Ellicott Buzzings
High and low temperatures are something we can expect but when you have outdoor activities planned they certainly make a difference in how you prepare. Temperatures changed from one day to the next by 50 degrees. Bright sweltering sunshine one day with drizzling rain the next. Our grandson did not think he would be affected and denied needing extra clothing on the baseball field in Peyton. Fortunately he had other baseball mothers that felt sorry for him and provided a long sleeve undershirt so his skinny arms did not freeze. Kristen Burnside and Candace King are great sports moms that not only support their own sport going sons but everyone elses! Thanks to them for sharing and being so involved to make the program a success.
Chad Burnside and Josh Krippen are great coaches that will not accept any sissy behavior. If you have a ball thrown at you, stand there and take it “wear it” is the instruction. Good thing David and I are not on the team as we sat in the car to watch the game. This may be considered “sissy” but we considered it senior wisdom. It does take a team to raise our children and having them in sports is much better than having them indoors having their brains sucked out by gaming devices and television.
The Home Front Military Network (HFMN) presentation on 6/17/24 at the Ellicott Open Door Community Church (EODCC) by Amy Cutler was very interesting. If you were unable to be there in person there is an opportunity to learn more about HFMN by going to their website at www.HomeFrontMilitaryNetwork.org, call 719-577-7417 or you can go to the Eastern Alliance of El Paso County Committee’s website at eaepcc.com where /you can listen to Amy Cutler’s audio presentation from 6/17/24, thanks to Alicia Cole.
Speaking of Alica Cole is the secretary, IT and the everything person for EAEPCC, online student for the University of Indiana and resident of our Ellicott community. She is a social worker and has recently become involved with TESSA, an organization that offers confidential support and services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and their children. If you or someone you know is a victim of abuse and needs safe shelter or would like to get critical information please contact TESSA’s Safe Line at 719-633-3819. You can leave a message, if it is safe to do so, with a safe contact number and name. For additional support and general questions contact TESSA’s main office at 719-633-1462. Alicia Cole is continually updating information on the EAEPCC website at eaepcc.com or you can reach out to her by email at [email protected].
Due to July being a busy vacation month for many people the EAEPCC will not be sponsoring any special meetings or presentations during July. The Ellicott Open Door Community Church (EODCC) will continue to host the Senior Sit and Stand Exercise Classes on Mondays, AA meetings on Tuesdays and Art and Soul gatherings on Wednesdays. The EODCC doors are always open to people who wish to us on Sundays beginning with coffee and conversation from 9:15-9:45 a.m.; Sunday School Class directed by Scott Yoder from 9:45-10:45 a.m. and Church Service by Scott Burke, Pastor from 10:45 to 12:00 noon. You are certain to feel loved and inspired by GOD’s word!