WEIRTON — Members of the International Senior Club met Feb. 10 at Undo’s restaurant in Weirton, with Patty Coppa leading those in attendance in prayer, followed by a blessing prior to a buffet meal and desserts.

Coppa asked for a moment of silence for two of the club’s members who have died, including Pauline Tortis and Terry Mamula.

Larry Purks then led in the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance, after which “God Bless America” was sung.

Liz Beecroft introduced guests Douglas and Shirley Kiraly.

Secretary Rita Orler read the minutes from the December meeting and Treasurer Norma Henson gave the treasurer’s report, which was filed for audit.

Jack Giacomal, a local entertainer, performed for the club by singing a variety of music favorites.

President Regina Truax displayed a plaque she received from the Tri-State Marines as a show of appreciation for the club’s donation of toys for local children during the Christmas season.

Truax introduced those serving as telephone callers, including Liz Beecroft, Patty Beltrame, Barbara Purks, Orler and Nancy Ramsey.

Happy Birthday was sung to those celebrating a birthday in January, including Gabriel Arlia, Carla Steven and Sylia Wendt; and those celebrating a birthday in February, including Tom Beecroft, Leonard Ginier, Rosa Pulice, Ida Provenzano, Orler, Marlene Runkel, Diana Starr, Patsy Dailey, Shelia Golonka, George Polemen, Patty Rossi and Barbara Snyder.

Liz Beecroft read the joke of the day, after which Truax, along with Rena Konkle, shared their own jokes with members.

Barbara Purks announced sympathy cards were sent to the family of Tortis and Mamula, along with a get-well card having been sent to Mike Runkel.

Bus tours were announced for the remainder of the year, with tours to include: Meadows Hollywood Casino, bonus $10 in food, cash or casino points, transportation, March 24; “Let’s Hang On, the Four Tribute,” Ohio Star Theater, Sugarcreek, an 11:30 a.m. buffet at the Dutch Valley Restaurant, show at 1 p.m. and transportation, March 27; Rock and Roll Doo Wop Vol 28, Jay and the Americans, the Original Coasters, Dennis Tufano and the Motown All Stars; Capitol Theater, dinner at Mehlman`s at own expense, April 4; “Hairspray,” Lincoln Park Performing Arts, Midland, Pa., May 10; Chattanooga Choo Choo, six days, five nights, five breakfasts, three dinners, boat cruise, three train rides on the Missionary Ridge Local, Lookout Mountain Incline Railway and Blue Ridge Railway, Rock City Gardens, luggage handling, all taxes and meal gratuities, May 18-23; Sugarcreek, June 12; “Legally Blonde,” Lincoln Park, dinner at Connie’s Corner at own expense, June 28; Meadows Hollywood Casino, $20 bonus, $10 in food, cash or casino point, bus transportation, July 21; “Joshua,” new Sight and Sound Theater, Lancaster, Pa., “Pretty Woman,” Dutch Apple, two breakfasts and two dinners, Aug. 19-21; Seneca Niagara Falls, $100 bonus, $40 food, transportation, hotel, baggage and handling, Sept. 23-25; and Branson, six show trip, seven days, six nights, six breakfasts, four dinners, Oct. 4-10.

All bus tours are open to the public. For information regarding Senior Tours, contact Truax at (304) 723-0419.

The 50/50 drawing was won by Ruth Masters. Undo’s gift certificates were won by Coppa and Douglas Kiraly.

Door prizes of valentine candy were won by Debbie Bonuito, Bucky Sims, Faith Melto, Barbara Guglielmo, Coppa and Kiraly.

A St. Patrick’s Day door wreath that was made by Truax was won by Richard Mergan.

The next meeting of the International Senior Club will be March 10 at Undo’s.

Anyone who is interested in joining the club or who would like to receive information, can contact Truax or any current member for information.