Newsletter July/August

608 Cape Fear Blvd. CB Phone 910- 485-6609

NEWSLETTER               

By: Eric Blahut & Sarah Williams

VOLUME 6 & 7 2013

The dog days of summer are upon us. Festivities in and around the Senior Center are bustling. As we look at July, we are expecting the Agape Group to be with us on two Tuesday nights, July 9 and 16, begin-ning at 7 PM. They will present a few skits, play some games and be a source of energy and vitality. If you have never participated, join us for this evening of entertainment and fellowship.
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On Saturday, July 27, the Center will be hosting the annual Chinese Auction to benefit the Help Center. The doors open at 1 PM. Here’s an opportunity for you to maybe cash in on some great prizes and different gifts.
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As always we remind you of our monthly PANCAKE BREAKFAST FUND RAISER on the first Saturday of each month. Breakfast includes pancakes, scram-bled eggs, sausage, coffee, and juice.
If the first Saturday in August is too busy for you, join us on the fourth Saturday for a Covered Dish Dinner and cards for those who wish to play. Please note that there will be no Covered Dish Dinner in July.
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The Center will be joining the Carolina Beach Rec Center for a trip to Jungle Rapids. A date has not yet been established, so check at the Center or look at the Center’s blog at http://www.katiebhinesseniorcenter.blogspot.com
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The Senior Center is raffling off a Patriotic afghan on Labor Day, September 2nd. Tickets are a dollar each or six for five dollars. They can be purchased at the Center any Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday.
Gifts and contributions are graciously accepted for the siding project. Over the course of the years the present siding has deteriorated and needs to be replaced asap. In advance, we thank you for your gifts
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SENIOR GAMES BY THE SEA
Congratulations go to Bill Pizzaro and Lois Polgnee. Bill won 2nd place in still life in oils. Bill also won a 2nd place with his painting of “Carolina Fish House” Bill also received honor-able mentions for his painting “Kids love Britts Donuts” Lois Poignee won 2nd place medal for charcoal of “Life Drawing” Lois also won 3rd place for a pencil drawing of “Study of Hands”.
Come Join our painting classes on Monday and Thursday and next year you could also be a winner.
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 Now to a sad note: Grace Austin has given her resignation from the board of directors and also will be leaving Wilmington. She will be missed by everyone. Grace has set a high standard for our center and the food she has prepared over the years. Her time of departure will be some time in July. If you have not been to the Center come and let her know how much she will be missed. Grace promised us she will be back for a visit. Grace you will be missed.
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Happy Birthday America.
Thursday July 4th.
We will be open for lunch come and celebrate
Independence Day with us.