TORONO — During the monthly meeting of the Toronto Seniors group on Nov. 20, members donated 41 bags of food items to assist the city’s Helping Hands Food Pantry.

Club President John Livingstone thanked members for their continued generosity and kindness.

The evening began with Chaplain Arlene Obertance-Rice giving the blessing prior to the meal which consisted of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, including turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, salad, rolls and apple crisp.

There were 69 members present, and all were led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Obertance-Rice, who provided a reading as well.

Livingstone called on officers for their reports, after which Secretary Joyce Zimmerman read the secretary’s report and Treasurer Pat Smith reported on the club’s finances.

Social Secretary Peggy Ziarko reported the members serving on the committee for December and noted those who were celebrating a birthday or anniversary in Novemeber.

Livingstone thanked the kitchen committee and those who helped set up the meeting.

A discussion about old business was held, along with new business. The president noted Toronto Police Capt. Derel Piatt had thanked the senior group for its $500 donation toward the city’s “Christmas with a Cop” program.

The meeting paused to recognize members of the club who are veterans, with each presented a gift by Patty Smith.

It was announced the next meeting will take place at 3:30 p.m. Dec. 18, which differs from the original start time of 4 p.m.

The group was asked to each bring a dozen cookies to the meeting, which will be used for the annual cookie drive and distributed to Toronto police, fire and emergency medical employees.

Following the meeting, the 50/50 drawing was won by Arlene Zahniser in the amount of $112,

The basket drawing was won by Jean Cline.

Winners of bingo were: Andy Snyder, Elizabeth Shipe, Ziarko, Ed Zeigler, Mary Hope, Pat Richardson, Alexis DiCesare and Dolly Robinson. There were 11 door prizes awarded throughout the evening.

The club welcomes anyone who is 55 years of age or older to join its group.

Residents must live in the surrounding Ohio communities.

Meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month between March and December at the Karaffa Recreation Center, located at 1307 Dennis Way.