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The Bulletin
October 23, 2020
Calling all Ghosts, Goblins and
Witches!
It’s time again for the Newtown Friends School
Halloween Parade on Friday, October 30!
Newtown Friends School students will be donning costumes and
parading outdoors this year instead of through the community
building. The parade will arrive on campus around 10:30 a.m. and exit by 11:15 a.m.
Don’t be scared—step onto your patios or along the parade route to enjoy the sights!
The students will cross the meadow and enter through the Bocce/Croquet courtyard,
wind around to the Jordan path into the Front Circle, exit through the Loe/Kinsey Link
into the Gazebo courtyard and depart via R5 parking lot. A large image of the parade
route is posted in front of the Cafe and the Newtown Friends School bulletin boards.
There is no rain date.
Sally Marrington, NFS Liaison
PENNSWOOD VILLAGE WITH ARTZ PHILADELPHIA
Did you complete an art project with ARTZ Philadelphia? Have you been wondering
what the other artists work looked like?
Check out the masterpieces created by residents and staff in Penn Hall Lounge. Thanks
for all who participated to make Pennswood a little brighter!!
Bristol Riverside Theater’s “Mental Amusements”
Tuesday, October 27 at 8:00 p.m. on Channel 1970
Due to technical difficulties which have now been resolved, last week’s performance of
BRT’s Mental Amusements failed to appear on Pennswood’s Channel 1970 as planned,
and has been rescheduled for Tuesday, October 27, at 8:00 p.m.
As noted in the Pennswood Bulletin two weeks ago (October 9), this show has received
very positive reviews in the New Yorker magazine and The New York Times. Vinny
DePonto is the “mentalist magician” in charge of the evening’s amusements, and
additional information regarding this production may be found on BRT’s website:
BRTstage.org
Submitted by John
WHO’S MIGHT IT BE?
The Woodshop received a deck
chair with one leg broken and no
name on it. Would the resident
please contact Bob at 215-968-
8645.
Haunted Halloween
Hay Ride
Calling all Ghosts, Ghouls
and Goblins!
Date: Wednesday, October 28
Time: 2:30 p.m.—4:30 p.m.
Location: In the Front Circle
Hayride Route: Perimeter driveway around
Pennswood
(Rain Date: October 29)
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COMMUNITY MEETING DATE
The Community Meeting is changed to
November 10 due to Election Day on
November 3.
Linda Krause, Executive Liaison
Come show your support! We are
meeting on Sunday, October 25 at
the Front Circle for a 1 mile walk Flu Shot Procedure
through the meadow to show our
Residents should call the Pennswood
support of people living with Physician Practice, 215-504-6809, to
Dementia as part of the Walk To make an appointment to get a flu shot.
End Alzheimer’s. Look for the flag Due to the social distancing rules in place,
for the starting point. See Becky we cannot accept walk-ins. If you have an
appointment on the calendar, you do not
Popik for more information. We’ll
need to call for a separate appointment.
see you there! Thanks in advance for your cooperation.
Amy Keiper-Shaw,
Robin McBride, Resident Care Manager
Resident Life Director
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Clock’s Running
Deadline for submitting your artwork to the
Resident Art Gallery for the show entitled Artist’s
Choice is coming very close. In fact it is Thursday,
October 29. Time: 12.30 p.m. to 3.00 p.m. Place:
Resident Art Gallery (just behind the Front Desk;
the room also known as a meeting room). Theme:
Artist’s Choice. Number of entries: 2. Media:
painting, photography, sculpture. Standard: Fine
Art. Requirement: your work should be securely
constructed and completely ready to hang or (if
sculpture) to be placed on a pedestal. Minimal
paperwork when you check in, notably a figure for
insurance purposes.
Pedal to the metal. See you there!
Yoma , Resident Art Gallery
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COME WALK IN MY SHOES
Watch the life story of John Lewis in a new documentary called “Good Trouble.” It
will show on Channel 1970 on Monday, October 26 and Thursday, October 29.at
7:00 p.m. Lewis was an American statesman and civil rights leader who served in
the United States House of Representatives from 1987 until his death this past July.
“I tell young people,” John Lewis said, “when they say to me ‘nothing has changed,’
“I feel like saying come and walk in my shoes. I will show you change. I say when
you see something that’s not right, not fair, not just, you cannot afford to be silent.
You have to do something. Wherever you find yourself, speak up, speak out, and
find a way to get in the way, to get in what I call ‘good trouble, necessary trouble.’”
Lynne , Peace & Social Justice Committee
Zoom Meeting—Care Partners
Monday, October 26 at 2:00 p.m.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://zoom.us/j/99527252576?pwd=ZWZhN2ZiTkhSdlVqTWJDVFBjdDFMdz09
Meeting ID: 995 2725 2576
Passcode: 282715
Phone in: 312-626-6799
Lori Russo, Social Worker
PENNSWOOD VILLAGE FARM STAND
Every Tuesday, the Pennswood Farm Stand will be offering a selection of fresh and
local fruits and vegetables.
Tuesday, October 27, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the Patio
How it works: Come to the farm stand, select your items and we’ll
charge it to your account. Hope to see you there! You are welcome to
bring your own basket or reusable bag to transport your produce
home.
Mary Cooley, Dining Services Director
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The NY Times Science Passmore Fitness Classes
Outdoor Fitness Class times are subject to
Virtual Discussion Group frequent change due to weather or other
restrictions. The best way to keep track of
the current schedule is to contact the Fitness
Center and ask to be added to our Daily
Fitness Update email list. If you would like
Thursday, October 29 at 11:00 a.m. our daily “Fitness Updates”, contact me at
popik@pennswood.org to be placed on our
To join the meeting, email Marcia Ames.
email list.
For those without computers, please call
Marcia at 914-420-6915 to join in our
discussion by telephone.
If you have a paper copy of Tuesday’s
Science Section, you might like to retain it
for reference during our Zoom meeting.
Helen Villa, Moderator Monday, October 26
10:00 a.m. B & B with Jill
2021 TREES OF Tuesday, October 27
PENNSWOOD CALENDAR 1:00 p.m. Silver Strong with Brian
2:30 p.m. Chair Yoga with Maria
Wednesday, October 28
10:00 a.m. Chair Yoga with Maria
11:30 a.m. Tai Chi with Dave
Congratulations and thanks to all
who were involved in distributing more Thursday, October 29
than 600 of our beautiful 2021 Trees of 1:00 p.m. Silver Strong with Brian
Pennswood calendars free of charge to 2:30 p.m. Stepping in Place with Beth Ann
all residents and staff. Still didn’t get
yours? Call us. Want additional Friday, October 30
calendars as gifts? You can purchase 10:00 a.m. B & B with Jill
as many as you want for a suggested 1:00 p.m. Chair Chi with Maria
donation of $10 from the Pennswood 2:30 p.m. Chair Yoga with Maria
gift shop payable to “Pennswood
Village Foundation.” Becky Popik, Fitness & Aquatics Manager
Joan Thorne, Jenny Hollingshead, and
Marguerite Chandler,
EarthCare co-chairs
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Group Shopping Trip
We can only accommodate five residents per trip as we maintain social distancing in our
bus. Residents must wear masks. Each trip will provide approximately one hour of
shopping. The bus will wait on-site and return with all residents after everyone is finished
shopping. Signup will be in the Transportation Office. Please let us know if you have any
questions.
Tuesday, October 27
Yardley McCaffrey’s (with Liquor Store) and Rite Aid
Departs at: Return at: (Approximately)
9:00 a.m. 10:15 a.m.
10:30 a.m. 11:45 a.m.
Shop Rite in Yardley
1:00 p.m. 2:15 p.m.
2:30 p.m. 3:45 p.m.
Wednesday, October 28
Trader’s Joe
Departs at: Returns at: (Approximately)
9:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, October 29
Summit Square Giant, Rite Aid, Dry Cleaners, Optician, Jeweler
(Appointment Only)
Departs at: Return at: (Approximately)
9:00 a.m. 10:15 a.m.
10:30 a.m. 11:45 a.m.
1:00 p.m. 2:15 p.m.
2:30 p.m. 3:45 p.m.
Dan Walters, Transportation Manager
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Channel 1970 for the Week of
October 25 *Film Committee Movies:
*John Lewis: Good Trouble
Sunday, October 25 From his days as one of Martin Luther King
2:00 p.m.—Selena (1997) Jr.’s youngest lieutenants through more than
60 years of activism, United States
7:00 p.m.—My Best Friend’s Wedding.
Representative John Lewis led a life that
(1997)
mattered, as recounted in this documentary
featuring interviews with Lewis and his
Monday, October 26
colleagues.
2:00 p.m.—The Parent Trap (1998)
7:00 p.m.—*John Lewis: Good **Crazy, Stupid, Love
Trouble Documentary (2020) When Cal Weaver learns that his wife wants
a divorce, he reluctantly faces the prospect
Tuesday, October 27 of single life with the counsel of smooth
2:00 p.m.—Mike Ewall: Making young bachelor Jacob Palmer. Meanwhile,
Pennswood and Bucks County More Cal’s adolescent son is in love with his 17
Sustainable (Rebroadcast) year old babysitter.
8:00 p.m.—Bristol Riverside Theater
Presents: “Mental Amusements” ***Irresistible:
Top Democratic consultant, Gary Zimmer,
Wednesday, October 28
sees an opportunity to win back voters in
2:00 p.m.—The Legend of Zorro America’ heartland when a video of a
(2005) passionate farmer and retired Marine colonel
7:00 p.m.—PBS Documentary— goes viral. After a long, hard day’s work as a
Quakers: The Quiet Revolutionaries farmhand, Gary persuades the farmer to run
for Mayor.
Thursday, October 29
2:00 p.m.— Mike Ewall: Making
Pennswood and Bucks County More BOOK DISCUSSION
Sustainable (Rebroadcast) GROUP—January’s Choice
7:00 p.m.—John Lewis: Good Trouble
Documentary (2020)
The Book Discussion Group will
Friday, October 30
be reading Splendid and the Vile
2:00 p.m.—All of Me (1984) by Erik Larson. It’s a larger book at about
7:00 p.m.—**Crazy, Stupid, Love 500 pages so we wanted to let you all have
(2011) a head start!
Saturday, October 31 We will still be reading The Vanishing Half
by Brit Bennett for November.
2:00 p.m.—Under the Tuscan Sun
(2003)
Beth , Book Discussion Group
7:00 p.m.—***Irresistible (2020)
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A Trip to Glencairn Museum
Please join us on Wednesday, November 4. We will leave Pennswood Village at 1:15 p.m.,
and return approximately at 4:00 p.m. The cost of this trip is $24.00 (for transportation), and
the group is limited to ten people.
Glencairn, built between 1928 and 1939 in Bryn Athyn, PA, was once the home (castle) of
Raymond and Mildred (Glenn) Pitcairn and their children. The building now serves as a
non-profit museum of religious art and history.
Our tour will include the exterior and cloister garden, mosaic bird room, Upper Hall and
Great Hall, and the Sacred Adornment Jewelry as Belief in Ancient Egypt exhibit.
According to Glencairn Museum mission statement, “the mission of Glencairn Museum is
to engage a diverse audience with the common human endeavor to find higher meaning
and purpose in our lives. This is achieved by recognizing universal spiritual concepts
expressed in religious beliefs and practices around the world – past and present – through
the interpretation of art, artifacts, and other cultural expressions of faith. A special focus of
the Museum is to preserve and interpret art and artifacts that illustrate New Church beliefs
and practices”
The Pitcairn’s were devoted members of the New Church, founded in the eighteenth
century by Emanuel Swedenborg, a Swedish scientist, philosopher and theologian.
This should be a great opportunity to travel beyond Pennswood, and discover a real
treasure in this area.
If you are interested, please contact Diane Orr (orrjohnandi@aol.com). Contact Dori Colton
for reservations.
Look for more information about Glencairn Museum on the Abrahamic Initiative bulletin
board.
Sara and Diane , Abrahamic Initiative Committee
Jewish Film Festival
Saturday, October 24, 7:30 p.m.
CRESCENDO
When a world famous conductor accepts the job to create an Israeli-Palestinian youth
orchestra, he is quickly drawn into a tempest of sheer unsolvable problems.
Post film discussion to be lead by Rabbi Raysh Weiss of Congregational Beth El of
Yardley.
Kindly register at https://forms.gle/2kt9LPBtvnoJVvy77 a confirmation email will be sent.
Questions call Diane
Diane Abrahamic Initiative Committee
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THE FIRST CALL FOR RESIDENT TECH HELP TEAM
The First Call for Tech Help Team is looking for a few good
people who are knowledgeable about their technology and are
interested in being part of a team that will help other residents
who are having difficulties with their computers, tablets or cell
phones.
You don’t have to be an “expert” in all electronics, that’s what the Team is for.
If you know how to operate and troubleshoot your devices and are able to teach what you
know to help residents with their technical questions, we would like to have you on our
Team.
QUAKERS: THE QUIET REVOLUTIONARIES
Channel 1970 on Wednesday, October 28 at
7:00 p.m.
Who are the Quakers? Who were the Quaker
women and men who made history? What do we
stand for? Why are we “troublemakers?” What are
the contradictions and principles behind our activism?
What’s different about a Quaker education or a
Quaker-led facility like Pennswood Village? What
difference does it make to “seek that of God in every
person?” This PBS documentary runs 80 minutes.
After the film is over, several of Pennswood’s Quaker residents are willing to have an
open conversation and answer questions via Zoom. If interested, contact me
609-602-9306.
Marguerite , Quakerism Committee
10Rebroadcast of Mike Ewall Program
“Myths and Realities of Sustainable Energy”
Channel 1970
Tuesday, October 27 at 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 29 at 2:00 p.m.
Mike Ewall, with 30 years of activism, a background in sociology, science, technology &
society, and a law degree, spoke candidly about issues of energy generation, recycling,
composting, health impacts, air and water quality, job creation, the costs of incineration,
and the differences between “waste” and “fuel.” He discussed how having “zero waste”
as a goal helped put alternative solutions into perspective. Some of his charts and
visuals are now posted on the EarthCare bulletin board. He covered a lot of ground, and
many felt this was a presentation worth watching more than once.
Marguerite , Forum Committee and EarthCare Committee
PART D ANNUAL OPEN ENROLLMENT
Beginning Thursday, October 15 and ending Monday, December 7, Medicare
beneficiaries have the opportunity change their current prescription plan. Anyone
currently enrolled in a Medicare Part D plan should have received a new booklet of
information from their plan. This booklet will give you updated information for your
plan in the coming 2021 year. You should check your plan details, and if you are
happy with your medication and premium costs, you may opt to stay put. But if your
plan’s costs change or your plan stops covering your drugs, you can look into getting
a Part D drug review. It is recommended that you review your plan every year.
A review can be done by contacting your pharmacy. For those residents using
Contract Pharmacy Services, please see the Administration Bulletin Board for in-
structions regarding the review process.
Lori Russo, Resident Life
11EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY ON ZOOM
The One America Movement mission is to build a united American society by eliminating
toxic polarization. Their vision is a resilient, strong and united country working together to
solve our common challenges. Here are a series of virtual events designed to bring our
communities closer together:
Judaism 101 on Wednesday, November 11 at 7:00 p.m.
Christianity 101 on Tuesday, December 1 at 7:00 p.m.
Registration is required for each session
oneamericamovement.org/philly
Questions: call Diane
Diane Abrahamic Initiative Committee
NONPARTISAN VOTER VIDEO SCHEDULE FOR CHANNEL 1970
Sunday, October 25
10:00 a.m.- Register to Vote, 10:30 a.m.- Vote in Person (11 minutes)
1:00 p.m.- Vote Securely by Mail, 1:30 p.m.- Register to Vote (16 minutes)
5:00 p.m.- Vote Securely by Mail, 5:30 p.m.- Vote in Person (15 minutes)
Tuesday, October 27
10:00 a.m.- Register to Vote, 10:30 a.m.- Vote in Person
1:00 p.m.- Vote Securely by Mail, 1:30 p.m.- Register to Vote
5:00 p.m.- Vote Securely by Mail, 5:30 p.m.- Vote in Person
6:30 p.m.- Register to Vote
Thursday, October 29
10:00 a.m.- Register to Vote, 10:30 a.m.- Vote in Person
1:00 p.m.- Vote Securely by Mail, 1:30 p.m.- Register to Vote
5:00 p.m.- Vote Securely by Mail, 5:30 p.m.- Vote in Person
6:30 p.m.- Vote in Person
Saturday, October 31
10:00 a.m.- Register to Vote, 10:30 a.m.- Vote in Person
1:00 p.m.- Vote Securely by Mail, 1:30 p.m.- Register to Vote
5:00 p.m.- Vote Securely by Mail, 5:30 p.m.- Vote in Person
Lori Heading, Communications Manager
12When you receive your mail-in Ballot:
1. COMPLETE your ballot as soon as possible:
(A sample ballot is posted on the League of Women
Voters bulletin board.)
• Use blue or black INK (ballpoint, not gel) and fill in the oval completely, using the
same pen. Check both sides of ballot. Do NOT make any extraneous marks on it.
• Insert the completed ballot in the smaller SECRECY envelope. SEAL.
Do NOT write on the secrecy envelope; do NOT use scotch tape to seal it.
• Insert the secrecy envelope inside the outer envelope. SEAL outer envelope. Do NOT
use scotch tape to seal it.
• SIGN the outer envelope on the signature line EXACTLY as your name is listed
on the envelope sent to you. Fill out the declaration on the envelope: the date you filled it
out; your return address, including apartment number.
2. MAIL your ballot EARLY. Although your mailed ballot can be received by the Board
of Elections by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 6, it still must be postmarked by
November 3 or it will not be counted. There is no assurance that your ballot will be
postmarked on the day you mail it. Don’t take a chance. VOTE EARLY.
3. OR: Use a drop box. You can take your completed ballot in person to one of three drop
boxes in Bucks County. Note: Voters may deposit only their own ballot in a drop
box. All drop boxes will be guarded and monitored by Sheriff’s deputies and security
personnel.
Bucks County Drop box locations:
Bucks County Administration Building, 55. E. Court St, Doylestown 18901
Lower Bucks Government Services Center, 7321 New Falls Rd, Levittown 19055
Upper Bucks Government Services Center, 261 California Rd, Quakertown 18951
Dates for drop boxes:
October 25—8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
October 26—8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
October 27 thru October 30—8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
October 31 & November 1—12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
November 2—8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
November 3—8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Need transportation either to the polling place on November. 3 (Langhorne Methodist
Church, 301 Maple Ave., Langhorne) or to a drop box (multiple dates)? Call the
Transportation Office (215-504-1149) or email transportation@pennswood.org
Questions? Call the Bucks County Board of Elections: 215-348-6154 or 215-348-6163
Anne Salvatore, League of Women Voters
13Breakfast Menu
WEEK of October 25 to October 31 Served from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY
Home Fries French Toast Biscuit
& & &
Sausage Reduce Sodium Creamed
Bacon Chipped Beef
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Coffee Cake
Sticky Bun Pancakes &
& & Pork Sausage
Pork Roll Chicken Sausage With Apples
SATURDAY
Pancakes & Reduce Sodium Bacon
Always Available
Made to order eggs or omelets
Choice of Toast Bagels and Cream Cheese
Oatmeal Cream of Wheat Cold Cereal
Variety of fresh fruit
And as always coffee, tea and juice
14Lunch Menu
WEEK of October 25 to October 31 Served from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY
♥A! Leona’s Mixed
♥Baked Salmon ♥Roasted Chicken Grain Salad with
Quarter Fresh Vegetable
Challah French Vinaigrette
Toast with Grilled Reuben Kielbasa &
Bananas Foster Weinkraut
Egg Salad
Roast Tenderloin of Warm Pulled
Sandwich Chicken on a
Beef Au Jus
Multigrain Roll
Chicken Salad
Sandwich
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
♥Chicken Stir Fry ♥Snappy Turkey
over Brown Rice Joe on a Whole ♥A! Grilled Caesar
Wheat Roll Chicken Salad
Manicotti Marinara
Portabella
Fish of the Day
Tuna Hoagie Mushroom Quiche
with Roasted
Egg Rolls Liverwurst & Onion
Shallots
A! Spinach and on Rye
A! Pastrami and
Kale Salad
Muenster Cheese
on Rye
SATURDAY
♥Low Fat Cheese Pizza
Grilled Turkey Melt with Bacon on Multigrain Bread
Vegetarian Burrito Bowl
Ham Salad Sandwich
15Dinner Menu
WEEK of October 25 to October 31 Served from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY
♥Orange ♥Turkey Marsala
♥Vegetable Stir Fry Rosemary Chicken
over Brown Rice Crab Fontina
Open Faced Turkey Braised Yankee- Quiche
Sandwich with Style Pork Chop
Gravy Stuffed Pepper
Build your own Lentil Bolognese (Vegetarian Option
Grilled Cheese over Pasta Available)
Sandwich
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
♥Turkey Meatloaf/ ♥Fresh Fish of the ♥Chef’s Signature
Gravy Day Fresh Salmon
Fish of the Day Baked Ham with Choice Prime Rib
Golden Raisin- of Beef Au Jus
Apricot Sauce
New Zealand Baby Zucchini Patty with
Lamb Chops Pennswood Garlic Yogurt
Signature Lasagna Sauce
SATURDAY
♥Roasted Sweet Mustard Chicken Thigh
Chef’s Choice Fresh Cod
Filet Tips Bordelaise, Vegetarian Leek Gratin
16Sharing Travel Adventures
Resident Travel Photo Exhibit
Exhibit Booklet Second Round: Photos 25 to
26
Look at the back of this Bulletin for the LAST installment in the booklet
with all the photos and the travel stories they tell that are displayed in the
Second Round of this year’s Travel Photo Exhibit. We hope each of you
has enjoyed seeing these fine photographs in the Bulletin. We also hope
that you have visited the Resident Art Gallery to see the real photos
framed. You still have time to do so, but not much. The Exhibit will close
on Wednesday October 28. Another Resident Travel Photo Exhibit will be
scheduled for probably next June, It’s not too early to be finding a really
good photo or perhaps several that you’d like to submit for next year.
Even if we can’t travel now, photos from previous travels are wonderful re-
minders of great experiences years ago. Sharing these in a Travel Photo
Exhibit can help all of us continue to enjoy travel even when we can no
longer just catch a plane whenever we want to go someplace interesting.
Enjoy photos 25 and 26 this week.
David Travel Adventures
17Exhibit Catalog Round Two Photos 25-26
“Best Photos” from Previous Travel Photo Exhibits:
2019
25 David & Caroline Troll in the Underpass
Seattle, Washington, 2018
Public art can be a cultural salve in aging cities, as
well as a means of unusual, democratic expression
in unlikely places. This may be both. We had
traveled to Seattle partly to visit a nephew. After
picking us up, his first question was, have you
seen the troll? Well, no. So off we drove to a
Seattle residential neighborhood split by a major
highway. At an underpass where the highway goes
over the street, we found the troll, seemingly just
waiting for us. Created by four local artists, its
cultural roots come from Norse legend. Local
cultural additions include the full-size actual Volkswagen Beetle clutched in one of the troll’s
claws, and the troll’s single eye, which is a hubcap. We marveled at the civic creativity of this
unusual public art with no entry fee and no parking lot.
26 Doris Dog-mushing in Alaska
Goodwin Glacier, 2003
In early summer 2003, I went on an exciting trip
to Alaska with members of my church. We saw
many beautiful sights. A particularly exciting
experience was going on a dogsled ride on
Goodwin Glacier. To reach the glacier, we flew
from Juneau by helicopter. The snow fields were
quite a distance away, so our flight took some
time. As I had never before traveled by
helicopter, this was a special adventure. When
we arrived at our destination, we all took
individual turns riding in the dogsled, and we
each had a chance to guide the dogs. However, they knew the way, and we just looked as if we
were guiding them. For our group, seeing so much snow in June was very unusual.
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