ANNUAL SOUP LUNCHEON

Greetings!  For many years, the Novelty Senior Center has had a fall fundraiser to help with expenses.  We again held a soup luncheon on the opening day of firearms deer season:  this year being Saturday November 10, 2018.

We served four kinds of soup:  chili, potato soup deluxe, broccoli-cheese, and pizza soup.  (Yes, pizza SOUP!)  Plus pie, cobbler, or cake and drinks.  All for a free-will donation.   PLUS we had a bake sale too.

    

A fairly good group came out, and several hunters came in to warm up with a bowl (or two) of hot soup!  Bake sale items were also purchased--pies and cookies were the best sellers!  Thanks to all who came in.

In case you are wondering (several have asked) here's the Pizza Soup recipe.  I have to admit, I am not a "measurer" for most recipes I fix, so the amounts are just a guess.  Made about a gallon.

                      PIZZA SOUP 

1 1/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper (can use some red as well)
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 cups chicken broth
1 can (15 oz) pizza sauce  (actually I used two cans)
1 cup chopped pepperoni
1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes
1/2 cup cooked Italian sausage (probably more to make the gallon)
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
 Shredded mozzarella cheese

     In a large saucepan, saute mushrooms, onions, and green pepper in oil for 2-3 minutes or until tender.  Add broth, pizza sauce, pepperoni, tomatoes, sausage, and Italian seasoning.  Bring to boil over medium heat.  Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Before serving stir in Parmesan cheese.  Garnish with mozzarella cheese.    NOTE:  You can add about any ingredient that you would find on the top of your favorite pizza.  MMMM!!!!

NOVEMBER, 2018 LUNCHEON and BUSINESS MEETING

Novelty Senior Citizens met for the monthly luncheon on Thursday, November 1. The Center was decorated for Halloween and fall. Sherry Goodwin, KCHD, came to check blood pressures. She reiterated tips for avoiding the flu this year, including getting the flu shot. She informally asked how we liked having the clinic come to us instead of in Edina (like it did last month). Those present to take advantage of her services were Denis and Dorothy Howard, Helen Pulse, Diana Cheatum, Judith Rhoades, and Marsha Pinson.

Diana led the pledge to the U.S. Flag, then Denis gave the blessing for the food. No birthdays this month, but all enjoyed all the delicious food and desserts there. Judith had prepared a new recipe of Lime Triangles (recipe below). Banana pie and chocolate pie were also indulged in by those present. Of course we also had roast beef, meatballs, and chicken and stuffing casserole, as well as noodles, sweet potatoes, three bean salad, and deviled eggs to name some of the available foods.

After cleanup (thanks, Judith), Diana called the business meeting to order. 

 Marsha read the minutes to last month's meeting.   Judith distributed the treasurer's report.

Unfinished/Old Business:

1. WAA: The survey flags were put in the Novelty cemetery last Saturday, instead of Oct 15 as reported in last month's minutes. Judith did this task by herself (took about 1 ½ hours), and we were all grateful to her for doing that.
2. Marsha and Judith were on KMEM radio “coffee break” in October and had received some good input to it. Neither reported being as nervous as they had been the year before.
3. As of this date, we have 221 wreaths paid for: although our date is passed, we know we are getting 51 more wreaths as those people have contacted Marsha. This is more wreaths than were purchased last year, so we feel it has been a success (although we were doubtful just a month ago!)
4. Soup luncheon: Sentinel ad has been taken in and paid for, and it is on the Mark Twain website homepage. A couple of “tweaks” to the menu were made. Marsha brought her bake sale stuff today—cake in a mug (includes mug, recipe, and dry ingredients to make an individual serving). Also a cook booklet with 17 recipes for other cake-in-a-mug recipes. The soup cans for advertising the soup luncheon will be placed by  Diana.  Other signs will also be placed that morning.
5. Judith will make a pie (instead of a cake) for birthday celebrants in December (we have two, and pie was requested instead of a cake). The date for next month's meeting will be December 6^th. 
   
   
   And now, here's the recipe for Lime Coconut Triangles!!!!  Try them!!!! 
    prep time:  25 minutes
   
   1 cup all-purpose flour
   3/4 cup finely chopped coconut, divided 
   1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
    1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
   1/3 cup butter, melted
   2 eggs
   1 cup sugar
   1/4 cup lime juice
   1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime peel
   1/4 teaspoon baking powder
   Additional confectioners' sugar
   

   In a small bowl, combine the flour, 1/4 cup coconut, confectioners' sugar and pecans.  Stir in butter.  Press into a greased 8" square baking dish.  Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

   
   

   Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the eggs.  Stir in the sugar, lime juice, lime peel, baking powder, and remaining coconut.  Pour over crust.

   
   

   Bake for 15-20 minutes or until edges are light golden brown.  Cool on a wire rack.  Dust with the additional confectioner's sugar.  Cut into squares; cut in half to make triangles.  Yield:  1 1/2 dozen triangles.

   
   

   MMMMMM!!!!!

    

October, 2018 luncheon

October 4^th, 2018 found the Novelty Senior Citizens again gathering for their monthly luncheon. We were pleased to have the KCHD staff (Phyllis, Debbie, Becky, and Lori) all there to also have their mobile flu vaccine clinic that day (from noon-1:30 pm). It was a chilly day so they brought their equipment inside the center. Unfortunately no one other than those present at the luncheon came in to get their flu shot. But it was nice to have it conveniently located for those of us who DID get it! 

 

The pledge was led by Diana, and the blessing given by Dorothy. Happy Birthday was sung to Becky (although she didn't want a cake or blow out candles!) Dorothy had made the cake. Other seniors there were Judith, Sue, Helen, Denis, and Marsha. 

 

At 1:45: Diana began the business meeting. Marsha read the minutes to last month's meeting. Helen moved to approve them, Judith seconded. Approved as read. Judith then gave the treasurer report. Dorothy moved to approve, Sue seconded. Approved as presented.

Business:

1. Marsha reported on the WAA project. We have 109 wreaths sold at this point. About 20 short for the Novelty cemetery. Surveyor flags will be placed at the Novelty cemetery on all veterans' graves (to make it easier to find in December) on Saturday, October 13. Marsha and Judith will be on KMEM radio “coffee break” on Monday, October 15 to talk about the Wreaths project—they had done this last year as well.  The ceremony will be Saturday, December 15, 2018 in Novelty.
   
2. Soup luncheon and bake sale will be November 10—the first day of firearms deer season. Soups that will be served are chili; cheesy broccoli; potato soup deluxe; pizza soup. Relish tray, crackers. sour cream, shredded cheese. Pies will be for dessert.  Everyone will bring things for the bake sale. It will be advertised in the Edina Sentinel, on the Mark Twain website, and on Marsha's facebook page as well.
3. No birthdays are known in November so no one is designated to bring the birthday cake next month.
4. Coffee makers were designated for each Tuesday of this month.
5. Next luncheon will be November 1.  We certainly invite all to join us on that first Thursday of the month to eat....we always have plenty, so you could come the first time without bringing anything!!!!!!  👌👩 👪

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The  stocking cap was designed with the USA in mind--stars and stripes in red, white and blue.  It was hand-knitted by Jana, who lives in Canada, although she grew up here in Novelty.  We thank her so much for donating the toques.  Yes, she gave us two. One was given away at CornFest....BUT....We kept all those raffle tickets and will try to sell a few more to give away the second toque later in the fall.  So if interested, contact us at the above address and we'll sell you some raffle tickets--three chances for $1.  Pretty good buy for a hand-knitted cap!