DECEMBER LUNCHEON and BUSINESS MEETING

December 7 found the Novelty Senior Citizens meeting for the monthly luncheon at the Senior Center. The center had been festively decorated for the holidays complete with a tree.

Shortly after noon, Diana led the pledge to the US flag after which Carolyn 

gave the invocation.

 

 Happy Birthday was sung to Carolyn and Diana who both celebrate their birthdays this month. Marsha had made a lemon pie instead of a cake per their request last month. Those present were Jim and Marsha Pinson, Dorothy and Denis Howard, Freda Bradley, Judith Rhoades, Carolyn Morgret, Diana Cheatum, and Sue Ahern. Sherry Goodwin of the KCHD was there to take BP readings, and also gave information on vaccines available/needed for “seniors”. She suggested keeping up with them, and having a prescription from the doctor so they could administer them.

All helped with the cleanup after the meal, with Freda doing the dishes.

At 1:40, Diana called the business meeting to order. The secretary read the minutes from last month's meeting. They were approved as read. The treasurer then gave her report; there is $10 more to be added to the amount that was made at the soup luncheon in November. That report was also approved as presented.

Unfinished Business/Old business:

WAA project: We have 254 wreaths purchased which exceeds last year's amount. The ceremony will be Saturday, December 16, 2017 at the Novelty Christian Church. All veterans' in two cemeteries will be covered with wreaths: Novelty Cemetery and Bee Ridge Cemetery. Surveyor flags have been placed on the gravesites of veterans in the Novelty cemetery so the graves are easier to find the day of the ceremony. 

The ceremony will begin at 11:00 a.m. We certainly invite all to come join us in remembering our veterans. Wreaths for other cemeteries may be picked up at the Novelty Legion Hall (103 N. 3^rd street) after the ceremony. Please make sure you have made arrangements for them to be picked up, if unable to come get the wreath(s) yourself.

New business:

No new business except for cake maker for January luncheon and coffee makers for each week. Carolyn will make the cake, and coffee makers are Carolyn, Diana, Marsha, and Judith. Next Tuesday, December 12^th, the Green Acres FCE will join the coffee ladies for Christmas treats as well as coffee and visiting. It will be up to the coffee ladies if we meet on Tuesday, December 26^th, and January 2^nd.

Meeting adjourned at 2:15 p.m.

                              

Those enjoying the meal:

  

Sue, Freda, Jim.

Jim, Denis, Dorothy, Carolyn, Judith.

NOVELTY SR. CITIZENS' NOVEMBER MEETING AND LUNCHEON

November 2, 2017 found the Novelty Senior Citizens hosting their monthly luncheon at the Center.  Present were Denis and Dorothy Howard, Freda Bradley, Sue Ahern, Helen Pulse, Carolyn Morgret, Mildred Bragg, Karen Lumley, Barbara Poor, Judith Rhoades, Marsha Pinson, and Diana Cheatum.  Diana led us in the pledge to the U.S. Flag, and Karen gave the invocation.  Although Judith had made a delicious fresh apple cake, no birthday celebrants were present.  Sherry Goodwin came in a bit late and took BP readings, etc. while we were eating.  She also gave one flu shot.

After cleanup, Diana brought the business meeting to order.  Judith gave the treasurer's report which was accepted as presented.  Marsha read the secretary's minutes to the last meeting (which had been published in the Edina Sentinel): they too were accepted as presented.

Old/Unfinished Business:
1.    On October 9, Marsha and Judith were on the coffee break radio show at KMEMFM radio in Memphis, Missouri.  They were talking about the Wreaths Across America project.  Several commented they had done a good job. 

2.  WAA project.  We have EXCEEDED the number of wreaths that we had last year!!!!!  Cemeteries where all veterans will be remembered with a wreath are Novelty and Bee Ridge. 
Thanks to all who have purchased them.  Remember, the ceremony is Saturday, December 16, 2017 in Novelty.  If your wreath is going to a different cemetery, please pick it up at the Novelty Legion Hall after the ceremony.  More next month.

3.  The Thanksgiving meal that was mentioned last month will be held Thanksgiving Day at the Novelty American Legion Hall.  Please make reservations by letting the Novelty Christian Church know. 

4.  Fundraising Soup Luncheon and Bake Sale.  November 11, 2017 at the Center.  Serving soups--chili, cheesy vegetable, and potato deluxe...and a possible other kind!  Also serving pies, and tea/coffee.  List was read as to what each person is donating. 
BAKE SALE  will have breads--both quick breads and yeast bread, cookies, brownies, pies, cakes, muffins, and cupcakes.  Plus more.  Hunters--stop in for a bowl of hot soup and buy some items to take with you when you are out hunting  (yes, some of them are individual sized portions).
The signs and barrels to put up for advertising that day are ready. 

Marsha will make the birthday cake next month (but a couple of the December celebrants wanted pie, so read next month to see if she remembers!)  Coffee makers for each week were assigned.

Judith made motion, with  Carolyn seconding.  Meeting adjourned.


And here's the recipe for the non-birthday cake today made by Judith.

                                        GRAN'S APPLE CAKE 

1 2/3 cups sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon salt
6 cups chopped, peeled tart apples (about 3 medium)  
1/2 cup shopped pecans
            FROSTING
4 ounces cream cheese (can use reduced-fat)
2 tablespoons butter (no substitutes) softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup confectioners' sugar

    In a mixing bowl, combine the sugar, eggs, applesauce, oil and vanilla.  Beat  for 2 minutes on medium speed.  Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; add to applesauce mixture and beat until combined.  Fold in apples and pecans.  
   Transfer to a 13" x 9" x 2" baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray.  Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes until top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.  Cool on a wire rack.
    For frosting:  Combine cream cheese, butter and vanilla in a small mixing bowl until smooth.  Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar (mixture will be soft).  Spread over cooled cake.     Yield:  18 servings.