Thoughts and Ramblings

I got to thinking about something the other night. I was thinking about orphans, less fortunate children and the retired communities. And it made me wonder… how many of you are members of your local Moose? How many of you really know what the Moose is about? I know I used to think the Moose was just a bar that older people hung out at. I could not have been more wrong. The Moose is actually a Family Fraternity! Were you aware of that? Did you know the lodges are ‘family centers’? Have you ever heard of Mooseheart and Moosehaven? In short, Mooseheart and Moosehaven provide homes to children and seniors. But it does not stop there. In addition to the stable housing that Mooseheart Child City and Schools, Inc. afford children, they also provide them with encouragement, support and quality education. They are dedicated to caring for the young and old and to bring communities closer together.Your local Moose lodge probably has a wide variety of family activities for you to join into. And YES! I said FAMILY!! Kids are welcome in the social quarters of the lodge and typically, there are kid oriented things for them to do too. I know my kids LOVE going to our local Moose.

Your local lodge is most likely active in several local community services in your area as well. Yes, your local lodge supports your local community too!!! Call your local lodge and talk to the administrator to find our specifics.

Did I mention, your lodge is not-for-profit? I know our local lodge has the best food in town! And it is cheaper for us to go to the lodge to eat than it is to go to a fast food restaurant. With the outrageous gas prices and struggling economy, cheap entertainment and dining are very important if you want to go out somewhere! We go there for karaoke, dj’s, New Year’s Parties, Christmas Parties, etc. They have activities year round for families. And typically at least one event every week. Our kids LOVE to be able to go do karaoke or dance to a band or dj with us!

And before you ask, this is not some paid advertisement for the Moose. This is totally my thoughts, opinions and ramblings.

So to close, if you are not a member of your local lodge, I would suggest you go with someone as a guest and check it out! Or if you want to know more, or just want to make a donation to support children and seniors, you can go directly through Moose International. Check out their site.. and watch their video on Mooseheart… it will bring tears to your eyes for sure. I believe it is www (dot) mooseintl (dot) org.

Do you know a child that would benefit from a more stable environment and education? Maybe someone with divorced parents, etc that need a chance at having a better life. Or do you know a senior that is struggling and needs a miracle? You should check out the information on Mooseheart and Moosehaven! You may be just as amazed as I am by how much they do to help others! I know I, personally, wish I had known all that Mooseheart does back when my uncle took his own life, almost 20 years ago, and left his very young children without a stable parent to care for them. Perhaps, if they had gotten the chance to go to Mooseheart, theirs lives would have turned out differently. Perhaps… his oldest son would still be living today. And maybe the other 2 would be on a much better path in their lives as well. *sigh*

Ok, off my soapbox and back to photoshop, lol!!