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October 2026

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LEADER'S MESSAGE

Hi, Kosmos Friends!

October is a time to enjoy the changing foliage and take part in the Country Mercantile Harvest Festival, in Pasco, through October. The pumpkin patch there is wonderful! You can take a wagon ride out to the fields and see all the different sizes and colors of pumpkins and pick what you like off the vines. It's also fun to walk through the corn maze. And there is much more.

I personally enjoy October for pumpkin chai tea, pumpkin Blizzards®, and pumpkin pies. It's a good time for picking and making caramel apples, too.

Kosmos also has some fun events this month: our annual Fall Frolic with its traditional Chili Feed, Bingo Party, Game Day, and Movie Matinee, plus three dinners, one lunch, and one breakfast. Attending these events and good eating places is a great way to meet up with other Kosmos members and make some new friends.

—Donna W., Kosmos Leader

KOSMOS BOARD MEETING

Thursday, October 1
SportsPage
6 S. Cascade Street
Kennewick
Lunch: 12:00 Noon
Meeting: 1:00 PM

Please come to our Board meeting to learn how you can help our Club, or to give us your ideas for places to eat or additional activities you'd like to see the Club offer!

All Kosmos members are welcome to attend Board Meetings.

COME ENJOY OUR TRADITIONAL FALL FROLIC CHILI FEED

Saturday, October 10
Lawrence Scott Park
6020 W. Quinault Avenue
Kennewick
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

It's time for one last outdoor gathering before the weather gets too cool. We'll have it under the covered large pavilion at Lawrence Scott Park. There are plenty of picnic tables and benches available, so you don't have to bring your own chairs unless you want to sit out on the adjacent grassy areas.

Three tasty chilis will be served up, prepared by Board Members Sheryl M., Marsha H., and Anna Mae S. Electric outlets are available to keep the chilis and any other hot dishes nice and warm!

Hot dogs and buns with toppings (ketchup, relish, mustard) will also be provided by the Club for those who either don't want chili or those who would like a chili dog!

We ask you to please bring suitable go-withs, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, diced onions, cornbread, Fritos® or tortilla chips, or contribute a salad or dessert. (Please have your desserts pre-cut!) Of course, bring your own beverages of choice, keeping in mind that this is a City park—alcoholic beverages are prohibited.

As usual, the Club provides plates, bowls, and tableware, as well as all the serving utensils (ladles, spoons, tongs, pie and cake servers, etc.) that are needed.

Please remember to bring and wear your name tag so everyone will know who you are. Guests are welcome to come and bring a dish as well. They will be charged a $5.00 fee, or they can join Kosmos that day in lieu of the fee.

Directions: From Columbia Center Blvd., turn onto Canal Drive. Then turn right on North Kellogg Street (a McDonald's is on that corner). The entry to the park's big parking lot is just before you reach Quinault Ave. The pavilion is next to the pickleball courts.

GAME DAY FEATURES A FUN AFTERNOON OF GAMES

Saturday, October 17
Pasco
12:00 Noon

Claudia T. is hosting Game Day at her home in Pasco. Please bring finger food or a dessert to share, and your own beverage.

As usual, a wide variety of card and board games will be available, or you can bring your favorite game to enjoy with others. Recently, Game Day attendees have enjoyed Rummikub, Mahjong, and Dominoes, as well as Hand and Foot.

If you plan to attend Game Day, please call or text Claudia so she knows you plan to join in on the fun!

For more details about this and other newsletter items, please see the postal mail or E-mail versions of this newsletter

MONTHLY MOVIE MATINEE

Wednesday, October 21
Fairchild Cinemas
5020 Convention Drive
Pasco

You will be e-mailed or called, prior to the 21st, regarding the choice of movie and the time.

There will be a badged Kosmos host in the theater lobby to greet you. The senior price for the movie that day is $6.00.

CALLING ALL BINGO LOVERS!

Saturday, October 24
Richland Public Library
955 Northgate Drive
Richland
12:30 PM

Our Bingo for Pennies has been a big hit with members, so Sue R. is now hosting a Bingo Party at the Richland Library once every three months.

You will purchase bingo cards for 5 cents each. The money goes into a pot for the winners. So, bring a snack and a dollar's worth of pennies and nickels. Bottled water will be available, but you can also bring your own non-alcoholic beverage.

We meet at the Richland Library in either Room A or B, which are just to your right when you enter the building. Hostess Sue R. will be there early so you will see her at the door.

If you plan to attend the Bingo Party, please call Sue and let her know!

Directions: The Richland Library is located at the corner of Northgate Drive and Swift Blvd., in Richland, kitty-corner from Kadlec Hospital.

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We extend a warm welcome to the newest members of our Kosmos family:

Judy E.
Ginger G.

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IF YOU HAVEN'T RENEWED, THIS IS YOUR FINAL NEWSLETTER

Kosmos Social Club annual membership fees were due for the 2026-2027 year as of August 1. If you haven't renewed your membership yet, please do so as soon as possible! Otherwise, this will be your last Kosmos Konnector newsletter!

Your annual membership can be renewed with a donation of $25. If you wish to have your Kosmos calendar and the Kosmos Konnector newsletter mailed to you each month, the cost is an additional $20 for the rest of the 2026-2027 year, which ends July 31, 2027.

Membership Forms will be available at the Fall Frolic Chili Feed. You must submit a form with your check or cash. However, if your address, E-mail, and phone number have not changed, you can simply sign the form at the bottom and submit it with your renewal donation. Otherwise, please write in any new contact information on the form!

You can download a PDF copy of the membership form from the Kosmos website at www.kosmossocialclub.com.

SAVE THE DATE: DECEMBER 11

That's the date for our Kosmos Christmas Party, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, at the Pasco Eagles.

Details will be in your November Kosmos Konnector!!!

OTHER OCTOBER EVENTS TO ENJOY WITH KOSMOS FRIENDS

Get together with some Kosmos friends and check out some of these unique October happenings!

All Month Long:
Thursdays - Saturdays:
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sundays:
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Goose Ridge Fall Festival
16304 Dallas Road
Richland
Admission: $10

Adult and family fun from farmstand produce to pumpkin patch and straw maze, pumpkin painting, drink treats, games, and more!

Special campfire experience requires reservations.

Wednesdays through Sundays
September 25 - November 1
Wednesday - Thursday: Noon - 6:00 PM
Friday-Saturday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday: Noon - 7:00 PM
Middeton Farms Fall Festival
1050 Pasco-Kahlotus Road
Pasco
Admission: $16.95 - $20.95

Corn maze, hayrides, pumpkin picking, food, and fall decor.

Every Day All Month:
Saturdays - Sundays: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Weekdays: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Country Mercantile Harvest Festival
Hwy. 395 & Crestloch Road
Pasco
Admission: $12.95 weekdays
$13.95 Saturdays & Sundays

Pumpkin patch, hayrides, corn maze.

Saturday, October 24
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Richland Fall Carnival
John Dam Plaza
Richland
Free admission

Hayrides, music, food vendors, games.

October's Party

— By George Cooper

October gave a party,
The leaves by hundreds came—
The Chestnuts, Oaks and Maples,
And leaves of every name.
The sunshine spread a carpet,
And everything was grand,
Miss Weather led the dancing,
Professor Wind the band.

The Chestnuts came in yellow,
The Oaks in crimson dressed;
The lovely Misses Maple
In scarlet looked their best;
All balanced to their partners,
And gaily fluttered by;
The sight was like a rainbow
New fallen from the sky.

Then, in the rustic hollow,
At hide-and-seek they played,
The party closed at sundown,
And everybody stayed.
Professor Wind played louder;
They flew along the ground;
And then the party ended
In jolly "hands around".

YOUR 2026-2027 KOSMOS BOARD

KOSMOS SOCIAL CLUB LEADERS
Leader	Donna W.
Assistant Leader	Martha H.
Secretary	Sue R.
Treasurer	Claudia T.
Activities (Acting)	Donna W.
Membership	Sandy R.
Newsletter	Sharon G.
KOSMOS SOCIAL CLUB COORDINATORS
ACTIVITIES COORDINATORS
Calling	Sheryl M.
Bunko/Bingo/Games	Sue R. Claudia T.
Reservations	Donna W.
Supplies	Sandy R.
MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR
Sunshine	Anna Mae S.
NEWSLETTER COORDINATORS
E-Mailing	Donna W.
Facebook	Sharon G.
Print Mailing	Sheryl M.
Website	Tim M.

KOSMOS CONTACT INFO

Mailing address:
Kosmos Social Club
PO Box 4506
Pasco, WA 99302

Website:
www.kosmossocialclub.com

E-mail:
kosmossocialclub@gmail.com

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KOSMOS ACTIVITY CALENDAR—OCTOBER 2026

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Please call or text Donna at least two days before any restaurant meal you plan to attend! This will allow us to give the restaurant a more accurate count so they can be better prepared for us!

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