Document 6589027

November-December 2014
WOW OF SAN DIEGO
REPORTER
Visit our web Site: www.wowsd.org
Vol. 24, No. 6
P.0. Box 712275, San Diego, CA, 92171
The purpose of the club shall be: To provide educational and social activities for its members. To work toward the social
and cultural enrichment of the members by providing suitable and acceptable ways for widows and widowers to gather.
WOW 25TH ANNIVERSARY
DINNER/DANCE AND INSTALLATION
Sunday, Nov 9th, 5pm to 9pm
Handlery Hotel, 950 Hotel Circle North
Cost: $42.00 Members, $47.00 Guests
Menu Selections:
Flat Iron Steak with Bourbon Butter; served with Smoked Gouda Polenta and Market Vegetables
Glazed Salmon with Scallion Potato Cakes, Vegetable Dumplings and Stir Fried Vegetables
Vegetarian Wellington, Portobello Mushroom and Grilled Vegetables Wrapped in Puff Pastry
Music by OUR SONG
Many Valuable Door Prizes!
Reservation Required. Deadline Wednesday. November 5th. Call Alice at 619-434-7070 to make your
reservation and give her your entrée selection. There will be RESERVED, SOLO, and OPEN tables. You
may reserve a table of 8. Please tell Alice if you have any special seating requests. Send your check made
out to WOW of San Diego to Alice Bush, 101 Via Tapia, Spring Valley, CA 91977-6434.
WOW CHRISTMAS BALL
Sunday, December 14th, 3pm to 7pm
CROWN PLAZA HOTEL, 2270 Hotel Circle North
Cost: $47.00/Members, $51.00/Guests
Dance music by BLUE ZONE
Full Course Menu (Select one Entrée when making your reservation)
1. Sliced Beef Tri-Tip in Mushroom
2. Bourbon Dijon Chicken
3. Mahi Mahi Macadamia
Reservations required. Deadline: Wednesday, December 10th. Call Mary at 619-466-3508 for your
reservation and your entrée choice. You may reserve a table of 8. There will be RESERVED, SOLO, and
OPEN tables. Tell George if you have any special requests. Your check should be made out to WOW of
San Diego and mailed to Mary Burgert 9742 Grosalia Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91941-4114.
CHARITY DONATION: Please bring a new un-wrapped toy to support needy children.
Let’s Dine Out
Have a problem or question
Monday, November 3rd, 5pm, Brigantine Seafood and
Oyster Bar, 9350 Fuerte Drive, La Mesa
Call WOW Board Contact:
NOVEMBER
Bob Creech, 619-440-3631
Tuesday, December 2nd, 5pm, Anthony’s Fish Grotto,
9530 Murray Drive, La Mesa
DECEMBER
Hazel Conklin, 619-632-2446
Email ([email protected]) or call Sheila at 619-469-1226 for
reservations. NOTE: Sheila would prefer that you make your
reservations by sending her an email if you can. Otherwise, call her at
619-469-1226 and leave your reservation message on her answering
system.
SOCIAL MIXER
CHULA VISTA VETS HOME DANCE
Elks Lodge, El Cajon
700 E. Naples Court
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At the Elks lodge cocktail lounge in El Cajon on the 2 Tuesday
every month. FREE
First Monday of every EVEN month. FREE
December 1st, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
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November 11 , 5:30
This is especially for all WOW members in the
Chula Vista area. Call Marcy Lawson for more
info (619) 466-6030.
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December 9 , 5:30
Call Marcy Lawson for more information. (619) 466-6030
ELKS DINNER/DANCE
The Elks Lodge in El Cajon is continuing their invitation to all WOW members to join them for dinner and dancing every
Wednesday evening at 5:00 pm. The buffet dinner starts at 5:00 pm with live dance music from 6:30pm to 9:00pm. The
cost is now $18 for guests and $14 for Elks, payable in the ballroom. Note: Membership in the Elks is not a requirement
for this event, so come out and enjoy socializing with WOW members at the El Cajon Elks Lodge.
LET’S GET ACQUAINTED
By Midge Berry
Although born in Salt Lake City, Sheila LaPrade spent her “growing up”
years in San Francisco. Her passion for astrology led her to study at the
Astrological Faculty of San Francisco and become a member of the
American Federation of Astrologers. Later she became a member at the San
Diego Astrological Society. Astrology was a source of income through charts
and teaching for years. . A busy woman, she has worked in many fields
including Social Services here and in Tucson, manager of a private VFW Club, 8 years in the
ministry teaching, counseling, head of prayer circle and delivering Sunday Services. Sheila is
currently licensed in the State of CA through The Teaching of Intuitional Metaphysics. She does
weddings, funerals and is working on a Bible Study Class. On the lighter side, Sheila was with
the El Cajon Elks Lodge Follies and a Red Hat Queen for 10 years. Phew! All that and she finds
time to arrange the Dine Out dinners for WOW. We all thank you Sheila, and a special thanks
from WOW Members west of La Mesa for arranging luncheons in our area!
OUR SUNSHINE LADY
Grace Lassiter
Know a member who is
sick?
Let our Sunshine Lady know
who is ill, in the hospital, or
has passed away. Please
call Grace at 858-279-2089
and tell her the details so
she can send a card. The
club likes to send cards to
our members who are ailing
to let them know we care.
Third Thursday Afternoon Social Fun & Games
Third Thursday of every month from 2pm to 4:30pm there will be a non-alcohol social with games (Mexican Train),
refreshments and prizes. If you don’t know how to play Mexican Train, rest at ease, because it is an easy game to
learn and loads of fun. If you don’t wish to play, come on out just to socialize because we play and chat.
WHERE: Lutheran Church, Fellowship Hall, 846 S. Johnson Ave., El Cajon.
WHEN: November 20th, and December 18th
For Reservations Call: Virginia – 619-448-7113, Laura – 619-561-0658, or Gloria – 858-874-2343
Cost: $5.00 (to cover the cost of refreshments and prizes)
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DUES ‘R’ DUE
A FRIENDLY REMINDER
NOVEMBER
Art Crago
Bob Graham
Bonnie Stanley
Catherine McIntyre
Char Schade
Colleen Heck
Gaylord Bedell
George Cooper
George Drain
Gloria Chapman
Jim Dowe
Kathy Hoff-Moore
Larry Berg
Lawrence Newmark
Lorraine Cole
Marcela Drury
Marilyn Connolly
Marilyn Gehrke-Young
Mac Downing
Mac McCracken
Ralph Goffin
Terry Gladin
Tom Culver
Vera Rathje
DECEMBER
Anne Mason
Bob Cederdahl
Carol Quidort
Cora Hayes
Dorothy Shelton
Elroy Hattendorf
Grace Lassiter
Jeanne Kintzele
Joan Miller
John Babos
Karl Ulle
Kieu Wilkinson
Marcy Lawson
Margaret Bergen
Marilee Hill
Renate Cavanaugh
Victoria Bender
Victoria Hamill
NOTICE
Dues are due within 30 days of your dues
date. If your membership is terminated,
you must submit a completed application
and a death certificate to be reinstated.
NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS
Domenico D'Amato
Susan Rice
Midge Berry
Catherine Balfour
Mary O'Brien
Renate Cavanaugh
Jeanne Kintzele
Bonnie Hudson
Maggie Herwich
Tom Dennis
Diana Webster
Joanne Roberts
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Germaine McCracken 14
Jean Crawford
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Paul Booth
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Patricia Serrano
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Robin Neeley
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Everett Fenox
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Nancy Acevedo
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Peggy Skelton
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Wayne Herron
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Mac Downing
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DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS
Richard Gird
Mattar Randazzo
Lidia Lamp
Arthur Duffy
Bob Graham
Charles Coyle, Jr.
Jean Vigneault
Georgene Schorr
David Croker
Li Emerson Crowe
Sally Schofield
Callie Margolis
Sue Dodds
Al Hunsaker
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DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS (Cont’d)
John Sinkovec
Kathy Hoff-Moore
Mary Jenkins
Bill Oyos
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NOTICE
If we missed listing your name,
our sincere apology. Please call
Bob at 619-444-0396 so we can
determine why your important
date was missed
HAZEL’S ACTIVITIES
WOW CHRISTMAS ;LIGHTS AND
DINNER TOUR
Tuesday, December 16th, 2014.
This is an unforgettable deluxe
motor coach holiday tour of some
of
the
most
dazzling
neighborhoods and public places
around San Diego County,
decorated with millions of
twinkling lights, nativity scenes and
glittering Christmas celebrations.
You’ll visit the Hotel del Coronado
giant Christmas tree. Then, motor
through some of the most notable
areas where entire neighborhoods
have coordinated their decorating
wizardry into blocks and blocks of
twinkling lights, animated nativity
scenes, holiday music and magical
themes. Along the route, you will
be treated to a hearty dinner at
the
popular
Applebee’s
Neighborhood Grille. There are
bus pickups in Mission Valley
(3:45pm to 9:30pm) and the
Grossmont Park & Ride (4:00pm to
9:15pm).
Cost: $89/person. Contact WOW
2nd, VP Hazel Conklin, at 619-6322446 for details.
DISCLAIMER: WOW of San Diego Club disclaims any liability for loss of property or personal injury which might
occur during activities. All tours, trips, luncheons, dinners or other activities arranged by the Club are for the
convenience and pleasure of the members and their guests who desire to participate. The Club does not assume
any responsibility for the well being or safety of participants or passengers or their property in any matters
pertaining to said tours, trips, luncheons, dinners or other activities.
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President’s Corner
I’m elated to report that the 2014/2015 Board of Director’s was
approved by the WOW membership in attendance (54) at the General
WOW Meeting at Big Rock Park on September 14th 2014. A big set of
THANK YOUs go to all of you who braved the relentless 104 plus
degree heat to come out to cast your vote and let your voices be
heard. My next set of THANK YOUs goes to those who graciously
volunteered to fill the vacant board and committee positions: Alice
Bush – 1st Vice President, Hazel Conklin – 2nd Vice President, Mary
Burgert – Secretary, Joyce Mills - Decorations Committee Chair and Laura Giyer – Luncheons
committee position. And I can’t give enough THANK YOUs to the board and committee
members who have so generously agreed to serve another year: Karl Ulle – Treasurer, Bob
Creech – Director (Membership chair), Sheila LaPrade Director (Dine-outs/Luncheon chair),
Dottie Zoellner Director (Reservations), Georgene Schorr – Director (Supplies), and committee
volunteers: Sunshine Lady - Grace Lassiter, Membership - Darlee Helmer & Nancy Acevedo,
Luncheons - Laura Giyer, Solos - Marcy Lawson, Lake Murray Walkers – Don Huckle, and last,
but certainly not least our Newsletter Editor & Web Master – George Cooper. Finally, a colossal
THANK YOU to the 25th Anniversary committee and all those that I failed to mention, and to all
of you who chip-in to help at the many events and functions—it is appreciated. We are looking
forward to the big 25th Anniversary/Installation party.
THANK YOU ALL!
Bob Walker, WOW
WOW President 619-444-0396
ON GOING ACTIVITIES
Need Exercise? A walking group meets at Lake Murray on Saturday mornings at 8:30, and Monday and
Thursday evenings at 4:00 during the Pacific Standard Time period. The walkers meet at the entrance of
the main parking lot on week days and at the bottom of the hill from the upper parking lot by the gate
on Saturdays. To get there take Lake Murray Blvd. off I-8 to Kiowa. Turn left and go all the way to the
parking lot. Just look for a group of lively-looking grey-haired people. They go to a place for food and
conversation following the walk. For additional information call Eva Turner (619-442-4078).
Dance Lessons: Got two left feet? Why not join us on Wednesday, 11:00 am at the Starlight Dance
Studio, 6506 El Cajon Blvd. to learn the dance steps you have always wanted to learn. Its fun and the
cost is only $7.00. The lesson focus for November is the East Coast Swing and December is the Tango.
Our fabulous instructor is Steve Showers. Call Dick Butler at 619-425-7407 for additional details.
HAZEL’S ACTIVITIES
Hazel Conklin, the new WOW Vice
President, has the following activity planned.
SOCIAL LUNCHEONS
Laura Giyer
2nd
Cruise aboard Holland America’s Veendam
to Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan, and Puerto
Vallarta. Enjoy 7 nights departing from
San Diego, March 14, 2015. Inside
$923.87, Outside $1,123.87, or Suite
$1,723.87. The deposit is $175 per person
and final payment by 12/29/2014. Call
Hazel at 858-292-0070 or 619-632-2446
for reservations with a credit card. Don't
be left on the shore waving good-by,
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Friday, November 21 . 11:30am
Himalayan Cuisine, 7918 El Cajon Boulevard. La Mesa
This restaurant is next to the Burlington Coat Factory and the 99-Cent Only
Store. The luncheon specials are around $10.00. Come out and enjoy
something different. The food is interesting and the atmosphere is very nice
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Friday, December 19 , 11:30am
El Torito Mexican Restaurant, 5024 Baltimore Drive, La Mesa
This restaurant is across the parking lot from the Himalayan Cuisine (see
above). Lunch combo’s start around $10.99
Call Laura at 619-561-0658 for reservations. Laura would love to have some
suggestions regarding restaurants that you enjoy. Also, she would like to
have a guest speaker at luncheons. Please call her if you know of a speaker.
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NOVEMBER 2014
SUNDAY
TUESDAY
MONDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
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LAKE MURRAY
WALK.
8:30 am
3 DINE OUT
BRIGANTINE,
La Mesa, 5PM
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4
5
LAKE MURRAY
WALK 4:30pm
9
10
Daylight Saving
Time Ends
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Elks Lodge
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LAKE MURRAY
WALK
4:00 pm
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SOCIAL MIXER
El Cajon Elks
Lodge 5:30 pm
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Elks Lodge
MEETING
9:30 am
Dance Lessons
Elks Lodge
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LAKE MURRAY
WALK
4:00 pm
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Dance Lessons
Elks Lodge
8
LAKE MURRAY
WALK
4:30 pm
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Dance Lessons
19 BOARD
LAKE MURRAY
WALK
4:00 pm
23/30
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Dance Lessons
LAKE MURRAY
WALK
8:30 am
14
15
LAKE MURRAY
WALK
4:00 pm
LAKE MURRAY
WALK
8:30 am
20 Afternoon
21 LUNCHEON
Social 2:00pm
LAKE MURRAY
WALK 4:00 pm
Himalayan
Cuisine
La Mesa
11:30 am
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THANKSGIVING DAY
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LAKE MURRAY
WALK
8:30 am
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LAKE MURRAY
WALK
8:30 am
DECEMBER 2014
SUNDAY
TUESDAY
MONDAY
1 LAKE MURRAY
2 DINE OUT
WALK 4:00pm
Chula Vista
Vets 7:00pm
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8
LAKE MURRAY
WALK 4:00pm
14 WOW
CHRISTMAS
BALL
5:00pm
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First Day of
Winter
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LAKE MURRAY
WALK
4:00pm
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LAKE MURRAY
WALK
4:00pm
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SOCIAL MIXER
El Cajon Elks
Lodge 5:30pm
16 Christmas
Lights and
Dinner Tour
3:45pm & 4:00pm
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Dance Lessons
Elks Lodge
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Hanukkah
Dance Lessons
Elks Lodge
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Elks Lodge
LAKE MURRAY
WALK
8:30am
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13
LAKE MURRAY
WALK
8:30am
18 Afternoon
19 LUNCHEON
Social 2:00pm
LAKE MURRAY
WALK 4:00pm
El Torito
La Mesa
11:30am
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CHRISTMAS
DAY
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NEW
YEARS
EVE
WOW Name Badges: White on Black Magnetic $7.50 … Call Marcy: 619-466-6030
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SATURDAY
6
LAKE MURRAY
WALK
4:00pm
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Dance Lessons
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FRIDAY
LAKE MURRAY
WALK
4:00pm
10
9
THURSDAY
4
ANTHONY’S
La Mesa
5:00pm
LAKE MURRAY
WALK
4:00pm
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WEDNESDAY
20
LAKE
MURRAY WALK
8:30am
27
LAKE MURRAY
WALK
8:30am
Every Wednesday @ Elks El
Cajon Lodge and the Tuesday
Social Mixer @ the Elks El Cajon
Lodge. 1400 E. Washington
Ave., El Cajon.
Take I-8 East to El Cajon Blvd.
exit. Turn right on Washington
Ave, and stay on it until you
come to the Lodge on the left.
Approx. 4 miles
Thursday Afternoons’ Social Fun
and Games. Lutheran Church, 846
S. Johnson Ave., El Cajon.
Heading West on I-8 (from East of
El Cajon). Exit on Main Street and
go left. Make right turn on
Johnson and continue down
toward 846 S. Johnson. The church
is directly across from the EJE
Academies.
Heading East on I-8 (from West of
El Cajon). Exit right onto El Cajon
Blvd. Veer right onto Chase
Avenue. Make a left turn onto
Johnson and continue to 846 S.
Johnson. The church is directly
across from the EJE Academies
Monday, November 3rd, 5pm,
Brigantine Seafood and Oyster
Bar, 9350 Fuerte Drive, La Mesa.
Heading East on I-8, take the
Severin Dr. Exit. Turn right on
Severin Dr. The restaurant is on
the left. Heading West on I-8,,
take the Severin Dr. exit. Turn
left on Severin Dr. The
restaurant is on the left.
Sunday, November 9th, WOW 25th
Anniversary Gala, Handlery Hotel,
950 Hotel Circle North. From I-8,
take the Hotel Circle exit. Take
Hotel Circle North to the hotel
DIRECTIONS
Tuesday, December 2nd, 5pm,
Anthony’s Fish Grotto, 9530
Murray Drive, La Mesa.
Heading East on I-8, take the
Severin Dr. Exit. Turn left on
Severin Dr., then right on
Murray Drive. The restaurant
is about ¼ mile on the left.
Heading West on I-8, take the
Severin Dr. Exit. Turn right on
Severin Dr, then the 1st right
on Murray Drive. The
restaurant is about ¼ mile on
the left.
Friday, Nov. 21st Luncheon.
Himalayan Cuisine, 7918 El
Cajon Blvd, La Mesa. From
San Diego, take I-8 E to La
Mesa. Take the exit toward
Fletcher Pkwy. Turn right on
Baltimore Dr.. Go about ¼
mile and turn right into the La
Mesa Crossroads Mall. The
restaurant is next door to the
Burlington Coat Factory and
99-Cent Only Store.
From East County, take I-8W to
the El Cajon Blvd exit. The La
Mesa Crossroads Mall is on the
right.
Friday, Dec. 19th Luncheon, El
Torito, La Mesa. The directions
are the same as the November
Luncheon (Himalayan Cuisine).
See above. El Torito’s located in
the same shopping mall. You
will see the restaurant as you
turn into the La Mesa Crossroads
shopping mall.
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Sunday, December 14th,
Christmas Ball, Crown
Plaza Hotel, 2270 Hotel
Circle North: Take I-8 to
Hotel Circle North. The
hotel is at the West end of
Hotel Circle; it’s the
former Hanalei Hotel
CHULA VISTA VETS HOME
DANCE (First Monday of
every even month). From
I-805 N/S exit at Telegraph
Canyon Road and go East
on Telegraph Canyon
Road. Turn right on
Medical Center Drive and
turn left on E. Naples
Court. Go to 700 E. Naples
Court.
Saturday Post-Walk GetTogether at Gus’s, 5620
Baltimore Drive, La Mesa.
From I-8 E/W take the Lake
Murray Dr exit and go to
Baltimore Dr; turn left and
the restaurant is on the left.
Thursday Post-Walk GetTogether @ the Longhorn
Bar (John Wayne Room),
6519 Mission Gorge Rd, San
Diego.
The Longhorn Bar is
located near the
intersection of Mission
Gorge Rd and Friars Rd in
the Vons/Rite-Aid
Shopping Center).
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Bob Walker, President
Alice Bush, 1st Vice President
Hazel Conklin, 2nd Vice President
Karl Ulle, Treasurer
Mary Burgert, Secretary
Georgene Schorr, Director
Bob Creech, Director
Dotty Zoellner, Director
Sheila, LaPrade, Director
Membership Information: For Information on
619-444-0396
membership or copies of the newsletter, call Nancy at
619-434-7070
619-579-5930
619-632-2446
619-241-1856
Thank you for your interest in joining WOW. We encourage you
to get to know our WOW members by attending the walks, happy
hours, or luncheons. You may attend two other activities without
joining on a non-member basis. If you have any questions, call
the Board Member of the Month on the 1st page of this
newsletter.
619-466-3508
619-249-7728
619-440-3631
619-582-5043
619-469-1226
Sorry, we are only able to send but one newsletter to non-members due to a limited budget.
WOW MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION AND RENEWAL FORM
PLEASE PRINT – THANK YOU
LAST NAME:
FIRST NAME:
CHECK MEMBERSHIP
NEW:
ADDRESS:
RENEWAL:
CITY:
ZIP:
BIRTHDAY & MONTH:
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
MALE:
PHONE:
FEMALE:
MEMBER OF ELKS
AMERICAN LEGION:
VFW:
OTHER:
CHECK CHANGES
ADDRESS:
HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT WOW?
PHONE:
I WOULD BE WILLING TO SERVE ON A COMMITTEE: YES
NO
I hereby apply for membership in WOW of San Diego with the understanding that initial membership is restricted to widows or widowers. I hereby
attest that I am a widow/widower and I agree to hold WOW of San Diego and its officers harmless from any liability arising from my participation.
(FOR NEW MEMBERS ONLY: PROOF OF STATUS IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCEPTANCE AS A MEMBER. PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF
THE DEATH CERTIFICATE TO THIS APPLICATION WHEN APPLYING FOR MEMBERSIDP. The certificate will be returned.)
I do ______ do not ______ give my permission to publish ONLY my name, telephone number, area where I live and zip code in the next
newsletter and in the WOW Directory. (Please initial the appropriate space.)
SIGNED:
DATE:
MEMBERSHIP FEES AND DUES ARE $30.00 PER YEAR PAYABLE ON THE DATE AND YEAR NOTED UNDER YOUR NAME ON YOUR
NEWSLETTER MAILING LABEL. MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: WOW of SAN DIEGO.
NOTE: Mail completed membership application, membership fees and proof of status as a widow/widower to: WOW of San Diego,
P.O. Box 712275, San Diego, CA 92171.
If you have any question concerning completion of this application or WOW in general, call the membership person or any
member of the Board of Directors.
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Upcoming Events
March 14th, 2015, Mexico Cruise, 7 days
March 2015, St. Patrick’s Dinner/Dance
May 2015, Memorial Day Picnic
WOW MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE NOTES:
The WOW Membership Committee is reviving the Neighborhood Meetings.
Also, it has been planned to assign a “Mentor” to new WOW members. It is requested that WOW
members who would volunteer to serve as a “Mentor” to call Bob Creech (619-440-3631).
NEW MEMBER REQUEST
New WOW member, Nan Sumner-Mack, tel. 619-825-7314, is asking WOW members to call her if
they are interested in attending a variety of San Diego area events such as: SD Symphony,
Canyoneer Hikes (SD Natural History Museum), SD Repertory (and selected other theater events),
Old Globe offerings, and Metropolitan Opera Live in HD Programs.
Nan’s email: [email protected]
BOARD/ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE MEETING
The Board Activities Committee Meeting is held on the last Wednesday of the month. Unless
otherwise announced. It starts at- 9:30 a.m. at Legacy Church Annex, Ste. 200, 9029 Park Plaza
Drive, La Mesa. All members are invited to attend. Your input is needed and appreciated.
(NOTES: The November Boarding meeting will be held on 19 Nov because of the Thanksgiving holiday.
The December Board meeting will NOT BE HELD because of the Christmas and New Year’s holiday period.)
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