Women’s club learns the art of dessert decorating

DOVER-FOXCROFT — The General Federation of Women’s Club (GFWC)/Miosac Club met at Thayer Parkway March 7. President Anne Cress welcomed members and guests, Kim and David Leighton. Rheba Michaud led the Club Collect, American’s Creed and the Pledge of Allegiance.
Secretary Diane Leighton then took roll with nine members responding and she read the minutes of the last meeting. Barb Austin, standing in for Pat Jones gave the treasurer’s report — there was no correspondence.
Austin advised the next meeting will be March 21 with Roxy McGlauflin and Wendy Hutchins as hostesses. The members will meet at the American Legion on Thursday to play bingo to benefit the Legion.
Cress reminded members to keep up with their volunteer sheets. She also reported that Sebec Lake Ice Out ticket sales are going well, and will still be available until March 31.
Wendy Hutchins, high school art contest chair, noted that the local art show will be March 26 at the Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church from 1-3 p.m. Refreshments will be served by club members. The District 3 meeting and art show will be held later in Pittsfield at the Congregational church. Those winners will go on to the state competition at spring convention
The GFWC Maine Spring Convention will be May 11-12 at Hollywood Slots in Bangor. Some members plan to attend.
Cindy Freeman-Cyr of the Spruce Run-Womancare Alliance requested club’s help for a “Caring Heart and Hands” luncheon. Members volunteered to make soups and sandwiches and some offered to serve.This falls under the club’s signature project of domestic violence awareness. Caring Hearts and Hands provides support for grandparents raising their grandchildren.
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned and the Leighton family took over the program. Members were asked to bring cookies or cakes to decorate as the masters, Kim and David Leighton, showed them how to decorate. Many had frosting all over themselves and some ate it right from the bag. Much laughter and fun ensued. Everyone enjoyed the evening, including the Leightons.
The next club meeting will be March 21.

Photo courtesy of GFWC/Miosac Club
FANCY DECORATED TREATS — Guests Kim Leighton, left, David Leighton and club member Diane Leighton helped members of the GFWC/Miosac Club learn how to decorate cookies and cakes during a recent meeting.