A summer's day luncheon

August 2, 2018 was the first Thursday, so it found the Novelty Senior Citizens' meeting for lunch and monthly meeting. This picture shows nearly everyone who was present. 

                   

 Sherry Goodwin, KCHD came for blood pressures, etc. Kathryn led the pledge and also gave the blessing for the food. Happy Birthday was then sung to Freda and Kathryn as they both celebrate birthdays this month. The cupcake cake was furnished by Marsha.

  

(sorry Kathryn & Freda--I can't stand you up!)

 Much visiting and “catching up” was done, with all welcoming Diana back from her recent surgery. She is still using a walker, and hopes to get released to drive next week.

After cleanup, Diana called the business meeting to order at 1:15. Marsha read the minutes for the June and July meetings. They were approved as presented. Judith gave the treasurer's report for both months as well. A couple of outstanding checks have not yet been deposited, so if you're holding one, please deposit it!

Business:

1. Marsha gave a report on Wreaths Across America. Thirty-three wreaths have been sent in so far. She had received checks today from three businesses and an individual for 14 more wreaths. She also passed out a financial report for the WAA account. She has been given two hand-knitted “stars and stripes” stocking caps for CornFest: how to utilize them for Cornfest was discussed with final action at September meeting. A list was passed around to sign up to work at the CornFest booth.  There will be no entry in the parade.
2. Sid Hettinger has yet to come check the door, and give opinion on the air conditioner. He has been busy working outside the county. Kathryn is taking care of this.
3. Diana will make the cake for September. Coffee makers are Aug. 7—Marsha; 14—Donna Faye; 21—Kathryn; 28—Judith; Sep. 4—Diana. Luncheon will be September 6
   
   
   Come join us any Tuesday for coffee, or the first Thursday of the month for our luncheon!!!
     And visit our booth at Cornfest 
        on Saturday, September 8!!

July 2018 monthly luncheon

July 5th found the Senior Citizens' at the Center for the monthly luncheon.  We welcomed Jeff & Leah Otto back, and also welcomed Delbert and Jean Hawkins. We were also glad to have Karen Lumley and Mildred Bragg join us any time.   Regulars present were Kathryn Wilkerson, Marsha Pinson, Carolyn Morgret, Judith Rhoades. As it has been really hot, we did turn on the air conditioner:  it is old and noisy, but it did work!   Kathryn led the pledge and had Jeff give the blessing for the meal.  No birthdays were celebrated this month.  The center was decorated with red, white, and blue decor celebrating the USA's independence.  Sherry Goodwin, Knox County Health Nurse came to take blood pressure readings.  This was a day of pies--as we had 5 different kinds of pie (and no cake).  It was good news to share that Diana would be coming home from the hospital today! 

Karen and Leah did the clean-up...of which we were very thankful for their help.  As many left for various projects, there were really only two left for the meeting.  No business was conducted.  Judith did distribute the treasurer's report.  The last month's minutes have not yet been published in the paper.  We will use the August meeting to plan the CornFest booth, and Judith has already turned in the reservation sheet and money for that, requesting the same spot as we have had the last two years.  Marsha reported not many wreaths have been paid for yet--a couple of strategies were discussed. 

Marsha had prepared a letter to businesses in the county for their help in making the WAA project a success:  it is with their help that we have been able to cover ALL veterans in the Novelty cemetery.  Judith had made copies of the letter, and Marsha brought prepared envelopes.  Judith will put the letters in and send them out (or maybe wait until Tuesday's coffee to see if anyone wants to hand deliver some.). 

Marsha will make the birthday cake for the August luncheon--we do have 2-3 birthdays in August.  Judith will make coffee this Tuesday morning and then get others to volunteer for the rest of the month. 

June 2018 monthly luncheon

June 7, 2018 found twelve at the Novelty Senior Center to enjoy the carry in luncheon, which is held monthly. Jim & Marsha Pinson, Kathryn Wilkerson, Mildred Bragg, Karen Lumley, Allie Hemme, Helen Pulse, Diana Cheatum, Carolyn Morgret, Judith Rhoades, Denis and Dorothy Howard were present, with Sherry Goodwin of the KCHD arriving to take blood pressures, and check on various individual's health concerns. 

 

President Diana led the pledge and then asked Jim to give the blessing. Happy Birthday was sung to Judith, who blew out the candle on the cake made by Marsha. 

                                        

 

Leading the line to get the food is always the privilege of the birthday celebrant(s). Much good food was enjoyed, from homemade bread, meat dishes (including spare ribs), several vegetables and salads, and a number of desserts in addition to the birthday cake. 

After cleanup by Karen and Judith, Diana called the business meeting to order, with seven staying for that. Minutes from last month's meeting were read and approved. Treasurer's report was given and approved as presented: (Helen made the motion, Kathryn seconded to approve the treasurer report).  A BIG thank you to the good Samaritan that mowed our yard the first time. We certainly appreciated it, and now have Lucas Cheatum to do this for us.

Old Business:

1. Kathryn read an old-time article from the Sentinel from 1918 which told of the Memorial Day celebration in Novelty, with nearly the whole town gathering with “real” flowers and parading down to the cemetery, then back to the church for singing and tributes to the veterans. Kathryn remembers her mother talking about doing this.
2. Marsha gave an update on WAA project: she has begun collecting money for wreaths. She will place an ad in the Sentinel to remind people that they may now begin sending money for wreath(s). She also placed it on her Facebook page, and on the Senior Center's blogsite: (check next entry for that information)
3. The banners used on the parade vehicle and in the cemetery were retrieved from Kent and are stored at the Center.
4. We have had several newcomers who have volunteered to help us out with this project: Jeannette , Walla , as well as Lynn  and Lois. We appreciate all offers of help!

New Business:

1. Judith has not yet sent in the information/money for a booth at CornFest: she will do that within the month, and request we have the same spot as we've had in the past.
2.  Several will look into replacing the air conditioner. It is old and noisy, and hasn't been used for a couple of years.  More discussion later.
3. As there are no birthdays that we know of in July, no one will make a cake. (We always have desserts anyway) Coffee makers for the month were designated.  Next luncheon will be Thursday, July 5, 2018 here at the Center. We begin eating at noon!

Judith made motion to adjourn, Helen and Kathryn seconded. Meeting adjourned.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY CAKE recipe:

                            LEMON CREAM CHEESE DUMP CAKE

1- (16 oz) can lemon pie filling                   4 oz. cream cheese, cubed

1 (15 oz) pkge yellow cake mix                  1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, 

                                                                              thinly sliced

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease a square baking dish with butter or non stick spray.

2.  Pour lemon pie filling into the bottom of greased baking dish, making sure to spread it into the corners.

3.  Top with 1/2 cake mix (dry).  Place cubed cream cheese evenly on top, the sprinkle remaining cake mix.

4.  Take butter pats (as thinly sliced as possible) and place them in a single layer on top of the cake mix, trying to cover as much of the surface of the cake as possible.

5,  Place baking dish in oven and bake for 35-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

6.  Remove from oven and let cool 15-20 minutes before serving.

WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA

                                  

We are now accepting donations to sponsor wreaths in December for the Wreaths Across America project.  The ceremony will be December 15, 2018 in Novelty.

Wreaths are still just $15 per wreath, and should be available that day for pickup. 

Checks should be made out to "Wreaths Across America"  if you want a record for charitable-giving purposes.  Send to Novelty Senior Center, PO Box 65, Novelty, MO 63460.  Please note if they are "grave specific"--for a particular veteran's gravesite, or for a specific cemetery.  We always try to cover all veterans in the Novelty Cemetery, and in the past have covered all in Locust Hill, Mt. Salem, and Bee Ridge cemeteries as well.  Most have also been decorated with a wreath in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Edina.

Military boots are in three locations in Edina businesses, and change, bills, or checks may be placed in those.  (They are at Lucky's Cafe, Blue Room, and Casey's, but will rotate them to other establishments through the summer.)

Thank you in advance for helping us Remember our deceased veterans.

REMEMBER~~~~~~HONOR~~~~~~~~TEACH