Jeanine flew to Minnesota today so that she could attend the opening night performance of our niece, Rose, in her school’s production of the Lion King. As do all of my brother’s children, she has a beautiful singing voice and played the role of Simba. My brother also had a hand in the production and is said to have constructed the “gorge” scene but I have yet to see any photographic evidence to support this claim.

Jeanine has joined the Board of Directors of Minuteman Arc. The non-profit seeks to improve the lives of children and adults with disabilities by increasing lifelong independence, personal choice, and self-advocacy.

She was recruited for the role when she announced her departure from OpenTable but wanted to give herself some time to decompress before accepting the position.

Minute Man Arc offers a variety of programs and services in three main areas: Early Intervention, Pediatric Services, and Adult Services. Their programs focus on integrating service delivery into local communities, organizations, and employment sources. The agency is committed to “valued inclusion in the community” and makes this happen by creating and nurturing a diverse array of partnerships with community groups, neighbors, state agencies, and other funding sources.