Sad News

Ruth Flynn, retired elementary teacher, passed away on Monday, March 23. Ruth taught 1st and 2nd grades at Dickinson Avenue School for twenty-nine years. She is survived by her husband John, sons Geoffrey and Kevin and two grandchildren. Graveside services Thursday, March 26 at St. James Churchyard Cemetery.

Ruth’s colleagues remember her fondly as a well loved, innovative and creative teacher. She loved her students, revered her colleagues, and was always ready to help and give guidance. She loved staff functions and her passion for the arts was inspirational.

Spring Luncheon Postponed

Due to the current crisis our Annual Spring Luncheon has been postponed. The Spring Newsletter will not be available in print format, but will soon be available on our website. Check the website often!

New information will be posted on the website as it becomes available.   To help us keep members informed please send news items, helpful hints and other information to us for sharing. Send news items to Fran LaDuca.

As a service to our member we will be posting information related to Coronavirus several times a week.

Now is a good time to call old friends to catch up and remind everyone they are not alone. Stay well and keep safe. The R-UTN Executive Board.

2020 Census is Here

Homes have begun receiving their invitation to respond to the 2020 Census . These official Census Bureau mailings will include detailed information and a Census ID for completing the Census online. R-UTN Fran LaDuca has a message to all our members concerning the census.

I urge all members to respond to the census questionnaire – – I am a dinosaur where computers are involved, but I filled in my questionnaire on line!!  and it took less than 10 minutes – – if you can’t do it on line – make sure you respond to the paper copy when it is mailed to you –  this is important – – stay well – Fran

Updated States Stay at Home Orders

Updated as of April 14

States with a statewide order

Maine
Vermont
New Hampshire
Massachussets
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
West Virginia
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Missouri
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Kansas
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
Nevada
Colorado
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
California
Hawaii
Alaska
District of Columbia

States with Orders in Parts of State

Oklahoma
Utah
Wyoming


Walmart Opens Early for Seniors

To better support customers age 60 and up, Walmart stores will host a special shopping hour from 6 am to 7 am every Tuesday, Mar. 24 through Apr. 28. It will start one hour before stores open to the public, and pharmacies will be available during this time, as well. Vision centers will also be open to help with emergency and essential needs only.