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Courtesy of Marita Seulamo-Vargas
National Charity League members lead games for residents at Lytton Gardens, a retirement community in Palo Alto. Sixteen eighth-graders from the Orchard Valley Chapter of NCL shared a lively afternoon with the seniors, playing bingo and classic board games.

The National Charity League’s Orchard Valley Chapter, which includes members from Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Mountain View and Cupertino, recently led games for residents at Lytton Gardens, a retirement community in Palo Alto.

Sixteen eighth-graders shared the afternoon with the seniors, playing bingo and classic board games.

Abbors

Steve Abbors, general manager of the Los Altos-based Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, plans to retire after nearly a decade at the public agency’s helm. He will stay on through the end of the year.

“Steve came aboard during a pivotal time for Midpen and helped us change course by continuing to preserve land while increasing our restoration and public access efforts,” said Larry Hassett, Midpen board president. “His leadership was critical in sustainably growing the organization to meet the needs of the public we serve.”

Kurt Motogawa, beloved husband, devoted father and friend to all passed away very unexpectedly on October 7^th while vacationing in Florida. He was 56.

Gladys Ann Berry Russell passed away peacefully on October 11, 2017 surrounded by her children, Randy and Terri.