Club makes the most of Mondays.SHREWSBURY - The Shrewsbury Monday Club recently honored 16 of its members, who are 90 years of age and older, with an Award of Life. "This program is dedicated to life as lived by those here today," said club President Harvey Grell, at the April 14 event. The seniors honored were: Mary Donelan, Madeline Gentile, Eleanor Goulet, Lillian Guyette, Helen Jarzobski, Anna Keiser, Mary Kimball, Rose Larson, Ann Lehman, Jane Luikey, Albert Miller, Nicola Wyman, Helen Zingarelli, Bob Lutz Bob Lutz may refer to:
"My grandson said to me, `When I get married, I'm going to dance the polka with you,'" said honoree hon·or·ee n. The recipient of an honor. Noun 1. honoree - a recipient of honors in recognition of noteworthy accomplishments recipient, receiver - a person who receives something Gentile, as she accepted a certificate and flower at the event. She had attended her grandson's wedding the previous weekend and added, "I'm just back from three days of partying, if I look haggard - I am." As each person stepped forward to be honored, it was clear, as Selectman se·lect·man n. One of a board of town officers chosen annually in New England communities to manage local affairs. Noun 1. selectman - an elected member of a board of officials who run New England towns Moira Miller said, that the 90s are the new 80s. "It's interesting to note all of you in your 90s were born at the end of World War I," Miller said. "It was inconceivable by many that you would live into your 90s." Many of the honorees praised the club and expressed gratitude for their friendships. "How wonderful to be remembered today," said honoree Lehman. "I've had a wonderful life. I go to bed every night counting my blessings for my wonderful friends." Honoree Keiser agreed. "We've been together years and years," she said. "As the years go by, I thank God for everything we have." The Shrewsbury Monday Club meets at the senior center. "I have a wonderful time on Monday," said honoree Larson. "It's the best day of the week because I can be with my friends." The group was organized approximately 40 years ago by John Concordia, who said it originally combined parishioners from the churches of St. Mary and St. Anne. "The Knights of Columbus Knights of Columbus, American Roman Catholic society for men, founded (1882) at New Haven, Conn. (where its headquarters are still located), by Father Michael J. McGivney. provided a neutral territory for them to meet," at the organization's former location on South Street, Concordia said. The event, which was organized by Medford Poore, Sally Holden Holden, town (1990 pop. 14,628), Worcester co., central Mass., a residential suburb of Worcester; settled 1723, set off and inc. 1741. Manufactures include electrical and metal products, plastics, and machinery. and Tom Rooney Tom Rooney (30 November 1881 Wolburn, Massachusetts – 1939) was an American racecar driver. Indy 500 results Year Car Start Qual Rank Finish Laps Led Retired 1916 27 7 93. , was also attended by Sen. Edward M. Augustus Jr., Rep. Karyn Polito, Town Manager Daniel Morgado, as well as selectmen SELECTMEN. The name of certain officers in several of the United States, who are invested by the statutes of the several states with various powers. Moira Miller and Maurice DePalo. Of the honorees, all but Donelan, Kimball and Albert Miller attended the ceremony. ART: PHOTOS CUTLINE: (1) Ann Lehman; (2) Nicola Wyman; (3) Rose Larsen; (4) Anna Keiser; (5) Madeline Gentile; (6) Helen Zingarelli; (7) Eleanor Goulet; (8) Bob Lutz; (9) Lillian Guyette; (10) Jane Luikey; (11) Helen Jarzobski; (12) Hazel O'Brien; (13) BeatriceCostello |
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