Wreaths are "on the move"!

November 22, 2019

 

Wreaths Across America - Official Page is at JFK Airport.

7 hrs · Russell Gardens, NY ·

Yesterday, we loaded up the first wreaths to be sent overseas to the Netherlands! #PlayAPart2019
Read more information about the advancement of the mission overseas: https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/19520/News/272/…

Wreaths were sent this year to Normandy cemetery in France, the American cemetery in Luxemborg, and American Cemetery in the Netherlands, to honor those American soldiers who did not make it home from WW2.  (This is the first year that wreaths were sent to Luxemborg and Netherlands.  

This year more than 2,000 locations worldwide participated in the wreaths project--that is an increase of over 400 locations.  And we are one!!!!!  This is our 4th year to honor our veterans,

On November 7, 2019, the Novelty Senior Citizens' held their monthly carry-in luncheon.  Phyllis and Alyssa, a student nurse, from the KCHD were there for blood pressures, etc.  Shortly after noon, Diana led the pledges,. Denis gave the blessing for the food, and we enjoyed a nice November meal together.  Only Diana, Judith, Marsha, Denis and Dorothy were present.  All ladies helped with the cleanup.

At 1:20, Diana called the business meeting to order.  Minutes of last month's meeting were read and approved.  Financial report was also given and approved.

Business matters:

1. On Tuesday prior, November 5th, Judith and Joyce put out surveyor flags at the Novelty Cemetery so veteran graves will be more easily located for the December 14th WAA ceremony.
2. Our soup luncheon will be November 16, 2019--first day of firearms deer season…as always.  All supplies are in place (see last month's minutes).  Marsha will make some tea to have that day as well.  We invite all to join us for some delicious homemade soups and desserts for a free-will donation.  A bake sale will also be held that same day.
3. Plans are going well for the Wreaths Across America ceremony on December 14th.  It will be at 11:00 at the Novelty Christian Church.  All participants have been asked, some mentioning that "it would be an honor" to do so.   We have more wreaths sponsored this year than ever before, with just a few more late ones--the absolute final date we will take them, though, is the November 15th. 
4. It was decided to have the Tuesday coffee on December 24th.  Perhaps having a Christmas snack day on the 17th. 
5. Next month's meeting will be December 5, 2019.  Judith will make the birthday "cake" although request for pie was made from birthday celebrants.  Coffee makers for each week were assigned.