L uncheon Thursday, Dec 13 11:30 a.m. Social Hour 12:00 Lunch served $20.00 per person CASH BAR AVAILABLE RSVP by Dec 6th Checks payable to MVWC Mail to: 428 E Thunderbird Rd Box #539 Phoenix AZ 85022 Park Terrace 2577 W Greenway Rd Phoenix, AZ Holiday Buffet: TURKEY & GRAVY BAKED HAM SAGE STUFFING CRANBERRY SAUCE GARLIC MASHED POTATOES BRUSSEL SPROUTS GREEN BEAN ALMADINE HAWAIIAN SWEET ROLLS PUMPKIN PIE CHEESE & CRACKER TRAY COFFEE, TEA, & ICED TEA President’s Message – November 2018 Our October luncheon at the Du Jour Restaurant of the Arizona Culinary Institute was once again a huge success. We were there last year and by popular demand, our Luncheon and Program Chairs (Kathy Rose, Nancy Gray, Michael Heglaw, Lin Felix) decided to treat us again to a great luncheon experience. The comment cards indicated that the food, service, and venue were “OUTSTANDING” and a great value for the cost. The cooler weather we have been experiencing in Moon Valley brings with it anticipation of the holiday season. Before we know it and before we are ready for it, Thanksgiving, Chanukah and Christmas will be here. As we start thinking about making plans with family and friends, I would encourage all of us to be involved in the Service Project headed by Sandi Kogan. There are many ways we can help either by donating time and/or money. There are many activities we do together such as shopping, organizing and delivering to Sunnyslope Elementary School for our adopted families. There is also additional shopping that can be done individually on your own schedule. This is our biggest service project of the year and I encourage everyone to be involved and experience firsthand all the good that is done and the smiles that our project brings to many faces – including our own. Please contact Sandi at 602-375-1433 to see how you can help. Our December Holiday Luncheon will be held at Park Terrace, and includes holiday music and entertainment provided by Dee Winberry. This event is guaranteed to put you in a festive mood. Beautiful poinsettias will again be given for door prizes so you won’t want to miss your chance to win one. Come share the holiday spirit with your MVWC friends. I hope to see you there. Sincerely, Bev Carkeek 2018-2019 MVWC President / Phone: 602-993-7805 / Email: [email protected]
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Our October luncheon at the Du Jour Restaurant of the Arizona Culinary Institute was once again a huge success. We were there last year and by popular demand, our Luncheon and Program Chairs (Kathy Rose, Nancy Gray, Michael Heglaw, Lin Felix) decided to treat us again to a great luncheon experience. The comment cards indicated that the food, service, and venue were “OUTSTANDING” and a great value for the cost. The cooler weather we have been experiencing in Moon Valley brings with it anticipation of the holiday season. Before we know it and before we are ready for it, Thanksgiving, Chanukah and Christmas will be here. As we start thinking about making plans with family and friends, I would encourage all of us to be involved in the Service Project headed by Sandi Kogan. There are many ways we can help either by donating time and/or money. There are many activities we do together such as shopping, organizing and delivering to Sunnyslope Elementary School for our adopted families. There is also additional shopping that can be done individually on your own schedule. This is our biggest service project of the year and I encourage everyone to be involved and experience firsthand all the good that is done and the smiles that our project brings to many faces – including our own. Please contact Sandi at 602-375-1433 to see how you can help. Our December Holiday Luncheon will be held at Park Terrace, and includes holiday music and entertainment provided by Dee Winberry. This event is guaranteed to put you in a festive mood. Beautiful poinsettias will again be given for door prizes so you won’t want to miss your chance to win one. Come share the holiday spirit with your MVWC friends. I hope to see you there. Sincerely, Bev Carkeek 2018-2019 MVWC President / Phone: 602-993-7805 / Email: [email protected]
Our December program features well known local Phoenix performer, Dee Winberry, who will be entertaining us with songs and music of the season.
Jane Ann George has been volunteering with Florence Crittenton for 18 years! Norma Huhn recently relocated to Moon Valley from San Diego and is interested in meeting other members. Marcia Balestrino completed a 33 day tour of the Rocky Mountain National Parks this summer. Susan Altieri was a majorette in high school and college!
The Club kicked off the fall season last month with a fabulous luncheon
at the Arizona Culinary Institute’s Du Jour Restaurant in
Scottsdale. Du Jour acts as a “classroom” for students attending the
Arizona Culinary Institute, providing them with the opportunity to learn all
aspects of delivering the fine dining experience, including hosting,
serving, cooking and baking.
Our members were treated to a three-course meal with a demonstration
by head chef, James Baker, on how to make Bananas Foster.
Not only was the food delicious, but by all accounts, the students earned
an A+ on all other aspects of the fine dining experience.
We recommend you treat yourself, friends and family to a meal at Du
Jour for any special occasion or during the holidays.
Lucky door prize winners were awarded glass droplet bird feeders from
The group visited Green Goddess Nursery on Bell Road last month. It was a beautiful day to wander around the large, well arranged
nursery, and the group was pleasantly entertained by the rescued Macaw parrots who
were very curious.
Green Goddess is known for its extensive displays of pottery,
fountains and decorative statuary, and our group saw many unique
designs. Thanks to Vicki Lamb for arranging the tour!
Vicki Lamb & Nichole Thompson of
Green Goddess Nursery
The Hard Cover Girls Book Club has a few openings left. The
group meets the 4th Monday of every month at 11:00 a.m. Discussions typically last no more than 90 minutes, and selected books are easily obtained from local libraries, book stores or downloaded to your reading device. This month’s selection is The Great Alone, a new novel by Kristin Hannah, which follows a family as they move to the harsh wilderness of 1970s Alaska, and is inspired by the author’s personal experiences. If you’d like to join this book group, contact Jackie Isbell at [email protected].
Wine Night - A Stroll Through Piedmont Thank you to Nancy and Mike Gray for taking the wine group for a stroll through Italy’s Piedmont and tasting some delicious wines from the region. This area of Italy is cupped by the Alps to the North and the Apennines to the south, and its morning fog and sunny afternoons make for great wines. The most common reds include Nebbiolo, Barolo, Barbaresco, Barbera, and Dolcetto. Some of the most popular whites are Moscato Bianco, Cortese,
and Arneis. Our group got to sample four top wines: 1. Mauro Sebaste Parigi; 2. Langhe Nebbiolo; 3. Lo Zoccolaio Barbera; and 4. Travaglini Gattinara. What a great night spent with friends and good wine!
The Matinee Friends activity
group attended the first concert of the fall season, “Autumn Pleasures” at ASU’s Temple Center of the Arts on October 17. After we finally negotiated the parking nightmare (construction has greatly disrupted the parking on campus), we settled into our second-row seats just in time to experience the wonderful singing of the four ASU choruses: the Arizona Statesmen, the Women’s Chorus, the Barrett Choir, and the Gospel Choir. After enjoying the music, our group left with happy smiles. If you’re interested in joining
This year Giving Tuesday falls on November 27th. MVWC encourages our members to help others through the gift of time, donations, or voice. At the same time, we wish to recognize all the people and businesses that support our organization and our Service Projects. Check out our website at www.mvwomensclub.org
for more information and to learn how our members contribute to our community throughout the year, and ways that you can too!
Don’t have time to shop or the dates below don’t work with your busy schedule? Donate money - checks are always welcome and can be made payable to MVWC Service Project. Be sure and mail or deliver to Sandi no later than Dec 13. Are you a savvy shopper and would prefer to do your own purchasing? Let Sandi know and she’ll give you a list of items. Get ready to shop from Nov 19 - Dec 6.
Service Project Committee Update:
How many members remember the very first fundraiser that Moon Valley Women’s Club held? It was a garage sale, held in the mid 90’s, and the event raised a few hundred dollars. Fast forward to 2018, to our most recent event, where our auction proceeds and individual donations added up to more than fourteen THOUSAND dollars! All this amazing growth has occurred because of the remarkable dedication and efforts of MVWC members throughout the years. Because of the sustained growth of our available charitable funds the MVWC Board decided in June to form an Ad Hoc committee to review and update the Special Projects processes. The committee met regularly throughout the summer and into the fall, working with three goals in mind. The first goal is to formalize the procedures the MVWC uses to distribute the charitable funds. Second is to involve more members in the operation and decision process of the distribution of the funds. And finally, to provide an opportunity for our club members to sponsor a local group for consideration of a small grant. In the committee’s efforts to achieve our ultimate goals, MVWC has registered with the State of Arizona as a public charity and received a federal identification number in preparation for applying for federal non-profit status as a 501(c)(3). We anticipate completing our goals by the first of the year. The Special Project committee has been, and will continue, regularly reporting to the board and members through this newsletter. If you have any questions, please contact Michael Heglaw at [email protected].
Once again, MVWC is adopting 30 families from Sunnyslope K-8 school. After purchasing, sorting and wrapping the items, everything will be delivered to the school for distribution to the families. Any monetary donations will be used to buy bikes, clothing and other items. Please join us in our largest service
project of the year, and help make the holidays bright for 30 needy families. Please review the list of activities below and contact Sandi Kogan at 602-375-1433 or [email protected] to indicate how you want to help. If you prefer to make a monetary donation or a gift assignment, that will also be greatly appreciated!
Thursday, November 15 or Friday, November 16
9 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Group Shopping for clothes, shoes, toys & housewares Monday, November 26 or Tuesday, November 27
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. or 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Group Shopping for underwear, socks, diapers, etc. Monday, November 19 to Thursday, December 6
Shopping as needed Monday, December 3 – by 6 p.m.
Final Gift Drop-Off at 14410 N 14th St (Sandi’s home) Tuesday, December 4 to Thursday, December 6 - TBD
Last Minute Shopping for missing items Monday, December 10 or Tuesday, December 11 - 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Bagging items for 30 families Monday, December 17 and Tuesday, December 18 - 9 a.m. -10:30 a.m.
When you’re out & about in Moon Valley & beyond, remember our generous donors and thank them!
Aiello Moon Valley Postal
Alexi Grill MVP Shoe Repair
Ammaccapane’s Paradise Med Spa
Anytime Fitness. Phoenix Valley Dermatology
Barro’s Pizza Phoenix City Grille
Barrio Queen Phoenix Police Dept.
Beauty Worx Phoenix Suns
Better Groomer Phoenix Theater
Candy’s Kitchen Phoenix Zoo
Casa Anejo-Tacos & Tequila Point in Tyme
Char Process Salon
Cherry Salon Pure Sushi
Christo’s Ray’s Pizza
Classy Kitchen Red Devil
Desert Nail Spa Seasons 52
Diamondbacks Sherry’s Pampered Pets
Dog Eared Book Store Sierra Bonita
Elements Massage Skin Meow
Flamingo Palace Soup & Sausage
Furniture Affair Southwest Gardner
Half Moon Sports Bar Spinato’s
Hinrichsen Jewelers Starbucks
Joey’s Tangles Hair Salon
Jamba Juice Therapy 10
Kiss Me Kate True Brew
Lookout Mt. Veterinary Clinic US Egg
Monograms Salon Dr. Verbarg DDS
Moon Valley Café Victorian Cake Co.
Moon Valley Country Club Vien’s Nails
Moon Valley Cleaners Village Inn
Moon Valley Motor Care Whipples Fun Center
Moon Valley Nursery Whitfill Nursery
General Information: Reminders about Luncheons: • Reservations must be made in advance, including for Guests • To cancel a paid reservation, or to place your name on the wait list,
contact Treasurer, Gwen Gardner at [email protected] or 602-316-2292
• Luncheon payments will not be refunded if cancelled after the deadline date, unless someone on the wait list can be substituted.
• If you have any questions, please contact Treasurer, Gwen Gardner Monthly Luncheon Raffle: Raffle tickets ($1 each or 6 for $5.00) are available at monthly luncheons for a chance to win a refund of that meeting’s luncheon price. October’s raffle winner was Pat Clegg!
Directory Photo: Please call Michele Workman at 602-904-0204, to arrange for your directory photo to be taken. If you have a digital photo, you may email it to Michele at [email protected].
Newsletter Deadline: Articles for inclusion in the December Echo, available on Thursday, 12/13/18, should be sent to Angela Baumann at [email protected] no later than Monday, 11/26/18, with MVWC newsletter in the email subject line. If you have any questions, please email Angela.
Board Meetings: All members are invited to attend monthly Board meetings. The next is Monday, November 26 at 6:30 pm at Pat Clegg’s home (32 E. Calavar Rd.). Please contact Pat at [email protected] if you plan to attend. Contact President, Bev Carkeek, to add items to the agenda.
Last month, the Museum Group visited the Wells Fargo History Museum
(www.wellsfargohistory.com ) in downtown Phoenix (one of 11 throughout the
USA). The 19th century stagecoach shown below was considered the finest
passenger vehicle of its time, and traveled an average of five mph and required
a change of horses every 12 miles! If you’re interested in joining this group,
Got Communications or Marketing Skills? The Moon Valley Women’s Club is looking for volunteers to form an ad hoc committee to begin work on a Communications Plan. This group will determine the organization’s future communications / marketing needs, create a plan, and, with Board approval, implement it. It’s anticipated that the committee will meet twice monthly for approximately six months. The club has made exciting changes this year, including the roll out of our website and there’s more to come. Join us as we continue to improve the club’s communications to members and the community at large. If you are interested, or have experience with communications and/or marketing, please contact Kristin Carkeek at (602) 690-3459 or [email protected] for more information. We hope to have a committee in place by November 11, to begin working right away.