The group began its meeting on Dec. 1 with a guest speaker, Annette Petersen, from Senior Resources of Freeborn County. She talked about the services the club offers the seniors of Freeborn County. Some of the services were help with insurance, taxes and the ride service provided by volunteers.

The meeting was called to order by President Dorothy Wedge. The membership books were passed out. Members discussed giving to the library club for next year. A motion was made and seconded to make a donation to the Senior Resources of Freeborn County. The meeting was adjourned and the club had its Christmas party. Genevieve Schneider read the Christmas story from the Bible. The hostesses were Sharon Jahnke and Beverly Head.

The next meeting was called to order on Jan. 3 by Wedge. Roll call was taken and the minutes were read and approved. Treasurer’s report was read and also approved and placed on file.

It was announced the scholarship will be given to Kate Edwin.

The club planned to take the Christmas tree down at the Art Center. Members received a donation and decided to give it to the children’s library in Albert Lea.

During Watanye week members will sell dish cloths at the Northbridge Mall on March 12. The January birthdays were announced. Members sang to Beverly Head and Alice Petersen. Door prizes were won by Delores Welter and Schneider. Hostesses for the meeting were Shirley Chase and Joy McCune.