Next Monday, May 27, we celebrate Memorial Day. It is a day dedicated to all those men and women who have served or are serving in the armed forces. Also to those buried here or abroad, those in veterans hospitals, and the many who are now civilians. This time last year the sound of gunfire, the boom of cannons thundered across countries. Nothing has changed. Only the names of some countries. In my column last year, I asked if we could give our men and women the gift of silence. The silence that comes with the end of battle, of bombs, of gunfire. Maybe, with the help of God, that silence will thunder around the world next Memorial Day.

Lower Macungie Senior Citizens meet noon June 4 at the Lower Macungie Township Community Center for a business meeting, bingo and other games. At the June 18 meeting there will be special entertainment after bingo. Call Doris at 610-966-3653 for information about her June 12 trip to the Dutch Apple.

Check with Lower Macungie Library for summer classes and events. Call 610-966-6864 or visit the website www.lowermaclib.org.

Golden Age cards are available for East Penn School District senior residents, 65 years old or over. This complimentary pass, good for life, entitles the holder to free admission to all plays, all home sports events, concerts, track usage and other special events sponsored by the school district. Card holders are also invited to Thanksgiving luncheon and may attend one community education class each semester free of charge (up to value of $50). Call 610-966-8301 or go to the administration office at 800 Pine Street.

Visit the Alburtis Park 3 to 7 p.m. Sundays for country music at its best. May 26: Bill Murray and the Crossover Band; May 27: Crazy Hearts; June 2: The Majestics; June 9: Midnight Special; June 26: Real Country with Joe Roberts and Herb and Phyllis Ruth.

The park is located at 328 S. Main Street.

Dates to remember: June 24, Flag Day; June 16, Father's Day.

News should be received by June 19 for the June 27 publication.