Notes from the Prince Rupert Seniors Centre for Nov. 30 – Dec. 6

***We will be selling our 2017 memberships at the Pancake Breakfast***

No cards played Monday.  Thursday winners Crib-1st John & Mary A., 2nd-Terry & Chris, 3rd-Lynne & Margaret.

Pancake breakfast: Sunday, Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. noon.

***We will be selling our 2017 memberships at the Pancake Breakfast***

General Meeting: Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 10 a.m.  We will be electing our new board members.  Thank you to everyone who sits on boards of non profits or registered charities. Your volunteer efforts are very beneficial.

Tuesday, Dec. 20: Christmas Potluck- around noon.  I am checking into entertainment.  All members and guests welcome.

Mondays at 11 a.m.: Ron Ciccone is here presenting his travel videos.  Ron has been all over the world and loves to share. This week was Italy.  Next week could be anywhere! I think the videos run a half hour or so.

**Tea & Bazaar raffle winners in next week’s notes.

 

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