Founding Member;
News from Betsy Bertolino, who some of you may remember—she is one of our founding members and taught many of us before she and her husband, Carl moved to Florida, quite a few years ago. We’ve just learned that Carl had a severe stroke, and died 6 days later, in December. He was 94, and she is now 91. They had planned to move to our upper peninsula, where one of their daughters and son-in-law live. So with the help of her children and some good friends, Betsy is now back in Michigan. She is “in a Senior Center on a small mountain overlooking the towns of Houghton and Hancock. There is a river and lift bridge that connects the two towns and it is very beautiful and historic and scenic up here – I also look at ski slopes across the river! … I moved up in March, but it has taken me quite a while to really get here and be here – focused and grounded. Susan and Brian are retired now & live in Baraga, a few miles away and I see them often.”
“I feel so honored to be a Lifetime member of YAGD, and I am so happy that it is still thriving. You and all the others who keep the organization going are doing a fantastic job. Love & blessings to You and All. Namaste’, Betsy
Betsy’s new address will be posted in our soon to be updated member listing.