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Monthly Programs
Rebecca Marek will provide a brief overview of upcoming programs.
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Community Outreach
Amy Amos will update progress with the Socks and Undies drive and share plans for Valentines.
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LOCATION
Online
DATE AND TIME
01/06/21 10:30am
Meeting room opens at 10:30. Formal Meeting starts at 11:00. After the meeting and speaker, we will break into small groups for chatting.
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January Speaker
Joni Cooper-Stanphill
Joni Cooper-Stanphill, L.C.S.W., Student Support Manager for Communities in Schools at Heights High School, will provide us with an update on on students/school and share what they are doing to support our students and families during these extra challenging times.
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Valentines Day Cards and Candy Plans |
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This year we will be making Valentines cards and bagging them up with small, pre-wrapped candy, to deliver to The Village of the Heights residents.
As we will be making cards at home and since we won't be collecting everything at the Clubhouse, we need to think through how the logistics will work. If you think you would like to make cards at home, please download the attached instructions.
Completion of the following survey will help us coordinate these activities. If you answer yes to making cards or donating candy, we will follow-up with you individually. This is an updated link to the survey.
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Joining the January Meeting |
Joining a meeting is as easy as 1-2-3. [You do not need to log into Zoom.]
At the meeting time,
2. If prompted, download the file and run it
3. Enter your name and email and join the session
If you do not have a microphone on your computer, you will have the option to phone in. If you have not used Zoom before, use this link to test your system Zoom Test Link.
If your circumstances are a little different and you are wondering how you can participate, here is a link to Zooming with the Heritage Group frequently asked questions.
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January Event - January 13, 2021 |
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Our January Activity is a guided tour of the Houston Arboretum. [This activity was planned for last May.] Kelsey Low, Adult Programs Manager, will be guiding our tour. The Arboretum is one of the oldest nature education facilities in Texas (founded 1967). It's mission is “…to provide education about the natural environment to people of all ages and to protect and enhance the Arboretum as a haven and as a sanctuary for native plants and animals.”
Tour Cost: $7 each.
Directions: The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center is located on the southwest corner of Memorial Park, at 4501 Woodway Drive. The new 610 Entrance is located at 120 West Loop North on the 610 West northbound feeder road just south of Woodway Drive. Here is a link to directions and parking instructions.
Let's meet up, masked up, and socially distanced. We will take the one-hour tour and then relax awhile for socializing. There will be no organized carpooling, but feel free to make your own arrangements. As this is an outdoor activity, it is weather dependent.
We will adhere to all current Covid 19 safety guidelines. If you have concerns about your health, please remain at home. We will miss you, but your wellbeing is most important.
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LOCATION
4501 Woodway Drive, Houston, TX 77024-7708
DATE AND TIME
01/13/21 10:00am
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01/13/21 11:30am
Meet up, masked up and socially distanced at the Nature Center at the Arboretum. Follow the tour and then regroup for socializing.
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Here is the plan:
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Meet up in the Nature Center parking area of the Arboretum at 9:45 a.m. on Wednesday, January 13th.
- Here is a map of the Arboretum
- Purchase your tour ticket in the Nature Center. Tell them you are on the tour with Kelsey Low.
- After the tour we can relax for a little socially distanced socializing. Water and snacks are available for purchase in the Nature Center.
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December Recap
Meeting: Heritage Group members welcomed guest speaker, Barry Ward, of the local non-profit, Trees For Houston and learned more about planting trees, tree advocacy challenges, esplanade tree matters, and tree report cards just to start: seriously, there wasn't a dull moment in Barry's excellent fact filled informative presentation all about expanding Houston's tree crown. We are definitely on board and can't wait for the grand opening of their new nursery on W. 34th! The one topic not discussed: Christmas trees!
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Then we moved on to lighthearted virtual silliness with the Ugly Christmas Sweater contest. With many creative applicants, the Sweater Judge agonized before declaring that multiple categories were needed to fulfill the role thoroughly, however a decision was reached and we are delighted to announce that Linda Navarro was declared the winner receiving a home delivery of freshly baked Tiff's Treats! It was all a welcome but much appreciated distraction from the seriousness of the pandemic engulfing us.
Event: As with much of 2020, we needed to flex and adapt, as tours and visits to Houston Botanic Garden were cancelled for December 9. We have rescheduled the tour to April, 2021.
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What: February Meeting
When: February 3, 2021
10:30 - 12:00
Where: Online
Shea Sandefer Hill is Executive Assistant at The Women's Institute of Houston. WIH offers a variety of programs, including weekly classes, Sunday lectures, lecture luncheons, and online learning experiences. There is something new to learn everyday. Shea will provide details on current and planned programs.
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Plans for Valentines include cards and candy. We will deliver bags to Village in the Heights. See details above in this newsletter.
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What: March Meeting
When: March 3, 2021
10:30 - 12:00
Where: Online
Alese Zeeman and Savannah Moore will provide an overview of the mission of the Heights based animal shelter - Friends for Life. At Friends For Life, every animal matters. Founded in 2002, Friends For Life introduced the no-kill shelter model to Houston – saving animals regardless of their breed, age or condition.
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Our March Activity is a visit to the Houston Zoo.
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What: April Meeting
When: April 7, 2021
10:30 - 12:00
Where: Online
Focusing on the Future. It has been challenging to make plans in an ever-shifting year. But like our Club founders, we are undaunted by these challenges and recognize the need to focus on the future.
And move forward we shall, guided by our club By-Laws calling for Board elections "on the first Wednesday in April in odd-numbered years”.
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Our April Activity is a rescheduled tour of the Houston Botanic Gardens.
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Board of Directors
President
Magdalene Vulkovic
1st Vice President Programs
Rebecca Marek
2nd Vice President Membership
Rosina Chevalier
Recording Secretary
Elizabeth Ruthven
Treasurer
Jan Donaldson
Members at Large: Peg Anderson, Barbara Breese, Joyce Rozell
Corresponding Secretary
Karen Adams
Historian
Janet Pelletier
Parliamentarian
Betsy Boston
Past President
Anna Gay
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Committee Chairs
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Reminder
All who have already renewed their
membership dues are thanked.
Renewal time, per our club By-Laws, is in May for the 2021-2022 year. However we are still gratefully accepting renewals for 2020-2021.
The dues remain $30.
Please mail a check to
HHWC Heritage Group
448 West 19th Street, Box 569
Houston, TX 77008
Here is a link to our Heritage Group Directory. You can download or simply keep the link to look up your Heritage Group friends. This Directory will be updated throughout the year.
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Add some local charm to your next event! Our historic Clubhouse is available for rent year-round and is an ideal setting for birthday parties, bridal and baby showers, small weddings, receptions, catered dinners, business meetings and recitals. Click for details. Clubhouse Rentals
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