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Pat Roberts has to cancel the arts and crafts for Tuesday and will hopefully be able to do it next Tuesday

This is a small sample of food donated to Operation Liberty Hill

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OTHG 10-20-2022 ANNOUNCEMENTS
SPECIAL GUEST
Katie from the Liberty Hill City council for events is here today at 11AM.  To talk about being involved in City events. She has a survey for the group.
Operation Liberty Hill (in case you are unfamiliar with them) their programs support our community in a variety of ways to include financial education, job training, financial assistance, clothing, and food.
I’ve been in touch with Operation Liberty Hill about a food drive. Their shelves are way under stocked at the moment. I thought that this group could help with that. They will be dropping off a collection barrel this week. I encourage you/us to bring at least one can of food now through November. If you would rather donate money/check we can do that also. If you write a check, make it out to Operation Liberty Hill, not to Over The Hill Gang. 

SIGN IN SHEET 
Has everyone signed in? Good, ’cause we want the city to know we are using this building.

CHANGE Wednesday Bible study start time moved a half hour to 2:30 hopefully that helps with traffic. 

We are still asking for your help to assist with meal preparation, just let us know that you are willing to help. 

Also help with cleanup and putting away after lunch is always appreciated. Many hands make light work

Who knows what’s going on here at Over The Hill next Thursday? Right Halloween costumes – not required but encouraged. 

Remember: Tuesday November first will be the time to create your fall gnome wreath. 
Some spots have opened up so, if you are interested, bring your $10, hot melt glue gun and some old panty hose to cut up. 
Those of us who are not making wreaths are still welcome to come and visit. We might even work in a game of some sort. See you from 9:30 until the last of us leave.
Wednesday, November second y’all are welcome to come for Bible study (new time) 2:30 to 4:00
Thursday the 4th we will gather for lunch and games.
And Friday the 5th – who can tell me what’s going on? Right POTLUCK AND GAMES
Did you notice the pothole was filled in? 
Joke:  
The day finally arrived: Forrest Gump dies and goes to Heaven. He is met at the Pearly Gates by Saint Peter himself. The gates are closed, however, and Forest approaches the gatekeeper.

Saint Peter says, “Well, Forrest, it’s certainly good to see you. We have an entrance examination for everyone. The tests are fairly short, but you need to pass before you can get into Heaven.”

Forrest responds, “It shore is good to be here Mister Saint Peter, sir. I was looking forward to this. Nobody ever told me ’bout no in trance exams. Shore hope the test ain’t too hard; Mama always said, “Life is like a test. ‘Cept you don’t if’n ya passed ’till yer dead.”

Saint Peter goes on, “Yes, I know Forrest. But, the test I have for you is only three questions. Here is the first: What days of the week begin with the letter ‘T’? Second, how many seconds are there in a year? Third, what is God’s first name?”

Forrest goes away to think the questions over. He returns late and goes up to Saint Peter to try to answer the exam questions.

Saint Peter waves him up and asks, “Now that you have had a chance to think the questions over, tell me your answers.”

Forrest says, “Well, the first one, -how many days of the week begin with the letter ‘T’?” “Shucks, that one’s easy; that’d be Today and Tomorrow!”

The saint’s eyes open wide and he exclaims, “Forrest! That’s not what I was thinking, but … you do have a point though, and I guess I didn’t specify, so I give you credit for that answer.”

“How about the next one” says Saint Peter, “how many seconds in a year?”

“Now that one’s harder,” says Forrest. “But, I thunk and thunk about that, and I guess the only answer can be twelve.”

Astounded, Saint Peter says, “Twelve! Twelve! Forrest, how in Heaven’s name could you come up with twelve seconds in a year?”

Forrest says, “Shucks, there gotta be twelve: January second, February second, March second….”

“Hold it,” interrupts Saint Peter. “I see where you’re going with it.”

“And I guess I see your point, though that wasn’t quite what I had in mind.

I’ll give you credit for that one too.”

“Let’s go on with the next and final question,” says Saint Peter, “Can you tell me God’s first name?”

Forest says, “Well shore, I know God’s first name. Everybody probly knows It’s Howard.”

“Howard?” asks Saint Peter. “What makes you think it’s ‘Howard’?”

Forest answers, “It’s in the prayer.”

“The prayer?” asks Saint Peter, “Which prayer?”

“The Lord’s Prayer,” responds Forest: “Our Father, Who art in Heaven, Howard be thy name…”

I get it. I get it. Come-on in forest

Prayer: Father, This meal is the work of Your hands. You have provided for us, again, and we are grateful. We confess our tendency to forget to ask Your blessing upon our lives, through the comforts that You have given us to enjoy. So many people lack these daily comforts and it is selfish of us to forget about them in their need. Show us how to make the most of Your blessing in our lives, for everything we have is a gift from You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

©2022 Over The Hill Gang, Inc.

©2022 Over The Hill Gang, Inc

ANNOUNCEMENTS

OTHG 10-13-2022
SIGN-IN SHEET Remember, If you are not on the sign in sheet, you stand zero chance of winning the door prize. 

Women’s conference tonight at the cowboy church …  5 miles westward on 1869. At 6:30.

I had a doctor’s appointment this morning and not sure if I would be here today. So the rest of the board chipped in and shopped and prepared today’s meal. Thank you.

On a similar note, if any of the rest of you would be willing to assist with meal preparation, just let us know. 

Oh yeah, the results of the doctor visit: the CT & bone scan were both clear of cancer. Good news that it hasn’t spread beeping the prostate. I will now begin treatments to eliminate the cancer. 

Take home meals. Thank you to those who brought their own take-home containers. 
If y’all have suitable containers (you know what I mean – margarine and cool whip tubs etc) that you can donate, we’ll try to keep those on hand for this purpose. Take them home and return them next time. 

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By the way, you DO NOT have to drink coffee. Come for the fellowship and whatever else is going on. And even though the first Tuesday in November and December we will be making crafts and limited to fifteen crafters, the rest of you can come for coffee and conversation and possibly a game. 

FIRST FRIDAY POTLUCK AND GAME NIGHT was a success last Friday, October 7th. We ate and talked and we having such a good time, we never got around to playing games.

We are now using the building on
Tuesdays for coffee, crafts, conversations, and more. 
Wednesdays for Bible study starting October 12th e-4:30
Thursdays lunch and games
Friday evenings on the FIRST FRIDAY every month for Potluck and Games 7-9ish 

I’d like to see us do more for the area seniors and put this building to more use. Our in-house neighbors use the building from 8 to 2 Monday, (Tuesday), Wednesday, and Friday and I don’t want to inconvenience them either. So, any additional activities should be planned for after two o’clock. I’m asking for ideas. 

Joke:    If a cookie falls on the floor and you pick it up… that’s a squat, right?

Speaking of cookies, Ella was upset with me for turning the cookie upside down into the lid, which broke some of them. She sees them as cookie crumbs. I see them as breakfast cereal. 

Prayer: Bless this senior center, Lord, and those who gather here. Let it be a place where we can meet to eat and love and laugh and pray. Amen. 

©2022 Over The Hill Gang, Inc.

Oct 13:  baked potato bar,  a veggie on the side?
Oct 20:  Taco casserole, chips, salad, Spanish rice, pinto beans
Oct 27:   Pizza, salad      wear Halloween costumes
Nov 3:  Golden Chick, mashed potatoes/gravy, green beans, fruit
Nov 10:   Stew and cornbread
Nov 17:  Thanksgiving theme, turkey, stuffing, green beans, bread

Nov 24 closed for Thanksgiving

Dec 1:  Golden Chick, mashed potatoes/gravy, peas?, fruit
Dec 8:  Goulash
Dec 15:  taco bar, pinto beans
Dec 16, Friday, 6:00, Christmas bling and sequins party, those participating can provide a finger food (no cooking, no dishes to wash,
Dec 22:  baked chicken, corn? peas?, salad, rolls
Dec 29:  ham, black eyes peas, another vege?, salad, sparkling cider 

EVERYTHING IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE (except for the sparkling cider) 

©2022 Over The Hill Gang, Inc

©2022 Over The Hill Gang, Inc.

OTHG 10-06-2022 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sign In Sheet Remember, If you are not on the sign in sheet, you stand zero chance of winning the door prize. 

There will be a Women’s Conference. Thursday evening at the cowboy church just about 5 miles up the road.

WE’VE CUT the breast meat in half. please take only one piece the first time through. 

Take home meals. To save the club the expense of purchasing take out containers, Members who regularly like to take home leftovers are being asked to bring their own containers. I will even ask, if you have suitable containers (you know what I mean – margarine and cool whip tubs etc) that you can donate, we’ll try to keep those on hand for this purpose. Take them home and return them next time. 

 CONTRACT: Yesterday I signed the contract with the city for the use of this building for another year. 

I received assurances that we will not be restricted to only the days and hours shown in exhibit A. 

It comes down to this: the city owns this building and we operate here at their pleasure. 
We provide them with a valuable service to the area seniors and it costs them nothing but the utilities and upkeep of their building.

The first Tuesday of November and the first Tuesday of December. Pat will be leading us in crafts. November a Gnome Wreath. December painted rocks with a Christmas theme.? 

Margie also had some craft ideas she would like to share. (2nd Tue. of Dec.) Watch for those announcements check our web pages www.overthehillganglhtx.com

This was mentioned last week and I’ll ask again. Do you crafters have a craft in which you would like to instruct us? Talk to one of the board members to be scheduled 

By the way, you DO NOT have to drink coffee. Come for the fellowship and whatever else is going on.

Speaking of coffee. Since no one was drinking coffee this summer, we stopped making it. However, if you would like coffee, it only takes a few minutes to make. 

FIRST FRIDAY POTLUCK AND GAME NIGHT is coming up Tomorrow October 7th from 7pm ’till 9ish.

We are now using the building on Tuesdays for coffee, crafts, conversations, and more. 
Wednesdays for Bible study starting October 12th 3-4:30
Thursdays lunch and games
Friday evenings on the FIRST FRIDAY every month for Potluck and Games 7-9ish 

I’d like to see us do more for the area seniors and put this building to more use. Our in-house neighbors use the building from 8 to 2 Monday, (Tuesday), Wednesday, and Friday and I don’t want to inconvenience them either. So any additional activities should be planned for after two o’clock. I’m asking for ideas.  

Joke:  Having heard my stories about the Good Old Days, my son asked me what was so great about those days. I answered with a sky grin, “Well, I suppose it has to be because, back then, I was neither Old nor Good!” 

Prayer: Bless this senior center, Lord, and those who gather here. Let it be a place where we can meet to eat and love and laugh and pray. Amen. 

©2022 Over The Hill Gang, Inc

OTHG 09-29-2022 Announcements
Have all y’all signed in? If you are not on the sign in sheet, you stand zero chance of winning the door prize. 

 CONTRACT: we were under the impression that the city council meeting was scheduled for 6:30 last night. We arrived at 6:15 and the contract had been read and voted on, and passed. I have not seen the updated contract and have not signed it. I’m in hopes that it has been corrected

The first Tuesday of November and the first Tuesday of December. Pat will be leading us in crafts. November is a Gnome Wreath. December will be painted rocks with a Christmas theme.? 

Margie also had some craft ideas she would like to share. Watch for those announcements check our web pages www.OverTheHillGangLHTX.com  

How about you other crafters? Do you have some craft ideas that you would like to lead us in.
Bad grammar. Do you have a craft on which you would like to instruct us? Talk to one of the board members to be scheduled 

Our in-house neighbors Our Village or Ability Center have decided that, as often as they are able, they will not be here on Tuesdays. That way their clients will not be wandering into the Tuesday morning coffees. 

By the way, you DO NOT have to drink coffee. Come for the fellowship and whatever else is going on.



FIRST FRIDAY POTLUCK AND GAME NIGHT is coming up … not tomorrow …  next week on October 7th from 7pm ’till 9ish.

Thursdays, Tuesdays, and once a month Fridays.   How many would be interested in a Wednesday afternoon Bible study. 3 to 4:30. We are going to begin on October 12th.

Please … one sandwich per person until all have been served …  then seconds will be available.


Joke:  There are four stages of old age: You forget names. Then you forget faces. Next, you forget to zip up. And finally, you forget to zip down.

Prayer: Be present at our tables, Lord. Be here and everywhere adored. This favors bless and grant that we, may feast in fellowship with thee. Amen

©2022 Over The Hill Gang Inc.

Upcoming Special Events for OTHG

• Oct. 27, Thursday, lunch and games:  Wear your Halloween costume if you want to.  Maybe a fun judging contest.

• Nov. 1, Tuesday:  9:30 coffee and donuts, AND 10:00 Arts and Crafts gnome door hanger by Pat Roberts must pre register

• Nov. 17, Thursday, lunch and games:  Thanksgiving themed lunch.  YUM!

• Nov. 24, Thursday, Thanksgiving:  Over The Hill Gang closed.

•  Dec. 6, Tuesday:  9:30 coffee and donuts, AND 10:00 Arts and Crafts Christmas rock painting by Pat Roberts

• Dec. 16 (Friday evening 6:00):  Christmas Party.  Christmas music.  Wear your bling and sequins!  ‘White Elephant’ gift exchange, provide a wrapped gift new or gently used in new condition (value $10).  Participation not mandatory.

• Dec. 29, Thursday, lunch and games, New Year 2023 celebration with sparkling cider!

©2022 Over The Hill Gang, Inc.