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Page 20 Medway & Millis Local Town Pages www.localtownpages.com January 2018 Millis Lions Club Had a Busy December Held Frosty 5K, 48th Senior Citizen Holiday Dinner & Honored 50-Year Member David Noon The Millis Lions Club had a busy December in 2017. On December 3, The Millis Lions Club held their first annual Frosty 5K run/walk to raise money for local Millis Lions Club charities to support those in need in Millis. The race, co-sponsored by Encompass Fitness, started at 9 a.m., with more than 40+ participants making their way through the back streets of town dressed in their best and silliest holiday attire. This year’s race winners were C.J. Stapels in first place with Gene Storbeck second and Gary Pollak coming in third. In the children’s category Noah Dayhoff was the winner with Ella Maher coming in second and Dillon and Ryan Fitzgerald tying for third. Best holiday costume was won by the mother and son team of Delia and Erin LeBlanc. On December 5th, the Millis Lions Club had the pleasure of celebrating Lion David Noon for his 50 years of service in the Millis Lions Club. With family, friends and Lions from Millis and many other communities, Massachusetts Lions’ District 33K Governor, Margaret Menard, presented Dave with a plaque acknowledging his dedication to the Lions and to the community of Millis. Noon, (a former Millis resident, now residing in Maine), joined the Millis Lions Club in October of 1967. Since then, Dave has been a dedicated and active Lion, responsible for spearheading many of the events and The Millis Lions worked to host their 48 th annual Senior Citizen Holiday Dinner on December 10 th , 2017, with help from the Millis Leo’s Club, the MHS Art Club, MHS Band and MHS Chorus and several generous sponsors in town. fundraisers that have allowed the Millis Lions to help the citizens of Millis and others around the world. Dave is also an associate member of the Medway Lions Club, helping to form that club in December of 1982. Dave served as Club president in 1981-1982, was Lion of the Year in 1975 and was awarded a Melvin Jones Fellowship, the highest honor in Lions, in 1996. The Club honored Dave with a Lifetime membership in 2005. “Dave defines what it means to be a Lion. His dedication to the community of Millis and to Lionism is unmatched. He has been an inspiration to Lions members in this Club, and in Clubs all over the district,” said District Governor, Margaret Menard (Hyde Park Lions Club). At Dave’s side every step of the way has been his loving wife, Carole. In 2016, Dave and Carole retired to Maine to enjoy the seashore and to be close to their children and grandchildren. On Sunday, December 10th, The Millis Lions Club held their annual Senior Citizen Holiday Dinner and the Millis High School. This annual event of the Millis Lions Club is held each December and is open to any resident of Millis over the age of 60. There is no charge for the meal. More than 140+ guests dined on a delicious pork roast complimented by baked apples and squash, red bliss roasted potatoes courtesy of Ed Harutyunyan, owner of Budabings, and the afternoon was topped-off with delicious cake donated by Roche Brothers. For 48 years, this annual holiday meal has been prepared by the superb Millis Lions’ culinary staff, and served by Millis Lions dressed in black slacks, white shirts and holiday red cummerbunds. Assisting the Lions on Sunday were members of the Millis High School Leo Club, the youth arm of Lions Clubs Millis Lion David Noon was honored on December 5, 2017 for 50 years of service with the Lions Club. International and members of the MHS student government. Decorations were provided by the MHS Art Club. The Millis High School Band and chorus performed holiday classics and the afternoon was concluded with an “Elfin Raffle.” “This is our Club’s favorite event. We all come together to bring joy and happiness to our seniors…, “ said Noreen Brown, Millis Lions Club president. The Millis Lions would like to extend a very special thank you to Dave DLaferrierre, manager of Ann and Hope, who donated a live 7’ Balsam Pine tree and stand for this event. The Millis Lions decorate the tree every year and donate the tree and trimmings to a family in need who lives in Millis; and to Roche Bros of Millis for their continued outstanding support and generosity. C.J. Stapels was the winner of the Millis Lions first “Frosty 5K” to benefit residents of the town in need. Where there’s a need, there’s a Lion. We believe that the world gets better and problems get smaller when people unite to serve their local and global communities. Lions help where help is needed - in our own communities and around the world - with unmatched integrity and energy. If you would like to learn more about Lions Clubs International, please visit their website www. lionsclubs.org. If you’d like to learn more about the Millis Lions Club and how you can make a difference, please visit our web site at www.millislionsclub.org or contact Lion Debbie Hayes at (508) 816-6732. Upcoming events include Bowling for Blindness (January 13), Super Bowl Breakfast (Feb 4), Beautification Day (April), Beer and Wine Tasting (May) and White Cane Day (June). All Seasons Roofing and Carpentry WE OFFER CRAFTSMAN QUALITY HOME REPAIRS All Types Of Roofing • Framing • Siding 30 YRS of QUALITY & EXPERIENCE Great Rebates & Financing* Call today and beat the rush! 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January 2018 Medway & Millis Local Town Pages www.localtownpages.com Page 21 January Events at the Millis Public Library HOUSE MUFFIN CAFE Join us at the Millis Public Library on Thursday, January 18th at 6:30 p.m., for a performance by local duo Knock on Wood, featuring folk/rock musician Howie Newman. One of the most engaging performers on the New England folk circuit, Howie Newman combines music, comedy and audience participation to provide a truly unique entertainment experience. Free and open to the public; all ages welcome. And join us at the library for a free Adult Coloring program on Saturday, January 20th from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Find out about this latest trend in relaxation and unwind with us. Studies show that coloring can have a calming effect on the Congratulations Joanne! • Open Daily • Bakery with Fresh Muffins/Pastries • Breakfast and Lunch Sandwiches • Best Blueberry Muffins Since Jordan Marsh FREE SMALL COFFEE with a purchase of a muffin with this coupon M M adult mind and helps promote overall wellness. Coloring pages designed especially for adults will be provided along with colored pencils, markers, and crayons. Adults and Teens Only. Programs are held in the Roche Bros. Community Room at the library which is located on 961 Main St. Please call (508) 376-8282 for more information. On November 15, 2017, Town of Medway Treasurer Collector Joanne Russo received certification from the Massachusetts Collectors & Treasurers Association at their Annual Fall Conference. Russo completed the third and final year of coursework and passed the certification test at the annual courses held at University of Massachusetts at Amherst this past August. Congratulations, Joanne! Run Your Ads & Inserts With Us! Call Lori Koller 508-934-9608 Expire 1-31-2018 Receive 10% off any cake with this coupon All our cakes are made from scratch on the premises Expire 1-31-2018 Muffinhousecafe 116 Main St, Medway (508) 533-6655 MuffinHouseCafe@gmail.com Church of Christ to Hold Free Community Dinner & Game Night The Church of Christ at 142 Exchange St., Millis will offer a Free Community Dinner and Game Night on Friday, January 19. Dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. Following the dinner, we will have a fun night playing board games and sharing conversation and fellowship. All are invited—there will be games for all ages. Feel free to bring family, friends and a favorite game! The event is sponsored by the Men’s Fellowship group and is held in Fellowship Hall at the church. For more information, please call 376- 5034 or visit the website at millisucc.org. IS OPEN YEAR ROUND PUBLIC SKATING: DAILY PUBLIC HOCKEY: WEEK DAYS FREESTYLE: MORNING & AFTERNOON SESSIONS LEARN TO SKATE CLASSES FOR ALL AGES! SESSIONS ARE TUES @ 5PM, SAT. @ 12 PM & SUNDAY @ 4PM TINY TOTS: TUES. 9:30 & 10 AM, FRIDAYS 1:00 & 1:30 PRIVATE RENTALS ADULT LEAGUES BIRTHDAY PARTIES PICK UP FLYERS IN THE FRONT LOBBY CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION One Dean Street, Norfolk MA 508-520-9200 Visit our website at www.norfolkarena.com
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