Leamona FCE meets
The Leamona FCE met on March 6 with President Janis Reinhardt calling the meeting to order.
Debbie Goodner presented the lesson on “Nourishing the Brain.” She asked members to open the meeting with roll call answering “A special memory.” The lesson was to have a healthy eating plan, as what we eat can help our bodies or harm them. The lesson was a recommendation for combating neurogenerative diseases. The Mediterranean diet provides the best food to eat. Some of the foods that are encouraged are nuts for brain protection. Almonds, cashews and pistachios are great sources of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin E, magnesium and zinc. They also can help regulate blood pressure. Berries such as blueberries, cranberries, strawberries, raspberries and blackberries are rich in antioxidants that help with memory and learning. Beans and whole grains are a great source of B vitamins and supply energy to the brain. Fish such as salmon, tuna, mackerel and sardines are rich in omega-3 and reduce brain inflammation and support brain cell growth. Poultry such as lean chicken and turkey are great sources for iron and zinc. Zinc might also help with depression. Olive oil, especially extra virgin, is rich in antioxidents and improves blood flow to the brain. Use the dark bottle, not clear oil. Green leafy vegetables such as lettuce, spinach, kale and cabbage all contain olate, vitamin K, vitamin C and antioxidants that may preserve memory and prevent cognitive decline.
The unit also talked about the autism project and will try to work on it by the April 3 meeting.
Daughters of Isabella
The Daughters of Isabella, St. Luke’s Circle 239, met at St. Francis Parish Hall, St. Paul, on March 11. Regent Linda DeGarmo opened the meeting with the “Draping of the Charter” for two members who passed the past month. Jane Ann Beachner, St. Paul, and Fidela Godinez, Chanute, both long time members of the D of I. The charter will remain draped for one month.
Cynthia Van Leeuwen, St. Paul, was welcomed as a new member of the circle following the installation ceremony.
Twelve officers answered roll call. Linda reminded members the state D of I convention will be April 4 and 5 in Lawrence. The circle is to bring a special item for the auction, which also includes $25 cash. A beautiful Christmas quilt featuring the Nativity will be the circle’s contribution. The quilt was made and donated by Mary Gilpin, circle secretary. Circles are also asked to bring baby clothes for newborns and up to 2 years of age.
Members were reminded to record volunteer hours for February, March and April and give them to Linda by May 1 for her state report.
The April 8 meeting at 6:30 p.m. will also be the 102nd anniversary of St. Luke’s Circle.
Since the Girard church hall is being remodeled, the June meeting, normally held in Girard, will be held in St. Paul. The circle made monetary contributions to the sonogram fund at the Girard Hospital and also a donation to Birthright in Chanute.
Daughter of the month was Marlene Clark. Door prizes were won by Cindy VanLeeuwen, Mary Gilpin and Judy Fager.
Hostesses for the meeting were Marlene Clark and Mary Jane Gouvion.
April hostesses are Mary Jean Zandler, Loretta Hofer and Cynthia Van Leeuwen. — Lois Carlson Scribe
