Friends and Neighbors Of FM 1960

May-June 2019

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

What a wonderful April program! Petticoats and Parasols was an out-standing style show that took us through women’s clothing through the last 100+ years. A big Thank You to Brenda Hannah for arranging this entertaining and fun event. I loved it. (See the collage of pictures in this newsletter.)

Sharon Schumann and Lin Fish are Co-Chairs for our Spring Country Fare. Don’t miss this luncheon with raffles, games, great food, and good conversation, all in comfortable clothing! This event will be our last FAN meeting until September and a great place to visit with your FAN friends before summer is upon us.

Your Board will hand the baton to a brand new Board May 31st. I have enjoyed being your President this year and have especially enjoyed get-ting to know more FAN members. My goal was for everyone to have FUN and I hope you have. It’s been a great year for me. Thank you for your support and help. You made my year easy. A big thanks to the Board members who have done such a won-derful job this year. You are the best! THANK YOU!

Sue Behnke President 2018-2019

FAN General Meetings

FAN meets on the first Tuesday of each month

at 10:00 a.m. (September thru April)

Faithbridge Church, 18000 Stuebner Airline Social Hour begins at 9:30 a.m.

Our next meeting will be September 3, 2019 April 30 is our Spring Luncheon - Country Fare at the

Hilton Garden Inn, 7979 Willowchase Blvd.

CHARITY NEWS

At the April General meeting, ballots were handed out to members to elect the charity FAN will sponsor/support for 2019/2020. Four distinct charities were offered ranging from providing beds and bedding to low income families who may have children sleeping on floors or couches or with other family members; services to veterans, elderly and disa-bled in our community; assistance to families of children going through transplants; and autism awareness. FAN members found it difficult to choose as the numbers were very close upon counting the ballots.

Sleep in Heavenly Peace was chosen as the main chari-ty; however, we are hopeful that enough money will be raised at our fund raiser in December whereby all four chari-ties will reap the benefits of the generosity of our members.

The Board has set a goal for the FAN Charity Luncheon in December of $5,000 for our main charity. Anything we raise over this goal will be divided among the other three charities nominated. So … lets really work to make a won-derful addition by raising a ton of money this year!!!

Jennifer Banks, Chair 281-793-7962 jennb6@aol.com

WELCOME YOUR 2019-2020 EXECUTIVE BOARD! The 2019-2020 Executive Board was elected by the membership at the April 2 General Meet-ing. We are excited to have some new faces as part of our leadership team as we start our new fiscal year on June 1. The Board will meet during the FAN summer break and each of these members can be contacted as needed.

President — Jennifer Banks - 821-793-7962 - jenn6@aol.com

1st VP-Programs — Lin Fish - 281-580-6336 - linden7723@att.net 2nd VP-Membership — Kathy Court - 281-373-2142 - kacourt@att,net Secretary — Sandra Guilbeau - 281-440-3936 - skguilbeau@att.net Treasurer — Cissie Alexander - 281-856-7053 - mpalex1@swbell.net Auditor — Jacqueline Stamates - 703-909-5794 - jacquie1942@att.net Newsletter — Sherry Dunn - 281-4304567 - sdunn@entouch.net Historian — Linda Comeaux - 713-504-1328 - dutchcomeaux@att.net

EXTENDED BOARD POSITIONS AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE A PART OF FAN’S LEADERSHIP TEAM

Incoming President, Jennifer Banks, has been hard at working appointing members to our Ex-tended Board positions. If you see an “Open” position below you are interested in, please contact Jennifer and volunteer your services. Why not grab a friend and share the position??? There is always lots of support if you are learning a new position. So … don’t be afraid to try something new and offer your help to make FAN the best organization of its kind in Houston!!! Activities - Sharon Shumann and Carol Huddleston

Charity - Sue Due and Shelley Gross

Cookie Exchange - Sharlene Nelson and Brenda Hannah

Daytime Trips - Sharlene Wesson and Linda Nagel Directory - Debi Swaney

Greeters - Open

Holiday Charity Luncheon - Open

Overnight Trips - Margaret Burgess, Valerie Murray and Sherry Dunn

Publicity - Open

Socials - Jacquie Stamates and June McMillin Spring Event - Open

Sunshine - Carole Corey

Designing Women

IMPORTANT CHANGE !!!!

The Designing Women will NOT meet on April 19th. This is Good Friday and the Weekley Center is closed.

We WILL meet on Friday , April 26th from 10am-2:00pm at the Weekley Center. Bring your lunch and come have fun !! Please make an extra effort to come join us as our attend-ance has been way down. Thanks !

The Weekley Center 8440 Greenhouse Cypress, Tx. 77433 713-274-3161

Hope to see everyone there !

Margie Rogers, 281-955-8459 rogersmargie@yahoo.com

Antiquers and Junkers

This group meets on the third Wednesday of each month at dif-ferent hostess’ homes for coffee.

Then on to a fun-filled day of antiquing, eating and shopping.

We travel in carpools. Each person is responsi-ble for the cost of her lunch and $5.00 to her driver.

This month we are meeting at Loni Dennis’ home at 17319 Village Commons Dr. in the Vil-lage Creek subdivision on May 15 at 9:00 a.m.

My phone number is 832-422-3085 and my email is loni.dennis@att.net.

From there we will carpool to Brenham with lunch at Yumm.

Please let me know by noon, Monday, May 13 if you are coming. I will email everyone who is coming so you can arrange your own carpools. This will be our last until September.

All are welcome. If you would like to partici-pate, please contact: Loni Dennis - 832-422-3085 or email loni.dennis@att.net

May 2019 - Membership Report

FAN’S Annual Membership drive is going on now. The our fiscal year runs from June 1 to May 31, and our annual dues still remains only $25. A bargain considering all of the great activities FAN has to offer!!

So far this year’s membership is 100 members strong and we are just starting out! It has been a great help that the Activity Group Leaders passed out forms to each of their members as well as collecting checks from them for dues. Thank you so much, you ladies are awesome!

Our new 2nd Vice President of Membership for 2019-2020 is Kathleen Court. Kathleen can be reached at 713 385-7419 or kacourt@att.net. During this transition period, please continue to send me your membership forms and dues. If you have any questions, please contact me.

I have really enjoyed serving FAN in this position and meeting so many amazing ladies.

Tracy Lalor, 2nd VP Membership

PUBLICITY

Two years ago, I was asked to be Publicity Chair. It has been fun bringing publicity for FAN to life. All the creative ideas sparked new interest in FAN … and ... I’ve met so many wonderful people!!

Have a FANtastic Summer and see you in Septem-ber.

Myrle Kozlowski, 2017-2019 Publicity Chair

1ST THURSDAY LUNCH BUNCH We had a delicious pot luck lunch on April 4 at Patsy Justice’s home. We enjoyed see-ing all the spring and Easter themed serving pieces.

We’d like to invite anyone who enjoys good food and good conversation to join us.

We meet at members’ homes on the 1st Thursday starting at noon. The hostess pro-vides dessert and drinks. Everyone else brings a non-sweet dish. The hostess can be as formal or informal as she wants. We just enjoy the fellowship as much as the food!

Please consider joining us!

Contact Kathy Michalski at katyamichalski@sbcglobal.net.

FAN Nature Walkers

We will continue our walks thru the spring and summer, weather permitting.

We meet at any of the Precinct 4 Parks and walk at a comfortable pace anywhere from 60 to 90 minutes in the morning or early afternoon. Evening walks are also an op-tion. There is no set schedule because walks are participant and weather dependent.

For a list of the Precinct 4 parks, go to https://www.hcp4.net/Community/Parks.

If you want to be included on the email list, please send your email address to jcweb-ster1@sbcglobal.net and I will be happy to invite you to our walks.

It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet new friends, connect with old friends, get some exercise and have interesting conversations. See you on the nature trails.

Jacqueline Webster FAN Nature Walkers

TREASURER’S REPORT

The 50/50 winners at the April General Membership Meeting were Etta Gager and Cathy D'Antoni. They each won $38.00. Congratulations to both of you!!

April was our last 50/50 raffle until Sep-tember. At that time you will be buying your tickets from Cissie Alexander, the new Treasurer. Please make sure you stop by the Treasurer's table in September to buy that "lucky" ticket … $1 per ticket/$5 for 6 tickets!

I enjoyed serving as your Treasurer.

Debbie Britland, Treasurer

Original Lunch Bunch

Members of Original Lunch Bunch will meet Wednesday, May 15 at noon at Sherry Dunn’s home. Myrle is co-host. (This group is closed due to size. When there is an opening, a notice will be in the newsletter.)

As usual, bring a non-dessert dish to share. RSVP to Sherry not later than Monday, May 13.

Our June luncheon will be at a restaurant to be de-cided later.

Hope to see you at Sherry’s!

June McMillin

Directory Ad Sales Sue Behnke has sold the ads for the directory for the past few years.

We are searching for a member to train for this position. Sue is happy to mentor someone new to learn the job. It is not difficult … most of the advertisers renew. You don't have to "sell" them!

Contact Sue at 281-380-0036 for more infor-mation.

FAN BOOK CLUBS

Literary Review Margaret Burgess Date: May 22 Time: 1:30 p.m. Book: Daughter of the House Author: Rosie Thomas Reviewer: Kathy Court Hostess: Margaret Burgess Date: June 19 Time: 1:30 p.m. Book: Paris Architect Author: Charles Balfour Hostess: Christel Clark Cover Girls Maria Bocchino Date: May 29 Time: 1:00 p.m. Page Turners Adrienne Juno Date: May 8 Time: 1:30 p.m. Book: Black Raven: Book One Of The Shetland Island Author: Ann Cleeves Hostess: Adrienne June

Railroad Canasta at Fuddruckers … June & July

We meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. In order to be able to continue the game, I need to know who can play … I need a “Yes” or “No” from each play-er in the group so we know how many players to expect. You may call or reply to the email I send out.

We meet at the Fuddruckers on FM 1960 near Willowbrook Mall. Lunch purchase is required, drinks are free with cof-fee provided in the morning.

Visitors are welcome … we will even help you learn the game in hopes you may want to join FAN. Eileen Kelly, Activity Leader 281-516-1535 - ekellyme19@sbcglobal.net

Hi FAN ladies,

Above is a photo of the goodie bags that are be-ing handed out this Easter Sunday at the Loaves & Fishes soup kitchen downtown, hear the I-59 homeless encampment. Your do-nations joined with those collected by the St. Ig-natius youth group and outreach program have enabled us to hand out 300 such bags! They contain multiple snacks, toiletries, things that are hard to come by when one is living on the street.

Thank you again for your generosity! Wishing all of you Easter blessings.

The St. Ignatius Easter Sunday Brunch Committee

Note from the Editor! This is my last edition of FANfare! I have enjoyed being your editor and working with everyone. You each have made this job easy … fun … and reward-ing!

I know you will like working with Sherry Dunn as she takes over this job beginning with the July edi-tion. You can contact Sherry at sdunn@entouch.net.

Have a great summer and I will see you all at our meeting in September! Thanks again!

Cissie Alexander, 2017-2019 Newsletter Editor

Petticoats and Parasols ... a presentation by The Cypress Woodlands Junior Forum was fantastic … women’s clothing over the past 100+ years!

Pictures by Sue Behnke.

FAN CALENDAR - Spring 20019 O = Open C = Closed C/S = Closed, Subs needed W = Will Teach

Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Saturday/Friday

1st

10:30a First Mon-day Bridge - O/S

9:30a FAN General Membership Meeting

10a Mah Jongg (Flowerettes) - C/S/W

12p First Thursday Lunch Bunch - O

2nd

10a Railroad Canasta - O

10a Mag Jongg (Warriors) - C/S

10a Party Bridge VI - O/S

10a Mah Jongg (Giddy Up Girls) - C/S

1:30p Page Turners Book Group - C

10a Mah Jongg (Flowerettes) - C/S/W

10a Mah Jongg (Wright-Patterson) - C/S

10a Mah Jongg (Marauders) - C

10a Mah Jongg (Characters) - C/S

12p Restaurant Lunch Bunch - O

3rd

Monday at the Movies - Matinee - O

10a FAN Board Meet-ing

9a Antiquers and Junkers - O

10a Duplicate Bridge 1 - C

12p Original Lunch Bunch - C

10a Mah Jongg (Flowerettes) - C/S/W

10a Third Thursday Du-plicate Bridge - C/S

10a Designing Women Scrap-booking - O

4th

10:30a Party Bridge IV - C/S

10a Mag Jongg (Warriors) - C/S

10a Party Bridge VI - O/S

10a Mah Jongg (Giddy Up Girls) - C/S

1p Cover Girls Book Group - O

1:30p Literary Re-view Book Group - O

9:30a Bunco - C/S

10a Mah Jongg (Flowerettes) - C/S/W

10a Mah Jongg (Wright-Patterson) - C/S

10a Mah Jongg (Marauders) - C

1p Mah Jongg (Characters) - C/S

10:30a Fourth Friday Duplicate Marathon - C/S

9a Nature Walking - Twice a month , as weather permits - O See the Directory for contact information to join an open group.

F R I E N D S & N E I G H B O R S

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Newsletter Editor:

Cissie Alexander

7615 Virginia Water Lane

Houston, TX 77095

May/June 2019

EDITOR’S NOTE

All articles for the July 2019 Newsletter

should be submitted before June 13 to Sherry Dunn at

sdunn@entouch.net.

Deadline for last-minute changes is June 20.

FAN PURPOSE

To provide an opportunity for members to become acquainted with others in the com-munity in an atmosphere of friendliness, goodwill and helpful information.

To undertake and to promote charitable and humanitarian projects within the com-munity.

To form enduring friendships.