The old saying goes: \u201cThere\u2019s no place like home.\u201d
\nAnd that holds true for a group of women known as the Home League, a division of the Tyrone Chapter of the Salvation Army.
\nHome League was formed a number of years ago when a few women involved in the Salvation Army decided to begin meeting weekly for four separate reasons \u2013 service, fellowship, worship and education.
\n\u201cThese women are very dedicated to this important group and have done wonderful things right here in the community,\u201d said Major Karen Garrett, executive director of the Salvation Army. \u201cIt\u2019s a great program that is non-denominational and one that every woman could enjoy.\u201d
\nAccording to Garrett, the groups meets weekly at 1 p.m. at the Salvation Army building on West Tenth Street. Here, the women gather and discuss important issues affecting the community, the Salvation Army, church happenings, and all kinds of other topics that are appropriate at the time.
\n\u201cA typical meeting starts with a prayer,\u201d said Garrett. \u201cThen dues are collected. We charge each member 25 cents per week, and this helps defray the costs of the groups\u2019 activities throughout the year.\u201d
\nGarrett said the women also like to come up with their own programs for the meetings. She said recently, one member brought a collection of games and awarded prizes to the individual winners. Refreshments are always served.
\nBut the women aren\u2019t just stationary.
\n\u201cWe like to get out and do different things,\u201d said Garrett.
\nThese special \u201cthings\u201d include field trips, such as journeys to flea markets, pretzel factories and outlet shopping facilities.
\n\u201cWe also like to visit the many nursing homes in the area,\u201d said Garrett. \u201cIt may not seem like much, but the residents living in these nursing homes love when we come in just to chat.\u201d
\nCurrently, Home League is planning two very important events: a yard sale and the annual Salvation Army Camp in Ellwood City.
\n\u201cThe camp is one of the nicest camps I\u2019ve ever seen,\u201d said Garrett. \u201cIt\u2019s a wonderful time. The meals are included and everything.\u201d
\nGarrett said the camp provides attendees, which she said is about 400 women each year, with avenues for fellowship, worship and workshops.
\nCost for the camp is about $50 per person, but Garrett said Home League members work throughout the year to raise funds for the camp.
\nOne of the fundraisers will occur this Saturday on West Tenth Street.
\n\u201cThe women have scheduled a yard sale at the Salvation Army building,\u201d said Garrett. \u201cNormally, they switch back and forth and have the sales at one another\u2019s homes. But this year, the ladies have been watching the weatherman and think it\u2019s going to rain on Saturday. They decided to move it down here.\u201d
\nAccording to Garrett, all types of items will be available at the sale, including clothing for both adults and children, toys, kitchen items, appliances and knick-knack-type items.
\nWomen interested in joining Home League need to know that the group is non-denominational and that anyone can be a part of it.
\n\u201cNobody has to join if they just want to come out and enjoy the fellowship,\u201d said Garrett.
\nFor more information, contact 684-0560.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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