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Saving the manatees was one of Jimmy’s passion projects. Please see below for information on the Save the Manatee charitable organization for more details on this amazing creature and how to to help.

Celebrate manatees with us all month long

View this message on our website. FOLLOW US: November 1 marks the beginning of Manatee Awareness Month, and as we all know, Jimmy started Save the Manatee, and we’re ready to make waves of care, action, and kindness all month long. Manatees are returning to Florida’s warm-water springs, and we’re calling on our amazing community to celebrate their being and help raise awareness for the challenges they face and the steps we can all take to protect them. This year’s theme focuses on the ripples of kindness each of us creates. Whether you’re sharing your adoption story, joining us for a virtual event, or simply spreading the word, every action matters. Here’s how to get involved: Visit our Manatee Awareness Month Hub: Live now with videos, activities, and tips for how to help. Share your “Why I Adopt” story: Post a reel, photo, or favorite memory and tag @savethemanateeclub. You can also check out our social media toolkit for more ways to share the love for manatees. Join our free webinar: Manatee Law School Monday, November 3 | 12:00–1:00 p.m. EST Learn about laws that help protect manatees and their habitat. No legal background required! Manatee Awareness Month is more than a celebration—it’s a reminder that your voice, your care, and your actions help protect manatees every day. Thank you for being part of this movement. For the manatees, All of us at Save the Manatee Club 317 Wekiva Springs Rd., Suite 100, Longwood, FL 32779 | Tel: 407-539-0990 Save the Manatee Club © 2025 All rights reserved. FOLLOW US: Forward to a friend | Visit our website | EIN: 59-3131709. Save the Manatee® Club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Donations are tax-deductible. Save the Manatee Club does not share, sell, or publish our donors’ names or addresses. A COPY OF OUR OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES OF YOUR STATE BY CALLING TOLL-FREE WITHIN YOUR STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. YOU MAY ALSO VIEW ORGANIZATIONAL AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION.

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Hello Parrot Heads!

“Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat…”  Yes!  It is the annual PHoPS Christmas Party announcement.  I look forward to seeing everyone there!

On Saturday, December 13th, we will be returning to the Burien Elks Lodge #2143 for an evening of food, music, dancing, fun, and of course, a “Party with a Purpose.”  This year we are pleased to present “Turn Left on Blue“, a 10-piece band rockin’ the greatest hits from to 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s.

This party is FREE for PHoPS members and once again will include a pasta buffet dinner!!  Non-PHoPS members are welcome to attend for $20.00 per person, but that fee includes a PHoPS membership for 2026!!  So bring your friends and welcome them into our “Party with a Purpose”!

It is absolutely critical that you RSVP for this party no later than December 3rd, as we need to provide the Elks Lodge chef a head count for the dinner!!  If you do not RSVP by December 3rd, you can still attend, but you will NOT receive the dinner.  To RSVP for the Christmas party, to RSVP please click on the link https://phops.com/calendar/christmas-party,  where you will be able to RSVP and sign up to help at the party (selling 50/50 raffle tickets, Heads or Tails wristbands, silent auction helper, front door check-in, decorate, etc.) 

PHoPS Annual Christmas Party

*Official PHoPS Event* — Be sure to wear your club badge!!! — This is a 21-and-over event!!

Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025

Time: 5:00 pm to 10:30 pm – Happy Hour (no host bar) 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm; Pasta Buffet Dinner served 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm; Live Music/Dancing/Fun/Games 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm

Place: Burien Elks Lodge #2143, 14006 1st Ave. S., Burien, WA

Music: “Turn Left on Blue“, a 10-piece band rockin’ the greatest hits from the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s

Cost: FREE to PHoPS members; $20.00 per person for non-PHoPS members (fee includes a PHoPS membership for 2026)Details:

 We will “Party with a Purpose” collecting unwrapped toys/gifts or gift cards for the Forgotten Children’s Fund. Please don’t forget about the older kids!!We will also be holding a Silent Auction, a 50/50 raffle, and our infamous “Heads or Tails Game” with all proceeds benefiting the Elks’ Children’s Therapy Program. In addition, we will continue our annual tradition of holding a Parrot Head/nautical/beach-themed ornament exchange.  Those who want to participate in the exchange are asked to bring a wrapped ornament.

Lodging: The Burien Elks Lodge is located 4.2 miles from the Sea-Tac Airport.  The airport is surrounded by hotels representing every major hotel chain. We recommend booking the hotel of your choice.

Note: NEW WAY TO RSVP!!!RSVP’s MUST be received by December 3, 2025.  To RSVP please click on the link https://phops.com/calendar/christmas-party,  where you will be able to RSVP and sign up to help at the party (selling 50/50 raffle tickets, Heads or Tails wristbands, silent auction helper, front door check-in, decorate, etc.) 

Contact: Katie Van Buren phopssocial@gmail.com

Good morning Parrot Heads!!

This Saturday, November 8th, our Saltshaker Saturday Social will be returning to one of my favorite tiki bars, A Very Taki Tiki Bar & Grill in Edmonds.  They have been a very welcoming host for our past events there, and they go all out to make us feel welcome.  They offer a fun drink and food menu.  The party runs from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

We are asking those attending to bring nonperishable food items, which will be donated to the Snohomish County Volunteers of America Food Bank.  Can’t get to the store??  No worries, we will gladly accept cash donations as well.  With the ongoing government shutdown, many people in our communities are facing serious hardships.  Let’s do what we always do, “Party with a Purpose” to help our neighbors in need.  Please see the list below for the most needed items.

PHoPS Saltshaker Saturday Social

*Official PHoPS Event* — Be sure to wear your club badge!!!

Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025

Time: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Place: A Very Taki Tiki Bar & Grill, 518 Main St., Edmonds, WA

Info: Meet for some socializing, drinking, and eating.  All club members, friends, and family are welcome and encouraged to join in the fun!Details: This is a 21 and older event. 

Please bring nonperishable food items to be donated to the Snohomish County Volunteers of America Food Bank.  

Contact: Katie Van Buren phopssocial@gmail.com

Most Needed Items:

• Canned meals
• Canned meat (tuna, chicken, etc.)
• Healthy cereal/oats
• Fruits & vegetables
• Grains (pasta, rice, quinoa, barley, etc.)
• Soup and broths
• Non-dairy milk – shelf stable (oat, almond, soy)
• Cooking oils
• Spices
• Salt, brown and white sugar (bulk ok)
• Flour (no bulk please)
• Baby items (squeeze food pouches, wipes, diapers sizes 4–7)
• Hygiene items (feminine products, toothpaste, toothbrushes)
• Paper items (toilet paper, paper towels)
• Household items (Clorox wipes, reusable grocery bags)

I hope you have a tiki kind of day!

Lora

Good afternoon Parrot Heads,

It is hard to believe, but just six short weeks from tonight, PHoPS will be hosting our annual Christmas Party.  Plans have been in the works for several months to stage one of our best parties ever!!

On Saturday, December 13th, we will be returning to the Burien Elks Lodge #2143 for an evening of food, music, dancing, fun, and of course, a “Party with a Purpose.”  This year we are pleased to present “Turn Left on Blue“, a 10-piece band rockin’ the greatest hits from to 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s.

This party is FREE for PHoPS members and once again will include a pasta buffet dinner!!  Non-PHoPS members are welcome to attend for $20.00 per person, but that fee includes a PHoPS membership for 2026!!

It is absolutely critical that you RSVP for this party no later than December 3rd, as we need to provide the Elks Lodge chef a head count for the dinner!!  If you do not RSVP by December 3rd, you can still attend, but you will NOT receive the dinner.  To RSVP for the Christmas party, please go to the link below and fill out the RSVP template.

Here is the pertinent information  …

PHoPS Annual Christmas Party

*Official PHoPS Event* — Be sure to wear your club badge!!! — This is a 21-and-over event!!

Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025

Time: 5:00 pm to 10:30 pm – Happy Hour (no host bar) 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm; Pasta Buffet Dinner served 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm; Live Music/Dancing/Fun/Games 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm

Place: Burien Elks Lodge #2143, 14006 1st Ave. S., Burien, WA

Music: “Turn Left on Blue“, a 10-piece band rockin’ the greatest hits from the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s

Cost: FREE to PHoPS members; $20.00 per person for non-PHoPS members (fee includes a PHoPS membership for 2026)Details:

 We will “Party with a Purpose” collecting unwrapped toys/gifts or gift cards for the Forgotten Children’s Fund. Please don’t forget about the older kids!!We will also be holding a Silent Auction, a 50/50 raffle, and our infamous “Heads or Tails Game” with all proceeds benefiting the Elks’ Children’s Therapy Program. In addition, we will continue our annual tradition of holding a Parrot Head/nautical/beach-themed ornament exchange.  Those who want to participate in the exchange are asked to bring a wrapped ornament.

Lodging: The Burien Elks Lodge is located 4.2 miles from the Sea-Tac Airport.  The airport is surrounded by hotels representing every major hotel chain. We recommend booking the hotel of your choice.

Note: NEW WAY TO RSVP!!!RSVP’s MUST be received by December 3, 2025.  To RSVP please click on the link https://phops.com/calendar/christmas-party,  where you will be able to RSVP and sign up to help at the party (selling 50/50 raffle tickets, Heads or Tails wristbands, silent auction helper, front door check-in, decorate, etc.) 

Contact: Katie Van Buren phopssocial@gmail.com

I look forward to seeing all of your smiling faces there. 

Cheers,

Phil Pompeo

PHoPS President

phopsprez@gmail.com

Parrot Heads of Puget Sound

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“Northwest Latitudes, Laid Back Attitudes”

Hello PHolks,

Your friendly neighborhood tech guy here with a special reminder… 

Make sure that you have your automatic cell phone backups turned on!

Recently, a club member lost their phone. And while most things like phone numbers are easy enough to enter into a new device. Years of pictures, movies and music could be gone forever. 

So please… back-up, sync, copy, or do whatever you need to to safeguard your memories.

This has been a parrot head public service announcement… 

We now return you to your normal day.

Bubbles Up!