Winchester Area Civic Association Scholarship Deadline Approaching
This year the association will be offering a $1,000 scholarship to a person enrolled or enrolling in an institute of higher learning for careers in the professions of nursing, teaching, criminology/peace officer, fire sciences, dental, radiology/imaging or EMT certification/paramedic degree.
To qualify you must be a resident of Fayette County and enrolled in college or approved program by the fall of 2021 or been enrolled for at least one semester. You must have a GPA of 2.5.
For more information or to receive a scholarship application please contact Barbara Schafer at richardbarbschafer@gmail.com. Application deadline is May 30, 2021.
Team Winchester
Team Winchester appreciates everyone for the donations received supporting the MS Texas 150 Bike Ride. Inclement weather conditions prevented the ride from taking place, a disappointment for the Team Winchester riders, Amanda Hart and Tom Atkins who were to start in La Grange and finish in College Station, a ride of just over 80 miles. They raised donations of over $4,275 which goes for Multiple Sclerosis research and patient support. Both riders plan on riding next year and are looking for other team members. If you would like to participate, look for more information in this column when details of next year’s ride come out.
Young at Heart
Dominos were played at Young at Heart this week. Participants were excited to see one another after a year of staying safe from COVID-19. A decision was made to meet again on Tuesday, March 25 at 2 p.m. at Zilss Hall for games and fellowship. Please come, bring a dish to share and join your neighbors.
Book Club Meeting
The Winchester Book Club has selected the book “The Only Woman in the Room” by Marie Benedict for its May review. The book explores the unbelievable life of the woman better known as movie star Hedy Lamarr. However, an invention she patented in 1942 eventually becomes part of the foundation for the modern cell phone. The club will meet on May 18 at 7 p.m. at Zilss Hall. Sherry Murphy will be leading the discussion. Please come and join.
Movie Night at The Park
The Board of Missions and Board of Education will be hosting a movie night at SMLC Park on Saturday, May 22 at 6 p.m., and everyone is welcome. Grab your favorite comfy seating and come join us for a family-friendly movie at the park. Hot dogs and popcorn will be provided, and adults can bring their own beverages. Invite your neighbors and bring friends. To help us plan for numbers, you can RSVP to the Facebook event @smlcwinchestertx or to the church office at (979) 242-3444 or secretary@ stmichaelswinchester.org.
Barn Board Quilt Trail
Winchester Barn Board 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 viewing the wildflowers and the beautiful quilt 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 greeting are sent to Barbara Schafer and Mikayla Peschke – May 19; Greg Roeber -22; Julie Bundick and Debra Craig – 23; and Greg Fryer – 24.
Anniversaries
Congratulation on the wedding anniversary of Nicki and Brandon Gooch – May 19; Jennifr and Tad Hatton and Molly and Kyle Koenning – 24..
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. The new worship format will allow those who are comfortable returning to worship service in the sanctuary to do so while still making accommodations for those who would prefer to participate from their vehicles in the parking lot. The wearing of a mask or face covering is optional currently for those participating in the sanctuary. Every other pew will be marked off to allow spacing between groups. If you have questions or concerns, please call Pastor Nate at (979) 966-8036. You can continue to attend to worship in your car.
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 FM 153 at North Raymond Road. For more information, please contact Rev Paul Whitmill at (512) 629-1428.
In Our Prayers
Betsy Anderson, Steve Burton, Sherry Cook, Jeanette Franke, Marian Fritsche, Sam Gibbs, Evelyn Haschke, Audrey Koenning, Bea Kilian, Mary Lehmann, Rose Lehmann, Ramona Lopez, Jodi Miller, Henry Pearson and Raymond Schulz.
Calendar of Events
May 18-Winchester Round Table Book Club meets at 7 p.m. at Zilss Hall.
May 22-Movie Night at St. Michael’s Park at 6 p.m.
May 25-Young at Heart meets at 2 p.m. at Zilss Hall.
Have News?
If anyone has news to share, call Rhoda Gersch at (979) 242- 3213 or email rmgersch@yahoo.com.