TORONTO — The Toronto Sunrise Seniors celebrated Halloween at their Oct. 25 meeting at the Karaffa Recreation Centre.

President Barbara Pritts welcomed members and guest Donna Farmer to the room decorated with a variety of pumpkins and Halloween characters.

Co-Chaplain Gloria Boley blessed the dinner, which included roast beef sandwiches and side dishes provided by members.

After dinner, members recited the Pledge of Allegiance and thanked the kitchen committee consisting of Dora Oiler, Social Secretary Mary Ann Landerfield and Candi Murphy.

Secretary Karen Martin read the minutes of the previous meeting and Treasurer Judy Sabol presented the financial report.

Sabol reminded that membership dues are being collected and must be paid if members wish to attend the December Christmas dinner.

Landerfield announced that she had sent get-well cards to members and announced that the November kitchen committee would include Nancy Bodrog, Phyllis Smith, Louie Nelson and Paul Sherwood.

Pritts reminded members that the group will hold two meetings in November.

Friday’s meeting will be a traditional Thanksgiving dinner.

A sign-up sheet was distributed to members so they could note what others planned to bring to the dinner.

She mentioned that Friday would be the last day of collecting toys for the Toys for Toronto collection. The November 22 meeting will be a regular meeting.

Pritts circulated a sign-up sheet for the annual Christmas dinner, scheduled for Dec. 6 at Karaffa Commons.

Sandi Radvansky updated her membership on the Dec. 3 trip to the Ohio Star Theater in Amish Country to see “A Christmas Carol.” There are still one or two places available for anyone who wishes to attend. The public is welcome to participate in all trips taken by seniors, officials said.

Brenda Fetty was recognized as Member of the Month and received a gift certificate to Reisbecks.

The evening’s activity was to share a story about something really scary.

Several members took part in the activity, sharing stories on topics such as large flocks of birds, being caught in a tornado whirlwind, the ghost that lives in the Steubenville library, the loss of ‘a toddler while visiting the beach and “bats, bats and more bats.”

Patti Losey was the winner of the scary story activity. She received a fall centerpiece for her victory.

The winners of the 50/50 drawing were Bodrog and Joyce Gribben.

After telling Halloween jokes, the meeting was adjourned. Members played bingo. The winners were Losey, Murphy, Bea Lytle, Ethel Stevens, Betty Mossor, Ken Emery, Frank Marino, Fetty, Boley, Bodrog, Sabol and Mary Jane Emery.

The next meeting will be Friday at 5 p.m. Anyone age 55 or older and residing in Ohio is welcome.