Trinity pastor retires Sunday

The Rev. Thomas Chittick, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church, is retiring and delivers his last sermon Sunday.

The church is honoring Chittick with a retirement party from 3-6 p.m. on Saturday. The event will include a social hour preceding a program from 4-5 p.m. and followed by another social period. Brenda Orach, chairwoman of the church’s social ministry, said refreshments with a Danish touch would be served.

Orach said Chittick’s “personality, charm and humor” has been a great asset for the church. “His absence will leave a big hole in all our hearts as he has done such a wonderful job for our congregation,” Orach said in a statement.

Seniors to meet

Westbrook Senior Citizens will meet at 1 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 2, at Mill Brook Estates, 300 East Bridge St. Phil Huff will play the keyboard and sing.

The seniors are planning a trip on Thursday, Feb. 5, for lunch at the Cracker Barrel Restaurant in Tewksbury, Mass. For more information, call 854-2705 or 854-2292.

On dean’s list

Six local students were named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at St. Joseph’s College in Standish. They include Stacy Burton, Danielle DiBiase, Allyson Hildreth, James Horr, Molly McDonough and Rachel Neales.

–