After a long summer, we are now back in business to once again break bread with our MOAA family members on October 13th. I’m looking forward to meeting a few new MOAA members who we hope will become new members of our Chapter. We are in the odd month for our full Focus Newsletter, so I’ll keep this short! We have three great speakers on tap to discuss a nationwide effort between the American Legion and the Veterans Administration (VA) to provide a place where veterans of all ages can come together to support one another through gaming. A structured Veteran Gaming Program builds on that mission by using teamwork-based gaming to reconnect veterans, support mental wellness, and strengthen engagement in a modern, stigma-free way. Both organizations are reaching out to our veterans to provide Camaraderie with a Purpose!
Additionally, I was reminded earlier this year, after seeing my face on the cover of the Orange County “Elder Care” brochure, that until now, there has not been a lot of emphasis on helping our aging veterans, families, and surviving spouses. I encourage you to look at the last article, “Veterans Counseling Veterans – Serving Our Elderly Veterans Summit at Orlando Lake Nona VA Oct. 10. I talked to the Director of Lake Nona VA, Mr. Tim Cooke, and he informed me he is pulling out all the stops to get informative and knowledgeable guest speakers to attend this first-of-a-kind Summit. Hope to see everyone at our luncheon on October 13th!
Cheers, Lorraine
