stock picks / reverse mortgages

Our next meeting is Monday, March 23, at 7:00 pm, with these suggested topics: 

1. Stock picks in this recession, led by Marvin Sage, followed by 
   
2. Reverse mortgages presented by resident/broker Carol Buzzard 
   
3. Added: presentation by Aggie Jordan re housing informational meeting, May 7.

Regarding item #2:

Carol J. Buzzard, Reverse Mortgage Specialist

SCPD forum club - euthanasia

Tonight I attended an excellent presentation and discussion at Sun City Palm Desert about doctor-assisted dying and hospice care.

The first part was given by Anita Rufus, a local media personality, and activist on this issue. Anita works with the organization, Partnership For End-of-life Choices. Through that organization, you can obtain a better Health Care directive than is standard in California; please check this out.

In answer to a question about drugs used to end life, Anita, in her forthright manner, mentioned the book Final Exit by Derek Humphrey, who founded the former Hemlock Society. There's a case in Georgia now that may clarify what is permissible in advising folks in 'dispatching' themselves. 4/22/09 Update: MSNBC Suicide group's manual urges celebrations.

The second part was given by Lisa Stork, a counselor/RN with Eisenhower Medical Center, who advises on hospice care, such as is given by Odyssey Healthcare. She pointed out the fact that many who are nearing death refuse food and water, and it is best to heed those wishes.

I earlier wrote about the SCPD Forum Club.

U.S. foreign policy / local favorites

Our next meeting is Monday, March 9, at 7:00 pm, with these suggested topics:

1. Has U.S. foreign policy changed for the better?  
   
2. What are your favorite local shops and eateries?
   

Regarding item #1:

Clinton visits to Asia and the middle East, not-so-secret letters to Russia, etc.