Looking Back on June 2025 – Liberty Hill Over The Hill Gang

Gang members in June started off by celebrating and singing Happy Birthday to three Over The Hill Gang (OTHG), members. The OTHG Center had an average attendance of 52 individuals with over 225 meals served for the month of June. We also welcomed six visitors who joined us for lunch as well.

Our thanks goes out to the many volunteers that help out each week with helping prepare the food, serving the food, washing the dishes and an overall cleanup, plus the many outstanding desserts provided as well. In addition, many thanks to Gary Spivey for providing a wonderful breakfast on June 3rd. for the Tuesday morning social group. Gary also provided an excellent 30 minute overview regarding the “Silent Hero’s of liberty Hill”. Gary provides a monthly history lesson each 3rd. Thursday each month at the OTHG Center at 11:00 a.m.

The OTHG conducted it’s annual board elections on June 19th. All six board members were reelected to serve for another year. 2025/2026 board members are as follows; Joy Evens, Director – Janet Ross, Director – Mickie Galarza, Treasure – Merle Rouillard, Secretary – Charlie Azares, Vice President and Mike Rutherford, President. It has been a great year. Many thanks to the board for their outstanding team work and for providing more and still staying within our budget. in addition, we are most thankful for our wonderful OTHG members for their great support and participation each week. We continue to maintain a positive, fun and enjoyable atmosphere.

The OTHG continue to enjoy the following activities; Tuesday – Coffee social at 8:00 a.m. Yak & Yarn group meet every other Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. Biscuits and gravy provided every first Tuesday of each month at 8:00a.m. Wednesdays – Canasta card group at 10:00 a.m. Women’s Bible Study at 11:00 a.m. Thursdays — Coffee social at 8:00 a.m. Our weekly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. followed by various games.

Proposed lunch menu for the month of July is as follows: July 3rd. Hot Dogs, baked beans, garden salad, various sides, dessert and tea/coffee. July 10th. Spaghetti and meatballs, garlic bread, chips, various sides, dessert, tea/coffee. July 17th. – Pizza, baked chicken, garlic bread, chips, sweet carrots, dessert, tea/coffee. July 24th. – Fried Chicken/Roast Chicken, mixed vegetables, three bean salad, rolls, scalloped potatoes, dessert and tea/coffee. July 31st. – Baked Potatoes with Brisket Bits, various sides, desserts and tea/coffee.

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

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