Golden K chairperson Sue Proudfit introduces guest speaker Niagara Area Historical Society President Karen Klenke, who spoke about the Niagara Museum and Serenity Woods. Joanne Lindholm photo

KINGSFORD — The most colorful season is here and you can feel that fall is in the air. The rustling of the leaves and the cool mornings suggest that the seasons are changing.

Golden K members gathered on a 50-degree morning and enjoyed their coffee as the meeting commenced. Sue Proudfit stepped up to the podium to get the group started.

Alyce Derwinski delighted everyone on the piano, as Lois Outcelt led the singing of some old favorites, “Look for the Silver Lining,” “Moon River” and “Music, Music, Music.”

Happy Birthday was sung for Candy Buchcuski, Dorleen Uhazie and Jan Santi. Anniversary wishes were sent out to Wendy and Steve Mulka. Karen Klenke was greeted with the guest song.

Joanne Lindholm took home the winnings from the Pot of Gold. Gary Proudfit read the Happy Dollar messages, which included Buchcuski welcoming her kids from Wyoming and Tennessee. They cheered her oldest son to his fastest marathon. Kirk Olson thanked the club for another successful peanut fundraiser. Wendy Mulka was proud of the 4-H Sew Fun Club for receiving all first-place ribbons at the fair and one Best of Show. Karen Klenke said to “Find a place to heal you,” which tied into her presentation on Serenity Woods in Niagara, Wis.

Olson provided a summary of the peanut fundraiser, noting they were just shy of last year’s profit. Special thanks to the following businesses who donated: Jacobs Funeral Home, ERA Chevrolet, Iron Mountain-Kingsford First National Bank, Print Boulevard, Danielson’s Insurance, Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home, First Bank, Blagec Brothers, Northern Interstate Bank of Norway, Town & Country Sales, Fleury, Singler & Co., Edward’s Automotive and Iron Mountain-Kingsford Credit Union.

Thought for the day: “Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow.”

Klenke of the Niagara Historical Museum and Serenity Woods addressed the group.

Serenity Woods is a museum without walls and is in Niagara with a purpose of inspiring and healing. A beautiful path, lined with bricks that bring many wonderful memories to folks who visit, winds through the red pine woods.

Joe Stevens helped secure a church pew, which was cut down and refinished, for the Woods to welcome guests to sit for a bit.

Shad Brown and Roger DeForge laid the bricks that were purchased and Todd Eklund built and donated Adirondack chairs. These are only some of the many volunteers who helped bring Serenity Woods to life.

Children from the two area daycare centers frequent the Woods and leave pictures and messages with chalk that is provided.

Fourth grade student have toured the Woods and learn about the history of Niagara.

Klenke noted that can hear the red pines whisper as you meander down the path.

Serenity Woods is at the corner of Quincy and Jefferson streets in Niagara.

The Niagara Area Historical Museum recently hosted an open house for the grand opening of its newest exhibit, “Print Communication in Niagara.”

A highlight of the display is a 1909 Chandler & Price letterpress, which was moved to the museum in 2022. Martin Boerner Jr. ran the press for 43 years. His daughter, Dorothy Occhietti, visited the museum and told about the press gently shaking the house at night while she slept.

The community is encouraged to visit the museum at 1364 River St. in Niagara. They are open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the weekends.

Golden K meets at 10 a.m. every Monday at the First Presbyterian Church in Kingsford. Next week’s program will be presented by Moving Mountains. Join us for a cup of coffee and a donut.