Bureau County Republican

IV Midday Connection will meet July 19

Reservations due July 5

OGLESBY — The Illinois Valley Midday Connection, a non-denominational Christian Women’s Group, invites all women from the Illinois Valley area to come to its monthly luncheon and program at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 19, at the Deer Park Country Club, 100 Deer Park Lane, Oglesby (south off of Route 71, about one-half mile west of Route 178).

The theme for the July luncheon is “A Hike Thru Life.” The speaker will be Tamera Perry from Indianapolis, Ind. She is a writer, counselor and social worker. The title of her presentation is “The Path to Find True Love’s Voice.”

The special feature will be Michael Borcky, IEMA Region 23 coordinator, who will give information on emergency preparedness.

Special music will be guitar music by Jacob Sanchez.

There are no membership fees or special requirements to attend. Deer Park is all handicapped accessible, and everyone who would like to meet new people and enjoy a good program is welcome. The cost for the lunch and program is $19 inclusive, paid at the door.

It is essential that most reservations and or cancellations are made by Tuesday, July 5. Free child care is available if a reservation is made by the deadline. After July 5, call anyway to let them know you want to come, and they will advise; call Vickie at 815-223-4687 or Anita at 815-223-2852. Email reservations can be sent to scolari12@comcast.net. Any special prayer requests are also accepted with reservations.

This event is sponsored by Stonecroft Ministries of Overland Park, Mo.

The group will have an Illinois Valley Prayer Connection at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 12, at the Liberty Restaurant in Peru. All women are invited to come for prayer and fellowship. For more information, call 815-474-9528.