The Knightstown Health Care Center was the recipient of a gift of appreciation from the Major Hugh Dinwiddie chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Pictured is Joy Constantino, Denise Akers, Donna Timblin, Brenda Cotton and Dianne Taylor.
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Retired teachers do community service project
GREENFIELD – Hancock County Retired Teachers recently worked together to wrap 446 children’s books as year-end gifts for participants of the Bentley’s Buddies and Friends reading dog program.
Also at the May meeting, Master Gardener Paul Norton presented a program about preparation for planting Greenfield in Bloom May 17. He also gave many helpful hints for gardeners during his talk.
The next meeting of Hancock County Retired Teachers is at 11 a.m. Sept. 13 at Nameless Creek Camp. Any educator who taught or lives in Hancock County is welcome to attend. Contact [email protected] for information.
Brandywine Creek DAR learns from guest speakers
GREENFIELD – The Brandywine Creek chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently had its monthly meeting, featuring two guest speakers.
Loren Minnix from Warriors Hope, a veteran peer support group in Greenwood, spoke on how a warrior’s battle does not end upon the return home but rather they relive the memories of their service and often face depression, anxiousness, loneliness, anger and more. Warriors Hope provides mentoring, peer group meetings, private counsel and group studies.
The group also heard from Dawn Garrigus, DAR state chair for members’ courses. Garrigus shared that the course is for all members, not just new. It provides insight into DAR organization and missions and encourages people how to become active and engaged participants at DAR locally, statewide and nationally.
The meeting was hosted by Deb Mowrey and Mary Conway. It was opened by Bonnie Wooten, vice regent, and the invocation was provided by Sylvia Horner, DAR chaplain. To learn more, visit dar.org.
Dinwiddie DAR has May meeting
KNIGHTSTOWN – The Major Hugh Dinwiddie chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently had its May meeting, discussing several projects.
Karen Vise was inducted as a new member. Amelia Wyatt created a quilt for the Chemawa Indian School in Oklahoma; the national DAR had requested each chapter consider making a twin-sized quilt for college students.
Barbara Lacy presented a program on her Revolutionary War ancestor John McCormick, who served as a private in Virginia. He was one of the first settlers in central Indiana, building a cabin along the White River; McCormick’s Creek State Park is named after him.
The group discussed their Earth Day and America 25 project of planting flowers at the Knightstown Public Library in honor of the 34 Revolutionary War patriots buried in Henry County. They also discussed providing treat baskets to Knightstown teachers in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week; and nursing staff at Knightstown Health Care Center for Nurse’s Day.
Herb society to host meeting open to community
GREENFIELD – Herbs native to Indiana will be the topic of discussion at an upcoming meeting of the Hancock County Herb Society.
Anyone is welcome to attend the meeting at 6:30 p.m. June 1 in Lizabuth Ann’s Kitchen, located behind the J.W. Riley Museum, 250 W. Main St., Greenfield. Central Unit Herb Society member Sue Arnold will present on herbs native to Indiana and the U.S. According to the society, Arnold is a fun speaker with a wealth of knowledge from her many years of working with herbs; she’s a member of Indiana’s largest herb society.
Light refreshments will be served at the event. Meetings are free and open to the public to come and share their knowledge or learn more about growing and using herbs. For more, call 317-326-2274 or visit facebook/HerbiesofHancockCounty.
NARFE to host June meeting
GREENFIELD – The next meeting of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association will be at 11 a.m. June 7. The meeting of chapter 0813 will be at Elks Lodge, 223 E. Third St., Rushville. For more, email [email protected].
