ASHLAND NEWS
by Susan Feeney-Hopkins
Kim Haines’ kindergarten class from the Ashland District School recently put on a Thanksgiving performance for the residents of Northwood Manor, a residential care facility in the town. The children arrived in festive period dress, which included pilgrims and Native American regalia. The students entertained the residents reciting “One Fat Turkey,” and they sang a song about Colonial children, along with another song called “I’m a Little Turkey.” The students had also made holiday cards for each resident and proudly presented them during their visit.
The residents of the Manor certainly enjoyed their visit and performance and all agreed it helped to get them in the holiday spirit.
The children had learned and practiced songs and readings in their class to learn about the American Thanksgiving holiday tradition, making learning fun!
Ongoing events
The Portage Lake ATV Club will meet every first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Office. All are welcome to attend. Contact Rena Belanger for membership or more information at 435-2780.
The Ashland Area Senior Citizens meet the first and third Thursday at noon for a potluck luncheon at the LeBlanc Junkins VFW Post 9699 on the Portage Road with a meeting to follow. This active club of senior citizens also takes trips to various restaurants throughout The County, hosts cookouts, enjoys guest speakers and entertainment such as musicians. For more information, contact Roberta Savary at 435-6422.
The Portage Lake Over 50’s Club lunch is held on the last Tuesday of every month at 11:30 a.m. at the Town Hall. All individuals 50 and over are invited to attend and can bring a potluck dish to share. For more information, contact Jean Clark at 435-8034 or Donna Martin at 435-7108.
The Red Hat Loonies of Portage Lake meet the second Thursday of every month at Dean’s Motor Lodge. Membership dues are $2. Come and have a great meal and a great time, too! For more information, contact Rachel Stevens at 435-6358.
Susan Feeney-Hopkins is the correspondent for Ashland, Portage Lake, Oxbow, Masardis, Garfield, Nashville Plantation and the surrounding areas. She can be reached at 227-7760 or Feenhop@aol.com.
