Civic Association to Hold First In-Person Meeting
The first in-person meeting of the Winchester Area Civic Association this year is scheduled for April 5 at 6:30 p.m. at Zilss Hall. A “Meet and Greet” will be held prior to the meeting in order to get to know all our new members and celebrate in-person meetings again. Although many have received the COVID vaccination, the association will still be following COVID protocols with mask wearing and social distancing. The membership drive has been successful so please come and meet your new neighbors.
Winchester Book Club
March 16 will be the next meeting of the Round Table Book Club. It will begin at 7 p.m. and the book “American Dirt” by Jeanine Cummins will be discussed. COVID-19 protocols will be observed.
Quilt Block Classes in April
A quilt block paint class will be held on Saturday, April 24 at 10 a.m. at Zilss Hall in Winchester. Registration is required and can be completed on-line at www.quiltblocktrail.com. A $50 registration fee may be sent to WACA at 8945 FM 153, Winchester, Texas 78945. If you would prefer to pay with credit card you may contact Rhoda Gersch at (979) 242-3213. The class will be six hours long and you will be able to complete a quilt block. All supplies will be provided. Please wear appropriate clothing that could be stained with paint, also bring a sack lunch and drinks. COVID-19 protocol will be observed.
Barn Board Quilt Trail
The quilt block trail in Winchester can now be seen at www. quiltblocktrail.com. Schedules of classes and class registration forms, pictures and trail map are just some of the items available for viewing. A comment section is being developed. Quilt Trail maps can be picked up at the Texas Quilt Museum, Casino Hall, the Wendish Museum, quilt stores, and other businesses in Giddings, Smithville, and La Grange. The trail is self-drive, is available at your convenience and is a great way to spend an afternoon during this COVID-19 social distancing time. You will find the blocks on fences, gates, barns, and houses that can be seen from the road.
Recycling Trailer
The Winchester Recycling trailer is located on the side of Zilss Hall on Memorial Hall Street. Please place your recycling in the appropriate bins. We would appreciate that you make sure that you close the bins so that any trash will remain in the bins and not blow. These bins are not for household garbage. Please recycled items only.
Zilss Community Hall
Anyone wishing to rent Zilss Hall should contact (512) 434-0292. The hall is following COVID-19 requirements. Rent is very reasonable.
The Little Free Library
The library is always open and has a variety of authors. Space is limited, so please, if you donate a book(s), look through the current selection and take as many as you leave. The Little Free Library is housed under the roof of the patio at Zilss Hall. There is also a bulletin board available on the patio. If you have an event you would like advertised, please post.
Birthdays
Birthday wishes are sent to Mark Wilson and Richard Laws – March 16; Georgia Appleman and Kurtis Hankemeier – 19; and Kelton Schulze and Bill Karisch – 21.
Anniversaries
Anniversary congratulations are sent to Dinah and Chuck Breeden – March 20 and Rhoda and Sherwood Gersch – 22.
St. Michael’s Lutheran Church
Continuing for all future worship services unless notified otherwise, St. Michael’s will be changing the format of their worship services as they continue to adapt to COVID-19. If you have any questions or concerns, please call Pastor Nate at (979) 966-8036.
First United Methodist
The Winchester First United Methodist Church has returned to service inside the sanctuary. Please wear a mask and social distance inside the church. The Church has services on the first and third Sunday of the month at 8:30 a.m. The Rev Patricia Zaiontz-Newcomer is the pastor.
Shiloh Baptist Church
The Shiloh Baptist Church is located on FM153 at North Raymond Road. For more information, please contact Rev Paul Whitmill at (512) 629-1428.
In Our Prayers
Those on the prayer list include: Betsy Anderson, Steve Burton, Sherry Cook, Jeanette Franke, Tommy Franke, Marian Fritsche, Sam Gibbs, Evelyn Haschke, Audrey Koenning, Bea Kilian, Mary Lehmann, Rose Lehmann, Ramona Lopez, Jodi Miller, Henry Pearson, Raymond Schulz and Thelma Zoch.
Remembering Our Shut-Ins
Charlene Franke, R. C. Franke, Evelyn Kasper, Marie Kilian, Lillian Pietsch, and Thelma Kieschnick.
In the US Armed Forces
US Air Force: Nathan Brothers, Eielson AFB, Fairbanks Alaska; Ryan Spray, San Antonio; US Army: Warren Evans, Ft. Wainwright, Alaska; Jake Hagood, Ft. Hood; Byron Taylor, South Korea: US Marines: Damien Hernandez, San Diego, Calif.; Kevin Gonzalez, San Francisco, Calif.
Have News?
If anyone has news to share and/or corrections please call me, Rhoda Gersch, at (979) 242-3213 or email me at rmgersch@yahoo.com.