Legion Auxiliary recaps summer

CASSADAGA — The Cassadaga Legion Auxiliary Unit 1280 held its summer “dish-to-share” get-together, Aug. 12, with 11 senior members attending.

Prayer was given before dinner by Chaplain Paula Pattison. There was a great variety of foods, and conversation was enjoyed by all. A short informal meeting followed the dinner. It was reported that the unit recently held two funeral luncheons for family members of Unit 1280.

Unit 1280’s famous Pie and Desserts sales during the Cruise Nights have gone very well. The last one of this year will be Tuesday, with a rain date of Wednesday, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Cassadaga Legion.

Cassadaga’s National Night Out, Aug. 6, at Johnny Fessenden’s Ball Fields was well attended by local, county and state first responders, as well as the community.

Sally Lawson noted that Unit 1280 made 100% membership for 2025. She now has the Unit’s 2026 membership cards for $30.

Upcoming events include the Cassadaga Labor Day Weekend celebration, in conjunction, the Legion-Auxiliary-Son’s will be holding a “take-out only” Chicken BBQ, Sunday Aug. 31, from noon until sold out, and a parade on Main Street, Monday Sept. 1 at 11 a.m. There is the 8th District Fall Conference Sept. 7 at Post 87, Dansville.

The annual Vendor Show will be on Saturday, Oct. 25 with more details soon.

The next meeting will be Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the Legion Hall. The evening ended with a prayer remembering our Troops, a thank you for a great evening, and safe travels home for all.

United Senior Citizens meet again Sept. 8

Members and guests of the United Senior Citizens met at the Falcon Club, 341 Lake Shore Drive East on Aug. 11. After President Evonne Hennebery welcomed everyone, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited along with the singing of God Bless America. The invocation was given before everyone enjoyed a picnic buffet lunch consisting of hamburgers, cheeseburgers, potato salad, macaroni salad, tossed salad, baked beans and delicious mocha cake for dessert. Beautiful job done, Allison!

The following had birthdays in August: Dorothy Derby, Tom DeJoe, Deb Messere, Louise Richir and Marsha Sullivan.

The treasurer’s report and announcements were given and afterwards bingo was called by the dynamic duo of Lucy Saeli and Rosemary Mancuso.

The next fun meeting will be Monday, Sept. 8 at noon. However, come a little early if you’d like to “catch up” with friends and acquaintances over coffee. Lunch will be: meatloaf, baked chicken, green beans, tossed salad and fruit salad. Dessert is a surprise! As usual, make your check out for $15 to United Senior Citizens and send it to: Evonne Hennebery, PO Box 706, Dunkirk, NY 14048.

United Senior Citizens meet the second Monday of each month except January and February. Dues are $5 per year and it’s a great lunch date out for you and your friends. While being treated respectfully and warmly by the Falcon Club, we welcome new members/guests throughout the year.

Church sets free community meal

GOWANDA — The Trinity United Church, at Erie Avenue and Park Street, will host a take-out only free community meal at the Park Street entrance on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. or gone. The menu is sloppy joes, pasta salad, chips, fruit jello and cookies. Free will donations are appreciated but not necessary.

All donations are used to help other organizations in the Gowanda community. Drive East Main to Railroad Avenue and then down Park Street, following the signs, or walk up. Everyone is welcome. The next meal is Oct. 11.