Friends Of The Library

Nineteen people gathered Aug. 6 for the Friends of the Warsaw Community Public Library meeting.

New member Norma Stiegel was introduced and welcomed.

Walt Krygier, treasurer, reported  “Libraries Rock,” a midsize book sale, was highly successful.

“Rock Star” volunteers were thanked by President Merri Bottorff and takeaways were reviewed, including great decor, music, popular guitar tote bags and sold-out sweets.

A member vote determined coffee, cider and  doughnuts will be offered during the big sale from 9 to 11 a.m. Oct. 25-27. Members also agreed to a private sale for FOL members and WCPL staff after the big book sale set-up. Hours for the public will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. that Thursday and Friday, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. that Saturday.

Bookmarks for all 2019 sales will be distributed at the October sale and printed with a disclaimer, “dates and times are subject to change.”

FOL will start 2019 with a midsize book sale and Love-A-Book Cafe on Valentine's Day. The group will host book sales every month through Dec. 7.

After discussion, a vote for FOL to fund Santa and Mrs. Claus for Dec. 8 was tabled until next month.

The public is welcome to join this active Friends group at 1 p.m. Sept. 4 in meeting room A-B.

The next mini sale is from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Aug. 25 in the library lobby. New and varied inventory will be added.

Four Seasons Ladies Bridge

WINONA LAKE — The group met Wednesday at Grace Village with Nanette Newland as hostess.

Winners were Joan Earhart, Maxine Harris, Sharon Holtz and Beth Huffer.



Wednesday Night Bridge Group

The group had six tables this week.

Winners were Annette Magner, Kathy Keiffer, Nanette Newland, Bob Mayer, Judy Stewart, Sharon Tuttle and Rosalee Spear.  

Janet and John Wagley are hostess and host for August.  Interested bridge players are welcome to the weekly meetings; call Janet Wagley at 574-268-1330 for more information.



Singles Meeting Friends

This week's meeting brought only a few people.

Donna received word her sister's cancer is progressing; prayers are requested for the family.  

Chris' daughter, Jenn, came later and joined in to play some bid euchre. Though she said she only knew regular one-deck euchre, she was on the winning team.   

Upcoming events include:

Aug 24 - The Whisnants, gospel music, Central Park Plaza

Aug. 31-Sept. 3 — Ligonier Marshmallow Festival; Marshall County Blueberry Festival, Plymouth

Sept. 13-16 — Nappanee Apple Festival  

Visitors are welcome to the group’s Wednesday evening gatherings. Meetings begin between 6:30 and 7 p.m. in the upstairs deli in Martin's Super Market, Warsaw.  



North Webster Community Center SPEC

NORTH WEBSTER — Winners at the Senior Prime Enrichment Center this week:

Tuesday — First, Wanda Wyrick; second, Mike Wyrick.

Thursday — First, Suze Wilt; second, Dick Robey.



Pierceton Senior Citizens Club

PIERCETON — All seniors 55 and older are invited to the meeting of the Pierceton Senior Citizens Club at 6 p.m. Monday. The carry-in dinner will be provided by the club.

Discussion will focus on reopening the center for daily lunch provided by Real Services.

In addition, John will share what he learned during his mission with the American Red Cross.



Grace Thursday Bridge

Grace Thursday Bridge met this week with Ann Thallemer as hostess.

Winners were Thallemer, Becky Girard, Dian Cartwright and Elaine Tripp.