First, we will celebrate with food catered by the Epps Christian Center. By supporting this entrepreneurial venture, we will be supporting the Center's initiatives to address food insecurity in Pensacola.

Second, RSVP members are asked to bring donations for homeless veterans to the party. See the last article in this newsletter for more information including a list of items that are needed. Donations will also be accepted if you are unable to attend the party.

Third, we will play bingo and attendees can win gifts that have been donated to RSVP! Mary White, a former RSVP Manager, has agreed to be our bingo caller extraordinaire!

Each of you is a gift to our community as you work throughout the year to make our area a better place to live. Please join me in celebrating this "Season of Giving."

Laureen Wicker has been an active member of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) since the "Reboot & Refresh" kickoff event in April. She has given her time, talent and treasure to the program.

Just before Thanksgiving she stepped up to serve as an "RSVP Ambassador" at the "Boomers & Seniors Expo" at the Gulf Breeze Community Center.

Laureen (right) joined VISTA Volunteer Julia Helton (left) at the vendor table at the event. Laureen helped promote RSVP by answering questions from potential new AmeriCorps Senior members. THANK YOU, Laureen!

See page seven of the current issue for an advertisement promoting the monthly RSVP Lunch and Learn activities for the first quarter of 2023.