During the month of October, the Over The Hill Gang (OTHG), provided over 188 meals and enjoyed fun and fellowship with our gang members. We welcomed seven visitors with four individuals joining the group. Average attendance of 38 gang members per week. October meals provided were as follows: October 3rd. = Brisket Bits/Noodles, Steamed Vegetables, Fruit, Garden Salad, Dessert and Tea. October 10th. – Baked Potatoes with Brisket Bits, Beans, Sweet Carrots, Garden Salad, Fruit, Dessert and Tea. October 17th. – Frito Pie, Steamed Vegetables, Garden Salad, Fruit, Dessert and Tea. October 24th. – Cordon Blue, Sweet Carrots, Garden Salad, Fruit, Dessert and Tea. October 31st. – Chili Dogs, Three Bean Salad, Sweet Carrots, Fruit, Dessert and Tea.
The October history presentation was provided by historian, Gary Spivy regarding the Liberty Hill School Desegregation. October ended with the Thursday lunch and Halloween costume contest. Rachel Austin was the costume winner by wearing a miner, or loggers costume. There were many outstanding costumes to choose from.
October activities were as follows:
Tuesdays – Morning coffee social at 8:00 am, the Lady Loomers every other Tuesday at 11:00am.
Wednesdays – Canasta card players at 10:00 am. Women’s Bible study at 11:00 am. Evening Bible study at 7:00 pm.
Thursdays – Coffee social at 8:00 am. OTHG lunch at 11:30 am, followed by bingo, various card games and dominoes. The Liberty Hill history presentation, every third Thursday at 11:00 am.
The OTHG Thanksgiving luncheon will be on November 21st. with Turkey and a assortment of many covered dishes. We anticipate a lot of food and a number of guest in attendance. No social event planned on Thanksgiving Day – November 28th.
Mike P. Rutherford 512/627-9707