Is it finally winter, yet? Not that I’m looking forward to really cold weather. My summer clothes are in limbo – leave on hangers or pack away. We go through this every year, so it’s really no surprise. This is better than 2 feet of snow. That’s the extreme winter I used to go through when I was a kid back in Ohio. I’m past the snowball throwing phase of my life. And shoveling snow is definitely not on my list of favorite things to do. But curled up with a good book in front of the wood-burning stove definitely is.

We have two flags left to sell at the Post for $20. Leave a message with Susan, our bartender, if you want to reserve one. We’re having a New Year’s Eve party on Dec. 31. Watch my next article for more information.

All members of the community are invited to our meals and activities. Days of operation are: Wednesday and Friday 5 to 7 p.m. and Sunday 8:30 a.m. till noon.

And don’t forget to save your pull tabs for Ronald McDonald House and cancelled stamps for "Stamps for the Wounded." They Advertisement

[ Berry-Bell and Hall Mortuary ] don’t need flag, liberty bell or presorted stamps.

Activities for the first half of December (which is "National Women’s Volleyball" Month) are:

Dec. 7-Debbie’s pork roast, mashed potatoes w/gravy, veggies, salad, pie a-la-mode

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day (Fly your Flag at half staff)

Dec. 8-Pearl Harbor Open House 3 to 7 p.m.

Dec. 9-Anna’s incredible eggs benedict on English muffins, seasoned fruit, sweet rolls

Dec. 12-Reba’s pork chop suey, chow mein, salad, decadent dessert

Dec. 13-Post Meeting 7 p.m.

Dec. 14-Barbara Ann’s meatloaf, potatoes, roasted veggies, salad, carrot cake

Dec. 15-Men’s Aux. Meeting 9 a.m.

Cat Herders Day

Dec. 16-Comrade’s eggs to order, bacon or sausage, potatoes, toast, fruit, juice

Barbie Backlash Day

Dec. 19-Men’s Aux. famous spaghetti w/meatballs, garlic toast, salad, dessert

Dec. 21-Mike & Sue’s "Italian Duo", veggie lasagna and chicken Alfredo, veggies, Caesar salad, garlic bread, dessert

All meals include coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. Don’t forget our $1 dogs every Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 3 to 7 p.m.

Did you know? According to English legend, bread baked on Christmas Eve will never get moldy.

If you were born in December, your flower is the Narcissus and your birthstone is the Turquoise.