NEIGHBORS: Bridge marathon in Philadelphia to benefit women

Published 2:31 pm Thursday, September 28, 2017

The Philanthropic Educational Organization Chapter V will host a Bridge Marathon Tournament on Thursday, Oct. 5, at Holy Cross Catholic Church fellowship hall in Philadelphia.

For the third year, P.E.O. Chapter V has held a bridge marathon tournament fundraiser in Philadelphia. Holy Cross Catholic Church generously allowed the use of its fellowship hall for this worthy cause. Women from Newton, Meridian, Louisville and Philadelphia have attended the event.

The doors will open at 9:30 a.m. and play will begin at 10 a.m. The tickets are $25 and can be purchased by contacting Joyce Dansby at 601-650-6599. There will be a lunch served, bridge cards and items for sale, a silent auction, and a lot of fun. Many area businesses have donated gifts.

This bridge tournament is for raising funds to support women of all ages, at all levels of school and with various financial needs. Mississippi sisters gave around $38,000 to the international project system but Mississippi students received back more than $104,000 in the 2015-16 year. Chapter V, Meridian consists of women from both Meridian and Philadelphia areas.

P.E.O. is always looking for women that need assistance with their education and for women interested in helping promote women’s education. If either applies to you, please email Joyce Dansby at joycedms@bellsouth.net with your questions or call 601-650-6599.

Warriors Club of Meridian

The Warriors Club of Meridian has teamed up with The Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center to sponsor 10 fun events during October. All events will be at the Oaks on Highway 39 North. The Warriors Club will provide everything from candy and treats to cuddly teddy bears and specialty coffee for residents, families, and volunteers at the Oaks. The events range from tailgate parties to teddy bear teas to bingo, and this year’s candy for trick or treaters.

The Warriors Club of Meridian is a non-profit organization, and the club has sponsored many special events throughout the area such as The Meridian Police Retirement Party, Senior Citizens Fruit Basket Gala, Diversity for Christmas Ball, The Oaks Holly Jolly Christmas Party, Local nursing homes annual Barbeque and Outdoor Picnic.

If you would like to volunteer or participate in any of the 10 events planned, call Christine Mosley at 601-480-0172 or visit www.warriorsclubms.org.

For more information about the fun activities planned, contact Kerry Brown, activities director and community volunteer coordinator at The Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center located at 3716 Highway 39 North, or call 601-482-7164.

Library celebrates sign-up month

The Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library began September with National Library Card Sign-Up Month.  Library cards are free to those living and working in Meridian and Lauderdale County. The library has approximately 1,048 eBooks, 40 eMagazines and 2,687 audiobooks from which patrons can choose.  These items for adults and children can be checked out via computer or mobile device and viewed anywhere, anytime. Another advantage: You don’t have to worry about it being late.

In October, the library has added a Fall Fest that will take place during fall break when schools are out. There will be free hotdogs, games, and pumpkin-related activities. It is a free event. 

An online calendar can be found at www.meridian.lib.ms.us. New to the library website is the ability to join an email list. Monthly emails include a calendar of upcoming events. New, also, is a link for educational resources. The library has compiled a list of links for students in grades K-12th grade that will help them advance in their studies.

Cheryl Owens writes the Neighbors column for The Meridian Star. Submit items to cowens@themeridianstar.com.