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Thursday Bridge Met
Thursday Bridge Club met at Maria’s Restaurant.
Winners were Betty Walston, Donn Baird and Beth Huffer.
Bridge Was Played At SPEC
NORTH WEBSTER – Bridge was played at SPEC at the North Webster Community Center.
On Tuesday, Mary Prescott came in first and Jean Cowan came in second.
On Thursday, Jean Cowan came in first and Wanda Wyrick came in second.
Wednesday Bridge Met
Wednesday Night Bridge Group met at Grace Village on Wednesday.
The winners were Mike Herring, Jim White, Andy Overmeyer, John Wagley and Ann Thallemer.
The group welcomes bridge players of all skill levels to join them from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on Wednesdays at Grace Village. If interested, call Wagley at 574-268-1330.
Winona Literary Club Met
WINONA LAKE – Winona Literary Club met Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Grace Village Robin Hood Community Center in Winona Lake, with 21 members and one guest. President Marcia Lee welcomed those in attendance.
In keeping with this year's theme, "Aging with Grace: Taking Time Tea," floral designer Lea Fitzgerald of Anderson Florist & Greenhouse delighted members with an engaging presentation on floral design, combining advice with ideas for repurposing household items. Drawing on her 38 years of experience and fondness for the 1970s, Fitzgerald showed how even a wooden salad bowl from her childhood and a teacup and saucer could become containers for floral arrangements. She also shared insights into the floral industry, offered helpful tips for caring for fresh flowers and encouraged members to personalize arrangements with meaningful keepsakes. Her presentation prompted an interested question-and-answer session and concluded with appreciative applause from the members.
Following the program, members gathered for a brief business meeting and refreshments. Those in attendance enjoyed a warm pumpkin dessert topped with whipped cream and a festive candy pumpkin, along with mixed nuts and cheese cubes, while seasonal decorations, colorful tableware and gourds carried an autumn theme.
The Winona Literary Club will meet again Nov. 4 at 1:30 p.m. at the Grace Village Robin Hood Community Center. The program will feature cellist Marie Essex, inviting attendees to enjoy the rich, warm tones and beautiful melodies of the cello. Club member Marla Norris will also present a book review. Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP to club president Marcia Lee by phone or text at 574-527-7687 by Oct. 31.
Founded in 1903, the Winona Literary Club has been enriching the lives of women in the community for more than 120 years. Far more than a traditional book club, the organization celebrates literature, music, the arts and a wide variety of educational and cultural programs. The club meets six times in the fall and six times in the spring, providing a welcoming place for women to share experiences, discover new interests and enjoy fellowship. Women of all ages are encouraged to visit and discover the joys of the Winona Literary Club.
