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Opening:

_ Welcome

_ Visitors – The OTHG welcomed two visitors – Vincent and Hamie with RJ BBQ – catering for next week

Acknowledgments:

• Gary’s History Presentation – Many thanks to Gary for the Liberty Hill Railroad history presentation.

Announcements:

• Members concerns and announcements — Non noted
• Prayer List – Our thoughts and prayers goes out to several individuals
• Contact List – Revision one of the OTHG contact list is now available
• Books – Request book donations
• Fraud presentation /Classic Bank/Megan Johnson – June 27th at 11:00 a.m.
• July 4th special lunch – Lunch will be provided by RJ BBQ – June 27th.
• Board Elections of officers will follow the Door Prize — The OTHG annual board elections was conducted resulting with the current board being reelected. Members are as follows: Secretary: Merle Rouillard — Vice President: Charlie Azares– Treasurer: Mickie Galarza–Director: Joy Evans–Director: Janet Ross and President: Mike Rutherford

Joke: Merle

Door Prize – Chocolate Candy

OTHG Board Elections – Merle

Lunch Announcements:

• Tacos

Prayer:

• Prayer provided by Tom

OPENING:

Welcome

Visitors – No visitors noted

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:

Father’s Day – Candy provided

Kitchen Help – Many thanks to Terry and Monica

ANNOUNCEDMENTS:

Members concerns and announcements

Prayer List provided

History presentation scheduled for June 20th. Liberty Hill and the Railroad

Board elections scheduled for June 20th.

JOKE:

Merle provided the weekly joke

LUNCH ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Sandwiches

PRAYER:

Steve provided this week’s prayer

OPENING:

Welcome

Visitors – The OTHG welcomed two individuals – Mareen and Kim

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:

The gang sang Happy Birthday to Estas and Charlie

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Fraud and Scams presentation to be provided by Classis Bank, Megan Johnson next week

This month’s history presentation – Liberty Hill and the Railroad June 20th.

Men’s Coffee – every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 8:00 a.m.

Phone contact list – Updated version now available

JOKE;

Merle

LUNCH ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Chicken, Beans, Cabbage salad, roll and dessert

PRAYER:

Prayer provided by Steve

OPENING:

Welcome

Visitors – The OTHG welcomed two visitors – Sandra A and Joe J

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:

Thanks to the kitchen crew and Elders Coleman and Greenwood

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Member concerns and announcements – None noted

Prayer List – Two individuals added to the Prayer List

Linda’s donations – Linda has provided clothing and household goods

Bible Study/Canasta – Bible study on Wednesday at 11;00 a.m. Canasta Cards on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. each week

WEEKLY JOKE:

Merle provided this week’s joke

DOOR PRIZE:

Diane won this week’s door prize – Candy bars

LUNCH ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Baked Potatoes

PRAYER;

Gwen provided the prayer for this week’s lunch

Welcome/Greetings

Visitors – No visitors noted

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:

Memorial Day – May 27th. Merle “Honored those who lost their lives”

Many thanks to Charlie and the kitchen crew

Linda’s last day – Many thanks to Linda for her kitchen support

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Members concerns and announcements — no concerns noted

Plant giveaway – Peggy and Mike have several plants available for giveaway. Plants located outside the back door.

Looming activities – Date pending at this time

Bible Study each Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. – Ongoing

Canasta Cards each Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Ongoing

JOKE:

Merle provided the weekly joke

DOOR PRIZE:

Maxine won the door prize – Trail Mix

LUNCH ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Lasagna

Baked Potatoes – May 30th.

PRAYER:

Steve provided this week’s lunch prayer

May 16, 2024 Luncheon

Opening:

• Welcome/Greetings
• Visitors – no visitors noted

Acknowledgments:

• Thanks to Elder Coleman and Elder Greenwood – We continue to appreciate the volunteer kitchen assistance provided
• Big thanks to Gary S. – Thanks for another outstanding Liberty Hill history presentation by Gary

Announcements:

• Elections of OTHG Board Members — June 20th. — The current OTHG board members term ends June 20th. Elections to be conducted on June 20th.
• Members concerns and announcements – no concerns, or announcements noted
• Any other announcements – none noted

Joke: This week’s joke provided by Merle

Door Prize: Large bag of cheese flavored popcorn

Lunch Announcements:

• Pizza
• Lasagna – May 23rd
• Those needing help – Assistance provided

Prayer: Lester honored the group by providing this week’s luncheon prayer

May 9, 2024 Lunch

Opening:

• Welcome/Greetings
• Visitors – The OTHG welcomed two visitors, with one joining the group
• Members concerns and announcements – No concerns, or announcements noted

Acknowledgments:

• Thanks to Charlie and the kitchen helpers for this week’s lunch
• Last week’s Hat Day – Last week’s hat day was a major success with John A winning the best hat, or whatever it was
• Many thanks to the individual who added the Mickey and Minnie mouse toys – A secret donator provided the Mickey and Minnie mouse toys to our back landscape display.
• Mother’s Day – Boxes of chocolate were provided in celebration of Mother Day. All mothers and ladies were given the opportunity to share the chocolate with the men if they wished to do so; which they did.

Announcements:

• Shin Oak Valley presentation — Gary S – May 16th
• T-Shirt day on May 16th.
• One OTHG size medium T-Shirt still available
• Donations – Donations still needed for the food and supply pantry

Joke: Merle provided another custom joke for this week’s luncheon

Door Prize: Georgia J. won this week’s door prize — 4 pk. of bbq pit lighters

Lunch Announcements:

• Tacos
• Pizza for May 16th
• Please save the silverware
• Those needing help and assistance – Help and assistance was provided

Prayer:

• Gwen honored the group by providing this week’s luncheon prayer

MAY 2, 2024 LUNCH

Introduction/Greetings:

• Welcome/Greetings
• Visitors — OTHG welcomed 3 visitors to the group
• Member concerns and announcements — Several individuals were added to the prayer list

Acknowledgments:

• Thanks to Elder Greenwood and Elder Coleman and the kitchen committee for their continued volunteer contributions
• Birthdays — The OTHG members sang happy birthday to four members

Announcements:

• Eight individuals have signed up for the Looming activities – Date TBD
• Gary S will be providing this months history presentation – Shin Oak Valley -May 16th.
• Hat Day — Hat day was a big success with pictures taken out back next to the new landscape display
• Vote – Reminder to vote this upcoming local election day
• National prayer day — National prayer day was noted

Joke:

• Merle provided her award winning joke of the week

Door Prize:

• Diane won the Bird House door prize

Lunch Announcements:

• Hot dogs today
• Tacos for May 9th.
• Those needing help may go first

Prayer:

• This week’s prayer was provided by Gary R.

April 25, 2024 Lunch

Introduction/Greetings:

• Welcome/Greetings
• Visitors: – No visitors reported
• Member Concerns and Announcements

Acknowledgments:

• Many thanks to Elder Greenwood and Elder Coleman for their volunteer assistance
• Thanks to the board members who contributed their time and resources regarding the back yard beautification project
• Special thanks to Diane M for donating the flower pots

Announcements:

• Sign up sheet for those interested for a possible Looming group. Approximately eight individuals have expressed interest in this. Date is pending at this time.
• Gary S. will be providing next months history presentation — “The Shin Oak Valley”. May 16th.
• May 2, 2024 Hat day – Pictures outside in front of the new entry
• Remember to vote this weekend

Joke:

• Merle provided the joke of the week

Door Prize:

• Bird House

Lunch Announcements:

• Chicken, potatoe salad & Beans
• Hot Dogs for next week
• Those needing help may go first

Prayer:

• Tom honored the group by providing the prayer

April 18, 2024 Lunch

Introduction/Greetings

• Welcome/Greetings
• Visitors: The OTHG welcomed two new visitors
• Member Concerns and Announcements

Acknowledgments:

• Thanks to Gary for the Liberty Hill History Presentation

Announcements:

• Sign up sheet for Brown Bag Monday: A sign up sheep was provided to those interested for a possible looming group. Date to be determined.
• Canasta Cards @ 10:00 a.m. – Wednesday
• Bible Study @ 11:00 a.m. – Wednesday
• Operation Liberty Hill: Food and personal hygiene products needed

Joke:

• The joke of the week was provided

Door Prize:

• Small bird house was this week’s door prize

Lunch Announcements:

• Chicken next week
• Poor Boy sandwich today

Prayer:

• Lester honored us with this week’s luncheon prayer

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