MAY MONTHLY LUNCHEON

After a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Novelty Senior Center met Thursday, May 7, for the monthly luncheon. The Health dept was still on staff schedule of only half of them working each day, so were unable to come to check blood pressures, etc. Hopefully all will be back to “normal” next month. Diana led the pledge, and Jeff gave the blessing before “happy birthday” was sung to Denis and Marsha. Carolyn made a chocolate cake for the candles, and also a cherry cheesecake dessert to help in their celebrations.
birthday celebrants Marsha and Denis.
 
 Those present were Jeff and Leah Otto, Diana Cheatum, Denis and Dorothy Howard, Judith Rhoades, Marsha Pinson, Carolyn Morgret, Kathryn Wilkerson, and Terri Wilkerson. A delicious carry-in meal, with roast beef, fried chicken, spare ribs, chicken and dressing casserole, 3 offerings for deviled eggs, two pans of rolls, two pea and lettuce salads, plus more desserts than mentioned above! Several of us were thinking along the same lines!

After Terri and others managed the cleanup, a business meeting was held. Diana conducted the meeting.

Marsha read the minutes to the March meeting; Dorothy made a motion to approve them, Judith seconded, approved.

Judith gave the April and May treasurer's report; Carolyn made motion to approve, Dorothy seconded. Approved.

Business reports:

1. Diana has received her check for reimbursement for new snow shovel.
2. WAA report: This year's ceremony will be Saturday, December 19, 2020, 11:00 a.m. at the church. Two wreaths have been purchased that have not yet been sent in. We will be collecting money through the end of October for those.
3. A note was received from Weldon Woodward regarding mowing; however other arrangements have already been made.

Next month's luncheon will be Thursday, June 2. Carolyn will again make the cake for those two celebrants that we know.

Coffee makers for the month were assigned.

After a bit more visiting, we were adjourned.

OPEN AGAIN!

Three ladies met for coffee on Tuesday, April 28.  As of May 4, the "shelter-in-place" order has been lifted by Gov. Parson so we feel we can again begin regular activities at the center.  Coffee will be on Tuesday, May 5.  9:00 a.m.  Anyone welcome to come.  We will probably try to maintain the social distancing of 6 feet, and if you feel more comfortable, wear a mask.  

The monthly luncheon will be Thursday May 7th.  Carry-in at noon.  Two birthdays at least, plus any we missed in April.  Business meeting will be after luncheon is cleaned up.  

We welcome anyone to come and join us!!!!!  Either day.

CENTER IS CLOSED!

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Novelty Senior Center is closed until further notice.  If you need to contact someone concerning the center, please call Marsha at 660-***-**** or Diana 660-***-****,

MARCH 2020 LUNCHEON

March 5, 2020 found the Novelty Senior Citizens meeting again for the monthly luncheon. The center was decorated for St. Patrick's Day—greens, white, and shamrocks. Only four were present for the meal and meeting: even the Health Department had other commitments today and could not be present. Denis gave the blessing for the food after the pledge was recited. Happy Birthday was sung to Dorothy, with the “green poke cake” being made by Judith.

After cleanup, the business meeting was called to order at 1:15 p.m.  Minutes to last month's meeting were approved as read.  No one had seen them in the Sentinel, so unsure if they'd actually been published.  Judith gave the treasurer's report .which was also approved.

Business:

Marsha gave Judith a check from WAA--$60 for wreaths for the 2019 ceremony, and $395 for wreaths purchased in our January group.  That is not all we will received for 2020 wreaths purchased in January.

Discussion of various things.  Diana has purchased a new snow shovel for the center but was not present to receive her repayment for it.  Talked of Mae:  she is still in the hospital after her fall on Tuesday after coffee.  She has broken teeth and a broken jaw.

Next month the luncheon will be April 2nd.  Dorothy will make a birthday cake.  Coffee makers for the coming month are Diana, Judith, Donna Faye and Marsha.