California Retired Teachers Association will hold its first meeting of the 2017-2018 school year September 8, at 10:00 a.m. in the Helen Gray Center on Whitefeather Road in Joshua Tree. Members will welcome a CERT representative who will share information on earthquake preparation. Bring donations for the homeless. Needed items include: small toiletries, hats, sun block, flashlights, batteries or new socks. Lunch will be provided at a cost of $15 per person. Reservations are required. There is no cost to those who attend the meeting but choose not to order lunch. Seats do not need to be reserved for those who attend but do not dine.
