The Welcome Club of the Fox Valley “A Social, Charitable and Friendship Forum for Women”” May 2016 Board for 2015-16

Elected Board for 2016-17

President Jan Minderman (901) 289-8189

Jan Minderman

First Vice President(s) Programs and Meetings Donna Nelson (630) 587-2341 Gail Tattersfield (630) 587-8567

First Vice President(s) Programs and Meetings Patti Clements (630) 306-6010 Glenna Walton (831) 238-6712

Second Vice President(s) Membership Nancy McNamara (630) 945-3696 Sheila VanBockern (224) 238-7669 Nancy Modery (630) 896-0529

Second Vice President(s) Membership Nancy McNamara (630) 945-3696 Sheila VanBockern (224) 238-7669 Nancy Modery (630) 896-0529

Secretary Verna Lobojko (630) 443-0484

Secretary Verna Lobojko (630) 443-0484

Treasurer Beverly Johnson (630) 208-1524

Treasurer Beverly Johnson (630) 208-1524

Website Andrea Brown (630) 587-9176

Website Andrea Brown (630) 587-9176

Newsletter Nancy Modery (630) 896-0529 Sally Kaiser (630) 584-2464 (Distribution of Newsletter)

Newsletter Nancy Modery (630) 896-0529 Sally Kaiser (630) 584-2464 (Distribution of Newsletter)

New Members Marie Culliton (630) 377-3751 2104 Dover Lane St. Charles, Il 60174 [email protected] Birthday: 6/13

President (901) 289-8189

(Club Total 114) Doris E. Carlson (630) 879-9650 200 N. Island, Apr. 205 Batavia, Il 60510 Birthday: 6/18

Meetings May 3, 2016 Luncheon and Installation of Board at Chianti’s, 201 S. Third Street, Geneva. Meet at 11:30 a.m. See details on next page.

June 7, 2016 Girls Night Out at Eaglebrook CC, 2288 Fargo Blvd., Geneva Open bar from 6-6:45p.m., Dinner follows. See details on next page. May 7, 2016 Derby Party at Eagle Brook Country Club at 2 p.m. Plan to wear Sally Walker’s hats. Contact Virginia Swanson (630) 549-6980 for details.

IF YOU DON’T HAVE EMAIL, try to “buddy” with another member who will keep you up to date about any news or events communicated by Email between issues of the newsletter.

Jottings from Jan While the weather may not be cooperating, we're gearing up for spring fun in our Welcome Club -- lunch at Chianti's, the Derby Party, our Girls' Night Out, the Bridge Walk for Living Well -- if you've not signed up yet, it's time friends! Jan

May 3, 2016 - Luncheon and Installation of Board 11:30 a.m.- at Chianti’s, 201 S. Third Street, Geneva. Family style menu: of Meat Ravioli in Bolognese sauce, Garlic Crab Fettuccini in Garlic Butter, Chicken (boneless breast) in Lemon Garlic with Spinach. Includes breadsticks with garlic dip, salad, rolls, Gelato and drink (Wine may be purchased separately.) RSVP by April 28. Checks for $20 payable to Welcome Club (tax and tip included); send to Jan Minderman, 580 Cannon Dr., Geneva, Il 60134 Phone: (901) 289-8189 (40 guest limit)

June 7, 2016 Girls Night Out 6 p.m. (Open Bar) Dinner Follows - At Eaglebrook CC, 2288 Fargo Blvd., Geneva Menu Appetizers: Tomato Basil Bruschetta, Cocktail Meatballs, Turkey Pinwheels Caesar Salad, Rolls and Butter Choice of Entrée: Bacon Wrapped Garlic Stuffed Chicken Breast, Rice Pilaf and Seasonal Vegetable Medley Or Cornmeal Crusted Tilapia, Rice Pilaf, Green Beans Almondine Desert: Vanilla Ice Cream with Chocolate Sauce Entertainment: Leslie Goddard, an actress and historian, will be entertaining us with her portrayal of Betty Davis.

Cost: $30 (Cash Bar not included.) RSVP by May 24; Checks payable to Welcome Club; send to Sue Lingle, 700 Doral Lane, North Aurora, Il 60542 Phone: (630) 966-2538 ,

Please indicate on check your choice of entrée! (Chicken or Tilapia) 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.

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: 10 a.m., May 23 Hostess: Andi Hickman (Andi will notify group of location.) Book: Little Mercies by Heather Gudenkauf

TUESDAY BOOK GROUP Sally Kaiser (630) 584-2464 [email protected] Next meeting: 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 17 Location: Batavia Library Conference Room Book: The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion

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 3rd Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. 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

FOOD AND FRIENDS

Linda Spencer (630) 513-9267 [email protected] Gather with friends and spouses, if desired, and enjoy dinner and conversation in the home of a Club member. Hosts furnish the main course and wine. Guests bring a dish to pass. Number of guests can be limited. Announce plans in the Club newsletter a month prior to the night out. Contact Linda Spencer if you’d like to host or attend. ILLINOIS YOUTH CENTER Gail Tattersfield (630) 587-8567 [email protected] LET’S DO LUNCH If you have a suggestion for a place to meet for lunch, please let Suzanne Hansen or Jan Minderman know. LIFE STORIES Nancy Lou McNamara (630) 945-3696 Beverly Johnson (630) 208-1524 [email protected] rd On the 3 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: May 16. Topic: Education in My Life To RSVP or for directions, contact: Gail Tattersfield (630) 587-8567 [email protected] NO meetings til September. Meet in August to plan topics. Watch newsletter for details. group. LITE LUNCH Nancy Lou McNamara (630) 945-3696 Gail Tattersfield (630) 587-8567 [email protected] A casual salad lunch group is scheduled occasionally. The date and name of the hostess is announced in the Welcome Club meeting in June. 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 Living Well 11th Annual Bridge Walk Saturday, May 14, 2016 - Walk begins at 8 a.m. Fabyan Forest Reserve (Rt. 31 entrance) Geneva, Il Welcome Club will be participating with a walking/volunteer team in this year’s 5K Bridge Walk. Come join our team by registering at livingwellcrc.org or completing a registration form. Registration is $25 or free for cancer survivors with a tee shirt provided. Welcome Club members can assist with donations collected at the Club meetings or mailed to Beverly Johnson. You may make a donation in memory of a cancer survivor or deceased loved one; indicate on your check or when registering on line. Please make all checks payable to “Living Well CRC”. “Every Step Counts” is this year’s slogan; make your donation count! For additional information or a registration form, please contact: Beverly Johnson, 630 208-1524 [email protected] 39 W566 Newton Square, Geneva, Il 60134 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 Group meets on the 1st Thursday of each month at 10 a.m.

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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] If you have an idea for a future “Out and About”, talk to Nancy Lou and/or Beverly. Suggestions Welcome! 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. Hostess for May 20: Virginia Swanson, 1500 S. 14th Street, St. Charles Phone: (630) 549-6980.

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] Ready to lace up your walking shoes and join our walking group? We meet on Thursday morning at 9:00 AM, May through September, weather permitting. We meet in the parking lot on the west side of the Fabyan Forest Preserve, off of Route 31 in Geneva. Please let Beverly Johnson know if you will be joining the group or for more information

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. NO BREAKFAST IN MAY 2016. Various activities are planned throughout the month and published in the Weekend Stars newsletter distributed to the group members.

Marguerita Johnston Maureen Roberts Aud Koss Anne Brink

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May Birthdays Gloria Larocca May 14 Jan Minderman May 16 Sara Hampton May 17 Diane Chesko May 19

Carolyn Dailey Jeannine Lynch Griseto Betty Strong Karen Haley Joyce Kopecky

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