JULY 2019 Volume 13 Issue 9 MandarinNewsLineA Florida NewsLine Publication page 13 page 3 page 10 Get To Know . page 16 BFF Best Furry Friend Back In Time Michelle Wright Puzzles Italian American Local seniors soar in WWII biplanes By Martie Thompson Club recipient of
[email protected] Eagle project of Four seniors, all military veterans, from new bocce ball HarborChase of Mandarin recently went for rides in a World War II biplane, court courtesy of the Ageless Aviation Dreams By NewsLine Staff Foundation, a nonprofit organization
[email protected] established and dedicated to seniors and veterans with a desire to “soar like an When James Ranieri, 2018 president eagle.” Additional volunteers and spon- of the Italian American Club, reached sorship were provided by Sports Clips. out to the Boy Scouts of America, The special event was held on April 15 at North Florida Council with a need for Herlong Airport in Jacksonville. a boy scout to build a bocce ball court Photos courtesy Lindsey Moberg at the club, it was perfect timing for a “We were honored and excited to help Four military veteran seniors from HarborChase of Mandarin went for rides in a World War II biplane Troop 136 scout. Mason Navidi had courtesy of Ageless Aviation Dreams Foundation on April 15. make dreams come true for some of our already completed all of his required merit badges and qualifications, and amazing residents,” said Lindsay Moberg, According to Moberg, the idea for the Each senior received a signed cap and was in the process of deciding on his Director Life Enrichment at Harbor- special event was Becker’s.