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Letter from the President

Hello SDPCA Community, 

Happy New Year! It was a pleasure seeing so many of you at the annual holiday potluck and silent auction! I loved welcoming so many new people and reuniting with so many old friends. Then we saw more of each other at our magical neighborhood lights tour in Clairemont.

I hope you all enjoyed the book club this past month, I certainly enjoyed the book: The Badass Librarians of Timbuktu! They were indeed "badasses" for accomplishing such a feat! Alas, the New Year's Day hike was canceled due to rain but it's ok because we need the rain! 

The sun and light are returning - the Earth is spinning happily on her axis and I am grateful for this miracle that gives us life. As the days get longer the board have planned several great events and opportunities for our community to do good in the world. 

See you all soon! 

Colleen Patricia Garrett
Cape Verde 2001-03
UPCOMING EVENTS 
SDPCA Trivia Night
Thursday, January 19 at 7pm
Zoom
RSVP:
http://evite.me/EnShWx3jxV

Join us for a fun Trivia Night!  Participants will be put into small teams to answer a series of trivia questions.  There is always laughter and learning at the annual SDPCA trivia night!

SDPCA hosts:  Sharon Kennedy and Colleen Garrett
San Diego River Clean Up
Saturday, January 21 from 8:45am to noon
Santee/Lakeside (location TBD)
RSVP by January 13: http://evite.me/8C5CeX9zu3


Join your fellow SDPCA members for a morning of volunteering with the San Diego River Park Foundation.  We will be collecting trash, clearing paths, and restoring water flow through the channel.  We will be in dense brush and muddy terrain, so be prepared with appropriate clothing and shoes and plenty of water.  SDRPF will provide group leaders, trash bags and buckets, and pickers.  If you love restoring nature and enjoying the great outdoors, please RSVP by Friday, January 13th.  Please note, this event is for adults only.

If weather is not agreeable or the area is unstable, the event will likely be cancelled.  Please watch your e-mail in the days leading up the event. 

For more information, visit https://sandiegoriver.org/

SDPCA host: Brian Midkiff
Book Club: Life and Death in Shanghai
Wednesday, January 25 at 7pm
Zoom

RSVP: http://evite.me/WurKDphxsP

Join us for a discussion of Life and Death in Shanghai by Nien Cheng.

SDPCA host: Sharon Kennedy
 
Special Membership Announcement
Hello Everyone!

Thanks to those who have completed the short SDPCA Member Survey. Please take a moment to go to this link to provide your information:
 2022 SDPCA Member Form
 
The data helps us see the extent and type of service in our group. 




A reminder about our new process starting in 2023:
  1. Membership (or renewal) will begin the month of payment and continue for one year. Annual Membership will no longer be on a Jan-Dec Annual Calendar. Membership is free for new members 1 year from COS. You will receive a reminder before your renewal date.
  2. To help us to update our records, SDPCA is asking everyone to complete the short questionnaire at this link:  2022 SDPCA Member Form
  
We want to hear from you even if your paid membership is not current. Couples, please complete the form individually. Note that SDPCA will never share your information and will use it for internal purposes only.
 
Note that payment is not a requirement for participation in SDPCA activities. We welcome all with open arms! Membership and donations provide funding for projects of Peace Corps volunteers in countries around the world, local community-based projects, refugee support, nonprofit administrative costs, and SDPCA's fun-filled calendar of events.
 
If you have any questions or suggestions about Membership, please contact Laura at membershipinfo@SDPCA.org.
 
Special thanks,
Laura Streichert, PhD, MPH, RPCV Nepal
SDPCA Membership Chair
Membershipinfo@sdpca.org
There are a few 2023 Peace Corps Calendars available!
This year the 13 featured  countries are Haiti, Nepal, Iran, Armenia, Ghana, China, Bolivia, Myanmar, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Dominican Republic, Tanzania, and Ukraine.

Each calendar is $15.  Contact Lynne Graham by text 760-402-1064 or email glynne92024@yahoo.com to order.  
 
PAST EVENTS

Holiday Lights Walking Tour. December 14, 2022


Book Club – The Badass Librarians of Timbuktu. December 28, 2022
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