Sunshine OHCE members volunteered over 3,551 hours in 2022

Sunshine OHCE met Thursday Feb. 9, 2023, at the Stephens County Fairgrounds. Sandy Pogue was the hostess. The devotional was given by Sheila Ely and was entitled “Heaven’s Grocery Store,” noting that everything we need to lead a successful Christian life has already been paid for a long time ago by Jesus.

There were 26 members present. Linda Lee was welcomed as a new member. All answered the roll call question “Do you exercise daily?”

Potential projects for the coming year were discussed and it was decided that Sunshine would continue to provide food monthly for the “Blessing Boxes.” Jane Mitchell advised that last year Sunshine donated approximately 1,174 pounds of food which was taken to the county “Blessing Boxes” and over 900 packs of crackers (with 6-9 individual packages each) were distributed to Gabriel’s House for children to take home. Sunshine members also volunteered over 3,551.50 hours to projects in the community in 2022.

All were reminded that there will be an OHCE County Council Meeting on Feb. 28, at the Stephens County Fairgrounds. Sunshine will be the hostess for this meeting with a theme of “Winter Wonderland.” The lunch meal will be provided at no cost which will be a baked potato bar with a variety of meat and other toppings.

Sue Smith Reported the next two Barn Quilt classes would be held April 14-15 at the fairgrounds. April 13 will be the prep day to get boards ready for painting and all members

who can are encouraged to attend to help get ready for this class. This class is open to the public as well as OHCE members. Classes are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day and sign up is through the OSU Extension at the number below.

Plans are in the works for a “Sister’s Club and Spa Day” for all county OHCE groups. This will be a time of networking with members of other county groups and will include fun,

entertainment, a community service project and a project to take home. The date is set for April 11, at the fairgrounds from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will include lunch. Please plan to attend and bring a friend. Contact Linda Heilman to RSVP by April 1.

The lesson this month was presented by Toni Holmes on “Preventing Muscle Loss with Aging” and included vital information being disseminated and physical exercises done by all.

The next meeting is scheduled for March 2, at the Stephens County Fairgrounds. If you would like more information about the Sunshine Group or OHCE, call the OSU Ext. office: 580-255-0510. Prospective members are welcome and encouraged to attend.