APRIL 2022 MONTHLY LUNCHEON AND MEETING
The senior
citizens of Novelty met Thursday, April 7 for the monthly luncheon. At 12: 15, Diana led the pledge of
allegiance, then Denis gave the invocation.
Present were Denis, Dorothy, David, Judith, Edra, Carolyn, Diana, Jim,
and Marsha. There were no birthday
celebrations this month, although the “birthday cake” was there, with recipe
below. A nice variety of meats and veggies were
brought as well as several different salads and desserts.
After
cleanup by Edra and Diana, the business meeting was called to order. Marsha read the minutes from last month,
which were approved as read. Judith gave
the treasurer’s report which was also approved as presented. She had noted that the REC bill was only
$22 this month to adjust the yearly payments
that had been made.
Unfinished
business:
1. Judith noted that this coming fiscal year, the
REC will again do the monthly payment, but the following year it will be
adjusted monthly. More details later as
she learns more about how that will work.
2. Guttering. Judith’s grandson, J.C., said his company puts
in the leaf filters, but not new guttering, of which we believe needs replacing
also. Jim will try to contact the place
south of Memphis, and Judith will get the name/number of a company in
Kirksville that does that work; so hopefully we can get two estimates on
getting that project finished.
3. Wreath pick-ups. Cleva and Larry had picked up St. Joseph; Bee
Ridge has taken care of theirs; Novelty Church Youth had picked up the Novelty
cemetery wreaths (and they had been placed at Carroll Wilkerson’s farm). Diana, Doug and Debbie had picked up Mt.
Salem. Shirley Hall said she’d take care
of Locust Hill’s.
New
Business: Marsha will write a thank-you
note to the Novelty Youth group for picking up the wreaths. Discussion on whether we should make a
donation to the group for their help.
Judith will talk to Paul to get his opinion.
Judith will
make the cake for May. Coffee makers
will be April 12—Diana; 19—Marsha; 25—Judith; May 3—Kathryn.
Judith made
motion to adjourn; seconded by David.
Meeting adjourned.
CAKE for dessert
(a nice, "spring-like" cake that is super-easy to make!)
1 box angel food cake mix
20 oz can of crushed pineapple
Use a box of angel food cake mix-- (just the dry mix, no need to follow directions on the box) Combine it with a 20 ounce can of crushed pineapple in its own juice. No need to use a mixer, just stir by hand. When you do this, something "magical" happens! The mixture starts to froth and it turns into an amazingly airy, fluffy bowl of deliciousness right before your eyes. Once it is all mixed up, simply pour it into a 9 x 13 baking dish and bake it at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Nice served with cool-whip or perhaps a sherbet.
