Dear Rotarians, 
 
What a great time of year this is. Many of you enjoyed time together this past week at Bill’s home. Thank you, Bill, for opening up your home. This time of year is truly a time of giving and receiving. I came across this article the other morning about gifts that we all can give that don’t cost us anything. When I read this I thought of the club and each of you and the gifts that you offer. 
 
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1) THE GIFT OF LISTENING... 
No interrupting, no daydreaming, no planning your response. Just listening.
2) THE GIFT OF AFFECTION... 
Be generous with appropriate hugs, kisses, pats on the back and handholds. Let these small actions demonstrate the love you have for family and friends.
3) THE GIFT OF LAUGHTER... 
Clip cartoons. Share articles and funny stories. Your gift will say, "I love to laugh with you."
4) THE GIFT OF A WRITTEN NOTE...
It can be a simple "Thanks for the help" note or a full sonnet. A brief, handwritten note, could be remembered for a lifetime, and may even change a life .
5) THE GIFT OF A COMPLIMENT...
A simple and sincere, "You look great in red," "You did a super job" or "That was a wonderful meal" can make someone's day.
6) THE GIFT OF A FAVOR... 
Every day, go out of your way to do something kind.
7) THE GIFT OF SOLITUDE... 
There are times when we want nothing better than to be left alone. Be sensitive to those times and give the gift of solitude to others.
8) THE GIFT OF A CHEERFUL DISPOSITION... 
The easiest way to feel good is to extend a kind word to someone. Really, it's not that hard to say "Hello" or "Thank You." 
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Have a great week and hope to see many of you this coming Wednesday at our morning meeting. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, December 16th, as that day we will have the director from the “Singing Angels” come and play for us. Bring a book that you have read that you want to share, if we are all good I hear that Santa may even make an appearance.
 
Cheers,
Dave Clements