Doris Provost has lived in Wauseon for more than 77 years and has seen a lot of changes throughout her lifetime. One thing that hasn’t changed is her love of card games.
“For over 50 years, my husband and I and five other couples belonged to a ‘Pepper Club.’ We all took turns hosting the group each month,” Doris said.
“At the old senior center, a lot of us played Pepper each week. Now I play Pinochle at the senior center the fourth Tuesday of each month, and I am taking lessons to learn how to play Mahjong.
“I’ve wanted to learn how to play since my granddaughter brought me a set from her trip to China many years ago,” she added. “I love to come to the senior center and meet everybody and talk with different people.
It’s a great place to be. I think it’s the best kept secret in Wauseon. The senior center does so many activities! It’s just wonderful what all you can do there.
“I like to go for chair yoga and lunch. I think the food at the senior center is fantastic, and it’s the best meal you can get in all of Fulton County for $3!” Doris said, adding, “When I had knee surgery, I was so thankful for the home-delivered meals, too. It’s such a valuable service.”
Doris has a daughter, two sons, eight grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren (soon to be 15). “My family means a lot to me, and we have a lot of fun together,” Doris said.
She authored a cookbook and a collection of memories as gifts to her family. In her spare time, Doris stays active in her church and enjoys knitting and sewing doll clothes.
“I’ve had a good life. I’ve always been a positive person. I think the greatest thing we can do is show kindness to everyone.”