March 28, 2024

Club news

Creston UMW

The Executive Committee of Creston United Methodist Women met 9 a.m. Oct. 2 in fellowship hall. Co-President Sandy McNichols called the meeting to order with the purpose being read in unison. There were eight members in attendance. There were a few joys and concerns after which Beth Perry gave the devotions. She read scripture from Acts 20:35 and II Corinthians 9:7-8. From the Response magazine she read a message from the president of the National United Methodist Women organization and closed with a prayer. She also challenged everyone to read the book of Psalms by Thanksgiving.

There was correspondence from Hawthorn Hill.

The treasurer presented the 2015 budget, and it was approved with a minor change. The mission coordinator reported for social action that UMCOR is responding to the needs of the children at the border. For membership there are some prospective members and a new member in Morning Circle. There are some new books for program resources.

The committee reports were as follows: The treasurer will send money in memory for three deceased members. Rosalie Denton will do the publicity for the fundraising dinner. The reading of a sentence was changed in the standing rules for funeral dinners. Bidwell Riverside work day is Oct. 23.

After the executive meeting, the yearbook for 2015 was discussed with Ann Driskell, vice president. Some special events will be Guest Night April 9, 2015; Bidwell Riverside workday is TBA; Iowa Mission U will be July 19-22, 2015, and October 16-18, 2015, in Marshalltown; Women At the Well is TBA; and the district meeting will be Sept. 25, 2015.

Morning Circle met at 9:30 a.m. Oct. 16 in fellowship hall. Lois Jay was hostess, and there were 13 present. Judy Kading presided. Beth Perry gave the devotions. The group voted for a special mission recognition recipient and signed up for 2015 hostesses and programs. Marilyn Fils gave the program titled “Calling to Work for Children.”

Evening Circle met at 7 p.m. Oct. 16 in fellowship hall with 14 members present. Rosalie Denton presided, and Bobi Woodin presented information from the Response magazine. This group also voted for a special mission recognition recipient and signed up for 2015 programs. Jane Briley presented the program which was the same as Morning Circle.

The Young Women’s group did not meet in October.

The next executive meeting is 9 a.m. Nov. 6. Circles meet again on Nov. 20 at 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Ladies Lakeshore Auxiliary

Ladies Lakeshore Auxiliary met Oct. 22.

Canasta winners were Connie Bailey, first; Janet Kessler, second; and Beulah McDonald, third.

Carol Harrison won the door prize.

Wanda Nash was hostess for cards and chatter Wednesday.

P.E.O. Chapter LG

Chapter LG P.E.O. met Oct. 21 at the home of Terry Ammon. Co-hostess Linda Linch provided a brunch prior to the business meeting. Thirteen members responded to roll call.

Chapter OZ invited LG to share that they are answering children’s letters to Santa Claus as a fundraising project for their chapter.

There was a short discussion regarding the omelet buffet. It was decided to raise the cost of the buffet from $7 to $8 and keep the cost for children at $4.

Peg Anderson, who serves as a board member for Union County, issued an invitation to attend a free seminar to be held at the Homestead Assisted Living 3 to 5 p.m. Monday. Johni Hays is a national presence in the field of estate planning. She will present methods to use strategic retirement and estate planning techniques that will maximize assets.

Carolyn Downing introduced Deb Bradley, a P.E.O. sister from Lenox , who presented her program on the history of Union County’s country schools. Bradley is a volunteer for the Union County Historical complex. She has done extensive research and presented an informative summary about country schools.

Invitations will be issued to P.E.O. Chapters AZ and OZ to attend LG’s annual auction 9 a.m. Nov. 11 at Salem Lutheran Church.

A birthday luncheon will be held at noon Tuesday at Kelly’s Garden Cafe.

Iowa Alpha Sigma

Iowa Alpha Sigma Master Chapter met Oct. 9 at Summit House with Martha McAuley as hostess.

The Diamond Ritual was held for member Norma Putnam who has been a member of Beta Sigma Phi for 60 years, followed by congratulations from her sister members.

President Marilyn Larimore called the 89th meeting to order with members repeating the Opening Ritual. Roll call was answered with the members telling if they had ever had company and forgotten to serve something.

Minutes of the Sept. 25 meeting were read and stand as corrected.

Information was received on Family Cancer Cost Protector Plan also there were money savings group rates.

Treasurer Pat Fils gave her report. A bill was received for pumpkins. Putnam moved and it was seconded the bill be paid.

Anyone interested in going to the 2016 International Convention in Kansas City, Mo., August 4-7 need to pay a $100 deposit by February 2015.

The Oct. 23 meeting will be at the home of Cheryl McClure with Cheryl having the program.

Service: Oct. 7 Larimore, Fils and McClure helped residents at assisted living, while they painted faces on pumpkins.

Bev Miller celebrated her birthday Oct. 7.

Larimore read from the gray book “A Plan for Successful Rushing.” She finished with “Walking on the Grass.”

Meeting adjourned and members repeated the Closing Ritual.

Martha presented the program about a German Housbarn located in Manning, Iowa.

Refreshments were served by the hostess.

Iowa Alpha Sigma Master Chapter No. 1632 met Oct. 23 at the home of Cheryl McClure.

President Marilyn Larimore called the 90th meeting to order. Roll call was answered with members telling what they had done to get ready for winter.

Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as read.

Official: State convention will be June 5-7, 2015, in Rock Island, Ill. The theme will be “Hoedown.” Registration will be $130, room rates will be $89. Early bird registration before Dec. 31 will be $120.

A thank you was received from Norma Putnam for the 60 year ritual.

Treasurer Pat Fils gave her report. Fils, ways and means chairman, had members fill out a quiz “Halloween Cents” and raised $16.60 for the chapter.

Old business: McClure brought pictures she had taken when members had gone to assisted living, and residents had drawn faces on pumpkins.

The next meeting will be 6:30 p.m. Nov. 13 at the A&G Steakhouse and Lounge with spouses as guests.

Pat and Bill Fils anniversary will be Nov. 15.

Larimore read a funny about the “Older Crowd.”

Meeting adjourned and members repeated the closing ritual.

McClure presented the program on the Hair Museum in Independence, Mo. Jewelry made from hair was worn by men and women from 1800-1900. Lots of pictures of different jewelry were shown.

Members did another Halloween quiz with a prize given for the most right answers. Lights were then dimmed and a ghost story was started by Fils with each member continuing the spooky story until everyone had added to it and the last one finished the story.

Refreshments were served by the hostess.

Ladies Literary Circle

Creston Ladies Literary Circle met Oct. 24 at the home of Judith Wachter with 16 members present.

President Linda Hartsock called the meeting to order.

Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.

The treasurer’s report was given by Treasurer Dyan Hoffman.

Pat Bishop, of the Program Committee, introduced Jean E Mark, who reviewed “The World’s Strongest Librarian” by Josh Hanagarne.

Refreshments were served. A hand painted ceramic tea pot was the focus of the Halloween-themed table.

The next meeting will be Nov. 7 at the home of Dyan Hoffman. Jean Ide will be reviewing “The Forgotten Secretaries.”

Crest Area Theatre

The monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of Crest Area Theatre (CAT) was held Oct. 6 in the green room at SWCC PAC. The meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. with six members present.

Plans were made for CAT’s next production, “The Regifters,” to be presented Dec. 5-7. Auditions were held Oct. 7 and 9 for the five women and four men in the cast. The cast chosen includes three new members to CAT. This play is a Christmas story in which the characters are forced to remember the real reason for Christmas.

Crest Area Theatre seeks to provide an opportunity for creative activity and entertainment in the theatre and to serve the community by combining the talents of local artists for dramatic, cultural and artistic developments. Membership is open to all and we encourage new members. Meetings are held the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the green room of the SWCC PAC. Visit crestareatheatre.wordpress.com or CAT’s Facebook page for the location of meetings and to view pictures of past performances.

TOPS 1338

On Oct. 20, TOPS 1338 met at the Methodist Church for a 5 p.m. weigh-in. Eleven members answered roll call. Shellie Sullivan was the best loser for the week, and Diana Loomis was second best loser.

Leader Anna Thompson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. The minutes from Oct. 13 were read and approved.

The treasurer’s report was given by Alice Brown, who also won the Squares.

Sandy Oswald presented a program, “What is your exercise personality?” After the members completed a short quiz, they were informed which of the four categories they fit into.

Marisue Lewis will have the program on Oct. 27.

The Red Can Challenge was to record all food intake for two days. The meeting was adjourned at 6 p.m.

TOPS 1338 welcomes any person wanting support working toward weight loss and improved health.

TOPS 1338 Creston met Oct. 27 for the 5 p.m. weigh-in. At 5:30 p.m., Thompson called the meeting to order. Twelve members answered roll call. Sandy Oswald was the best loser and Lola Baucom was second best loser. For October, Lola Baucom and Beverly Lyon were first and second best losers, respectively.

Alice Brown gave the treasurer’s report. Fines went to D. Loomis and Squares to Shellie Sullivan.

The Red Can Challenge was to eat a complete breakfast each day.

Lewis gave the program “Fat vs. Fact,” which told of an investigative reporter, a nonmeat or dairy product consumer.

Loomis will present the program Nov. 3.

The challenge for the week was to eat a balanced breakfast every day and to have a no gain week.