Lamplighter May 19 (May 19, 2019)

Mike Oldham invites us to the Rotary District 5450, American Indian Committee meeting next Wednesday, May 22 at 4:30 p.m. at the Denver Indian Center (4407 Morrison Road, Denver). “You are welcome to ride over with me -- please let me know. We should return to Parker no later than 7:00 p.m. Mike Oldham 303-453-9067”

Our annual meeting to recognize our scholarship recipients is this coming Thursday, May 23 at 7:00 a.m. at Joy Lutheran Church (7051 E Parker Hills Court, Parker 80138). Be sure to attend this meeting to honor some outstanding young people!

The 10^th annual Memorial Day Veterans’ Service of Remembrance will be Monday, May 27 at 10:00 a.m. at the J. S. Parker Cemetery (10705 South Parker Road, Parker 80138), co-sponsored by Ponderosa Valley Funeral Services. Click here for more information. Please bring your own chair and umbrella if needed. If you are available to help hand out water (provided by Dennis Brewster of Extreme Auto Repair), that would be terrific!

Opportunities to Serve

Mike Endres has shared photos of members of the Rotary Club of Parker who volunteered at the Operation Project Sanctuary Gala on Saturday evening, May 18. The event is the major fundraiser for Project Sanctuary, which helps military families navigate life after deployment.

Here are Ken Claiborne, Ron and Janice Beller and Li Pettett enjoying the dinner.

For more information on Project Sanctuary, click here to go to their website.

Upcoming social events

Note these social events in your planner! For each of these events, please RSVP with the number of guests to Katie Kendrick at ktkendrick@gmail.com so we know how many to plan for.

Thursday, May 30, 6:00-8:00 p.m. -- Fifth Thursday social event at Purgatory Cellars (18921 Plaza Dr, Ste #100, Parker 80134). You can bring in your own food, as there is no longer a food truck
Saturday, June 1, 12:30-2:30 p.m. First annual Wayne Wagener ice cream social at the O’Brien Park Gazebo in downtown Parker. Bring your friends, family and neighbors!
Saturday, June 29, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Change of command celebration brunch at the Black Bear Golf Club (11400 Canterberry Parkway, Parker, 80138). Member meals $10; guest meals $15. There will be a cash bar for mimosas and Bloody Marys. Please RSVP with the name(s) of any guest(s) no later than Thursday, June 13th.