New officers for the Winter Haven La Sertoma Club were recently installed by Thelma Henry, the international director of the La Sertoma Club.
Now governing this local club are Terri Hobby, president Billy Sue Bourland, vice president, Sandy Weis, secretary Sondra Cole, treasurer Rosemary Staskus, sergeant at arms and Thelma Henry, chairman of the board. A round of applause goes out to Lorna Yongue, who won the 2008-2009 La Sertoma of the Year Award. Yongue was chairman of the club’s famous project, known as the “Pumpkin Patch fundraiser” for two years. Knit It The best part is the instructor. Classes will be taught by the award-winning Carolyn McEwen of Massachusetts. McEwen has a listing of over 40 various knitted patterns and 70 hand-knit items, including sweaters, scarves, baby items, and pet clothing.
Classes will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 1, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., and the first class is free.