Last Thursday we welcomed Judy Milinowski who told us about the personal and spiritual journey that led to her writing her first, definitely not her last, book “Bridges To The Beyond." She started her talk by asking us if we had spirit encounters. For such a "service above self," practical, get ‘er done group it was surprising how many of us raised our hands. She then read passages from the book, and the adventures and lessons learned when she listened and acted on the paths suggested by her spirit guides. Not a usual Rotary talk, but Judy kept us engaged and interested in her journey.

This Thursday is our annual “Veterans Dinner." We'll be hosting around 70 veterans, active duty members, family or friends. It's a fun, inspiring night. The Rotary High School Interact Club members do all the waitering, greeting our guests, and clean-up. We could never pull this off without them, but more importantly they make the night so much more fun.

But, alas, they are in school during the day…so we have to set up the clubhouse for dinner for around 100 people. Please come Thursday at 9 a.m. to set up tables, chairs, tablecloths, silverware, and coffee cups…the whole thing. There's a lot to do, but it seems to go quickly and is for a good reason…to thank our service men and women for all they have given to our country.

The Rotary Club Barn is open every Saturday from 8:30 to 11 a.m. until Dec. 12, but the Big Gray Barn isn't heated, so dress warmly. It's a great place to find the perfect unique gift for a loved one, table and chairs for hosting the family during the holidays, tools, warm blankets, you name it, the Rotary Club Barn probably has it. Of course if there's a big storm, or the electricity is out we won't open that Saturday. We are still doing pick ups until Monday, Nov. 23 Call 207-619-1417 to arrange a pickup or drop-off.

We were delighted that several families joined us at our Thursday meeting last week. You can join us too. We meet every Thursday at 6 p.m. at our Clubhouse at 66 Montgomery Road in Boothbay Harbor.

Join us, you'll be glad you did. For more information visit https://www.boothbayharborrotary.org/