Parkside Homes: Residents start week playing basketball
By PEGGY BRANDT
Contributing writer
The week started out with a lively basketball game Monday morning. The Parkside Red Hat Club gathered and discussed women's topics around the afternoon tea table.
Domino players were invited to Tuesday afternoon games and shared cookies and coffee while competing for points.
We had fresh donut holes Wednesday as we read the newspaper. Pastor Charles Priddy brought the afternoon devotional. Chocolate ice cream was served after the meeting.
A traditional hymn-sing was enjoyed Thursday before lunch. During the afternoon we played "name 10" games using the topic of rain.
We had "share and show" time Friday morning where we shared items and stories that make up our lives.
Weekly bingo games were played Friday with everyone receiving a banana afterward.
Senior citizens to meet
Senior Citizens of Marion County, Inc. will meet at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Tampa Community Building.
Agenda items include treasurer's report, mill levy requests, the order for new folding chairs will be finalized, and reports from departments and committees.
Tampa senior citizens will serve lunch. Reservations are required by today (Wednesday) by calling Margaret Jirak at (785) 965-2664 or department for elderly at (620) 382-3580.
Anyone in need of transportation should call the office by Thursday.
