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🌱 Patch AM: How a Point Pleasant caregiver gets vital medical gear for free

Also, don't miss School of Rock Summer Season Showcase on the Point Pleasant Patch calendar

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Hello Point Pleasant! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Point Pleasant caregiver gets vital medical gear for free

Also on today's calendar: School of Rock Summer Season Showcase and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 79, low: 70.
  • Saturday: Periods of sun; less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Episcopal medical equipment ministries help ease the burden of illness, mobility issues (episcopalnewsservice.org) — A Point Pleasant resident, Nancy McCormick, relies on a free church-run medical equipment ministry in Eatontown to care for her 97-year-old mother, swapping items as her needs change. The story highlights how this Episcopal "loan closet" and a similar one in Oregon provide wheelchairs, walkers, shower chairs, and other supplies at no cost, while also offering emotional support to families under stress.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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