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any of our recipients would not be able to stay in their homes without the generosity of our supporters. None of our funding comes from the government or United Way. All of our support is private and local, and all of your contributions stay local and benefit our community. Local support is what keeps us strong. Cuts and changes in the Federal and State government budgets will not negatively impact our recipients. Our clients and our community can count on our services and know that we will continue to grow as the need does. A QUARTERLY PUBLICATION OF LUBBOCK MEALS ON WHEELS • VOLUME 38, NUMBER 2 • APRIL 2017 • WWW.LUBBOCKMEALSONWHEELS.ORG Our donors and volunteers live out the words of some of the greatest minds in history. They represent how one person CAN make a difference every day. In 2016, our volunteers drove enough miles to circle the equator ten-times, and they worked the same number of hours as 11 full time staff! National Volunteer Appreciation Week is April 23-29 this year. We want all of our volunteers to know how much we truly appreciate all that they do. #LocallyStrong The circumstances of your life have uniquely qualified you to make a contribution. And if you don't make that contribution, nobody else can make it. RABBI HAROLD KUSHNER A small body of determined spirits fired by an unquenchable faith in their mission can alter the course of history. MAHATMA GANDHI Do a little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world. DESMOND TUTU #LETSDOLUNCH #MORETHANAMEAL

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any of our recipients would not be able to stay in their

homes without the generosity of our supporters. None of our funding comes from the government or United Way. All of our support is private and local, and all of your contributions stay local and benefit our community. Local support is what keeps us strong. Cuts and changes in the Federal and State government budgets will not negatively impact our recipients. Our clients and our community can count on our services and know that we will continue to grow as the need does.

A Q U A R T E R L Y P U B L I C A T I O N O F L U B B O C K M E A L S O N W H E E L S • V O L U M E 3 8 , N U M B E R 2 • A P R I L 2 0 1 7 • W W W . L U B B O C K M E A L S O N W H E E L S . O R G

Our donors and volunteers live out the words of some of the greatest minds in history. They represent how one person CAN make a difference every day. In 2016, our volunteers drove enough miles to circle the equator ten-times, and they worked the same number of hours as 11 full time staff!

National Volunteer Appreciation Week is April 23-29 this year. We want all of our volunteers to know how much we truly appreciate all that they do. #LocallyStrong

The circumstances of your life have uniquely qualified you to make a contribution. And if you don't make that contribution, nobody else can make it.

RABBI HAROLD KUSHNER

A small body of determined spirits fired by an unquenchable faith in their mission can alter the course of history.

MAHATMA GANDHI

Do a little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.

DESMOND TUTU

# L E T S D O LU N C H # M O R E T H A N A M E A L

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The Power of an Hour What a difference an hour of your life can make to someone in need. On average, it takes about one hour to deliver a Lubbock Meals on Wheels’ route.

In that short 60-minute time frame, you have the opportunity to brighten someone’s day, give someone a nutritious meal, and spend time with someone who otherwise would be alone. What better way to spend an hour?

In 2016, our dedicated volunteers logged in over 22,890 hours. Considering that we are only open Monday - Friday that is an impressive average of about 90 volunteer hours per day! Our volunteers spend their time volunteering not only to deliver meals but also help in our kitchen and office and assist with our many events and fundraisers. We could not offer any of our programs (Weekend Meals, Emergency Meals, Pet Food Program, 12 Days of Christmas), much less deliver over 700 meals a day, without the help of our over 1400 volunteers. Whether you can deliver

once a week, once a month or once a year, we can always use your help. You can deliver as often or as little as you are able—it just takes an hour and it will be the best 60 minutes of your day! Join the Lubbock Meals on Wheels’ volunteer force and experience the power of an hour!

All volunteers are required to attend a one-hour orientation and pass a background check. All volunteer forms can be completed on our website at www.lubbockmealsonwheels.org. Orientations are held regularly, and if your office or group would like to become corporate volunteers, orientations can also be held at your place of business. For more information, please contact us at (806) 792-7971.

A note from the Executive Director, Lisa Gilliland

Jess Dickey, 4-14-16Charles Cathey, 4-30-16Don Ethridge, 6-16-16

Jim Bulen, 7-27-16Theda Henniger, 9-6-16

Nel Ladd, 9-30-16Betty Wright, 10-4-16

Jay Dial, 10-27-16Conrad Jenkins, 10-28-16

Jean Thomas, 11-23-16Ruby Bulen, 12-4-16

Nell George, 12-13-16Mattie Mae Denson, 12-26-16

Leo Seiter, 1-17-17Barbara Stillman, 2-19-17

Agnes Byrd, 3-8-17

“I do not want followers who are righteous, rather I want followers who are too busy doing good that they won’t have time to do bad.”

~Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Kotzk

In the past year, we have lost several of our precious volunteers.May special memories comfort all of their families and friends,

and may their loved ones find peace very soon.

C O R P O R A T E SAccolade Home Care

All Star Embroidery

Amerigroup

AT&T Mobility

Calvert Home Health

Cam Fannin Insurance Agency

Carillon Senior

LifeCare Community

Chapman Harvey Architects

City Bank

Comfort Keepers

Convergys

Cornerstone Audiology

Covenant Service Desk

Lubbock County Criminal District

Attorney’s Office

Crown Point Health Suites

Don Lynn Landmark Realtors

Express Employment

Professionals

First United Bank

High Point Village

Interim HealthCare

Jones & Associates

Kindred at Home

Lubbock Christian University

Lubbock National Bank

Officewise Furniture & Supply

Peoples Bank

Pharr & Company

Phillips & Associates CPA

Premier Sportsplex

Prosperity Bank

Rainbow International of

Lubbock

Re/Max

Sanford & Tatum

Insurance Agency

Scarborough Specialties, Inc.

Teinert Commercial

Building Services

Tyler Technologies

UMC Physician Network Services

United Supermarkets

Windmill Nursing &

Rehabilitation

G R O U P SHoly Spirit Moms’ Group

Metropolitan Rotary

Monterey Church of Christ

New Neighbors Club of Lubbock

South Plains Lions Club

St. Luke’s Baptist Church

Sunset Church of Christ

Zeta Omicron/

Delta Kappa Gamma

S U M M E R G R O U P SChildren’s Hope

National Charity League

West Texas Home

Builders Association

* * Our corporate and group volunteers help us make sure that we can deliver over 700 meals a day! * * We currently have 39-corporate volunteers. These are companies that commit to deliver routes on a regular basis, and allow their

employees the time away from work to make a difference in our community. We also have eight group volunteers and three summertime groups. To learn more, please call our office (806)792-7971 or visit our website www.lubbockmealsonwheels.org.

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McPherson Cellars 6th Annual Lubbock Vines & Wines Festival

TEXAS WINERIES Bar Z WineryBecker WineryBending Branch WineryBingham Family VineyardsBrennan VineyardsFarmhouse VineyardsHigh Plains Grape GrowersLewis WinesLa Diosa CellarsLlano Estacado WineryLost Draw CellarsMcPherson CellarsNewsom Vineyards at ComfortPheasant Ridge WineryRancho Loma VineyardsTorr Na LochsTrilogy CellarsWedding Oak WineryWilliam Chris Vineyards

PARTICIPANTS TO DATE

VENDORSKelle B Jammin’Paddle Tramps

LIVE MUSICLandon Scoggin

Craig ElliottGinger & The Alchemists

FOOD TRUCKSCrusty’s

German Kettle PopcornLa Picosita

Now We Taco’NPJ’s Catering From The Heart

Come on out for some

#SeriousFun

McPherson Cellars invites you to their

6th Annual Vines &

Wines Festival Entrance proceeds benefit Lubbock Meals on Wheels,

helping people remain at home,

well fed, and independent.

— What —Texas wine tastings, local food trucks, live music, wine

and merchandise for sale, Triple J beer booth, The Hub City

Master Chef competition, and much more!

— Who —

Texas Wineries, Lubbock area chefs, Triple J beer, Local food

trucks, Local musicians, and more—all proceeds from entry

will go to Lubbock Meals on Wheels.

— When —Friday, May 12th from 6:00pm-10:00pm

Saturday, May 13th from Noon – 8:00pm

— Where — McPherson Cellars

1615 Texas Avenue « Lubbock, TX 79401

— General Admission —

$20* for one day (Friday or Saturday)

$30** for two days (Friday and Saturday)

$15 per day without wine or beer tasting

*One-day rate includes 10 wine tasting tickets

**Two-day rate includes 20 wine tasting tickets

***Both include commemorative wine glass

Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door.

For more information

please call McPherson Cellars at (806) 687-9463.

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Pet Memorials (Jan 1 - Mar 31, 2017)In Memory of • Donor

Alphie, beloved dog of Maxine Abeyta • July Olson, Brad & Gracie SimmonsAnnabelle, beloved dog of Paula Hines • Lisa & Larry Gilliland, Mike & Pam King

Barney, beloved dog of Letha & Buddy Mayfield • Patty & David Vannoy, Alan & Melanie MillerBradley, our wonderful, loving, protective German Shepherd • Kenneth & Melissa Ellis

Carley, beloved dog of Debbie Walden • Debbie WaldenHamilton, beloved dog of Emily Wilkinson & Justin Burrus • Mary Gerlach & Wence Magari

Hershey, beloved pet of Grace Noyes • Gail TutinoJessie, beloved dog of Shelley, Douglas, Jenna, & Eric Flemons • Herb & D’Aun Tavenner

Kenzie, beloved dog of Erica Cochran • Donna KirkLilly Bear, beloved pet of Christy Keys • Laura & Dixie

Louie, beloved cat of Deborah Johnston • Lacie & Donna KirkLucy, beloved dog of Andy & Deann Holcomb • Aly Qwinn

Maggie, beloved pet of Rosita Allen • Rosita Allen, Sassy, & KittyMillie, beloved doggie of Mike, Lora & Lizzie Reeves • Donny & Janalee McClendon

Noah, beloved dog of Kay & Paul McClure • Brad & Grace SimmonsPeanut, beloved doggie of Merry Poe & Family • Donny & Janalee McClendon

Pixie, beloved dog of Bruce & Joan Callender • Bruce & Joan Callender, Susan LittleRima, beloved cat of ‘Cile Redus • Judy McEachern

Sassy, sweet little dog of Tristan Masto • Margaret ChristianSkye, beloved dog of Scot McBride • Mary Gerlach

Shante, beloved pet of Nell Russell • Jeff & Kim KlotzmanSnuffy, beloved pet of Wendi Ethridge • Lindy Lauderdale

Suzie, beloved cat of Johnece Vaughn • Jody Corbet, Doctors & Staff at Acres North Veterinarian Hospital

Tucker, a precious little dog of Helen Burns • Margaret KearneyTurbo, beloved pet of Krista Melcher • Laura & DixieWalter & Annie, beloved dogs • Roy & Mary Turner

Wassa, beloved dog of Jimmy Cruz • Doctors & Staff at Acres North Veterinarian Hospital Zeegan, beloved pet of Lacy Sage • Pat Rawls

Tributes (Jan 1 - Mar 31, 2017)Tribute to • Donor Name

Glen and Sallie Lloyd • City BankMichelle Sanderson • Al & Olivia Lemons

Lubbock Meals on Wheels’ Pet Program is currently helping recipients care for 144 dogs and 100 cats-we’ve added almost 30 pets since the last newsletter. Thanks to your generous donations specifically to this special program, we are able to help pets and their humans stay together.

ARE YOU PART OF THE PACK?“Dogs will lean against their human for many different reasons. It may be because they are anxious or in a new situation. But it is also thought that dogs lean on their humans as a sign of affection. They think of us as their protectors and no matter what the reason, lean on us because it makes them feel safe.”

“Dog expert Gregory Berns says that if your dog is wanting to sleep with you in your room or bed they are showing signs that your family is actually a pack and they want to be part of it.”

“If your dog is constantly giving you his most prized possession like mine does, this is not just a sign of affection. It is also thought this is their way of identifying you as their pack leader. Because of this they want to please you by sharing the thing they love most. It’s the highest dog pack honor!”Source: www.ourpassionfordogs.com

OR, ARE YOU JUST ANOTHER CAT?“Research with dogs has made it very clear that dogs perceive us as being different than themselves: As soon as they see a human, they change their behavior. The way a dog plays with

a human is completely different from [the way it plays] with a dog.

We’ve yet to discover anything about cat behavior that suggests they have a separate box they put us in when they’re socializing with us. They obviously know we’re bigger than them, but they don’t seem to have adapted their social behavior much. Putting their tails up in the air, rubbing around our legs, and sitting beside us and grooming us are exactly what cats do to each other.”

“Cats don’t [always] get on with other cats, [and people don’t realize] how much that can stress them out. Other than routine visits, the most common reason cats are taken to vets is because of a wound sustained in a fight with another cat.”Source: National Geographic/John Bradshaw

PET DONATIONSAndria & Craig CooleyTrisha Quigley

Our Lunch Plates are professionally engraved and will be installed in the new Talkington Volunteer Center before the grand opening of our expanded building. Each Lunch Plate includes engraving of four lines of text, 20 characters per line, and costs $250. Order forms are available at our office or at www.lubbockmealsonwheels.org. Plates will be installed when our expansion is completed.

Get your LMOW Lunch Plate while they are still available!

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In Loving Memory {Memorials for January 1 – March 31, 2017}

In Memory of • Donor Name K. R. Acharya • Dr. & Mrs. MisraEd Allen • Rosita Allen, Sassy & Kitty, Michael DeeseL. E. Anderson • Mary McCownHarold Andrews • Joy & Emil SchattelBill Bacon • Alyce HarlanRon & Oriel Baker • Dr. & Mrs. MisraDortha Barrett • Barbara & Michael BarrettConstance Beck • Bowers Plastic, Jim & Dee Moyes,

James Baker, M.D., Frank & Mazie RyburnGeorge & Juanita Bilberry • Tom & Eleanor HomerMrs. Mary Bogel • George & Peggy ClayDr. John Bowen • Sandy Lehman, Jim & Dee

Moyes, Mary Blackburn Lochbaum, Mr. & Mrs. John Shropshire, Jonnie Delle Cogdell, Anne Garnett, Gayle Morris

Earl Brannnon • The Pickering FamilyMary Lou Bray • Dorothy CastleLenro Brieger • Shirley GentryJames Brown • Don & Gayle LangstonAnn Brown • Sheralyn WoodWilma Lucille Brown • Ron MonroeDr. John Brown • Travis & Lilla JonesLeo Brown • Kay Houser, Ginalu & Burns

HamiltonKittie Brown • Cynthia BrownRuby & Jim Bulen • John & Mary Woods, The

Bulen Grandkids, Betty Ehlers, Highland 3 R’sCarmen Caraway • E. C. Leslie, Asa, & John

Proffitt, Betty KnightKatherine Chapman • Mary Rogers, Barbara ColeJoyce Clark • Elli BlackwoodBenny Conger • Ava MauldinEdith Paulene Cooper • Spikes, McEachern, &

Thomas FamilesBob & Polly Cope • Patrick DunneJo Couch • Don & Jean Keith, Henry & Fay Dean

HunekeJ. E. Crawford • Wallace CrawfordGeorge Dalton • Joy & Emil SchattelJoseph G. DoPadre • Mary MixonPaul Drake • Art & Nina GloverVincent Duncan • E. F. Wise, South Park Baptist

Church, Starlette GillJames Ethridge • David & Rosalyn HuntAllen Freeman • Artie @ Sunset AutomotiveRusty Garrison • Bill & Benita ParkerJonanna George • Shirley GentryInez Gillen • Danna DixonAnn Gilmer • Lou Ann DiekemperChuck Green • Carmen & Ardis FeralloJo Green • Arlyce Manney, Margaret KennedyJimmie Harkins • Roger & De Lyn Wolcott,

Ray & Pat PorterBeverly Hart • Edward & Cecilia GeorgeRev.(Father) Larry Hemp • Aly Gwinn

Mary Hickman • Rev. Edson & Jean Way, Karen Donnell, Jane Stuart, Ann Franklin

Herbert Hicks • Joe Burleson, David AldersonJo Ann Hill • Margo BengeDon Horton • Steve & Joyce BrockFaye Howell • Aly GwinnJames Dean Howze • Della RocapMorris W. Hughes • Betty HallDonald M. Hunt • J. E. Murfee & Son, Ronnie

& Sheila IndachandrShirley Hutson • Gill Construction, Cynthia Hester,

Adam & Emily, Joe Swindoll, Kristi Budish, Burch Glass Company, Inc., Sandra & Cyril Reasoner, Dan & Pat York, Ted & Hilda Vaughn

Herman Jacobs • Truman GodwinDavid Johnson • Neva BullockGladys Marie Jones • Yellowhouse Gin, Ed

Reynolds & Brad Mayer, Ronnie & Virginia Dulin, Phillips & Associates, CPA’s, St. Clair & Massey Orthodontics, Wednesday Night Prayer Group, Elaine Sherrod

Marie Jones • Podi & Alvin StofelBettie McCuen Jordan • Nan & Johnny ShropshireArlan Kay • Eric & Julie HuntleyJackie Kirk • Nina PruittTerry Knotts • Helen McCauleyRichard Koenig • Carolyn Moore & Terry SiresJean Kubacak • Henry Huneke, Leslie HunekeLilam Kumar • Dr. & Mrs. MisraBetty Doris LaRoe • Roy & Mary TurnerCarlajoe Lewellyn Lester • Johnny & Sue Franklin,

Mary RogersBob Lossow • Art & Nina GloverJamie Lynch • Molly & Tommy Keene, Linda &

John, Trent & Rana, Leland & Jessica, Randy & Cindy Canale

Alma Madison • Mike & Dodie Grinnell; Crissy & Earl Haralson

Barbara McDonough • Linda TrueLoueta McGaha • Le Rease Williams & DionIrene McReynolds • Shirley GentryRick Medford • Linda TrueHelen Milam • Laurie KillgoreClara Beth & Robert Miller • Betty Rigsby Knight

(AHS ‘55)Robie Miller • Dave & Sheryl EngelkingMonte Moore • Judy KeeseeMike Morelos • Debbie & John ZakJewell Mueller • Hartland House, Inc., Mason

Warner & Company, P.C., Doris Harris & Diane McEdwrath, Polly Wampler, Candace Cameron

Bill Noble • Dorathy & Howard HarveyScott Norris • Patrick & Sue HolmesPedro Padilla • Joan N. BrownJoycie Parker • Debbie IseralJo Parker • Margaret Richardson

Jean Parkman • Rita PettigrewMargie Peterson • Barbara & Jerry SmithWonelee Presnall • Helen McCauleyOdie Probasco • Donna KirkDarlene Reaves • Robin & Laurel Yates, Linda Wyatt,

Helen Snyder & Vicki Taylor, Kathleen PierceElmer Reed • Lois Cone BatesEdith Reed • Vivian WilliamsEve Riedinger • Paula & Charles KeyHazaiel Riggen • Bolinger, Segars, Gilbert & Moss,

LLP, Rosie HurdDon Roark • Lucy Locke & CarolPeggy Givens Robbins • Robby Vestal, George &

Linda McMahonPolk Robison • Walter HuffmanMyra S. Robison • Don & Yvette PeelC. L. Rogers • Ronald & Betty BertrandBabs Rogers • Kim & Jeff Klotzman & Doris

KochanekNancy Segrest • Bruce & Karen CottrellJack Shanklin • E. C. LeslieVibha Sharma • Dr. & Mrs. MisraPaul Sheehan • David & Rosalyn HuntDeborah Sikes • Travis & Lilla JonesJoan Sims • Ann Smith & FamilyEvelyn Slaughter • Terri Emerson, Maureen Davis,

Beryl Schumacher, Julian & Ruth BiggersFrances Sowder • Brad & Grace SimmonsFrances Catherine Sowder • Mary MixonGlenn Stallings • Jay, Marcia & Allen Ellis, Jan &

Mark Patterson, Bobby Tadlock, Carla Brown, Mike & Bobbie Cherry, Lubbock National Bank, James & Sara Griffin, B. J. & Geri Hackler, Bonnie Martin, Ray & Aleta Irwin

Norma Stargel • Kevin & Jody AcreyVernon Ted Steed • Dolores KilchensteinDick Stephens • Frances WorthamBarbara Stillman • Podi & Alvin StofelRoy Stretch • Carolyn MossMyrtle Stringer • Hand & Foot AngelsBill Stuper • John & Betty HallDeborah Douglas Sykes • Paul & Fritzie Faulkner,

Paul & Vicki FaulknerGaye Tanner • Wilburn G. TannerB. J. Thomas • Irene CoxRon Walden • Nell Holt, Melissa Bruce, Trish

Hopkins, Lela Seay, Susan & Keith PlowmanChris Waters • Rick WeldGary Watkins • Betty KnightJ. A. Welch • Kenneth & Ann BeanPaul Whitney • Lana & Bob CorcorranFather of Billy Wilborn • Spikes, McEachern &

Thomas FamilesRichella Hall Wilson • Lana & Bob CorcorranOma • Roy & Mary Turner

BurgerFiTed Liggett

Lubbock Area Association Of Health Underwriters Lubbock Lions Club

Matthew 6:33 Foundation, Inc.Morris Publishing Group, LLC

Painting With A Twist

Due to space limitations, we are unable to list all donors.

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Tributes { January 1 – March 31, 2017 }

Tribute to • Donor Name

Cindy Altman • Lindsey GentryDiana Anderson • Mary McCownWillene Auslam • Steve & Kristi EdwardsBrenda Becknell • Heritage Study ClubTony and Beth Cardinal • City BankLeta Crites • Stephanie HowardPaul and Fritzie Faulkner • Mike & Julia KerrCampbell Franklin • John & Grace HerringLinda Hardy • Lonnie & Susie KussFred and Sandy Jones • Kemp & Jenna CassRonnie and Dana Madison • City BankDick and Joyce Markham • John & Lynn Markham

Ceila R. Pruitt • City BankMr. Shyam Raj Sharma • Subhash Batra, M. D.John Smothers • Salty BulenJanice Stephens • Jennifer and Cosby MortonDon and Lynette Stettle • Lonnie & Susie KussDr. and Mrs. Steve Tjia • Mr. & Mrs. Jose AllasDiane and Sammy Wall • Lonnie &Susie KussJay Weed • Charlie & Elaine WeedHank Weed • Charlie & Elaine WeedTommy Wright • Patrick Dunne

“Please accept my contribution in appreciation for all the meals and kindness you showed my mother. She recently passed away, but I will never

forget the different agencies who offered their help. God Bless and may you continue to be a blessing to others.” —S. M.

“Dear Meals on Wheels, just want to thank you for the food you have given me and the nice people that deliver it to me. I am blessed to have people like you looking after me. Thankfully.” —E. P.

“Thanks so much for your kindness and special gifts. Ed’s favorites were pink or red roses and strawberries. Strange as it seems each time I’m low, a special token of love and kindness arrives at my door.” Thank you so much.” —E. and R. A.

“I enjoy the meals. Thank you.” —I. L.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Please mark your calendar for these opportunities to support

Lubbock Meals on Wheels!

MAY 12 & 13, 2017McPherson Cellars

6th Annual Vines & Wines Festival

McPherson Cellars

SEPTEMBER 2017 (TBD)

Big Wheels Deliver MealsLubbock Meals on Wheels

NOVEMBER 10–18, 2017“Easy as Pie”

Local Amigos & Market Street United Supermarkets

You can purchase pecans (halves or pieces) ALL YEAR LONG AT LMOW for just $9.00/lb!

Our pecans are locally grown and shelled. The entire $9.00 helps people remain at home, well fed, and

independent. Stock up now with these delicious locally grown pecans priced lower than most any place in town!

PECANS

Lubbock Meals on Wheels Staff BioName (Age): Isaiah Lucio Lopez (22)Occupation: Development CoordinatorStart Date: April 20, 2017

HOW DID YOU GET INVOLVED WITH LMOW? Post-grad life is a whirlwind. One day I got an email from my college advisor about a job opening at LMOW. Non-profit was something I had flirted with, so I decided to apply for the position.

DO YOU HAVE ANY KIDS AND/OR PETS? I have 5 dogs back home in San Antonio. Their names are: Sammy, Chili, Chavo, Cuate (Spanish for twin), and Flor (Spanish for flower).

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT BEING A NONPROFIT PROFESSIONAL? There are so many social issues in our world today. If we were to get behind one of those issues and fight for it, then we truly are making the world a better place. LMOW is caring for the community of Lubbock, who wouldn’t want to be a part of that?

WHO DO YOU FIND INSPIRATIONAL? Both my father and mother. My father immigrated from Mexico in his teens and forged a life for himself, and for my mother and I. He taught me what it means to be proud of who I am. My mother is one of the sweetest and most welcoming people I know. She taught me to respect all walks of life.

YOU ARE A NEW ADDITION TO A CRAYON BOX. WHAT COLOR ARE YOU AND WHY? “Serendipity Seafoam” because I can be very mellow, but also very present in any moment of life.

WHAT CAN YOU SIMPLY NOT RESIST? A big bowl of Pho with my friends.

A PENGUIN WALKS THROUGH THAT DOOR RIGHT NOW WEARING A SOMBRERO. WHAT DOES HE SAY AND WHY IS HE HERE? He would probably ask me where the best margarita is because he wants to cool off, then I would offer to take him because who wouldn’t want to share a drink with a penguin wearing a sombrero?

WHAT WOULD I FIND IN YOUR REFRIGERATOR RIGHT NOW? Pizza Rolls

WHAT IS YOUR MIDDLE NAME? Emmanuel

WHAT IS THE NUMBER ONE DISH THAT YOU ABSOLUTELY WON’T EAT?I refuse to be near Pig’s feet. I don’t know how people are capable of eating those.

DeAnn Britton ~ retired ~

after almost 10 years at Lubbock meals on Wheels!

We wish her all the best with her well-deserved time away from work.

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Congratulations to benefit drawing winners Jane Chua Tuan, $1,000 Amazon Gift Card & Gloria Torres, 2 southwest round-trip tickets

Thanks to our many silent auction item donors, volunteers, Lubbock Meals on Wheels staff and board members, Grady Henly Decorators, and Civic Center staff for all of

their efforts and assistance to make this evening an incredible success.

RESTAURANTSAffordable StorageApple Tree Cafe & BakeryBCS CateringBJ’s Restaurant & BrewhouseBlue Sky Texas Brookdale MontereyBurgerFiCampisi’sChilito’s Pepper CaféCOWamongusCujo’s Sports Bar & GrillDanny’s Fins & HensDunkin’ Donuts/Baskin RobbinsDynamic Foods/Furr’sEinstein Bros. BagelsEssence Bottled WaterFolger’s CoffeeFreshiiGreat American CookiesKeva JuiceLa Diosa CellarsMCM Elegante Hotel & Suites

McDonald’sMontelongo’s Mexican

RestaurantNothing Bundt CakesPecan Grill at the OvertonPecan RidgePure Water Ice & Tea Co.Raising Cane’s Chicken FingersRed Robin Gourmet BurgersRockfishRuby Tequila’sSam’s ClubSheridan’s Frozen CustardShrimp GalleySmoothie King Spec’s Fine FoodsThe CakeryThe Ruffled Cup

PURPLE LEVEL SPONSORCity BankWild West Harley-Davidson

GREEN LEVEL SPONSORAffordable StorageJane BurnsChapman Harvey ArchitectsHill & Ioppolo

Oral Surgeons of LubbockInterim HealthcareLam & Company, PCSysco West TexasTeinert Commercial Building

ServicesTyler TechnologiesSuddenlink

GOLD LEVEL SPONSORABF Commercial Roofing

& Foam, Inc.Alliance Credit UnionAndrus Brothers RoofingAtmos EnergyCalvert Home HealthCrown PointHome Instead Senior Care

Hospice of LubbockKAMC/KLBKLubbock County District AttorneyMullin Hoard & Brown, LLPSanders Funeral HomeSouth Plains Electric CoopSurge Energy, Inc.West Texas Realtors

SILVER LEVEL SPONSORAlderson Auto GroupAmerican National BankBrink FleetMike and Terry ByrneCivic Lubbock, Inc.Covenant Children’sFirstBank & TrustIndia Association of West TexasLubbock AJ MediaLubbock Senior Link MagazineMcMahon Vinson Bennett, LLPProsperity BankSanford and Tatum Insurance

OTHER RECOGNIZED PARTNERS:

Aflac-LaQuita CarthelAmeriPride LinensKristin Bednarz, PhotographerJane O. BurnsChad and Karen CaddelCovenant Children’sDaylight Donuts - 34th StreetDominos Pizza-VictorFirst United BankHud’s Auto ServiceLewis, Kaufman, Reid, Stukey,

Gattis & Co., P.C.NTS CommunicationsOfficeWisePeoples BankSES Southwest Exposition

Service-a division of Grady Henly Decoraters, Inc.

The Fig and FlowerYWCA of Lubbock

Merci Beaucoup for a wonderful Mardi Gras, 2017!

Lubbock Meals on Wheels’ Mardi Gras, 2017 was dazzling, thanks to all of the local support that we received. This year we raised over $100,000, (an all-time high), and we had over 1,500 people in attendance. There was so much going on with thirty-nine restaurants featuring their food, live music by Element, table-side entertainers, a large silent auction, the activity area, and the always fun Kristin+Camera photo booth. The Mardi Gras King and Queen (Paul Tubbs and Heidi Waggoner) reigned over the event in true Mardi Gras style. SAVE THE DATE NOW for next year’s Mardi Gras to be held on Tuesday February 27th, 2018. Many thanks to the following—you made this event wonderful!

A donation to Lubbock Meals on Wheels is a great tribute for a: Birthday, Anniversary, Holiday, Special Event or in Memory of a Loved One

With any tribute or memorial donation, an acknowledgment card will be sent to the person or persons you indicate. For tribute and memorial contributions, please cut out card below, complete and send to: Lubbock Meals on Wheels, 2304 34th St, Lubbock, TX 79411

YOU CAN ALSO HELP OUR PROGRAM IN THE COMING YEARS BY: Remembering Lubbock Meals on Wheels in Your Will OR Giving Monthly by Bank Draft

PLEASE SEND AN ACKNOWLEDGMENT CARD TO: (please print clearly)

Name ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________________ City _________________________ State ______ Zip __________

This gift is from ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________________ City _________________________ State ______ Zip __________

Payment: o MC o VISA o Discover Card #: ___________________________________________ Security Code ___________ Exp Date ____ / ____

Authorized Amount: $ __________________ OR o Check is enclosed for the amount of $ ___________________

o Special Occasion (Specify the occasion) ____________________________________________________________________________________

o Memorial (Name of person to be remembered) _______________________________________________________________________________

o Pet Memorial (Name of pet to be remembered) __________________________________________________ dog/cat/other ___________________

You Folks Keep The Wheels Turning!

These folks keep our folks in treats, water, and flowers, and help keep

us shiny and in business!

CakeExpress Care of Lubbock

Fastpay PayrollGlazed Honey Ham

Johnson Pumping & Grease ServiceLubbock Avalanche-JournalLubbock Wholesale Florist

Nothing Bundt CakesRacer Classic Car Wash

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NEWS ON WHEELSLubbock Meals on Wheels, Inc.2304 34TH STREET | LUBBOCK, TEXAS 79411

806.792.7971 | www.lubbockmealsonwheels.orgA D D R E S S S E R V I C E R E Q U E S T E D

News on WheelsVolume 38, Number 2 | April 2017

Published QuarterlyNews on Wheels is available to friends of

Lubbock Meals on Wheels as a public service.

Executive DirectorLisa Gilliland

Assistant DirectorMary Gerlach

DevelopmentCoordinator

Isaiah Lucio Lopez

Program CoordinatorSamantha Bowe

Volunteer CoordinatorBarbara Bulen

Administrative AssistantJennifer Morton

Food Service DirectorRoberta Schroyer

Food Service StaffJerry Billington

Kynnedy GleasonJanie SanchezDaniel Vargas

Michael Villarreal

AccountantKara Henslee

— 2017 —Board of Directors

PresidentBeverly McBeath

Past PresidentCurry Blackwell

Vice PresidentVickie Noyola Al-Souki

TreasurerCurry Blackwell

SecretarySusan McEndree

Karen CaddelRose ChaseBill Franklin

Dodie GrinnellBrent GuinnL’Anna Jones

Russ LamDon Lynn

Featured PetsSnoopy Reyna

Lubbock Meals on Wheels | LMOW @LubbockMOW | #LetsDoLunch #MoreThanaMeal

‑ MISSION STATEMENT ‑Respecting the dignity of every human being, no matter their need or physical condition, Lubbock Meals On Wheels will provide nutritious, home-delivered meals to those who are homebound, elderly, or disabled. We shall seek to break the social isolation experienced by the homebound, by providing warm, caring, friendly contact through our volunteers.

BRING YOUR ALUMINUM CANS TO LUBBOCK MEALS ON WHEELS! Regular trips are made to recycle these materials, and the money received provides funds for our

programs. You can help the environment and Lubbock Meals on Wheels by bringing your aluminum cans to 2304 34th Street during office hours, Monday – Friday, 8a.m. - 4:30p.m. Special thanks to

Jarvis Metals Recycling, Inc. for providing a trailer for our program.

* TRIVIA! * About 75 percent of all aluminum ever made is still in use, thanks to recycling. (Source: Aluminum Association) * TIP! * Got a tough dishwashing mess? Use wadded up aluminum foil to scrub it away!

LMOW has an answer to that age-old question, “What’s for dinner?” Monday - Friday from 8:00am – 4:30pm you can come by our office and pick up a house made quiche for your evening meal. It goes straight from the freezer to the oven. We have seven varieties to choose from: Green Chile Chicken, Chicken & Broccoli, Ham & Cheese, Italian Sausage, Spinach & Bacon, Spinach & Mushroom (vegetarian) & Mexicana (vegetarian). Quiches are $14.50 for one/two for $28.00 plus tax. With your “frequent quiche card” you buy 10 and get one free!

For more information or to place a large order, simply call 806-792-7971.

Longer days mean you want to be outside, not in the kitchen!

Remember You Can Make Online Donations at www.LubbockMealsOnWheels.org

FOLLOW US! INSTAGRAM & TWITTER @LubbockMOW & Lubbock Meals on Wheels - LMOW on Facebook! #LetsDoLunch #MoreThanaMeal

If you would prefer to receive your LMOW newsletter via e-mail send a request with your name, physical address, and email to [email protected] or call 806.792.7971.

Thanks, in large part, to a very generous donation from the J.T. and Margaret Talkington Charitable Foundation, our long-anticipated expansion/renovation is in full swing! We expect our construction to be completed by the end of 2017. Follow our website and social media to watch the progress!

You CAN Help!

EXPANDING TO FEED THE NEED