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Long Island Winnie-Tascas
Local Chapter
By Arlene Schuber

We had a good weekend at Battlerow Campground in Old Bethpage. Most arrived Friday and spent the day chatting, as usual. Friday night we had our usual snack dinner. Saturday our meeting was called to order by outgoing President Ed Davis, who has done a great job for the last two years. At our meeting the new officers were installed. They are: Jerry Stein, President; Marianne Armstrong, 1st Vice President; George Bagnell, 2nd Vice President; Secretary, Joyce Deubel; Treasurer, Jean Rogers.

In the afternoon, we had a great wine and cheese party and played beanbag baseball…I hate to tell you, but the game was called as a mercy game, I won't discuss the scores.

We had a wonderful catered dinner, as this was our last campout of the year as well as our holiday party. After dinner, we played a holiday "Ain't That a Shame" and had a great time with some great holiday gift items and LOTS OF LAUGHS.

Sunday we had an encore of breakfast and after chatting, it was time to put away all the tables and chairs and cleanup.

So, another wonderful year closes and we look forward to next year…. and that starts Feb.10 when the Morrells hold their winter luncheon and Feb. 21, the Schubers will host the annual winter birds luncheon at the Good Steer restaurant in Lake Grove.

Therefore, until next April when we start all over again…safe travels to all through the winter and we hope all return to their clubs healthy and rested after the long winter.

Jerry Stein

Ononbago Winnies
Local Chapter
By Kathy Chiarmonte

November: Nov. 15 the Ononbago Winnies had dinner at The Buffalo Head restaurant in Forestport, NY. Our hosts were Dick and Marcia Liddard.

We were pleased that so many were able to attend. We had 25 members for dinner.

December: Dec. 13 closed the year out with a Christmas Party at the home of Ron and Rene Hebert. There were 40 members in attendance. Their home was decorated in a most festive holiday way. The music was enjoyed throughout the house. An exchange of small gifts highlighted the evening along with a wonderful meal.

Ron Hebert 315-682-6786

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