Past Governors and spouses,
I thought I’d share some good news for a change! Please see the below and attached update on Past Governor Ed Novak, Jr. – and consider dropping him a line and
wishing him a belated happy birthday!
Thanks,
Trina
From: Ed Novak III [mailto:xxxxxx@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, September 6, 2019 9:40 AM
To: Trina Krider <xxxxxx@cnhkiwanis.org>
Subject: Fwd: Update on Ed Novak, Jr.
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From: Ed Novak III <xxxxxx@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, Aug 20, 2019 at 10:27 PM
Subject: Update on Ed Novak, Jr.
To: Ed Novak III <xxxxxx@gmail.com>
Dear Family and Friends of Ed Jr:
Today my dad turned 88, and those who are a part of his life have been celebrating his birthday for several days.
Several dozen of his neighbors from Sterling, Va., threw a big picnic and party for him on Sunday. A lot of love got thrown his way, and he was visibly moved the whole day. A special highlight was having his granddaughters Anna and Kate drive from Pennsylvania
to join the party. Today, the residents and staff of Arbor Terrace sang to him, and made sure this was “his” day.
I believe that my dad is making the best of a difficult situation, after having gone from fully independent to assisted living overnight. He has reached a point where he has made peace with this new segment of his life’s journey. Each day, he participates in
activities (games, arts, culture, exercise, spiritual), shares three meals a day with others in the community, and seeks the best of each situation or challenge he faces. He likes his neighbors, companions, and staff – and they seem to like him, too. He seems
to have developed an affection for the Baltimore Orioles.
He still loves getting mail, and thanks to everyone who corresponds with him. He cannot write back, but be assured that he reads every word. For those who wish to send him cards and letters, his address is c/o Arbor Terrace, 9885 Greenbelt Road, Room 100, Lanham
MD 20706.
I hope you enjoy the photo spread that is attached. From left to right: my dad at age 10; as a young doctor; in California with him in the mid-1970s; and us today. Please do not hesitate to let me know if you have questions or requests.
Sincerely,
Ed III
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Edward A. Novak III
35G Ridge Road
Greenbelt MD 20770
(717) 756-5553
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Edward A. Novak III
35G Ridge Road
Greenbelt MD 20770
(717) 756-5553