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Some things are better left unsaid, and I usually realize it right after I say them, but here goes anyway. I’m always trying to understand men and women, so I thought that the best way to accomplish this would be to liken both sexes to geography. Between ages 21-25, a...

Welcome to our New Members Active Members Theresa M. Kelly Corazon J. Shimkanonj Elsie R. Unera Associate Members: Susan M. Buss Diane C. Beslanovits Helen J. Bobeck Luis M Caraballo Beverly L. Conklin Ray J. Cope John D. Farrell Raymond W. Garrison Carol Gonzalez...

Our world today is so dangerous that there have been rumors about bringing back the draft for 18-year-olds. I’m over 70 and the army thinks I’m too old to track down terrorists, because you can’t join the military if you are over age 42. They’ve got the whole thing...

Welcome to our New Members Active Members Scott M. Fogel Terrence F. Fenningham Michael R. Garger Casey J. McCloskey Associate Members: Gwyn P. Baker Rob A. Ballonoff James E. Boccardi Tim Bruce Corey C. Cowen Associate Members Shannon Downtain Anna M. Germano Mary E....

Christmas holidays are great fun. What I like best is when our family sits around and tells stories. My stories about floor covering were successful in putting the entire family into a coma. But the First Lady’s stories about teaching were interesting. She told one...

Welcome To Our New Members Active Members Dee Amici Associate Members Jo Ann V. Cosgrove Tiffany Cupp Carlos I. DelValle Mary E. Earley Linda K. Eberly Kathy Edwards Kimberly A. Faust Associate Members Monica James David L. Maiatico Sally O'Donnell James S. Pellechia...

My family and I had a wonderful Christmas, and I hope you and your families did as well. Being the most senior (and most thrifty) member of my family, I thought I would give out valuable advice instead of presents this year. To my sons and sons-in-law, I explained...

Welcome To Our New Members Active Members Bridget L. Bigatel-Abeniacar Joseph A. Sarko Associate Members Kelly Bennett Marsha A. Karess Robert M. Keck Margaret Kelly Gary Klock Marsha Kozak Denise J. Krukenkamp Jane Leary Associate Members Jacqueline Y. Lindenmuth...

I hope all our members had a wonderful Thanksgiving. The Thanksgiving buffet at the beautiful Columbian Home was incredible. It was so good that I know I must lose a little weight. I promised myself that I would lose 10 pounds. I only have 14 to go. I know I need to...

2026 Membership Dues Dues can be paid at the bar or by mail. Please refer to the renewal letter for the correct amount based on your individual membership classification. Your 2025 membership will expire at midnight December 31st. All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner Take...