Ayer’s Cliff Fifty Plus
January 9 was the first Ayer’s Cliff Fifty Plus meeting of the year.
Vice President Phil Kerwin welcomed everyone by wishing all a Happy Healthy New Year. Phil was excited to announce that today we are happy to welcome five new members to our club, Eileen Dezan, Jan Dezan, Jane Pierce, Charlotte Chamitof and Jean Caty. Also welcoming guest Jim Mackay, Jim Wharry and our invited guest speaker Lynn Wood.
Rev. Barbara Wintle asked the Blessing. Forty hungry people sat down to meatballs in gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, coleslaw and pickled beets. Phil thanked Cindy and David for a delicious meal. At the same time, thanking May, Ben, Mel, Phyl and Nancy for setting up. Barbara and Marsha for selling draw tickets.
Oops! Here comes a Riddle for Seniors. Jean Caty thought he had the answer, but Phil had him and the rest of us all fooled. And did you know Grampa’s are Smart? That’s what Phil said ....
Happy Birthday was played today by Norma Mackinnon. Those celebrating were Casey Vriesendorp, Lloyd Smith, Leslie Bliss and Muriel Martin. Phil thanked Jean Cass for making the beautiful birthday cake, which was cut and served by May, and Mel on the ice cream scoop.
The draw was won by Jean Caty, Muriel Martin and Jim Sutton.
Phil, on behalf of the club, expressed our sympathies to Jean Martin on the death of her companion Royce Wallace. An announcement that the Massawippi Valley Refugee Support Group will be having weekly card parties starting January 19 in the Community Hall.
Door prizes were won by Jane Pierce, Jim Sutton, Francine Otis, Penny Fowler, Mary Levasseur, Norma Mackinnon, May Cunnington and Barbara Wintle.
A Sympathy card was signed and given to Jean Martin, a thinking of you card was signed and sent to Nancy Kerwin, Lynn Wood and Phil Kerwin Barbara Burrows up at bat Lloyd Smith looking for a home run
Arnold Mackeage wishing him a speedy recovery from his eye operation.
Phil introduced our guest speaker Lynn Wood who is well known from CAB Rediker in Stanstead. The CAB serves many surrounding areas. Lynn spoke of the many CAB services available to seniors if you are lucky enough to be in their MRC boundaries. Following her talk Lynn had a toss game called Baseball Pouch. She divided the group of sixteen into two teams. A hit gave you a chance to grab a prize, but you may not have it long, as the next winner could take it away from you. Those left at the end of the game with their prizes were the winners, who were Lloyd Smith, Jean Cass, Jane Pierce and Eileen Dezan.
Congratulations to the winners and thank you Lynn for an exciting afternoon.
Thank you Norma for playing the piano in Ernestine’s absence.
A big thank you to Phil and Nancy for a job well done replacing Linda while she was visiting family and taking a well deserved holiday.
We would like to thank Le Bon-d, Guy Patry’s Tradition and Mike Crook from Ultramar for donating prizes for our games. Also to John for the little deer that often come through our door.
Don’t forget that in February we will meet on the second Tuesday, February 13. See you all then.
Submitted by
Phyllis Dustin, Secretary