For the Record

Celebration for Deacon John McCourt

Retirement from the Diaconate Celebration for Deacon John and Eileen McCourt in thanksgiving for the 17 years of serving Queen of the Holy Rosary and Sts. Peter & Paul Parishes, a celebration will be held on Saturday, July 29 at Hostyn. Mass is celebrated at 5 p.m. followed by a meal and dance at the Pavilion. Celebration is hosted by the Parishes and the McCourt family. RSVP for the meal to the parish office at (979) 247-4441 or hostynch@cvctx.com by Monday, July 24 at noon.

Vietnam Veterans Meeting

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 870 will meet on the third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Ammannsville KJT Hall located in Ammannsville. Food and refreshments will be available after the meeting. Members and prospective members are encouraged to attend.

Marine Corps League Meeting

Marine Corps League Detachment 1028 will meet for their regular monthly meeting on the fourth Tuesday of the month at the La Grange VFW Hall at 7 p.m. Contact Bobby Bedient at bobbymcl1028@gmail.com for more information.

Al-Anon Meetings in Bastrop

Al-Anon meetings are held every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at United Methodist Church located at 1201 Main St. in Bastrop. If you are struggling with a relative or friend who misuses alcohol or any other addiction, Bastrop Al-Anon (Let it Begin with Me) group is here for you. For further information, email bastroplib-wm@ gmail.com.

Beyond Grief Series

A six-week grief class about moving forward after the loss of a loved one is open to grieving adults. Sign up now for the next class. For more information, location and date of the next series of meetings, call Cindy Fanning at (979) 968-6913.

Widowed Spouses Support Group Hospice Brazos Valley will host a Grief Support Group on the third Tuesday of each month from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for anyone who is grieving the loss of a spouse. For more information and location of the group meeting, contact Cindy Fanning at (979) 968-6913.

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support

Hospice Brazos Valley will host a Support Group for caregivers of a loved one with Alzheimer’s/dementia on the second Tuesday of each month from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. For more information and location of the group meeting, contact Cindy Fanning at (979) 968-6913.

Happy Tails Fundraiser For Shelter

Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter seeks sponsors and auction donations. The Shelter will be holding its second annual Happy Tails event. Any individuals or businesses that would like to sponsor or donate an auction item are asked to contact Lisa Slinkard at volunteer@janssenanimalshelter.org or call (713) 303-0837 by Friday, Sept. 8. Look for more information soon regarding buying tickets to Happy Tails at Freyburg Hall on Sept. 23.

LHS Class of 1958 Reunion

The La Grange High School Class of 1958 is planning the 65th reunion on Satuday, Sept. 16 at Frisch Auf! Valley Country Club at 11 a.m. Reservations for those attending should be made by Sept. 1. Cost is $30 per peson. Checks should be made to LHS Class of 1958. Send checks to Nancy Yates Kilty, 5434 FM 609, La Grange, Tx 78945. For more information contact Nancy at (979) 247-4789 or Charles Sivek at (956) 202-2541.