The ladies of the Berlin Sunshine Club met Thursday, Oct. 12 at the Berlin Community Center. Members present were Peggy Hardman, Marilyn Bolte, Tootie Sanford, June Butts, Ann Bishop, Jill Bishop Hollis, Gail Wood, Becky Burke, Kathy Serpa, Karen Dunn, Becky Cook, Jo Schaffer, Joyce Rodgers, Susie Smith, Wanda Hodge and Patty Martin.

President Patty Martin called the meeting to order, and after a devotion and prayer, a meal of grilled hamburgers and hotdogs were provided by special guests, Sheriff Matt Gentry and several Cullman County Deputies. Sheriff Gentry spoke of special programs provided by law enforcement regarding gun safety, personal safety and the Citizens Academy weekly training. Citizens can learn many aspects of how the Sheriff’s Office operates.

In other club business, both secretary’s and treasurer’s reports were presented by Secretary Gail Wood.

The annual club Thanksgiving meal was held Nov. 16 at the Berlin Community Center. Members brought a friend or relative and a covered dish to be shared. George Walker prepared Boston butts again this year. The winning tickets for the porch swing and quilt were drawn right after the meal. The swing was won by Jill Bishop Hollis and the quilt was won by Floie Duvall.

The recent passing of long time Club member Jo Schaffer was mourned by members and community this past week.

The December 13 meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Members are to bring a wrapped $5 Christmas ornament.

Guests are welcome to attend any Sunshine Club meeting. For more information on the club or its events, contact President Patty Martin at 256-708-9437 or any club member. Women of all ages are welcome, you are not required to be a Berlin community resident.