From the President PCWNC’S November 14

PARKER COUNTY WOMEN’S AND NEWCOMERS’ CLUB
November 2014
Volume 17 Issue 3
From the President
PCWNC’S
Dana Cook
2014-2015 Theme:
“Cowgirl Strong”
November 14th General Meeting
Place: First United Methodist Church, Family Life Center
301 S. Main St., Wfd.
Social Time: 9:30
Club Shop: open at General Meetings from 9:30 – 10:30 and
briefly after lunch
Soon the colors of the leaves will be changing from green to
beautiful shades of reds, purples, and golds. Change is in the air! As
most of you have heard by now, change is in the air for PCWNC,
too. We're moving to a new meeting home at the First United
Methodist Church of Weatherford. We will hold our first meeting
in their Family Life Center on November 14th.
The notice of the change of meeting location came up quickly and
as a surprise for many members. It also came up quickly for the
board. I want to take this opportunity to give all of you the
background of why the change of meeting venue is necessary. First,
the posted maximum capacity for the Texas Hall in the Alkek Fine
Arts Center at Weatherford College is 81. This maximum is set by
the Fire Marshal for everyone's safety in case of an emergency. It is
not negotiable. For the last several months we have been running
consistently over the maximum attending our meetings. Shortly
after the September meeting we were told by Weatherford College
staff that due to the fire safety code they just could not allow us to
have more than 81 people in the room. We had outgrown our
meeting place.
The numbers for members attending our meetings being up is a
good thing! We want all of our members to attend and to have a
place to sit at a table to socialize and enjoy the programs.
After multiple calls to many facilities the board decided that the
best site for our monthly meetings was the Family Life Center at
the First United Methodist Church of Weatherford. The First
United Methodist Church is allowing us to meet there at no
monthly charge. (Message from Dana continued on page 3)
Thought for the Month
Friends find the sweetest sense of happiness comes from simply
being together Meeting: 10:30
Cost: $10 for lunch, $1 for drinks only
Program: Alyssa Robbins of Casa Mañana will perform some
musical numbers and give us information about Casa
Mañana.
In the interest of time, please give announcements by phone or
email to Dana Cook (817-966-0154, [email protected]) by
the Wednesday before each meeting. She’ll be happy to read
them at the meeting. For those desiring to make a report, please
let Dana know before the meeting.
Reservation Reminder
A reservation made is a reservation paid. There will be no meals
available for those without reservations. Please give your caller a
definite “yes” or “no” for a reservation. Reservations and
cancellations must be finalized by Monday at noon. If you have
not received a call for a reservation by Monday morning, contact
Gail Simko (h 817-599-7708, c 817-901-5013) or Ruth
McCandless (817-757-7034 or [email protected]) to make
a reservation.
Please refrain from making comments or announcements about
politics, politicians, voting, or other outside special interests at the
general meetings.Please silence all cell phones at general meetings.
A Gentle Reminder--Please be aware that activity groups
sponsored by PCWNC are for members only. You may bring a
guest to check out the activity, but they will be given a membership
application on an ensuing visit. Thank you in advance for
understanding our position.
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November Board Meeting
The Board Meeting will take place Sunny Street Café at 1314 S.
Main, Wfd. at 10:00 on Thursday, November 20th. Come at 9:30
for social time. The deadline for changes of the next newsletter is at
this meeting.
Decorations
Donna Caudle coordinates the groups of creative ladies who
decorate the tables for our meetings each month. If you are
interested in helping or have some decorating ideas, contact
Donna Caudle (h 817-613-9078, c 817-253-9397, or
[email protected]).
A Stitch in Time
Friends Connecting
Join us Friday, November 7th, at Linda Lawson’s home (3405 Cliff
View Loop, Wfd.), at 9:30. Learn about quilt construction using
the latest tools and techniques. For information, call Linda
Lawson (817-913-1054).
The next meeting date will be Monday, November 17th at 2:00 at
the home of Gayle Strangmeyer. Contact Alicia Pittman
(817-441-7422, or [email protected]) or Gayle (254-6462544) for directions. Be on the lookout for emails from Alicia
regarding any activities. You do not have to come to the bimonthly meetings to be a part of the group and anybody interested
is welcome. All you have to do to stay informed is get on Alicia’s
email list.
Bible Sharing
Mary Pearson (817-596-9354) will hold this time of sharing in
her home at 501 Pearson Ranch Rd., Wfd., on Monday,
November 17th, at 1:00. Jo Cheatham (co-chair, 817-596-0984)
and Patricia Harder lead us through topical discussions that relate
to our everyday lives using the Bible for reference.
Game Daze
Birthday Lunch
Game Daze will be on Friday, November 28th from 10:00 – 2:00 at
the Spring Creek Volunteer Fire Station at 6300 Granbury Hwy.
We ask that everyone donate at least $2 for the utilities and
supplies and bring a dish to share for our wonderful pot luck
luncheon. If you need more information, call Marlene Kelsch
(817-988-8875 or [email protected]) or Bobbie
Speegle (817-441-1009 or [email protected]).
Your birthday month is your special month and we will celebrate
with lunch at a locally owned and operated Parker County eatery
on the 4th Thursday of each month if at all possible at 11:30.
Contact Penny Warren ([email protected] or c 817597-6458).
Breakfast Club
Joyful Junkers/Daytrippers
We will be having the November breakfast at Sunny Street Café at
1314 S. Main, Wfd. on Tuesday, November 4th at 9:00. Please call
Barbara Farley (817-694-2202) or Mildred Beard (817-5945342) if you are planning to attend and for further information.
Nothing is planned for November.
Lunch Bunch
November's lunch will meet at on November 6th at 11:30 at
Farina's Winery and Cafe on the square in Granbury, 302 N.
Houston St., 817-597-5300. The restaurant has a varied menu
with soups, salads, fresh custom made pizzas, and lunch specials.
Please call Merilea Pannell (817-458-2312 or
[email protected]). The reservation will be under Parker County
Women's Club. We hope you can join us!
Bridge Club
Join us at Chuck Wagon Restaurant, 1102 W Park Ave, Wfd., Exit
406 on I-20 at 10:00 on November 25th. For info, call Charlene
Ball (817-341-1616) or Shirley McCauley (817-596-0029).
Canasta
Meet us Monday, November 10th, at Antonio’s, 1900 Santa Fe
Drive, Wfd., at 11:00 for a fun time playing Canasta. For
reservations, call Anna Colley (817-441-7167) or Toni Posey
(817-565-0814).
Mah Jongg
Join us each Wednesday at 10:30 at Antonio’s, 1900 Santa Fe Dr.
No reservations needed. Play for a few hours or all day! For
information call Janie Harmon (817-599-7393).
Chick Flicks
Let’s go to the movies! We will go to City Lights Theater on
Monday, November 24th. We eat lunch first, so for time and
restaurant, please call Nell Hauk (817-598-5989 or
[email protected]).
A Gentle Reminder--Please be aware that activity groups
sponsored by PCWNC are for members only. You may bring a
guest to check out the activity, but they will be given a membership
application on an ensuing visit. Thank you in advance for
understanding our position.
Community Resources
Please call Jo Cheatham (817-596-0984) with your
recommendations or request for services.
You can find all of these activities on the Calendar at pcwnc.org.
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Book club will meet Thursday, November 13 at 1:00 at the home
of Lynda Lentz (1313 Pecan Drive, Wfd.) Book selection for
November is Under the Wide and Starry Sky by Nancy Horan. This
novel tells the improbable love story of Scottish writer Robert
Louis Stevenson and his tempestuous American wife, Fanny.
Contact Loretta Hale (817-757-7676).
Uka Ladies
We will meet at the First United Methodist Church, 301 S. Main
St., Wfd. On Monday, November 3rd at 1:00 for a practice session
and on Monday, November 17th at 1:00 for a lesson. Bring your
uke and strum along! Contact Sherry (817-599-7556 or
[email protected]) for information.
White Dragon Ladies
Bring your 2014 card and let’s play Mah Jongg. We will meet on
November 4th &11th from 1:00 – 4:00 at the Aledo Community
Center. Bring your own snack and a drink. Please contact Sharon
Williams (972-213-7872) if you are attending.
Sunshine & Shadows
Marcy Brooks
Lorena & Jim Friddle
Barbara Farley
Cher & Ron Harrison
Barbara Stagner
Sherry & Ron Morris
PJ Webb
Glenda & Bob Perkins
Pat White
Clare Lucera’s daughter Nina
Jan & Bill Barrow
Jean Banks & granddaughter Tiffany
Barbara & Garry Boswell
Our military men and women, our nation, and world peace.
If you have some good news to share about your family or
friends—new grandbabies, great-grandbabies, anniversaries,
weddings—please send your information to Opal Dale (home 817441-6725).
November Birthdays
04 – Kathryn Linde
04 – Toni Posey
07 – Janet Tayler
16 – Virginia Presnell
17 – Amanda Gonzalez
17 – Terri Muse 19 – Sandra Lee
20 – Loretta Hale
27 – Lynn Fraizer
30 – Becki Lee
30 – Carolyn Pierel
(Message from Dana continued from page 1)
However, the church does accept love offerings and the board
would like to make a small offering to the church each month for
allowing us the use of their facility, utilities, kitchen, etc. I am
pleased and grateful to announce that one of our members has
already generously made the love offering for the November
meeting!
Several caterers were given the opportunity to make a proposal to
provide the meal for our monthly meetings. The board selected
Chef Harley Farris of Aaron's catering to be our new caterer. Chef
Harley has provided meals for us in the past at special events and
we are looking forward to his fresh menu ideas and great tasting
food. The lunches will still cost $10.00 per reservation. If you do
not want to make a lunch reservation but would like to have one of
the beverages the cost is still $1.00.
The Family Life Center at the First United Methodist Church in
Weatherford is located on the south side of the sanctuary. The
address is 301 S. Main, Wfd. There is parking on the south side
including many handicap parking places. There is also parking
available in the parking lot directly to the east of the Family Life
Center.
This is a big change but we are Cowgirl Strong. We still have our
friends and activities that we love! We just need to be patient and
understanding as we all become accustomed to our new meeting
home.
Please come join us on this new adventure AND bring a friend! We
have plenty of chairs and tables and space to grow!
Dana
Membership
Our membership is now 170.
New Members:
Shirley Reagan (318-243-6566)
Nancy Russell (940-654-0247)
For privacy reasons, address and email information is not printed
in the newsletter. This information is available at the next General
Meeting. You may also contact Carolyn Pierel (940-447-3755).
Texas Pledge of Allegiance to the State Flag
Before each meeting we say the Pledge of Allegiance to the United
States and to the Texas State Flag. Here is the Texas pledge for you
to memorize.
Honor the Texas flag;
Texas
PCWNC Book Club
3 I pledge allegiance to thee,
Texas, one state under God,
one and indivisible. November 2014
Connie Licari, Editor
1216 Burkburnett Dr.
Weatherford, TX 76087
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Our Howl-oween program was a wicked success! Five categories of costumes were judged by attendees, though there were
plenty of costumes to choose from. The winner of each category is highlighted in bold. You can see more of our costumed
ladies at pcwnc.org/october-2014-general-meeting.
Prettiest
Kay Cole, Jackie Dixon, Kathy Kosikowski,
Sheryl Carter, & Nora Loughrey
Most Unique
Kay Cole, Rita Ogden, Bobbie Speegle,
Karen Lucas, & Nancy Darden
Scariest
Kathryn Linde, Rita Ogden,
Jackie Dixon, & Jackie Potts
Most Creative
Bobbie Speegle, Rita Ogden, Dottie Young,
PJ Fecht, & Charlene Ball
Most Humorous
Kay Cole, Susie Severson,
Diane McMahon, & Charlene Ball
Spooky stories reader Nancy McVean
with Deborah Cron
Gypsy Queen Dana Cook
Door prize – Virginia Presnell with Opal Dale
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