Special events in Bridgewater
By Jann Bonkowski Votaw
The Bridgewater Historical Association has announced that this Thursday (Oct. 28) will be the final night of its Thursday night music program until the spring. We wish to thank everyone who came out and joined us. We all had a great time. We have a special event planned for that evening. During the music program, the BHA will be presenting the Aroostook County Sheriff’s Department with a check for the purchase of a vest for their canine officer. Most of the money for the vest was raised at our “Dance For The Dogs” held in July. We continue to raise money for vests to help other area canine officers.
We will also have potluck finger food that night, so if you would like to join us for that please bring something to share. The music will be from 6-9 p.m. with a break for the presentation. Come out and support the BHA and the Aroostook County Sheriff’s Department.
The Bridgewater Historical Association will hold its annual Halloween Dance on Saturday Oct. 30 from 8 p.m. to midnight at its hall. Tickets for the dance are $6 per person if you are in costume or $8 per person without a costume. There will be door prizes and costume prizes. Snacks, soda, water and coffee will be provided. Other food items will be available. “Outside In” will provide live music. So get your costumes ready and come down to the historical hall and have a ball. It will be a spooktacular event.
A huge thank you goes out to all who helped with our yard sales — the workers, the donors, and the shoppers. We plan on having another one in the spring. We’ll keep you posted. For more information about the BHA and their events please contact us: Bridgewater Historical Association, P.O. Box 341, Bridgewater, Me, 04735.
Happy Losers meet
By Shirley Sides
The Happy Losers held their weekly meeting on Oct.20 at the Congregational Church vestry. Jackie Pratt, our leader opened our meeting with our pledge and roll call. We had 13 ladies weighed-in and 11 attended our class.
Lois Green was the loser of the week and Jackie Pratt was runner-up. Great job ladies! Our secretary and treasurer gave reports for the week for the week. Our contest will end Oct.27th. May the best team win!
Winnie Desmond led the program for the week. Her topic was “Successful Tips for Weight Loss.” Her suggestions were to go slow, exercise and get enough sleep. Meetings are always interesting and informative.
Please feel welcome to our group every Wed. 8-8:45 a.m. for weigh-ins and meeting starts at 9 a.m. Call 365-4884 for more info.
Oakfield Seniors gather
Twenty-six members and eight guests met at the Oakfield Snowmobile club on Wednesday Oct. 20, for a Hallowean party. After a nice lunch we had the Lord’s Prayer and the flag salute. We had a parade of the members that were dressed in costumes.
Thelma Flowers won the contest.She was dressed as a female devil good job Thelma. Had a short business meeting the treasurer’s and the secretary’s report and they were both accepted.
Wanetta Townsend gave the card report. Marie Gillotti decorated the club.
Attending were Linda Bartlett, Tessie Barett, David Burpee, Merle and Eyelyn Burpee, Bernice Campbell, Jeanne Clements, Thelma Flowers, Arlene Friel, Mildred Gagnon, Marie Gillotti, Sandra and Wendall Holmes, Mary Lawler, Wannetta Townsend, Bob and Delores Locke, Charlotte and Don Marley, Peggy and Larry Sanders, Roger Ethier, Shirley Smith, Katherine Boutlier. Janice Roy, Roberta Culllan, Dolly Esterbrook and guests Barbara Grant, Moreen Byrd, Bonny Mcnellie, Hazel Beers, and from Bridgewater senior citizens Donald Cadreta, Joanne Rockwell and Ruth McKenzie.
Patten Seniors congregate
Patten Senior Citizens met at Meadowbrook Manor on October 18, with nine members and one guest present.
Table grace was said by Gloria Noyes before the potluck meal and the Lord’s Prayer was recited in unison by the members.
After the meal, the business meeting was opened by President Annette Noyes, who also led the flag salute.
Cards were signed and sent to Kathy Lafleche, the Frank Randall family, Darlene Roy and Rachel Boone.
The birthday cake was made by Maxine Brackett.
The new RSVP Coordinator, Linda Bartlett, was introduced. She reminded RSVP members about the October 27 meeting to be held in Oakfield.
Tentative plans were made to have a meeting at the Lumberman’s Museum in the near future to view old photographs.
The game was played. The next meeting will be on Nov. 2.
Members present: Mary Cox, Marge Heath, Nettie Shorey, Annette Noyes, Mary Lawler, Rubenia Botting, Gloria Noyes, Joyce Harvey, Jackie Palmer and RSVP Coordinator, Linda Bartlett.
Patten Women meet
The Patten Woman’s Club met Tues, Oct. 19 at Mt. Chase Lodge. Jane Shaw, Past President of the Federated Women’s Clubs presented the club an award for our work with UNICEF. Next meeting will be at the Lumbermen’s Museum where we will be doing scrapbooking pages.
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, October 22 meeting. Seventeen members were weighed; five were KOPS (Keep Off Pounds Sensibly).
Joyce Estey led the meeting. Charlotte helped with the greeting position. Melva Folsom assisted in the weight room in the absence of Denise Clark. Barbara Whited was the winner of the skinny dish. Linda Bartlett was the loser of the week with Aileen Smith and Joyce as runners-up.
Linda Bartlett led us in 10 minutes of exercises, always a favorite with many. Joyce announced a Christmas party at a workshop in Presque Isle, at the Hampton Inn, 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 6. If you wish to bring a wrapped Christmas gift, you will leave with a gift too. Many of the ladies in our chapter will attend.
Charlotte Marley had charge of the program, “ The Road to Success.” Assisting her in readings were Barbara Whited, Barbara Hogan, Linda Cassidy, Lois Downing, Aileen Smith and Dale Holden. Many of the ladies made comments and input on the program. Charlotte quoted some lines from singer Willie Nelson.
All the members are asked to write favorable comments about Denise Kinney Clark, Joanne Scott and Melva Folsom for the spotlight award. These are to be turned into Joyce at our next meeting, Oct. 29. The “Menopause” skit, performed at the rally in Presque Isle a few weeks ago will be performed at our meeting next week. Those who were absent should be there to see them perform.
Papers were distributed to the membership about a Halloween challenge. Many will participate. Weigh-in is at 8-8:45 with the program starting at 9 a.m. Our program usually lasts an hour.
If you want more information about the chapter you may contact Charlotte Marley at 757-8483 or Betty Ivey at 532-9653.
Katahdin Club meets
On Oct. 13, the Katahdin Club of Island Falls met at the home of Mary Moore in Hersey for a potluck lunch and meeting at noon, with Mary Moore and Mary Joy hosting.
Before the lunch was served, Verna MacArthur gave the table grace.
The meeting was opened with the Club Collect and Pledge of Allegiance. The secretary and treasurer’s reports were read and approved. A card was sent to Pat Coolong.
A successful Silent Auction was held.
A musical program was presented by Laura Bomba, with a medley of Hawaiian songs being sung by Laura.
Members present were Doris Lynch, Paige Coville, Edna Schmidt, Gladys Ferfuson, Michele King, Verna MacArthur, Rachel Daniel, Mary Moore, Dorothy Williams, Mary Joy, Gloria and Nora Willigar and Laura Bomba.
The next meeting will be at Michele King’s home on Nov. 10.
Sherman seniors
The Sherman Senior Citizens club members had a grand day outing on Oct. 11. At 10 a.m., they were driven by van by Mary Atkinson from Kelley’s Shell Station via I95 to Brewer and the Weathervane Restaurant, where the happy passengers had a wonderful lunch and then went to Bar Harbor for those special sights and this made the trip extra-special. The height of the foliage color was spectacular all of the way. Thank you Mary, for an unforgettable special day!
Present were Annie and Fred Atkinson, Donna Grass, Eva Perry, Bonita Staples, Esther Greenier, Joan O’Roak and June Gagnon.
We had our regular meeting on Oct. 20, and in attendance were those who had gone on the trip plus Sandra Qualey and Terese Albert. That also was a beautiful day with a potluck lunch held at the Sherman gym.
Our next meeting will be at the gym on Nov. 3.
We look ahead to the Sherman Elementary fourth-graders who will entertain us on Dec. 15. Doesn’t time fly? A new year is just around the corner.
Dyer Brook News
On Tuesday, Sept. 14, Mrs. Sandi Wyman, Mrs. Marie Gillotti and Miss Wannetta Townsend, along with other purple hat ladies society, had lunch at the Presque Isle Inn and Convention Center.
On Wednesday, Sept. 1, Mrs. Marie Gillotti, Miss Wannetta Townsend and Mrs. Hazel Bells attended senior citizens at the Smoke Hauler Snow Club in Oakfield.
There was a good turn-out for a benefit supper and auction for Mrs. And Mrs. Corey Ekins and family at the Oakfield Community Center.
On Wednesday, Sept. 15, Mrs. Marie Gillotti, Miss Wannetta Townsend and Mrs. Hazel Bells attended Senior Citizens at the Smoke Hauler Snow Club in Oakfield.
On Saturday, Oct. 2, Mrs. Marie Gillotti, along with the Oakfield Senior Citizens, took their annual fall trip they had planned at Bonanza in Presque Isle. They also did some shopping at the Mall and WalMart.
Toni, Marie and Danny Gillotti of Hodgdon were week-end guests of their grandparents, Mr and Mrs. Tony Gillotti.
On Wednesday, October 20, Mrs. Marie Gillotti, Miss Wannetta Townsend, and Mrs. Hazel Bells attended Senior Citizens at the Smoke Haulers Snow Club in Oakfield.
