District 6, November 2024

Halito from District 6!

Fall is finally here, and we’re enjoying the cooler temperatures and beautiful fall colors in the trees.

We have a couple of programs that we host monthly, one of which is our Choctaw Language class. The class is held on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. with Steven Parrish as its teacher. Make plans to attend, and please share this information as we work to keep our language alive.

The second program is our Tvshka Coffee Club, which is a Warrior Wellness Veteran Support event that allows you to join other veterans for a cup of coffee and good conversation. This event is held on the third Thursday of each month at 11:00 a.m.

These are both great programs that we are sure will benefit our tribal members.

With the holidays just around the corner, we have several events that we would like to make you aware of.

Our seniors will be holding a Bingo Fundraiser on November 16 at 5:00 p.m., and our Choctaw Small Business Development will be hosting a Christmas bazaar on Saturday, November 23, from 10:00 to 2:00. “Christmasfest” will be a great opportunity to browse and buy some Christmas presents from our Chahtapreneurs who will be set up. The event is free admission with vendors, food and more. We ask you to please come out and support these events. We are sure that you will enjoy them.

The District 6 princesses, Sr. Miss Aiana Holman, Jr. Miss Bella Muncy and Little Miss Omba Ramsey, will be busy with all of the parades and holiday parties that are scheduled for our district.

Thanksgiving is just about on us, and we will be having Thanksgiving lunch on November 20 at 11:00 a.m. We will also have the nursing staff present that day to give out flu shots if you are in need of one.

Our children’s Christmas party will be held on December 10 at 5:30 p.m., and our senior Christmas lunch will be on December 11 at 11:00 a.m. Be sure to mark your calendars and make plans to join us for these holiday parties.

If you want more information regarding the events at the center, please be sure to call the center at 918-465-2389. Our staff will be happy to help you.

I also want to remind everyone about our housing programs that are available to you. We need applications for our LEAP homes as well as the Independent Elders and Affordable Rentals in order to be able to build more. Please send your applications as soon as possible so we can get more of these beautiful, energy-efficient homes built in our communities.

We would like to congratulate our new District 6 Outstanding Seniors, Ken Baker and Mary Holman. They are both very active with the seniors, playing chair volleyball, helping with fundraisers, and being a part of their monthly meetings. They are also a part of the District 6 Choctaw singers; they attend Choctaw Language classes, attend senior trips, and so much more. We look forward to their representation for our district for the 2024-2025 year.

With the Thanksgiving season upon us, let’s remember to be thankful. We are a very blessed people, and we are blessed to be a blessing to others. We have been blessed with many programs and benefits that are available to help support our people. And we are very grateful to you, our tribal members, for allowing us to serve you.

Yakoke!