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Betty Payton, left, who will be 100 in September, is welcomed to the Childress Senior Citizens Center’s weekly luncheon Thursday, June 26 by Childress Senior Citizens Center Board Chairperson Glenda Goundie. Payton said she enjoyed the dinner — a traditional Thanksgiving spread, including turkey and ham with the usual assortment of vegetables, condiments and desserts. The “icing on the cake,” she said, was conversations with other diners. Grace Holman

Betty Payton, left, who will be 100 in September, is welcomed to the Childress Senior Citizens Center’s weekly luncheon Thursday, June 26 by Childress Senior Citizens Center Board Chairperson Glenda Goundie. Payton said she enjoyed the dinner — a traditional Thanksgiving spread, including turkey and ham with the usual assortment of vegetables, condiments and desserts. The “icing on the cake,” she said, was conversations with other diners. Grace Holman

99-year-old joins‘ Thanksgiving in June’ dinner at Childress Senior Citizens Center

99-year-old joins‘ Thanksgiving in June’ dinner at Childress Senior Citizens Center
Cologuard: It fits some people

Cologuard: It fits some people

Cologuard: It fits some people

I have long recommended a high fiber diet as a way to reduce diverticular disease, laxative use and (possibly) colon cancer.
While the local live band took the stage of the Bura Handley Community Center much like the 1940s and 1950s Big Band Era in the very same venue, Wellington senior citizens sit back and savor the scene at the recent sock hop social. Wellington Senior Citizens Center

While the local live band took the stage of the Bura Handley Community Center much like the 1940s and 1950s Big Band Era in the very same venue, Wellington senior citizens sit back and savor the scene at the recent sock hop social. Wellington Senior Citizens Center

Wellington seniors partake in ‘Fabulous 50s Sock Hop’

Wellington seniors partake in ‘Fabulous 50s Sock Hop’
Friends honor Sicily Sumrall with a beautiful bridal shower on Sunday, June 22 in the Lewis Building of the Wellington Ritz Theatre complex. Courtesy Photo

Friends honor Sicily Sumrall with a beautiful bridal shower on Sunday, June 22 in the Lewis Building of the Wellington Ritz Theatre complex. Courtesy Photo

Sicily Sumrall spotlighted with bridal shower

WELLINGTON – Friends and family gathered the afternoon of Sunday, June 22 to honor Miss Sicily Sumrall, bride elect of Mason Riley, with a wedding shower at The Lewis Building in downtown Wellington.Hostesses welcomed guests and introduced Miss Sumrall to guests as they arrived.
Pop: A world of wonder

Pop: A world of wonder

Pop: A world of wonder

I was walking back across the driveway on a rather hot afternoon in May, and I encount ered something new and different. There were more bluebonnet seeds on the driveway than there were only a few hours ago. Pop! Pop! Pop!
Ken McLendon receives a blood pressure check from Angels Care Home Health Account Executive Melissa Conner prior to the Thursday, June 19 luncheon at the Childress Senior Citizens Center. Angels Care Home Health makes regular visits to the center to administer blood pressure checks to luncheon attendees, who often stay for a game or two of dominoes following the meal. Grace Holman

Ken McLendon receives a blood pressure check from Angels Care Home Health Account Executive Melissa Conner prior to the Thursday, June 19 luncheon at the Childress Senior Citizens Center. Angels Care Home Health makes regular visits to the center to administer blood pressure checks to luncheon attendees, who often stay for a game or two of dominoes following the meal. Grace Holman

Childress Senior Citizens luncheon includes blood pressure checks

Childress Senior Citizens luncheon includes blood pressure checks