Hello all,

Since life has been so hectic lately, I am celebrating my 45th birthday (Oct
26) on Saturday, November 7th.  There is a benefit poker run in Vandalia
that day for a girl named Kim who has had to have a double masectomy and is
having breast reconstruction done.  We will start at 11:30 am in Vandalia at
Cages.  Instead of riding motorcycles, *we will be chaueffered by
party bus*from stop to stop ending back at Cages in Vandalia for an
*all you can eat catfish and shrimp fry.* Cost for the event is *$20 per
person* with the proceeds going to Kim's medical bills.  Any poker hands,
drinks, 50/50 are additional.

I thought this would be a great, *safe* way to celebrate my birthday with
all of my friends.  *Please let me know no later than 31 October *if you
will be attending as *we need to pay up front *so they know how many buses
will be need.  I will be arranging accommodations and designated drivers for
the trip back to the Metro East area for those who need it.

The poker run/bar hop will be stopping at Slow Joe's in Sandoval, *Main
Street in Beckemeyer, *The Mill in Greenville, and Bob's in Keyesport.  The
buses will be leaving from and coming back to Cages in Vandalia, and yes
they have cages to dance in!

I have plenty of beads, masks, boas, bras, costumes, etc.  Let's make this
an event to remember and show the folks in Vandalia how we celebrate!

Looking forward to seeing everyone there.  Please no gifts, just your
contribution of $20 towards the event and your presence is the best gift I
could get!

Love you all!

Anna Christy