Note from the Editor Although there s still a chill in the air, I m enjoying the sunshine of the past few days. I m looking forward to spring and getting out and digging in the yard. Hope all of you can make it to State Convention, especially the Installation. You will meet lots of new people and have fun at the same time. Nardine s meeting at IHOP was very informative and I heard lots of positive comments. We re all busy with different activities, so come to my house for coffee on the 16 th and relax for a bit. Enjoy your newsletter and send me your comments. ~~~~~~~ Birthdays Marilee Massari: March 10 Did you read today? Any books you would like to share? Let me know and you ll see it here. Exercising, UGH! Right? Well, let s see, there s walking, bowling, yoga, fitness center, the Y. any of those sound interesting? It s always more fun with a friend. 1 P age
Activities Project Runway Project Chairman: Deborah The committee for Project Runway completed their ensemble of rain cape, umbrella and tote bag. It has been delivered to Lynn Cline, state chairman, to be entered in the state contest at convention. Fisher House Meals Chairman: Karen March 13 Dorothy, Sally and Bobbi March 27 Ellen and Rita Fisher House is always in need of snacks, individual cereal packages, fruit. They also take the travel size toiletries. Women s Heart Speaker At our last meeting, we heard an interesting speaker, Leslea Steffel-Dennis, from the National Coalition for women with heart disease. She shared many pertinent and timely facts about women s heart. Do you know about the benefits of belonging to GFWC? 2 P age
*Office Max/Office Depot offers up to 80% savings on more that 93,000 products. (GFWC.org) purchasing card. *Motel 6: 10 percent discount, code CP40T0T9. Call 1800-4-MOTEL 6 *Collette Guided Tours: save $25 - $100 on tour packages. Call: 855-255-8687. *American Hearing Benefits: free hearing consultations and discounts on hearing aids. Call: 888-885-7930.*Avis: save 25% on car rentals; call 800-331-1212 Don t forget your quarters for the quarter tube. Goes to Friendly Water for the World Bring your change for Coins for Art This supports our state arts contest at State Convention Want to start a Letters to the Editor column? If you have an inspiring story, or constructive criticism, or just getting something off your chest, let s talk about it here. Our club is starting a box and we named it The Box. If you d like to find out what s in it, come to the next meeting. 3 P age
Have you ordered your bulbs for spring yet? Go to flowerpower.com and click on get started. Chairmen: Ellen and Rita Here is our Bobbie hard at work on our website. She will have a report for us at our next meeting. ESO Meeting March 14 th 1 3 p.m. 4 P age
Location announced later by Karen Bring a friend to our next meeting or ESO! Our president, Nardine, held a coffee at IHOP for all interested in attending State Convention. Eight of us took advantage of the informative meeting. This year is an excellent opportunity to attend since it s in our own city. Hope to see you there. Thanks, Nardine, for hosting such a needed informational meeting. 5 P age
March 19 March 14 March 21 April 14 April 16 May 21 Upcoming Events CWC Meeting ESO First Day of spring! Yea!!! Peninsula Spring Conference CWC Meeting May meeting and election of new officers Be sure to mark your calendars! March S M T W Th F Sa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 You re invited for coffee! Dorothy s House 9220 Longhorn Loop SE March 16, 10:00 a.m. 6 P age