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The Women's Club is open to any woman living in the greater The Women’s Club is open to all residents of Greater Lakeway, and May is the time to pay dues for the coming year. Please attend and help us welcome our new 2011/2012 President and her Board.
WOMEN’S CLUB OF GREATER LAKEWAY JANUARY BULLETIN BOARD
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE I hope your Christmas season was blessed and you had time to reflect on the true meaning of the season. I love the music, the shopping, being with friends and neighbors and seeing the beautiful decorations. But now it’s time for HAPPY NEW YEAR! We have some wonderful things in store for this month. Nancy Clayton has an interesting program for our January 23rd meeting. Read her article for more details. Be sure to mark your calendars for the 4th Monday of each month. PLEASE NOTE: The January meeting will be held in the Vista Ballroom. We will have coffee at 9:30. The Sing Along group had another smashing hit directed by Gigi McKeever, and through the giving of their time and talents the Green Santa group was able to collect lots of toys to give to needy children in our area. Be sure to save the date for the March 2nd “Evening In Paris” spring dance. Get your tables together and make your reservations. I think you will be seeing something new this year. Chef Jeff has been serving great meals and I don’t think you will be disappointed in the food. We will have an artist drawing caricatures and it is sure to be a fun evening. I wish for you in this New Year Health, Happiness, Many Blessings and New Adventures. Ma 1st VICE PRESIDENT - PROGRAMS In January we will welcome two very special speakers. Dave Kreye - Lakeway Medical Center Update  Dave Kreye was named Chief Executive officer of Lakeway Regional Medical Center in May, 2011 He brings 15 years of experience in healthcare administration – 10 years at the senior level - to our new Lakeway Facility which opens in April. He will be giving us an update on the Center and will take questions from the audience so be sure to make notes of topics you would like to explore. Keija Parssinen - The Ruins of Us
COMMUNITY LIASON - A Pathway Brick for the new Lake Travis Community Library Ladies, we’re such a force in this community – let’s sponsor a pathway brick for our new library. This is going to be easy for you. I’ll have a basket at several of our upcoming general meeting, and you can make a donation there ($2, $4, $5, $10, whatever), or if you would prefer, make your check payable to Lake Travis Community Library and mail it to me, 1 Monarch Oaks Lane, The Hills, TX 78738. Each time we visit the library, we’ll feel our “force”. Suzie Leggio 608-0840, smleggio@gmail.com CORRESPONDING SECRETARY The following cards were sent in November and December: Care and Concern: Jean Dula, Sue McFarlane, Gretchen Nearburg, Dot Fields, Valerie Liebl, Marie Drury. Special Achievement: Ann Neighbors. Please contact Vickie Taylor if you know of a WCGL member who has experienced a death in the family, illness, surgery, special Birthday or Anniversary, or a special Achievement. Vickie Taylor spellbrook@austin.rr.com or 261-3594. HOSPITALITY - WCGL January Luncheon Our January meeting and luncheon will be held Monday, January 23rd in the Vistas Room at the Lakeway Resort and Spa. The theme for our Luncheon is January Spice with the menu including: Josey's Tortilla Soup with Chicken, Crispy Tortillas and Cilantro; Grilled Flat Iron Steak with Black Bean Salsa and Spanish Rice; and for dessert, Dolce De Leche Cheesecake. Please send the enclosed Luncheon Reservation form along with your check for $19 for members or $24 for non-members to Linda Goodwin, 502 A Hummingbird Ln., Lakeway, Texas 78734. For information, call Linda Goodwin - 263-1274. Linda Goodwin and Karen Morter, co-chairs, Hospitality SOCIAL COMMITTEE The Social Chairs are pleased to announce the “Evening in Paris Ball” which will be held on Friday, March 2, 2012, at the Lakeway Resort Vistas Room. Come enjoy the French inspired cuisine by Chef Jeffrey and the ambiance of Paris. Cost is $58 per person for members, and $68 per person for non-members. To reserve your space see the enclosed flyer/invitation or contact: Sharon Gilmore 261-4729, shargill@yahoo.com , or Linda Kephart 261-5949, lindasue_48@msn.com SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS ANTIQUES We are going to relax after the holidays and visit with each other about our favorite heirloom or antique. Each of us will bring our item (or photos) and share its meaning and history. Refreshments will be served at this cozy event. Join us at the home of Shirley Camp, 13 Club Estates Parkway in the Hills. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. on Friday, January 20, 2012. LEANNE DUPAY 608-990 BALLET & OPERA Our next performance outing is 1/28, Saturday at the Long Center featuring "Lucia di Lammermoor" at 7:30pm. We are planning on meeting at the Lakeway Inn for dinner at 5pm. Our driver will pick us up at 6:30. Some of the ladies have requested having coffee and dessert at the Inn after the performance to discuss the performance and visit. Let me know if you would like to be on our sub list. See you at the Opera! Ciao! Sharon Gilmore shargi11@yahoo.com BALLROOM BASICS The sessions of Ballroom Basics are the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, from 3:30 - 4:30 pm., beginning January 4th at the LAC. Eleven couples are going to be shedding those holiday calories in a fun way, as they brush up, or learn how, to Slow Dance (Foxtrot), Swing and Waltz to some old and new favorite tunes! Information? Maureen Mulrooney @ 512-608-9199 BOOK CLUBS “A” BOOK CLUB - will meet January 17, 2012 at the home of Shirley Sawyer, 261-9547; Co-Hostess: Pat Alexander. Leader: Nate Pipes Book: King Leopold's Ghost - Adam Hochschild Patsy Brister 261-8606; Mary Ann Funk 261-1098
“B” LITERATES "B"Literates will be meeting on January 10th at Pat Evans home. Co-Hostesses are Marie Rush and Iva Fields. Sharon January will be reviewing Water for Elephants by Sara Guen. Chair: Nancy Wagner 608-9018 Co-Chair: Billye Lynn Ratliff 992-0815 BOOKS & WINE EVENING REVIEW will meet on Thursday, January 12th at 7pm. Book selection is ‘Bossy Pants’ by Tina Fey. For more information on joining the group and information on meeting location(s), we alternate locations, please contact Sandy Beaty at 713-828-2235, sandyb@dormiedoris.com or Nancy Morris at nkmorris@gmail.com, 512-215-2314. CHATTY CRITICS We will meet Monday, Jan. 2 at 1:00 at the home of Ximena Sauerman, 218 Golden Bear Drive, 78738, phone 291-7131, email xsauerman@austin.rr.com . “Lanterns on the Levee” By Wm. A. Percy will be reviewed by Felicia Dodd. Please call/email Ximena Sauerman and let her know if you will not be there. LIFE ENRICHMENT Our book club for the January meeting will on Monday, January 9th from 1pm until 2:30pm in the home of Julianne DeBower. Her address is 407 Dasher Drive. The book we will be discussing is "THE POWER OF POSITIVE THINKING" by Norman Vincent Peale.Our book discussion will be led by LaNell Edwards. We are looking forward to beginning 2012 with positive thoughts, encouraging words, and attitudes that inspire others. If this book club is something of interest to you, please contact Donna Kumar at 266-1120 or LaNell Edwards at 261-3338. NBC BOOK CLUB Our January meeting scheduled for Wednesday the 25th from 3:30 to 5:00 at Buster's BBQ will feature guest speaker, John Ellis, the author of our January selection, "Dormant Curse." Please feel free to bring your spouse or a guest for this special event which Buster's is also co-sponsoring. Plan to arrive early and stay late for dinner! Co-chairs, Maryse Muglia, jrmmaryse@gmail.com, 261-5902; Margaret Herman, msherman@austin.rr.com, 261-5329. VOYAGERS Our January meeting will be on Friday, January 27, 2012 and we will be reading The Crimson Rooms by Katherine McMahan. We will meet at 10:00 AM at the home of Maxine Baker, and our Co-hostesses will be Karen Decker and Jan Rouse. Our book will be reviewed by Kathy Wilson. For further information, contact Karen Morter at 261-4489. WORLD OF BOOKS will be reading "Saving Cee Cee Honeycutt" by Beth Hoffman for our January 4th meeting. We will be meeting at 10:00 at Betty Haley's home at 214 Jack Nicklaus Drive. Please call/e-mail Betty and let her know if you cannot attend. Clare Freas 263-2263 CANCER SUPPORT GROUP We will have our January meeting, the second Monday, January 9, at 10:30 a.m. at my home, 402 Hazeltine Dr. (The first Monday is the day after New Year’s). Everyone who has been subjected to this disease either personally, or a loved one, or a friend is invited to attend. We offer friendship and support, as well as answers to questions that arise during treatment. Sharon January shjanuary@austin.rr.com 261-4457 DINNER CLUB The Dinner Club Special Interest Group had a great turnout for their kick-off cocktail party. Fifty-three guests gathered in the beautiful home of Margret and Mike Miller. As an added treat, a piano player performed, which led many of the group to participate in an old-fashioned singalong. What a trreat! Everyone should have received his Dinner Club directory in the mail. If not, please let me know. The next dinner will be in January, followed by one in February and one in March. We have suggested menu choices of Italian, Mexican and American respectively. However, the host couple are certainly free to change the theme. Bon Appetite! EXPATS On Monday, January 9th, Expats will travel to Bastrop City founded by Baron de Bastrop back in 1823 as a German colony where we'll first visit the Deep in the Heart Bronze Foundry and Fireside Gallery at 10 a.m. We'll see up close how bronzes are created and cast. Afterwards, we'll tour historic Bastrop and enjoy lunch at a local cafe. Spouses/partners are welcome to attend. Please meet at the Foundry @ 405 S. Jackson Street (512) 312 7894 by 9:50 a.m.!! Tour cost is $3/person. Please RSVP by January 4th to Linda at llbutin@flash.net or 512 261-0946. The Expats welcomes women who have lived overseas on an expats' assignment, born overseas or is living in the U.S. as an expat. Linda Butin LLbutin@flash.net or 512-750-3647 GARDEN CLUB Hope everyone had a very happy holiday season. Please join us on FRIDAY, January 13 at 9:30 a.m. at the Lakeway Activity Center to celebrate the Year of the Dragon as Carol Hudson, one of our Garden Club members, describes the traditions, food, customs and rituals (and yes, flowers) used in celebrating the Chinese New Year. And, with the unusual growing conditions here in Lakeway, plan to attend our February 10 (also Friday) meeting at 9:30 a.m. at the LAC to fulfill a New Year’s resolution to learn something new when Master Gardener, Elaine Dill demonstrates how to create container gardens to fit any situation. Kitty Lichty, Chairman 608-0972 KNITTING AND STITCHERY CLUB will meet at 10:00 on Monday, January 9th at the home of Diana Pitts, 3 Heatherbloom, The Hills. Please contact Diana at 261-3288 or dianalpitts@austin.rr.com if you will be attending. Jean Ford 261-3270 Connie Stewart 584-8291 LAKEWAY INVESTMENT PARTNERS We will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012, at 1:30 pm in the home of Vangie Williams, 601 Duck Lake. Officers for 2012 will be elected, and quarterly investments are due. For anyone interested in visiting or joining, contact Vangie Williams at 261-4479. OUT & ABOUT Salado turned out to be a great trip even though we had rain throughout the day...who is going to complain about rain! We thought we would bring a bit of sunshine into an otherwise gloomy February. We're working on a private cooking demonstration at the downtown Whole Foods Market along with a four course meal and beverages. We're looking at the last week in February. Let us know what you think. Happy New Year! POETRY will meet on Thursday, January 5, at 10:00 a.m. at the home of Pat Doucet, (27 Camwood Trail). Telephone: 261-4092 (email: patdoucet@austin.rr.com). Presenter: Sue Wright Chair: Diana Pitts telephone: 261-3288 (email: dianalpitts@austin.rr.com) RETIREMENT HOME CRAFT GROUP We meet the 3rd Wednesday of each month to do various simple crafts with the residents of Vista Oaks from 1 until 2pm. Please join us in this Lakeway community outreach to the elderly; you will be glad you did. Donna Kumar 266-1120 donnak954@aol.com
RHINESTONE COWGIRLS We meet at the Lakeway Activity Center the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month from 3:30 to 4:30. Newcomers can come from 3:00 to 3:30 for extra help. It's great fun! Carol Hostinak - chostinak@yahoo.com - 364-5091 SING ALONG We had two very successful Christmas shows that benefited Green Santa. Gigi McKeever was our new director for this show and she did an outstanding job putting it together. We collected a tremendous amount of gifts and toys for the Green Santa folks to distribute. Our Spring show will again be directed by Ernie Clay and will be Rodgers & Hammerstein. Rehearsals will begin on Thursday, January 5th. There is a chance that the January 5th meeting will be held at Emmaus church due to the Activity Center having a project going. Check your emails or call Ernie Clay at 608-0152 if you have a question concerning this. However, future rehearsals will be held at the Activity Center each Thursday - 3:00 till 4:30. The Spring show is scheduled for 3 nights on April 19, 20, & 21st - 2012. Contact Joann Anderson 261-3313 for further information. NEW! SINGLES SOCIAL GROUP New Singles Social Group forming and looking for input and ideas for what the group will do. If you have an interest in joining please send me an email and plan on joining us on January 11, 2012 at 6:00pm (location to be determined). Contact Dianne Denton at dianne@texasinvestments.org or call 608-6774.
************************************************************************************************************************************* LUNCHEON RESERVATION FORM Monday, January 23rd, 9:30, Lakeway Resort and Spa, in the Vistas Room. Return this form with your check for $19.00 per member ~ $23.00 for guests payable to THE WOMEN’S CLUB OF GREATER LAKEWAY. Mail to: Linda Goodwin, 502A Hummingbird Ln., Lakeway, Texas 78734
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SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP CONTACTS
Antiques 3rd Friday/10 Leanne DuPay 608-9901 Ballet and Opera Sharon Gilmore 261-4729 Book Clubs “A” Book Club 3rd Tuesday/10 Patsy Brister 261-8606 Mary Ann Funk 261-1098 “B” Literates (membership closed) 2nd Tuesday/10 Nancy Wagner 608-9018 Billye Lynn Ratliff 992-0815 Books and Wines Sandra Beaty 263-7819 Nancy Morris 215-2314 Chatty Critics 1st Monday/1:00 Xirmena Sauerman 291-7131 Life Enrichment Book Club 2nd Monday/1-2:30 Donna Kumar 266-1120 LaNell Edwards 261-3338 NBC-New Book Club 4th Wednesday/2:30 Maryse Muglia 261-5902 Margaret Herman, Co-Chair 261-5329 Voyagers Book Club 4th Friday/10 Karen Morter 261-4489 World of Books 1st Wednesday/10 Clare Freas 263-2263 Connie Stewart 584-8291 Cancer Support 1st Monday/10:30 Sharon January 261-4457 Dinner Club 3rd Saturday/6:30 Gloria Crosthwaite 358-4947 Karen Decker 749- Ex-Pats 1st Monday/10 Linda Butin 261-0946 Thursday Night Party Bridge 2nd Thursday, 6-9 Altha & Manny Vidal 261-5403 Sarah & Howard Taylor Garden Club 2nd Thursday/9:30 Kitty Lichty 608-0972 Lakeway Investment Partners 1st Tuesday/1:30 Vangie Williams (Pres.) 261-4479 Julia Youngblood (VP) 494-5294 Knitting and Stitchery 2nd Monday/10-12 Jean Ford 261-3270 Connie Stewart 584-8291 Out and About Margret Miller 243-8619 Carol Hostinak 364-5091 Poetry 1st Thursday/10:30 Diana Pitts 261-3288 Retirement Home Craft Group 3rd Wednesday/1:00 Donna Kumar 266-1120 Cindy Kotrady 267-1797 Rhinestone Cowgirls 2nd,4th Wednesday/3:30 Carol Hostinak 364-5091 Singalong Joann Anderson 261-3313 Symphony Group Friday/6:30 Ann Gribble 261-5174
General Information Jane Benasutti 261-4904
WC Web Page: www.lakewaywomensclub.com
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