Due to the pandemic, our Gilbert-Summit Senior Center was closed for 1.5 years. Good news: The center will reopen July 6.

Director Donna Neel said opening will begin with Phase 1 practicing social distancing for a few weeks. Activities for members will also be limited. Meals on Wheels and lunches will be served.

If you are a senior 60 years or older you can join. For details call 803-892-5745.

THE COUNT is in. Gilbert-Summit Branch Library book club members have chosen their summer reading book, “A Man Called Ove” by Fredrick Backman to discuss.

The other book choices were: “Before She was Helen” by Caroline Cooney, and “Sold on a Monday” by Kristina McMorris.

The book club will continue through August. Summer reading for children, “Tails & Tales,” is going well. Due to issues with Creator Studio, the library is unable to share videos on their Facebook page. Videos are posted to the Lexington County Facebook page.

BEST WISHES TO Gilbert Middle School retirees Lynn Marie Heelan, Miriam Matthews, Debbie Pstrak, Jackie Shealy, Michelle Watkins, Elaine Rej and Curt Burnette. A “Meet & Greet” was recently held for new GMS Principal Dr. Kyle Meetze.

BIRTHDAY wishes to Jean Baird, Jerry Adams, Juanita Spence, Grady Wilson, Dana Dunkelberger, Sue Cross, Nathan Patterson, Judy Dunkelberger, Georgia Attaway, Sharon Cook, Bill Tarte, W.C. Oswalt, Selena Schumpert, and Jim Grimm.