I took the 'sting' out of the secret here. Last Tuesday I posted a large 'Special Bulletin' over the meeting times sign at the door of the local Hall.
I let the cat out of the bag for at least a few service groups that morning. So with an entire week to gossip about the change, and what mean-spirited apostate might have told them early, it likely was no surprise to them here. I love killing the PO's joy of having a secret to tell.
I know, I know, I am just a mean ole' bastard. But then, so is he.
Jeff