Everywhere I went at the Mansion today, there were groups of people sitting on chairs, sofas and benches, reading the letters you have sent from all over the country and the world. There was a birthday party in the big room, then a letters distribution. It lifts the heart to go into almost every room and see the residents reading their letters and getting ready to reply to as many as they can.

It makes a big difference, as some of you know. I could not have imagined it. Everyone gets their letters, reads them, and then shares them. The laughter and excitement are palpable, and so healthy. This is the best medicine anyone could ever get.

You can write to the residents of the Mansion c/o The Mansion, 11 S. Union Street, Cambridge,N.Y., 12816. The first names of the Mansion residents who wish to receive your messages and gifts are Ellen, Jean, Mary, Gerry, Sylvie, Diane, Alice, Jean G., Mamdeline, Joan, Allan, Carl (Bob), John K, Aileen, Christie, Helen, Connie, Alanna, Barbara, Peggie, Dennis, John R., Bruce, John Z., Bill (a new Bill).

(Connie has decided to make baby hats for the newborns at the Albany Medical Center, she is looking for baby wool to knit. That would be helpful to her, she has already made mittens (from your wool) for everyone on the staff. If you have baby wool, you can send it to her at: Connie,  The Mansion, 11 S. Union Street, Cambridge, N.Y., 12816. and thanks)