THURSDAY

In the morning, I walked to the Dollar Tree next to Smart 'n' Final Supermarket and got some minor household supplies. Once home, I made lunch and went out to the middle to enjoy it and stayed for some time.  Later, I decided on a conventional dinner: sea bass, sweet potatoes, Brussel sprouts, and homemade apple sauce. Tasted good. 

Watched some regular news programs about the fire, then strolled over (a few yards away) to knock on Vickie's door. By that time, it was close to 7:00, so I didn't think she'd be working.  She wasn't, invited me in, and we had a good, heart-to-heart chat.

Home, I called Noreen, who was still very apologetic about the mix-up with Paradise Pantry on Wednesday. We had a nice talk and agreed to make a lunch date shortly. Suzanne called to say she, too has been having with her kitchen faucet running slowly. We're both wondering is there's some problem with the pipes.

T.O.P.S. today and I'm hoping I shed some of the last week's poundage. Unfortunately, it doesn't feel like it, but time will tell. 

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Finally, the mystery of why I got several checks from this outfit last month is solved. They're not from my health insurance, they're from T.O.P.S.: 

STAY ACTIVE, STAY REWARDED Dear Rosemary, Happy New Year! As we reflect on 2024, one thing is clear: TOPS members love Grouper! Over 700 TOPS members joined Grouper last year and received benefit payments to support their health-focused and community activities. Now, it’s your turn to make 2025 the year you stay active, engaged, and connected with Grouper. Here’s how Grouper works: If you're 65+ with an eligible Medicare Advantage or Medicare Supplement plan, you qualify. Once eligible, Grouper will send you a $50 annual check and $20 payments every three months for staying active with group activities, like attending TOPS meetings or connecting with friends. It takes seconds to check your eligibility, and these benefits can help you stay on track with your goals for health and community connection this year. Let 2025 be the year you prioritize your health and well-being with Grouper! Have questions? Call (883)-445-2400 or email info@hellogrouper.com. Wishing you a healthy and connected New Year, Your Friends at TOPS You’re receiving this email because you provided your email address when you signed up as a TOPS member. If you wish to unsubscribe, click the "unsubscribe" link below.

I don't understand their motivation, but if they want to add to the seventy bucks they already gave me, who am I to argue?