Benefit for Debby Frossard planned

BARK RIVER — A benefit for Debby (Kleikamp) Frossard is being planned for Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020 at the Bark River Senior Center. Frossard was recently diagnosed with colorectal cancer and has a nine month chemotherapy/radiation treatment plan. The benefit is being planned by family and friends to help defray travel, medical and loss of wages during her treatment.

A pancake breakfast is planned from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be a bake sale, bucket raffles, 50/50, and gun raffle during the pancake breakfast.

An account has been set up at Flagstar Bank for monetary donations. Donations are also being sought for the benefit. Call Benefit Chairperson Doreen Bower at 906-466-0155 to arrange for pick up of any donations.

‘Longest Night’ worship service set for Dec. 22

GLADSTONE — While many folks are singing “Joy to the World,” to celebrate the Christmas holidays, some folks find this a difficult time of year. If you or someone you love is struggling this year, finding joy to be elusive, consider visiting Memorial United Methodist Church for a gentler time of worship on Sunday, Dec. 22 at 3 p.m. During the service, there will be time to acknowledge grief, losses, and difficulties in the sacred space of the sanctuary, surrounded by the evergreens and wreaths that symbolize renewed life and encircling love. Quieter Christmas songs will be sung, readings from the gospel will be shared, and prayers for those who are hurting will be prayed.

The smaller, quieter service may also be appropriate for those who struggle with crowds, such as loved ones with dementia or other conditions.

The church is fully accessible and is located at 1920 Lake Shore Dr. in Gladstone.

Escanaba Elks New Year’s Eve Celebration

ESCANABA — Escanaba Elks Lodge 354 will be sponsoring a New Year’s Eve Celebration. The Lodge will have a public license to sell alcohol that day. Admission is by ticket only, with only 500 tickets being sold. Admission includes a buffet and beverages at free or reduced prices.

The party begins at 6 p.m. Live entertainment will be provided by “Jam Band” from 10 p.m. until 12:30 a.m.

Tickets may be obtained at the Lodge, located at 510 Ludington St., in Escanaba, or by mailing P.O. Box 354, Escanaba MI, 49829. When requesting tickets by mail, include your name, address and phone number.

MADD seeks volunteers

ESCANABA — Volunteers are needed for MADD. Opportunities are available for those interested in volunteering a couple of times a year or a couple of times a week. There are a wide variety of opportunities to match interests and expertise. Some options include speaking, answering the help-line calls, organizing victim impact panels, mailing information or just displaying MADD red ribbons.

To get started, email betsy.harris@madd.org or call 906-474-9346.

Opportunity offered to save memories

ESCANABA — OSF Hospice is offering the “Life Memories” program. The Life Memories program allows OSF Hospice patients who are in the final stages of life the opportunity to relive and relate their memories for their loved ones. Volunteers conduct the person’s “life story” interviews and record them to DVD.

The program is a free service to their patients and their families. All information is kept confidential. Those interested in participating should contact OSF Hospice at 786-3915.

Line dancing halted at Gladstone Senior Center

GLADSTONE — Line dancing at the Gladstone Senior Center will be discontinued over the holidays and will resume Friday, Jan. 3, 2020. For more information or to sign up, call 906-428-2843.