Health & Lifestyles – Page 38 – The Devine News

Quilts, textiles enhance DAAS concert

Roberta Dossey was one of a number of quilters who displayed works at the DAAS concert.

In the 30th season of the Devine Area Artists’ Series, something new was added to the February 8 concert. Continue reading “Quilts, textiles enhance DAAS concert”

Divine Savior Lutheran Church celebrates 30 years

The Rev. Bruce Drees (right), first pastor of Divine Savior, poses for a photo with current pastor Rev. Randall Wehmeyer following the Jan. 19 Anniversary Service.

“We are saved by grace alone” was the cry of the Lutheran Reformers in the 16th Century. Continue reading “Divine Savior Lutheran Church celebrates 30 years”

Showband Colao plus quilt and textile exhibit Feb. 8

Ray Colao is performing at the George S. Woods Community Center in Devine on Saturday, Feb. 8.

Colao, an accomplished professional show band that has graced stages all over the United States, will perform at the February 8 concert of the Devine Area Artists’ Series. Continue reading “Showband Colao plus quilt and textile exhibit Feb. 8”

Devine Golf Club tournament, Super Bowl party a huge success

With over 150 people at the Superbowl Party, and 21 teams in the golf tournament, the Devine Golf Course’s Super Bowl weekend event was a huge success.
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Vera honored for reaching milestone birthday

Ofilia G. Vera was honored for reaching her 100th birthday by Mayor Tommy Ortiz during the Natalia City Council meeting on January 27. Vera turned 100 on Jan. 27, and also received proclamations honoring her from Texas State Representative Andrew Murr, Texas State Senator Pete Flores, and US Congressman Will Hurd. Pictured with Vera are her granddaughter, Councilwoman Selica Vera, and Mayor Ortiz.

Ofilia Vera was honored for reaching her 100th birthday on January 27 with a proclamation from the City of Natalia. Continue reading “Vera honored for reaching milestone birthday”

Devine Food Pantry is purchasing building to have permanent home

After years of struggling to operate the food pantry in several different locations, and at times not sure that we will have a place to operate from, the Devine Food Pantry is purchasing the building and property where we are currently leasing. Continue reading “Devine Food Pantry is purchasing building to have permanent home”

Huajilla Unit returns to Pearsall

Francine Gasch, Case Worker Supervisor for CASA, spoke at the Huajilla Unit meeting on Jan. 27.

After several years’ absence, the Huajilla Unit of Retired Teachers returned to Pearsall on January 27, 2020, for its monthly meeting. Continue reading “Huajilla Unit returns to Pearsall”

Devine Garden Club meeting Jan. 23

Members of the Devine Garden Club posed for a picture at their December meeting.

The next meeting of the Devine Garden Club will be Thursday, January 23, 3:00 pm at St. Matthias Episcopal Church, 801 N. Teel, Devine. Continue reading “Devine Garden Club meeting Jan. 23”

Current Events Club meeting features presentation on ancestry

Our January 14th Current Events meeting was held in the home of Kay Shultz with Judy Jopling and Susan Brauchle as co-hostesses. Continue reading “Current Events Club meeting features presentation on ancestry”

Reading Club for students K, 1st, and 2nd Grad to be offered @ the Driscoll Public Library

Does your child need a little help with reading or writing? If so they will be a perfect fit for the new club at the Driscoll Public Library. Continue reading “Reading Club for students K, 1st, and 2nd Grad to be offered @ the Driscoll Public Library”