Hilltowns Senior News for Friday, December 23, 2016

Another year is coming to a close. We have so much to be thankful in our group of seniors. Every month, we meet at the senior center for fellowship and good food and we plan activities and travel.

This year, we visited Washington, D.C., Lancaster, went to dinner theaters, took a train ride, and went on sightseeing tours that included wine-tasting and shopping. And we always had room for ice cream.

At the end of the year, we have 82 members. We try to schedule as best we can things to do for all ages. We had an Olympics contest, made jewelry for Mother’s Day, and made a memories book.

This year, we ended with a Christmas party held at Rock Road Chapel in Knox. I would like to thank Karen Stark for her tremendous help as a church member and senior member. I would also like to thank Alyce Gibbs, Shirley Slingerland, and Sharon Vincent (who all said, “We aren't doing this again!”) But, girls, it was so much fun!

Linda had a short Christmas program and we were entertained by the “Bell Ringers” directed by Staci Wright and Dennis and Mary White and Bill Dibble with songs.  We would also like to thank Stewart’s for the donation of make-your-own sundaes. And also, to Bonnie Conklin’s Connections class for the cute table decorations.

Members were asked to bring mittens and hats for our mitten tree. The tree was overflowing and we also filled four grocery bags; these were taken to the Berne-Knox-Westerlo School for distribution.

Also, members were asked to bring goods for the Rock Road Food Pantry. Again the response was overwhelming. ’Tis the season and I am so proud of the Hilltowns Seniors for helping others.

When eggnog’s

 generously filling

Each and every

 Christmas mug  

And siblings tour

 miles and miles

To greet you with a hug

There’s scarce else

 I’ll be wishing

Than this simple little prayer

Of peace and calm

 and blessings much

On Christmas Day this year.

Merry, merry Christmas and a healthy and happy New Year!