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Prayer Requests
Requests for our prayers being sent up for David New- man, John Edward, Todd Tilley, Bill Browning, Charles Jeffrey, Sr., April Burke, Rufus Rochelle, and Tron Carter.
We also send up prayers for a long time Villager, Virgil Bernard Johnson. He had recent surgery and is now on the mend.
Congratulations!!!
Ms. Naya Shelton is an ac- complished homeschooled graduate, who has both written and published 22 of her own books. She is a Riverview resi- dent and we send her our well wishes for a very successful fu- ture!
Brandon Regional Hospital recently earned an "A" for Pa- tient Safety by the Leapfrog Group, an independent non- profit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits.
Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Pub- lic Library had a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Au- gust 12, 2015 with members of the community in attendance
Progress Village Activity Schedule
Mondays: Social Time, Walk in the park, Zumba Gold Class,
August Birthday Celebrants
A very special birthday shout goes out to Deacon Willie C. Thomas from his loving wife, Emma and family. His cele- bration day will be August 24th. You are wished many more from family and friends!
Happy birthday wishes are sent to all August celebrants, in- cluding Mackaveli Barrett, who recently turned a year older. "Happy Birthday, Mac!"
Ms. Barbara Johnson had a big birthday celebration with family and friends at the Progress Village Recreation Center last Saturday, August 8, 2015. I was told it was a joyous celebration with lots of fun, food, music. Happy 70th Birth- day, Barbara from your friends in the Village!
Ms. Mary Ann Thornton
celebrated her 80th birthday at George E. Hodges Hall on Al- bany in West Tampa with 65 guests. You are wished many more happy birthdays from the Village family.
Belated birthday wish is sent to Ms. Pat Solomon, her spe-
cial day was August 6, 2015. Your family, friends, Red Hat- ters and Church family wish you many more!
Also a belated birthday wish is sent to Ms. Susie Ely from your sister, Mary Ann Thorn- ton. Ms. Ely celebrated an- other year on August 13, 2015, your family wishes you many more happy birthdays!
Sick And Shut-Ins
Please continue praying for our sick and shut-ins: Brenda Ford-Welch, Bob Anthony, Rhonda Williams, Eloise Griffin, Keith Ennis, Bar- bara Sprauve, Wayne Owens, Shatayshia Brin- son, Van Scott, Louvenia Henry, Lydia McNeal, Freida Washington, Bert Graham, Julius Robinson, Odessa Roberts, Eunice Sneed, Gail Ruff, Lena Jenkins, Daniel Elston, Barbara Edward, Mary Wa- ters, Viola Williams, Ruth Calloway, Evelyn Mobley, Joyce Watson, Calvin Pat- terson, Zan Balsen, and Linda Parer-Lee (mem.).
Games, Cards, Sit-N-Be Fit, Book Club.
Tuesdays: Social Time, Walk in the park, Current Events, Word Search, Games.
Wednesdays: Social Time, Walk in the park, Zumba Gold Class, Birthday celebrations, You be the Judge.
Thursdays: Social Time, Walk in the park, Line Dancing, Current Events, Movie Day.
Fridays: Social Time, Walk in the park, Bingo, Pictionary, Center Activities.
Meals On Wheels
Meals on Wheels of Tampa has expanded to Palm River and Progress Village areas.
They are seeking volunteers in those areas to deliver hot meals to your neighbors. If you or someone you know can use a hot meal delivered to the door, contact Meals on Wheels by calling 813-238-8410 or visit Meals On Wheels of Tampa.
This service can be benefi- cial to persons who are home re- cuperating from a hospital stay also.
Chess Club
Open to all ages! Come learn and play the ancient game with Coach Ted McNair. Chess helps improve memory, in- crease concentration and teach problem-solving skills, and it's fun too!!!
Join Coach Ted and players
on 1st and 3rd Saturdays from 10am-12pm at Riverview Li- brary in Riverview, Florida. Also every 2nd Monday at 5pm at the Riverview Library.
For questions, call Coach Ted at 813-431-5215.
Women Building Futures And Their Lives
More construction jobs are becoming available in the Tampa Market and women can be a part of this growth.
We encourage women to par- ticipate in all available training opportunities, it is not neces- sary to attend all 10 classes in order to benefit. Participants will also receive OSHA certifi- cate of safety training. Learn a trade by calling 813-232-3200, extension 233. 5023 N. Florida Avenue, Tampa, FL 33603
Scripture (Psalm 33:20-21)
Our soul waiteth for the Lord, he is our help and our shield: For our heart shall re- joice in him because we have trusted in his holy name.
F.Y.I. Remember to pray for Pres-
ident Barack Obama and family, our servicemen and women, and public servants.
Call your news for Progress Village and surrounding areas to Gloria at 813-270-2257.
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