Sandhill United Methodist Women
The Sandhill United Methodist Women of Reno met Sept. 13 at the church. Seventeen members attended as well as two guests, Rose Conley and Karen Brown.
Brown opened with devotions.
The nominating committee will be meeting soon. Members of the committee are Debbie Hall, Andra Hinson and Judy Callendar.
The soup supper will be held form 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 5. Each member is to bring two pounds Great Northern beans, one box Jiffy corn bread mix and dessert. Potato soup will also be served.
The guest speaker was Montell Hutchison who works with the hospitalists at Marietta Memorial Hospital. She explained that they take care of only the patients who are admitted and update the family doctor.
The next meeting will be Oct. 17. All ladies of the church are invited.
The hostesses were Agnes Simmons, Irene Stevens and Shirley Abbott.
Franciscan Meals
The annual volunteer appreciation dinner sponsored by the Franciscan Meals Board was held at the Marietta Knights of Columbus hall on Sept. 20.
Volunteers and guests were greeted by Chairman Susie Adams and board member Betty Wheaton. Jim Fernihough led the group in the pledge of allegiance to the flag and also gave the blessing before the meal. New board members Judy Grize and Jackie Lang were introduced.
Patriot themed table favors and gift bags that decorated the tables were provided by Adams and her husband, Jim. Puzzle games were at each place setting and one person at each table won a gift card as a door prize.
The Franciscan Meals Program had another successful year because of all the officers, committee chairmen, drivers, office workers and food providers Selby Hospital, Harmar Place and the Marietta Rehabilitation Center.
