Line dancing
DRAWS CROWDS TO NELSON CENTER
The Medic Keep the Beat Foundation, the nonprofit wing of Medic Ambulance, offers in-home safety assessments and modifications that help reduce the risk of falls and 911 calls before they happen.
EMS beyond the ambulance
The Medic Keep the Beat Foundation this year has rolled out a new fall prevention program for seniors.
“Through the ... Fall Prevention Program, we’re helping older adults across Solano County stay safe, confident and independent in their own homes,” the nonprofit wing of Medic Ambulance said in a flier.
“Our team provides in-home safety assessments and funds critical modifications – like grab bars, improved lighting, and non-slip flooring – that reduce the risk of falls and 911 calls before they happen,” the agency added. “In just our first few
months, we’ve already improved dozens of homes, built trust with underserved seniors, and strengthened the community’s connection to proactive emergency care. It’s EMS beyond the ambulance – empowering people to live safely every day.”
One client, Leslie Maynard, 80, “was referred to our program because she was afraid of falling and wanted to be safe and continue her independence in her own home.”
Clients come to the program through a variety of referral sources: local senior service agencies, healthcare providers, first responders and word of mouth.
“We also actively distribute fliers at senior apartment communities, food
banks, community centers, and clinics across Solano County to raise awareness,” the nonprofit said. “By meeting people where they are, we ensure our services reach the seniors who need them most.”
Maynard had a broken walker, was unable to shower safety, had to navigate for large steps to her front door and another large step from her laundry room and garage, which is how she exited her home.
“The Medic Keep the Beat Foundation Fall Prevention Program was able to provide her with a free Occupational Therapy safety assessment and modifications to improve her safety. Grab bars, non-slip strips along with a shower chair were placed
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in her shower,” the agency said.
“She was given a reacher to use and safely pick items off her floor and aid in dressing to prevent falls. A new walker was provided along with a ramp to safely and easily access her laundry and enter and exit her home.”
Duane Anderson is another client, who lives alone in an apartment.
The 65-year-old had a history of falls, and had an assortment of medical issues.
“The ... program was able to provide Duane with a four-wheel walker so he can safely ambulate in his home and community and sit when he felt tired or short of breath,” the agency said.
Shower and tub improvements were added, along with a toilet rail. He also was educated “on fall prevention, safety and energy conservation during his activities of daily living and functional mobility.”
Since the program was launched in January, more than 50 clients have been helped and 99 home visits have been made. More than 50 ramps have
A member of the Fall Prevention Program team installs some safety equipment in a senior’s bathroom.
been installed, more than 75 bars have been added and close to 100 types of durable medical equipment have been distributed.
The foundation works with Meals on Wheels and its fall prevention program, but they are independent of each other.
If you or someone you know needs help, contact the foundation by calling 707-644-1761, or to learn more, go to themedicfoundation.org.
Medic Ambulance is a familyowned service that has been operating in Solano County for 45 years.
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Line dancing class draws crowds at Nelson Center
AMY MAGINNIS-HONEY
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Each Monday through Wednesday, visitors at the Joseph Nelson Community Center can hear a bevy of instructions coming from the banquet room for about 90 minutes in the morning.
Shuffle left, right, right, cha cha, right shoulder turn are just some of the commands given by Don Hattala as he leads a group of nearly 40, including about a half dozen men, through line dancing classes.
A former aerobics instructor,
Hattala retired from IT and landed where Suisun City offers its programs aimed at those 50 or older.
Participants have traveled from as far as Davis and Napa. Some make the trek from Vacaville and travel to other senior centers in the area where dance classes are offered.
Kay Sporting is one of those.
“I go all kinds of different places,” she said.
Remy Davis is the same.
“It’s old people exercise,” she said with a smile.
They come once a month, also, for the monthly dinner dance. Davis
used to do ballroom dance.
Both emphasized you don’t need a partner for line dancing.
Irene Sinning is also in the class. Hattala is the best instructor, she said.
She keeps her travels to the Suisun City class, saying it’s the only one she has time for.
She retired from a federal job at Travis Air Force Base.
“All I do now is just have fun,” she said.
The fun at line dancing includes a potluck and monthly birthday celebration on the last Wednesday of the month.
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Don Hattala leads a line dancing class at the Joseph A. Nelson Community Center in Suisun City, Aug. 26.
Ruffin Apperson travels from Napa. He comes once a week. His wife also teaches taiko at the center.
He’s been doing line dancing seven to eight years and does what he can in the class despite knee issues.
“If you find a good class, you got to keep going,” Apperson said.
Hattala has been teaching the class since January 2022. He was invited by a fellow ballroom dancer. The couple teaching line dance prior opted not to come back after Covid, he said. Another instructor took over and died of cancer within six months.
“Fun” is the goal of line dancing, he said.
Hattala demonstrates every dance and the class joins in. He travels around the room so all can see. He does not want new people to feel overwhelmed.
The traditional picture of line dancing centers on country music, Hattala said.
“Worldwide it’s everything ... cha cha, rumba.” Pop music is played as well as Latin music, a class favorite, he said.
He and his wife, Gina Brown, attend an annual line dancing convention in Las Vegas. People come from around the world, Brown said.
Hattala taught 14 aerobics classes each week in Napa.
“You learn a specific routine (doing aerobics). That applies here,”
he said.
His choreography comes from popular YouTube dancers he subscribes to.
In the late 1990s, Hattala had a herniated disk. Sitting for long stretches made his back stiff, so he would get up and walk around. He continues that activity as well as walking his dogs.
Brown just retired from a long career as a surgical nurse. She helps her husband, also moving around in the class so participants can follow the moves.
And, she added with a smile, there are several retired nurses in the group, so if someone falls, they are there to pick the person up.
The class functions more as a family, Brown said.
“There’s a lot of socialization before and after class,” she said.
There are other line dance classes in the area geared toward seniors, she said. The goal of the Suisun City class is to be more challenging and offer
more popular dances.
“It builds your joints and your mind,” she said of the class. “You have to follow directions, so it’s good for the health of the body and the brain.”
Hattala and Brown are launching an evening line dance class at the Nelson Center for those who work during the day.
The class is scheduled for 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the center, 611 Village Drive, in Suisun City. There is a $6 fee. For more information, visit www. suisun.com/departments/recreationparks-marina/senior-programs.
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Seniors dance during a line dancing class at the Joseph A. Nelson Community Center in Suisun City, Aug. 26.
Seniors watch as Don Hattala demonstrates a dance move, Aug. 26.
Remy Davis embraces another senior during a line dancing class, Aug. 26.
7 benefits of socialization
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One of the primary lessons learned during the Covid-19 pandemic was how challenging social isolation can be. Social isolation often goes overlooked, but it’s a key contributor to poor mental health.
Experts state that it is increasingly important for adults to maintain an active social life as they age. There are many benefits that come from staying engaged and socializing with others. The following is a look at seven ways socialization benefits seniors.
1 Regular social interactions can help older adults avoid depression, anxiety and feelings of isolation, according to Integracare, a senior living company.
2 Social engagement can help reduce the risk of cognitive
decline and dementia because socializing helps to keep the mind sharp through new experiences.
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Socialization often revolves around an activity that gets seniors up and moving. While being sedentary is alright on occasion, consistently sitting or laying around can lead to high cholesterol, weight gain and high blood pressure. A 2019 study published in The Journals of Gerontology, Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences determined that older adults who interacted with people beyond their usual social circle of family and close friends were more likely to have higher levels of physical activity, greater positive moods and fewer negative feelings.
4 Regular social interaction may compel seniors to embrace healthier eating habits. Social events expose seniors to different types of
food, which can help them get the nutrients they need to live healthy.
5 Regular socialization can help seniors feel they are needed and have a sense of purpose, which can boost self-esteem. Engaging with others often means contributing to a community, and that can be satisfying.
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Getting out and interacting with others can serve as an informal wellness check, potentially alerting family and friends to issues that may need attention.
7 Getting outside and interacting with others can open seniors up to new hobbies. Whether that is participating in a new sport or joining a club, there are mental and physical advantages to engaging socially.
Socialization is an important factor in seniors’ overall wellness, and one that should be discussed along with diet, exercise and illness management.
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IBringing Compassion to the Call: Molly’s Angels Expands into Solano County
n a time when social connection is more important than ever, Molly’s Angels is making a quiet but powerful difference, one phone call at a time. Founded in Napa County, this nonprofit has recently expanded into Solano County, bringing its mission to combat isolation among older adults through Molly Cares, a friendly calling program that pairs volunteers with socially isolated seniors for weekly check-ins filled with warmth, conversation, and compassion.
The organization’s roots trace back to its founder, Marlene “Molly” Banz, a beloved Napa restaurateur who turned everyday acts of kindness into a lasting legacy. From feeding displaced seniors during a flood in 1986 to rallying community support for a grieving family in 1999, Molly’s compassion inspired the creation of Molly’s Angels, a nonprofit dedicated to connection and care.
Molly passed away in 2013, but her neighborly spirit lives on, right down
to the same phone number she once answered herself. One of her dreams was for the organization to reach other communities, a vision realized in July 2024 with the expansion into Solano County. Supported by the Napa/Solano Area Agency on Aging, Molly’s Angels launched the Molly Cares program to connect local seniors with caring volunteers.
The program is simple: volunteers commit to one 30-minute call per week with an older adult who may be living alone or lacking social contact. These calls ease loneliness, boost well-being, and sometimes uncover other needs, serving as both companionship and a safety net.
Vacaville volunteer Jo Anne Bucsko says, “The delight of delivering a joyful, weekly ‘hello’ to a client is one of the simplest vehicles I have ever known to actually make a small difference in this world.”
The need is real. Over 23% of Solano County residents are age 60+, many living independently without
nearby family or strong community ties. Molly’s Angels is working with local partners to reach those who would benefit most, and to find volunteers who want to make a difference from the comfort of home.
Volunteers receive training, ongoing support, and are matched with seniors based on shared interests. “With my phone and a cup of coffee in my favorite chair, I can change a person’s day,” says Vacaville volunteer Sharon Merrill.
If you’d like to volunteer or know a senior who could benefit from friendly weekly calls, visit www. mollysangels.com or contact 707224-8971 / mollysangels@mollys angels.com.
“Expanding into Solano County honors Molly’s belief that everyone deserves to feel seen and valued,” says Executive Director Devereaux Smith.
“With just one phone call a week, we’re proving that kindness still has the power to change lives.” ❙
A candid take on mortality, the power of friendship
STEVE LOPEZ LOS ANGELES TIMES
They gather several times a week in the parking lot of a Vons supermarket in Mar Vista, and no subject is off-limits. Not even the grim medical prognosis for 70-year-old David Mays, one of the founding members of the coffee klatch.
“It’s one of our major topics of conversation,” said Paul Morgan, 45, a klatch regular.
Mays is a cancer survivor with a full package of maladies, including diabetes, a faltering heart and failing kidneys. But since I met him almost two years ago, he has told me repeatedly that he doesn’t want dialysis treatment, even though it might extend his life.
“I get it, because it’s a lot of hours out of your day,” said Morgan, a schoolteacher who lives nearby. “People think you go in for dialysis for 15 minutes before you go straight to work. But really, it’s a part-time job.”
His treatment would require that he visit a dialysis center three times a week, for four hours each time, Mays said.
“For the rest of my life.”
“I don’t think I could do it,” said klatcher Kit Bradley, 70, who lives in a van near the supermarket with his dog, Lea.
I met Mays in October 2023, when he was living in his Chevy Malibu in a downtown garage that was part of the Safe Parking L.A. program. Mays later moved into an apartment in East Hollywood and still lives there, but his health has continued to deteriorate.
“He is Stage 5,” said Dr. Thet Thet Aung, Mays’ nephrologist at Kaiser Perman-
ente West Los Angeles.
For such patients, Aung said, death can be imminent. She told me she’s had many conversations with Mays about his treatment options, including dialysis in a clinic or self-administered at home. But not everyone does well on dialysis, she added, and when a patient makes an informed choice, “we respect their wishes.”
Mays has a refreshingly healthy attitude about mortality. Multibilliondollar industries cater to those who want to look younger and live longer, and about 25% of Medicare’s massive outlay is spent on patients in the last year of life, many of whom choose life-extending medical procedures.
Mays, in the time I’ve known him, has been realistic rather than fatalistic. He has told me he doesn’t think bravery, faith or spirituality has anything to do with his desire to let nature take its course.
“It transcends those things,”
he said.
He’s at peace with his fate, he explained, because he’s got friends, love and support.
On a recent day at his apartment, I watched Mays load medication from more than 20 vials into a weekly pill organizer.
“I could almost do this in my sleep,” he said as he arranged meds that resembled miniature jelly beans. This one for his kidneys, that one for his heart, his blood pressure, and on and on.
There were 18 pills in each compartment. And none of that will cure any of what ails him, he said.
“You just have to keep doing it, and doing it, just to stay at a sustained level,” he said. “It’s not like … I feel great because I took this stuff.”
Two women in Mays’ life are heartbroken about his condition but respectful of his refusal to try dialysis.
“I don’t want him to suffer for the
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David Mays, 70, center, enjoys a morning get together with Paul Morgan, left, and Kit Bradley in a Vons parking lot in West Los Angeles, June 25.
sake of placating other people,” said Mays’ daughter Jennifer Nutt, 47, of Merced.
Her parents divorced when she and her brother were young, and Nutt had no relationship with Mays until recently. She’s had her own trials, Nutt said, including homelessness.
Father and daughter began connecting in the fall of 2024.
“We spend hours every day talking. It’s like a nonstop festival of catching up,” and they’ve discovered they have the same cheeky sense of humor and pragmatism, and similar traits and interests.
“We like big words and thick books,” Nutt said.
David Mays takes medication for diabetes, high blood pressure, congestive heart failure and failing kidneys in his apartment at The Wilcox in East Hollywood, June 25.
The other woman is Helena Bake, of Perth, Australia, a registered nurse Mays affectionately refers to as “Precious.” They met in 1985, when Mays was visiting London, and Bake, 18 at the time, was working in a restaurant he visited with friends. After Bake moved to Australia, Mays visited her many times and became close to her entire family.
“He was lovely,” said Bake, who is not surprised by Mays’ attitude about his deteriorating health. “He’s always very positive and so pragmatic. He has this wonderful view of the world and the people in his life. It’s such a gift that he has.”
Mays, who gets by on Social Security payments, has set up a GoFundMe page to help pay for his cremation and send his ashes to Bake, to be scattered in his favorite places in Australia.
Lately, medical appointments with his several doctors, and the occasional ER visit, have gotten in the way of one of Mays’ favorite activities – the gatherings in the Vons parking lot.
Mays worked for many years in the Mar Vista area as a live-in elder care provider, and he’d bump into Bradley at a park, or Morgan in the strip mall that includes the grocery store. Several years ago, they made a habit of grabbing coffee around 7 a.m. and
hanging out near Mays’ car. Bradley’s dog often hops into the vehicle, a Vons employee named Elvis comes out for a smoke break, and others come and go.
“I had a cousin who had diabetes, and he called my mom one day and said, ‘I’m not doing it anymore,’ “ Morgan was saying the other day. His mother wasn’t supportive at first, he told the klatch, but she listened to her nephew’s explanation and came around. “Who could judge someone for the choices they make in that situation?”
“There’s a waiting list for kidneys of two to eight years,” Mays said. “Let’s say [in] four or five years, there was a kidney available. Your body can reject it … and then you’re back to the drawing board…. I told Precious about this like a year and a half ago … and she said, ‘I have to hang up now because I have to process this.’ And the next time I talked with her, she said, ‘I get it.’ ”
Mays said he doesn’t want to be “a prisoner to a process, like a machine or something.”
“And you have to do this indefinitely. It’s not like you’re on it for two or three years…,” he said. “It is. The. Rest. Of. Your. Life.”
“I’ve seen people that were on
dialysis,” said Bradley, a former musician. “I think I’d rather be just, if I gotta go, I gotta go.”
Morgan said his father, who died last year, had kidney problems in the end and resisted extreme measures to extend his life.
“It’s not like he was at all suicidal, just like David’s not,” Morgan said. “The thing about David is, he’s always been so resolute about it. We’ve never had a discussion where I felt like we could waver him, or like he was on the fence.”
When he first resisted dialysis, Mays said, doctors set him up in a room with a video that explained the process.
“I watched the whole thing, and that was the clincher,” Mays said. “By the time I got through looking at that, I’m just going, ‘Oh HELL no.’”
It’s not that he wants to die, Mays said. It’s that he wants to live on his terms.
“The irony of the whole thing is, it’s all the people that I have around me – they’re the reason I’m willing to go like this. What I get from them in the way of being … uplifted and loved, well, when you have all that, you can deal with anything.”
He has his klatch buddies, he has Precious, he has his daughter in his life again.
“With people around that give a damn about you, care about you, you can deal … with death, you can deal with dying.... And I told my doctors I would rather live a shorter period of time, but with what I feel to be some decent quality of life, than live a longer period of time and be miserable. And I would be miserable on dialysis,” Mays said.
“Plus, I’m 70. It ain’t like I’m 30 and there’s so much life to live. I am the age that I am, and I would like to go further, sure, but it has to close out soon. And I’m fine with that, because I have lived.”
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Senior Helpers helping local seniors for 16 years
Senior Helpers Solano-Yolo, a leading provider of in-home senior care, proudly marks 16 years of service in the local community. Under the leadership of CEO Bob Nations, who has a personal passion for caring for seniors inspired by his own experience with his grandmother, the agency continues to prioritize compassionate and personalized care for its clients.
With a deep understanding of the desire among seniors to remain in their homes, Senior Helpers offers a range of essential services, including assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, medication reminders and transportation to medical appointments and social activities.
Bob emphasizes the importance of quality care, consistently asking his staff whether new projects will enhance their standing as the best
senior care company in the area.
“Our mission is to preserve the dignity and independence of seniors while providing them with the support they need,” says Director of Care, Connie Hamilton. “We believe that personalized care is key, and we are dedicated to matching caregivers with clients based on their unique needs and preferences.”
The agency is renowned for its rigorous hiring process, selecting caregivers based on their experience, professionalism and compassion. Each caregiver undergoes specialized training in managing conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, ensuring the highest quality of care.
In addition to personalized service, Senior Helpers utilizes the innovative LIFE Profile assessment tool to develop customized care plans that focus on safety, independence, medical condition management and
overall quality of life. This comprehensive approach has resulted in strong relationships with clients and families, with many considering their caregivers as part of the family.
Senior Helpers Solano-Yolo enjoys a stellar reputation within the community and collaborates closely with local healthcare professionals, including doctors and social workers, who regularly refer patients in need of assistance.
For more information about Senior Helpers Solano-Yolo and the services they provide, please visit senior helpers.com/ca/solano-yolo or contact our office at 707-251-1540.
Senior Helpers is dedicated to improving the quality of life for seniors and their families by offering compassionate and professional in-home care services. ❙
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GoGo Grandparent Medical Trip Concierge Service available for Older Adults, Veterans
For Solano County veterans and older adults aged 60 years or older, the Medical Trip Concierge Services Program provides up to 30 reduced cost trips per month to medical and other essential appointments around Solano County, utilizing Uber, Lyft, and B811 Medical Transportation through GoGo Grandparent. For many older adults, standard rideshare services are unsuitable since they may not have a vehicle optimized for their specific mobility needs, such as being able to easily get in or out of a vehicle or offering storage for walkers and wheelchairs. GoGo Grandparent is a ridesharing service dedicated to older adults and those with a disability.
This Solano older adults Medical Trip Concierge Program using GoGo Grandparent was developed in response to the high priority mobility need of older adults and persons with disabilities to be able to travel to medical appointments. This need was identified after extensive outreach by the Solano Transportation Authority (STA) during city and countywide transportation summits conducted
during 2017-18 to update the STA’s Solano County Mobility Plan for older adults and people with disabilities. The program was then implemented in April 2019 and provides reduced-fare Lyft and Uber rides to medical appointments for Solano County residents aged 60 and older.
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic created an opportunity to expand the program to include ambulatory Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) certified individuals who were unable to get to medical or other essential services using the Intercity Taxi Card program due to a shortage of cab drivers. In April 2022, the program was expanded to include Solano County veterans to enable them to get to
medical appointments at the Martinez Veterans Affairs Clinic, two other locations in Contra Costa, and onto Travis Air Force Base. There are no age restrictions for either veterans or ADA-certified individuals with this program. In its most recent expansion, the Medical Trip Concierge Services Program partnered with B811 Medical Transportation to provide patrons with wheelchair accessible vehicles.
To date, the Medical Trip Concierge Services Program with GoGo Grandparent has provided over 80,000 rides to Solano County residents.
For more information about the GoGo Grandparent Medical Trip Concierge Service or other Solano Mobility programs, please visit www. solanomobility.org or call 800-5356883, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ❙
The Vista, an expansion to University Retirement Community, is Coming Soon. And once you see what we’re planning for the rooftop, you’ll understand why we’re so excited. Firepits with a lounge area.
door grills with shaded seating. Rooftop gardening. An indoor yoga and stretch studio. Outdoor exercise space. And…drumroll, please…covered pickleball courts! Inquire about the new residences at The Vista today.
Wanderlust Educators Choose Davis as Home Base
For Bill and Laura Lacy, life has always been about discovery –through education, travel, and meaningful connection. Their journey together, which began on a college campus in upstate New York, has taken them around the globe and through decades of impactful work in higher education. Now, the couple has chosen University Retirement Community (URC) in Davis, California, as their new home –a decision grounded in curiosity, shared passions, and a commitment to lifelong learning.
Originally from upstate New York, Bill and Laura met as undergraduates at Cornell University. Their connection was instant, sparked by a dazzling smile that soon led to marriage. But their early days together weren’t without challenges. Just six days after tying the knot, Bill shipped off to Korea to serve in an infantry division stationed along the volatile 38th parallel. It was an intense and impactful experience that left a lasting mark on their young marriage. Communication was limited, with taped messages exchanged through the mail, making those rare moments of connection all the more meaningful.
an impressive stamp collection.
As lifelong learners, the Lacys knew their ideal retirement would include more than relaxation – it would need to offer intellectual engagement, a vibrant social atmosphere, and the freedom to pursue what they love. After keeping a close eye on University Retirement Community for more than a decade, they were impressed by the quality of care, the warmth of the staff, and the community’s stellar reputation. Choosing URC was a thoughtful and enthusiastic “yes” to a new kind of adventure.
After Bill returned home safely from Korea, the two made a promise: as professors, they would only choose universities that accepted them both. They went on to become tenured professors and senior administrators, dedicating their careers to enriching the minds and lives of students and colleagues alike.
Beyond the classroom, traveling the world has long been a source of inspiration for Bill and Laura. Their past adventures span continents – a safari in Tanzania, a year-long sabbatical in Australia, visits with family in Europe, and most recently, a Mediterranean cruise that set sail from Athens, Greece. Their global connections remain strong, with one child living in San Francisco and the other in Paris.
When they’re not exploring faraway places, Laura and Bill remain active and engaged in their daily lives. Laura plays the organ and sings in the choir at Davis Community Church, while Bill rides his bike, attends sporting events, and curates
Their move comes at an exciting time for the community, as URC is currently adding a new expansion called The Vista. Once construction is complete in the fall of 2026, the Lacys will move into a brand-new home. There, they’ll enjoy a maintenance-free, resort-like lifestyle with access to comprehensive healthcare and enriching social opportunities, all just minutes from UC Davis. The community’s close ties to the university ensure they’ll always have access to lifelong learning opportunities.
Inspired by Eleanor Roosevelt’s words, “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams,” Bill and Laura look ahead with optimism and excitement. With URC as their new home, they’re ready for whatever comes next – new friendships, days filled with purpose and joy, and perhaps a few more stamps in their passports.
Bill and Laura Lacy are ready for their Kentucky Derby party.
