SADOE member and Sparks City Councilman Donald Abbott is once again leading an effort in what has become an annual public service campaign to encourage local children to send hand made Valentine’s Cards
to deliver to local seniors, several of of whom are alone or without families.

He is encouraging the community to have children make Valentines/ Friendship cards and looking to partner with elementary schools and parents. You my drop them off at Cardinal Financial, 979 Pyramid Way, Ste 101 in Sparks by Feb. 7. Last year the campaign resulted in nearly 4,000 Valentine’s Day Cards to local seniors at 51 different locations. This year’s goal is to reach 5,500.

Donald and his co-organizer of this campaign were featured on KOLO-TV Channel 8 last week and spoke about their campaign.

For more information and to get involved call Donald at 775-771-8674.

SADOE Member and Erin’s Isle Podcast creator Erin Breen is offering a  two-week exclusive tour of  Ireland, where she will share the stories behind it all May 23 through June 6, 2023

The tour features High Tea at Ashford Castle, Dublin Tour and its pubs, walk the Prom on Galway Bay, a visit the Donkey Sanctuary, a hike the Cliffs of Moher and much more.

The cost is $4,400 per person double occupancy  (Single Supplement: $1,065) and includes 12 hotel nights with breakfast daily, including downtown Dublin, Abbeyglen Castle and quaint Irish inns 4 dinners, including ‘Welcome to Ireland’ dinner, special dinners at Abbeyglen Castle and the Leename Hotel, and dinner in the cars of the original Orient Express.

Ground transportation, including Luas Trams, trains, the hop-on hop-off bus and private coach. $500 non-refundable deposit due upon booking, remainder due April 8.

Convenient airline booking and travel insurance, as well as pre- and post-trip additions, are available from Mandi Mendez, Business & Leisure Travel Solutions, [email protected]

The tour is limited to 12 persons so reserve your spot now! Contact Erin Breen by calling 775-379-6929.