WOMEN`S CLUB OF GREATER RESTONWomen`s Club of Greater

Women’s Club of Greater Reston
January 2014
GENERAL MEETING
DATE:
TIME:
PLACE:
Thursday, January 16
10:00 AM
Historic Lake Anne Village Center
Reston Community Center
Lake Anne (Jo Ann Rose Gallery)
January is resolution month!
It’s the month when so many of us look to make changes. It could be to
exercise more, eat better, or maybe lose weight. At our monthly meeting, Jessi Toye, a board-certified
Life Coach and Food for Life Instructor for the Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine, will
join us.
Jessi teaches nutrition classes at the Reston YMCA. She also gave demonstrations at the Herndon
Farmer’s Market last summer. At our meeting she will not only talk with us about nutrition, but also do a
live cooking demonstration. Come to the meeting to learn some new skills to lead a healthier life. We
will even be able to taste the delicious, healthy dishes!
What a great way to begin the New Year! Come to the January meeting -- learn something new, eat
better, and meet Jessi.
Charity Outreach
At this month’s meeting, we will be collecting gently used coats, hats, scarves, and gloves.
GET ACQUAINTED COFFEE
Jo Ann Esposito 703-437-3996
The New Year is upon us and it appears this will be an interesting winter. Please
join us for coffee and conversation to keep your spirits up.
DATE:
Wednesday, January 8
HOSTESS: Susan Ragland
ADDRESS: 1309 Stamford Way, Reston
TIME:
10:00 AM
.
Please RSVP directly to Susan at
703-437-0784 or by email at
[email protected] so she
can be prepared. Also, please let
Susan know if you will bring
something to share.
Dear Members,
Happy New Year! I hope you had a wonderful holiday shared with family and
good friends. If you're like me, you may have overindulged more than a little!
Fear not; Kathy has booked the perfect speaker for our General Meeting to get
us back on track.
With the New Year comes the opportunity to try new things. I hope you'll
consider volunteering for a committee or taking one of the open board positions
such as treasurer, hospitality, special events, monthly coffees, or newsletter. Many hands lighten the
load, so if you'd like to share a position with a friend, that's fine. Please contact me if you would like to
volunteer or if you have questions! 703-437-0784 or [email protected]
Best, Susan
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PROGRAMS & WORKSHOPS
Kathy Fehringer 703-471-7437
Accessorizing – Scarf Tying and maybe more. Susan will help
us learn to tie a scarf and just have fun trying to put “the outfit
together.” Bring a scarf along – a favorite, a new holiday gift. If
you have a top that is troubling you – for the perfect piece to go with
it, we can talk about what might work. This will be a fun morning of “figuring it out
and getting ideas.”
DATE:
HOSTESS:
ADDRESS:
Monday, January 13 TIME: 10:00 AM
Susan Ragland
1309 Stamford Way, Reston, VA 20194
RSVP: Kathy Fehringer - [email protected]
MEMBERSHIP
Sharon Pound 571-201-8719
[email protected]
Happy New Year to everyone! If you have not yet picked up your 2013
Membership Directory, you can get it at the next general meeting or ask a friend
to pick it up for you. Unfortunately, on the day of the Christmas luncheon I left
them all sitting on my kitchen cabinet when I rushed out the door with my hands
full of badges, signs, and lists, and I apologize for that.
Continue telling your friends about our club and share the joy! Sharon
MEMBERS NEWS
Please Welcome our newest member
Belle Fitzwilliam
703-281-7727
1904 Memory Court
Vienna, VA 22182-3327
[email protected]
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JANUARY BIRTHDAYS
Jo Louise Klein 08
Vicki Smith 08
Janice Choquette 09
Diane Sinha 10
Phyllis McCulley 11
Susan Ragland 11
Rochelle Laznow 25
Marty Hey 27
Susan Moon 27
Terry Morrow 28
Virginia Gonzalez 31
ACTIVITIES
Carole Smithline
703-356-4538
[email protected]
At this time of year I would like to thank all my chair
ladies who do such a great job and keep WCGR
running smoothly.
Merry Xmas and a Healthy and Happy New Year to
everyone.
GAMES
SCRABBLE
CAROL BERMAN 703-437-9068
MARY KENNEY 703-435-3397
The next Scrabble game will be on Friday, January 17, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at
the home of Rochelle Laznow, 1266 Wedgewood Manor Way, Reston, 20194.
She has room for eight players, so sign up soon to reserve your space! Bring $3
for the pot -- you may be a winner. Rochelle will need one more Scrabble set, so
please let her know if you can bring one. Call her at 703-742-9447, or email to
[email protected]
MAH JONGG
Joyce Summers 703-969-8441
DATE:
Wednesday, January 15
TIME:
1:00 PM
HOSTESS: Susan Ragland
ADDRESS: 1309 Stamford Way, Reston, VA
RSVP: By Sunday, January 12, to Susan at
[email protected] or 703-437-0784
This group is comprised of experienced Maj Jongg
(American) players. The hostess will determine the
number of tables she is able to accommodate. We
play for $3.00. Please bring your own card.
Experienced players welcome!
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CANASTA
Janet Findley 703-481-2579
Virginia Gonzales 703-777-2047
DATE:
Monday, January 27
TIME: 1:00 PM
HOSTESS
Laura Onorio
ADDRESS. 42636 New Dawn Terrace, Ashburn, VA 20148
RSVP. By Friday, January 24, to Laura at [email protected]
or 240-506-3450
Our Canasta group is an experienced group and we meet on the
fourth Monday of the month. We take turns hosting and usually
play from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM.
Think about starting out your New Year with new friends and fun!
DUPLICATE BRIDGE
Pepper Buckley
Third Thursday of the month:
[email protected]
TIME: 1:00-3:30 PM
Next get-together for those who have signed on for WCGR Duplicate Bridge will
be at 1:00 PM, Thursday, January 16, at Pepper’s, 11298 Spyglass Cove Lane,
Reston 20191. Email Pepper to let her know whether or not you will attend.
Duplicate Bridge group welcomes couples/partnerships and singles to play
bridge in which most players bid the current conventions. While competitive, it is
not a “serious” group and convivial, learning-oriented review of play is welcome.
No food, just bridge.
Please email Pepper if you wish to participate.
Future Dates: February 20, March 20, April 17, May 15, and June 19.
SECOND TUESDAY BRIDGE
Betty Murray 703-796-1212
DATE:
Tuesday, January 14
TIME: 1:00 PM
HOSTESS:
Dottie Batie
ADDRESS:
12002 Cheviot Drive, Herndon, VA
Phone: 703-471-4311
This party bridge group meets once a month in members’ homes for a
relaxing afternoon. If you want to play, please contact any member of the
group.
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It's BUNCO TIME!!
Laura Onorio 240-506-3450
Phyllis McCulley 703-787-6903
DATE:
Wednesday, January 29
TIME: 1:00 PM
HOSTESS:
Laura Onorio,
ADDRESS:
42636 New Dawn Terrace, Ashburn, VA 20148
RSVP: Please respond directly to Laura at 240-506-3450 by January 24.
Bunco is a fun game. Please think about hosting in 2014.
BOOK GROUPS
MONDAY MORNING BOOKS
Julie Aurora 703-478-6911
DATE:
Monday, January 6
TIME 10:30 AM
PLACE:
Reston Library - Conference Room One (1)
BOOK:
The Racketeer, by John Grisham
(We no longer will be meeting at La Madeleine and have changed our
meeting location to the Reston Library.)
PAGETURNERS
Terry Morrow [email protected]
DATE:
Tuesday, January 21
TIME: 1:00 PM
BOOK:
“First You Try Everything”, by Jane McCafferty
LEADER:
Kitty Shea
HOSTESS:
Jane Martin
ADDRESS: 1102 Round Pebble Lane, Reston 20194
RSVP to Jane – 703-904-3721 or [email protected]
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BOOK REMARKS
Kathy Day
703-476-8641
DATE:
Thursday, January 9 TIME: 12 Noon-2:00 PM
BOOK:
“Astrid and Veronika”, by Linda Olsson
LEADER:
Denyse Peterson
HOSTESS:
Sue Ann McNamara
RSVP TO:
Kathy Day at [email protected]
LUNCH, DINNER, AND WINE
THE LADIES LUSCIOUS LUNCHEON
Margaret Kohlberg 703-481-8566
DATE:
Tuesday, January 28
PLACE:
Ice House Café & Oyster Bar
ADDRESS:
760 Elden Street, Herndon, VA 20170
TIME: 12:00 Noon
Please RSVP directly to Margaret so that she has a head count to make a
reservation.
LUNCHEON DELIGHT
Sigrid Nelson 703-404-2796
Ursula Precht 703-726-8797
Let's start the New Year right! Please join us at L'Auberge Chez Francois
DATE:
ADDRESS:
MENU:
RSVP:
Thursday, January 23
TIME: 12.30 PM
332 Springvale Road, Great Falls, VA 22066
www.viewmenu.com; separate checks
by January 18th to Sigrid Nelson 703-404-2796 or
email Ursula Precht 703-726-8797
Thank you and again Happy Holidays. Sigrid
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WINE TASTING
Margaret Nichols 703-834-0468
There will be no Wine Tasting in January. Wine Tasting will resume in February.
This group meets once a month on the 3rd Saturday @ 7:00 PM at a member’s home or another venue
at the choosing of the host. The host selects and sets up the wines for tasting. Coffee, tea, and
dessert are generally served following the tasting.
It is the policy of this group that if you RSVP’d, and after the RSVP date you are unable to
attend, in fairness to the hosts who will make purchases based on the number of attendees on the
RSVP date, you are still responsible for the cost per person.
DESTINATION DINNER
Betty Reed 703-727-4737
[email protected]
Happy New Year! We will start the New Year with a restaurant we last visited in
2010 -- Da Domenico’s in McLean. Please note the dinner this month is on a
SATURDAY. Separate checks are issued. Sometimes we gather afterwards in
a home for more conversation and dessert. Please let me know if you’d like to
invite us to your home afterward for dessert. We look forward to your joining us!
DATE:
PLACE:
ADDRESS:
Saturday, January 25,
TIME: 6:30 PM
Da Domenico’s. We’ll be in The Porch, a semi-private room.
1992 Chain Bridge Road, McLean www.dadomenicova.com/
Restaurant Phone: 703-790-9000 (call ONLY for directions. Please see below.)
RSVP: By Friday, January 24, 4:00 PM.
To make a reservation, please send an e-mail to: [email protected] or call 703-727-4737 and
leave a message. E-mail is preferred. Please put “Destination Dinner” in the Subject line.
TO CANCEL, EVEN AS LATE AS THE DAY of the dinner:
1. Please call me directly & leave a message at 703-727-4737. I’ll check for messages in the
afternoon as well as at the restaurant.
2. IN ADDITION to the phone call message, please send me an e-mail. If I am home, I’ll e-mail
you quickly to assure you I received your cancellation.
3. Call the restaurant ONLY if you need ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS how to get there. Do NOT
call the restaurant to make/cancel your reservation.
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CASUAL DINING
Pepper Buckley: [email protected]
NEXT DINNER DATE: Saturday, January 11
TIME: 6:00 PM
HOSTS: Sandra and Don MacDougall
ADDRESS: 2471 Freetown Drive, Reston, VA 20191
MENU: Spanish Steak
Casual Dining is a group of singles and couples meeting at 6:00 PM on the 2nd
Saturday of the month. The hostess provides a main course of her choice for 8 to
16 people (hostess specifies number). Each guest household brings a menu item
to share: salad, appetizer, vegetable, dessert, bread, and other side dishes. It's
BYOB, and each person contributes $5/meal to defray costs to the hostess. If numbers require it and
we have volunteers to hostess, we will open a second host-home for a given dinner date.
Please email Pepper if you want to participate this year, as well as the month and number of people
you would be willing to host. [email protected]
Great eating--greater camaraderie!!!
Future Dinner dates: February 8, March 8, April 12, May 10, and June 14
Hostesses needed for some dates. We will cancel if there is no one to host.
ARTS & CRAFTS
DAYTIME NEEDLECRAFT
Lillian Brodeur 703-437-1723
January Needlecraft will be held on Thursday January 9
HOSTESS: Rochelle Laznow
TIME: 1:00 PM
ADDRESS: 1266 Wedgewood Manor Way, Reston, VA 20194
Please inform Rochelle if you plan to attend this activity by
phone or e-mail. 703-742-0447 or [email protected]
Best wishes to all members for a New Year of good health, joy,
peace, and happiness. Thanks, Lillian
ANTIQUING
Carol Bryne 703-860-0203
Diane Sinha 703-620-2734
The antiquing group has no outing planned for January.
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UPDATE ON PAST EVENTS2013 Holiday Luncheon, December 12 at McCormick & Schmicks' Seafood Restaurant, For
more pictures of this or other events please check our web site: www.restonnewcomers.org
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HOLIDAY GALA, December 6, at the Marriott Washington Dulles
For more pictures of this or other events please check our web site: www.restonnewcomers.org
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Our Very Special Thanks to the Following Businesses for their Generous Donations
to our 2013 Holiday Gala
Betsy & Cornelia’s Consignment Store
1355 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, VA 22101 ($50 check)
Great Falls Tea Garden
P.O. Box 505, Great Falls, VA 22066
(Box containing glass tea pot, stainless infuser basket, Tea Lover’s Treasury, ½ dozen Dark Rose Tea Harts, two
Blooming Tea Balls, and bag of Great Falls Grey Spec Blend Loose Leaf Tea – value $100)
Honeybaked Ham
1480 North Point Village Center, Reston, VA 20190 ($50 Certificate)
How the Light Gets In by Louise Penny (Anonymous Donor -- value $26)
Lofty Salon
354 Maple Avenue West, Vienna, VA 22180
(Basket containing Kirsten Lip Color, Lip Pencil, Liquid Mineral Foundation, Restore Kit, Eye Shadow, and $75
certificate for a salon service – value $200)
Massage Envy
2551 John Milton Drive, Fox Mill Shopping Center, Herndon, VA 20170
(Two individual massages – value $50 each)
Reston National Golf Course
11875 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA 20191 (Four rounds of golf and golf cart -- value $250)
Reston Community Players
PO Box 8232, Reston, VA 20195
(Two tickets to January 2014 performance of Les Miserables – value $60)
Salon Nordine
11955 Freedom Drive, Suite 100, Reston VA 20190 (Swedish massage – value $85)
Trader Joe
11958 Killingsworth Ave, Reston, VA ($25 Gift Certificate)
Vidal Sassoon
1855G International Drive, McLean, VA 22102 (Color, cut, and blow out – value $350)
Washington Dulles Marriott Hotel
1301 Worldgate Drive, Herndon, VA 20170 (One night’s stay and two breakfast brunches – value $110)
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Notes from The Board
NEWS ON MEMBERS
Sue Ann McNamara 703-869-7624
Please contact me if you or anyone you know needs a get well wish, a word of
cheer, congratulations, or sympathy.
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Sue Keller 703-869-9119
[email protected]
Friends, to help grow our Club, ask a friend to join you for our General Meeting,
and feel free to post a flyer at places you frequent.
Flyers are available at the General Meeting sign-in table.
CHARITY LIAISON
Janice Shea 703-620-2924
Thank you all for showing such wonderful generosity in providing the children's
books at the holiday luncheon. Over 80 books were donated. See you in 2014.
NEWSLETTER
Pearl DiPasquale 703-476-5464
Newsletter deadline is January 24. Please send all articles to:
[email protected]
Profile of the month will resume in February. If there is any
member you would like to know more about, please email me and we will try our best to accommodate.
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JANUARY BOARD MEETING
DATE:
TIME:
HOSTESS:
ADDRESS:
Tuesday, January 7
9:45 AM
Carole Smithline 703-365-44538
1781 Chain Bridge Rd, #402
Mclean, VA 22102
TREASURER’S REPORT
12/2/2013
Date
Description
11/1/2013
Opening Balance
Amount
$8,769.46
Inflows:
Membership dues
Raffle
Inflow Total:
$210.00
$ 41.00
$251.00
Outflows:
Directory printing
Insurance
Office supplies
Programs
Outflow Total:
$317.42
$450.00
$ 38.48
$ 35.17
$841.17
11/30/2013
$8,179.39
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Fay Nafici
703-507-9600
JANUARY 2014
SUNDAY MONDAY
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6
7
Monday
Morning
Books
10:30 AM
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TUESDAY
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THURDAY
1
2
8
Board
Meeting
9:45 AM
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Workshop
10:00 AM
WEDNEDAY
Second
Tuesday
Bridge
1:00 PM
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Get
Acquainted
Coffee
10:00 AM
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SATURDAY
3
4
10
11
Book
Remarks
12:00 Noon
Casual
Dining
6:00 PM
Daytime
Needlecraft
1:00 PM
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Mah Jongg
1:00 PM
FRIDAY
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General
Meeting
10:00 AM
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Scrabble
1:00 PM
Duplicate
Bridge
1:00 PM
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20
21
Pageturners
1:00 PM
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27
28
Canasta
1:00 PM
The Ladies
Luscious
Luncheon
12:00 Noon
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23
Mah Jongg
1:00 PM
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Luncheon
Delight
12:30 PM
30
24
25
Newsletter
deadline
Destination
dinner
6:30 PM
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Bunco
1:00 PM
The Women’s Club of Greater Reston does not endorse or sponsor any commercial enterprise or profit
making venture. The club does not endorse any religious, political, or business pursuits. Club
members may not use the organization to advertise their own business
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