LOWER MAKEFIELD WOMAN’S CLUB
Marcia Silbe, Editor NOVEMBER, DECEMBER, 2016-JANUARY, 2017 EDITION
A MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT ROSE ANN PALESTRO
Hi, everyone. I just wanted to touch base with all of you. First, I would like to thank all of the members who participated in, and donated their time for the Card Party. Everyone enjoyed the afternoon.
Secondly, for those members whom I will not see at our November meeting, I wish a Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families. Also, to those members who are not attending our Christmas/Holiday Party, I would like to wish you a Blessed Christmas and a Happy Hanukkah.
A MESSAGE FROM VALERIE MIX, TREASURER
It is important that any member who has not as yet paid her dues of $25 for the year, please do so as soon as possible. We would like everyone paid up before the next meeting. Please remember that our dues money is necessary to the running of our Club. It helps us pay for mailings, stationery supplies, and all other incidentals. Thanks for your cooperation.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016 GENERAL MEETING
Our first meeting of the 2016-2017 season opened with a wonderful casserole lunch provided by all our members. Jan Roberts and the September hostesses provided delicious desserts. While catching up with other members and enjoying our meals, we conducted the usual first meeting business: collecting dues, buying tickets for the upcoming Card Party Fundraiser, and signing up for some cultural field trips.
President Rose Ann Palestro began the meeting by explaining the changes that will be implemented for the Card Party at Spring Mill Country Club on Oct. 6, 2016. There will be no small sweepstakes prizes, but 8 gift baskets to be raffled off, along with the lottery- ticket- covered apron. Our other Fundraisers this year will be held in February at Vince’s Pizza in Yardley, a Pancake Breakfast at Applebee’s in Newtown in March and the annual Fashion Show in April at Spring Mill Country Club. In addition, a change has been made in the Fundraising procedures. All projects will now be spearheaded by a committee consisting of several members of the ExecutiveBoard. Any member who has an idea for a fundraising project can contact Rose Ann or any member of the committee.
TreasurerValerie Mix gave her report, and the Club is in good financial shape, but we do need to raise as much money as we can, and everyone is urged to help us achieve our goals. Linda Lee, chair of the Lunch Bunch, introduced us to Beth Barnes, who will be joining the Club. Linda also announced that she will be away in October and asked if anyone was interested in running a Lunch Bunch outing for that month. November’s Lunch Bunch meeting will be a week earlier than usual, and December will not have a Lunch Bunch meeting, due to the busy Holiday season. Regularly scheduled Lunch Bunch meetings on the last Friday of each month may be changed due to a possible conflict with the Pinochle Club. Daphne Mroz, as she stated last May, will be organizing a group of volunteers who can assist other members in times of need, such as a ride to a doctor’s appointment, or any other task that cannot be fulfilled by the member’s family orfriends. She will provide us with more information in the future. Both Rose Ann and Marcia Silbe invited the members to attend VFW Post 6393’s Pancake Breakfast to be held on October 8, 2016. Marcia’s husband, Michael, is spearheading this Fundraiser for the Post. Trip Chairperson,Lenore Rosen, announced 2 upcoming trips: October 6, 2016 to the Michener Museum to see the Steve McCurry Exhibit, and November 2, 2016, to visit the studio of designer Harshita Lohida. The date of the annual Tea at JudyReedman’s house was changed to October 10, 2016. Jean Faeser won the 50-50 of $27.50.
HELPFUL HANDS
Daphne Mroz, the Coordinator of our new Helpful Hands group, has compiled a list of members who would be willing to help members in need of a ride to an appointment, meals for shut-ins or other necessities if family members or friends cannot provide assistance. Please keep this list handy.
Daphne Mroz 215-428-0483 Nancy Winterrowd 215-369-5232
Betty Williams215-989-0796 Jean Larason (meals) 215-295-8376
Lenore Rosen215-579-9522 Regina Gibney (meals) 215-295-3114
Linda Lee215-493-2690 Judy Reedman (meals) 215-801-7640
Mary Lou Sweeney215-493-1858 Jean Spoors 215-493-9435
Cindy Nagle215-321-9107 Gail Lester 215-321-3645
Doris Long215-493-2210 Marcia Silbe 215-497-0766
Penny Polo215-512-1939
MICHENER MUSEUM TRIP
Lenore Rosen, Trip Coordinator, arranged for her group to see the McCurry photographic exhibit of scenes from Afghanistan on Thursday, October 6, 2015. They also explored the rest of the Doylestown museum and then enjoyed a leisurely lunch at Caleb’s Restaurant in Lashaska. If you are interested in attending one of Lenore’s cultural outings, she always has a sign-up sheet available at our General Meetings, or she can be reached at 215-579-9522.
At The Museum
ANNUAL TEA PARTY
Monday, October 10, 2016 was the date of Judy Reedman’s annual Tea Party. As always, it was a wonderful affair with lots of goodies to eat, and good friends to chat with. Marylin Hankins did a bit of entertaining by playing the piano, and Lenore Rosen sang along with some of the songs. We thank Judy for graciously opening her home once again and providing us with another opportunity to spend some time together.
CARD PARTY FUNDRAISER
Our Fall Card Party Fundraiser was held on Monday, Oct. 17, 2016 at Spring Mill Country Club. As always, the staff was very accommodating, and the lunch was quite tasty. Among the winners of the Money Trees were Cindy Nagle, Mary Fazzalore, Marcia Silbe, Ingrid Holmes and Ellie Koerner. Judy Cunningham won the 50-50 of $92.50, Mary Lou Sweeney won the Lottery Ticket Apron, and the gift baskets were won by Lenore Rosen, Judy Cunningham, RoseAnn Palestro, Regina Gibney,and Mary Lou Sweeney. Everyone had a great time playing cards, Scrabble, and Bunco. It was a relaxing, fun afternoon.
OCTOBER 20, 2016 general meeting
The annual Halloween Meeting was sparsely attended, but it was a fun, productive meeting. Cyndy Montes has graciously decided to accept the Chair of the Notifications Committee, as MarylinHankins has resigned the position. President RoseAnn Palestro announced that the dates of our upcoming fundraisers will be as follows: Vince’s Pizza on February 14, 2017, Applebee’s PancakeBreakfast on March 4, 2017, and the Calendar Party/ Fashion Show on April2, 2017. Even though we netted about $800 on the Card Party on October 17, 2016, it was suggested that we might not continue with this type of fundraiser for a while and perhaps look for other ideas which will raise more money. For our 2017-2018 season, we are planning on holding a Designer Bag fundraiser, and another Fashion Show fundraiser.
In honor of the memory of Linda Curran’s son John, the Club wen a contribution to Breathing Room. A change in the Lunch Bunch meetings was announced. November’s Lunch Bunch will meet on November 18, 2016 at La Villa in Morrisville. Cindy Nagle will be hosted a craft show at her home on Monday, Nov. 7, 2016 at 7 PM. The $30 50-50 was won by Cyndy Montes. Our presenter at this meeting was Eleanor Reigel of Mary Kay Cosmetics, who taught us about proper skincare, and the use of cosmetics. Cindy Nagle, Mary Lou Sweeney, and Gail Lester volunteered to be used as models for make-up application.
UPCOMING EVENTS
November 17, 2016 General Meeting Presenter: Alisa Dupuy, Catherine the Great. Bring a sandwich for lunch.
December 15, 2016 Holiday Luncheon at Bella Tori at the Mansion. Price: $32
January 19, 2017 General Meeting Presenter: Marylin Hankins & Members Popular Songs. Bring a sandwich for lunch.
OUR CONTACT INFORMATION
If you wish to contact any of the Club officers by email, the web address is This is also an easy way to give potential members an insight into our Club.
If you prefer to contact the Club by regular mail, the address is:
Lower Makefield Woman’s Club, P.O. Box 86, Morrisville, PA 19067
Please use either of these methods, or your personal e-mail, to notify the Club if you have a change in address, phone number, or e-mail address. The Membership Chair is Gail Lester. Notifying her will aid the Club in making sure that you receive all Newsletters, announcements and invitations. Please help us to help you.
COMMUNITY CONCERNS
One of the goals of our Club is to help our community. We collect non-perishable food items for the Food Pantry at Morrisville Presbyterian Church, and household items, cleaning supplies and calendars for the Bucks County Housing Group. Please bring any items you can contribute to the monthly meetings. Thank you for your generosity.
CONDOLENCES
We extend our heartfelt condolences to member Linda Curran and family on the passing of her son, John, in September.