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Discussion group for our 55+ Celebrate by Del Webb community.
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I hope you’re well.We talked about data centers and have various questions about what they are and how they work. I did a search and found lots of videos. Click here.
The downtown Fredericksburg trolly tour is always fun. Click here.
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I hope you’re well.1. Deuntay Diggs, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors was at the lodge and talked about developments in the area and the proposals for a bridge. You can reach him via his website https://staffordcountyva.gov/government/elected_and_appointed_officials/board_of_supervisors/georgewashington.php#:~:text=Mr.,the%20Joint%20Schools%20Working%20Committee. and read an article about the bridge at https://www.fredericksburgfreepress.com/2025/05/29/river-crossing-option-c-gets-a-passing-grade-from-stafford-supervisors/.
2. I still don't understand the direction of Bitcoin but have been reading up on it. Here's an article on the 1440 site. https://join1440.com/topics/bitcoin?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=discover_share&utm_placement=clipboard
3. 1440 also has an interesting article about Ancient Egypt and there are links to articles about other ancient civilizations. https://join1440.com/topics/ancient-egypt?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=discover_share&utm_placement=clipboard
4. LiveScience has a lot of great articles. www.livescience.com
5. I recommend a documentary on Netflix called "The Quilters" about prisoners (who had to be vetted" who made quilts for foster children.
6. Smithsonian Associates offers a variety of programs in person and online. https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/programs/?utm_source=Meta&utm_medium=Social-Ads&utm_campaign=CAP25Q3-PM&utm_content=Dynamic&promo=280036&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0BMABhZGlkAasbZr9XPhoBHocxjuOuIqpMmuq0afn_6hDOWrQGLulXoPkatwFMtYf6kNMVPogBhd2RZpmN_aem_H9QJky5k_5OKu4PCsSWo-Q&utm_id=120219837873660042&utm_term=120219837873710042
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I hope you’re well.1. "Chimps use medicinal plants to treat their wounds"
https://www.nbcnews.com/science/science-news/chimps-use-medicinal-plants-treat-wounds-rcna205732
2. "Our Idea of Happiness Has Gotten Shallow. Here’s How to Deepen It." https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/03/magazine/happiness-history-living-well.html
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I hope you’re well.April 7 - Tony Maggio is going to lead the meeting and has lined up some interesting questions.
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I hope you’re well.March 17April 7
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We all get a lot of email and if you would like to be removed from my personal email list, please just let me know. If you receive mailings via our Celebrate or TownSQ, only you can control those mailings.
This post has various types of information and links. You don’t need to be a member to enjoy our resources and information posted on our website at https://table-talk-celebrate.blogspot.com. Some posts include previous topics or suggestions.
TOPICS:
1. Meeting Schedule
2. Our upcoming meeting and other news
1. Meeting Schedule: Save the dates
We have a small group, room for more, and it’s one of the activities people can join if they’re still working. All are welcome! Meetings are scheduled for the following Mondays at 7PM in the Rappahannock Room.
2. Our upcoming meeting and other news
I am interested in many different forms of art and have a few websites for you. Most museums have great websites where you can explore their collections and sometimes see commentaries. Please explore and let me know what you think. Do you have a favorite site?
- Google's Arts & Culture https://artsandculture.google.com/
- ARTCYCLOPEDIA http://www.artcyclopedia.com/
- Art History Resources http://arthistoryresources.net/ARTHLinks.html
The Investment Club will have a guest speaker talking about estate planning. Bill and I have talked about this for years, gone to a few presentations and even hired a lawyer a couple of years ago (that didn't work out). We were stuck on who should manage our money, make medical decisions, be in charge of our assets. Now we're determined to get it done this year.
Maybe you've procrastinated, maybe you just know it's time to get to work on this. Some of us have moved from other states and the laws are different. Some have had losses that change estate plans. If you want to start gather information and make decisions, it's a good time to take advantage of this opportunity. You're not obligated to hire Mr. Osler and they will not have a copy of your email address unless you personally provide it to them..
Here's the blurb:
February 25, 6-8 p.m. Jonathan B. Osler, PLLC will be presenting "Overview of Estate Planning: Learn How to Protect Your Assets and Plan for the Future.” Jon Osler counsels individuals and families on matters regarding the preservation, management, and transfer of wealth. Jon’s practice involves all aspects of the estate planning process, including the designing, preparation, and administration of trusts, wills, and related ancillary documents. You can read more about him on his website at https://oslerlaw.com. This event will be held at the William J. Howell Branch Library and space is limited. Registration for this event is at https://forms.gle/Mdusf8uV84YmrNss5. If you have a family member who will be helping you, you are welcome to register them, too. Please respond no later than February 18.
What is on your mind? Do you have some tips, websites, podcasts or books to share?
Please bring a list of any of the following:
We’ll use the list to determine topics.
I hope to see you soon.
Cheers,
Marcia
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Happy February!
We all get a lot of email and if you would like to be removed from my personal email list, please just let me know. If you receive mailings via our Celebrate or TownSQ, only you can control those mailings.
This post has various types of information and links. You don’t need to be a member to enjoy our resources and information posted on our website at https://table-talk-celebrate.blogspot.com. Some posts include previous topics or suggestions.
TOPICS:
1. Meeting Schedule
2. Our upcoming meeting and other news
3. Notes From Last Time & Some Links
1. Meeting Schedule: Save the dates
We have a small group, room for more, and it’s one of the activities people can join if they’re still working. All are welcome! Meetings are scheduled for the following Mondays at 7PM in the Rappahannock Room.
2. Our upcoming meeting and other news
Feb. 3 is also Bingo night and there will be a food truck with hot dogs at the lodge. It's fine with me if you bring food into the room, have your dinner and clean up!
I was listening to a podcast about intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. "Intrinsic motivation" is when you do something because it's meaningful to you. It's enjoyable, satisfying, interesting, it helps you improve your skills, etc. "Extrinsic motivation" is when you're rewarded for your project, maybe monetarily, maybe it's for praise or acknowledgment. For example, if a child enjoys practicing the piano and feels an internal sense of accomplishment (intrinsic motivation), the child is more likely to continue practicing. However, if the parent pays the child to practice, the motivation and joy of playing the piano lessens. What do you think about this? Did you notice this in your own family?
One more thing: Bill and I have procrastinated on our estate planning and there are reasons for that, but it's time for us to complete the task. (We don't want our fabulous riches to go to a "Save the Pencils" fund and we want to carefully choose our team of those who will make medical and financial decisions for us.) It's a lot to decide and, to that end, we'll be at the Investment Club's presentation. Here's the note about that:
February 25, 6-8 p.m. Jonathan B. Osler, PLLC will be presenting "Overview of Estate Planning: Learn How to Protect Your Assets and Plan for the Future.” Jon Osler counsels individuals and families on matters regarding the preservation, management, and transfer of wealth. Jon’s practice involves all aspects of the estate planning process, including the designing, preparation, and administration of trusts, wills, and related ancillary documents. You can read more about him on his website at https://oslerlaw.com. This event will be held at the William J. Howell Branch Library and space is limited. Registration for this event is at https://forms.gle/Mdusf8uV84YmrNss5. Please respond no later than February 18.
What is on your mind? Do you have some tips, websites, podcasts or books to share?
Please bring a list of any of the following:
3. Notes from Last Time & Some Links
We’ll use the list to determine topics.
I hope to see you soon.
Cheers,
Marcia
Hi, All.
I hope you’re well.
We all get a lot of email and if you would like to be removed from my personal email list, please just let me know. If you receive mailings via our Celebrate and/or TownSQ website forum, only you can control those mailings.
This post has various types of information and links. You don’t need to be a member to enjoy our resources and information posted on our website at https://table-talk-celebrate.blogspot.com. Some posts include previous topics or suggestions.
TOPICS:
1. Meeting Schedule
2. Our upcoming meeting
1. Meeting Schedule: Save the dates
We have a small group, room for more, and it’s one of the activities people can join if they’re still working. All are welcome! Meetings are scheduled for the following Mondays at 7PM in the Rappahannock Room.
2. Our upcoming meeting
Seems like a long time since we met...because it is! Since it snowed last time and prior to that we had the holidays, you must have a buildup of all kinds of things you'd like to discuss. Bring 'em!
I like to listen to podcasts and think you might enjoy some of these:
Spycraft 101 - experts discussing espionage and covert operations. I just listened to #174 via Apple Podcasts about a German spy ring in Staten Island with guest Robert Weingartner.
An Arm and a Leg - guests discuss the cost of healthcare and the steps you can take to reduce your costs. You can listen by clicking on this page.
HiddenBrain - "explores the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior and questions that lie at the heart of our complex and changing world."
What is on your mind? Do you have some tips, websites, podcasts or books to share?
Please bring a list of any of the following:
We’ll use the list to determine topics.
I hope to see you soon.
Cheers,
Marcia