TORONTO — Area residents Janet Petrella and Susan Tarr were welcomed as guests to the Toronto Sunrise Seniors’ monthly meeting, held July 25 at the Karaffa Recreation Complex.

President Barbara Pritts called the meeting to order, followed by Co-Chaplain Mary Lou Emery giving the blessing for the afternoon’s meal which consisted of broasted chicken and various side dishes. At the completion of dinner, members recited the Pledge of Allegiance and Pritts thanked those who served on this month’s kitchen committee, including Judy Sabol, Jackie Collins, Mary Ann Cordier and Don and Barbara Pritts.

Vice President Sandi Radvansky read the minutes from the June 27 meeting, along with a summary of the July 10 picnic.

Treasurer Lynn Miller gave the financial report, which was filed for audit.

Social Secretary Mary Ann Landerfield recognized those who celebrate a July birthday, then introduced Tarr, who was the day’s guest speaker.

Tarr is a representative of A and B Pharmacy and the Diamond Pharmacy. She spoke to those in attendance about the advantages of opting for pre-packaged medications. She then discussed the positives surrounding free delivery of one’s medications.

Club members appeared interested in Tarr’s presentation, taking away a lot of the information to use in their own lives, officials exclaimed.

Tarr brought along a gift to the meeting, which was later won by Cordier.

Following the presentation, Landerfield announced those who will be serving on the kitchen committee during the August meeting, including, Candi Murphy, Mary Murphy, Dora Ohler and Brenda Fetty.

Pritts reminded those members who signed up to attend the Neil Diamond Show with the Toronto Senior Citizens group, that the event will be held on Aug. 22. The bus will depart from the Karaffa Recreation Center’s parking lot at 10 a.m.

Pritts discussed with attendees the three possible options for taking a late fall/early winter trip.

Members voted for their choice, with the options to be further explored. Dates and expenses will be announced at a future date, she said.

Gloria Boley was recognized as the member of the month and presented with a gift card.

The evening’s activity featured a trivia game consisting of questions surrounding Toronto history. Members determined the community, known as Newburg, consisted of only a few houses and two businesses. Within a few years, however, the town had grown into an important stop for riverboat activity. It became known as Newburg’s Landing.

The community was incorporated as Toronto in 1881. Within a matter of only 10 years, a city building was built for meetings, Toronto was recognized by the state department as providing formal education for students and the town constructed a water works in order to provide water to residents and to improve community health.

During the early 1900s, a plant-producing electricity existed, consisting of approximately 20 miles of pole lines, club members stated. Toronto reached its industrial peak through having steel mills and clay factories, which provided employment for many of its residents between 1950-60.

Betty Mossor was the trivia contest’s winner, and was presented with a gift card.

Prior to adjournment, members were reminded of the community concerts being held at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the Gazebo Commons. Officials noted the importance of attending the concerts, as to show their support of these events.

The winners of the 50/50 drawing were Joe Radvansky and Carol Rogers.

Following brag time and the joke of the evening, the meeting was adjourned and members enjoyed playing several rounds of bingo, with Radvansky calling the numbers.

Winners were Mary Murphy, Cordier, Ohler, Lucy Timko, Mary Jane Tottka, Radvansky, Fetty and Sabol.

The seniors’ next meeting will be held at 5 p.m. Aug. 8 at the Karaffa center. Anyone who is 55 years of age or older and a resident of Ohio is welcome to attend.