Day quilt group program given on ‘The Back Story’

The Friendship Quilt Guild day group met Aug. 10 at Community Worship Center. The program, “The Back Story,” was given by Cynthia Shattles. She gave information and creating and building better backs for quilts, as well as distributed hand outs.

LIONS CLUB SWEETHEART—

Isabella Hansen has been selected as the Perryton Lions Club’s Sweetheart for 2022-23. She is the daughter of Torben and Mette Hansen, and is a senior at Perryton High School. She plans to attend college after graduation and pursue a degree in the medical field.

How to acclimate an adopted cat to its new home

Cats have a special place in the hearts of millions of people. These wily rascals can be flirty, funny or even aloof. The personality of cats, coupled with their compact size, makes them ideal pets for homes of all sizes.

SeniorNews

website:www.perrytonseniors.org I love this time of year, when gardens are ripening and the truck for Colorado delivers those big yummy peaches. Fresh cucumbers from Perry and I, corn on the cob AND those peaches from Randy and Janice McLain makes our members happy happy.

Surprising benefits of blueberries

Small, yet bursting with big flavor, blueberries are a favorite of so many people. While blueberries may be coveted for their appeal in recipes that run the gamut from breakfast foods to desserts, the nutrients within them provide many benefits as well.

OGH Auxiliary meets Aug. 1

The Ochiltree General Hospital Auxiliary met Aug. 1. Ethel Rudd, president, called the meeting to order, and Sharon Jenkins gave the prayers. A scholarship presentation of $1,000 was awarded by Jenkins and Susie Estrada to Aylin Navarrete, daughter of Blanca Navarrete, an employee of the hospital.

SENIOR NEWS

Thank you, Hardy Family, for the generous donation to our center. We are so pleased you enjoyed the weekend together. In fact, they enjoyed it so much; they have already reserved the center for next year’s reunion. August means back to school.

Senior News

Oooops, I did it again. I thought I was so clever writing my newsletter a week ahead before vaca. Way too complicated for this brain, obviously. I am hoping that someone from the Hardy family didn’t read it and show up at the center to find no one around.

What nutrients found in many fruits and vegetables do for your body

A nutritious diet can serve as a strong foundation for a long, healthy life. Fruits and vegetables are the building blocks of nutritious diets, as they’re loaded with nutrients that serve the body in myriad ways.

Jennie June Club

The Jennie June Club met July 13 in the conference room at the Ochiltree County Law Enforcement Center. Hostesses were Rita Castle, Phillis Oquin and Diana Wooster. Kara Malaney, president, conducted the meeting.