127 Seniors welcome new members

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June 19, 2012

127 Seniors welcome new members

By Velma Pauley Chronicle contributor The Crossville Chronicle Tue Jun 19, 2012, 03:19 PM CDT

CROSSVILLE — The 127 South Seniors met June 15 for the usual bingo, dominos, coffee, sweets and conversation. Arlene Simmons called the numbers, and Buckeye Home Health furnished the gifts.

Fred Zoeller, president, opened the meeting, with Arlene Simmons giving the prayer and Tom Simmons leading the pledge to the flag.

Jan Neitzke gave the trips report. July 10-12 will be the the trip to Helen, GA. The August trip will be to Nashville's RCA Studio B and the Country Music Hall of Fame. The September trip will be to to McMinnville for dinner and a show at Falcon Rest. October will be the big trip to the Grand Canyon and other points of interest. The November trip to the Ryman Auditorium is sold out. December trip will be to Pigeon Forge to see the Smoky Mountain Christmas Show (this trip is sold out at this time; cost is $65, with money due Oct. 26).

Please keep the following in your prayers: Kathleen Zuk, Pat Mount, Pat Ferguson and Margaret Boatright.

Rose Garchow has tickets for Music of the Cumberlands, with the first show July 17. Cost is $10. This helps the senior center. The picnic will be July 20 at Obed Park for members only. Game day is June 26. Fred reminded everyone to buy Kroger coupons, bring in items for the 127 Sale and listen to bluegrass music every Thursday night. Lucy Elmore is seeking volunteers to help with the 127 Corridor

Sale.

They welcomed seven new members, Carolyn Simmons, Carol and Ralph Mathes, Verona Settano, Colleen Ison and Richard and Sandra Gadwell. Guest omitted last week was Karen Boyd. The Goldenaires provided the entertainment. After the table blessing, Jan Neitzke and her helpers served spaghetti and sides brought in by members. Please no desserts Friday.

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