Briggs Retiree Club
With March just around the corner, let’s hope that Spring comes with
it. It’s time for some summer weather. I’m sure we all agree to that.
Our February bingo and meeting was enjoyed by many. Now, all you new
retirees and regulars members plan on coming to our new events.
Our Entertainment Committee, Marcy Gocel, is planning a casino trip to
Oneida on Wednesday, March 28th. Bus pick-up will be at State Fair Park at 7:00
A.M. and then at Hardees in Menomonee Falls at 7:15 A.M. The trip will cost
$50.00 which will be returned at the casino along with a $4.00 lunch ticket. The
bus will leave the casino at 3:00 P.M. to return to Menomonee Falls and State
Fair Park.
The $50.00 must be paid ahead to Marcy Gocel. Call her if you have any
questions about this event. (414-774-5230) You can also pay her at our coming
March meeting and bingo session.
On Wednesday, April 18th, we are having our breakfast brunch at the
Legion Post in Elm Grove. Doors will open at 9:00 A.M., brunch from 10:00 to
noon. Our regular meeting and social activities will follow. The members price
for brunch is $2.00, paid in advance at our bingo or meeting. You may bring a
guest. The cost for a guest is $5.50, also payable in advance.
The breakfast menu will include made to order omelets, fried or scrambled
eggs, French toast, ground beef in cream sauce, ham, potatoes au gratin, fresh
fruit, buttermilk biscuits, orange juice, coffee as well as free beer and soda.
A great breakfast! Let’s all plan on coming. You should also bring your
birthday cakes on this day.
Also coming on Thursday, April 26th, at Briggs and Stratton door W15,
there will be a spaghetti dinner for the retirees along with a book fair. The
cost is $3.95 including bread sticks or $4.40 with beverage included. (You can
bring you container to take your leftovers home.) Do not get there before
10:45A.M. Serving is at 11:00 A.M. Some of the proceeds will go to help
community services. (our fellow members) Let’s all help this upcoming event.
Thanks to Dolores Higgins for her caring and planning it all.
Our get well wishes to Melvin Klockow, Katherina Drawisch, Pat Koloski,
Fred Holtz and Virginia Werner.
Hope to see you all at our coming events. Remember — “If you love
life, life will love you back. God bless.
Frances P. Cappella
Corresponding Secretary
(262) 251-7514