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Friends and Neighbors Of FM 1960
September 2015
FAN
General Meetings
Meetings are held at 9:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday
of the month, at JOHN WESLEY
METHODIST CHURCH September thru April.
Our next meeting will be on September 8, 2015
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Let the fun begin! It’s time to get back in the groove and start our regular General Meetings with terrific programs. September has arrived! Kicking off the year, our September meeting will feature a speaker from Classic Accessories with ideas on creating a more beautiful home us-ing accessories. Classic Accessories is a destination store that features home decor and all things Christmas at retail and wholesale prices. It’s a program not to be missed. In October, true crime author Kathryn Casey, a local author, will be our speaker. Ms. Casey has written for the “Ladies Home Journal”, “Reader’s Digest”, and “Texas Monthly”, and has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, to discuss her book “The Rapist’s Wife”. The November program will bring us Tim Miller of Texas EquuSearch. Texas EquuSearch is a search and rescue organization dedicated to locating missing persons. It is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization that assists local law enforce-ment personnel in combing the vast areas outside the city of Houston for missing individuals. Also of interest is the Holiday Charity Luncheon in December. The theme is “Stars, Tinsel, and Glitter with Fun, Fashion and Fur”. What an exciting pro-gram this is going to be, at the Northgate Country Club! There will be a lovely luncheon and the raffle, silent auction, and style show featuring glitzy holiday attire. Let’s not forget about the great activities going on every month: antiquing, book clubs, bridge, bunco, canasta, hiking, lunch bunch, Mah Jongg, movie day, needle arts, scrapbooking, and wine tasting. The details of each event are listed throughout the newsletter. FAN has something for everyone! You will not want to miss any of the meetings this year. The fun begins this September. Markett Harkinson President
PURPOSE
To provide an opportunity for members to become acquainted with others in the community in an atmosphere of friendliness, goodwill and helpful information.
To undertake and to promote charitable and humanitarian projects within the community.
To form enduring friendships.
Have you moved? Has your telephone number or e-mail address changed??
Contact Pat Quackenbush Patquackenbush @ sbc global.net
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NEEDLE ARTS LOVERS
If you enjoy any type of needlework (cross stitch, knitting, beading, quilting, embroidery, etc.); hook work (crocheting, hook rug, latch hook, etc.), or sewing (save your hems and other handwork and bring it along) and want to double your fun, come join the Needle Arts Lovers (NAL) group. Our group likes working on projects while we share joy and our latest works-in-progress . We enjoy conversations with other ladies who share an appreciation for Needle Arts. We get together on the first Wednesday and the third Monday of the month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Prior to each meeting, we will announce where it will be held. If you cannot make it by 10 a.m., just come when you can, even if it is only for an hour. The hostess for each meeting provides beverages, but no food. Sometimes we also go out to lunch. Just sign up at one of the FAN meetings or call Pat Quackenbush at 281-350-0429 or [email protected]. If you want to come to a meeting to check us out, contact Pat Q.
FAN Nature Walkers
You will be notified by email when walks are scheduled, usually once or twice a month, de-pending on weather conditions and on group participation. Please contact me at [email protected] so I may add you to the FAN nature walkers list. If you want to get a comprehensive local wildlife guide to the plants and animals native to any place in the United States, go to http://www.enature.com/zipguides. Jacqueline Webster
REPORT OF THE 2ND VICE PRESIDENT—MEMBERSHIP We have 2 new members since the last newsletter. Please welcome Dena Napolitano and Susan Oglesby to our group, and look for their contact information in the new September directory. Our total membership as of this printing is 257. There is still time to join: you may mail a check to me with your membership application or wait until September and rejoin/join at the September meeting. There will be a special table set up for the purpose of paying dues. If you know anyone who would like to join, tell her how to contact me, and I can give her any information she needs. I can be reached at 281-350-0429 (leave a message if I’m not at home) or by email at [email protected]
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are not receiving the newsletter, either by e-mail or by the
USPS, PLEASE CONTACT ME.
Pat Quackenbush Membership
Overnight Trip
You’ll want to save the dates of Thursday, December 3 through Saturday, December 5, 2015 for our overnight car pool trip to the Christmas Wonderland that is Grapevine, Texas! In addition to the charming and historical Old Downtown Grapevine, which is turned into a holiday wonder, we will also go the Gaylord Texas Hotel/Resort to see their amaz- ing Christmas Ice Display, and the beautiful hotel itself. Also planned are trips to a glassblowing place and to a winery. Details and sign-up will be at the September meeting. If you have any questions, contact: Margaret Burgess 281-304-8977
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FAN BOOK CLUBS
These books are being read by our FAN Book Clubs for September 2015:
Literary Review Charla Hannibal Date: September 23, 2015 Time: 1:30 PM Hostess: Kathy Michalski Book: All the Things I never Told You Author: Celeste Ng
Please note: we are open to new members. If you are interested, please contact the group leader:
Charla Hannibal 281-288-3892
Cover Girls Maria Bocchino Date: September 9, 2015 Book: A White Wind Blew Author: James Markert Hostess: Maria Bocchino Please contact Maria if you would like to be placed on our waiting list. [email protected] Page Turners Adrienne Juno Date: September 9, 2015
Hostess: Susan Busler
Book: Big Little Lies
Author: Liane Moriarty
Women of Mystery Trish Torgersen WE WILL NOT BE MEETING IN THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER. For more info, email [email protected].
COUPLES DINNER BRIDGE
This group meets on the third Saturday of the month at 5 p.m. at Spring Creek BBQ, 4220 FM 1960 W. We play party bridge from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and eat dinner together at 6 p.m. then play bridge until 9 p.m. changing partners each round.
Please let me know if you would like to join.
Sandra Lamborn, 281-580-4210 or [email protected]
FAN CANASTA
We play at Willowbrook Fuddruckers the 4th Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. Charge: $3.00
ALL FAN MEMBERS ARE WELCOME!
NO RESERVATIONS!
Questions?
Call Melody Williams, 281-440-7512
cost is $3, which covers tip and prizes.
First Wednesday Duplicate Lite As our name implies: We meet the first Wednesday of each month. We can always use subs, and if you will let me know ahead of time, I can see how to work you in whenever a sub is needed. Corinne Sloan [email protected] 281-444-1537
RAILROAD CANASTA
We need lots of new players to play and learn this very fun game.
We play at 10 a.m. on the third Thurs-day of the month at the Willowbrook Fuddruckers. Our group is getting smaller, and we would love to have new and old members join us. No pr ior knowledge is needed, and we will be happy to help you learn the game. Bring friends, too. If you have questions call Eileen Kelly at: 281-516-1535
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FAN Website For members only
The FAN members’ website is https://fan1960.wordpress.com. As events unfold in our FAN community, I will post them to your FAN members’ website. You may always find current and archived copies of the newsletter, the membership form as well as elected board and extended board members’ names and their pictures. I will continue to post social events as they unfold this year. Be sure to add the FAN website to your “Favorites” or “Bookmarks” on your computer. You just may find your picture on the website! Contact me with any news or concerns.
FACEBOOK I have created a FACEBOOK page for FAN. If you are a member of FACEBOOK, in the SEARCH bar type, Friends & Neighbors of FM 1960 Women’s Club, and our FACEBOOK page will
come up. Please “like” the page and add comments or happenings/events about your activity groups if you wish.
Barbara Kerr
Web Manager
DAY TRIPS
Plans are being made for a mystery trip, and IT WILL BE FUN—I PROMISE but here’s a hint: October 30, so save that date. We will leave the Champion Forest at Louetta parking lot at 9:30 a.m. The cost is $9, and you will pay for your own lunch. Reservations will be tak-en on September 1, 2015. Contact Sharlene Wesson at 281-251-6940.
LUNCH BUNCH
The Lunch Bunch meets the third Wednesday of the month at 12 noon. Bring a non-sweet dish for eight, and enjoy good food and fellowship. This is a great group as we share new recipes and entertaining ideas. The September 16 hostess is Marilyn Ablard. Please contact her BEFORE SEPTEMBER 13 to make a reservation. 281-537-8557, [email protected]
Sharlene Wesson
SENDING SUNSHINE WISHES TO OUR FRIENDS
Please keep in your thoughts and prayers these friends and neighbors who are ill or recovering OR have great news to share. Any time you have sunshine information, contact me at "[email protected]" or call me at 281-370-4548 with news to share. Judi Jeske
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ACTIVITY DESK
We have so many great events throughout the month, but there is always room for more. Please let us know if you have a hobby for which there is no group. Since we have more than 300 members, there’s a variety of interests, and we’d be very happy to help get your group up and running. If you’d like to join an established group, we have signup sheets at the ACTIVITIES table each month. If any group has disbanded, please let me know, either by phone 832-427-1112 or by email at [email protected] Sharon Plescia, Activities Coordinator
Antiquers and Junkers
Our group meets the third Wednesday of each month at different host-ess’s homes for coffee, and then on to a fun-filled day of antiquing, having lunch, and shopping. We travel in carpools. Each person is responsible for the cost of her lunch and $5.00 to her driver. On September 16 at 9 a.m., we are meeting at Ann Parker’s home at 17623 Oaksham Lane in Terranova West Subdivision. Ann’s phone number is 281-655-4488, and her e-mail is [email protected]. Please be sure to contact both Ann and me by noon, Septem- ber 14 and let us know if you are coming.
Holiday Charity Luncheon and Style Show
, December 2, 2015 is the date FOR THE VERY SPECIAL Christ-
mas party, which we are calling “Stars, Tinsel and Glitter” with a style
show by Fun Fashion Furs”. The luncheon is going to be at the Northgate
Country Club FROM 11 A.M. TO 2P.M.
Begin making your plans to gather raffle items, silent auction gifts,
door prizes, and deciding on the perfect Christmas outfit to wear.
Lunch after the September meeting is going to
be at Carrabba’s Italian Restaurant. Look for
details and sign-up sheet at that meeting.
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HISTORIAN’S CORNER
If you have any pictures of your group, please email to me, You may also give them to me at a FAN meeting. I’ll be happy to take photos of your activity, so just let me know in advance. You will be reimbursed for any pictures taken by provid-ing a receipt. Mona Malone 586-549-6899 [email protected]
Movie-lovers chill through the summer!
Movie-goers enjoy monthly matinee
Film buffs, join the fun. Meet FAN members on September 21 and the third Monday each month for a matinee at an area theater. Whether it’s a comedy, suspense, romance or something unique, we enjoy the best pictures playing, including many Oscar-nominated performances and films.
Email your interest to Lin Fish ([email protected]) and receive an email notice each month of the movie title, thea-ter and time. Come along when it’s some-thing that interests you, but be sure to pen-cil in the dates: the third Monday every month, early afternoon!
ANTIQUERS AND JUNKERS
We always meet on the third Wednes-day of each month, September through May. We do not meet in June, July and August as it is just too hot. All are welcome and if you have any questions, please contact Bert Forbes at 281-304-2444 or email [email protected]
Hey, HELP SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT FAN!
Let’s get the word out through subdivision newsletters, community newspapers and magazines, telling about how much FAN offers women in the greater northwest Harris County area.
Rip out the contact information—name, email, postal address—any time you see a “giveaway” magazine or newspaper that carries local information. Get the name of the editor AND publishing company for your subdivision newsletter, or the sub-division’s website editor. SEND ALL THE INFORMATION YOU GATHER TO LIN FISH AT 7723 WANING STAR COURT, SPRING, TX 77379 OR EMAIL TO [email protected].
SEPTEMBER MEETING PROGRAM
The September program nicely dovetails
with the Holiday Charity Luncheon and Style
Show: Classic Accessories and Christmas Store
will tell us how to accessorize our homes and dec-
orate for the most fun season of the year. This
program is just in time to get started on planning
your decorations and beating the shopping
crowds. It’s never too early.
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SUGGEST A CHARITY FOR FAN HOLIDAY FUND-RAISER Which area non-profit organization should benefit from FAN’s holiday luncheon in December?
Each year, proceeds from the festive event go to a worthy charity selected by FAN members who vote at a meeting for the charity of their choice.
But first, this year you have the chance to nominate potential recipients! To suggest a charity for consideration, please send pertinent information to Lin Fish ([email protected]) by September 15, 2015.
The recipient organization should be located in FAN’s “service area” and benefit women or children. Include information such as charity’s name, purpose, address, executive’s name and contact information such as email and phone. Enrich the suggestion with information such as your personal relationship or experience with the organization or an anecdote about someone who benefited from the charity’s service.
Past recipients have included Gracewood Children at Heart Ministry, Fallen Warriors Me-morial, Northwest Assistance Ministries, Golden Gatherings Alzheimer support groups, and Home of Hope Texas.
A WORD FROM YOUR NEW TREASURER
Since I am a fairly new member and know we have many new members this year, I just wanted to take a minute and introduce me to you, and remind everyone that the 50/50 raffle will start back up at the September meeting. My name is Sherry Dunn, and I have been retired for six years. I’ve been a member of FAN for four years. I’m involved in four FAN activities: Party Bridge VI, The Lunch Bunch, The Movie Group, and The Women of Mystery Book Club. It’s amazing how many lovely ladies with whom I have made friends by participating in activity groups in which I am interested.
The 50/50 Raffle is an activity that we have available at all the regular meetings. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5. At the end of the meeting, we draw a ticket, and whom-ever has the matching number wins. The total amount of money collected is divided, with one half going into the club treasury and the other half being divided among the winners. At the end of the year what has been raised is usually donated to the charity we have chosen for that year. So, when you arrive and check in at the meeting, you will have the opportunity to purchase tickets and participate in the raffle. You might even win enough to pay for your lunch after the meeting that day!!
The thing I would like to stress is that, as in the past, in order to make ANY reim-bursements, we will need the reimbursement form with receipts attached, submitted and signed by whomever is requesting the payment. Contact me in case you need copies of that form, or if you have questions. I greatly appreciate your assistance in this matter.
Welcome back to FAN and find me at or near the check-in table. We are looking forward to the new, exciting year 2015-16!!
Sherry Dunn Treasurer
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F RI ENDS & NEI GHBO RS
of fm 1960
EDITOR’S NOTE
All articles for the October 2015 newsletter should be submitted before September 14, 2015 to Sharon Plescia at [email protected]. Deadline for last-minute changes is September 20, 2015. To update your address, please contact Pat Quackenbush at [email protected] or 281-350-0429
Newsletter Editor Sharon Plescia
15310 Foster Springs Lane
Houston, TX 77095
SEPTEMBER
2015
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