Community Notebook

TOPS ME#233
By Lois Downing
Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 233 of Houlton met at the Aldergate building on High Street on March 27 meeting.
   Nineteen ladies were in attendance with three being KOPS.
Joyce Estey led the group and we had our pledges. Elinor Harvey was the official greeter and Barbara Troy led us in 10 minutes of exercises.
Loser of the week was Melva Folsom and Barbara Grant was the runner-up. Melva also won the 50/50. The mystery gift was taken home by Opal LeBlond and the skinny dish was held over.
Charlotte Marley, in charge of contests, reviewed the rules for our Easter contest. We will do some coloring next week after weigh-in. She distributed the rules to each in the contest.
SRD is May 22 at the Bangor Civic Center. Discussion was held on this meeting. Also discussed was the workshop to be held on March 28 in Caribou. A copy of the newsletter was distributed.
The next meeting will be Friday, April 3. Weigh-in is from 8 a.m. until 8:45 and the meeting starts at 9.
If you need more information about the chapter, please call Charlotte Marley at 757-8483 or Betty Ivey at 532-9653. Everybody is welcome.

Ricker Rumblings
By Lois Downing
Here it is Sunday again! Raining but then it will take away some of that dirty snow and I mean dirty! All in all, it hasn’t been too bad this week against the Red River and the floods in the Dakotas. Thank you, Lord.
The Lenten ecumenical services are coming to a close. Good attendance at St. Mary’s this past Wednesday. Easter Sunrise Service on April 12 and before that at noon on April 10, at the Salvation Army on Court Street, play, “30 Pieces of Silver” and at St. Mary’s will have the stations of the cross. All are welcome.
Dorothy Campbell went to Woodstock, N.B. on Friday and had dinner with one of her relatives or friends. Dot has been attending birthday parties. Said she had three to go to. She is having a good time.
Speaking of birthdays, Helena Dickinson had a recent birthday. Her cake read “80” but Lena said she was not 80! “Happy Birthday” anyway, Lena.
Betty Britton is a patient at the local hospital at this writing.
Here’s a thought about hugs: a hug delights and warms and charms, that must be why God gave us arms! Hugs to you from me!
Thought for the day: “God who began the good work within you will keep right on helping you grow in his grace until his task within you is finally finished on that day when Jesus Christ returns.” (Philippians 1:6)
Have a wonderful blessed and  safe week.

Happy Losers
By Shirley Sides
The Happy Losers met on March 25 at the Congregational Church vestry. We opened our meeting with our pledge and roll call. There were 13 ladies that weighed in. Mary Shaw was the loser of the week and Dotty Rand was runner-up. Great job, ladies.
Our secretary and treasurer gave reports for the week.
Loretta Bouchard was the loser of the month of March and she also led the program for the week. Her topic was an article on fruits and how they are so important for losing weight.
The meetings are also interesting and educational. Please feel welcome to come to our group every Wednesday from 7:30 a.m. to 8:45. The weigh-ins and meeting start at 9. FMI call 365-4884.