PRESCOTT – Fall is well on its way with gorgeous colors, cool temps at night and great daytime sunshine! Farmer's markets are overflowing with squash, fresh potatoes, and beets. As the leaves are falling the strong winds blow them all over the neighborhood! So you may end up raking leaves even if you don't have a tree in your own yard! No fun.

Coming activities:

Wednesday, Oct. 21: Cards day with Euchre played at 12:30 p.m. and Bridge played at 1 p.m.  

Thursday, Oct. 22: Pickleball players meet for play at 8:30 a.m. at the courts on Court Street. With the weather turning warm again play may be outside. Canasta card game will be played at the Gathering Place at 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 27: Pickleball players meet for play at 8:30 a.m. at the courts on Court Street. Outdoor play is dependent on the weather. From 9-11:30 a.m. Mahjongg players meet at Joy Lutheran Church (1435 St. Croix St.) At noon, join us for a free Medicare seminar at the Gathering Place. Book Club meets at 1 p.m. to discuss the book "Project Hail Mary" by Andy Weir. Also pick up next month's book at this event. 

Wednesday, Oct. 28: Euchre card game will be played at 12:30 p.m.  

Thursday, Oct. 29: Pickleball players meet for play at 8:30 a.m. at the courts on Court Street with play in the gym if weather determines it. At 1 p.m. join GP members for making a Christmas Craft. Register at the Gathering Place for a $2 fee.

Gathering Place is located at 1220 St. Croix St. at Prescott Middle School, Door 5. Regular hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 12:30-3:30 p.m. All seniors age 55 and older are welcome to attend.

Submitted by Janet Cleary