Gladstone Legion to meet May 13

GLADSTONE — A special American Legion Post 71 meeting will be held May 13, at 5 p.m., at 802 Delta Ave. in Gladstone.

This will be a reorganization meeting, nominations for offices and elections will take place. All American Legion members are asked to come to this meeting and make their vote and voice count. There are also many committee positions available.

State retirees luncheon

GWINN — State of Michigan Retirees and their guests will meet for a luncheon meeting at the Up North Events Center in Gwinn on Monday, May 13. Luncheon will begin at noon. Retirees and their guests need to make reservations with Edgar Sommers by calling 906-250-5560 no later than Sunday, May 5.

The lunch buffet will include ribs, fish and fowl specials along with a select vegetable and potato selection, followed by a dessert and beverage. Cost of the reservation will be $20.

Special speakers for the event will include Arva Overton, Blue Cross insurance specialist for the State of Michigan Retirees and a presentation on TRIAD in the Marquette County area which provides protections and services for senior citizens.

All members of SERA (State Employee Retirees Association) and their guests are welcome. Any retiree from State of Michigan employment is welcome to attend.

The members of the 906 SERA Board of Directors for 2024 will be introduced at the meeting.

Members may pay 2024 dues at the meeting.

MARSP meets Thursday

MENOMINEE — The Menominee County Chapter of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP) will meet on Thursday, May 9, at the Little Nugget Clubhouse on East County Rd. 338, Carbondale, Mich. Registration will be from 11:15 to 11:55 a.m. CDT, with the lunch served at noon. On the menu is a chicken dinner at a cost of $13.

The program will include a welcome back and a brief business meeting. MARSP Area Representative Don Johnson will give information about insurance and legislative issues. For late reservations or cancellations members should call Linda Linczeski at 906-863-8892 or e-mail her at llinczeski@hotmail.com.

Holy Name Class of ’64

ESCANABA — The Holy Name Class of 1964 will be having a 60th class reunion on Saturday, Sept. 14. There will be a Mass, social hour, dinner and dance at the House of Ludington. Registration is due by June 1. For more information, call Ellie at 906-789-9034. Leave a message if there is no answer.