From the Board
Dear Unit Owners,
As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to extend our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones this holiday season.
May your holidays be filled with joy, laughter, and cherished moments. We wish you a healthy, prosperous, and bright New Year ahead!
Thank you for being an essential part of our community, and we look forward to continuing to serve you in the coming year.
Warm regards,
The Board of Trustees
Winter is Coming!
Now, more than ever, it’s a good time to pay attention to the community’s road rules. Remember to drive the 15 mph speed limit, stop at the stop sign between Buildings 1 and 3, and be patient when entering and exiting the garages. Also, be a kind neighbor and park within the painted lines. Thanks!
Here’s to Ho Ho Holiday Recycling
The holidays will soon be upon us, which means the recycle bins will be fuller than ever. To alleviate overflow, please breakdown down cartons and cardboard — especially when they’re extra large. And remember: no plastic bags!! Avoid receiving coal in your stocking by being a good holiday recycling elf.
✨Making Spirits Bright✨
Community Food Drive
This holiday season let’s unite as a community to support those in need! Donation boxes for the Walpole Community Food Pantry are set up in the clubhouse, and your generosity can truly make a difference.
It’s a wonderful cause, and we encourage everyone to help support our neighbors in need. A heartfelt thanks to our neighbors who deliver food to the pantry and to the dedicated volunteers who serve at the Food Pantry.
Check out this list or the poster in the clubhouse for the items most needed. Every donation, no matter the size, brings hope and care to our town. Let’s embrace the spirit of giving and make this season brighter for everyone.
Campus Canines
by Mary Ambrefe
Meet Henry!
Henry, a 14-year-old Miniature Poodle, regularly visits (Grammy & Grampy) Steve and Linda Bloch, in Building 3.
He doesn’t see or hear very well but ‘nose’ his way around here and loves his local ‘friends,’ especially Mimi & Ziggy.
He resides in Foxboro when not in Walpole.
Kitty Korner
by Julie Berrisford
This is Elfie. Barry and I welcomed him into his fur-ever home after a fortuitous set of circumstances. One of Barry’s car tires had blown and he dropped the vehicle off for repair. As he was waiting, he went to the animal hospital next door. I got a call from him saying “I’ve got good news and bad news.” The bad news was he needed four news tires and the good was that he’d found two kittens to adopt!
Mind you, we hadn’t talked about getting a cat and now he wanted two. We agreed to get both kittens — Elfie and Mistletoe — whose mother was a feral cat. The kittens were given holiday names because they were found out in the cold right around Christmas. Alas, Mistletoe was already adopted by the time we both got there. Elfie is now ten-years-old and is definitely a daddy’s boy. He puts up with me — after all I do have a few uses😉 — however Elfie always comes running when
he hears Barry’s voice or needs long pettings. He’s quirky and wonderful.
Mug-nificent Moments
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Any friends of Bill who would like to get together can email Susanne (scawley614@gmail.com)
Send Us Your News!
Do you have an activity or event that you’d like the residents to know about? What about your latest piece of work, professional accomplishment, or anything else you’re proud of? We’d love to hear from you. Please send news and notes via email to Diane Parazin (dparazin@msn.com). We’ll review all submissions and consider them for inclusion