By Peg Dotson
Tonight, March 26, is the monthly meeting of the Florence Township Chapter of Deborah, 7:30 p.m. at the Sterling House on Broad St. All members are urged to attend.
St. Stephen’s Church, Second and Spring streets in Florence will have “Nite at the Races” on March 28 at 6 p.m. Tickets will be sold at the door.
Come out for an evening of laughter and refreshments as comedian, Gordon Douglas entertains you at the Wesley U.M. Church. Gordon has entertained many people over the years and has performed on cruise ships and Las Vegas to name a few. Check out his Web site www.GordonDouglasFunny.com. The youth of the church are asking that you bring chapstick, eye drops, gum or mints for our soldiers overseas. Bring your family and friends and neighbors. There is no cost, but a free will offering will be taken to help with sending DVDs to the soldiers along with other items. The church is located at 24573 E. Main St., Columbus. Any questions, please call Kathy Bassett, 298-2893.
April 4 is the Spring Bazaar sponsored by the Florence High School Sr. Hockey Team, held at the Florence Township High School on Cedar Lane. Time is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
VFW Post 8838 Ladies Auxiliary will hold its regular meeting on April 13 at 7 p.m. Nominations and elections of officers for the New Year will be held. We urge all members to attend.
We thank all who attended the Roast Pork and Sauerkraut Dinner at Florence U.M. Church on March 21. Also many thanks to those who helped, which included our members an members of Trinity U.M. Church.
Keep your eyes on this paper. Florence will start making homemade soups in May. We will keep you informed.
Florence still has a Food Pantry at the church. We thank all who have donated food. We need potatoes, bread, frozen items as we have refrigeration for them. Canned soups, ravioli, spaghetti and sauce fruits , milk, canned meats, cereal, peanut butter and jelly, etc.
Florence Church has worship service 11 a.m. every Sunday, and Sunday School at 10 a.m. Many things going on in our church. Come out and enjoy the fellowship. If you prefer going to church earlier there is Trinity in Roebling at 9:45 a.m.
Next week I will post Easter times for services of both churches.
Florence Township Senior trips: April 20, Atlantic City trip to Taj Mahal, $30. Package deal is $25 cash and $5 food. Call Helen at 499-2055 to reserve.
May 27, Wednesday to Doolans in Spring Lake. Show and luncheon is $70. Show is USO Stars and Stripes Extravaganza with Stars and Stripes Show Band, comedian, Veterans Appreciation Salute with indoor parade. Includes luncheon with one-hour open bar, menu is beef, turkey and seafood; wine and sodas during dinner. Trips are open to the public. Call Helen at 499-2055.

