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WOMEN’S CLUB OF GREATER RESTON

“THE FRIENDLY

WORD” DECEMBER 2012

Please join us for a festive luncheon celebration!

ANNUAL HOLIDAY

LUNCHEON DATE: Thursday, December 20 TIME: 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM. LOCATION: McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant, Reston Town Center COST: $37.00

Luncheon Menu

Starter

Traditional Caesar Salad with garlic croutons Entree choices – (to be selected at the Luncheon)

Cashew Crusted Tilapia with a Jamaican Rum Butter Sauce Chicken Piccata with Lemon Butter Caper Sauce

Atlantic Roasted Cedar Salmon with a Blackberry Reduction

Dessert

Crème Brulee Coffee & Iced Tea

MAKE CHECK OUT TO WCGR AND MAIL TO: Denyse Peterson 41985 Riding Mill Place Ashburn, VA 20148

Reservations must be received by December 10

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Annual Holiday Gala

Start off your Holiday Season by attending our annual Holiday Gala.

Get out your dancing shoes, dress up, and come ready to have a great time!

This year features a Cocktail Hour on the Enclosed Deck with a Bruschetta Table and

cash bar (throughout the evening) no charge for soft drinks; Dinner in the Fairway Room -

Buffet with Turkey and Sirloin Carving Stations with fixings, sides, and a salad. Wine

with dinner. Dessert, coffee, and tea.

After dinner, dance to a variety of music provided by B&B Sound, Karen Bayer DJ.

Want to hear/dance to your favorite song? Include your song request with your

RSVP/check. In addition, song request cards will be available on each table.

DATE: Friday, December 7, 2012

TIME: 6:00-11:00 PM

LOCATION: Hidden Creek Country Club

1711 Clubhouse Road, Reston, VA

COST: $45.00 per Person for Members and One Guest

$50.00 per Person for Non-Members

DRESS: Dressy

Send your check payable to Women’s Club of Greater Reston to:

Mary Lou Layton, 11018 Thrush Ridge Road, Reston, VA 20191

Reserve Early – Open Seating

2012 Holiday Gala Committee:

Diane Davis Patricia Cantelmi

Marilyn Eckles Virginia Gonzalez Mary Lou Layton Margaret Nichols

Joyce Summers

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MEMBERS NEWS WELCOME OUR NEW MEMBERS

PLEASE CUT AND ATTACH TO YOUR NEW DIRECTORY.

Anne Patterson 2225-B Lovedale Lane, Reston, VA 20191 703-476-1613 [email protected]

Joanne Aaronson 11490 Waterhaven Court, Reston, VA 20190 703-925-9205 [email protected]

Uma Redwine 3535 Ball Street #302, Arlington, VA 22201 703-304-0071 [email protected]

Gwen Cohen 1333 Colvin Forest Drive, Vienna, VA 22182 703-371-1963 [email protected]

Kathy Severin 11402 Esplanade Drive #417, Reston, VA 20194 310-220-5218 [email protected]

Laura Gutnick 1612 Fieldthorn Drive, Reston, VA 20194 703-318-0425 [email protected]

Jayne Tobin 2034 Royal Fern Court, Reston, VA 20191 703-715-8668 [email protected]

Shareen Ober 11408 Washington Plaza, Reston, VA 301-437-7773 [email protected]

Returning Member Christine Carestio 43585 Edison Club Court, Ashburn, VA 20147 703-723-7136 [email protected]

DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS

Grace Alderman - 01 Lillian Brodeur - 12 Audrey Adair – 02 Allison Marshak - 12 Barbara Goddard - 03 Julia Williams -18 Jo Ann Esposito - 05 Evelyn Masefield - 22 Rosemary Geel - 07 Patricia Cantelmi - 29

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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GET ACQUAINTED COFFEE Jo Ann Esposito 703-437-3996

In the blink of an eye the holi-daze is upon us. Thanksgiving is knocking at our door, we’re getting our dancing shoes ready for the Holiday Gala, and crunch time is staring us in the face. Please join us for a touch of calm time before the look of deer in headlights sets in. DATE: Wednesday, December 12 TIME: 10:00 AM HOSTESS: Margaret Nichols ADDRESS: 12617 Bayard Drive, Reston, VA RSVP: Please contact Margaret directly at 703-834-0468 or email her at [email protected] so she can plan accordingly.

Dear Members, We are quickly approaching the busy Holiday season. You have a couple of opportunities to gather with your friends from Women’s Club, relax, and have some fun! Our holiday gala is always a very popular event with dinner & dancing. The gala will be this year on Friday evening, December 7. In place of our General Meeting on Thursday, December 20, we will hold our traditional holiday luncheon at McCormick & Schmick’s. My wishes for a peaceful and joyous holiday season for all of you and your families. Jan

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ACTIVITIES

. SECOND TUESDAY BRIDGE Betty Murray 703-796-1212

DATE: Tuesday, December 11 TIME: 12:30 PM PLACE: Clyde's, Reston Town Center Lunch and Bridge Second Tuesday Bridge is a two-table intermediate group and meets once a month. If you would like to play or be a substitute, please contact Betty Murray or any Second Tuesday Bridge member. We wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

MAH JONGG Joyce Summers 703-969-8441

DATE: Wednesday, December 19, TIME: 1:00 PM HOSTESS: Sue Benezra ADDRESS: 44385 Blueridge Meadows Drive, Ashburn, VA 20147 RSVP: To Sue by Sunday, December 16, at 571-283-2121 or [email protected] Please note that this is a NEW address and phone number for Sue. This group is comprised of experienced Mah Jongg (American) players. The hostess will determine the number of tables she can accommodate. We play for $3.00. Please bring your own card.

Janet Findley 703-481-2579

All of our Activity Groups are fun! Why not come and check out a new group and see if you are interested in something new and exciting? Give the Chair a call to make arrangements to attend an activity. This is a great way to find friends with the same interests!

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It's BUNCO TIME!! Denyse Peterson 703-723-1346

We will resume the game in January.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE Pepper Buckley, [email protected]

In anticipation of the WCGR holiday luncheon running long and happily, Duplicate Bridge is postponing our next meeting until January 17. Future dates: January 17, February 21, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20

CANASTA GROUP Virginia Gonzalez 703-777-2047

Janet Findley 703-481-2579 DECEMBER - NO MEETING BECAUSE OF THE HOLIDAYS Future dates: Monday, January 28, 2013 - SIGRID NELSON

Monday, February 25, 2013 - JANET FINDLEY Please let us know if you would like to hostess in March, April, or May.

BOOK GROUPS

BOOK REMARKS Kathy Day [email protected] DATE: Thursday, December 13, TIME; Noon-2:00 PM BOOK: Snowflower and the Secret Fan, Lisa See LEADER: Sue Ann McNamara HOSTESS: Jan Anderson RSVP TO: Jan Anderson at [email protected] or 703-787-0398 NOTE: The December meeting is also our Holiday Book Exchange and Potluck. Please bring a wrapped book and a dish to share.

MONDAY MORNING BOOKS Julie Aurora 703-478-6911

DATE: Monday, December 3 TIME: 11:30 AM PLACE: Clyde’s in Reston We will be having our annual holiday luncheon and wish all our WCGR friends a bright and happy holiday season.

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PAGETURNERS Terry Morrow [email protected]

We will have our annual Holiday Luncheon and Book Exchange this month. Members will bring a NEW wrapped book to exchange with other members. A delicious pot-luck luncheon will be enjoyed by all. DATE: Tuesday, December 18, TIME: 12:00 NOON HOSTESS: Roxane Hughes ADDRESS: 12002 Walnut Branch Road, Reston, VA 20194 RSVP: Roxane at [email protected] or Terry at [email protected]

TRAVEL TREKS Sue Benezra 703-404-9204

Due to the uncertain weather during January and February, the next Travel Treks will be in March. The October event to Kennedy center will be rescheduled for March. Please contact me if you have any suggestions for future events. Happy Holidays.

.LUNCH, DINNER AND WINE

WINE TASTING Margaret Nichols 703-834-0468

No Wine Tasting in December. Next Wine Tasting will be: DATE: Saturday, January 19, 2013 TIME: 7:00 PM LOCATION: Lillian Brodeur & Warner Johnson’ home 1566 Old Eaton Way, Reston VA COST: $15.00 per person payable at Tasting RSVP: By Sunday, January 13, at 703-437-1723 or [email protected] The group meets in the evening on the 3rd Saturday of the month at a *member’s home. The host selects and sets up the wines for tasting. Coffee, tea and dessert is generally served following the Tasting. In order for the host to prepare, please RSVP by the date indicated. [*Hostess may select another location for the Tasting.] .

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THE LADIES LUSCIOUS LUNCHEON Margaret Kohlberg 703-481-8566

There will be no luncheon in November or December. We will be back in January.

CASUAL DINING Pepper Buckley [email protected]

Casual diners will be holidaying at other parties for the month of December. We wish you all low carbs and high spirits. Future Dates: January 12, February 9, March 9, April 13, May 11. Hostesses needed.

LUNCHEON DELIGHT Sigrid Nelson 703-404-2796

Ursula Precht 703-726-8797 Luncheon Delight will not meet in December. Wishing everybody a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday Season.

DESTINATION DINNER Betty Reed 703-727-4737

We visit various restaurants, some new ones as well as old favorites. Separate checks are issued. We will not meet in November and December. Hope to see you January 6! Enjoy the holidays with loved ones and friends! DATE: Sunday, January 6, 2013 PLACE: TBD Please mark your 2013 calendars!

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DAYTIME NEEDELCRAFT Lillian Brodeur 703-437-1723

We welcome anyone interested in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, mending -- sharing your talents and camaraderie. Busy hands and busy mouths yakking about everything under the sun; make this monthly event something to look forward to. Whether making something for yourself, or someone else who will appreciate the love that went into your handiwork, we hope you will be a part of our gathering -- the first Thursday of each month at 1:00 PM. Refreshments to be served. DATE: Thursday, December 6 HOSTESS: Lillian Brodeur ADDRESS: 1566 Old Eaton Lane, Reston, VA 20194 Please call me at above telephone number or e-mail me at [email protected] to inform me of your intentions so I can prepare for your visit. Hope to see many of you.

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JOY OF SINGING Joy of Singing will not meet in December. Our next meeting will be in January.

ANTIQUING Gail Crockett 703-464-9501 There is no trip for December!

PROFILE OF THE MONTH will return in January

MEMBERSHIP Sue Ann McNamara 703-869-7624

Directories are out. Thanks Pearl for doing such a nice job editing. Please continue to invite a friend or neighbor to join this wonderful social organization. If you know of someone who is interested and would like additional information, have her contact me by phone or visit our website at www.restonnewcomers.org

PUBLIC RELATIONS Sandra MacDougall [email protected] 703-362-5027

Thanks to everyone who has helped with distribution of the Flyers. The press releases are being published and we are gaining membership through the efforts of Club members placing flyers in many locations throughout the area. Sandra

NEWS ON MEMBERS Susan Moon 703-732-0702

Please contact me if you or anyone you know needs a get well wish, a word of cheer, congratulations, or sympathy.

NEWSLETTER Pearl DiPasquale 703-476-5464

Deadline for the January newsletter is December 14. Please send all articles to [email protected].

Notes from The

Board

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CHARITY LIAISON Janice Shea 703-620-2924

We will be collecting children’s books at the Xmas Luncheon. Books are for ages 0-5 years, unwrapped. Remember that I will be collecting coats, hats, and scarves in January and February at the General Meetings. If anyone thinks they will be at bridge and/or Mah Jongg, I will accept them there. FYI-SHARE YOUR MILES With just a click or call you can transfer air miles to FISHER HOUSE FOUNDATION'S HERO MILES program. It helps service members and loved ones to travel to VA hospitals. (fisherhouse.org) Thank you all for your generous donations to THE THANKSGIVING DRIVE; I appreciate your out-pouring and I know they do too! Please keep the Sandy victims in your prayers. MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Healthy Families the charity we are collecting for in December

In 2010, 2,677 complaints of child abuse and neglect were assessed or investigated by Fairfax County’s Child Protective Services. Some of these incidents might have been prevented if the parents had known how to deal with their stress, frustration, and anger. To help at-risk families stay healthy, Reston Interfaith participates in Healthy Families Fairfax, a local chapter of Healthy Families America, a nationally accredited program to prevent child abuse and neglect. To be enrolled in the program, families receive a confidential visit from a Healthy Families nurse. The nurse conducts a survey and a family background to assess if the family is considered at risk for child abuse/neglect. Once in the program, trained family support workers conduct regular home visits to provide parent education and guidance for first-time and at-risk parents from the early days of pregnancy to their child’s fifth birthday. Family support services include: Screening children for developmental delays Educating parents about healthy childrearing practices Assessing the home environment for potential risks Helping families develop goals Finding support services for families Questions about Healthy Families? Contact Jeanine Gravette, Program Supervisor, 703-787-4908

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TREASURER’S REPORT Jan Anderson for Fay Nafici

11/1/2012 Date Description Amount

10/1/12 Opening Balance $ 8,411.36

Inflows Raffle $ 50.00 Membership Dues $ 1,260.00

Inflow Total $ 1,310.00

Outflows $ 0.00

Outflow Total $ 0.00

10/31/12 Closing Balance $ 9,721.36

DECEMBER BOARD MEETING

DATE: Tuesday, December 4 TIME: 9:45 AM HOSTESS: Janer Findley ADDRESS: 13062 Farthingale Drive

Herndon, VA 20171

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DECEMBER

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11:30 AM

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Board Meeting 9:45 AM

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Needlecraft 1:00 PM

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Gala Party 6:00 PM

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11 Second Tuesday Bridge

12:30 PM

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Acquainted Coffee

10:00 AM

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Book Remarks 12 noon

14 Newsletter deadline

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Turners 12:00 PM

19 Mah Jongg

1:00 PM

20 Annual Holiday

Luncheon 11:30 AM

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