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SENIOR CITIZENS On Tuesday, Nov. 1, our members gathered joyfully after a cancelled meeting in October because of the high water from nine days of rain. My rain gauge measured 16 inches. The Quaboag River was across the road on Rte. 148 and Mill Street, and also at North and South ponds. We have several members who would have been inconvenienced by detours. This meeting was our Halloween celebration. A few members wore orange, and the committee, Shirley Waytina, Mary Kielson, and Virginia Olds, dressed in costume. Tables were decorated with silk fall flowers, a pumpkin here and there, and, of course, Halloween candy. Our Secretary, Marguerite, was aglow in orange; what a good sport! At 1:30, President Roland welcomed all and called our meeting to order. Prayer and Pledge were followed by songs, “Harvest Moon” and “Put Your Arm Around Me.” Birthdays and anniversaries for November were announced by Attendance Secretary Bea, and roll call revealed 41 members present. The Secretary, Treasurer, Sunshine, Entertainment, and Travel reports were made. Tickets were being sold for our Rom’s Thanksgiving by Gerry. President Roland announced the gift certificate from Hannaford would be awarded at our next meeting. He also said he would provide the music entertainment for our Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 17 at Rom’s. We have a grant to pay for this. Chair Lady for Christmas Dinner, Betty B., gave details and the menu for that upcoming event. Member Chet Leasot announced we would have a guest speaker at our next meeting, Police Chief Ross Ackerman. This is open to anyone who may wish to attend. He will be with us at 2 p.m. President Roland opened nominations for officers. As no one is able to take the President at this time, Roland offered to stay on until spring. The nominations were: Lee Barry – Vice President, Marguerite Desmond – Secretary, Bea Brodeur – Attendance, Joe Miner – Treasurer, Shirley Waytina – Assistant Treasurer. The appointed board members were: Prayer/Sunshine – Bertha N., Entertainment Lady – Lee Barry, Ticket Lady – Elizabeth Casucci, Travel Lady – Betty B., and 20-club Chair – Al Servant. We will vote on this slate at our next meeting. The money raffle and 20-club drawings were held. A 50/50 raffle was won by “me.” My lucky day! Refreshments and Bingo were enjoyed. Tuesday, Nov. 15, was a special day at Wagon Wheel. Today we would honor all veterans. At 1:30, President Roland welcomed all and turned the mike over to me for a special program. I gave a military prayer, followed by the Pledge. Then there was a reading by Marguerite Desmond, the song “America” by all, a reading by Roland O’Coin, the song “Yankee Doodle Dandy,” a reading by Chet Leasot, and a specialty song by Roland, “There’s a Star Spangled Banner Waving Somewhere.” Our closing song was “God Bless America.” The hall tables were decorated in red, white, and blue, and the names of our club veterans were written on cards across the front of the head table. They are: Chet Leasot, Mike Zugrovich, George Lemay, Don Renaud, Al Casucci, Joe Miner, Ed Nichols, Roland O’Coin, Al Servant, and our only lady veteran, Myra Neely, who was not with us, as she lives in Connecticut but is still a member. We thank God for all these veterans who are still active in our club. Our meeting started with roll call with 42 present, and reports from the Secretary, Treasurer, Sunshine, Entertainment, and Travel chairpersons. Ticket Lady Gerry had our Christmas Dinner tickets for sale. Betty B., Chair Lady for our Christmas Party and Dinner, gave more details for that day, coming soon, on Dec. 15. How time flies! President Roland read the slate of officers for the new year, 2006: President – Roland O’Coin, Vice President – Lee Barry, Secretary – Marguerite Desmond, Attendance Secretary – Bea Brodeur, Treasurer – Joe Miner, and Assistant Treasurer - Shirley Waytina. Appointed officers are: Prayer/Sunshine – Bertha Nolan, Ticket Lady – Elizabeth Casucci, Entertainment Lady – Lee Barry, Travel Lady – Betty Baldyga, and 20-club Chairman, Al Servant. All voted in favor of the slate. Our installation will be in January. President Roland thanked today’s committee: Marguerite Desmond, Lee Barry and me. It was fun. He gave thanks for the entertainment participants. We all thank “Him” for his wonderful music. The money raffle was held, and the Hannaford Certificate was won by Millie Miner. Our guest speaker, Chief Ackerman was unable to keep his appointment to talk to the club. Perhaps another time.
Refreshments and Bingo were enjoyed. |
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