Over The Hill Gang Liberty Hill, TX

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

41 individuals were in attendance

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.