The monthly birthday/anniversary party was held at the Staples Senior Citizen’s Center on March 9 with 24 members in attendance. Seated in front are Edie and Don Petree, who celebrated their wedding anniversary. Back, are, left to right: Cindy Hankey, Jan Pogreba, Francis Motl, Betty Roline and Brad Bredemeier, all celebrating their March birthdays.

The party had a St. Patrick’s Day theme and the guests were entertained with the reading of several Irish Blessings. (Submitted photo)