Chautauqua Circle
The GFWC Progressive Chautauqua Circle met Dec. 9 at Summit House for a tea party. Hostesses were Peg Anderson, Carolyn Biere, Kay Ritter and Judy Woods.
Members were served a variety of teas, petite sandwiches and desserts. Entertainment was done by a piano duet of Marilyn Engelson and Sherri McKee. Woods read an introduction of the history of each Christmas song before it was played. Seventeen members were present.
A hat contest was held and Kathy Tapken won. A white elephant gift, wrapped cup or mug, exchange game was played.
New Business - Hostesses were thanked for the food and teas. Jeri Henderson was thanked for planning and organizing the October field trip to Corning.
Old Business – Henderson asked to have the month of January and February domestic violence donations switched, canned goods in January and money donations for gas cards in February.
Sharon led the members in A Collect for Club Women in union and the meeting was adjourned. Members helped Henderson finish wrapping presents for the family the club had adopted for Christmas.
GFWC Progressive Chautauqua Circle met Jan. 27 at the home of Linda Huffman, with Kathy Tapken as co-hostess.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Devotions were read by Kay Ritter. The treasurer report was read. The program on conservation was led by Pauline McCoy. She informed the club about the North Thompson Water Quality Project in Union and surrounding counties. Discussion was held by many members about water conservation and grassed waterways.
The meeting was called to order. Roll call was answered by answering the following question, “What is your favorite tree?” Six members were in attendance. The secretary report was read.
Communication and Reports – Kay Ritter, bloodmobile co-chairperson, reported volunteers were needed and thus filled for various jobs regarding the Feb. 24 bloodmobile. Mary Morris volunteered to take the “caller” position.
Henderson read a letter from the Crisis Intervention Advocacy Center. Discussion was held on projects that could be done by the club in the fall of 2015. Judy Weese handed out a packet listing the total hours the club members volunteered time or money in 2014.
Linda Hughes, reading chairperson, reported the club had read 842 books in 2014. She had previously handed out the GFWC/IOWA Adventures in Reading 2014-16 suggested list of books members could read.
New Business – Sharon Booth will see that a book is donated to Gibson Library in memorial to Beverly Braymen. The Collect for Club Women was read in unison being led by the president. The meeting was adjourned.
The next meeting will be Feb. 24 at the home of Pat Butcher.
Creston Ladies Literary Circle
Creston Ladies Literary Circle met Feb. 6 at the home of Linda Hartsock. President Linda Hartsock conducted the business meeting. Roll was called and minutes of the previous meeting read. Treasurer Dyan Huffman gave the treasurer’s report.
“Lisette’s List” by Susan Vreeland was reviewed by Susan Weight. The story is of surviving the Nazi invasion and the successful safe keeping of most of Lisette’s art.
Choices of a three layer coconut sour cream cake or triple layer chocolate cake were offered to the ladies.
The next meeting will be Feb. 20 with Judy Gile as hostess, and Stephani Finley reviewing “Splendid Solutions” by Jeffrey Kluger.
Creston Area China Painters
Creston Area China Painters held its monthly meeting at Homestead Assisted Living.
Upcoming is a workshop for potters/porcelain painters by Paul Lewing of Washington State Potters, and ceramic artists are invited. The workshop is a two-day event at the home of Judith Wachter of Afton. Contact her for more information. Total cost is $100. Reservations are due March 2 with a $50 down payment. For reservations, call 641-340-0372. The class can accommodate 10 to 15 students.
The spring meeting for Iowa China Painters is March 21 in Story City. Vicky York will be the guest artist.
Iowa China Painters Convention is April 23-25 at the Holiday Inn on Merle Hay Road in Des Moines. The general public is invited to view the art at no charge.
A table decoration, consisting of cups and a cup tree will be the club’s centerpiece donation for convention auction.
The Creston Cancer Center currently has 34 cups. A cup is chosen by individuals completing treatment. Remember to continue painting these cups.
The March 6 meeting agenda is Easter egg creations. Bring eggs you have completed for “show and tell.”
Creston Lions Club
Creston Lions Club met 6:30 p.m. Feb. 3 at The Pizza Ranch with 12 members and two guests present. Ron Dunphy, president, opened the meeting with leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Delmer Brown gave the invocation.
Dunphy presided over the business meeting. The minutes of the January meeting were approved. Items discussed included the decision to donate funds to Camp Herkto Hollow, which is a camp for people with diabetes. The motion was made by Jerry Thomsen.
Charles Chester presented information about the annual Spud Supper to be held Feb. 26 at Creston United Methodist Church. Serving will start at 4 p.m. Work schedule sign-up sheets were passed around. The cost of the meal is $7 for a large baked potato with a variety of toppings, beverage and bars. Carry-outs will be available, as well as customers may eat on site. Tickets are available from Lions members. Profits will help Creston Lions with community projects.
Further business included approval of ordering candy for the annual Candy Days held in September, as well as for counter sales. Creston Lions will be helping with lighting at McKinley Park.
The next regular meeting will be on March 2. Anyone interested in membership in Creston Lions may contact Stew Stewart or any Lions member.
Kiwanis
The weekly Kiwanis meeting was held 12:05 p.m. Tuesday at The Windrow with 29 members and one guest. President Jane Lowe presided. Ron Levine did the prayer, and Karen Norton was finemaster.
The program was Julie Lang, Matura Headstart program director. This is Headstart’s 50th year of working with 3 to 5 year olds and their families on learning skills and activities that help in lifelong learning.
Kiwanis Pancake Day is 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 10 at the Methodist Church, 400 N. Elm St. Tickets bought in advance are $6 and at the door $7. For children younger than 12, cost is $3. Members have tickets for sale now.