Optimist Club of Richfield
Bringing Out the Best in Kids Since 1958
Next Meeting : Wednesday - Dec 4, 2024 - This week: Chuck Spavin & DMM Lt Gov Zone 7 & 9
Last week we heard from our DMM Zone 7 & 9 Lt. Gov. Chuck Spavin. Chuck reminded us of the theme that Gov. Lambert has for this year “Engage to make A difference”. He encouraged all of us to wear the “Just Ask” button and have our “elevator speech” ready to use. He suggested ways to engage with members by recognizing birthdays & anniversaries, maybe even the date they became Optimists! Chuck further talked about “Minnesota Sings” a
contest now in its 11th year. A “Richfield Sings” contest would be the starting event if we choose to participate.
Club Christmas party on December 18 at our usual location and time. Bring your guests, spouses, Sig. others, etc. Games, Prizes, Food & fun!
Bend in the River Big Band invites everyone To a CD release concert at Centennial Lakes On Dec 22 from 6 to 7 PM (Mike Supple is a member of the band).
Some of our members were privileged to attend The 100th Anniversary Gala of the St Paul Optimist Club on Thursday, December 5, 2024. The event, held at the Town & Country Golf Club in St Paul marked exactly 100 years from its founding in 1924. It was a great time to meet old Optimist friends from all around the DMM who came to attend. Richfield members who attended were Steve Lindgren, Doug Waller. Doug Kliest, Mike Fogarty, Dennis Dietzler, John Ashmead, John Bjostad. and Tom Tuttle.
The funeral services for Barbara Ashland, wife of member John Ashland, will be held on Friday, December 13, 2024 at Woodlake Lutheran Church, 2120 West 76th St, Richfield, MN. Visitation at 10:00 AM Memorial Service at 11:00 AM
Children’s Pancake Breakfast with Santa Is next Saturday, December 14, 2024. Serving breakfast from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Oak Grove Lutheran Church, 7045 Lyndale Ave S. In Richfield. NO CHARGE TO EVERYONE. Free will offerings will be accepted.
SANTA - FACE PAINTING - TOYS - CANDY BAGS - PANCAKES - SAUSAGES - ORANGE JUICE