Sunday Women’s A.A: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 2 p.m.
A.A.: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 7 p.m.
Alanon: Peace Lutheran Church, door 4, New London, 6 p.m.
Big Book AA: Peace Lutheran Church, door 5, New London, 6 p.m.
Monday Hand & Foot Cards: Dethlefs Community Center, Spicer, 9 a.m.
Walking club: Atwater Community Center, 9:45 a.m.
A.A.: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, noon
Mahjong: Dethlefs Community Center, Spicer, 1 p.m.
TOPS: Assembly of God Church Encore, 3821 Abbott Drive, 6:15 p.m., 320-796-2280
A.A.: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 7 p.m.
Alanon: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 7 p.m.
Tuesday
A.A.: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 7:30 a.m.
SAIL exercise: Atwater Community Center, 9:45 a.m.
SAIL exercise: Willmar Community Center, 10:15 a.m.
SAIL exercise: Dethlefs Community Center, Spicer, 10:15 a.m.
Hand & Foot Cards: Willmar Community Center, 12:30 p.m.
Bingo: Dethlefs Community Center, Spicer, 1 p.m.
Caregivers Support Group: Park View Village Assisted Living, Olivia, 5 p.m.
A.A.: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 7 p.m.
Alanon: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 7 p.m.
Wednesday
Coffee and conversation: Dethlefs Community Center, Spicer, 9 a.m.
Hand, Knee & Foot Cards: Dethlefs Community Center, Spicer, 9 a.m.
Mahjong: Dethlefs Community Center, Spicer, 9:30 a.m.
Walking club: Atwater Community Center, 9:45 a.m.
Rotary: The Oaks, noon
Cribbage corner cards: Willmar Community Center, 12:30 p.m.
Whist: Willmar Community Center, 12:30 p.m.
Willmar Area Senior Citizens Club: Willmar Community Center, no entertainment, 3 p.m. meeting.
Women’s A.A.: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 6:45 p.m.
A.A.: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 7 p.m.
Alanon: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 7 p.m.
Thursday
A.A.: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 7:30 a.m.
Mexican Train: Dethlefs Community Center, Spicer, 9 a.m.
SAIL exercise: Atwater Community Center, 9:45 a.m.
Dementia Support Group: Park View Village Assisted Living, Olivia, 10 a.m.
SAIL exercise: Willmar Community Center, 10:15 a.m.
SAIL exercise: Dethlefs Community Center, Spicer, 10:15 a.m.
Hand & Foot Cards: Willmar Community Center, 12:30 p.m.
500 cards: Dethlefs Community Center, Spicer, noon LSS Caregiver: Willmar Community Center, 10 a.m. Parkinson’s Support Group: Park View Village Assisted Living, Olivia, 2 p.m.
A.A.: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 7 p.m.
Friday Alanon: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 11 a.m.
Whist: Dethlefs Community Center, Spicer, 1 p.m.
Farkle Fridays: Willmar Community Center, 1 to 4 p.m.
A.A.: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 2 p.m.
A.A.: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 7 p.m.
Recovery Church: 516 4th Ave SW, New London, 7 p.m. Child care provided.
Saturday
A.A.: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 10 a.m.
A.A.: 1805 E. Hwy. 12, 7 p.m.
This calendar will run each week in the Sunday Reminder and as space permits in the West Central Tribune e-edition, Monday through Saturday. To have your event included please email news@wctrib.com or mail it to Kit Grode, West Central Tribune, PO Box 839, Willmar, MN 56201. Include all information and the name and phone number of the person submitting it. You will be called to confirm the information.
A deliciously decadent pumpkin trifle for Thanksgiving
BY PATTI DIAMOND
Looking for a simple yet stunning dessert for Thanksgiving?
May I suggest a pumpkin trifle? A layered dessert that’s as versatile as it is delicious! Typically composed of cake, custard, whipped cream and fruit, trifles are an easy way to elevate your dessert game, and the variations are endless. While the traditional trifle features layers of cake and custard, the beauty of this dessert lies in its flexibility. You can customize the layers to suit your taste, occasion or what you have on hand. Just imagine the flavor combinations of cakes, custards and fruits you could turn into a trifle. For an eye-catching presentation, serve your trifle in a high-sided glass dish, allowing the colorful layers to shine through.
This pumpkin trifle is a fantastic way to celebrate the flavors of fall. For my version, I used a boxed cake mix made with pumpkin purée and eggs, which makes a rich, moist cake. This is layered with cheesecake-flavored pudding and vanilla whipped cream. You could also opt for a homemade pumpkin or spice cake — or even a classic yellow cake if you prefer. Now, you might be wondering why I’m swapping my whole food mantra from last week for boxed mixes this week. The truth is home cooking is all about balancing convenience with quality. Yes, if you have the time and energy, making each element from scratch can yield extraordinary results. However, on busy days — like Thanksgiving — strategically choosing shortcuts can save precious time without
sacrificing taste. It’s all about where your priorities lie on that day.
EASY PUMPKIN TRIFLE
Yield: 8 servings
Total Time: 50 minutes
1 (15.25 ounce) box spice cake mix
1
to
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preheat the oven to 350 F. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish. In a large bowl, beat together the cake mix, pumpkin puree, eggs and water on low speed until well combined. Fold in pecans if using. Pour into prepared baking pan and bake for approximately 30 minutes or until the top springs back when touched and toothpick comes out completely clean. Don’t underbake this cake, it’s already very moist
because of the pumpkin. Let cool.
While the cake is baking, make the pudding according to package directions and whip the cream with sugar and vanilla until doubled in volume.
To Assemble: Cut the cooled cake into cubes. In a large trifle dish or bowl, place a layer of the cake pieces at the bottom. Spoon half of the cheesecake pudding over the cake, spreading it evenly. Next, add one-third of the whipped cream, smoothing it over the pudding. Repeat, layering more cake, pudding and whipped cream until the dish is filled. Finish with a final layer of whipped cream and, if desired, garnish with pecans. Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving to let the flavors meld.
A Boozy Twist: If you want to elevate this dessert even further, add a shot or two of bourbon, whiskey or aged rum sprinkled over the cake for a delightfully decadent adult version.
Make-Ahead Magic:
Trifles don’t have to be made the night before, but preparing them in advance allows the flavors to mingle for a
deliciously rich experience. Plus, having dessert ready to go is a bonus on a busy holiday. Here’s wishing you a sweet ending to your feast and a happy Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
Lifestyle expert Patti Diamond is the pennypinching, party-planning,
Spoon the stuffing into the prepared baking dish. Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until browned, 20 to 25 more minutes. In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until crispy, 7 to 9 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving the drippings in the skillet. Add the onion to the skillet and reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is softened and lightly golden, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add the broth and scrape up any browned bits. Add the mixture to a 6-quart slow cooker. To the slow cooker, add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt, paprika, oregano, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and half of the bacon, stirring well to combine. Stir in the green beans. Cover and cook on low for 6
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Kandiyohi County Housing & Redevelopment Authority Elevator Modernization Project Lakeview Apartments 300 7 th Street NW Willmar, MN 56201
The Kandiyohi County Housing and Redevelopment Authority will accept separate bids for the furnishing of all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and services necessary for the Elevator Modernization Project including all associated work required to install / repair same as shown in bid documents. Bids will be received until 2:00pm (local time) December 19, 2024 at the Kandiyohi County Housing and Redevelopment’s Offices at, 2200 23 rd Street NE, Suite 2090, Willmar, MN 56201. At which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. A mandatory pre-bid walkthrough for this project is scheduled for December 10, 2024 at 10:00am (local time). Prime Contractors interested in bidding are required to attend. Meet at Lakeview Apartments, 300 7 th Street NW, Willmar, MN 56201. Bidding requirements, drawings and specifications may be examined at the Kandiyohi County Housing & Redevelopment Authority’s office and the Architect’s Office (Finn Daniels, Inc. 1440 Northland Drive, Suite 250, Mendota Heights, MN 55120). The documents will also be available on the Minnesota Builders Exchange, Sioux Falls Builders Exchange, Blue Book Construction Network, ConstructConnect, and Dodge Data & Analytics. Additionally, the documents will be available for download from Plan Well via the following link: https://order.e-arc.com/arcEOC/x_ project.asp?de=83ED877F-91324170-B89E-17469BB9EB90
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