It has been a while since our last article, nevertheless, CIAO is still going strong. We haven’t been able to meet and hold our annual meeting and picnic and now we will not be able to hold our annual Christmas Party.

It is a difficult time for everyone, especially those who have lost jobs and are struggling. If you are in need of assistance, please feel free to contact Nance Ortolano at 673-9177 and I will contact you as soon as possible. It is important for all of us to pull together and help in any way we can.

As you may imagine, the need is great and we would still like to supply Willow Mission with our candy and treat stuffed Christmas stockings. Since we cannot meet in large groups, we are going to ask our members to drop off their candy and treats to a specified location in the month of December.

We will notify you by e-mail and through the OBSERVER as to the date and place(s). If you are interested in helping Willow Mission, please give Ortolano a call at the above mentioned number.

Hopefully we all will be able to celebrate the holidays with our loved ones, but, we need to stay safe and remain healthy.

Until we can all be together again, wear your mask, social distance, and wash your hands often.