Over The Hill Gang Liberty Hill, TX

Over the Hill Gang January birthday wishes went out to Stan, Nathern, Carole, Gary R., Margie, Sharon, John, Peggy, Tom, Joe, Janet and Liz. Our average attendance for the month was 47 members with over 250 meals served. The gang welcomed the following visitors: David, Pam, Ann, Dee, Solomon, Glen, Denise, Nedie, Roger, Maria, Laura, Peter And Debbie.

On New Year’s Day, January 1, 2026 the Over The Hill Gang celebrated by having a barbecue lunch catered by RJ Roasting along with many wonderful sides dishes and a lot of desserts. Many thanks to the generous donations which made the catering possible. In addition, we welcomed back Ella and Tom, (Mr. and Mrs. Claus), from their recent visit to the North Pole. Tom serves as Santa Claus at Lakeline Mall for approximately six weeks before Christmas. Welcome back Ella and Tom!

Many thanks to Gary Spivey for providing the biscuits, sausage and gravy breakfast on January 6th. Gary provides breakfast every first Tuesday morning for the morning social group at 8:00 a.m. each month. In addition, another thanks goes out to Gary for his monthly history presentation which he provides every third Thursday of each month at 11:00 a.m. January’s history presentation was about the history of the “North San Gabriel Bridge at Gabriel Mills”.

Our routine monthly activities are as follows: The Yak and Yarn group continue to meet every other Tuesday (February 3 and 17/March 3 and 17), at 11:00 a.m. The morning social group meet every Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 8:00 a.m. The Canasta Card group meet every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. The Wednesday Bible Study group that usually meet at 11:00 a.m. has been temporarily placed on hold; however, we look forward for it’s return on March 4, 2026. In addition, the Wednesday evening Bible Study continues to meet at 7:00 p.m. each week. Our weekly luncheon continues to meet every Thursday at 11:30 a.m. followed by a variety of games and fellowship.

**** January Thoughts****

Today is the first page of a 365 page book. Write a good one. My phone battery lasts longer than my New Year’s resolution. You know you’re getting older when you stoop to tie your shoelaces and wonder what else you could do while you’re down there. One benefit of getting older is that your secrets are always safe with your friends – because they can’t remember them anyway. When I say, “The other day,” I could be referring to any time between yesterday and 15 years ago.

The Over The Hill Gang Inc. is an organization for those over 50 years old. You are welcome to join us. Membership is free. Thursday lunch is for a $ 7 donation to cover expenses.

Please feel free to contact me at 512/627-9707, or at mikeprutherford@gmail.com for additional information.

Mike P. Rutherford

February 5, 2026 – Lasagna, garlic bread, garden salad, green bean casserole, broccoli Normandy blend, ranch style beans, tea/coffee & dessert.

February 12, 2026 – Corn dogs, tater tots, mac and cheese, baked beans, corn, garden salad, tea/coffee and dessert.

February 19, 2026 – Fried chicken, mashed potatoes, sweet carrots, green bean casserole, garden salad, French bread, tea/coffee and dessert.

February 26, 2026 – Baked spuds with brisket bits, French bread, garden salad, steamed broccoli, baked beans, cream corn, tea/coffee and dessert.

Over The Hill Gang February Activities

Tuesday, February 3rd. morning social and biscuits and sausage gravy breakfast at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 3, 10, 17 & 24, morning social at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 3 & 17th. Yak and Yarn group meeting at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 12th. Valentine’s Day acknowledgment. Wear your hearts, pink and/or red.

Wednesday mornings at 10:00 a.m. Canasta card group. Evening Bible Study at 6:00 p.m.

Thursday morning social at 8:00 a.m. Weekly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. followed by various games: cards, bingo, domino’s etc.. February 19th. Liberty Hill history presentation “What was it like growing up in Liberty Hill” at 11:00 a.m.

The Over The Hill Gang Inc. is an organization for those over 50 years old. You are welcome to join us. Membership is free. Thursday lunch is for a $ 7 donation to cover expenses.

Please feel free to contact me at 512/627-9707 for additional information.

Mike P. Rutherford

Over The Hill Gang December birthday wishes went out to Dot, Jill, Angie, Mary, Lester and Dena. Our average attendance for the month was 46 members with over 155 meals served. We also welcomed Shirley, Mary, Gabby, Terri, and Megan as this month’s visitors.

The Over The Hill Gang celebrated and acknowledge Christmas on December 18th due to the facility being closed on Christmas Day. We celebrated by having a Ugly Sweater and/or Sweat Shirt contest. A large number of really unique sweat shirts, or sweaters were presented. However, Merle’s sweater was by far the ugliest sweater displayed. Congratulation to Merle! In addition, we also celebrated by having a White Elephant gift exchange. Members were encourage to bring a gift preferably less than $15.00 to exchange, or steal. Members were allowed to steal another member’s gift up to three times. It was a lot of fun and very interesting although it took much longer than anticipated.

In addition to all the activities, board members also provided our required bi-annual meeting to all members in attendance. Brief notes are as follows: The reading of the last Minutes. President’s Comments: Great year with over 3,375 meals served — Successful at serving a variety of food within our budget — Average attendance of approximately 55 members each week — Increase number of bingo players — Continued interest in Yak and Yarn, Women’s Bible Study, Canasta and the Tuesday and Thursday morning social events — The Treasurer’s Report was provided — Old Business: Old lease agreement with the city ended in October — New Business: Renewal of the new lease agreement — Proposed quarterly Ice Cream social — President’s closing comments: Acknowledge of Board Members: Merle, Charles, Mickie, Joy and Janet — Acknowledgment of all the helpers and of all the gang members.

Members celebrated a special Christmas holiday meal on December 18th. Members were encouraged to bring a covered dish for the luncheon. Turkey and Ham was provided this year with no expense to the group due to several generous donations.

Our routine monthly activities are as follows: The Yak and Yarn group continue to meet every other Tuesday (January 6 and 20), at 11:00 a.m. The morning social group meet every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 8:00 a.m. The Canasta Card group and the Women’s Bible study group meet every Wednesday at 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. as well as the evening Bible study at 6:00 p.m. Our weekly luncheon continues to meet every Thursday at 11:30 a.m. followed by a variety of games and fellowship.

******* December Thoughts *******

My life feels like a test I didn’t study for. Be the reason someone’s smile today. Those people who think they know everything are a great annoyance to those of us who do.

The Over The Hill Gang Inc. is an organization for those over 50 years old. You are welcome to join us. Membership is free. Thursday lunch is for a $7 donation to cover expenses.

Please feel free to contact me for additional information at 512/627-9707.

Mike P. Rutherford

January 8, 2026: Hot Dogs, Sweet Corn, Broccoli, Beans, Chips , Queso, Guacamole, Garden Salad, Dessert, Tea/Coffee

January 15, 2026: Baked Chicken, Broccoli, Cabbage, Sweet Carrots, French Bread, Mashed Potatoes, Garden Salad, Desert, Tea/Coffee

January 22, 2026: Baked Potatoes with Brisket, Sweet Corn, Peas, French Bread, Garden Salad, Dessert, Tea/Coffee

January 29, 2026: Potato Tot Casserole, Green Bean Casserole, Sweet Carrots, French Bread, Garden Salad, Tea/Coffee

Over The Hill Gang January Activities

Tuesday, January 6: Morning social and biscuits and sausage gravy breakfast at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 13, 20, & 27: morning social at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 6 & 20: Yak and Yarn group meet at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 7, 14, 21 & 28: Canasta Card group at 10:00 a.m. Women’s Bible study at 11:00 a.m. Evening Bible Study at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, January 8, 15, 22 & 29: morning social at 8:00 a.m. Weekly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. followed by various games: Cards, Bingo, Domino’s etc.. January 15, the history of the North San Gabriel river bridge presentation at 11:00 a.m.

The Over The Hill Gang Inc. is an organiation for those over 50 years old. You are welcome to join us. Membership is free. Thursday lunch is for a $7 donation to cover expenses.

Please feel free to contact me at 512/627-9707 for additional information.

Mike P. Rutherford

Our Over The Hill Gang (OTHG), birthday wishes went out to Diane and Ella. November 13, was our “Hat Day’ which we usually acknowledge every second Thursday of each month. There were many unusual hats that were displayed on our heads throughout the luncheon. We were able to have several pictures taken of the group for those who participated. The pictures are currently displayed on the front bulletin board in the dining room for viewing.

Members of the OTHG celebrated the Thanksgiving holiday on November 20th. Members were encouraged to bring a covered dish for the luncheon. Turkey and Ham was provided this year with no expense to the group due to several very generous donations. Our group activity consisted of having the members write down what they were thankful for this year. A random number of approximately 10 were selected to read to the members.

We were honored with a visit from the new Williamson County Judge, Judge Steve Snell as well as visitors, Rupal, Surea, Julie, Markez and Mike. All were welcomed and the majority of our guest join us for lunch. The OTHG had an average attendance of 48 individuals with over 180 meals served during the month. The OTHG did not meet on Thursday, November 25 due to the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Our thanks goes out to Gary for his monthly history presentation on November 13th. The November history presentation was titled, “From Dirt Roads to Paved Roads.” Gary provides a monthly history presentation each third Thursday at 11:00 a.m. In addition, many thanks to Gary for providing the monthly sausage gravy and biscuits breakfast during the Tuesday morning social at 8:00 a.m. every first Tuesday of each month.

Other November activities were as follows: The Yak and Yarn group continue to meet every other Tuesday (Nov. 11 & 25). The morning social group continue to meet every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 8:00 a.m. The Canasta Card group and the Women’s Bible study group meet every Wednesday as well as the evening Bible study at 6:00 p.m. The Thursday luncheon continues to meet every Thursday at 11:30 a.m. followed a variety of games and fellowship.

*** November Thoughts ***

One way to achieve inner peace is to finish what you start, even if that means finishing two bags of M & M’s and a chocolate cake.

If we’re not meant to have midnight snacks, why is there a light in the fridge?

If you are unsucessful at first, skydiving is absolutely not for you.

The Over The Hill Gang Inc. is an organization for those over 50 years old. You are welcome to join us. Membership is free. Thursday lunch is for a $ 7 donaton to cover expenses.

Please feel free to contact me at 512/627-9707 for additional information.

Mike P. Rutherford

* Lunch Menu

December 4, 2025: Chicken Enchiladas, Beans, Corn, French Bread, Garden Salad, Tea/Coffee and various desserts.

December 11, 2025: Beef Tips, Noodles, French Bread, Sweet Carrots, Garden Salad, Tea/Coffee and various desserts.

December 18, 2025: CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON. Turkey, Ham, Corn Bread and a variety of covered dishes and desserts. Members are encouraged to bring a covered dish, or dessert. There will be no charge for the Christmas lunch due to several generous donations.

December 25, 2025: Closed *Menu subject to change

*** December Activities ***

Tuesday, December 2nd: Morning social and biscuits and sausage gravy breakfast at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 2, 9, 16 and 23rd: Morning social at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 9 & 23rd: Yak and Yarn group at 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday, December 3, 10 ,17 and 24th: Canasta Card group at 10:00 a.m. Women’s Bible Study at 11:00 a.m. Evening Bible Study at 6 p.m.

Thursday, December 4, 11, and 18th : Morning social at 8:00 a.m. Weekly luncheon followed by various games at 11:30 a.m. December 18th: Christmas gift exchange at 12:15 p.m.

The Over The Hill Gang Inc. is an organization for those over 50 years old. You are welcome to join us. Membership is free. Thursday lunch is for a $ 7 donation to cover expenses.

Please feel free to contact me at 512 627-9707 for additional information.

Mike Rutherford

The Over The Hill Gang greeted the month of October by announcing a Halloween costume contest scheduled for the end of the month. Each member were encouraged to wear an unusual costume where it would be determined who would win first, second and third place prizes. We ended the month with a large number of great Halloween costumes. It was a very enjoyable and entertaining event.

During the month we also welcomed the following visitors, Mary, Tina, Robert, Roseann, Jim, Cynthia, Mike, David and Shane. We had an average attendance of 52 individuals with over 285 meals served. In addition, on October 4th we sang Happy Birthday to Kathy, Diane, Paul, Odena, Jeri, Marilyn and Mickie.

Many thanks to Gary for furnishing his biscuits, sausage and gravy breakfast on October 7th. In addition, Gary also provided the October history lesson regarding the contributions Mel Fowler made in regard to the development of the City of Liberty Hill.

October activities were as follows: The Yak and Yarn group met (Oct. 14 & 28), at 11:00 a.m. The morning social group met every Tuesday and Thursday mornings. The Canasta Card group and the Women’s Bible study met every Wednesday. The Thursday luncheon continue to meet every Thursday at 11:30 a.m . followed by various games.

***** October Thoughts *****

I wish I was the person my dog thinks I am. Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter. Never let yesterday use up too much of today. If we’re not meant to have midnight snacks, why is there a light in the fridge? Whoever said that money can’t buy happiness, simply didn’t know where to go shopping.

The Over The Hill Gang Inc. is an organization for those over 50 years old. You are welcome to join us. Membership is free. Thursday lunch is for a $ 7 donation to cover expenses.

Please feel free to contact me at 512/627-9707 for additional information.

Mike P. Rutherford

November 6, 2025:

Cardon Blu Casserole, Sweet Corn, Broccoli, Deviled Eggs, French Bread, Garden Salad, Various Desserts., Tea/Coffee.

November 13, 2025:

Hot Dogs with Chili Sauce, Ranch Style Beans, Potato Salad, Garden Salad, Steamed Vegetables, Various Desserts , Tea/Coffee

November 20, 2025

Turkey and Dressing, Ham, Various Side Dishes, Various Desserts, Tea/Coffee. No charge for the Thanksgiving luncheon. A signup sheet will be available for members who wish to furnish side dishes.

November 27, 2025

Closed for Thanksgiving Day

The Over The Hill Gang Inc. is an organization for those over 50 years old. You are we3lcome to join us. Membership is free. Thursday lunch is for a $ 7 donation to cover expenses.

Please feel fee to contact me at 512/627-9707 for additional information.

Mike P. Rutherford

September started off by celebrating Labor Day with an Ice Cream and Hot Dog social . The social was originally planned for the few individuals that did not have any plans for celebrating Labor Day. However, far more gang members participated that expected. A total of 49 individuals joined for lots of fun and fellowship. Ice cream was served along with hot days and chips. It was fun to watch gang members add the extra enhancements to their ice cream such as colored sprinkles, chocolate crust, mini marshmallows, nuts, cherries, whip cream, etc… In addition, Root Beer floats were available as well.

On September 4th. we sang Happy Birthday to the following individuals: Gayle, Robert, Diane, Valerie, Lorraine, Shirley and Jim. The Over The Hill Gang welcomed 11 visitors during the month. We had an average attendance of 50 members with over 233 meals served.

September activities were as follows: The Yak and Yarn group met every other Tuesday, while the morning social group met every Tuesday and Thursday mornings. In addition, the Canasta Card group and women’s Bible study continued to met every. Wednesday morning. As well as our Wednesday evening Bible Study and our Thursday luncheon and games.

Many thanks to Steve Tetro for his presentation regarding Medicare and Medicaid. In addition, many thanks to Gary Spivey for his history presentation regarding James Vaughn, as well as for the morning biscuit and gravy breakfast on September 2nd.

The Over The Hill Gang Inc. is an organization for those over 50 years old. You are welcome to join us. Membership is free. Thursday lunch is for a $ 7 donation to cover expenses.

Please feel free to contact me at 512/627-9707 for additional information.

Mike P. Rutherford

October 2, 2025 —Baked Chicken, Sweet Carrots, Potato Salad, Garden Salad, Green Bean Casserole, Various Desserts and Coffee/Tea.

October 9, 2025—Spaghetti with Meat Balls, French Bread, Garden Salad, Mixed Vegetables, Various Desserts, Tea/Coffee.

October 16, 2025—Lasagna, French Bread, Garden Salad, Vegetables, various Desserts, Tea/Coffee.

October 23, 1925—Sloppy Joe’s, Garden Salad, Chips, Vegetables, Various Desserts, Tea/Coffee.

October 30, 2025—Baked Potatoes with Brisket Bits, French Bread, Corn, Garden Salad, Desserts, Tea/Coffee.

Menu subject to change

October activities

October 2, 2025— 8:00 a.m.-Morning social. 11:30 a.m.-Luncheon followed by bingo and various games.. 7:00 p.m.-Evening Bible Study.

October 7, 2025—8:00 a.m.-Morning social. Sausage Gravy and Biscuit breakfast.

October 8, 2025—10:00 a.m.-Canasta Cards. 11:00 a.m.-Women’s Bible Study.

October 9, 2025—8:00 a.m.-Morning social. 11:30 a.m.-Luncheon followed by bingo and various games. 7:00 p.m. – Evening Bible Study.

October 14, 2025—8:00 a.m.-Morning social. 11:00 a.m.-Yak & Yarn group.

October 15, 2025—10:00 a.m.-Canasta Cards. 11:00 a.m.-Women’s Bible Study.

October 16, 2025—8:00 a.m.-Morning social. 11:00 a.m.-History presentation “Mel Fowler” . 11:30 a.m.-Luncheon followed by bingo and various games. 7:00 p.m. -Evening Bible study.

October 21, 2025—8:00 a.m. Morning social

October 22, 2025—10:00 a.m. -Canasta Cards. 11:00 a.m.- Women’s Bible Study.

October 23, 2025—8:00 a.m.-Morning social. 11:00 a.m. -Presentation regarding Hospice & Medicaid. 11:30 a.m.-Luncheon followed by bingo and various games. 7:00 p.m.-Evening Bible Study.

October 28, 2025—8:00 a.m.-Morning social. 11:00 a.m.-Yak and Yarn Group .

October 29, 2025—10:00 a.m.-Canasta Cards. 11:00 a.m.-women’s Bible Study.

October 30, 2025—8:00 a.m.-Morning social. 11:30 a.m.-Luncheon followed by Halloween Costume contest and bingo and various games.

The Over The Hill Gang Inc. is an organization for those over 50 years old. You are welcome to join us. Membership is free. Thursday lunch is for a $7 donation to cover expenses.

Please feel free to contact me at 512/627-9707 for additional information.

Mike P. Rutherford