LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — This year, Retired Teachers Week is Nov. 6 through 12, 2022.

Each year California Retired Teacher Association, or CalRTA, highlights retired teachers' contributions to schools and the community by celebrating Retired Teachers Week.

In 2021, California valued volunteer time at $35.56 per hour. The CalRTA members submitted their totals of volunteer hours which resulted in nearly $69 million worth of volunteer time.

In addition, last year, CalRTA and its members provided grants, scholarships and donations to schools and teachers. This giving is continuing in 2022. This is definitely a reason to celebrate!

CalRTA Division 35 of Lake County will be celebrating retired teachers by holding its scheduled meeting/luncheon at the Riviera Restaurant on Tuesday, Nov. 8.

If you are interested in joining CalRTA (teachers do not have to be retired to join.) and want more information about this organization, please go to the website www.div35.calrta.org or call Judy Fletcher, Division 35 president, at 707-263-6317.