Ashland resident Florence Graham celebrated her 91st birthday Aug. 18 having a cookout with family and friends. Everyone feasted on barbequed foods, with her son, Tom, serving as the “Grill Master.” To everyone’s delight, her daughter-in-law, Diane Graham, made a Jell-O-mold dessert, a special family favorite, and using Florence’s recipe.
Hosted and organized by Diane Graham and Florence’s caregiver and friend, Sherry Scelza, the day could not have turned out more perfect! Some special friends in attendance were her brother, Gene Pickard from Mars Hill, niece, Helen Henderson, who traveled all the way from Brownville for the occasion, her long time friend, Ruth McKee from Ashland, her neighbor, Corrine Fish and Charlene Jacques from Presque Isle. Florence received a “memory box” that her friends and family filled with letters, photos, mementos and special memories.
Florence would like to thank everyone for all the calls and cards and for sharing in such a special day. It means a lot to her.
Ongoing Events
The Ashland Area Senior Citizens group meets every Thursday at noon at the Ashland Recreational Center. Any senior citizens wishing to participate in the potluck lunches and meetings are always welcome to attend.
The Portage Lake Over 50’s Club lunch is held on the last Tuesday of every month at 11:30 a.m. at the Town Hall. All individuals 50 and over are invited to attend and can bring a potluck dish to share. For more information, contact Wilza Robertson at 435-6211 or Grace Nason at 435-6373.
The Red Hat Loonies of Portage Lake meet the second Thursday of every month at Dean’s Motor Lodge. Membership dues are $2. Come and have a great meal and a great time, too! For more information, contact Rachel Stevens at 435-6358.
Susan Feeney-Hopkins is the correspondent for Ashland, Portage Lake, Oxbow, Masardis, Garfield, Nashville Plantation and surrounding townships. She can be reached at 435-8232 or feenhop@aol.com.
Photo courtesy of Diane Graham
FLORENCE GRAHAM of Ashland recently celebrated her 91st birthday with family and friends.
Photo courtesy of Diane Graham
BRITTANY AND ASHLEY JONES of Ashland pose for a special picture with their “Grammy Graham,” Florence Graham.
