Coordinator Roxie Holmes welcomed residents and their guests before acknowledging Jeannette May and Betty Deljanovan who are celebrating April birthdays. Roxie then gave a short report on the community finances.
The invocation was given by LaVonne McNett before the meal.
I was rather late gathering news, but managed to see a few folks. I took time to have lunch with some of my family at Kelley's Creek Side. My great granddaughter Kaithlyn DeCristo was home for a few days so needed to touch base with her before she's off again. Emily and Matthew DeCristo, Ralph Lepper and Jeannette May were there for the leisurely lunch and gab fest.
When I saw Arlene Quail she reported that she and Suzi Fisher had attended a VFW meeting in Asylum, PA.
Friday evening Arlene's daughter Carol and Tom Sager treated her to supper at The Iron Skillet in Sylvania.
Kathy Temple said she had been helping out her sister Bonnie after her recent surgery and hasn't done much else. She reported that Bonnie is doing well and having therapy to help her along.
Jeannette May enjoyed an outing with her daughter Barb Matthews, granddaughter Jackie Thompson and little Tommy Thompson this last Tuesday. They were in Elmira, NY looking at recliner chairs and doing some other shopping. Jeannette commented that they stopped for a leisurely lunch while out and that little Tommy helped make it a fun day.
This last Monday Irma Earley had an eye appointment in Mansfield after which her daughter Maxine Shedden took her to visit her sister-in-law, Mertilla Smith in Morris Run.
Debbie Elliot took her Mother, Irma and Joey Herman to Twin Oaks on Tuesday to visit Joey's brother, Dean Bedford and Erma's brother, Paul Machmer Sr. They also visited Ruth Ziegler while there.
Irma attended an Easter Dinner and Birthday Party at the home of Maxine and Davis Shedden this week. Sixteen family members were present for the occasion. Irma's grandson Craig who resides in Denver, CO was home to see his family.
After church services on Sunday, Irma enjoyed lunch with Maxine and Davis Shedden at The Iron Skillet in Sylvania.
Mary Turner said she saw the movie "Home" showing at The Rialto on Saturday. Mary commented that it was a "cute" movie. Mary also said that her niece Erin Machmer cleaned her apartment for her this last week.
Jessie Herman reported that Mylo and Caroline Smith called on her Friday and they had a nice visit.
Eric Smith reported that he and Beverly attended the Eastern Christian College alumni and friends reunion in Belair, MD this last Friday and Saturday. Eric said that it was an enjoyable event with alumni and friends gathering for the programs, special music and fellowship. The next reunion will be in April 2017.
Eric also said that he filled in for Pastor George Odgon at The Church of Christ in Sylvania, this last week. Eric also commented that he is always available to help out when there is a need for a preacher.
Eric also reported that his brother Mylo Smith is facing open heart surgery in the near future. Our prayers are with him.
On Wednesday Carol Brown was in Honeoye, NY with her cousin and her husband. They went to see her sister and had a nice visit Carol said. She also commented that the grass was much greener there and the flowers were beautiful.
Frances Kobbe's son Richard and Barb Kobbe drove her to the Arnot Health Center on Mud Creek Road for some tests this last week.
Frances also said it's good to have some warmer weather so she's able to sit on the porch again.
After Mass on Sunday Jeannette and I went with my daughter Debbe and Denny Foust to Montoursville to attend The Musical "Shrek". The musical was presented by the talented members of the Montoursville Area High School Drama Program. My great grandsons Jacob and Joel Deak both played a role in the production. Jacob had the role of Shrek and Joel was Grumpy. Jacob is a junior at the school and has starred in many of their productions. Joel is a freshman and this is his musical debut. They both did a fine job!
My son Dann & Wendy Lepper, granddaughter Jessy and Marcus Oldroyd also joined us for the show. We were all impressed with the cast.
Kudos to the folks who are cleaning up PA. Litter is one of my pet peeves and I hope more folks step up to help.