This article is a review of several events and some personal thoughts.

A big thank you to Linda Arndt and all her volunteers for a very successful and fun-filled evening at this year’s Nature’s Gathering!! Thanks as well to all the Friends board members who contributed. Job well done.

As the “fall” weather seems more spring like, remember that the time for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing at Reinstein Woods is right around the corner. Get ready for some outdoor fun, and consider volunteering to help on weekends!

Hats off to Meaghan and her staff/interns for another great year at Reinstein Woods. Their dedication and efforts are always top notch and add something special to the Western New York community.

After our home computer crashed this weekend, losing all our data, including family/travel photos, all e-mail addresses and important documents, I realized that it’s not the end of the world. (You understand I’m writing this long hand!!) After several days I’ve come to realize the pleasure of less “clutter” and more simplicity in my life.

With that in mind, to all our “Friends”: Happy Thanksgiving, enjoy the holidays with those you love and do things that matter!!