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Gary giving his lesson on the History of Liberty Hill, buildings and landmarks.

Some members came early to hear Gary.

Wilson enjoying his time at OTHG center.

Let the announcements begin.

Elaine enjoying the Joke.

Larry and Gary Hunt enjoying a conversation.

The guys having a chit-chat, Lisa joining in on the fun. Ok, guys what are y’all talking about?

Our sweet treasurer Mickie collecting the lunch donations.

Joy in line ready for lunch.

Shirley and Stan in the lunch line.

Our wonderful and dedicated servers. Linda, Odena and Charlie.

Members enjoying their lunch.

More members having lunch.

Georgia enjoying her lunch.

Our wonderful helpers. Elder Jones and Elder Greenwood.

Go on nothing here to see, just us guys doing dishes. Yes, we do dishes.

Gary Spivey our Liberty Hill Historian and “Red Car” owner. Hang on guys this is going to be fun!

Mike and Liz being silly.

And they’re off!

Janet Ross in the driver seat with Georgia, Larry and Odena.

My turn, my turn.

Members enjoying the outdoors while other members are getting a ride.

Let’s takes some more pictures.

Sandy really wanted the door prize, and she won it! She was thrilled!

OTHG April 11, 2024 Lunch

Introduction/Greetings:

• Welcome/Greetings
• Member Concerns, Announcements, Thoughts & Prayers: Several members
  were noted. These individuals will be added to our prayer list.
• Acknowledgments:
• Great Hat Day – Thanks to all that participated – John A- (Willie Nelson) Best hat. Elder Jones – Last day: Many thanks for his contribution.
• Announcements:
• Canasta Cards @ 10:00 a.m. Wednesdays
• Bible Study @ 11:00 a.m. Wednesdays
• Liberty Hill History Presentation – April 18th

Landmarks, Buildings and Homes

• Possible Brown Bag Monday: Exploring interest in designating each Monday
  morning for various activities such as, Exercise, Sewing, Knitting, etc… A
  sign up sheet will be available for those who are interested.
• Raffle Drawing on April 29th. Benefiting Operation Liberty Hill. Operation Liberty Hill – 1401 North US Hwy. 183 – Leander 10 – 5 p
• Joke:
• Merle
• Door Prize:
• Small bird house
• Lunch Announcements:
• Poor Boy sandwich next week
• Spaghetti and Salad today
• Prayer:
  This week’s prayer was provided by Gwen.

Mr. President doing announcements wearing LBJ’s hat.

The FUZZY top hats.

The HAT people.

Our BINGO gang.

Fran wearing LBJ’s hat.

OTHG April 4, 2024, Lunch

Introduction/Greetings:

• Welcome/Greetings
• Member concerns, or announcements- An update was provided regarding a
  member who recently underwent a medical procedure. She reports to be doing quite well. We will continue to keep her in our thoughts and prayers.
• Acknowledgments:
• An acknowledgment and thanks to all those individuals that helped make last week’s luncheon possible was noted.
• We had an excellent participation for our “Show and Tell” Hat
  day. A variety of hats were worn to include one of the hats former president
  Lyndon Johnson once wore.
• Announcements:
• Bible Study @ 11:00 a m. Canasta cards @ 10:00 a.m.
• Lunch for April 11 th – Spaghetti
• Liberty Hill History Presentation – April 18th
• Liberty Hill Historical Landmarks, Buildings and Homes
• Eclipses reminder: Monday April 8th, to begin at 12:20pm Total to begin at 1:40 – 1:44p Heavy traffic April 7, 8 & 9th.
• A raffle drawing will be conducted on April 29th.Benefiting Operation Liberty Hill. Operation Liberty Hill is a Food Pantry/Thrift Store which is currently in need of donations. Operation Liberty Hill is located at 1401 North US Hwy. 183, Leander. Please contact the center at: 512/778-4175 for additional information.
• Joke: The weekly joke was provided
• Door Prize: Yard frog ornament
• Lunch Announcements:
• Baked Potatoes, trimmings, & dessert
• Prayer/Lunch: A prayer was provided for this week’s lunch.

Betty donating her looming products for Bingo prizes. Thank You Betty.

Announcements have started.

Joke time.

Lunch is being served.

As always Josie serving at the dessert table, lots of goodies.

Our newest Newbies.

Members waiting in line for lunch.

Finally, the end of the lunch line.

Our BINGO players having fun.

The 84 gang!

Merle making a new name tag holder.

Gary Spivey talking and telling stories.

OTHG March 28, 2024, Lunch

Introduction/Greetings:

• Welcome/Greetings
• Visitors: The OTHG welcomed one visitor
• Member concerns, or announcements: An announcement was
  provided regarding a member who will be needing additional
  help follow an upcoming medical procedure. Please contact any
  board member for additional information.

Announcements:

• Easter Sunday: Wishing everyone a very Happy Easter. Suggest
  everyone take some time this weekend to give thought as to what the true
  meaning of Easter means to you.
• April 4 th, Baked potatoes
• April 4 th : Hat Day. Please wear your most unusual hat.

Joke:

Our weekly joke was provide as usual.

Door Prize: A large box of goldfish crackers was provided as this week’s.
door prize.

Lunch announcements:

• Special thanks to all the individuals who helped prepare the March 28 th, lunch.
• Ham, a variety of side dished and desserts.
• Prayer:
• The weekly luncheon prayer was provided by a group member.

Over The Hill Gang April 2024 Lunch Menu

April 4, 2024 – Baked Potatoes

April 11, 2024 – Spaghetti

April 18, 2024 – Sloppy Joes

April 25, 2024 – Chicken

*Menu subject to change without notice

Gary Spivey starting “Looking back at Liberty Hill.

Members listening to “Looking Back at Liberty Hill.”

Members enjoying Gary’s Looking Back at Liberty Hill.

President Mike doing OTHG announcements.

Members listening to the announcements.

Our newest member Mr. Estes Major.

Lunch is served.

Some of the guys waiting for the line to go down before getting lunch.

The game of 84 has started.

Can’t forget our BINGO players.

OTHG March 21, 2024, Lunch

Introduction/Greetings:

• Welcome/Greetings
• Visitors – We welcomed Mr. Estes Major as our visitor and new
  member.
• Member concerns, or announcements : No concerns noted
  Acknowledgments:
• Gary Spivey – Many thanks to Gary for providing an outstanding
  presentation regarding the Liberty Hill Sculpture Gardens.
  Announcements:
• Lunch plans for March 28theA sign-up sheet was provided for individuals wishing to bring a side dish.
• Joke: The weekly joke was provided.
• Door Prize: Drawing for the weekly door prize was conducted.
• Lunch announcements:
• Pizza, salad and desserts were provided.
• Prayer: An OTHG member provided the lunch prayer.

Liberty Hill Over the Hill Gang Thursday, March 14, 2024, Lunch
Introduction/Greetings:

• Good morning/Welcome!
• Undivided Attention please
• Visitors – We welcomed back Brian/Spencer with the Church of the Latter Day-Saints Brian and Spencer are providing volunteer services to assists us with our Thursday luncheons.
  Acknowledgments:
  Announcements:
• A reminder was announced regarding the presentation to be provided Gary
  Spivey regarding the history of the Liberty Hill Sculpture Garden. This
  presentation will be provided on March 21st at 10:30 a.m.
• We anticipate visitors from the Liberty Hill School Administration staff to attend.
• Woman’s Bible/Canasta – Women’s Bible Study and Canasta card games every Wednesday at 11:00 a.m.
• Joke:
  Merle provided the weekly joke.
  Door Prize:
• Lunch announcements:
• Taco Bar

V.P. Charlie has started his garden again this year.

T-Shirts were given out to those that purchased them. Thank You Angel again for the wonderful job you did on them.

President Mike giving the announcements.

Members listening to the announcements.

Merle setting the tone for members to sing “Happy Birthday” to our March birthday members.

Chit-chatting going on as members wait to get in line for lunch.

Members visiting with Former Mayor Liz while waiting for lunch.

Josie and Liz “what could they be smiling so big about?”

More members visiting while lunch has started to being served.

Lunch is being served.

Doesn’t it all look so yummy?

Can’t forget dessert.

Let’s not forget to get some Birthday Cake too.

Members enjoying their lunch and conversation.

More members enjoying conversations after lunch.

84 has begun.

Other members playing 5 Crowns’ card game.

And as always, we never forget our BINGO players.

Liberty Hill Over the Hill Gang Thursday, March 7th, 2024 Lunch

Introduction/Greetings:

• Good Morning/Welcome
• Undivided Attention
• Visitors – We welcomed Brian and Spencer with the Church of the Latter-Day Saints. Brian and Spencer will serve as volunteers by providing us,
  assistance with our luncheons.
• Acknowledgments:
• Liz contribution as Mayor – Liz Branigan was recognized for her service that
  she has provided over the last 3.5 years as Mayor for the City of Liberty Hill.
• Announcements:
• T-Shirts arrived and were distributed to members.
• Member contact list was distributed to those individuals who wished to
  participate – Revision number two will be available in May.
• Gary Spivey March presentation – Members were reminded of the Sculpture Park presentation scheduled for March 21st.
• Invitation to those interested in activities such as Knitting, Sewing, Exercise,
  Women’s Bible Study and Women’s Tea Party. Members are to contact Peggy Sue if interested.
• Daylight savings – Members were reminded of the upcoming Daylight
  Savings time change. Spring forward.
• March Birthdays – The March birthday members were recognized.
• Joke:
  Merle provided her weekly joke.
  Door Prize: Door prize provided.
• Lunch announcements:
  Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, & Salad
• Prayer: Gwen provided the weekly prayer.

Over The Hill Gang March 2024 Menu

March 7, 2024
Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy,
Rolls, A Veggie and Birthday Cake.

March 14, 2024
Taco Bar and Jell-O

March 21, 2024
Pizza, Salad and Jell-O

March 28, 2024
Ham, Green Bean Casserole, Sweet Potatoes,
Cranberry Sauce, Gravy and Cornbread

*Menu subject to change without notice.

Merle saying the joke for the day.

Joke telling time.

Lunch is served.

Lunch being served.

Looks Yummy!!

Members enjoying their lunch.

Having conversations as members enjoy their lunch.

Members enjoying their yummy lunch.

Members having lunch and enjoying conversation.

Ladies waiting in line for lunch.

Lunch being served to the serving room.

Let the games begin.

Members playing 5 Crowns.

Can’t forget the BINGO players.

Liberty Hill Over the Hill Gang

Thursday, February 29, 2024, Lunch 11:32 a.m.
Introduction:

• Good Morning and Greetings
• Undivided attention
• 
  Announcements:
• T-Shirts will be available on March 7, 2024
• Review of member contact list – copies available on March 7 th.
• Gary Spivey will provide the March history presentation regarding the Sculpture Park – “Now & Then, the last 48 years”. The presentation is scheduled for March 21st at 10:30 a.m.
• Invitation to those interested in activities such as Knitting, Sewing, Exercise,
  Women’s Bible Study and Women’s Tea Party. See Peggy Rutherford if interested.
• 
  Joke:
  Merle provided this week’s joke.
  Door Prize provided.
• 
  Lunch announcements:
  Chili dogs and potato salad.
• 
  Prayer:
  Gwen provided this week’s prayer.

OTHG BOARD MEMBERS

Liberty Hill Over The Hill Gang Thursday, February 22, 2024 Lunch
Introduction/Greetings:

• Good Morning Over The Hill Gang/Welcome
• 11:33 a.m. – Call for undivided attention
• We welcomed Dottie, as our visitor and new member
  Announcements:
• Joy provided an update regarding the T-Shirt order. We anticipate shirts being available for the March 7th luncheon.
• The proposed Lions Club Health Presentation was announced to see if anyone was interested. Appears no one was interested at this time.
• The suggestion of providing a member contact list was presented. This list would be for all members who wish to participate. Twenty-six individuals expressed interest in participating. A draft contact list will be available for proof and review at the February 29th luncheon.
• No other announcements, or concerns were noted.

Joke:
Merle provided her outstanding joke for this week’s luncheon.
Door Prize:
A free Over The Hill Gang lunch certificate was provided to this week’s winner.
Lunch Announcements:
Chili with cornbread and/or crackers and beans. Plus, various desserts. Those needing assistance was announced and provided.
Prayer:
Lester honored us by providing this week’s prayer.