Winchester Civic Association Unveils Zilss Memorial Hall Historical Marker
Winchester area residents celebrated Flag Day by decorating Highway 153 through Winchester with rows of American Flags on both sides of the road through town, dedicating a plaque of historical recognition for Zilss Hall, showing their patriotism with their clothing and having an old fashion ice cream social. Festivities were enjoyed by a number of celebrants.
Women’s Luncheon
The July luncheon for the Winchester Women will be on Thursday, July 9 at 11 a.m. at Murphy’s Steakhouse in Winchester. Please come and bring a friend. Contact Bobbie Hajek, at (970) 639-1646, to make reservations so she can let the restaurant know the number of participants.
Quilt Block Class
If you are interested in taking a quilt block class, the next class will be scheduled on July 11 and runs from 10 a.m.– 4 p.m. with a cost of $90.
Quilt Block Class
If you are interested in taking a quilt block class, the next class will be scheduled on June 13 and runs from 10 – 4 p.m. with a cost of $90. All supplies are provided for you to finish a 2’x2’ block. Design templates are available. Please dress appropriately for painting. Bring your lunch and beverage. There is a refrigerator, microwave, and Keurig available Class size is limited to 10. To register for a class go to www.quiltblocktrail.com and complete the registration form. Your registration is not confirmed until payment is received. After filling in the registration form you may pay by credit card. Look for “click here” to complete the transaction. If you wish to pay by check, make checks payable to WACA and send them to: WACA, 8945 FM 153, Winchester Texas 78945. For more information, contact Karen Kilian at (979) 966-7091.
Recycling Trailer
All cardboard boxes need to be broken down before placing them in the recycling trailer. We would appreciate it if you made sure that you close the bins so that any trash will remain in the bins and not blow out. The Winchester Recycling trailer is located on the side of Zilss Hall on Memorial Hall Street. Place your recycling in the appropriate bins.
Winchester Area VFD
Winchester Fire Department needs you. The fire department has only 14 first responders currently. They are in desperate need for young men or women who would like to be trained to be first responders and help their community. Contact a fire department member for more information.
Winchester Quilt Block Trail Drive out to Winchester, pick up a map at Murphy’s or Zilss Hall, and enjoy viewing the 65 quilt blocks displayed in our area on the Quilt Block Trail. The trail is self-driven, available at your convenience, and is a wonderful way to spend an afternoon viewing quilt blocks on fences, gates, barns, and houses that can be seen from the road. Winchester Barn Board Quilt Trail maps may be picked up at the Texas Quilt Museum, Casino Hall, the Wendish Museum, Zilss Hall, Murphy’s Steakhouse, quilt stores, and other businesses in Giddings, Smithville, and La Grange.
Zilss Community Hall
Anyone wishing to rent Zilss Hall should contact (512) 434-0292.
The Little Free Library The library is on the covered patio at the Hall and is always open and has a variety of authors. Space is limited, if you donate a book(s) look through the current selection and take as many as you leave.
Birthdays
Wishing birthday greetings to Johnny Green-June 23; Candice Hill-24; Pernice Latimer- 27; Madelyn Franke-28; and Justin Klehm-29.
Anniversaries
Anniversary congratulations to Dorothy and Roger Loewe and Becky and Rich Leer-June 29.
Winchester United Methodist Winchester United Methodist Church has service on the first and third Sunday of the month at 9 a.m. Richard Johnson is the pastor.
Shiloh Baptist Church
The Shiloh Baptist Church is located on FM 153 at North Raymond Road. For more information, contact Rev. Paul Whitmill at (512) 629-1428.
St. Michael’s Lutheran
The weekly worship service takes place at 9 a.m. on Sunday morning in the sanctuary. Following the worship service, you may gather in the Education Building for Bible Study and Sunday School beginning at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Nate Hill is the pastor.
Calendar of Coming Events June 23 - Young at Heart meets at 2 p.m. at Zilss Hall.
Have News?
Contact Rhoda Gersch at (512) 237-0842 or e-mail rmgersch@yahoo.com.
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