LUNCHEON--June, 2026

Novelty Senior Citizens’ met June 4, 2026 at the Center: it had been several months since we last had a luncheon. Present were Diana, Dorothy, Judith, and Marsha.

Pledge was recited by all, then Diana gave the blessing for the food. We said Happy Birthday to Judith, although we had no cake, and did not sing the song!

The food was very good, a nice variety, and “tasted good” to Judith (much better than the hospital food!)

Diana did the cleanup as the other three were using canes or walkers.

At 1:20 p.m. Diana opened the business meeting.

Marsha read the minutes to the March meeting (last one we had). Judith seconded her motion to approve them—motion carried. Marsha also read what she’d put on our blog canceling the May and June luncheons/meetings.

Judith gave the treasurer’s reportfor May and June. The Moyer family had rented the center once in April, and once in May. Dorothy seconded the motion to approve both months’ report. Motion carried.

Business:

1. For the WWA fish fry, held May 25^th in Edina, only one senior citizen lady took a dessert. One had “forgotten” as she’d been busy that day at cemeteries. It was noted that Crystal is no longer at the Extension Center, but is the Edina City Clerk.

2. Since Judith’s recent hospitalization, discussion was if there is someone else on the Center’s checking account. Motion was made by Marsha to put Diana Cheatum’s name on all accounts the center has at the Citizens’ Bank of Edina. Judith seconded; Motion carried. They will get this done ASAP, and Marsha will give Diana a copy of these minutes to verify that this decision was made by the organization.

After visiting, Judith moved to adjourn at 1:45 p.m.

 MONTHLY LUNCHEONS

 

The April and May monthly luncheons were canceled.  There didn't seem to be any new business to process...and with only 3 or 4 attendees (and no health nurse could come) it was decided it wasn't necessary.

 Get well wishes to Judith, as she had a stroke the day  the May luncheon had been scheduled, and was in the hospital.  

 Due to Judith's hospitalization, Diana had a meeting, and Marsha a doctor appointment, the Tuesday (May 12) coffee was also canceled.

 

                                         March 2026 monthly luncheon

The senior citizens in Novelty held the monthly luncheon Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the Novelty Center. Pledge was repeated by all. Dorothy gave the blessing for the food. Happy Birthday was sung to Dorothy as she celebrated her birthday this week; St. Patrick’s day cupcakes were the birthday “cake”.

After cleanup by Diana and Judith, the president called the business meeting to order at 1:10 p.m. Marsha read the minutes to last month’s meeting. Judith seconded her motion to approve. Motion carried.

Judith gave the treasurer’s report with Marsha seconding her motion to approve. Motion carried. 

Much visiting and discussion. The center needs a good general cleaning and we need to throw away some stuff or sell it. This will happen hopefully in the spring/summer. The book collection needs to go, as well as some of the products that are no longer necessary (for fund-raising activities).

                                       FINALLY!!!!  

Finally, a monthly luncheon for the Novelty Senior Citizens’ group! As we had skipped the December and January meetings, the luncheon for February was held on the 5^th of the month. The regular three attendees were present, and it was a fairly nice day (for February)!

Pledge was recited and Diana gave the blessing for the meal. She also did the clean-up afterward.

At 1:15 the business meeting was brought to order by Diana. Marsha read the minutes from the November meeting which were approved as read. Judith gave the treasurer’s reports for December, January, and February. She had purchased some stamps during that time in order to send bills. We had also sold one of the 55-gallon barrels that had been painted as “soup cans” to advertise our annual soup luncheon which we have discontinued having. The other “soup can” is still at Judith’s house to be hopefully sold at some point. All three monthly treasurer’s reports were approved.

There was really no business to discuss. Green Acres FCE has cleaned out all of their supplies they had stored at the center for several years. The FCE group has disbanded.

There is still some wood left at the back of the center—left from the tree being cut down. Hopefully someone will need it and take it.

After general visiting, the group dismissed at about 2:00.

 

                      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!