Happy Valentine’s Day, Brimfield. This is the month that you show that special someone how much you care. That doesn’t mean you rush out and buy something expensive, it means you do something nice to show you appreciate all they mean to you. I want to thank all of my loyal readers for your support this past year and hope you will continue to read my column. My column will not be run on the first Wednesday this year due to some changes but will appear on the first Thursday of the month from now on. I have been told there may be a time when it will appear later if space is needed for other news. Thank you for your understanding. Please continue to send me your news items. As most of you know, I lost my husband on Dec. 25 and I want to thank all of you for your continued support. It has really helped to know so many care. I am hoping it will get easier with time.
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Here is your February poem by James Metcalfe.
"I Offer You My Heart"
I cannot promise you success … With pockets full of gold … Or everlasting happiness … For you to have and hold … I cannot give the heavens blue …The waves that rise and fall … I have my heart to offer you … And that is all … I do not own a large estate … Or any part of fame … And there is nothing really great … Connected with my name … I do not have a palace new … With pleasures to enthrall … I have my heart to offer you … And that is all … So many others can provide … The luxuries there are … And be forever at your side … As constant as a star … But I may never be so true … Or build a house so tall … I have my heart to offer you … And that is all.
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The Brimfield Young At Heart Club will be having its Membership Drive on Feb. 9 at the Faith United Methodist Church on Tallmadge Road at noon. They will also have a Pot Luck Lunch at the Membership Drive. If you would like to renew your membership or would like to join, please join us for food, friendship and to find out what we are all about. If you plan to attend, we are asking everyone to bring a covered dish to share.
Membership is $10 a year per person and money is used for refreshments throughout the year, Christmas party and supplies. This is strictly a social club designed for Brimfield seniors to meet others in the community ages 55+, enjoy activities and trips and guest speakers that are of interest to the club members.
The club started in October 2015 with the first membership drive in February 2016 and now has a membership of 104. We hope to increase that number this year as we know there are a lot more seniors here in Brimfield. So please come and find out what we are all about.
There will also be an election of the following officers in March, vice president, secretary, membership coordinator, and two d irectors. If you are interested in nominating yourself or want more information, you may contact Marie at 330-673-9653 or brimfieldyoungatheartclub@gmail.com. Nominations will be closed on Feb. 28. You may also place your nomination at the Membership Drive on Feb. 9. You must be a member to be nominated.
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Keep Feb. 24 open as the German Family Society at 3871 Ranfield Road in Brimfield will be holding its Fasching Karnival and Fastnacht, all similar to Mardi Gras based on different regions of Germany. This is a Masquerade party. Guests are encouraged to dress up.
This event goes back to 13th century Europe but was made more popular in the 17th century. Dinner is at 6 p.m. and music at 7:30 p.m. Entertainment will be by Night School. The menu will be goulash soup, Flasher Hase (German meatloaf), house potatoes, green beans, salad and rolls/butter. Reservations are required. Call Eva Lehner 330-335-8985 or Renate Moellmann 330-633-3949 to make your reservation.
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There will be no school in the Field School District on Feb. 15, Feb. 16 Comp day, and Feb. 19 President’s Day. Be careful when driving and watch for children out playing.
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