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TODAY’S DAILY INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE ~ Ursula K. Le Guin

As one of the greatest science fiction and fantasy authors of all time, Ursula K. Le Guin certainly held a hand out in the dark. Her work, which includes more than 20 novels and over 100 short stories, pushed the boundaries of gender, sexuality, and race in speculative fiction. She also explored alternative social and political systems, whether in far-future space colonies or the fantastical world of “Earthsea.” In a writing career that spanned almost 60 years and numerous awards, Le Guin touched upon everything from feminism to anthropology to moral development. And no matter how complex the themes, there was always a celebration of life in her work. As she once said, “We don’t live in order to die, we live in order to live.” 

Attention Residents of Beacon Housing Authority

This is just a gently reminder for Tenants who live in the High Rise Units.

Please do not use the intercom in your building to randomly buzz unknown visitors. If you do not know the person on the intercom and if they do not identify themselves please do not let them into the building.

There was a recent incident earlier this month in which people posing as religious solicitors were discovered in the Forrestal Height High Rise. This is not acceptable as it posed a risk to all who reside in the building. BHA is asking residents to be proactive when it comes to building security. If you do not know the person on the intercom do not buzz them into the building.

Thank you

BHA Management.

Unites Way Is Looking For Talent



Seeking Contestants for United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region’s 2023 Talent United Competition.
Deadline: March 23, 2023Voting for the top nominees will be from April 10 – May 8, 2023

EXAMPLES OF TALENTS (MUST BE FAMILY FRIENDLY):
Singing
Dancing
Playing an instrument
Stand-up comedy
Poetry or spoken word
Acting or monologues
Juggling
Magic tricks
Gymnastics or acrobatics
Martial arts or self-defense demonstrations
Painting or drawing
Sculpture or pottery
Fashion design or modeling
Cooking or baking
Speed Rubik’s Cube solving


The winner will be announced at our Celebration of Service Awards on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. The winner is determined by the most votes. To enter the contest, contestants must fill out the form online and include a link to your talent video.

Let’s bring a spotlight to you and your community.

APPLY

2023 TALENT UNITED CONTEST RULES AND DATES:
Contest is open to anyone who lives, works, or attends school in Dutchess or Orange Counties.
Adults and children are eligible.
Video submission must be no more than 3 minutes long.
Video submission must be uploaded to YouTube as “unlisted” and link to video must be included with the application form.
Applications and video links must be received by UWDOR by March 23, 2023.All contestants must fill out and upload completed media release form with application. For those under 18, a parent or guardian must provide consent.All videos will be reviewed by a panel of judges who will determine our top entries.
The top entries will be announced on April 10, 2023.
The top entries will be voted on by your community (April 10 – May 8, 2023).You can share the link of your page on social media with family and friends.
Voting ends promptly on Monday, May 8, 2023 at 9:00pm.Winner will be determined by the highest number of votes received by May 8, 2022 at 9pm.
All top contestants will be listed in the Celebration of Service program journal.
The top three winners will be notified on May 10, 2023.THE FINAL THREE:
The top three contestants will be showcased at the Celebration of Service on May 17, 2023 at The Grandview in Poughkeepsie.
The top three winners will be invited as our guests (with a guest) to the Celebration of Service.
The winner will perform (if possible) at the Celebration of Service.Prizes will be awarded to the top three winners.
The top three winners will be featured in a UWDOR publicity campaign.
The top three winners will receive a donation to their favorite charity (501c3) located in either Dutchess or Orange County.

TODAY’S DAILY INSPRIATIONAL QUOTE ~ Isabel Allende

Chilean author Isabel Allende is one of the most widely read Spanish-language authors in the world, with a style that combines magical realism, personal experience, and historic events. She began her writing career translating Barbara Cartland novels into Spanish, while surreptitiously adding a few changes to make the female characters more intelligent (a practice that later got her fired). She was a TV personality for a while, wrote for a feminist magazine, worked for the United Nations, and fled Chile to Venezuela following dictator Augusto Pinochet’s coup. She later moved to California, where she still lives and writes today. To say that she was well received in the U.S. would be an understatement: In 2014, Allende was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Barack Obama. 

TO RESIDENTS AT THE BEACON HOUSING AUTHORITY !

DON’T GET LEFT BEHIND THIS SUNDAY … MAKE SURE YOU SET YOUR CLOCKS FOR DAYLIGHT SAVINGS

Attention Residents of Hamilton Fish Plaza … Important Information

“A COMMUNITY THAT CARES IS A COMMUNIY THAT’S AWARE”

Join your neighbors and friends as we kick off a  

NEW YEAR, NEW BEGINNINGS, NEW NEIGHBORS, NEW IDEAS

AT HAM FISH PLAZA

The Beacon Housing Authority will be passing out surveys to the residents of Hamilton Fish Plaza. These surveys will ask Tenants for their input in regard to activities and programs they would like to see at Hamilton Fish Plaza.

Efforts to gather this information earlier were limited; thus, we will be delivering surveys to each apartment in HFP in order to reach every tenant. Please review and complete the survey by March 13th, 2023 and submit them into the drop box located in the Tenant’s Lounge.

Thank you

BHA Management

TODAY IS INTERANTIONAL WOMEN’S DAY ~ CELEBRATE!

Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women’s equality. Collectively we can all #Embrace Equity. https://www.internationalwomensday.com/Theme

Celebrate women’s achievement. Raise awareness about discrimination. Take action to drive gender parity.

IWD belongs to everyone, everywhere. Inclusion means all IWD action is valid.

OFFICE OF THE AGING ANOOUNCES FREE EVENTS

TODAY’S DAILY INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE ~ Robert Hunter

This lyric, from the Grateful Dead song “Scarlet Begonias,” is a prime example of the lyrical grace and wit Robert Hunter employed as a songwriter. Though he never played on stage, he was an irreplaceable member of the band and his partnership with lead singer Jerry Garcia spanned decades. “Scarlet Begonias” debuted in 1974 at the Cow Palace in Daly City, California, and was subsequently played 316 times in concert. It tells the story of a fleeting love affair in London, and this line can be taken as a poignant reminder to keep your eyes and heart open, because you never know what gifts life may serve up “if you look at it right.”