Brownsdale Study Club

The Brownsdale Study Club met Dec. 19, at the home of Hazel Schlichting.

To open the meeting, Vice President Sharon Willis led the reading of the Collect. Secretary and treasurer reports were given. Nine members answered roll call to “How long is your Christmas card list?”

In old business, Fern Paschke made a motion to donate $50 to the Salvation Army food shelf. The motion was seconded by Hazel and passed. New business included Hazel presented some keepsake study club pamphlets sent to her from the family of former member, Marleen Swan, who had passed away in November.

An announcement was made that the price of stamps will be raised to 55 cents in January. Also, a warning was given to closely read and understand what you sign at your medical provider regarding what may or may not be paid for.

A motion was made, seconded and passed to adjourn the meeting. Fern will host next month. “Happy Birthday” was sung to Mary Gallaher.

Rena Perrigo gave the outside reading on Julie Andrews commemorating her 80th birthday by performing the song “My Favorite Things” using new, age-appropriate lyrics. For example, the song began with, “Maalox and nose drops and needles for knitting, walkers and handrails and new dental fittings …”

Mary gave the main topic of reading poems. She recited from her original book, “The Night Before Christmas,” which was published in 1949.

Hazel served Christmas treats.

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Duplicate Bridge

Eleven teams played on Dec. 18

First place, Jim Fisher and Ray Schmidt; Second place, Carolyne Higgins and Solomonson; third place, Joyce Crowe and Millie Seiver; fourth place, Lorraine Quinlivan and Rofshus; fifth place, Barb Engebretson and  Orr Roisen

Eleven teams played on Dec. 19.

First place, Gail and Ray Schmidt; second place, Vandy Newman and Ron Peters; third place, Loren Cleland and Bud Higgins; fourth place, Larry Crowe and Jim Fisher; fifth place, Dave Ring and Orrin Roisen; sixth place, John Leisen and Rick Stroup.

Both sessions are held at the Mower County Senior Center in Austin, hosting players from Adams, Rose Creek , Albert Lea, Austin, Northwood and Mason City, Iowa.

Come down and join the group, for places and prizes; lunch room available. The senior center will be closed on and New Years Day, but Wednesday bridge will play following New Year’ s Day.