August meeting

NOPE !!!

No August meeting of the Pioneer Club this month, we are cleaning the place up for next month. We meet September 10th, to start the fall/winter/spring season off to a good start.

"Back to School" will be the theme for September. We will have are usual fun and food along with a speaker on Home Safety.

See you on September 10th at noon.

And as Pastor Harder used to say.... "If you are 55 or older than you belong ! ! "

July Meeting results

The Pioneer Clubs July activities were held yesterday, monday.
The theme for July, (aside from red/white/blue) was the saying of farwell to Pastor Harder and his wife Ruthe.

There was a singing parody/ comedy slide presentation about the two of them. I think everyone had a good time with that one.




Of course, there was more than enough great food for all to enjoy. How many times did u go up ? Lots of desserts too !!



Pastor Harder telling his jokes !!



Birthdays ! Here is Ruthe handing out the birthday cupcakes . Who will do it next month?




















A large turnout too !












Thanks again , Pastor Harder, for 5 years of your time and devotion. Come back soon !

July 9th Potluck Lunch Noon - Honor Pastor Harder

Pioneer Club to honor Pastor John and Ruthe Harder

Monday, July 9th for a potluck lunch. This will be held at the Fellowship Hall NOT at the Belvidere Park as previously planned.

Just bring a dish to share and your own tableware. (like we normally do).

The Pioneer Club invites EVERYONE to attend this special farewell event !

See you at the Noon luncheon. July 9th.


and.. if you are over 55 years young.. YOU are a member of the Pioneer Club !!!

May Pioneer Meeting results

Small group for this month of may.. but thats okay, those that came had fun, good conversation and great food !!















Only 1 birthday this month at the Club... Hazel was the lucky one.







Thanks to ALL that brought all the great tasting food !!!



Thanks Girls for setting up today's meeting !

April meeting results

Our April meeting was a great celebration of the Easter (Spring) Season, with a box lunch and Crystal Rehn, owner of The Potting Shed, providing an interesting program on flower arrangements. See the pictures below this Blog.

There were over 35 members and friends in attendance to share the food and fellowship. The day began with a wonderful Easter devotion, planned by Iolyn Beers.

Looking ahead: The Pioneer Club will meet on May 14th and feature our excellent potluck lunch at 12:00 noon. Hostesses are Hazel Howe, Shirley Smith and Carolyn Poole.

There will be no formal program, so after lunch you will enjoy a time of fellowship and a few games of Bunco.

Also, keep July 9th on your calendar as that will be the date of our celebration of summer to be held at the Belvidere City Park.

Sincerely,
Ruth and Pastor John Harder

April Gathering results

It might have been cool outside, with snow showers maybe on wednesday, but the pioneers were thinking positive thoughts.. we had a warm time with the folks from the Potting Shed with food and good conversation..

and a program on how to care for your flowers






Very useful information was obtained from the folks of The Potting Shed

Three Birthday Girls this month !! No Guys this time !

Pioneer Club News

Enjoy the beautiful spring weather as Easter approaches and plan on coming to Pioneer Club. Iolyn Beers has a special Easter devotion planned for us before the meal.

Our meeting on April 9th will have a wonderful theme for the day. Our presenter will be Crystal Rehn from The Potting Shed. Her program will involve spring flower arranging as well as hints on growing healthy house and garden varieties. They will provide a delicious box lunch (cost is $8.00). We need you to sign up on the bulletin board in the narthex. You can pay at the office or the day of the meeting.

Ruthe and I will be unable to be present for our May meeting. The Pioneer Club will meet on May 14th and feature our excellent potluck dinner. There will be no formal program (at the time of this writing), so after lunch enjoy a time of fellowship and games. If you have a special game you wish to play, bring it along!

Also, keep July 9th open (reserve it for the Pioneer Club meeting) as it will be the date of our Summer Celebration in the park.

Sincerely,
Pastor John Harder