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TONKAWA San Diego Elders Club TONKAWA
MIGHTY MINUTES TONKAWA secretary Roy Cook arrived early. Celia and Manuel Flores were also on time and were soon joined by Jerry Starnes and Rita. We appreciate Jonathan York, IHRC, coming down early to open the door for the TONKAWA gathering.
This is a superb turn out of our faithful TONKAWA membership and members of the American Indian Warriors association. We were pleased to see old friends in the Indian community but new to our regular meetings: Verna, Elizabeth, Carmella, Pricilla and Joe Rentiria. Many visitors are seen at our annual dinners but not as frequently at the monthly gatherings. Regardless of other priorities it is all good when we can gather to feast and enjoy each others’ company.
Jean Vigenault was a good girl to bring her Mother, Genevieve and her brother John. We know it is not easy for Genevieve to get around and we are blessed to be in her company. John was called upon for the blessing. Celia Flores had a Thanksgiving quiz and prizes for the right answers and for everyone there too. The combined membership decided to hold a dinner next month for their membership at the University Avenue Home Town Buffet on Wednesday of the 21th at 2pm.
There was an abundance of enthusiasm and laughter and excellent home cooked pot luck Turkey day food and pies. We ate up, cleaned up and chatted up our next month activities in addition to the recently passed Harvest dinner’s activities. We were still discussing or cussing options as we scooted out the door to follow on with the late afternoon activities- naps or Native American flute music at the Mission trails park 1 to 4pm.
Maybe we will see you and a friend (We are always recruiting Elders to be TONKAWA members!). It is always nice to see new members and guests drop in and are encouraged to return. This is a real nice down home meeting to attend. We are also very pleased to enjoy the regular attendance of TONKAWA along with community guests and family member.
Thank the Creator
and all of you for being there today. Mehan.
Respectfully submitted: TONKAWA Secretary Roy Cook |
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