Joanne Lindholm photo Golden K Chairperson Joan Jouppi introduces guest speaker Katie Cherney, program director at The Cure.

KINGSFORD — When the thoughts of a long winter are getting you down, you could benefit from the advice of a pumpkin — be well rounded, get plenty of sunshine, give thanks for life’s beauty, have a thick skin, keep growing, be outstanding in your field and think big.

As Golden K seniors gather on Monday morning, we are all thankful for the sunny yet brisk day. The warm coffee and camaraderie that awaits within the doors is always welcome.

Chairperson Joan Jouppi brought everyone to their feet with a tapping of the gavel. Alyce Derwinski played the melodies, as Rich Ochoa led the singing of old, familiar songs.

Jouppi introduced the day’s guests, Kendra Trulock, Ka

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