The Hennessey Farmerettes mixed creativity, community service and a little dancing into their September meeting Thursday, Sept. 10, at the home of Margie McConnell.
Members began the afternoon by making flower and butterfly kits for the Hennessey Public Library Reading Program. Several members also tried their hand at making flowers of their own.
President Paula Nicholson presided over the meeting, with McConnell leading the Flag Salute and Mary Curry sharing the devotional, “The Power of Prayer.”
Plans for the upcoming Fall Council meeting were a main topic of discussion. Dot Miller and Jamie Aikenhead are serving as chairmen for decorations and refreshments. Courtney Keck, an OSU horticultural specialist, will present a program titled “Plant Parenthood.”
Members will also collect items for the county HUGS & Coats project. HUGS stands for Hats, Underwear, Gloves and Socks, with particular emphasis on providing needed items for junior high and high school students.
Farmerettes Bring Home the Ribbons
The club had plenty to celebrate following the Kingfisher County Fair.
Pansy Wheeler reported that members earned numerous Champion, Reserve Champion and blue ribbons for their entries. Aikenhead displayed the Reserve Grand Champion ribbon earned for the club’s informal table setting, which she organized with help from several Farmerettes members.
The club scrapbook also earned a blue ribbon, with individual pages created by members contributing to the overall score.
Altogether, the Farmerettes entered more than 100 exhibits across the fair’s various classes and finished third in overall points.
Dancing for Your Health
McConnell presented the lesson, “Dancing for the Health of It,” highlighting the many physical, mental and social benefits that can come from dancing.
The program focused on how dancing can help improve strength, balance, flexibility and mobility while also providing social interaction, stress relief and a boost in mood. Best of all, it requires no gym or special equipment to get moving.
Members were also reminded to bring items next month to be sent to the Veterans Hospital.
County Educator Lindy Peterson is beginning a 10-week “Stay Strong, Stay Healthy” exercise program, held Mondays and Fridays beginning Sept. 14.
Next month, Lily Rourke will lead a program on “New Uses for Mason Jars.” Cheryl McClendon will serve as hostess, with the meeting held at the Methodist Church.
Curry concluded the gathering by serving cake and ice cream to the members.
PHOTO: The Hennessey Farmerettes’ informal table setting earned Reserve Grand Champion at the Kingfisher County Fair. The display was a club entry organized by Jamie Aikenhead with help from several Farmerettes members.
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