Sherman Senior Citizens
Happy New Year! On snowy Wednesday, Jan. 7, the brave, hardy club members Sherman Area Senior Citizens greeted the New Year, enjoyed their potluck lunch together and signed numerous cards to be sent to the ill and bereaved.
We hope to see those who didn’t venture out into this storm today. Swell our ranks at the next meeting on Jan. 21 at 11:30 a.m. ‘Tis a beautiful, snowy, midwinter month and “a winter wonderland.” Enjoy!
Present were: Annie Atkinson, Richard and Margarie Hall, Fred and Sylvia Tilley, Dean and Frances McKenney, Frances Greenier, Bonita Staples, Linniea Perry, Donna Grass and Eva Perry.
Oakfield Senior Citizens
On Wednesday Jan. 7, the Oakfield Senior Citizens met at the Smoki-Haulers Snowmobile Club. There were 14 members and two guests present to enjoy a potluck luncheon.
President Bob Locke called the business meeting to order. Everyone participated in the flag salute and Lord’s Prayer, followed by reports from the secretary and treasurer. Cards were signed to be sent to several folks that are not feeling well.
Don’t forget that January is the month to pay our annual dues and time to collect items for our “famous auction”. Marie Gillotti was the winner of the mystery gift.
Everyone missed Althea Lloyd, a patient at HRH.
Marge Seiler entertained us with her humorous readings. You can always rely on Marge to bring you much information that you probably hadn’t thought about, but really do need to know. Thanks Marge.
Remember this is Election time of year. Arlene Friel is the new contact person for your RSVP hours, be sure and give her this information each month.
Dale Morris, Town Manager of Oakfield reported on the progress of the Windmill project and passed out information. He will be back next month with more details about this ongoing project.
Attending were: Bernice Campbell, Mildred Gagnon, Bob and Delores Locke, Marie Gillotti, Wannetta Townsend, Arlene Friel, Don and Charlotte Marley, Dale Morris, Oakfield Town Manager; Gini Garrett, RSVP area representative from Presque Isle; Tessie Barrett, Ursula Levesque, Kathleen Boutilier, Mary Lawlor, Marge Seiler.
Oakfield Senior Citizens meet the first and third Wednesday of each month at the Smoki-Haulers Snowmobile Club in Oakfield. For more information call Tessie Barrett 757-8315
TOPS # 233
by Lois Downing
Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 233 of Houlton met at the Aldergate building on High Street for its Friday, Jan. 9 meeting. It was the first meeting of the new year.
There were 17 ladies present and five of those were KOPS. Joyce Estey, leader, was present to welcome everyone. The official greeter was Elinor Harvey. The roll call was taken and Joanne Scott and Vicki Little gave reports.
Loser of the week was Donna Parent with Lois Downing as runner-up.
Joyce told us that we had reached walking to Joanne’s in Houlton from Florida and our mileage went over the approximate distance.
Denise also made a report on the new “Bead” contest and more beads were distributed to those who lost weight. Also distributed were rules for the contest.
The skinny dish was held over again. Vicki Little won the 50/50 drawing and Gerry McAfee took the mystery prize home.
After the meeting we drove to Oakfield to attend a dinner postponed from the Christmas season. It took place at the Smoki-Haulers Snowmobile clubhouse. We ate turkey dinner with mashed potatoes, gravy, dressing, squash and a variety of desserts.
Charlotte Marley conducted several games that we enjoyed. Lois Downing and Melva Folsom each read stories about the Christmas season. The hall was festive with the Christmas ornaments still in place.
The next meeting will be Friday, Jan. 16. If you need more information please call Charlotte Marley at 757-8483. The weigh-in is from 8-8:45 a.m. with the meeting starting at 9 and ending at 10 o’clock.
