St. Mary AARP meetings, activities resume

The first St. Mary AARP Chapter 4435 meeting and meal, post COVID, was held June 6 at the St. Mary Senior Citizens Center, home of St. Mary AARP, in Morgan City.
Patterson State Bank sponsored the meal. Speaking to the membership on behalf of the bank, President Jason Watson explained how Patterson State Bank was founded in 1925 by Harry Williams and E.F. Marin.
He reminded members that Patterson State Bank is a community bank serving the needs of Patterson, Morgan City, Berwick and the surrounding communities.
AARP members Bryce Merrill and Lea Hebert presided over the meeting. Members were served stewed chicken with rice, green beans, salad, bread and cake. The meal was prepared by Edward Turner.
A special recognition was bestowed to St. Mary AARP’s Mother’s Day and Father’s Day drawing winners, along with birthday and anniversary celebrants for the month of June.
Members were updated on the continuation of future AARP activities. They include:
—Weekly Wednesday bingo at 10:30 a.m.
—A monthly dance with tickets for $10.
—The exercise room is open Mondays through Thursdays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Fridays from 7 a.m. to noon.
—Line dancing is Monday from 5:30-6:45 p.m. and Wednesdays from 8:45-10:15 a.m. (beginners and advanced).
—Pokeno and art classes will be announced. Anyone interested in starting a new pokeno or card club are asked to contact the office.
—Work to bring back casino trips, tour trips and smart drivers class is ongoing.