Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Senior Bingo, March 2009

More than 40 seniors filled the Fellowship Hall at the Union City Wesleyan Church for CUYB’s monthly Senior Bingo, on Saturday, March 14. Youth Board members and members of the National Honor Society spent over three hours setting up for the games and the Bingo Bucks Store, plus three hours running the games, and two hours cleaning up afterward.

Charlotte Smith, bingo player, stated “I think all of us agree that these kids do a really nice job, it’s a really nice time, and I just can’t say enough praise for them. You always hear about the bad kids, but never the good kids. I think that because these kids are taking time out of their Saturday, instead of doing the things that normal teenagers do, I’m telling you they are wonderful!” Corky Ackerman added, “I agree with Charlotte. These kids do a great job, and there is really a lot of talent here; they are really personable, and entertaining.” Loretta Hoskins believes, “these kids don’t get enough credit for what they do.” Player Joanne Shook summed it up succinctly: “These are the best kids in town!”

Youth Board Secretary Terry Binion extended thanks to Mary Perry, for printing more Bingo Bucks, and Advisor Paula Blue wishes to give a BIG thank you to everyone who has contributed donations for the Bingo Bucks Store. Many beautiful hand-crafted items have been donated (and very quickly sold!), and each month brings new surprises.

Each player received a crocheted “pot of gold” from Drew the Leprechaun, with a shamrock pin in each one. Loretta Hoskins, Shirley Brand, and Joanne Shook were lucky winners with four-leaf clovers and (crocheted) gold coins. Mae Louise Brimmer was the big winner, as she was not only the single March “Birthday Baby”, but also the finder of a purple shamrock in her “pot of gold”!

The next Senior Bingo will be themed “Easter,” and there will be many more surprises in store for players. So join the fun, and join the Senior Bingo!

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