The Down East Seniors Club held its Dec. 2 meeting at the Blind Center of North Carolina in Washington. President Stewart Rumley led the meeting. Jim Hackney played for the singing of “God Bless America” and Charlie Mike Smith gave the invocation. Dick Paul, Bob Diefendorf and Ed Hamrick provided humor.

President Rumley announced that Dick Robinson had passed away since the last meeting.

Bill Cates reminded the club about ringing the Salvation Army bell at Wal-Mart on Dec. 5.

Ed Hamrick reminded the club of the Dec. 16 Christmas party. He said he had to have a final count by Dec. 9. Members should also pay by that date. The club will pay for the meals of widows of deceased members.

Jim Hackney played the piano and led a sing-along of Christmas songs and hymns. The club members and several clients of the Blind Center participated in singing. Hackney also related the background of several of the songs.

Hutch Stage won the 50/50 drawing.