“Sticky fingers, tired feet. One last house Trick or Treat” 

                    Rusty Fischer  

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  When I hear those words, “trick or treat”, I can remember past halloween parties with my costumed friends, bobbing for apples, biting at marshmallows on our backyard clothesline, madly trying to fill our bags as we ran from house to house on a scavenger hunt, and finally the ultimate challenge - collecting the most candy in our trick or treat bags. But, of course, it didn’t matter because my mother would quickly gather my candy and evenly distribute it in my lunch bag every day until one day, there were no treats in my bag. It was back to Hostess Twinkies for me.

 GUESS WHAT!  Each of you has a NIGC trick or treat bag filled with goodies or should I say activities to enjoy for the month of October.  On October 14th at the NIGC Member meeting, the Third District Councilperson Kristina Duggan will be updating us on the state of Long Beach as well as our District. Following our meeting, you can look forward to our monthly Bunco, not only a fun way to meet members but also an activity that garners funds for the Club’s general fund.  Throughout the month our members can look forward to Book Club meetings and Beautification project gatherings-again opportunities to sweeten your life with friendships. And finally, at the bottom of your treat bag, you might find an all day excursion on October 23rd to Lotus Land, a 37 acre botanical garden filled with around 3000 plants.

 We are fortunate as NIGC members because even though Halloween comes only once a year, we will continue to receive monthly NIGC treat bags. You will discover your bag filled with a variety of activities encouraging you to continue to connect and cultivate your friendships  especially through our participation in our Beautification projects as we garden at Naples School, La Bella Fontana Park, the 2nd Street Planters, and the roses at Naples Plaza.    

Enjoy your Halloween

Linda