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SPJST Youth Section

Lodge 30, Taiton youth assists at community scholarship games party

Dear Readers,

On Sunday, December 4, 2022, we held our December SPJST meeting in conjunction with the St. John’s Scholarship Games Party. We discussed upcoming dates. Then as older youth members, we assisted elderly citizens with getting their food and bingo cards to their tables. It was a fun evening. Grant Bubela, age 17 —SPJST—

Lodge 30, Taiton youth enjoys community games party

Hey, Readers!

I had a blast on Sunday, December 4, 2022, playing bingo at the St. Johns scholarship games party. As SPJST members, we helped by cooking chicken noodle soup and sandwiches to sell as concessions for the games party. It was a great evening seeing people from all over our community come out to support this event. Grady Lange, age 8 —SPJST—

Lodge 47, Seaton youth ready for Christmas

Dear Vestnik Readers,

It’s Christmas time, almost. I still have not decided what I should get from Santa. The SPJST lodge Christmas party was fun. I got to leave early and go to my friend’s birthday party. The cake was good. My elf, Cookie, came. He is hiding in my room today. The past weekend, I got to open presents at my Mawmaw and Pawpaw’s house. I got a basketball. On Christmas, my grandparents, uncle, and aunts are coming over. Fraternally, Andrew Ordogne, age 7 —SPJST—

Lodge 47, Seaton youth: it’s the best time of the year

Dear Vestnik Readers,

It is almost Christmas! I can’t wait to get presents. It will be the best time of the year. We had a wonderful time at Lodge 47, Seaton’s Christmas party. We first had our monthly meeting. Then, we did a skit followed by visits with Santa. We had a delicious meal of pork steak and potluck. It was a fun day. This Friday, it will be the last day of school till after winter break. I can’t wait. Thursday is polar express day, and we get to wear pajamas. Friday is our Christmas party, and it is a half day. Have a great and festive Christmas! Fraternally, Travis Ordogne, age 10 —SPJST—

Lodge 84, Dallas youth busy with fraternal activities

Dear Readers,

The youth of Lodge 84, Dallas are staying busy keeping up with different fraternal activities to wind up the 2022 youth year. As you know, the new quarter will be starting in January so we are trying to end the year with a bang. I am not sure what all we have going in January, but I will be sure to report on it!

Fraternally, Josh Tucker, age 12 —SPJST—

STATE DUCHESS VANESSA RIHA VISITS SPJST HOME OFFICE; RIDES IN TEMPLE CHRISTMAS PARADE

Ahoj, Readers!

On Monday, December 5, 2022, we headed to Temple and the SPJST Home Office to participate in the Christmas parade. I had so much fun riding in the Corvette! There were so many people to wave to that my arm got a little tired, but I was having so much fun I barely noticed. I also really loved that I got to see the Christmas tree at the Home Office with all the ornaments from years past. It is a really special tradition that I am glad we have! I hope everyone is having a wonderful Christmas season so far!

Vanessa Riha, age 9 2022-2023 State Duchess Lodge 30, Taiton —SPJST—

Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club Donates 427 Pounds of Food to Brazos Valley Food for Families Drive

Wednesday, December 7, 2022 • Submitted by Holly Narro, Youth Leader

Wow, just wow! Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club recently donated 427 pounds of food and $200 to the Brazos Valley Food for Families Food Drive in Burleson County on Wednesday, December 7, 2022. The youth club was also featured on a live segment of KBTX Channel 3 News. Way to go, New Tabor!

Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club Visits Ennis Care Center During Christmas Season

SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club entertained Ennis Care Center residents by singing Christmas carols and presenting them with crafty bluebirds for the tree that the youth made for them. We also made decorations for them that they put on their dining room tables. The staff was happy to receive a large plate of Christmas cookies from us in thanks for all they do in taking care of our family and friends. —Rita Holland, Youth Leader

TOP LEFT PHOTO: Residents enjoy the program. TOP PHOTO 2: Bluebirds on the tree. TOP PHOTO 3: Story of the bluebird. TOP RIGHT PHOTO: Decorated snow scene with Christmas tree pine cones.

LEFT PHOTO: Rita presents Christmas cookies to Activities Director Susan Spaniel Tekell and her staff.

RIGHT PHOTO: SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis youth members and parents who sang at Ennis Care Center.