By Susie Heller Where did the year go? We raised a toast to 2013 about three weeks ago it seems. Now we are a year older, but still kicking! Not much that can keep this bunch down. We are all looking forward to a new year of trying to get back into our skinny pants […]
SENIOR CENTER
Senior news: Dec. 25, 2013
By Rosalie Hutson Calvin Drozdov of Winthrop was the happy winner of the sled and bear raffle for the children. Congratulations, Calvin, have fun with it. After offering a $1-a-bag shopping opportunity for several days and then making everything free, The Christmas Sale room is getting very bare. Thank you, everyone who shopped with us […]
Senior news: Dec. 18, 2013
By Rosalie Hutson This month and year are on a mad dash to be over. It seems like it was just a few weeks ago that it was election time and here it is almost time again. The Christmas Sale room is now selling items $3 a bag. The last few days, it will be […]
Stepping lively
By Ann McCreary
Eary Hawkins dances every dance, guiding his partner briskly around the floor with elegance and grace. Not bad for a man who is 101 years old.
Senior news: Dec. 11, 2013
By Rosalie Hutson Over 70 people came in for lunch and dancing Friday. The place was hopping and rocking with happy dancers. Bill Hottell’s birthday was Saturday, so everyone sang him a rousing, off-key “Happy Birthday.” After last Saturday’s big sale, things are getting pretty picked over in the Christmas Room, but we still get things in […]
Senior News: Dec. 4, 2013
By Rosalie Hutson December started out looking a little more like winter and putting us in the Christmas spirit. The Christmas Sale is in full forward gear, with new things being put out every day and another big sale on Saturday (Dec. 7), with some extra-nice gift items being held back for it. We are planning on having […]
Senior News: Nov. 27, 2013
By Rosalie Hutson Our Christmas Sale started Saturday, and what a start it got off to. We were super busy for the first few hours and it didn’t slow down much later. But we have another big Saturday sale coming up Dec. 7 and I am holding out some extra special things for it. New things […]
Senior news: Nov. 20, 2013
By Rosalie Hutson It’s time: The Christmas Room will be open this Saturday (Nov. 23) at 9 a.m. It’s one-stop shopping with gifts for the whole family, and paper and gift bags to wrap them in. We have trees, stands, decorations, games, stuffed animals, fancy clothes and Christmas sweaters and sweatshirts. There’s also a white […]
Senior news: Nov. 13, 2013
By Rosalie Hutson We had a great turnout for our Veterans Day lunch on Monday. We served over 50 veterans, and with their guests there were about 80 people. Thanks to all the veterans who came and let us honor them on their special day. Thanks to Hank Cramer and Rob Thram and Sue Sabin […]
Senior news: Nov. 6, 2013
By Rosalie Hutson The Senior Center board is sponsoring a Veterans Day lunch on Monday (Nov. 11) for all veterans and one guest. The ceremonies will begin at 11 a.m., including a presentation of colors by the American Legion Auxiliary with songs by Hank Cramer. Sue Sabin will also be playing the flute. The lunch […]
