Listening to the QuietOften in a group you hear someone say, "How we enjoy

sitting on our porch in the dark."Quiet chuckles preface remarks of agreement by

almost everyone there. The necessary noises ofconstruction are stilled by then, and the only vehicles thatpass are routine security patrol and occasional cars ofneighbors. Often cyclists ride by, their tail-lights glowingin the muted light of street lamps. Strollers also welcomethe quiet and amble along at a slower pace than indaylight. The lack of noise causes them to lower theirvoices.

Neighbors, always aware of the close proximity ofhouses, keep their television from blaring so that themusic you hear is a pleasant background sound. If you are

The Putting GreenAll of us at Hawthorne are indeed fortunate to have a

beautiful and challenging recreational facility like ournine-hole putting course and its accompanying chippinggreen.As we cross the bridge over the placid, winding

Palatlakaha on our way home from the outside world, wecan see the red marker flags beckoning to us as they flythe wind. Many of us answer that invitation and enjoy thecourse several times a week; others come downoccasionally, some come not at all.

The rules of conduct for the course are simple and areprinted on the score cards that can be found in the mailbox near the first hole. Equipment required is barenecessity - one putter and one ball.

On Wednesday afternoons from three until four theexpert (!*?) putters of the Tuesday Golf Group take turnshelping beginners get the feel of the club, the ball, and thegreens.

An open invitation to all Hawthorne residents is herebyextended - come and enjoy the course!! Management

fortunate enough to live near someone with a musicalinstrument, you may hear a concert. If we porch sitterswere to clap, wouldn't the musicians be surprised. We'veoften seen walkers standing outside homes listening toorganists.

Through the stillness the chorus of frogs is heard, noone seeming to be a leader but just a blend of many.Surprisingly, there are many nocturnal bird calls thatbring smiles to listeners. Along about eleven, Peanuts,the once tame fox, frequently puts in a silent appearanceand pauses briefly when called by name.

Yes, sitting on the porch evenings is a delightfulpastime.

-Myrtis Maharay

has provided a facility that can be found in no othercommunity such as ours. Let's take advantage of theinterest and generosity ..

-Darrell Fadely

Dr. K's Korner

In this season of elections, Hawthorne is not to beoutdone by the fury and the fire of local, state or evennational contestants seeking approval of voters. OurBulletins have recently contained many notices ofmeetings to elect activity leaders and to nominate cabinetofficers. These selections will be announced at the sixthsemi-annual community-wide program conferencescheduled for October 15.

All Hawthorne residents meet twice each year in the"Great Hall" at Club Hawthorne. The program directordescribes the philosophy upon which our communityprogram is formulated and the administrativemechanisms by which it is implemented. Cabinet officersreport on the highlights of programs in their respectiveareas of responsibility and conclude their remarks bypresenting their successors. These, in turn, introduce theactivity leaders who will carry the program forward for thenext six months.

The first community-wide conference was held inMarch of 1974. The conference agenda deals only withprogram matters. From that first conference when onlyabout a half dozen activities were on the schedule ourprogram has grown to include upwards tol 00 entries onthe annual calendar. The only limits to future growth arethose of our own imagination and capacity for leadershiproles, the physical characteristic of our facilities, and theavailability of man power to provide the necessarylogistical support.

At this moment in our history it might be appropriate topause for an evaluation of our Hawthorne communityprograms. If anyone criterion should be needed tomeasure change it probably would be that of emphasis onquality. If has been a long time since anyone has utteredthe charge that we were concerned only with fun andgames. I find no fault what-so-ever with programs thatbring delight, challenge, happiness to people, whetherthey be game of skill or chance somber reflection onphilosophical alternatives. But in the conversation at thegathering places around the Clubhouse the subjectsunder discussion range from dances to our exquisiteconcert series, from winning (or almost so) at bingo to theselection of proper glazes for a ceramic creation. Theemphasis of the Hawthorne program is upon theexpressed interests of our residents. This emphasis, isbeing enlarged to include the development of artistictalents, opportunities for study, and the creativeimagination that has produced such innovations ashandicapped shuffling, the Hawthorne Players, and theDinner/Theater Club.

All Hawthorne residents rightfully take great pride inour community activity program. After all, it is theprogram we have created for ourselves. It will always begrowing, changing, improving ... this is the wayHawthorne residents are.

Sweepstakes WinnerThe Gordon Reber's of 102 Gardenia Way are the proud

owners of the electric Citicar which they won in theSweepstakes contest conducted by Colonial PennCommunities, Inc.

Two second place winners, Ewing Basford and JosephHaefner each won a Whirlpool bath unit. Six third placewinners each won 6 Holiday House dinners. They are Mr.& Mrs. Ralph O'Berg, Hazel & Wally Buffmire, Harry &Norma Taylor, Gordon & Louise Borden, Michael & EileenGillen and Harry & Elizabeth Spicher. Congratulations to

all. -Mary Elizabeth Caldwell

The United WayLet us all be thankful

enough to do our fair share.Some people have more to bethankful for than others andwe here at Hawthorne havesome special extra blessingsto count and be thankful for.

The United Way campaign needs our support becauseof all the good it does for so many worthy causes anddeserving people.

There are 11 agencies that gave help to over 14,000people in Lake County last year. Last year Hawthorne'scontributions ranked second in the county. As this year'schairman of the United Way campaign for Hawthorne it ismy goal to do even better. The goal is reasonable but onewe can be proud of if we reach it. I assure you that the goalcan be reached or even exceeded if each one of us give ourfair share.

What is our fair share? Ask your heart and not yourhead. If we listen to our hearts we will all be proud of whatwe did. This is a good way tocoliectivelysayWE CARE.

-Charles Johnson

Penn Notes StaffEditor Mildred BoveeAssociate Editor Dr. Earl KauffmanStaff Photographer John TienkenFlo Abraham, Mary Elizabeth Caldwell,Fran Davis, Henry Drane, Harry Galbraith,Myrtis Maharay, George McDermidand Mary Smith.

HawthornitesTHE VOTER APATHY throughout this great country of

ours is a NATIONAL DISGRACE and one of the REALTRAGEDIES of our times. To think that the people of theGREATESTPOWER in the world, founded 200 years agobecause of the desire of the FOUNDERS to have theFREEDOM to govern themselves, are unwilling to giveONE HOUR every two years to vote. Not to exercise one'sprivilege to participate in the election is to write off asunnecessary and in vain the sacrifices of a dozengenerations of people who fled oppression, poverty,hunger, even slavery to live in a land where people governthemselves.

To think that the people of this great country are willingto see their purchasing power go down the drain, theirrights to govern themselves liquidated, their rights towork taken away from them when they become 65 yearsold. Yet the very people who take away this freedom canstay in office until 'DEATH DO THEY PART: their ownelected officials at every level of government helpingthemselves to public money, living in luxury while so

AARP Hosts CandidatesHawthorne residents are concerned about acquainting

themselves with the qualifications of all candidatescampaigning for public office.

Five hundred and seventy five residents attended theCitizenship Day Brown-bag luncheon, sponsored byColonial Penn Committee where they heard 21candidates each gave a three minute presentation tothose in the audience as well as to the closed circuitChannel 4 T.V. viewers. As a result of this concern 553residents cast their vote in the primary election inPrecinct No. 37.

To maintain this interest, the successful candidates ofthe primary election will be guests of NRTA and AARPChapter 1775 on Friday, October 8, atthe regular meetingat Club Hawthorne.

On November 2nd we will choose a representative fromthese candidates to serve us. The offices will be filled atthat election for county, state and nationalrepresentation.

Do come to the October 8th meeting, and informyourself of the qualifications of these candidates in orderto make a planned choice at the coming general electionon November 2, 1976. Let us aim for a 100% voterturnout.

-Marion Caldwell, Vice President AARP Chapter1775

.. . Take A Bow!•many are jobless or living in poverty, leading hypocriticallives, speaking publicly as dedicated servants of thepeople but privately cheating on taxes, taking kickbacksand making deals. To think that the people are willing toaccept a government that has made it more profitable toNOT WORK than to WORK.

There are appoximately 150,000,000 Americancitizens of voting age, yet it is estimated that 65,000,000will not take one hour to cast their ballot at the Novemberelection. There are appoximately 50,000,000 not evenregistered.

We who live at Hawthorne have every reason to beproud that we accepted our privilege and set a voterrecord at the Primary Election on April 9, 1976

There should be NO REASON not to do better at theGeneral Election November 2, 1976.

Any resident who wishes to vote will be given everyopportunity to do so. If you need a "baby-sitter,"transportation, absentee ballot, or if there is any otherobstacle in your path we will endeavor to remove it.Anyone needing help or who is willing to help onNovember 2, please contact John E. Blair, 133 AspenCircle, (728-3260) or Harry Galbraith, 536 Palo VerdeDrive, (728-2190). -Harry Galbraith

Look for Autumn ColorsAt Hawthorne we find a variation of trees that are

indigenous to the Southern states and surprisingly abrilliant display of autumn foliage colors as an annualevent can be eagerly awaited each year.

Each kind of tree has a definite color in the fall, maybeonly for a day, although some have a variation of colorsthat change from year to year, depending on changes inthe weather, soil and fertilizer conditions and (veryimportant) the general health of the tree.

At Hawthorne the live oaks are a predominant specie-the leaves turn a golden glow - later brown. This is anevergreen tree, but foliage does mature and changescolor, and then drops to the ground.

The live oak is the south's postcard tree. It is mostpicturesque, with the silvery Spanish moss dripping fromits boughs adding to its dreary charms. This festoonery isnot a true moss, but a queer member of the pineapplefamily that lives on air and uses the tree branches forsupport.

The pigment hickory and scrub hickory turn yellow andshed in fall. Dogwoods, though not as colorful as in thenorth, become multi-colored and shed in the fall, itsclusters of small scarlet seed pods hanging on til the Jaysand other birds have had their feastings.

The sweet gum and red maples turn scarlet and a deepcrimson in early fall. Willows turn a lemon yellow; ourpalms show a fall coloring of yellow and bronze just likeour boulevard pines whose needles do mature in two tofour years and fall to the ground.

-Dewherst Wade

AllAfter a group of six women read the play "Trifles" by

Susan Glaspell in the Lime Room of Club Hawthorne inthe Fall of 1974, the audience of sixteen applauded whatproved to be the start of the now well-establishedHawthorne Players.

However, at that time, it was known as the Play ReadingGroup, as that was the manner in which the embryogroup presented its offerings. Several such "readings"(including "The Trial of Minnie Wright" by GeorgeLawrence, a Hawthorne resident) were presented until"Helen of Troy" in it's second appearance was staged andcostumed for an ever increasing audience in the summerof 1975. Two hundred residents enthusiasticallyapplauded the efforts of the dramatic group.

YouThe Sport of Kings and the Sport of Queens, commonly

known as horse and greyhound racing, provide millions ofAmericans with a popular pastime. Huge sums of moneyare poured into the pari-mutuals annually in thisfascinating game of chasing the rainbow.

We, here at Hawthorne, who frequent the racingemporiums for occasional jousts with Lady Luck, are wellaware of the thrill of picking winners. Few of us haveactually walked out of the tracks ahead, but as always, "it

was fun."Although America leads the world in the number of

horse and dog tracks, other countries offer opportunities

The WorEarly in 1976 the group selected the name Hawthorne

Players when Jim Scullin was the first chairman and onMarch 30th presented two one-act plays. "Two Crooksand a Lady," a suspense drama by Eugene Pillot anddirected by Elnora Bolan, and the second, "The Street ofGood Friends," a comedy by Owen G. Arno, was directedby Cele Gray. At this time the parts were memorized. Also,an admission was charged and over 400 Hawthorneresidents enjoyed an evening at the theater.

By the time the next offering was presented, under thesecond chairman, Dot Brachmann, many of the residentswere out of the community but the troupers continued tofulfill their obligation for the months with fifth Tuesdays,which is when "the show must go on."ln June, with 238

Bet The AreRacesfor wagering on the races. The fact is, there are manystrange and unique forms of racing throughout thisuniverse of ours, such as ostrich racing in Australia;camel competition in some Arab countries and turtleracing in many of the African and Asian sectors.

Perhaps one of the most unusual forms of racing was

unearthed recently by none other than Dr. Eric Coe, aLeesburg medic quite well known to Hawthornites. Whilevacationing in Jamaica this past August he witnessed, ofall things, crab racingl

He tells of coming upon a group of men and women onthe island, gathered around a fairly large circle in which

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Id's A Stageattending, two one-act plays were presented underdifferent interpretations; the first. a play reading of "TheBishop's Candlesticks," an adaptation by NormanMcKinnel of an incident from Victor Hugo's LesMiserables (as done in the old radio days with soundeffects and mikes) and the second, a comedy by Alice H.Houstle, called "The Kentucky Marriage Proposal." BillLacy directed the first. and Cele Gray did the " ...Proposal."

Since time was of the essence, and we wanted sometypical summer fare for our next show, the chairman ofthe Hawthorne Players suggested an old-fashionedAmateur "Vodvil" Show for August 31st. The idea spreadinto an all community affair with 66 involved in the acts,

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lelectable crustaceans with numbers on their shellsl placed in the center. Wagering was made on thecreatures, and at a given time they were released

IItaneously. The first crab to reach the outer edge ofcircle was declared the winner. A lot of money1ged hands, but Dr. Coe hastily averred that nonehis. He was just a "witness" not a participant.Nonder if the losing betters in these races wereituallv allowed to feast on the entries that "also ran."

-George C. Maloof

back-stage, lighting, posters, receipts, rnusicrans andtechnical personnel. We were to charge an old-fashionedadmission of one quarter and had 350 programs run off.To everyone's amazement. the largest crowd everassembled at Club Hawthorne for any activity came-600strong! It really earned the standing ovationl Our nextproduction will be November 30th. Now is the time tocircle that date on your calendar. Who knows, we mayhave to sell reserved seats and have two eveningperformances! Our heartfelt thanks to the greatest ofaudiencesl

-Dorothy BrachmannChairman, Hawthorne Players

FORGET OCTOBER?Here at Hawthorne we look forward to the return of our

"snowbirds." Otherwise things are pretty dull as far asholidays are concerned, unless you note Columbus Dayon October 11 - and the Canadian Thanksgiving Day onthe same date. Veterans Day (or Armistice Day as wegrew up to know it) will still be legally observed onOctober 25th for the last time, so do not expect maildelivery that day. And let's not forget fun of Halloween.

Of course many October events not warrantingNational observance occured: Henry Ford's Model T in1908, Edison's light bulb in 1879 and, most importantly,Hawthorne's first residents in 1973.

Ho, Hum, let's cook up some big historyl-George McDermid

To Marl<et - To Marl<etOnce upon a long time ago, shopping for the family food

supply was relatively simple. Vegetables were selected bythe housewife in the amounts she needed; meat wasgenerally cut to order in its unfrozen state. Margarine wasas scarce as lard is today; butter was still sold from thetub.

Today the supermarket holds a bewildering array ofbrands for every item, making the purchase of the lowliestlaundry detergent a mind-boggling decision. For thosewho bother to read labels, there are fascinatingrevelations: the largest box does not necessarily yield thehighest content. The odd weights-131/2 oz., for instance- make one very suspicious of the packer's intent. Thehard-won victory in the matter of unit pricing brought ameasure of awareness to the shopper; at least one canmake a decision based on cost.

But what of that more serious change in our food, theconstantly growing use of chemical additives? Whyshould sour cream need locust bean gum, carrageenan,mono - and diglycerides? Why fatten cattle with DES, achemical which, when given to prevent humanmiscarriages, results in heartbreaking cancer inadolescents? Why is our FDA more concerned withprotecting the purveyors of food and drugs than insafeguarding the consumer? The list of chemicals used totransform food is now upwards of 5,000. Many of theseadditives are used to prevent spoilage, to keep foods for anindefinite period. Often the dates on containers are incode, so the hapless buyer is left in the dark. It is a strangecommentary on our technology that our appliances andcars are built for obsolescence and frequent replacement,while the foods we take into our bodies are prepared for along stay on the shelf before reaching our kitchens.

What's So GreatAbout Channel 24?

A Hawthorne lady was heard to remark, "Oh, I justcould not live without Channel 241" It comes in onChannel 11 here. When we want a change of pace fromthe usual TV fare, many of us turn to Educational TVChannel 24, which offers programs that are oftenunusual and distinctive, with no commercials.

John C. Newsome Jr., Development DirectorofWMFE-TV, Channel 24 is coming to Hawthorne from Orlando asthe Forum's guest speaker on Tuesday, October 26, at7:30 p.m.

You will be reminded in good time of Mr. Newsome'stalk about some of the exciting projects and activitiesahead for this Public Television Station.

-Cele Gray, Chairman,The Forum

Somehow, almost imperceptibly, our tastes andpreferences have been manipulated to such a degree thathardly anyone complains about the pre-packaging ofeverything we buy. With opaque cartons hiding bottomlayers, we are at the mercy of unscrupulous vendors.Unseen hands prepare packages of produce in largeamounts, totally disregarding the household of one or twopeople. Convenience foods, much costlier than home-prepared foodstuffs, have turned most American wivesinto last-minute cooks interested in quick return forminimum effort. The T.v. appeal to the pre-schoolyoungster has created a market for junk foods, kids'vitamins and non-prescription drugs, with the childrenclamoring successfully for all the touted products.

To counteract these unwholesome developments, hereare some suggestions:

1. Check ads for best buys.

2. Do not believe everything you see or read in productadvertising.

3. Read labels thoroughly, checking unit prices.

4. Beat inflation by refusing to pay outrageous prices foranything.

5. Try preparing cleaning aids and meals "from scratch."

6. Phone 343-4101 (Co-operative Extension Service,Tavares) for the excellent free monthly Newsletter forHomemakers.

7. Be an informed consumer.

8. Return unsatisfactory merchandise and food products,even after you have cooked them.

-Helen Stark

Roll Up Your SleevesMembers of the Health-Education Committee are now

in the process of co-ordinating our own Hawthorneprogram for the inoculation of the Swine Flu Vaccine, aswell as the Victoria A strain 11u,which will befurnished byour National Swine Flu program.

The vaccine should be available about mid-October.The sign-consent forms will soon be at the Clubhouse.Residents are urged to listen to Channel 4 TV for furtherinformation.

Those having questions about the program are advisedto consult their own doctor. The inoculations here atHawthorne will be given by our own professionalvolunteers.

-Paul Garrick, Chairman

Sun Spot Shines On HawthorneOur residents were delighted in the spring of 1975

when Colonial Penn Communities, Inc. announced theSun Bank of Leesburg would provide a combinationbanking and postal service facility in our clubhouse area.

By fall of 1975 an attractive compact building wascompleted. The building houses the first AutomatedTeller Machine (ATM) to be installed in any privatelocation. In fact Florida is one of the first statesnationwide to introduce the 24-hour automated teller intheir own banking facilities. This accounts for theamazement we witnessed from our out-of-state guests,who had never before seen an ATM.

After enjoying the convenience of automatic 24-hourbanking service for a year we have learned from SunBank, that the Hawthorne installation has proved to be asuccess beyond their expectations and that the statewideacceptance rate of the automated teller system is 60% ofall accounts. However, Hawthorne's acceptance rate is85% of all Hawthorne accounts. Our residents are usingall of the eleven types of transactions the automatic telleroffers. The busiest days are the first thru the seventh"dayof each month.

Sun Bank further states that an early survey revealedthat the top ATM users would be in the 20 year agebracket, and that the acceptance would decrease as theage bracket increased. With the high acceptance rate ofthe Hawthorne users, the national survey figures will bechanged.

For the benefit of our new residents, we can assure youthat there is nothing mysterious about an automatedteller, although we do admit to the loss of the humantouch. After completing the first transaction you will havethe satisfaction of accomplishing something new.

Operating the ATM is as simple as reading. Instructionsare posted on the machine, as well as detailed step by step

instructions which appear on the screen as you proceedwith the transaction. One word of warning - you mustremember your correct personal identification codenumber. On one occasion I transposed our code numberand the machine retained my ID card, with instructions onthe screen informing me to retrieve my card at the Bank.Now I realized that it is impossible for another person tosuccessfully use my ID card.

Additional banking services include the deposit ofColonial Penn rent payments and Florida Telephonepayments. These payments may be made in two ways:Insert your check and payment card in envelope providedat the Sun-Spot, with notation on envelope including yourname, under 'Payment-Other' write name of payee andthe amount. The second procedure can be made thru thecomputer. using lower left button "Payment-Deduct fromchecking (or savings)." The amount of your telephone billwill be deducted from your account, credited to the FloridaTelephone account, and you will immediately receivereceipt for your payment. This is just the beginning of thecomputor age.

In the near future there will be installations of theATM's in some of the larger Florida industrial plants,offices, major apartment complexes and shopping malls- but we here at Hawthorne were the pioneers in the on-the-premises banking.

-Mildred Bovee

Cycling AroundBicycling is fun for people of all ages. Bicycling is both a

form of exercise and a means of transportation. Bicyclingis one of the best methods of obtaining the exerciseneeded to keep in good physical and mental condition.

Some reasons about 1000 residents of Hawthornehave bikes are the weather, the miles of paved streets, thegentle grades and the slow moving traffic which combineto make bicycling fun.

A pattern of cycling has evolved at Hawthorne. Theearly morning finds the riders out for exercise. Three lapsaround the perimeter equals about ten miles. During theday we ride to the clubhouse and pool, run errands andvisit neighbors. The early evening hours finds many ridersjust out for relaxation.

A good bicycle properly cared for is a joy to own and use.Like any piece of machinery, a bike needs a little oil hereand there, nuts and bolts need tightening occasionallyand the brakes need adjusting for safety. Checking the tirepressure often, pays off in easier pedalling.

200 cyclists took advantage of the safety and inspectionclinic last July. Two area bike dealers supplied mechanicsto inspect and advise residents of the condition of theirbikes. Another safety and inspection clinic will bescheduled soon.

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more reporters, writers, or those just interested inlearning more about putting out Penn Notes. Whatopportunities for growth and learning Hawthorne givesus! What fun! PLEASE come - or I might talk myself intotrying it!

any Are CalledThey say the world is made upofwilling people -some

willing to work - and others willing to let them. I thinkHawthorne has more of the former. Doctor K. has awonderful facility for easing people into jobs around here,which, sometimes, they are not sure they want. After alittle push, a little help, and a little appreciation, they find agreat satisfaction in having accepted the challenge.

Sometimes we need a prod to get active. We are a littleshy about offering our services, tho we may have a secretyen to become more a living part of the Hawthorne Spirit.It is easier to just loll around the house, eating too much!As we see and admire the genial hosts and hostesses atthe lounge, the ladies that arrange our lovely teas, theentertaiments we have of all kinds-too numerous tomention, we realize that "our own" are doing all thesethings. There are many talented people here, but they areso modest! They need to be coaxed a little to come outwhere we all can see and appreciate them. That is what Iam doing now. I'm coaxing YOU.

We need a new editor for PENN NOTES, ourHawthorne paper. Mildred has done a noteworthy job thispast year, but it is not fair to ask anyone to serve morethan a year - and it is not fair to deprive others of thisgreat chance of a learning experience. We have a loyalstaff to help and guide. I am sure there is someone outthere who would be proud and happy to be editor of PENNNOTES. Is it YOU?

Just drop your name at the office with "Penn Notes"written under it and you will be contacted - or come tothe next Penn Notes meeting in Dr. K's office, October22nd at 1 p.m. and offer your services. We can also use

Photography is an ArtHave you noticed the fine

quality of the photos in PennNotes in recent months? Ourresident staff photographer,John Tienken, is a greatphotographer and a greatartist. He has been interestedand active in photography asa hobby since 1918.

Shortly after John retired to Hawthorne he chose toshare his talents with others and organized theHawthorne Camera Club, which now is listed in the PSAJournal as a member of The Photographic Society ofAmerica. The Camera Club meets in the Lime room on thefirst Friday of each month at 8 p.rn., when residents arealways welcome.

Additional Hawthorne photos taken by John Tienkenmay be viewed in the large album which is located nearthe main entrance of the Clubhouse - you may even finda photo of yourself. taken while participating in anactivity.

-Mary Smith

FarewellMy year as editor of Penn Notes comes to a close with

this issue. Iwish to express my gratitude to so many of youfor helping to make this responsibility such a joy.

Those of you that have an interest in writing and joiningthe Penn Notes staff - please do contact Dr. K. You willfind this a rewarding activity and an excellent way tobecome acquainted with the residents and ourcommunity.

-Mildred Bovee

Wouldn"t It Be FunIf we could have a nice little directory listing all our

friends here at Hawthorne, wouldn't it be fun? Perhapswe could have a little picture of each, produced by ourown artistic photographer ... and a little sketch fromeach, telling of his or her main interests.

A directory could be a great help in identifying thenames that match the picture of all our newcomers if wecould whip through the pages to find a name that hasescaped us. It could be a help in finding a friend withmutual interests. It could be a help in locating specialtalents so that they might be utilized if the possessor wereso inclined.

We have such a richness in experiences and abilitiesgathered here that it seems a pity not to utilize more of it.Even a brief bit of information could be of great help tothose in the planning of our programs. The morepleasures we learn about. the more we can find to enjoy!Now is the time for us to experience all these things thathave interested others and thus build more interests forourselves.

Our directory wouldn't be a "snoopy" questionaire -all we would need would be name, address, phonenumber, former state and occupation or job and hobbiesor interests. Anyone could just put "privacy" as a hobby-if so inclined, for no one, here, I believe, wants to intrudeon anyone who wishes to be left alone. Most of us want tobecome acquainted and "play together" with those of likeinterests.

A directory would give us a little boost in that direction,wouldn't it? What do YOU think? Wouldn't it be fun? Dropa line to Penn Notes.

-Mary Smith