SPOTLIGHTING SENIORS

SPOTLIGHTING SENIORS
By Charlotte O’Connell
“Compassion is language the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” Mark Twain.

The Garage Sale to benefit Meals on Wheels raised $959.25. A BIG THANK YOU to Jay Lacy, Jo Lacy, Sandy Goodner, Janis King, Niki Dominguez, and Janet James for working. Furniture movers Donvaan Reder, Brian Rape, Fred Watson, and John Deleon.

Monday’s Bingo had 26 players.  The secret prize was won by Laurence King. The blackout amount of $39.90 was won by Mary Brantley.  Come for lunch next Monday and stay to play.

Dee Neill from South Plains Association of Governments doing Medicare Open Enrollment Presentation prescription drug plan/Medicare part D at noon.

Monthly 42 will be Tuesday September 19.

Our annual meeting, election of new board members, and volunteers of the year is September 27^th.   If you are interested in the center and would like to serve on the board of directors for two years give Charlotte a call at 828-3784.

Upcoming events – Mark your calendar – Mon. (Sept. 18) Bingo 1-2. Medicare Part D Presentation at noon. HFF taking blood pressures. Tues. (Sept. 19) Monthly 42. Mon. (Sept. 25) Bingo 1-2.  Tues. (Sept. 26) Calvert taking blood pressures. Wed. (Sept. 27) Birthday & Anniversaries. Annual meeting.

MOW deliveries for Sept. 4 were done by First Baptist Church. Those who served were Albet Rinne, Brian Rape, Tressie Kobos, Cecilia Ginn, Jason Barrier, and Nancy Harlan.

MOW deliveries for Sept. 18 – 22 is the responsibility of Hearts Together Church of Christ.

Memorials:

Karla Schniers
Leon and Jeanette Moore

Judy Klemke
Mart Brillhart
Bobbie Sokoll
Bradley & Amy Kitten
Shirley Neugebauer
Ron & Elsie Schilling
Martha Basinger

Barbara Culver
Martha Basinger

Coy Rinne
Mart Brillhart
Ann Bishop
Sherilyn Simmons

Tincy Fondy Thacker
Troyce Wood
Leon and Jeanette Moore
Mart Brillhart
Martha Basinger

John Thornbury
Martha Basinger

Ken Sikes
Martha Basinger

Donations: First Baptist Church

Menu:  Sept. 18 -22  

Monday 18^th – Beef Salisbury Steak/Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Cauliflower & Broccoli, Apricots, Wheat Roll, 2% Milk, Tea/Lemon

Tuesday 19^th –Turkey Tetrazzini, Whole Wheat Roll, Margarine, Carrots & Zucchini, Tossed Salad w/Dressing, Fruit Parfait, Low Fat Milk

Wednesday 20^th– Chopped BBQ with Sauce on Whole Wheat Bun, Pinto Beans, Grandma’s Potato Salad, Mandarin Oranges, 2% Milk, Tea/Lemon

Thursday 21^st – Sweet & Sour Chicken Breast, Long Grain White Rice, Sugar Snap Peas, Stir Fry Vegetables, Lazy Cake, Wheat Roll, 2% Milk, Tea/Lemon

Friday 22^nd – Beef Taco Bake, Spanish Rice, Cauliflower, Tossed Salad w/Dressing, Country Apple Crisp, Low Fat Milk