Merriman celebrates birthday
Berniece Collier Merriman celebrated her 98th birthday on March 13 at Leisure Village, surrounded by many friends and family. Those in attendance were Art and Bertha Collier, Carlene Manzo, Debbie Bird, Lawrence and Maureen Michaud, Vernon and Ernestine Craig, Kate Putman and baby London Putnam, Jim and Jo Collier, and Rowena Proulx. The luncheon of stew and sandwiches was hosted by Pat Craig. Cake, ice cream and refreshments were also served. A fun time was had by all.
Ashland Union Congregational Church supper
The Ashland Union Congregational Church will be holding its annual Old Fashioned Supper on Saturday, March 31, at 6 p.m. Live music will be provided by Larry Park and Friends. Supper will consist of baked ham, turkey and all the fixings and desert. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased by calling Jean at 435-6638.
Ongoing events
The Ashland Area Senior Citizens Group meets every Thursday at 12 noon for a potluck lunch and meeting. Everyone is invited to attend weekly. This week the group will hold an auction.
The Portage Lake Seniors’ Lunch is held on the last Tuesday of every month at 11 a.m. All seniors are invited, the meal is a potluck so bring your own dish or bring a cash donation. For more information contact Wilza Robertson at 435-6211 or Grace Nason at 435-6373.
The Red Hat Loonies of Portage Lake meet the second Thursday of every month at Dean’s Motor Lodge. Membership dues are $2.
Come have a great time and meal. For more information contact Rachel Stevens at 435-6358.
An infant to pre-K play group meets every Friday from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Ashland Rec. Center. For more information call Andrea White at 435-6363.
Starting in March and meeting every Wednesday from 9 to 10 a.m. in the gym at the Portage Lake Municipal Building will be a children’s play group. If you would like to attend with your children call Taunja Jandreau at 435-8277.
Portage Lake Centennial Celebration Planning Meeting – There has been no date set at this time, but if you are interested in the planning please contact Barb Pitcairn at 435-2368 or Grace Nason at 435-6373.
Ladies, are you interested in crafts? Or maybe you have some you’ve started and not yet finished? Every Thursday evening at the Portage Lake Municipal Building is Girlz Night starting at 6:30 p.m. Bring those crafts you’ve been neglecting and enjoy the company.
Co-ed volleyball is under way once again. Open (and free) to anyone who would like to participate.
It will be held on every Thursday evening starting at 6:30 p.m. and lasting until approximately 8:30 p.m. in the Portage Lake Municipal Building gym.
Please do not wear street shoes while playing. For more information call Roberta Belanger at 435-6155.
Bobbi Jo Condon is the correspondent for Ashland, Portage Lake, Oxbow, Masardis, Garfield, Nashville Plantation and surrounding townships. She can be reached at 435-3992 or 435-7160 or by e-mail at btcondon@msn.com.
