Union County Retired Teachers hosted members of the Tennessee Retired Teachers Association for an annual workshop last month at First Baptist Fellowship Hall in Maynardville. After a welcome by President Elouise Jones, members learned about agendas, programs and projects that impact membership from a panel discussion represented by Marilyn Toppins from Union County, Libby Burney from Knox County, Pat Stonecipher from Anderson County and Bobby Jackson from Roane County.

Union County Retired Teachers Association sponsored a luncheon on December 6 at the Union County Senior Center. UCRTA provided pizza and dessert while the Senior Center added the drinks and warm hospitality and fellowship for all attendees.
The Union County High School Chorus performed a medley of holiday tunes under the direction of Hannah Haynes. Dawn Patelke entertained on the piano with Joy to the World. UCRTA made a donation to the chorus program and thanked all for attending. Everyone went home with treat bags and joyful hearts.

Union County Retired Teachers Association provided corn crafts for children to make at the recent Youth & Corn Festival. At least 25 children custom painted corn refrigerator magnets. Another 16 strung beads on chenille sticks and shaped key chains that resembled Indian corn. Between craft projects a teacher read stories with corn themes that covered the uses and history of corn.
One young girl read the book to the teacher. Many of the participants wanted to craft as a family. All seemed to have a really fun time and many mentioned that they would be returning next year.