Crowd gathers in Whitney to honor local veterans

Reporter: Ellie Mahan November 16, 2022 A Veteran's Day event was held at 11 a.m. Friday, November 11, at The Lake Whitney Senior Center. The ceremony began with the Presentation of The Colors, completed by members of American Legion Post 522 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12176, both of Whitney. In attendance were representatives … Continue reading Crowd gathers in Whitney to honor local veterans

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Veterans, public invited to local Veterans Day event

Editor: Shannon Cottongame November 10, 2022 Chaplain, Colonel Randy A. Marshall (Ret.), pastor of White Bluff Chapel, will be the featured speaker at Whitney’s celebration and "thank you" event for veterans and their families. Local auxiliary volunteer Marsha Riley will present the Blue Star Moms address. The public is invited to the Lake Whitney Senior … Continue reading Veterans, public invited to local Veterans Day event

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Joint Committee preparing Angel gifts, community invited to donate

Editor: Shannon Cottongame December 8, 2021 Joint Committee for Christmas volunteers pictured above are: front row (l to r) - Kathy Valenta, Claire Matthaei, Pat Boyd and Linda Jones; and back row - Jill Hubble, Stacy Hughes, Bonnie Jaskie, Terry Boyer and Michelle Walker. The volunteers of Joint Committee for Christmas (JCC), commissioned by the … Continue reading Joint Committee preparing Angel gifts, community invited to donate

Senior Center filling stockings for homebound residents

Editor: Shannon Cottongame November 24, 2021 This Christmas, the community is invited to help fill bags for seniors by bringing items from a wish list to Lake Whitney Senior Center any Tuesday from now through December 14, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. So many area residents do not have an opportunity to get out … Continue reading Senior Center filling stockings for homebound residents

Whitney honors its veterans

Reporter: Ellie Mahan November 17, 2021 Richard Wilder, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, retired, was the keynote speaker at the Whitney Veterans Day celebration. A Veterans Day celebration was held at Lake Whitney Senior Center Thursday, November 11. In attendance were representatives from American Legion Post 522, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12176, Fort Graham Chapter … Continue reading Whitney honors its veterans

Pastor selected as guest speaker for Veterans Day

Editor: Shannon Cottongame November 3, 2021 The much-anticipated Veterans Day celebration to be held at the Lake Whitney Senior Center will feature two outstanding career military individuals. Chaplain, ColonelRandy A. Marshall (Retired) Dr. Randy Marshall is current pastor of White Bluff Chapel in Whitney and recently retired from a full-time career of military assignments, including … Continue reading Pastor selected as guest speaker for Veterans Day

Lake Whitney Senior Center celebrates its second year

Editor: Shannon Cottongame September 22, 2021 Guests joined Lake Whitney Senior Center in celebrating its second anniversary recently. See letter to the editor in our newspaper and accompanying story for more information. Lake Whitney Senior Center recently celebrated its second anniversary and continues to expand its services to the community. The center's goal is to … Continue reading Lake Whitney Senior Center celebrates its second year

Anniversary celebration set for Lake Whitney Senior Center

Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 25, 2021 Senior Center visitors enjoy chair yoga Lake Whitney Senior Center is overjoyed to invite Lake Whitney and the surrounding communities to a second-year anniversary celebration Tuesday, September 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The day will be a festive occasion with free pizza and cake for everyone. Come … Continue reading Anniversary celebration set for Lake Whitney Senior Center

LW Senior Center offers fun & fellowship

The list of activities offered at Lake Whitney Senior Center continues to grow as more seniors join in the weekly fun. Whitney area residents gather each Tuesday for games, food, crafts, exercise, dancing, Bible study and other special programs. Pictured are attendees enjoying a recent game of dominoes at the center, which is located at … Continue reading LW Senior Center offers fun & fellowship