PRESCOTT – I don't know about you, but I am looking forward to a few promised dry days ahead this week. I'm happy I emptied my rain gauges early last week or they would have overflowed this week. I had 4 inches of rain in four days, and the wind last week took a toll on a lot of trees. A very tall pine tree in Pine Glen Cemetery went down as well as some very old oak trees in Freedom Park. Tree removal has been a busy business this year with dead ash trees and now storms are contributing to the work! 

Coming activities:

Wednesday, Aug. 20: Cards Day; play Euchre at 12:30 p.m. and Bridge at 1 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 21: Join Pickleball players at 8:30 a.m. at the courts in Lions Park on Elm Street.

Tuesday, Aug. 26: Join Pickleball players at 8:30 a.m. at the courts in Lions Park on Elm Street. Mahjongg players meet at Joy Lutheran Church (1435 St. Croix St.) at 9 a.m. "Kick off to Fall" Gathering Place Picnic is noon to 3 p.m. at Freedom Park pavilion. Hot dogs and bratwurst provided; bring a side dish, salad, or dessert to share. All seniors invited!

Wednesday, Aug. 27: Euchre will be played at 12:30 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 28: Mississippi/St. Croix boat trip is from 1-3 p.m. Meet at the Gathering Place at 12:45 p.m. to carpool to location. Canasta will be played at 12:30 p.m. with Art 101 meeting at 1 p.m. 

Remember, September Potluck lunch will be the second Tuesday, Sept. 9 with speakers at 1 p.m.  

Prescott Senior Gathering Place is located at 1225 St. Croix St. at Prescott Middle School, Door 5. Regular hours are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12:30-3:30 p.m. All seniors age 55 and older are invited.

Submitted by Janet Cleary