The Oakfield Senior Citizens met on Wednesday Feb. 4 at the Smoki-Haulers Snowmobile Club for their first meeting of February. Following the potluck luncheon Bob Locke opened the business meeting with the Lord’s Prayer and Flag salute. Mystery gifts were won by Marie Gillotti, Velma Cale and Geneva Bell. Secretary and treasurer reports were read and accepted. Birthdays this month were Tessie Barrett, Velma Cale and Bernice Campbell.
Our next meeting on Feb. 18 will be held at the Oakfield Community Center and also will be our famous auction, so gather all the items you want to donate, bring them with you and have fun as we raise funds for our summer trip. Our auctioneer, Jeanne Clements is ready and anxious to take your money.
The nominating committee presented their list of officers for our annual election. No one added any names when asked for additions from the members. The following were elected for 2009: President, Bob Locke; vice president, Don Marley; secretary, Peggy Sanders and treasurer, Delores Locke.
Wannetta Townsend will remain as card person and Marie Gillotti will continue to be in charge of decorations. David Burpee and Laurel “Pete” Peters entertained with karaoke music.
Attending were: Wendell and Sandra Holmes, Merle and Evelyn Burpee, Thelma Flowers, David Burpee, Jackie Kennedy, Nancy Lawrence, Mary Lawlor, Arlene Friel, Tessie Barrett, Ursula Levesque, Jeanne Clements, Velma Cale, Geneva Bell, Bob and Delores Locke, Wannetta Townsend, Mildred Gagnon, Marie Gillotti, Bernice Campbell, Roger Ethier, Shirley Smith, Kathleen Boutilier, Don and Charlotte Marley and guests, Bob Wallace and Laurel “Pete” Peters.
Oakfield Senior Citizens meet twice a month at the Smoki-Haulers Snowmobile Club in Oakfield. The luncheon is at 11:30, usually potluck and a business meeting follows. If you would like good food, good friendship and would like more info about this call Marie Gillotti, 757-8481.
By Shirley Sides
The meeting of the Happy Losers was held Feb. 4 at the Congregational Church vestry in Island Falls.
Our leader Jackie Pratt opened our meeting with our pledge and roll call. We had eight ladies weigh-in and attend our class. Loretta Bouchard was the loser of the week and Dotty Rand was runner-up. Great job ladies.
Our secretary and treasurer gave reports for the week. Hilda Clukey was the loser of the month of January and runner-up was Glady Corneil.
Jackie Pratt led the program for the week. Her topic was an article about the Japanese Diet. It was an interesting topic, especially about two bananas for breakfast. Meetings are always enlightening.
Please feel welcome to our group every Wednesday morning from 7:30 to 8:45. The weigh-in and meeting begins at 9. Call 365-4884 for more information.
By Lois Downing
Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 233 of Houlton met at the Aldergate building on High Street for its Friday, Feb. 6 meeting.
Joyce Estey, leader, was in charge. Elinor Harvey was the official greeter and there were 18 ladies present, including four KOPS. We said our pledges, both KOPS and TOPS.
Loser of the week was Melva Folsom with Linda Cassidy as runner-up with Joanne Scott. Barbara Troy led us in 10 minutes of exercises.
Lois Downing won the 50/50, the skinny dish was held over and Joanne Scott won the mystery gift.
Janette Nelson gave the treasurer’s report, Lois Downing read the minutes of the last meeting and Joanne Scott read the weight recordings.
Denise Kinney, contest person, reported on the bead contest. We drew new partners. The contest will end Feb. 27. We are to measure our waist at home and keep your measurements in mind.
Kay Grass and Charlotte Marley will bring in valentine poems for the next meeting. All members are reminded to bring a cup, to be wrapped. The cup will be exchanged with another member during the meeting.
The walking program is in full force. Last week we walked 322 miles, as reported by our leader Joyce. We are walking to Spring Hill, Tenn. to visit Betty Ivey’s daughter Robin.
The subject of Joyce’s talk was choosing to change. We are all subject to change. We change something everyday and it is second nature. Here are some of the things we change: our mind, our goals, telephone number, name, tires, batteries, shoes, channel, menu, light bulbs, approach and appointments. We should apply the things we need to change. We all should have a mentor. If you don’t, please get one. We should reach out to our mentor.
The next meeting will be Feb. 13, the valentine program. The meeting will start at 9 a.m. after weighing from 8-8:45.
If you need more information about the chapter please call Betty Ivey at 532-9653 or Charlotte Ivey at 757-8483.
