Newsletters – Brenda Everson-Shaw

For three years I had the distinct privilege to work with House in the Woods, creating their monthly newsletters. I met so many outstanding veterans and active military folks, as well as an amazing group of volunteers and directors of House in the Woods.

I leave these here for you to read to share how impactful this lodge is for ALL who visit and those who are honored for their service to our country.

December January 5, 2019
House in the Woods lodge Christmas tree. Christmas was a blessed and joyous time this year. We hope you had a wonderful and very Merry Christmas with your loved ones. Paul and Deanna House with daughter Joy McLaughlin with Cora, husband Eddie McLaughlin with Eddie the 5th, son Luke House with his son Joel. Families gathered and little ...
November December 4, 2018
November is a month in which we give thanks for so many generous and unselfish people throughout our great United States who give of their time and money to support our Veterans of all wars, our combat wounded and those suffering with PTSD. Deanna House: It was such an honor to hear and meet Medal of Honor ...
Holiday Shopping November 10, 2018
Greetings one and all! If you are new to the House in the Woods Newsletters, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Brenda Everson~Shaw. I have had the privilege, for nearly three years, to create the monthly newsletters. I attempt to gather pictures that reflect the moments shared by veterans and active military who ...
October October 31, 2018
October colors!! Words don’t seem enough…. Greetings and welcome to House in the Woods October Newsletter. I hope you enjoy the following pages and that you will share it with all of your friends and family, especially with, but not limited to, those who are Veterans and those in the United States Armed Forces who are ...
September, Black Bear Hunting September 29, 2018
Soon Mother Nature will pull out all the stops to create her masterpiece of brilliant reds, oranges and yellows. Leaves are beginning to show their colors this week. Summer was great fun and a very busy season for all!! I think most of us…except perhaps the kids…are ready for the next season. Temps are dropping, it ...
August August 19, 2018
We went outside and never wanted to come in. Too quickly the sun began to set on summer!! The last few weeks of summer vacation: hot and humid days, lake~time surfing and tubing, fishing and camping, beach combing, hiking and biking. Carnivals and ice creams. The fun~filled days are nearing the end for summertime visitors and ...
JULY July 27, 2018
House in the Woods Military & Family Retreat Lee, Maine As you travel down Skunk Hill Road in Lee, Maine you will come upon our lodge, situated in the wood of Maine. This is where our veterans find respite, comradeship, peace and quiet and healing. Far enough from town and traffic where the only sounds you ...
June June 27, 2018
June means rest and relaxation, sun and fun…most days..but one of the more special days is Fathers’ Day. We want to honor all the Military Dads who are serving our country, Dads whose sons are currently serving and Dad’s who have become Gold Star Fathers. Fathers who are currently serving our country in the military continue ...
May 2018 May 23, 2018
Mother Nature has finally graced us with Spring; warmer, sunny days and springtime rains. The scents and sights of Spring make us feel there is new hope. A new season is upon us and it’s time to come out of hibernation! May 28th 2018 is Memorial Day Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men ...
April, Month of the Military Child April 21, 2018
Children of the world, blown to all corners of the world, we bloom anywhere! The Dandelion ~ The Flower of the Military Child The official flower of the military child is the dandelion. Why? The plant puts down roots almost anywhere, and it’s almost impossible to destroy. It’s an unpretentious plant, yet good looking. It’s ...