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Led by Community Director Jerry Weaver, Council 6358 (Good Shepherd, Schertz) honored the Order’s namesake on Columbus Day with its annual Senior Appreciation Luncheon at Mikulski Hall (owned and operated by the Good Shepherd Columbus Club).Assisted by more than 40 local Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, as well as the Council’s own Ladies Auxiliary, the Brothers of Council 6358 served a free chicken lunch to more than 400 senior citizens from across its parish boundaries and neighboring communities. After lunch, the Council treated the attendees to a dozen games of bingo and prizes, which was a huge hit with all the guests. Also in attendance were counselors and nurses from Well Med to provide free flu shots and information about proactive preventive medical care to the attendees. At the conclusion of the event, Council 6358 presented donations to the scouts that came to assist the event. Many seniors who attended the luncheon for the first time were amazed at the scope of the event and the hospitality of the Council. They praised the event as an incredible display of love and respect for the community’s seniors who steadfastly and generously provide outstanding support to the Council and its many activities, fundraisers, and initiatives throughout the year. This event was recognized in April 2024 by the Texas State Council with a 3^rd Place Community Program Award at the Texas State Convention in Houston.