TORONTO — Vice President Sandi Radvansky and the members of the Toronto Sunrise Seniors welcomed guests Chris Orris and Dana Troski to the Aug. 8 meeting at the Karaffa Recreation Center.

Radvansky provided the blessing prior to the meal which featured pulled-pork sandwiches.

Following dinner, members recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

Secretary Karen Martin conducted the roll call of officers and read the minutes from the July 25 meeting.

Treasurer Lynn Miller gave the financial report, which was filed for audit.

Social Secretary Mary Ann Landerfield announced those who were celebrating an August birthday or anniversary.

Landerfield then introduced Orris and Troski, who gave a presentation on hospice and palliative care.

Guests supplied fresh lemonade for members, who enjoyed sipping the beverage while asking questions about the differences in hospice and palliative care.

Landerfield announced those who will serve on the kitchen committee in September. The committee will include Mary Lou Emery, Kenny Emery, Dale Martin and Karen Martin.

Radvansky reminded those traveling with the Toronto Senior Citizens group on Friday, that the bus will leave the Karaffa Recreation Center rather than Red Knight Stadium parking lot, as there will be a football game that evening.

Radvansky shared information about the Riding the Rails trip planned for Sept. 30 through Oct. 2.

This will be a two-night, three-day trip and includes riding the Cass Scenic Railroad, Smoke Hole Caverns and Blackwater Falls State Park. Information can be obtained by contacting Karen Krause at (740) 264-5817 or Patty Smith at (330) 386-7309.

Bea Lytle was recognized as member of the month and presented with a gift card.

Hank Sheets sold tickets for the 50/50 drawing, which was won by Donna Farmer and Mary Ellen Marion.

The two gifts provided by Valley Hospice were won by Candi Murphy and Mary Lou Deku.

The next meeting will be held Friday. Any resident of Ohio who is 55 years of age or older is welcome to attend.

Following adjournment, members enjoyed playing bingo with Joe Radvansky calling the numbers.