Marion Senior Center correspondent
Last week, Shirley Bowers asked to speak at a daily lunchtime opening session. She brandished a branch, declaring it a miracle worker. She had used it to reach the key locked inside her car.
Sylvia Helmer celebrated her birthday April 16, providing ice cream cups.
Evelyn Jewett displayed a quilted coverlet she had completed with jewel-like colors.
The Department on Aging honored its volunteers April 19. They are the people who assemble the newsletter quarterly and drive the van.
State Rep. Bob Brookens spoke about budget cuts as they might impact nutrition sites.
Senior Center Day was April 21. Several volunteers were honored including quilters, the lone embroidery lady, and Virginia Downing and Charles Montgomery, who helped many with income taxes.
Pharmacist Marlin Buchholz presented information about allergy medications and pharmaceutical profit making.
Bring a Poem in Your Pocket April 29!
Jennifer Gaines of Marion Assisted Living will be the speaker May 5.
People are needed to embroider tea towels for Craft Corner at the center.