Henryetta Lions Club gathered Oct. 30 at The Shack 2.0 for a meeting filled with community spirit, good news and upcoming service plans as members prepared for a busy season of giving and fellowship.

The meeting opened with a round of uplifting updates from members. Lion Bob Fowler shared that his recent cataract surgery was a success, while Lion Sheri Freeman returned from a rejuvenating week aboard a yacht. Lion Keith Green expressed gratitude that his daughter walked away from a car accident with only minor injuries, and Lion Alicia Dudley noted the success of the city’s recent Monster Mash event.

Minutes from the previous meeting were approved by motion from Lion Keith and seconded by Lion Bob. Tail Twister LouAnn Smith then added a special touch to the gathering by distributing greeting cards for Veterans Day. Members filled out the cards with heartfelt messages that will be delivered to veterans’ homes across the district.

Lion of the Day, Sheri Freeman, introduced the featured program speaker – fellow Lion Missy Nash – who was joined by The Henryettan online news team, Larry and Kjell. Together, they discussed Missy’s new online show, Mornings with Missy, which highlights women in the community and their unique life stories. The show aims to foster connections and remind women that they are not alone in their experiences. “It’s about bringing our community together through shared stories,” Missy explained, as fellow Lions applauded the project’s local impact.

— Upcoming Events & Service Opportunities The club also finalized details for several upcoming events:

• Main Street Trick or Treat – Oct. 31

• Final Bingo Night of the Year – Nov. 8: Proceeds from this final event will benefit Lions Meadows of Hope, a foster care agency supported by Lions across Oklahoma.

• Christmas Basket Applications – Nov. 17: In-person applications will be accepted from 1-6 p.m. at The Briefcase. Returning recipients can now apply online, thanks to the efforts of Lion Billie Been, who created the digital form to streamline the process.

The upcoming Lion of the Day and speaker schedule includes:

• Nov. 13: No Meeting (Veterans Day)

• Nov. 20: Amber Mordecai

• Nov. 27: No Meeting (Thanksgiving)

• Dec. 4: Billie Been

• Dec. 11: James Page

• Dec. 18: Neesha Herring

• Dec. 25: No Meeting (Christmas)