CROSSVILLE —
The seniors of 127 South met Nov. 2 for their usual games, coffee, sweets and conversation. Arlene Simmons called the bingo numbers and Quality Home Health furnished the prizes. Blood pressures were read by Quality Home Health. Last week’s gifts were provided by Dr. Galloway.
Fred Zoeller, president, opened the regular meeting with Larry Oslund giving the prayer and Fay Oslund leading the pledge to the flag.
Jan Neitzke gave her trips report and the last trip for the year will be to Pigeon Forge to see the Smoky Mountain Opry Christmas Show, the Winterfest Lights and Tony Romas for dinner. The bus will leave the center at 9 a.m. There will be two trips to Mackinac Island with one trip scheduled for Sept. 8-15 and the other bus scheduled for Sept. 22-29. April 15-19 will be the trip to Tunica and Memphis and the cost is $375. A deposit of $75 is due Nov. 15. Jan is preparing the Thanksgiving meal for Nov. 16 and the cost is $7. The Christmas dinner, which is catered, will be Dec. 14.
Nancy Fincher gave the sunshine report. Please keep the following in your prayers: T.C. Lewis, Kathleen Zuk, Jim Brennan, Lucy Parrott, Dot Conklin, Pat Mount, Sheila Borchers, Louise Visage, our military and the victims of Hurricane Sandy.
Sandy Devine read the birthdays for November and Gwen Flynn played the piano for the “Happy Birthday” song.
Dues for next year can be paid now so your name will be in the new 2013 membership book. Keep buying Kroger coupons, bring in items for the 127 yard sale next year and remember bluegrass music every Thursday night. The Senior Center will be closed Nov. 23 and Dec. 28 for the holidays.
Don’t forget the next game day will be Nov. 27. Dec. 7 will be the election of new officers for 2013.
The guest was Becky Moles. Gayson Peters and his group sang beautiful gospel songs for everyone. After the table blessing, Sharon Hilton and her kitchen helpers served chicken tenders and members brought in side dishes.
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Gayson Peters and his group recently performed at the 127 South Senior Citizens Center.
127 Seniors getting ready for 2013
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CCHS Class of 1963 congratulates Class of 2013
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Putt for the Cure miniature golf tournament a success
Kids of all ages enjoyed a fun outing of miniature golf Saturday at the first Putt for the Cure event, presented by Dr. Calley Jo Elsea of Cloudland Dental, to benefit the Upper Cumberland affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Players teams up with sponsors and host Pirates Plateau Golf Adventure to raise funds to help area women get needed screening exams, support patients and survivors, educate the public and support national research initiatives.
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Around the Town: Attendance is the Key to success in Cumberland County!
High school attendance is up and 10 cars have been given away. This is all thanks to some forward thinking educators along with Dave and Connie Kirk and the staff at Dave Kirk Automotive. This year marks the 10th anniversary, or a decade, of what the high school students call "Dave Kirk Drawing Day." Or, in layman's terms, some junior or senior from Cumberland County High School, Stone Memorial High School or Phoenix School wins a brand spanking new vehicle.
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End of another great year for Neighbors and Newcomers
Referred to as the "best little club on the mountain," Neighbors and Newcomers will be holding its last meeting of the year May 23. After a fun-filled, interesting and exciting year, the group will enjoy this end-of-the-year lunch at the Cumberland County Fairgrounds.
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Seniors to visit Sutton General Store May 18
On May 10, the members of the 127 Senior Center had a good time socializing, playing bingo, dominos and billiards. Numbers were called by Arlene Simmons, with the prizes furnished by Bob Folger, with State Farm Insurance.
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Marriage licenses
Published May 15, 2013.
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Pow-wow set for May 18-19
Everyone is invited to come attend the educational and cultural event, Pow-Wow on the Plateau "Honoring All Survivors" on May 18 and 19 at the Cumberland County Fairgrounds. There will be many Indian tribes and dance styles represented. Bert Cox will be the master of ceremonies.
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PLEASANT HILL RAMBLINGS: Therapy gym opens at Uplands
Functional Pathways, Inc. is the Uplands Village therapy provider for physical, occupational and speech therapy. A new therapy gym has been established in the renovated Apartment 4 at 23 Heritage Loop next door to the new home health care office and respite rooms. The Village and Fletcher residents will receive their therapy in the gym. Wharton Homes residents will have therapy in the Wharton therapy rooms.
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FAIR PARK: Crossville’s Got Talent is this Friday
Crossville really has so much talent in this area. Some is home grown, and others have decided to enjoy retiring in the county. The Fair Park Senior Center recently held auditions for the third annual Crossville’s Got Talent Show, and everyone who tried out did a great job, but the show is very limited to only two hours. So not all the people who tried out got to be in the show.
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PLATEAU GARDENING: Pruning pines
The time for spring pruning of pines is right now while new growth (commonly called "candles") is still pale green and flexible. Waiting until later in the season or using tools like hand-held or long-handled pruners doesn’t give good results.
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