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Senior Citizens On Tuesday, November 16 at 1:30, President Marge Van Lare welcomed all and called our meeting to order. Prayer and Pledge were followed by songs, “Shine on Harvest Moon” and “By the Light of the Silvery Moon.” Roll call revealed 49 members present. The Secretary, Treasurer, and Sunshine reports were made. Ticket Lady Gladys had Christmas Dinner tickets for sale. Travel Lady Betty made her report. Entertainment Lady Lee told us Bingo would be played following our guest speaker. President Marge thanked Doris Leasot for her Veteran's Day program and all who took part, and Al and Jean Servant for their early arrival on meeting days to prepare plates, cups, napkins, and coffee. Marge announced that Gerry Renaud would be Ticket Lady for the New Year. Chet Leasot is working on plans for a new microphone and wiring. More on that later. The hall floor will be sanded and painted and ready for us in December. Joe Miner supplied jokes for Roland to read. The Money raffle was held and the Victory certificate was won by Winnie Broughton. 20-club Chair Al held big money drawings. The lucky winners were April Monfils, Loretta Richford, Al Casucci, Eileen Lemay, Nowman Barry, and Winnie Broughton. A new 20-club will begin in December. At meeting’s close, President Marge introduced our guest speaker, Robert Wilder, who is a Brookfield resident and historian. He gave an interesting talk on the early history of Brookfield, with maps, dates, and how it all began. Thanks, Bob, and we hope to have you as a guest speaker again. Refreshments and Bingo were enjoyed. • • • • Friday, November 19 at 11:30, our members gathered at the Lashaway Inn for our Annual Thanksgiving Dinner. We enjoyed drinks and crackers and cheese. At 12:30, President Marge welcomed all and I gave the prayer of thanks. Our menu was tossed salad, fish or turkey, mashed potato, butternut squash, cranberry sauce, rolls, and coffee. Each place had miniature cups of assorted candies and mints. The tables were beautifully set with white tablecloths and gold napkins. We enjoyed the room facing the lake, and the day was bright and sunny. Our entertainment was a gracious lady from Spencer, Thelma Traverse. She played oldies from the 40’s and 50’s on her keyboard. We enjoyed singing and laughter...a great afternoon and another club memory! • • • • The Christmas season is here! It’s just wonderful with all the lights, wreaths, and decorated trees. Wagon Wheel Hall was all decorated and ready for our meeting on Tuesday, December 7. At 1:30, President Marge welcomed all and called our meeting to order. After Prayer and Pledge, we sang “Pennies from Heaven” (yes, it was raining and icy) and in keeping with Pearl Harbor Day, “The Battle Hymn of the Republic.” Attendance Secretary Bea took roll call with 46 members present, including a new member, Joanne Vincequere—welcome! Birthdays and anniversaries for the month of December were announced. Secretary Marguerite gave her report and read a short history of Pearl Harbor. Treasurer Joe gave his report and the Sunshine report followed. Entertainment Lady Lee said, if time allowed, we would play Bingo. Ticket Lady Gladys held final sale of Christmas Dinner tickets. We will be going to Ye Olde Tavern on Thursday, December 16. Travel Lady Betty announced her final trip for 2004, and spoke about entertainment and other plans in store for us at our Christmas party. President Marge announced that member Bernadette Pelletier would hold the drawing for the beautiful afghan she made and donated as a fund raiser. A motion was made, seconded, and voted in favor of our new slate of officers for 2005. Marge will lead us again, and has some great ideas. She thanked all who helped behind the scenes to make our meetings enjoyable. She has asked for suggestions. We have a box and we will put it out at our meetings. She asked for volunteers for the annual audit. Shirley Waytina, Mary Kielion, and Evelyn Lamonda will meet with Treasurer Joe to complete the audit of our books. The motion was made and seconded; all were in favor to send a donation to Toys for Tots. 20-club Chair Al read his report and will start a new one at our next meeting. Chet Leasot spoke to us about where not to park outside, and leaving the space for handicapped clear.
Jokes were read by Roland; we certainly need a few laughs now
and then. This was an especially “busy” meeting. As
we go along, we will try to iron out the kinks. Let’s all enjoy this great time of year—keep in touch with loved ones and “Be Happy.” —Till next time
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