Senior citizens meeting

The Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024 senior citizens meeting was called to order by President, Geri Cook at 1 p.m. With 21 people in attendance, The Lord's Prayer and pledge of allegiance were recited.

Staunton's senior citizens welcomed Rick Henry as he became a new member. It was also announced that former member Bernice Stiegemeier, 97, had passed away. Other than that, there was no old business to address during the meeting.

There were free bingo cards to the people wearing red for Valentine's Day and this month's birthday people got a free card. Dennis Williams also brought cupcakes for those in attendance for Valentine's Day.

Cook announced that there will be ham sandwiches at the second March meeting on Thursday, March 21. Also, everyone dressed for Easter will receive a free bingo card.

Attendance prizes went to Joanne Brakhane and Shirley Copeland; Pots of Silver were won by Vicki Pryor and Dennis Williams; The winners of ticket drawings were Brakhane, Pryor, Williams, Nancy Johns, Mary Lyons, Judy Hampton, Cook, Betty Zarges, Marilyn Willows, and Ruth Kildoff.

The meeting was adjourned and everyone enjoyed playing bingo. Leslie Vannoy, Executive Director of Cedarhurst Assisted Living and Memory Care in Bethalto called the bingo numbers.

The next meeting will be on Thursday, March 21 at St. Paul's Christian Church located at 225 S. Laurel St., in Staunton.

Secretary, Vicki Pryor