Oakfield Seniors gather
The senior citizens of Oakfield had their meeting on April 21 with 22 members and one guest. The meeting was held at the Oakfield snowmobile club. The blessing was said by Don Marley. After a potluck lunch the meeting was called to order by the president Bob Locke. He led us in the Lord’s prayer and the flag salute.
The secretary’s report was read and accepted as was the treasurers report. The card report was given by Wanetta Townsend. The club was decorated by Marie Gillotti good job as usual. Linda Bartlett won the 50-50 and donated it back to the club. We had one guest Dotty Sines who is in charge of meals on wheeles for RSVP.
Our next meeting will be held on Thursday May 6.Anyone who would like more information on our club may call Peggy Sander at 757-8634.
Attending were Tessie Barrett, Arlene Friel, Nancy Lawrence, Mildred Gagnon, Marie Gillotti-Sandrsand, Wendall Holmes, Jackie Kennedy, Ursula Levesque, Wanetta Townsend, Bob and Delores Locke, Charlotte Lowell, Charlotte and Don Marley, Gina Phelps, Peggy and Lawrence Sanders, Roger Ethier, Shirley Smith, Katherine Boutlier, Linda Bartlett, Pete Peters.
Purple Hats to meet
Purple Hat Society will meet at Grammy’s Country Inn, Linneus, at noon, Tuesday, May 11. All are welcome.
Ricker Rumblings
by Lois Downing
Hello everyone again. Thought I should get back on the job after an absence. Have suffered with a cold and laryngitis so stayed in away from people.
Jeff is back—Thibodeau. First he went to California to visit his sister and then he went to Florida to visit his parents, Martin and Muriel Thibodeau who live in the Village. Had a good time and we are glad to see him back and on the job.
We have a new swing or if it isn’t new, it is just relocated. The tree that was in front of the front doors is where one of the swings is now. I like it—it looks nice and is very useful there.
Our church, St. Mary of the Visitation, is having a senior get-together on Wednesday, May 3. Just bring a sandwich and join the others at noon in the prish center. If you want and can, bring a guest and socialize. It will be worth your while, I promise.
A friend died the other day—Vilda Adams. Vilda was a godly person, as the minister said, and she showed and practiced it. Her three daughters and sisters will miss her, as will the community. Vilda did a lot of good work in and around her. Many accolades were going her way and the program reflected her life. God bless you, Vilda and may you rest in peace.
The Southern RSVP Gazette has been in the mail. It is good reading so I am always happy to receive mine.
Paul Armstrong was in Unity on Saturday with a member of his family to a meeting. Edith, Helen Brewer’s sister, from Massachusetts has been visiting her for most of the week. She has returned now to her home.
There is a list on the downstairs bulletin board for tenants to sign their name for a garden spot (either flowers or vegetables) in back of Ricker. Paul Armstrong said he would help anybody who needs help. There’s your chance.
Some of the ladies have been on the sick list. Better now. Our parish book published after our pictures were taken, is in publication. It is fun for us to put names to faces now.
Marie Wright, one of my friends, has moved to Four Seasons. Her report is that she likes it.
My Bible quote for the week is: “It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.” (Mark 10:25).
Have a good week and stay well.
Happy Losers meet
By Shirley Sides
The Happy Losers held their weekly meeting April 21st at the Congregational Church vestry in Island Falls. Jackie Pratt, our leader opened the meeting with our pledge and roll call. We had nine members weigh-in and attend our meeting.
Joanie Sides was the person who lost the most weight for the week, and Winnie Desmond was runner-up. They are the White sisters. Great job ladies. Reports by the secretary and treasurer were given for the week.
Jackie Pratt, led the program for the week, her topic was on an article called Add 19 Years to your Life. Meeting was interesting as always. Please feel welcome to our group every Wednesday 8-8:45a.m. weigh-ins and meetings starts at 9 a.m. Call 365-4884 for more information.
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 23 meeting.
Sixteen TOPS and four KOPS (Keep Off Pounds Sensibly) were present and weighed in. Betty Ivey, co-leader, was the leader of the meeting in place of absent Joyce Estey. Welcomed back were Dellie Bennett and Margaret Dudley, absent for most of the winter.
Reports were given by Jackie Reinzo and Lois Downing. The loser of the week was Janice Shaw with runner-up Barbara Hogan. The skinny dish drawing was held over. Denise Kinney spoke on the current umbrella contest, and said it is going well. Lois Downing thanked Charlotte Marley for fillling in for her while absent. Plans were made for SRD in Bangor in May. On display were several centerpieces made by Brenda Lacostic which were very pretty for the workshop. A voting was held to choose an angel to be announced at SRD at Bangor.
Barbara Hogan had charge of the program. She asked the members for three things each does not like about her body, and three things she does like. Handouts were given with letters to our body as to why we like and don’t like. We were urged to write a letter to our bodies. The next meeting will be April 30 at the same location. If you need information about the chapter, you may call Charlotte Marley at 757-8483 or Betty Ivey at 532-9653. Weigh-in is at 8-8:45 a.m. every Friday with the meeting beginning at 9 o’clock and ending an hour later. Everyone is welcome.
Sherman Seniors meet
The Sherman Area Senior Citizens club met on Wednesday, April 21, for a potluck lunch at 11:30 a.m.
We made plans for several outings to be made in the future, although we were a smaller group than usual.
The RSVP dinner will be served at the Island Falls Baptist Church on May 12 and the food sale will be at the bandstand in Sherman on May 22.
Watch for additional events for you to be a part of at later dates. You would not like to miss any.
Mary Dickinson is in a Lincoln nursing home, misses us and would enjoy calls. Her number is 1-207-794-3816.
Present were Fred and Annie Atkinson, Linniea Perry, Bonita Staples, Eva Perry, Donna Grass, Esther Greenier, Terese Albert and Jean O’Roak.
Our next meeting is May 5.
Patten Seniors convene
Patten Senior Citizens met on April 20, at Meadowbrook Manor with 12 members present.
Before the potluck meal, the Lord’s Prayer was recited in unison by the members and table grace was given by Gloria Noyes.
After the meal, the business meeting was opened by President Annette Noyes, who also led the flag salute.
Secretary and treasurer’s reports were read and accepted.
Cards were sent to Wayne Melvin, Martin Olson, Phyllis Wilkins and Herschel Cole.
A reading was done by Jackie Palmer.
Marilyn Somers mentioned that we now have a wheelchair available for anyone who would like to attend our meetings, but is unable to use the stairs. Several volunteers are willing to bring them in the back door.
For the next meeting on May 4, we plan to eat out at Brookside. Please plan to be at Meadowbrook Manor between 11:15 and 11:30 a.m.
The RSVP Recognition dinner will be in Island Falls on May 12.
Steve Farnham from the Aroostook Agency on Aging will give a presentation on Health Care Reform at the May 18 meeting.
Members present were Mabel Winship, Annette Noyes, Nettie Shorey, Joyce Harvey, Jackie Palmer, Mary Lawler, Gloria Noyes, Rubenia Botting, Marge Health, Dot Binette, Pearl Grant and Marilyn Somers.
Bradley Adam Swallow
celebrates 2nd birthday
On April 10, Bradley celebrated his second birthday with a party at Vacationland Estates. Those who came to celebrate with him were his Mom, Dad, Gigi, Meme, Grandpa Rocky, Great-gram Sally, Gramp Kerry, Auntie Brandy and Uncle Rob, Uncle Logan, Jacob, Jennah, Melody, Cliff, Heidi, Dominic, Gavin, Holly, Bubs, Seth, Great-uncle Kip and Great-aunt Abbie, Heather, Cledus, Makenzie, Nanni, Jordan, Nikki, Mickenzie, Georgia, Matt B and Great-uncle Larry.
It was a nice day for Bradley to spend with friends and family.
