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Donna Neel, director of the Gilbert-Summit Senior Center, said said a new assistant director has been hired. Welcome to Meloney Gilpatrick Wesolowski. She replaces Assistant Director Annette Pierce, who recently retired. Pierce worked at the GSSC for 12 years. She wanted to retire and spend more time with her family.

Director Neel tells us the members have a busy November. Last week members took a day trip to Riverbanks Zoo and went to Beulah United Methodist Church for a Thanksgiving dinner. This week they made Thanksgiving turkey candy holders,and celebrated November birthdays.

Other activities this month include games, arts and crafts, shopping trips, exercise and health seminars. Director Neel said she would like the community to become more aware of the activities and what GSSC offers for seniors. If you are a senior age 60 or above and are interested in learning more about the GSSC call Director Neel at 892-5745.

nine Gilbert Middle School students were chosen recently to sing with the Lexington District One Children’s Honor Choir. Students had to audition for a spot in the choir. Those who were chosen then received an invitation to join the choir. The Lexington District One Children’s Honor Choir will perform in December at the South Carolina Governor’s Carol Lighting.

Congratulations to these students who were chosen: Alexis Amick, Caroline Beasley, Eva Berry, Carter Coggins, Cassidy Craps, Matthew Dawson, Riley Garrell, Cassidy Gary and Caedyn Hooker.

Congratulations to Gilbert Middle School teacher Bonnie Phillips, who was chosen at GMS Teacher of the Year.

This week Cotton Branch Animal Sanctuary was given a special event to benefit the farm. This event was given by the David Yurman, Charlotte. A reception was held for the farm and 10% of the purchases during the event were donated to CBAS. David Yurman is a jewelry designer.

Birthday wishes this week to Rhonda Black, Tonya Padgett, Julia Pizzuti, Jessie Davis, Irby Goff, Carla Allen, Mitzi Oswald, Margaret Smith, Angie Posey, Drew Harmon, Gene Miller, Tristan Taylor, Jake Miller, Jackie Chester, Josh Blizzard, Trey Lundeen, Ann Amick, Evelyn Miller, Leicia Miller, Charlene Wood, and Carrie Fink.