Parting Shots, Oct. 10, 2024

Thank You, Mary --- Mary Parsons celebrates her retirement from managing the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House of Chatham Thrift Shop after four years. Under Mary’s leadership, the seasonal all-volunteer shop thrived. Mary and her team were celebrating another successful year when the shop had to shut down unexpectedly for the season after a recent storm flooded the Meeting House basement. Mary’s assistant manager, Pam Ebeling, will take her place next year, and Mary plans to continue participating. The UU Meeting House of Chatham Thrift Shop, also known as the "Bearly Used Thrift Shop" because of its bear mascot, helps to support recycling efforts, offers quality items at bargain prices, sponsors programs at the UU Meeting House, and develops community spirit. The shop’s team of 28 volunteers and the UUMH congregation deeply appreciate Mary’s years of dedicated service. COURTESY PHOTO

Broad Reach Healthcare Donates to Friends --- Bill Bogdanovich, president and CEO of Broad Reach Healthcare, presented a check to the Friends of the Chatham COA to help fund the Chatham Better Together program during a celebration of the 20-year anniversary of Broad Reach Hospice. Pictured from left are Michael Schell, chair of the select board; Sue Foster, treasurer of the Friends of the COA; Leah LaCross, the town’s director of community services; and Bogdanovich. AMY TAGLIAFERRI PHOTO

Pals For Life -- Emma Blankenship (on left) and Amy Tagliaferri volunteered at the Pals For Life golf tournament last week. This was the third annual Costello Classic and the 28th annual PFL golf outing. The money raised goes to hospitality employees who face a catastrophic event and need financial help with monthly bills. More info at palsforlife.com. LACEY UNDERALL PHOTO

Play Ball! ---The Cape Cod Senior Softball League held its annual banquet at the West Dennis Yacht Club on Sept. 19. A raffle generated a $1,043 donation to The Family Pantry of Cape Cod. Shown here, Jim Gunning, CCSSL Commissioner, presents a check to Chris Menard, pantry executive director, and Gary Conroy of the CCSSL. The Cape Cod Senior Softball League has 375 players between 50 and 85 years of age and plays in Harwich, Dennis, and Yarmouth. In 2024 the league also started a Coed Division. COURTESY PHOTO