Odd Fellows of Houlton now shares the quarters and facilities off Monument Lodge of Masons, located over the Temple Theater.
Odd Fellows continues to meet every Thursday at 7:30, beginning Thursday Dec. 6, there will be a supper meeting at 6 p.m. to which all members are cordially urged to be present.
Also, from time to time, Houlton Lodge will be participating with Woodstock, N.B. Lodge in visitation and degree/ritual events.
By Doris DeRespino
The Patten Woman’s Club met at the Lumberman’s Museum on Nov. 14. Our guest was Rachel Thompson from the Maine Energy Education program. She spoke about the need for reducing our use of energy around the home.
Our next meeting will be Dec. 12, at Harriet Bagley’s. All women in the area are invited to join us. Call Doris DeRespino at 528-2629 for information.
On Nov. 21, the Sherman area senior citizens club, including members who live in adjoining areas of Benedicta, Silver Ridge and Stacyville met for potluck lunch at the Sherman gym.
Plans were made for combining the Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner where we will enjoy turkey, which Annie will provide, and the club people will bring the “fixings”. The potato gravy will also be provided. Call Annie to announce your donation—veggies and pies. Come fraternize and eat healthy on “that day” of Dec. 5.
Because we will be entertained by our fourth grade Secret Pals, who come from Katahdin Elementary on our second meeting of Dec. 19, we voted to bring a bag lunch and be at the gym at 11 a.m. to be ready for their arrival. Letters will be our mode of getting acquainted prior Dec. 19. Watch your mailboxes and answer promptly. I am sure that each of us “seniors” eagerly awaits the Christmas meeting with the “young ones”.
Present on the Nov. 21 meeting were: Fred and Annie Akinson, Richard and Margorie Hall, Margaret McLelan, Sandra Qualey, Bonita Staples, Linniea Perry, Mary Lawler, Eva Perry and Mardgaret Duffy.
Thanks to our speaker from the RSVP office in Presque Isle. We were informed of news within medicine and opportunities available for the use of RSVP. She is no stranger to us, Ginni Garret, by name.
By Katherine Dube
Vera Rockwell was happy and very surprised on Nov. 14, when her family gave her a surprise birthday party. Refreshments were served and a beautiful 3-teir-birthday cake was made for her by her sister Connie.
Attending were: Herbie and Patsy Splan, daughter from Oakfield; Dodie and Tim from Warrington, Penn.; son Steve Tucker from Monticello; grandchild and great grandchildren Brian, Tony, Moran and their three children from Houlton, Robin McNally, Kaylen and Justin from Island Falls; her husband Asa Rockwell of Oakfield; Lori, Dustin, Kileigh and Kaden DeMerchant from Caribou; Angie Townsend from Island Falls, Connie and Sandy Graham from Hodgdon, Marion McKee of Oakfield, Erlon Williams of Littleton; David and Jessie Dresdale of Forest City; Frannie Grant of Houlton; Elva Coburn of Houlton; Lillian Sanders of Linneus; Mabel Noyes of Oakfield; Diana Rockwell of Oakfield; Melanie Carmichael of Houlton; Sharlene Gagnon of Moro Plt.; Martha Chapados of Oakfield; Katherine Dubé, Lee Ann J. Lord of Houlton; Katie, Alexis and Hunter Noyes of Oakfield; and Alison Bossie of Houlton.
Sending gifts but unable to attend were: son David Tucker of Warrington, Penn; daughter Barbie White and family from Merril; Pam Tucker of Monticello; and Vera’s brother Laurence Tingley (who also called on her birthday) from Florida.
By Lois Downing
Hello everyone. This column is composed Sunday p.m. The word is a snowstorm. We’re ready and wonder “if and when.” How many inches? Those are the questions.
What a wonderful way to spend a couple hours! That is what I thought as so many more did on Saturday morning, December 1, when the Houlton Wesleyan Church ladies performed its Christmas tea. They keep getting better with the decorations, friends, Christmas spirit and the music! Thank you to all who attended—many of my friends were there, as yours were too. The food was delicious and the performances were great—thanks to all, right down to the numerous men in their Santa hats who helped park our cars. You do us right!! Thank you very much.
“‘Tis the season to be jolly.” That is the spirit as we plug on with our decorations, plans, gifts, and what not. If only everyone had as much as we do, then maybe we would be satisfied, huh!
Eric A. Robinson of Port St. Lucie, Florida will be visiting with his mother, Peggy Robinson. Eric is Peggy’s oldest son and she is excited this is Eric’s first visit here since her move in five years. Welcome to Ricker, Eric and have a wonderful visit with family.
I witnessed Jason Crabb, a Christian vocalist, often seen on TV’s TBN, in Charleston while I was away recently. His powerful voice and praise was one that can be heard on a radio station from Bangor. Some of you out there could be his fans, I’m sure.
Pauline Megquire has been feeling better recently but still not up to par. Keep on improving, Pauline.
Norma Bates was able to be present for the Christmas tea at the Wesleyan Church. Norma, usually pours coffee at this time, but not this year. Soon, Norma, soon. Good to see you.
Here are some knock, knock jokes: Knock, knock. Who’s there? Seymour. Seymour who? Seymore Christmas lights this year!; Knock, knock. Who’s there? Noah. Noah who? Noah more holiday jokes please! Why does Santa have a garden? Because he likes to hoe, hoe, hoe!
Advent is upon us. On that note, I’ll say have a prayerful one and see you next week.
Have a wonderful one and safe too.
By Lois Downing
Take Off Pounds Sensibly 233 Houlton met at the Aldergate building on High Street for its Nov. 30, meeting after an absence of Thanksgiving week.
Fourteen ladies were weighed including five KOPS.
Barbara Troy was the official greeter. Joyce Estey will be the greeter for December and Melva Folsom for February.
Leader Kay Grass was in attendance and thanked everybody who took part in her “Queen for a Day,” given to her the last Friday we met.
Donna Parent won the skinny dish and the mystery gift winner was Betty Ivey.
Joanne Scott gave the weight recorder’s report and Charlotte Marley the secretary’s.
Denise Kinney, in charge of contests, reported there are two contestants in the Lifeboat.
The Christmas luncheon will be at Grammy’s Restaurant in Linneus at noon Dec. 7. Everyone will bring a wrapped gift for the exchange; the exchanging of gifts will be done at the meeting place. Two items (alike or same) will be brought for the Food Pantries.
Lois Downing will be in charge of the boy/girl items purchased by TOPS 233 for presentation at Christmastime.
The program presented by Kay was named “Safety in the Kitchen.’ Forty degrees is the recommended number for the refrigerator. Question and answers were given from a list as to why we keep our kitchens clean; a clean kitchen depends on safe food practices.
We will have a weigh-in next week from 8-8:45 a.m. Then the fun starts!
If you wish more information on Chapter 233 you may call Betty Ivey at 532-9653 or Charlotte Marley at 757-8483.
Everybody is welcome.
By Shirley Sides
The weekly meeting of TOPS#145 was held Nov.28 at the Congregational Church in Island Falls.
We had eleven members weigh-in and attended our meeting.
Our person who lost the most weight for the week was Hilda Clukey and runner-up was Shirley Sides, also the person who lost the most weight for Nov. was Hilda Clukey and runner-up was Jackie Pratt. Great job ladies.
Both the brown team and the orange team had a little setback during the two weeks that we were absent. Hope for all of us to get back on track..
Our Christmas party will be Dec.12 at the Brookside restaurant in Smyrna.
Reports were given by our secretary and treasurer for the week.
Our leader Jackie Pratt led the program for the week. Her topic was on 15 ways to boost your health. Have eight shelled walnuts a day because of omega 3, open windows once a day. drink more coffee and tea to stimulate your brain., Meetings are always interesting. Please feel welcome to attend our meeting every Wed.7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. weigh-ins and 9 a.m. the meeting starts. Call for more information at 365-4884.
