The Welcome Club of the Fox Valley “A Social, Charitable and Friendship Forum for Women”” February 2016 The Board for 2015-16 President Jan Minderman (901) 289-8189 First Vice President(s) Programs and Meetings Donna Nelson (630) 587-2341 Gail Tattersfield (630) 587-8567 Second Vice President(s) Membership Nancy McNamara (630) 945-3696 Sheila VanBrockern (224) 238-7669 Nancy Modery (630) 896-0529 Annual dues: $25 Verna Lobojko

Secretary (630) 443-0484

Treasurer Beverly Johnson (630) 208-1524 Website Andrea Brown (630) 587-9176 Newsletter Nancy Modery (630) 896-0529 Sally Kaiser (630) 584-2464 (Distribution of newsletter)

Past President/Advisor Suzanne Hansen (630) 406-1637

Jottings from Jan February is the month we celebrate Valentine's Day and old Presidents! Instead of worrying about these potential new ones, let's honor our former ones and our military who serves us faithfully, and give love to all our family and friends. Happy February - keep the snow out of your boots! Jan

General Meetings

Jan

All members and guests are invited to general meetings. (Invite a friend!) Dates for 2016 general meetings are: February 2, 2016

Lite Lunch with a program at Congregational Church of Batavia; details on next page.

March 1, 2016

Crockpot lunch at Congregational Church of Batavia. See next page and future newsletters for info.

April 5, 2016

Talent Show at Congregational Church of Batavia *

May 3, 2016

Luncheon meeting at a restaurant *

June 7, 2016

Girls Lunch/Night Out*

* Watch future newsletters for details and meeting times.

If you want a metal, magnetic, name tag to use at Club meetings, contact Nancy McNamara (630) 945-3696, as soon as possible. The cost is $6. Please give newsletter corrections to: Nancy Modery, Email: [email protected] Phone: 630 896-0529 Items for the March newsletter are due to Nancy Modery by February 7, 2016

February 2, 2016,– General Meeting at Congregational Church (Meet at 11:30 a.m.; Lunch at 12 Noon) Address: 21 S. Batavia Avenue, Batavia (across from Batavia Library)

Due to a change in our meeting schedule, we will be enjoying a Lite Lunch for our February meeting and as a bonus, our guest, will be Pam Schutt . “Do you have scarves that you don’t know what to do with? Then this program is for you. Learn how to update your wardrobe using a scarf. You will learn many scarf tying techniques. Please bring a scarf or two with you to the program.”

Pam Schutt

tPlease let us know if you would like to join us on TUESDAY JAN. 5th at 12 noon. If life or weather gets in the Please call Gail Tatterfield by January 29 (630) 587-8567 way....just cancel. Call Gail Tattersfield at 630 587-8567. to sign up for the salad ingredient you would like to bring. The March 1 general meeting will be a “Crockpot Tasting”. If you’d like to participate, contact Sheila VanBockern (224) 238-7669 ([email protected]) or Andrea Brown (630) 587-9176 ([email protected]). Can be appetizers such as meatballs, soups, dips, etc.; main dishes such as chili, stews, sloppy joes; or desserts such as puddings, cakes. Watch for more information from Sheila re. the March general meeting luncheon. Interest Groups Various groups have been established as a result of members who have similar interests but the Club is open to suggestions. Join the Club and you are likely to find ladies with like interests. Members are encouraged to start new activity groups and/or join existing groups. Activities are not limited to the groups listed. Special events and social gatherings throughout the year are planned. PLEASE REMEMBER TO RSVP IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND EVENTS AND ALSO CALL IF YOU MUST CANCEL.

MONDAY BOOK GROUP Claudia Curtis (630) 244-2528 [email protected] Sheila VanBockern (224) 238-7669 [email protected] Meets at 10 a.m. on 4th Monday of the month (no meeting in December). Next meeting: Monday, February 22 at 10 a.m. Hostess: Sheila Van Bockern Phone: (224) 238-7669 Email: [email protected] Book: Inside the O’Briens by Lisa Genova

TUESDAY BUNCO Beverly Johnson, Assistant (630) 208-1524 [email protected]

Plays on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. THURSDAY BUNCO Helen Hogan (630) 443-7592 [email protected] Plays on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 10 a.m.

TUESDAY BOOK GROUP Sally Kaiser (630) 584-2464 [email protected]

FLICK CHICKS Verna Lobojko (630) 443-0484 [email protected] On the 2nd Monday of the month, the group attends a matinee movie. I will email or call those who have signed up for this activity a week in advance with notification of the movie selected, time, and location. Movies will be at the Charlestowne 18 in the Charlestowne Mall, or The Randall 15 Theater in Batavia. If you wish to join us, please call Verna anytime.

Next meeting: Tuesday, February 16 at 9:30 a.m. Location: Sally Kaiser, 2972 Braemore Ln., West Chicago Book: A Fall of Marigolds by Susan Meissner ILLINOIS YOUTH CENTER Gail Tattersfield (630) 587-8567 [email protected] With funds raised at our Fall Used Book Sale, we were able to purchase 8 jigsaw puzzles for each of the “cottages” at the Youth Center. We have further funds that we plan to use to provide some favorite books for the boys. Thank you for your support of these young men.

LAZARUS HOUSE Donna Nelson (630) 587-2341 [email protected] Almost 50 gifts were donated by Welcome Club members for Lazarus House guests in December. Watch the newsletter for more ideas to support Lazarus House.

LET’S DO LUNCH For February, let’s try The Turf Room, 1033 Kilbery Street, North Aurora, at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, February 26.

RSVP to Nancy Modery (630) 896-0529 or [email protected] by Wednesday, February 24. If weather is bad and lunch must be canceled, she will notify those who have signed up. LIFE STORIES Nancy Lou McNamara (630) 945-3696 Beverly Johnson (630) 208-1524 [email protected] On the 3rd Monday of the month at 1 p.m., the group writes about events and activities that shaped their lives from childhood to the present as a legacy for family, friends and children. Subject for the month and hostess announced in newsletter. Come join the fun. Everyone is welcome! Meeting: Monday, February 15, 2016 Please RSVP to: Hostess: Beverly Johnson (630) 208-1524 [email protected] 39W566 Newton Square, Geneva Topic: World in my childhood years to age 18

Nancy Lou McNamara

(630) 945-3696

LITE LUNCH Gail Tattersfield (630) 587-8567 [email protected]

As noted, the February 2 general meeting will include a lite lunch. In addition, a casual salad lunch group is scheduled occasionally. The date and name of the hostess is announced in the Welcome Club newsletter. Guests let the hostess know what ingredient they will be bringing when they sign up for the lunch. If you’d like to host a luncheon, contact Nancy Lou McNamara or Gail Tattersfield. LIVING WELL CANCER RESOURCE CENTER Beverly Johnson (630) 208-1524

[email protected]

MAJ JONGG Sara Hampton (630) 208-8765 [email protected] Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 1 p.m. at Houlihan’s in Geneva Commons. Some arrive early for lunch. All are welcome, whether you know how to play or want to learn.

MARATHON BRIDGE Gloria LaRocca (232-6487) Jeanne Borger (482-9655 or [email protected]). Do you like to play bridge? Do you have a favorite partner? Partnerships/teams are now forming for this year’s marathon. Each team plays a different team monthly (October – May) in members’ homes (a total of 8 games for each team). Players in each foursome negotiate the specific dates and times for their games. Although eight games are scheduled, you have nearly 11 months to play them ---until August 15th. The end-of-year awards banquet is held in September. We welcome new and returning players. Questions? Contact Gloria or Jeanne.

MEXICAN TRAIN Nancy Davidson (630) 262-8812 [email protected] Rosa Fitch (630) 762-8202 [email protected] Group meets on the 1st Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. All are welcome, whether you know how to play or want to learn. NORTHERN ILLINOIS FOOD BANK Sue Lingle (630) 966-2538 [email protected] Ellie Radvanovsky (630) 402-0045 [email protected] We are "The Stuffers"! We meet at the Northern Illinois Food Bank, 273 Dearborn Ct., Geneva, from 9:00 a.m. to approximately 11:00 a.m. every Wednesday morning. The time depends upon the projects presented to us. We have a fun time and are a rather friendly group. The work is easy and is rather routine (folding letters and stuffing them into an envelope) but being with others makes the time just fly and we are doing our part to help feed our hungry neighbors. Please join us and feel the satisfaction of helping others!!! OUT AND ABOUT Nancy Lou McNamara (630) 945-3696 Beverly Johnson (630) 208-1524 [email protected] We try to plan trips around the area, traveling by train or by car pooling. Suggestions and ideas are welcome and encouraged. Can you provide some suggestions for 2016? Outings are announced in the Welcome Club newsletter.

Call Nancy Lou McNamara at (630) 945-3696 with your suggestions and ideas. PARTY BRIDGE Maggie Brazener (630) 406-0026 [email protected] Group has two tables on the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Greenfields. For more info or the sub list, call Maggie Brazener. SCRABBLE Andi Hickman (847) 741-1223 [email protected] The Scabble group usually meets the 3rd Friday of the month. February 19 Hostess: Mary Donahue, 1004 Charleston Drive, St. Charles, Phone: (630) 262-8812 SUNSHINE Mary Donahue (630) 584-7374 [email protected] Suzanne Hanson (630) 406-1637 [email protected] Please notify Mary or Suzanne about any Club member who would appreciate a card, call or practical help.

WALKING GROUP Beverly Johnson (630) 208-1524 [email protected] The summer walking group is discontinued until spring.

WEEKEND STARS Carol Serfling (630) 761-1510 [email protected] All widows, divorcees and singles are invited to join the group. Meets the 1st Saturday of the month at 9:30 a.m. for breakfast at an area restaurant which is announced in the Welcome Club Stars newsletter. Various activities are planned throughout the month and published in the Weekend Stars newsletter distributed to the group members. February 6, 2016, 9:30 a.m. Apple Villa, 1961 W Wilson, Batavia, Il

February Birthdays Maggie Brazener Lynne Burtner Ellie Radvanovsky Pat Geaman

February 4 February 8 February 9 February 19

Sally Kaiser Joan Sunleaf Heidi Adams

February 19 February 22 February 26

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11:30 a.m. – Let’s Do Lunch, The Turf Room