Fabulous 50's Social Circle

“Mark Sullivan has done it again! The Last Green Valley is a compelling and inspiring story of heroism and courage in the dark days at the end of World War II.” ―Kristin Hannah, #1 New York Times bestselling author
From the author of the #1 bestseller Beneath a Scarlet Sky comes a new historical novel inspired by one family’s incredible story of daring, survival, and triumph.
In late March 1944, as Stalin’s forces push into Ukraine, young Emil and Adeline Martel must make a terrible decision: Do they wait for the Soviet bear’s intrusion and risk being sent to Siberia? Or do they reluctantly follow the wolves―murderous Nazi officers who have pledged to protect “pure-blood” Germans?
The Martels are one of many families of German heritage whose ancestors have farmed in Ukraine for more than a century. But after already living under Stalin’s horrifying regime, Emil and Adeline decide they must run in retreat from their land with the wolves they despise to escape the Soviets and go in search of freedom.
Caught between two warring forces and overcoming horrific trials to pursue their hope of immigrating to the West, the Martels’ story is a brutal, complex, and ultimately triumphant tale that illuminates the extraordinary power of love, faith, and one family’s incredible will to survive and see their dreams realized.

This event is held twice yearly. Fab 50s offered this volunteer opportunity last year and the members who helped really enjoyed it.

Low-income clients are bussed in from all over RI. They are offered a free hot meal, a free haircut, and a huge room to “shop” (free) for warm clothes and personal hygeine items.

This meetup is for those who can help set up. That might be carrying boxes of clothes to folding tables, putting them on hangers, sorting shoes by size, etc. if you are unable to bend/carry that’s fine…. Please just let me know either before or when you get there and we will fine something for uou to do that’s more appropriate.

The doors open at about 1:00pm, so you’ll be gone before the event begins. But please know you’ll be a huge help! Wear comfortable clothes/shoes! Bring a sweater/sweatshirt/jacket just in case!

You are welcome to sign up for one or both events (Set Up and/or Help Clients). We put the max at 12 people for each. Volunteers need to be 18+. So grateful for all of you!

This event is held twice yearly. Fab 50s offered this volunteer opportunity last year and the members who helped really enjoyed it.

Low-income clients are bussed in from all over RI. They are offered a free hot meal, a free haircut, and a huge room to “shop” (free) for warm clothes and personal hygeine items.

This meetup is for those who will be helping clients shop. Remember- everything’s free so you won’t be dealing with cash/cards! You will probably be assigned to a table or area. Ever work retail at the mall as a kid? Think of that. Youll find clothes in certain sizes for someone, and/or re-fold items and organize the clothing on the table, for example. You might be helping with personal hygeine items (1 toothbrush, 1 dry shampoo etc). Wear comfortable clothes/shoes! Bring a sweater/sweatshirt/jacket just in case!

You are welcome to sign up for one or both events (Set Up and/or Help Clients). We put the max at 10 people for each. Volunteers need to be 18+. So grateful for all of you!

Join me for a night of fun at the Mishnock Barn for Beginner line dancing lessons. The doors open at 7:00pm and the 1st lesson is approximately 7:30pm. Then in between the 3 lessons there is ample time for dancing and practice.
$15 cash only payment at the door. Cash bar is also available. Complimentary water is available for all. Clear bags are recommended to allow for quicker entry.
So come join the fun, learn some dances, have a cocktail, or just enjoy the music and people watch.

If you would like to meet for a quick bite before dancing, we will be meeting at 5:15pm at Black Oak Kitchen 760 Tiogue Avenue, Coventry.
Please let me know if you will be joining us for dinner in comments below.