Spotlighting Seniors

SPOTLIGHTING SENIORS

By Charlotte O’Connell

Our next Meals on Wheels benefit breakfast Saturday, February 6 had 72 in attendance. A BIG THANK YOU to Jeannette Bradford, Ramon Garcia, Jo Lacy, Danny Aguirre, Sandy Goodner, and Albert Rinne. Thank you for your donations of $654.00 which will cover the expense of 90 meals.

We have a raffle going on for an oil painting by Ada May Culpepper. They are $1.00 a ticket or 6 for $5.00. Come by the center to see it and purchase your tickets.

We lost another longtime member Louise Brake last week. Our prayers go out to her family.

Bingo on Monday had 27 players. The secret prize was won by Nina Thomas. The blackout amount of $49.15 was won by Mary Velasquez. Come join us for lunch next Monday and then stay to play Bingo from 1-2.

Upcoming events – Mark your calendar: Mon. (Feb. 15) Closed for Presidents’ Day. Tues. (Feb. 16) Bingo from 1-2. Monthly 42 from 2-4. Mon. (Feb. 22) Bingo from 1-2. Wed. (Feb. 24) Birthday and Anniversaries and Bridge 1-4. Fri. (Feb. 26) Amy will sing to us at lunch.

MOW deliveries for Feb. 1 – 5 were done by Bible Baptist Church. Those who served were Beverly Frazier, Nora Munoz, David Jenkins, Mickie Fondy, Leigh Ann Pinkert, Patsy Copeland, Chris Downer, Albert Rinne, Jerry Copeland, Leon Enloe, and Ofelia Logan.

MOW deliveries for Feb. 15 – 19 is the responsibility of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Closed 15^th for Presidents’ Day.

Donation: First Baptist Church, Ann Haire, Christie Burnett, and First United Methodist Church

Memorial:

Louise Brake

Troyce Wood

1. D. & Carlene Bownds

Laurence & Janis King

Shirley Neugebauer

Joe Sparkman

Margaret Edwards

Jerry & June Hogue

Lamar Hilburn

Jeannette Bradford & Family

Jo Webb

Sherrie Bradford Bouissey

Margery Martin

Eugene & Dorothy Sokora

Joe Sparkman

Menu: February 15^th – 19^th

Monday 15^th – CLOSED FOR PRESIDENTS’ DAY

Tuesday 16^th – Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Country Gravy, Stewed Okra, Seasoned Corn, Pumpkin Square, 2% Milk

Wednesday 17^th – Beef Tips Noodles, Meadow Blend Vegetables, Corn, Chocolate or Strawberry Cake, Wheat Roll, 2% Milk

Thursday 18^th – Crispy Chicken on Bun, Tomato & Lettuce, Potato Wedges, Carrot & Raisin Salad, Fruit Cocktail, 2% Milk

Friday 19^th – Beef Fajitas, Refried Beans, Spanish Rice, Tossed Vegetable Salad, Lo Cal French Dressing, Peach Cobbler, 2% Milk