Mapleton Daisy and Brownie Troop 1133 had three special guests at their recent November meeting. Cadette Girl Scouts from Presque Isle Troop 677 attended the meeting to volunteer their time to work with the younger girls. All three Cadettes are working toward their leadership award, which requires numerous hours of service assisting younger Scouts.
Cadettes at the meeting were Michaela Dube, Bailee Robichaud and Stephanie Winslow. The Cadettes helped the Daisies and Brownies make jingle bell bracelets and tree ornaments for their upcoming Christmas caroling event Dec. 5. They also sang Christmas carols with the girls while Michaela played her saxophone and Stephanie played her flute. The Cadettes also helped with songs, snack, and talked to the younger girls about service projects they have been involved with. The Daisies and Brownies enjoyed having the older Scouts at their meeting and look forward to singing Christmas carols with them at the Presque Isle Nursing Home Dec. 5!
Birthdays
Birthday wishes this week go out to Heidi Currier, Tanner Smith, Shirley Dougherty, Peggy Carney, Liam Woodworth, Brandon Getchell, David Hamilton, Armand LaCombe Jr., Beth Doyen, Gerry Jackson, Tessa Saucier, Janice Lovley, Taylor Ellis, Connor Savage, Tyler Merchant, Matthew Lovley, Andrea Pratt, Tommy York, Natile Carney, Taylor Sutherland, Mitchell Hoffses, Parker Brown and Sonya Lovley.
Anniversary
Happy (belated) 1st Anniversary to Taylor and Ingrid Sutherland!
Christmas Caroling
There will be numerous local Girl Scouts Christmas caroling at the Presque Isle Nursing Home and Leisure Gardens apartment complex Saturday, Dec. 5 starting at 9:45 a.m. The girls will be singing in the family rooms at both locations and encourage residents and family members to attend! The girls have worked very hard making ornaments to hand out and are ready to spread some holiday cheer! Please make plans to attend!
Elves in Training
The Mapleton Parents Organization is sponsoring a new holiday activity this year. “Elves in Training” is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 5 from 9-11 a.m. at the Mapleton Elementary School cafeteria and is open to all Mapleton Elementary School students and their family members. Children are invited to decorate a gingerbread cookie ornament for their Christmas tree! Snacks and drinks will be served for the “elves” that work hard to complete their ornament. Parents are asked to accompany all “elves” to this workshop. (It is rumored that the “Boss” may attend the workshop, too!). Registration forms went home before the Thanksgiving break, but if you did not get a chance to sign up your “elf,” please contact Katie Putnam at 764-0897 or katiekate2002@hotmail.com. There is a $2 fee for each child and adults are free! Donations are also being accepted for refreshments for the morning. Please contact Katie if you would like to make a donation.
Fund-raiser Auction
The Northern Lights Youth Choir will be holding their annual fund-raiser auction at the State Road Advent Christian Church Saturday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. Please plan to attend to assist these young people as they raise funds for their annual spring tour.
Mapleton United Methodist Church Luncheon
The United Methodist Church luncheon will be held Friday, Dec. 4 at 11:30 a.m. All are welcome to attend.
Jennifer Buzza is the correspondent for Mapleton, Castle Hill and Chapman. She can be reached at 760-9115, or by e-mail at jbuzza@ainop.com.
Photo courtesy of Jennifer Buzza
PREPARING FOR CAROLING – Cadette Girl Scouts Michaela Dube, left, and Stephanie Winslow, members of Presque Isle Troop 677, play their musical instruments to help Mapleton Daisy and Brownie Troop 1133 prepare for their Christmas caroling trip to the Presque Isle Nursing Home Dec. 5.
Photo courtesy of Jennifer Buzza
CADETTE GIRL SCOUTS from Presque Isle Troop 677 attended a meeting with the Mapleton Daisy and Brownie Troop 1133 to help the girls with various aspects of their meeting. The three are working toward their leadership pin, which requires them to log numerous hours working with younger Scouts. Cadettes, from left: Stephanie Winslow, Michaela Dube and Bailee Robichaud are pictured speaking to the younger Scouts about different service projects they have been involved with, helping the Daisies and Brownies decide on their service project for the upcoming holiday season.
Photo courtesy of Jennifer Buzza
MAPLETON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH members assembled food boxes for those in need during the Thanksgiving holiday. The boxes were prepared to feed a small family for one week. Each box contained everything needed for a Thanksgiving feast, including turkeys and pies. This annual service project was made possible through the generous donations received by church and community members. Pictured are some of the Sunday School children who assisted with decorating and packing boxes, from left: Christian Lunn, Lexie Lunn, Danielle McBurnie and Brittany McBurnie.
