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Show 4A The Summit County Bee Friday, December 11. 1992 NorthSummit South Summit Senior Citizens Senior Citizens We were greeted by President Mick Ball and Vice President Eleanor Morby and by a rather lop- fudge and Marvin Robinson brought hard candies so we nibbled while we played our cards. sided Christmas tree. Business meetings woo conMick had made certain it was up ducted by President Ball and Vice but that is where his decorative President Morby with Secretary skills left off. Wasn't long before it Woodrow Nielson reading the minwas transformed into an attractive utes, which we approved. Prayers tree by the capable hands of our woe offered by Charles Dahlin and artistic people. Gives the Center a Woodrow. festive atmosphere, that along with A get well card was sent to the nicely decorated tables done by Marie Vernon, who fell and broke Fawn Smith, Elsie Oswald, and her hip and is in the Holy Cross Eleanor, it's beginning to look a lot Hospital. We hear Eleanor t, like Christmas. Have you got your who is staying with her shopping done? daughter in Ogden, has developed and we wish her well, pneumonia, Eleanor treated with homemade also. M Mil give M Z to M !: V, V 1LC your infant in my home, m Call 336-271- 8 V WWW Wednesday, we were entertainwi by Leon and Louise Simistcr or rather they led the group in entertaining ourselves, and it was one fun time. Jerry Burt, Grant Geary, and Lem even came in costume along with the baskets formed ving the coins as they did their rendition of "Jingle Bells". Club members (and it takes quite a few) did a special rendition of "A Partridge in a Pear Tree" conducted by Louise. Very enjoyable time, hope we have more like this one. McK-nighAmy Shaw has been busy lining up entertainment for us so come and share them with us. A board meeting was held on Friday. We wish to thank everyone Sympathy is expressed to our mentioned in this report for the exmember, David Clark, on the pass- tra contributions you give to make ing of his wife, Vcmiece. David and our days the fun times they are. Vernicce spend their winters in Now, I ask you, have you all Yuma, but join us during the made your wishes known to Santa summer months. Claus? There was one college lassie the Shaw did on a Amy binding who has that sold been surprised Santa Claus as she baby quilt already and another one is ready for that to placed herself daintily upon his lap. be done. "What would you like for We invite you all to come out to Christmas?" he asked. "Something our Christmas Party on the 16th, for my mother, she replied. "That's nice, Santa said "and and we will be having a potluck what on Year's New so might that be?" Eve, party plan now to share those times with us. Looking coy, the lassie said "A ." You won't be sorry. son-in-law- Nov. 30: Our President Edna Fitzgerald greeted everyone warmly and welcomed Elaine Prescott back after a long absence. She reminded everyone of the Christmas dinner for the Seniors at the High Country Inn in Heber City. She asked for them to check on their rides. Our Christmas tree was decorated and looks beautiful thanks to Alton Grotepas and those who helped. For dinner, we were served spaghetti and meatballs, tossed green salad, garlic bread, and ice cream with strawberry topping. There were 43 Seniors who ate dinner and who enjoyed the day with us. Dec. 3: It was a sunny day for the Seniors but really frosty. Edna conducted and excused Irma and Elaine Atkinson. They had caught the flu bug. Edna thanked those who furnished the Seniors with rides to Heber City. We really appreciate those who go the extra mile. For dinner, we were served vegetable beef soup, crackers, fruit salad, delicious scones, and birthday cake. We sang happy birthday to Thelma Butters and a belated one to Donna Miles, Karen Simpson, Betty Wilde, and Sandra Atkinson. Thelma's daughters brought a beautiful birthday cake for their mother. She shared it with everyone. It was another lovely day for all of us. "The frustrating thing is that the key to success doesn't always fit your ignition." Church Leaders Urge Fasting, Prayer To Relieve Sufferim Leaders of The Church of Jesus Canada, but alio made reference to Christ of Latter-da- y Saints have "the devastating effects of hurricane, asked their members in the United flood, earthquake, and drought in Stales and Canada to fast and pray various parts at the world. Members df the Church regufor relief of suffering by those in the world who have been stricken larly fast for two meals once a with drought conditions and other month and donate the money they would have spent on those meals to natural disasters. In a letter to local ecclesiastical a fund for those in need. The First leaders in the two countries, the Presidency suggested that "in conFirst Presidency of the Church nection with the observance of the asked the members to "petition the regular fast day in December," Lord for moisture in drought-stricke- n members fast and pray for relief of areas and for relief for those the suffering and then "be most who are suffering from the effects generous in their fast offering contributions so that means are availof other calamities." The Church leaders specifically able to assist the poor and needy, mentioned an "extended drought" in the sick and the afflicted. the Western United States and First Presidency Issues Annual Christmas Message The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints has issued its annual Christmas message. The message is from President Ezra Taft Benson, world leader of the Church, and his counselors, President Gordon B. Hinckley and President Thomas S. Monson. The message: At this holy time of the year, we extend our love and a special greeting to people everywhere. We join in commemorating the birth of Jesus of Nazareth whom we honor and worship as the Savior of us all Reflect with us on the marvelous events that accompanied his tilth: on the angel who announced to the shepherds in' the field, "I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all people (Luke 2:10); on the heavenly hosts who were heard praising God and declaring, "Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace, good will toward men" (Luke 2:14), and cm the wise men who later came saying, "We have seen his star in the east and are come to worship him" (Matthew 2:2). The Christmas season for many in the world is (me of joy and warm feelings for family and friends and of gratitude for bounteous 2 Whole Chickens 12 Dozen thoughts, and deeds. May we during this Christmas season and throughout the craning year follow the exhortation of the Apostle Peter and "...add to our faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; and to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; and to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity." (2 Peter 1:3-' May we rededicate ourselves to the attainment of these worthy objectives, calling upon the Lord for His divine guidance and inspiration as we do so; and may the true spirit Rolls Potato Salad Fries bless- ings. The reason for such warmth of emotion is the spirit of Him whose birth we celebrate. He came to earth as the Son of God, the Prince of Peace. To the degree that we have blended His gospel into our lives we have partaken of the peace which He came to bring. We recognize that there are those fra whom this special season passes virtually unnoticed because of their unrelenting suffering from war, hunger, and other afflictions. Let those who arejblessed, remember those who suffer in our prayers, Offer good Monday through Thursday until March 31 7) of Christmas rest upon the people and nations of the earth, is our hdpe and prayer at this holy season. wRwnrwvR PEOPLE SERVING " PEOPLE ft fltfGxmfbdfj) QDo(b w r American Heart Association WERE FIGHTING FOR OURUFE r |
