April Carry-in Dinner ... Happy Birthday Helen !

Carry-in Dinner was April 3, and we
helped celebrate
  Helen Cheatum's birthday with a
 cake made by Diana Cheatum.

There were 9 in attendance.

The nurse from Knox County was on hand to take blood pressure, 02 levels, etc.






Oatmeal Cake
                by Helen Cheatum.

1 1/4 c. Boiling Water

1 c. Quick Oats

Pour water over oats and let stand for 20 minutes.

1/2 c. Butter, melted

1 c. White sugar

1 c. Brown sugar

2 eggs

1 t. Cinnamon

1/2 t. Salt

1 t. Vanilla

1 1/2 c. Flour

1 t. Soda

Mix & Bake in a 9 x 13 @ 350° F, for 30-35 minutes until done.

Topping

2/3 c. Brown sugar

6 T. Melted Butter

1/4 c. Cream (sub. Evap. Milk)

1 c. Coconut

1 c. Nuts (optional)

1 t. Vanilla

Mix & spread on top of cake - Toast until it bubbles.

We had a guest for Senior Coffee...

Jean Ray had a visit from her sister
Irene Troutt from Rolla, Missouri.
Irene came to Senior Coffee with Jean and
we enjoyed her stories and suggestions
 for Day Trips.
It was a pleasure to meet her and we hope
 she comes back again.
We wish her safe travels.

"Green Acres" FCE will meet at the Senior Center April 19th.

FCE will have their April meeting 1:00 PM, Tuesday,April 19th, 2016.
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Shelby County Museum Tour April 23, 2016

Interested in family history?
 There is a genealogy highlight (Shelby County) scheduled for 10:00 AM.
A meet-up of Knox County ladies will tour the museum at 11:00 AM.
 Saturday, April 23, 2016.   All are Welcome.
For more information call Kathryn Wilkerson -(660) 739-4436
 

Mother~Daughter Tea in Novelty

The Novelty Christian Church will host a Mother~Daughter Tea
at 2:00 PM on Saturday, April 16, 2016. 
The church is located on Highway 156 in the middle of town.
Kathy Nickerson will be the guest speaker.
All are Welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be served.

FINDING MOREL MUSHROOMS

Finding Morel Mushrooms  (tips from Missouri Dept. of Conservation). 

Time is fast approaching for morels to begin appearing (April and early May).  Best time to look is after a few rainy days in a row.  Although morels blend easily into surrounding leaf litter, anywhere from one to several will grow on the ground in deciduous woods, disturbed areas, and recently burned areas.  Black morels prefer to grow near white ash trees, while yellow morels especially like dying elms, living white ashes, and cottonwoods.  But both will grow under tulip poplars, oaks, and hickories as well.

When outside, go slowly, focus on details, and look closely at the ground.  If you see a cache of edible mushrooms, don't take them all.  Taking everything could mean fewer spores this season and meager mushroom crops in years to come.

Beware of false morels.  All true morels are hollow from top to bottom.  Poisonous, false morels are reddish and have wrinkled, lobed, or brain-shaped caps and dense stalks.

Happy Hunting!

Carry-in Dinner on Thursday

Thursday, April 7, 2016, is Carry-in Dinner.
It is potluck and we will celebrate April birthdays.
See you at 11:00 AM.

Don't forget Senior Coffee, Tuesday mornings 9:00 to 11:00 AM.
Meet new people, have tea or coffee and socialize a bit.

Registration forms will be available soon for upcoming Day Trips.  Payments are accepeted, but must be paid in full 3 days before each trip.

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