By Shirley Sides
The weekly meeting of TOPS 145 was held Feb. 20 at the Congregational Church in Island Falls.
We had 11 members weigh-in and ten attended our meeting.
Our person who lost the most weight for the week was Jackie Pratt, and runner-up was Dotty Rand. Great job, ladies!
Reports were given for the week by our secretary and treasurer.
Our leader Jackie Part led the program for the week. We had a five question quiz. We were surprised to learn that burger, and fries are better for you than a chef salad., also that we should have positive thoughts, like I can, and will lose weight.
Meetings are always interesting and we ended the program with Riva’s and Hilda’s jokes.
Please feel welcome to our group every Wednesday from 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. for weigh-ins and meeting starts at 9 a.m. Call 365-4884 for more information.
By Charlotte Marley
Thirty-three members and one guest attended the meeting of the Oakfield Senior Citizens on Wednesday Feb. 20, at the Oakfield Community Building. After the blessing a wonderful potluck luncheon was enjoyed by all.
Lifeline, a personal response and support service provided by The Aroostook Medical Center in Presque Isle, was demonstrated and explained by Cheryl Boulier. This is a 24 hours a day, 365 days a year emergency response system for people to be independent and safe in their homes. If you would like more information about this local service call Cheryl at 768-4259 or email at www.tamc.org.
Bob Locke opened the meeting with the Lord’s Prayer and Flag Salute.
Treasurer, Secretary and Card reports were read and accepted.
Valentines were swapped during a mad lib reading.
An exciting and profitable silent auction was held for the benefit of the Houlton Animal Shelter. Thanks to all who participated so generously.
Attending were: Raymond Baston, Wannetta Townsend, Jenefine Stevens, Helen Blois, Bernie Phelps, Bunny Stewart, Kathleen Boutlier, Jim Blois, Gina Phelps, Merle Burpee, Donald Marley, Evelyn Burpee, Bob Locke, Velma Cale, Althea Lloyd, Bernice Campbell, Janet Hardy, Ele Chambers, Delores Locke, Ursula Levesque, Mary Lawler, Charlotte Marley, Alma Clark, Jeanne Clements, Marty Dickinson, Shirlet Johnston, Jackie Kennedy, Roger Ethier, Mildred Gagnon, Edith Hardy, Aubine Fox, Marie Gillotti, Naci Fowler and guest Arlene Friel.
Oakfield Senior Citizens meet on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. If you would like more information please call Aubine Fox 757-8384.
The Senior Citizen’s Club of Sherman met on Feb. 20, as scheduled, in spite of snow and ice storms, which made for precarious walking conditions that discouraged the dwellers, who wanted to attend, to stay within the safety of their homes.
Only 10 of us risked life and limb, made it, and savored the potluck lunch which was served at 11:30 a.m. Gini Garrett came from RSVP to make her prepared talk of interest to those who were present, namely: Annie and Fred Atkinson, Margerie and Richard Hall, Sylvia and Fred Lilley, Linniea Perry, Bonita Staples and Sam Guiggey.
Mark your calendar, March 5 and 19 are the dates for next month’s meetings. Easter will be celebrated early on March 23. We shall celebrate Easter on our March 19 meeting. Think about what your food contribution will be and tell Annie at our March 5 meeting.
Bake Sale In Bridgewater
By Jann Bonkowski Votaw
On Saturday, March 1, the Bridgewater Historical Association will hold its first event of 2008. It will be a Bake Sale and will take place at the Bridgewater Civic Center from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
There will be many scrumptious items to tantalize your taste buds. So come on out and see what we have to offer. You are more than welcome to stay and chat with us a while. It will be a good time to get to know the BHA and your neighbors. We will have some beverages available. All proceeds will go towards our Sesquicentennial events.
For more info contact Denis Gagne at 429-8290 or Jann Votaw at 425-7901. The BHA would like to say thank you in advance for your support.
By Lois Downing
Take Off Pounds Sensibly 233 of Houlton met at the Aldergate building on High Street for its February 22 meeting.
Seventeen ladies were weighed and 18 stayed for the meeting; four were KOPS.
Loser of the week was Denise Kinney with Joyce Estey as runner-up.
Charlotte Marley was the winner of the 50/50 drawing; the mystery gift went to Joyce, as did the skinny dish.
Reports were given by Joanne Scott and Charlotte Marley.
Joyce Estey was the greeter of the month. The greeter for March will be Betty Ivey.
Members were reminded that mystery gifts are needed.
Kay Grass, leader, was in charge of the meeting. She distributed Do’s and Don’t tips, also papers on portion sizes. Menus were also passed around.
The members were reminded that the first week in March is election and to be thinking of those who are going to fill the empty spots.
Denise Kinney, in charge of contests, said that it is going well. A winner in the lifeboat contest will be announced soon.
One of our ladies, Vicki Little, recently read an item on potatoes. She related that it is not the potatoes, but what is put on it.
The subject of the program as related by Kaye was yo-yo dieting. One needs to restructure to determine one’s goals; keep a food diary. Eat food to fit one’s lifestyle; seek support if the need arises. Wear a pedometer; if you can’t meet goal, don’t panic.
If you want information about the chapter, please call Charlotte Marley at 757-8483 or Betty Ivey at 532-9653.
Meetings begin at 9 a.m. after weigh-in at 8-8:45 when the weigh-in room is closed.
Everyone is welcome.
