Take Off Pounds Sensibly #ME 0233
By Lois Downing
Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 0233 of Houlton met at the Aldergate building on May 21 for its weekly meeting.
Twenty-two ladies attended and five were KOPS (Keep Off Pounds Sensibly). The skinny dish was held over. Brenda Lacostic was loser of the week. Then six of the members left for Bangor to attend State Recognition weekend.
The chapter met again on May 28 for another meeting. Eighteen attended and five were KOPS, Lois Downing, Charlotte Marley, Betty Ivey, Donna Parent and Barbara Grant.
The loser of the week was Denise with Janette Nelson and Dale Holden were runners-up.
The skinny dish was held over for another week. We recited the Circle of Hope before the meeting. Marlene Boutilier was a guest for the day.
Leader Joyce Estey read a letter from our representative Janice Cote about future meetings. A workshop will be Saturday, June 12 at the First Baptist Church. The meeting will honor treasurers. A paper was distributed by Charlotte Marley for each to put their notation about our treasurer, Janette Nelson. Janette led in five minutes of exercises.
Joyce, Barbara Grant, Charlotte Marley and Brenda Lacostic all had comments about the coming event — the workshop our chapter will host.
Joyce and Denise Kinney spoke about SRD and related that Gerry McAfee ranked 19th out of 20 in the top losers and Brenda came in 14th.
Some of the ladies stayed to help with workshop decorations.
For more information, contact Betty Ivey at 532-9653 or Charlotte Marley at 757-8483.
The next meeting is Saturday, June 5 at the same location. The weigh-in time is 8-8:45 a.m.; the meeting is usually from 9-10 a.m. Everyone is welcome.
By Shirley Sides
On May 26 the Happy Losers met at the Congregational Church vestry for their weekly meeting. Our leader opened the meeting with our pledge and roll call.
We had eleven ladies weigh-in; eight attended the class.
Jeanne Watson was the person who lost the most weight for the week. Jackie Pratt was runner-up. Great job ladies!
Reports were given by our secretary and treasurer for the week.
Dotty Rand led the program with the topic from an article called “Slimming With Water.” The meeting was great and always interesting and informative.
The contest is still going on and the Cherry Blossoms are ahead so far.
Please feel welcome to our group every Wednesday, 8-8:45 a.m. Weigh-ins and the meeting starts at 9 a.m. Call 365-4884 for more information.
Sherman Seniors
The Sherman Senior Citizens club met at the Sherman gym on May 17, for potluck lunch. Only seven members were present on this beautiful spring day.
After the meeting on June 2, we will be playing Bingo.
Those present were Annie and Fred Atkinson, Donna Grass, Eva Perry, Esther Greenier, Bonita Staples, Terese Albert and Joan O’Roak.
Ricker Rumblings
By Lois Downing
Hello everyone! Hope everyone has a lovely holiday weekend. I’ve been away visiting my daughter, Kathryn Hall, who was given a birthday party, which I attended and had the pleasure of seeing my only brother Paul of Westbrook.
We are saddened by the death of Eugene Byron, who lived here and died Thursday morning. He was the perfect mate for Lavina and we feel sad that she has lost her mate. Eugene was a very quiet man, solid and steady. We will miss him.
We were also saddened to learn that Shirley Ellis died. Shirley lived at Gardiner Nursing Facility in Houlton. She was a tenant here for many years, on the first floor. One of her sisters lived on the third floor. Shirley was very stylish, played cards with us and was a nice neighbor. She will also be missed.
I attended the funeral for my sister-in-law, Freda Polk, in Calais with son Paul and grandson Patrick of Wakefield, Mass. Freda was my husband’s only sister, and we will miss her too, especially her phone calls. She was full of life and knew everyone. God bless.
Several of the ladies attended the 35th annual appreciation celebration of Aroostook RSVP. I was given a beautiful coverlet for 15 years of service, a complete surprise. Thank you to RSVP.
Helen Brewer is now a patient at Madigan Estates having moved from Ricker recently. We will miss Helen and as always, God bless.
Isn’t the weather beautiful? Except for the recent storm, the days are pretty and green. We had a couple of really warm days but that is all behind us now.
Elinor Schenk has been at the family cottage at Timoney Lake for the weekend. Elinor has recently had eye surgery.
Here is my gospel quote for the week: “And the gospel must first be published among all nations.” (Mark 13:10)
Have a wonderful week.
Purple Hats
Purple Hat at Shamrock Cafe, Bangor Road, Tuesday, June 8 at 2 p.m. Come and enjoy.
Oakfield news
On Wednesday, May 5, Mrs. Marie Gilloti, Miss Wannetta Townsend and Mrs. Hazel Bells attended Senior Citizens at the Smoki-Hauler Snow Club in Oakfield.
On Sunday, May 9, Mrs. Elaine Crandall of Oakfield, Mr. and Mrs. Eli Crane and Miss Wannetta Townsend were Mother’s Day dinner guests of their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Darren Crane, Sidney and Matthew in Hodgdon.
Mrs. Elaine Crandall of Oakfield was a caller on Mr. and Mrs. Eli Crane.
On Tuesday, May 11, Mrs. Marie Gilloti and Miss Wannetta Townsend, along with other purple hat ladies society, had lunch at Grammy’s Country Inn in Linneus.
On Tuesday, May 11, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wyman were in Presque Isle where Mrs. Wyman consulted a doctor.
On Wednesday, May 12, Miss Wannetta Townsend attended the annual RSVP Dinner at the United Baptist Church in Island Falls.
On Wednesday, May 19, Mrs. Marie Gilloti, Mrs. Hazel Bells and Miss Wannetta Townsend attended Senior Citizens at the Smoki-Hauler Snow Club in Oakfield.
