Island Falls seniors meet
The Island Falls senior citizens met on April 1, for a potluck luncheon at the municipal building.
After the Lord’s Prayer and flag salute, the meeting was called to order by the president, Terry Dwyer.
“Cabin Fever” outing will be April 15, at Grammie’s in Linneus. We will meet at the municipal building, at 10:45 a.m.
The “game” was played and enjoyed by all. RSVP Recognition dinner on May 12.
Those attending were: Roberta Johnson, Gladys Ferguson, Ellie Peck, Gloria Noyes, Marjorie Nicholson, Verna MacArthur, Ursula Levesque, Helen Sherman, Donna Furrow, Tom and Heidi Clark, Gladys Corneil, Mary Pipes, Terry Dwyer and Edith Dwyer.
Patten Seniors convene
Patten senior citizens met on April 6, at Meadowbrook Manor with 12 members and three guests present.
Members recited the Lord’s Prayer before the potluck meal and grace was given by Maxine Brackett. The business meeting was opened by president Annette Noyes, who also led the flag salute.
Cards were signed and sent to Carroll Palmer, Adelbert Noyes and Hugh Porter. It was voted to have Steve Farnham, from the Aroostook Agency on Aging, come to give a presentation on Health Care Reform changes.
Gini Garrett, RSVP Coordinator, asked the club to help sponsor a fundraiser for RSVP. It was voted to do so in the coming months.
The Game was played. The April 20 meeting will be potluck. The birthday cake will be made by Mary Lawler. BEANO will be played after the meeting.
Members present were Annette Noyes, Nettie Shorey, Mary Lawler, Joyce Harvey, Marge Heath, Mary Cox, Mabel Winship, Joyce Hunter, Gloria Noyes, Maxine Brackett, Marilyn Somers and Rubenia Botting.
Guests: Connie Berry, Regina Cameron and Gini Garrett, RSVP Coordinator.
Purple Hat Society
By Lois Downing
The Purple Hat Society met at A Place to Eat in Oakfield on Tuesday, April 13. It was the first time to dine in that restaurant for the society.
Charlotte Marley was there to greet everyone, in their purple hats. Thirteen ladies attended and one guest, Jackie Colella from Cary Plantation. Wannetta Townsend said the blessing before the meal. Birthdays acknowledged were Paula Wyman and Marie Gillotti. They were wished a “Happy Birthday” by the group.
Sandy Wyman gave a reading. A Chinese horoscope game was played and eight members of the society had the favorite color of blue. This proved to be very interesting. The winner of the purple shoe given monthly was Mildred Gagnon.Charlotte informed the group that seven hygiene kits were sent to missionaries for work after disasters, such as earthquakes, hurricanes and others in the storm element.
Those attending were: from Houlton, Paula Wyman, Betty Wyman; from Merrill, Arlene Friel.Also from Oakfield, Delores Locke, Evelyn Johnston, Ursula Levesque, Evelyn Burpee, Elaine Barrett and Sandra Holmes.
Also, from Dyer Brook, Sandy Wyman and Wannetta Townsend; from Smyrna, Charlotte Marley; from Island Falls, Mildred Gagnon.If you wish information about the society and wish to join, there are no fees, registration, just wear a purple hat and enjoy, but you may call Charlotte Marley at 757-8483.
The next meeting will be at Grammy’s Country Inn in Linneus on Tuesday, May 11.
Island Falls happenings
by Riva Hawkes
Clayton and Priscilla Varney have been in Winterport for the past 10 days, staying with their son and family, Nickie and Carol Varney, while they have appointments with their doctors. Clayton has had an ear problem and Priscilla developed an eye infection. Both are doing well, though, and plan to be home in another 10 days.
Chris and Amanda Hawkes arrived one day recently from Bangor to spend a couple of hours with Riva Hawkes and while here they did a bit of outside work around the place, including filling up the spaces on the lawn which had been torn up some.
The country Music Jamboree is still going strong and is still held at the snowmobile club every Wednesday , starting at 6 p.m. Clayton and Charlene Webb attend about every Wednesday and Clayton is still singing a couple of times an evening. The last Wednesday of the month is potluck and, of course, Charlene makes something real good to take.
I have a great variety of birds now and for the first time, I saw four mourning doves on my front lawn and a few grosbeeks have showed up lately, also. They certainly clean out a bird feeder in no time so I have to replenish them quite often now. And I have at last seen robins on my back lawn. Friends keep asking me if had seen any and the answer was always ‘no’ so will now be able to say ‘yes’ have seen them. And one lonesome deer still arrives in late afternoon to graze on the lower lawn, but she keeps close to the woods –not coming any further than my flagpole. Hopefully, more will join her when the grass gets greener.
Sherman Seniors meet
The Sherman Senior Citizen’s Club met on April 7 at the Sherman Gym to celebrate Easter with a traditional dinner and all the fixings. Afterward, we played Bingo. Spring is beginning. The robins have come. A member has checked in, having wintered in Florida with her daughter and husband.
Be thinking about a place to go for your summer outing, the mode of transportation we shall choose and other details. Our next meeting will be on April 21, with a potluck, and bring a friend.
Present were: Joan O’Roak, Bonita Staples, Eva Perry, Donna Grass, Sandra Qualey, Esther Greenier, Terese Albert, Linniea Perry, Fred and Annie Atkinson, and Richard and Margorie Hall. For more information, call Mary Dickinson at 1-207-794-3816.
Happy Losers
By Shirley Sides
On April 14, the Happy Losers held their weekly meeting at Congregational Church vestry in Island Falls. Jackie Pratt, our leader opened our meeting with our pledge and roll call.
We had 10 members weigh-in and attend our meeting. Loretta Bouchard lost the most weight for the week, and Dotty Rand was runner-up.Great job ladies!
The secretary and treasurers reports were given for the week. Loretta Bouchard led the program for the week. Her topic was on an article called Walking Off Fat. Meetings are always interesting and informative. Please feel welcome to our group every Wed 8-8:45 a.m. weigh-ins and meeting starts at 9 a.m. Call 365-4884 for more info.
TOPS #ME 0233, HOULTON
by Lois Downing
Take Off Pounds Sensibly, Chapter 0233, of Houlton met at the Aldergate building on High Street for its Friday, April 16 meeting.
Joyce Estey, leader, opened the meeting reciting the Circle of Hope poem and all were there recited it too.
Attending were 12 TOPS ladies and five KOPS (Keep Off Pounds Sensibly). Loser of the week was Linda Cassidy and Denise Kinney as runner-up.
Charlotte Marley, in charge of contests, announced that Joyce Estey won the first place spot for TOPS and Donna Parent for the KOPS, in “Back to Basics.”
The skinny dish was won by Dale Holden. Barbara Grant led the group in several minutes of exercises.
SRD weekend in Bangor is May 21 and 22 at the Bangor Civic Center. The new umbrella contest started with this meeting with Denise Kinney in charge. Barbara Grant was awarded a charm for three months attendance.
Barbara Hogan will have charge of the contests starting in June.
If you need more information about the chapter, you may call Charlotte Marley at 757-8483 or Betty Ivey. Every Friday the chapter meets at 8-8:45 for weigh-in. The meeting starts at 9 o’clock and usually ends at 10.
Everyone is welcome.
