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NARFE lunch on May 27 in Norway

NORWAY — The National Active and Retired Federal Employees group will meet at noon Tuesday, May 27 at Mike’s on Main in Norway.  This will be the last NARFE meeting until September.  All are welcome to attend.

PEO Chapter AN to gather

IRON MOUNTAIN — PEO Chapter AN will meet at 6 p.m. Monday at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Iron Mountain for a salad and sandwich fundraiser. Alice Reed will serve as hostess and Arlene Lake will be co-hostess. Members are asked to RSVP regrets only to Reed.

AT&T retirees lunch Tuesday

IRON MOUNTAIN — AT&T and Michigan Bell telephone retirees and former employees will gather for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Holiday Kitchen in Iron Mountain. Attendees should note the change in day due to the restaurant being closed on Monday. All are welcome to attend.

Bits and Bridles 4-H club seeks donations for events, programs

NORWAY — The Bits and Bridles 4-H club is seeking donations to help offset the costs of club events such as the annual horse show, as well as to be able to send 4H youth participants within the club to different programs for learning, such as the 4-H Expo Days at the Michigan State University campus. The annual horse show will take place on July 26-27, beginning at 9 a.m. at the Dickinson County Fairgrounds in Norway. “We have had many great years of success with our shows, and we are hoping to continue to do that,” according to club leaders. Donations of any amount will be ...

Post 50 fish fry on Friday

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Uren-Cooper-Johnson American Legion Post 50 will host a fish fry from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday at the hall. The dinners will include a choice of three-piece cod, eight fried shrimp, along with fries and homemade chips, baked beans and cole slaw. Cost is $14 per plate. Dine-in or takeout is available. For more information or to place an order, call 906- 774-5797. The post plans to conduct fish fries each week.

Tips to maintain healthy eating when traveling

MILWAUKEE — Weight gain is the worst vacation souvenir. With summer right around the corner, peak travel season is here. Vacation is often a break from the normal routines and many use it as an excuse to let loose. But letting loose doesn’t mean you need to ruin your weight loss progress. Whether it’s a day trip to the nearest lake, a weekend away at a wedding or an international vacation, you can be away from home while practicing healthy habits. TOPS Club Inc. — Take Off Pounds Sensibly, the nonprofit weight-loss support organization with a “Real People. Real Weight ...