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walk, run, or stand around!
The 22nd Annual WIL to Run 5K is set for the morning of September 29. Register today to walk or run but if you just want to volunteer, your help is needed. You have the skills to do this! Hand out water or stand on a street corner and direct runners! Cheerleading welcomed!
Contact Patty West Morr if you want to volunteer. pwest@email.sc.edu
Register to run or walk at: www.strictlyrunning.com
Curiosity
I ran across this interesting article this summer and think it might provoke some original thinking. Why Curious People Have Better Relationships by Jill Suttie is based on novel research. She notes that curious people seem to be better protected from negative social experiences like rejection. Curious people are more resilient and cope better. Research is not sure if you can be trained to be more curious but it can be piqued by deliberate actions. The author remarks ” …our greatest regrets don’t come from trying and failing but from not approaching at all.”
Read the entire short article https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/why_curious_people_have_better_relationships
Summer Friday Blitz
Yes, it is hot outside! Come in and cool off on August 3rd (anytime from 1:30-5) at the SC Bar Building to help us respond to questions posted online by members of the public. The goal: get the backlog down to ZERO!
- I can assure you that you will learn something
- I promise a laugh or two
- I promise an extra special summer food treat
- Here is the link to sign up! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0445a8a82ea1fc1-friday
Celebration!
On April 11th the Pro Bono Program celebrated the recipients of the Pro Bono awards, welcomed our new Board members and congratulated our graduating members. The courtyard was awash in blue and green balloons ( a few escaped) and smiling faces.
More photos here! https://flic.kr/s/aHskw9jcev
