Dr. Charles and Margaret Spence of Sesser will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the First Baptist Church of Sesser during an open house hosted by their children and grandchildren.

The couple have a daughter, Mrs. Virginia Canopy and husband, Andy, of Morton, and a son, Dr. John Spence and wife, Dr. April, of Sesser. They have four grandchildren: Kristen, Phillip, Emma and Wade.

The couple invites all friends and family to join them in this celebration. Cards may be mailed to 14777 St. Hwy 148, Sesser, IL 62884. No gifts, please.