With the kick-off of 2025, we’ll get back into our normal busy schedule of clubs and philanthropy events, with new daytime Bunco club starting in January and new Mexican Train Game club starting in February!  Our first social of the year will be our Member Appreciation Event at Limani on February 12^th. Please be sure to mark your calendar for this special event, which will be at no charge to our members!  Save the date will come out in mid-January.

Our growing club needs more members to step into leadership roles. Positions like Club Chairs and Co-Chairs, Philanthropy Leaders, Marketing Chair, and Board Members offer excellent opportunities to contribute. Additionally, there are vital support roles for social events and other activities.  To better understand members' interest in these roles, the Executive Board and I have adopted a more structured approach. Starting in early January, when you renew your membership, you’ll be asked to complete a brief questionnaire about your potential interest in leadership or support roles.  I emphasize “potential,” as this is not a commitment but an opportunity to discuss your possible involvement in the future.  Please take a moment to thoughtfully complete the questionnaire when you receive it - - we encourage everyone to consider serving! 

 I’m thrilled to see our private Facebook group growing!  We have 97 members currently, which is terrific progress since we just launched in early December.  I’ve enjoyed seeing your photos and comments and interactions in the group!  If you haven’t joined yet, please consider joining us, using the link below. 

Looking forward to seeing you all at an upcoming club event!

THANK YOU! THANK YOU!  THANK YOU! 

Huge thanks to everyone who were a part of our magical Holiday Luncheon. 

A RECORD-BREAKING amount of $11,520. was raised for Safe Alliance, and their Women’s Shelter and programs focusing on healing & hope for women and children recovering from domestic abuse. 
Your generous hearts made this possible.  

And what a day we had!  Starting with a warm welcome offered by the check-in and registration teams, and continuing with magical chocolates and more from our local vendors, helpful support from our ever-faithful volunteers at the Philanthropy table, followed by a delicious luncheon at festively decorated tables only Betty Blackwell and Gunnel Greenhagen could have created, to welcoming words from our President and yes, a heart-breaking look inside the courageous life of one woman’s journey from domestic abuse to a healthy independent life; it was a very special day!.  

All topped off by the raffle of eight gorgeous baskets.

With thanks to each and every one of you, and special thanks to Safe Alliance liaison, Kathy Marcello; Welcome Team member Judy Nunnenkamp; Philanthropy Team members Becky Hart and Carol Rubin; Social Team member Julie Ryba; Tech Wizard Melissa Waters; Decorating team members Betty Blackwell and Gunnel Greenhagen; and, of course, all of our greeters & gift card collectors and more individuals than can be named!  

THANK YOU ALL!

Your gift of new long-sleeved onesies and teething rings will serve as a source of comfort to families of newborns as they transition from home to shelter, or for a child in an impoverished home. To give you an idea of how needed these items are, Bright Blessings distributes over 80 teething-rings each month! In February, the Philanthropy Committee will ribbon these items, attach hearts, and deliver your gifts in time for a Valentine’s Day distribution.

You can order the onesies and teething-rings from Amazon through the following Amazon Link (provided below), to the CWC January 2025 Drive, and your items will be delivered directly to the home of Becky Hart. 

Alternatively, you may drop-off these items between January 15th and 30th at the homes of Becky Hart or Cathy Kane.

Although Promising Pages did not meet in December, there were individual donations of books sent to Promising Pages. Many thanks to those who were in the spirit of giving!  

Our next scheduled visit to Promising Pages, is January 23, Thursday, 10-12 noon. 
 Sign up early!

Looking forward to seeing you.

Ceci Robinson, 

Volunteer Coordinator 

JOIN US FOR A STARRY NIGHT: EXPLORING A WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES

FOR LOCAL SCHOOLS & STUDENTS

FRIDAY, MARCH 28th, 6 to 9 p.m.,

A DELICIOUS DINNER - SILENT AUCTION -  BOURBON RAFFLE

*** JOIN US AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN A CHILD’S LIFE***

Benefitting: Sterling Math & Science