XO, Cheryl January 2017

A Message from the President…

Happy New Year! January has always been a favorite month of mine. In addition to being my birthday month, January seems to have a certain calm to it, probably because it comes right after an often busy December. One highlight this past December was our annual Christmas Cocktail Party. Thank you to Devon Logan, Beth Zedaker and their committee for creating a wonderful White Christmas right here in sunny San Diego! Every year I look forward to our casual January meeting. Last year we wore “fitness

apparel” and a few years ago we wore “sports fan” outfits. Well, this year is less specific and I suggest you wear anything that makes you feel comfortable (and not embarrassed to be seen in public, of course)! Peggy Sbardellati and her committee have planned another inspiring program, so I hope you all can attend. If you can’t attend or can’t stay for lunch, please remember to be courteous to our luncheon committee and email or call the attendance committee by Sunday, January 1. I wish you all a very happy and healthy 2017!

BULLETIN

JANUARY GENERAL MEETING

Thursday, January 5

9:30 a.m. Social 10:00 a.m. Meeting

Luncheon to follow

At our January meeting, our speaker will be KishaLynn Elliott. She has been a Director at the Monarch School for homeless students. KishaLynn manages the on-campus college and career center and oversees life skills programming. Part of her role is to provide life coaching to Monarch’s high school students and alumni who are impacted by homelessness. By conducting qualitative and quantitative analyses of program data and outcomes, she helps to empower the staff at Monarch to achieve the organization’s mission of educating homeless youth and giving them hope for the future. KishaLynn will provide the members of The Thursday Club with a ten- minute interactive growth planning activity.

MEMBER WEBSITE UPDATE

The new Thursday Club Members Website is up and running!

www.thethursdayclub.org/members Log In: tcmembers Password: 1224members

While still under construction, check it out for the calendar, The Bulletin, and eventually,

a lot of other TC Member news!

SAVE THE DATE

89th Academy Awards Red Carpet Viewing Party

February 26, 2017 The Thursday Club

Featuring Live Coverage of the Oscars,

“Nail Glam,” Prediction Ballots, Wolfgang Puck Governor’s Ball-inspired menu,

movie treats, friends, celebrities and trivia!

Join Terri Shives and Kim Bennett for this fun evening!

Editor’s Note:

I apologize that the December Bulletin arrived late to many of you. It was a consequence of an unusually busy month but there are NO EXCUSES! Please accept my sincere apologies.

Shelley Benoit Editor of the Bulletin

TC Prez Cheryl & her back-up crew

Membership Dates:

January 5: New Member Candidates names are announced and posted at the General Meeting.

January 12: New Member Candidates are presented to the Board for approval.

Guests at Meetings and Luncheons:

Guests are welcome at the April and June meetings, space-permitting and with the approval of the President. The member fee for guests is $7.00. Guests are discouraged from being invited to the meetings in January, February and March since new members are being proposed for approval. Thank you for your cooperation.

Start the New Year with Thursday Club Departments!!! Mark your calendar and join the fun!

ARTSPEAK: Through January 31, 2017 Louis Kahn: The Power of Architecture is the first retrospective of Louis Kahn's work in two decades, presenting over 200 objects related to Kahn's selected buildings and projects in the form of architectural models, plans, original drawings, photographs, films and more. Contact Catherine Jones at (619) 583-1802.

BOOK CLUB: January 25. Contact Maria Stanley at (619) 222-9231

BRIDGE MARATHON: Monday, January 16 at 10:00 a.m. Contact Lori Haynes at (619) 368-9688. Please remember to contact your partner and the team you are playing to remind them about the date and time!

FLICK CHICKS: We are looking for a chair to help organize movie outings. Mark your calendar for Oscar Viewing Party, February 26, 2017. Contact Kim Bennett at (619) 894-9595

FUN, FITNESS, & FRIENDSHIP: Mondays and Fridays at 9:00 a.m. in the clubhouse. We welcome ALL fit-ness levels and your first class is FREE!!! Drop in rate is $25.00. Contact Francesca Thiem at (619) 813-1191

HANG LOOSE GARDEN CLUB: January 19 at 10:30 a.m. Contact Mary McEachern at (619) 222-6525

All members of Thursday Club, Professionals, and Juniors are welcome at Department Events.

MEMBERSHIP

Not coming to the meeting?

Please let us know by the Sunday prior so the luncheon chairs can plan accordingly

and reduce waste.

PHONE: Gretta Upp (619) 223-0956

EMAIL: thursdayclubmembership@gmail.com

DEPARTMENTS

Yearbook Updates

Lauren Bruhn New address: 1046 Devonshire Drive, San Diego, CA 92107

Allyson Ledsam New email: allyson.ledsam@gmail.com

Joyce Oliver Correct her status from Inactive to Active. Delete home phone number. The work number is correct.

A Little Luncheon Quiz

See if you know the answers!

For how many members did the December Luncheon Committee prep? _____ How many members RSVP’d their regrets? _____ How many members did not stay for lunch in December? _____

Answers are in the “Did You Hear” section...

—— BRIDGE LUNCHEON ——

The next Thursday Club Bridge Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at 10 a.m. at The Thursday Club. If you would rather play dominoes, mah jongg or another board game feel free to organize a table of four! The cost is $10 per corner ($40 per table) and reservations must be received by January 21. There will be a sign up sheet at the January meeting. Contact: D'Neane Wilkinson at dneane@gmail.com or (619) 523-4650.

A RUMMAGE SALE POEM

We’re looking for pet rummage that is saleable and nice Like Terrariums, Aquariums and Kitty’s catnip mice

Fido’s dog bed, Tweetie’s birdcage, Rover’s crate and Kitty’s carrier The more we sell, the more we give — which is all the merrier

Balls and bones, a stylish hat — we even take Spot’s sleeping mat Fifi’s raincoat, a costume cute, your doggy’s vest — we work to keep our pups well-dressed

Colorful leashes, rhinestone collars — If you have pet rummage, give me a holler

DeeGee Farrell, Pet Department (619) 222-3787

Happy New Year!

RUMMAGE SALE

GALLERY

Need a ride to the meeting or a little assistance at the curb? Circle of Friends is ready to help!

Contact Nancy Thompson at (619) 226-2818 by Tuesday, January 3. Be sure to leave a message!

CIRCLE OF FRIENDS

December General Meeting & Luncheon!

The Thursday Club 1224 Santa Barbara Street San Diego, CA 92107

JANUARY 2017

The Thursday Club Bulletin is a monthly publication of The Thursday Club,

1224 Santa Barbara Street San Diego, CA 92107

Vol. XX No. 4

Bulletin Editor: Shelley Benoit Typesetting & Layout: Mari Hamlin Fink

Did you hear?? Mary Lou Harris, Randee Smith and Roni Draves would love to receive cards of love, healing and encouragement. Let’s let them know we miss them! The December Luncheon Committee saved the day! A circuit went out on the fridge the night before the December meeting, rendering all the previously prepared food unusable. Did they throw up their hands? No! Did they order pizza? Nope! They regrouped, ran to Costco and still managed to serve a delicious luncheon! That’s how it’s done, ladies! Did you hear other news about Thursday Club members? Remember to share it with The Bulletin. Answers to the Little Luncheon Quiz: How many lunches were cooked? 225 How many regretted for December? 5 How many did not stay for lunch in December? 45 That’s four tables that didn’t need to be set and cleared. Four centerpieces that didn’t need to be made. Forty plates that didn’t need to be plated and washed. Countless time and labor of your fellow members to serve 40 people who weren’t there.

THE REAL ANSWER? RSVP if you DO NOT plan to stay for lunch. Please!

JANUARY

1 HAPPY 2017! 5 TC General Membership Meeting 12 Joint Board Meeting with Juniors’ Board 16 Bridge Marathon 19 Hang Loose Garden Club Professionals Meeting 25 Book Club Foundation Meeting Bridge Luncheon 29 Ski Club to Mammoth

Mondays & Fridays Fun, Fitness & Friendship (FFF) 9 a.m.

Address Correction Requested