The Sullivan Independent News

Community members are invited to participate in a free Yoga Plus class that will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Jan. 10, 17, 24 and 31, at the St. Matthew Lutheran Church.
Yoga Plus is designed for all shapes and sizes, including those who struggle with  their weight. This program focuses on strength, flexibility and balance with a series of yoga poses that are modified to fit your ability. The class will move at a gentle [...]

Wed., Jan. 4 - Gold’n spicy chicken cutlet, cauliflower with cheese, zucchini, mixed fruit, graham crackers, wheat bread, milk
Thurs., Jan. 5 - Ham steak with Great Northern beans, carrots, spinach, corn bread, whole grain brownie cookie, milk
Fri., Jan. 6 - Smothered steak with sauteed onions and gravy over noodles, country vegetables, pickled beets, spiced peaches, wheat roll, milk
Mon., Jan. 9 - Meatloaf with gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, Mandarin oranges, vanilla wafers, wheat bread, milk
Tues., [...]

Are you planning your wedding and don’t know where to begin? Feeling a little overwhelmed by your wedding to-do list?  What are the latest trends for Prom this year? Attending a bridal and prom show is the best place for the busy bride or Prom goer to get started.
The Sullivan Area Chamber of Commerce will once again sponsor for the Sullivan area “An Elegant Affair” Wedding, Prom and Special Events Expo on Sun., Jan. 8, [...]

Grace United Methodist Church has been serving dinner on the fourth Sunday of each month for more than 12 years; 100-120 meals have been delivered every month as well as served to those who join them for a meal.
Because of the holidays, December’s meal will be available on Jan. 8 and January’s meal will be on Jan. 29.
Come join them for a delicious meal and good company.

VFW Post 3987 and auxiliaries had their Pearl Harbor ceremonies on Wed., Dec. 7, with a special guest, Joseph M. White, a Pearl Harbor survivor.
Joseph White was born and raised in the St. Louis area. At the age of 17, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1940. He did not know that within a year he would witness and survive one of the worst attacks in American history.
He was stationed on the USS Schley [...]

Wed., Dec. 28 - Music with Dee Dee Love Band at 10 a.m. Bingo at 12:30 p.m.
Thurs., Dec. 29 - Bunco at 10:30 a.m. Fun and fitness with Kathryn at 10:30 a.m. Canasta at 10:30 a.m. - by Alexander Propane.
Fri., Dec. 30 - New Year’s Party. Dinner and a movie, “Forever Young,” at 12:15 p.m. Popcorn and refreshments.
Mon., Jan. 2 - Center closed for holiday.
Tues., Jan. 3 - Fun and fitness with Kathryn at 10:30 [...]

Wed., Dec. 28 - Smothered steak with sauteed onions and gravy over noodles, country vegetables, pickled beets, spiced peaches, wheat bread, milk
Thurs., Dec. 29 - Breaded fish, sweet potato puffs, broccoli/cauliflower mix with cheese sauce, chilled pears, wheat dinner roll, milk
Fri., Dec. 30 - Sweet and sour chicken with brown rice, Oriental vegetables, yellow squash, apple dump cake, wheat dinner roll, milk
Mon., Jan. 2 - Center closed for holiday.
Tues., Jan. 3 - Lemon pepper fish, [...]

Wed., Dec. 21 - Christmas Party. Music with Ron Laird’s Christmas “oldies” and karaoke/caroling. Santa himself will visit. Bingo at 12:30 p.m.
Thurs., Dec. 22 - Bunco at 10:30 a.m. Fun and fitness with Kathryn at 10:30 a.m. Canasta at 10:30 a.m. - by Alexander Propane.
Fri., Dec. 23 - Special Bingo at 10:30 a.m. Dinner and a movie, “LA Story,” at 12:15 p.m. Popcorn and refreshments.
Mon., Dec. 26 - Center closed for Christmas holiday.
Tues., Dec. 27 [...]

Wed., Dec. 21 - Roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, pumpkin pie, wheat dinner roll, milk
Thurs., Dec. 22 - Spaghetti with meatballs and Italian tomato sauce, Italian vegetables, stewed apples with raisins, poke cake, wheat bread, milk
Fri., Dec. 23 - Oven-fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, broccoli, fruited gelatin, biscuit, milk
Mon., Dec. 26 - Center closed for Christmas holiday.
Tues., Dec. 27 - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, Mandarin oranges, vanilla wafers, [...]

If you are a shut-in with no transportation, we will deliver a meal to your home.
If you would like to join them at the church but have no transportation, they will provide transportation for you.
If you have your own transportation and want to join them for delicious food and wonderful fellowship, they welcome you to join them at the church at 912 S. Highway 185, Sullivan, MO by 1:15 p.m. on Christmas Day.
They will need [...]