The Friends and Neighbors Home Extension Club met April 22 with Antonia Rodriguez serving as hostess.

She had prepared a luncheon for the 10 members present. Emma Tatlock stopped by and took a club picture.

Ruby Niccum opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and club creed.

Devotional leader Ruth Bateman discussed a book about heaven, flowers and hope. She said God has made everything beautiful in its time (Ecclesiastes 3:11), including the mature flower, rose of Sharon, flax flower and her personal favorite, the Virginia bluebell. All flowers symbolize hope.

The secretary’s report was read and approved. The treasurer reported she had collected dues from 13 members and sent a payment to the treasurer’s office and also paid for flowers for funerals.

There wasn’t any unfinished business. It was reported on the upcoming surgeries of Pegi Bricker.

Niccum reminded members of Achievement Night to be held on May 12 St. Paul Lutheran Church Borchers and that any cultural arts made in the last two years are to be taken and displayed. Members also should take donations for Community Provisions of Jackson County. The group will meet at 5 p.m., and Achievement Night will serve as the May meeting.

Vera Robbins gave a citizenship lesson reminding everyone to study the candidates and be sure to vote in the primary election May 3.

The next meeting will be June 28 at the home of Bateman with Jan Caplinger co-hosting.