Many years ago, Lucy Dessommes came to Fr. Louis with the idea of having a luncheon once a month--no agenda, no fees, no sales, no business, no cost to the parish--just a gathering where people would bring potluck and visit. A contest was held to name the "group." It really wasn't a formal group. Some regulars attended every month and some dropped in when it fit their schedules. Jim and Louise Hoselle came up with the name Lunchkins (some people have called it Munchkins). Thus began the monthly luncheon which Lucy continued until her death. Kris Ziifle and others carried on. And finally it came to the very capable hands of Jere Anthony. Jere brought her catering experience to the tables (they were always decorated for the theme with nice napkins and table decorations). She and her husband, Bruce, always prepared a delicious main dish. Butch Bishop was also a main dish preparer each month. Other attendees brought different dishes and desserts. There was always a nice variety of scrumptious food. Jere spent the morning of Lunchkins at the parish community center--arranging, decorating, preparing and warming--then she placed the foods as they arrived on the serving table and finally she made sure the place was clean before departing. Last month, Jere announced that she would not be able to continue as chairperson of Lunchkins. She travels often to New Orleans to help with grandchildren and will be doing more of that. Thank you, Jere, for your dedication to this event for the past four years or so. Lunchkins is being suspended for the time being. It may be reorganized and revived if a chairperson steps up to the plate. It has been a very nice gathering of between 30-50 adults each month. Recently, some ladies from First Baptist Church started joining us. Our hope was that members of the other churches in Long Beach would join us also and it would become a community potluck gathering. We'll keep this in the plans for the future maybe!!