E-mail your “Community Events” to us: susqtran@epix.net; no phone-ins, please. We will publish events in the two issues prior to the event, free of charge for nonprofit or community events.

We regret that we cannot be responsible for keeping track of regular monthly events. Each must be submitted separately and are listed as space permits.

DECEMBER 3

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: Saturday, December 3 from 9:00am-3:00pm at Holy Name of Mary Church, 278 South Main St., Montrose. There will be a white elephant table, baked goods, hand crafted items, religious articles, Christmas decorations, homemade fresh wreaths, children’s craft and gift booth and more. Breakfast and lunch will be available, including takeout, with homemade soups, ethnic foods such as haluski, pierogies, arancini (rice balls) and other good food. There will be theme baskets and a raffle for some great merchandise.

HAM AND SCALLOPED POTATO DINNER: Saturday, December 3 starting at 5:00pm until gone at the VFW in Great Bend. Take outs available. Kids 5 and under eat free.

DECEMBER 4

CHRISTMAS CANTATA: Sunday, December 4 at 2pm at the Thompson United Methodist Church. “Emmanuel-God With Us” was arranged and composed by Lloyd Larson, Brenda Potter-Tiffany will Direct, Jeffrey Keyes will be the piano accompanist for the choir. Refreshments will be available after the program and is free to the public.

CHRISTMAS IN BRASS: Sunday, December 4 at the UMCC, 436 Main St., Great Bend at 1:30pm. The concert will feature Borderline Brass and Friends. Please bring canned fruit or a box of cereal for the Caring Community Food Pantry. Come and sing-a-long!

CHRISTMAS CASH BINGO: Sunday, December 4, at the Thompson Hose Co. doors and kitchen opens at 12:30, early bird bingo starts at 1:15, regular bingo starts at 2:00.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: Sunday, December 4 Knights Of Columbus Hall, 65 Kilrow St., Great Bend from 9:30am to Noon. Santa and his elves will be stopping by the KOC Hall for breakfast, on their way to the North Pole. Parents bring your cameras! Scrambled eggs, pancakes, hash brown potato, sausage, cereal, oatmeal, juice, hot coco, coffee and tea. There will be activities and treats for the children, face painting, cookie decorating, etc. Children 12 and under are free.

DECEMBER 6

CHRISTMAS TREE: Tuesday, December 6 from 11am-1pm at the Montrose Bible Conference. Christmas music, a devotional thought, a light lunch with seasonal goodies and teas, plus our “Around The World Nativities” on display in Dreyer Lodge. Reservations requested.

DECEMBER 7

ORGAN MEDITATION: Wednesday, December 7 at noon at the First Presbyterian Church, 367 Church Sr., Montrose. This half-hour Meditation, being led by Roberta Rowland Raybold, will be followed by a soup and bread luncheon in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited.

DECEMBER 9

CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT DINNER CONCERT: Friday, December 9 at 6pm (Concert starts at 6:30pm)at the Montrose Bible Conference. Trumpeter Chiz Rider will lead us in worship as we come to celebrate and give thanks for Jesus Christ the born King. Optional Bed and Breakfast (includes dinner concert, overnight lodging and breakfast). Reservations requested.

DECEMBER 10

SPAGHETTI AND HOMEMADE MEATBALLS DINNER: Saturday, December 10, Knights Of Columbus Hall 65 Kilrow St., Great Bend. Salad, bread, homemade dessert and beverage. Take-outs available.

MONDAY: Rotisserie style turkey, mashed potatoes, green and wax beans, whole wheat roll, pears and apricots.

TUESDAY: CENTER CLOSED- STAFF IN SERVICE

WEDNESDAY: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, herbed green beans, whole wheat roll, fruit cocktail.

THURSDAY: Baked macaroni and cheese with ham, stewed tomatoes, peas, cherry gelatin.

FRIDAY: Apple ginger pork loin, mashed potatoes, brussel sprouts, whole wheat roll, rice pudding.

Individuals met recently for their monthly insulin pump support group meeting at the Abington Library in Clarks Summit.  Meetings are open to the public for Type 1 diabetics who are on any kind of insulin pump or are considering a pump.  Sometimes a diabetes educator joins the group to share information and to answer questions.  Members are also working to have a dietician make a presentation to the group in the future.

Pictured (l-r) are the members of the Type 1 Insulin Pump Support Group who met at the Abington Library: Charlie Saxe, Cindy Reynolds, Grace Hauenstein, Donna Theobald.

Type 1 diabetics learn from each other during the support group meetings.  Members present at the November meeting included Grace Hauenstein who was diagnosed 3 years ago; Cindy Reynolds who has been diabetic 43 years ago; Charlie Saxe who was diagnosed 49 years ago and Donna Theobald, a 16 year diabetic.  Members are all ages and come from many different areas but all have one goal, to manage their diabetes in order to remain healthy and to avoid complications.

The next meeting is on Friday, December 16 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Abington Library.  The meeting is open to anyone who has any type of pump, is considering a pump or has a family member or friend who is on the pump.  Support is one of the most important things in dealing with diabetes because it is a 24 hour job.  Sharing information gives individuals power in dealing with this chronic condition which takes daily monitoring for a long and active life.  Many of the participants are proof that it can be done.