November, 2025 luncheon 

 

The monthly luncheon for the Novelty Senior Citizens’ was held on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Three ladies enjoyed the luncheon: Judith, Marsha, and Diana. We’ve invited several others to attend, but they haven’t made it yet.

Pledge was recited by all three, then Diana gave the invocation. The three ladies did enjoy just the visiting!

After cleanup by Diana and Judith, the business meeting was opened at about 1:00 by president Diana. Marsha read the minutes to the September meeting, and also the short note she’d put on the blog canceling the October meeting. Minutes were approved as read.

Judith then gave the treasurer’s reports for both months (they are attached to those minutes/notes). We were happy to see that the water bill was down to the minimum amount this month—it had been climbing since June. We have turned off the water for one of the stools in the bathroom, which is what apparently was causing the increased use of water.

Business:

1. Some of the wood has been taken from the pile after the REC cut down the tree. There is still some available if anyone wants it.

2. Crystal has contacted us with some questions regarding the WAA ceremony and supplies for it. Judith has taken some to her, and will meet the committee at the church when they are setting it up to give them the wreath stands and sheets to cover the floor/pew.

3. It was decided to have our “Christmas treats” day on Tuesday, December 16. Most likely we will not have coffee the following two Tuesdays of December. And it was discussed to just cancel coffee days through the month of January...decide later.

Next luncheon will be December 4^th with one birthday to celebrate!!! Judith will make the cake/pie for that celebration!

Coffee makers for the month of November are 11—Judith; 18—Marsha; 25—Diana; December 2—Marsha.

Meeting adjourned at 1:30.

                 OCTOBER, 2025

Due to our low numbers that attend the monthly luncheon and also that we had no business to attend to, this month's luncheon was canceled for October 2.

 Only "new" business was that REC had indeed, cut down the tree west of our property.  Glad it was done so no more leaves nor branches on our roof, nor the fear of the tree coming down on us and causing extensive damage to the building.  The wood from the tree is piled on the west side of the building (piled by REC), so anyone who needs it to burn for fuel can come get it free of charge.  

             September, 2025 luncheon

Three ladies met Thursday, Sept 4, 2025, for the monthly luncheon at the Novelty Senior Citizens’ building in Novelty. Due to a shortage in the office, no health dept nurse could be here to take blood pressures. The pledge was recited, then Diana gave the blessing for the food. No birthdays.

About 1:00 p.m., after cleanup, Diana brought the business meeting to order. Marsha read minutes from July meeting (as there was no August meeting). Her motion to approve those minutes was approved. Judith then gave the treasurer’s report for the past two months. It seemed the water bill was especially high: we will see if we have a leak somewhere. We have been thinking we hear water running sometimes in the bathroom, but no visible leaks on the floor; perhaps the toilet is continuously running?

There was no unfinished business to attend to, nor really any new business.

1. REC tree-trimming crew is working out of area, so nothing has yet been done about the tree that overhangs on the west side of the building/property. (The tree is not on our property.) Hopefully it will soon be done.

2. It was decided to NOT have the soup luncheon on opening day of firearms deer season in November. With basically only the three of us to provide food/work. Diana still has the “soup cans” to advertise.

Coffee makers for the month:

September 9—as Marsha and Diana can neither one be there, coffee is canceled for that day.

September 16—Marsha will make coffee.

September 23—Judith will make coffee.

September 30—Diana will make coffee.

No cake for the October 2 luncheon as no birthdays.

We are all thankful we don’t have to work at a booth this weekend at Cornfest!

             August luncheon

 

As only two of us would be able to make the August luncheon, and no business was known to have to be taken care of, we opted to forego the monthly luncheon.  Next one will be Sept 4, 2025. 

 

                                July, 2025 LUNCHEON 

 

On July 3, 2025, the monthly luncheon was held at the Novelty Sr Citizens’ building. The KCHD nurse, Rhonda, came to take blood pressures, but did not stay to eat with us as she is the only Home Health nurse working right now.

Diana gave the prayer, then we began the luncheon. There were only Judith, Diana, and Marsha present. No birthdays were this month. Judith had purchased some fresh peaches and had brought a peach pie for the dessert. Clean-up by all.

The business meeting started at 1:00 with Diana calling it to order. Marsha read the minutes to May’s meeting, as no luncheon was held in June. Judith seconded her motion to approve. So approved. Judith then gave the treasurer’s report for the month (it is recorded with the minutes). Marsha seconded her motion to approve her report. Duly approved.

Business items discussed:

1, REC has not yet done anything about the tree to the west, so we’re still waiting.

2. The new WAA committee has a new person helping: Karisha Devlin. Sue Chaffee has moved to Chicago area.

3. Coffee makers for the month are—July 8—Marsha; July 15—Judith; July 22—Diana; July 29—Judith; Aug 5—Marsha. No one volunteered to make the birthday cake: not sure if we will have a birthday celebrant or not.

Business meeting was adjourned at 1:30 p.m. Hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable celebration for the Fourth!!!!

                             JULY, 2025

Although we did not have a monthly luncheon in June due to various other commitments by those attending, it has been decided to go ahead and have it in July--even though it is July 3.  We know many other functions are going on in the community to celebrate the Fourth, but those generally begin in the evening.  

So yes!  Come one and all to the Novelty Senior Center this Thursday for a good meal!  A business meeting will follow.  (And you'lll be done in time to  attend any of the Independence Day celebrations that are occuring that evening! 

                             May, 2025 monthly luncheon

Novelty Senior Citizens' met Thursday, May 1, 2025 for the monthly luncheon.  KCHD nurse Phyllis was there to take blood pressures (and also brought a cherry cheesecake to add to our meal).  Others present were Judith, Diana, and Marsha.

The pledge was recited by all, then Diana gave the blessing.  Happy birthday was sung to Marsha and she blew out one candle on the cake baked by Diana.  It was really tasty, with strawberries on top to decorate.  Although our meal was a bit short on vegetables, we did have plenty for the four of us to eat and enjoy. 

After clean-up, and Phyllis had left, Diana called the business meeting to order at 1:15 p.m.  Marsha read the minutes to last month's meeting.  Judith seconded her motion to approve.  Motion carried.

Judith then gave the treasurer's report.  Since it was the first day of the month, no bills had been received yet.  She did present her report however.  Marsha seconded her motion and it was approved as presented.

 Business:

1.  The tree that is west of the building, but on another's property, has been marked by the REC:  we assume it will at least be trimmed, if not completely cut down.  Depending on how much REC does, will  determine if we need to take more action so that our building and property do not have any damage.

2.  Diana has placed her garden flags on the railing along our ramp.  They look nice and show our appreciation for veterans in our community.

3.  The new Knox County WAA committee is planning on a fundraiser on Memorial Day.  It will be a fish fry in the 4-H pavilion in downtown Edina.  $10 per adult plate.  They have asked if any of our group could help with desserts.  Judith and Diana have said they would  

Marsha will make the birthday cake for June as we do have a birthday.  Coffee makers for the month of May are 6--Judith; 13--Diana; 20--Marsha; 27--Kathryn; June 3--Judith.  Next luncheon is June 5.  Anyone is eligible to attend and would be most welcomed!

Meeting adjourned at 2:00 with much conversation amongst the three.