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Time is flying, spring is springing, and it's already March!
We've adjusted our 2022 calendar a bit to reflect the reality that activities associated with Mardi Gras and the improvement in the weather were too much competition for our Hammer & Stain activity planned for February. The calendar included with this newsletter shows that we've moved Hammer & Stain to Wednesday evening, May 18th at 6:30 PM.
Our next meeting will be Thursday, March 17th, 11 AM at Benedicts Plantation. Miranda Parker, Executive Director, Hospice House, and Danielle LaRoche, a Hospice expert, will be sharing their knowledge of Hospice and Palliative Care with us. Hospice is a benefit that no one wants to think about in advance but it can make the difference to those who need it - both to the patient and to their familly.
Evan Kramer, a STPL Reference Librarian with expertise in gadgets and gizmos, will be with us on Thursday, April 21st to share phone and IPAD tips and answer your 'how do I?" questions. If you have specific questions you would like to ask, please email them to womenofinfinitepossibilities@gmail.com as this will help Evan shape up the presentation.
We look forward to seeing you on March 17th - otherwise known as St. Patrick's Day!
Your President,
Sandy Hughes
womenofinfinitepossibilities@gmail.com
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Not a member? Attend your first meeting free of charge. Returning guests pay $10 at the door. Annual membership dues of $60 cover your cost of all meetings and as well as low cost or no cost entry into some of our special events. Find more information and join our organization online at https://www.womenofwip.org/
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SAVE DATES to your calendar from our
"EVENTS" links on Facebook!
Updates will also be posted on our interactive calendar at
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March 17, 2022 - 11 AM
What are Hospice and Palliative Care
Why Should I know About Them?
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Please join us at our next regular meeting on Thursday, March 17th from 11 AM - Noon at Benedict's Plantation, Causeway Blvd, Mandeville for a presentation on Hospice and Palliative Care.
Miranda Parker, Executive Director of Hospice House, and Danielle LaRoche, Executive Director of Passages Palliative Care, will explain what each is about, what the eligibility requirements are, what the benefits are, and answer any questions attendees might have.
Hospice is not just for 'old people.'
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A Look Ahead at 2022
Mark Your Calendars
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Meeting dates are firm. Activity dates will depend upon the activity.
- March 17th - Community Partner - Hospice House - What are Hospice and Palliative Care?
- April 21st - Tackling Technology and Learning about Hacks
- May 18th - Activity - Hammer & Stain, Covington Village, Covington
- June 16th - Community Partner - Women's Center
- July 21st - To be determined
- August 18th - St. Tammany Tourism and Visitors Center - How to Keep Up with What's Going on in St. Tammany
- September 15th - Community Partner - A Rhea of Hope - Oktoberfest
- October 20th?? - Activity - nature walk/fundraiser walk - some outdoor thing
- November 17th - Giving Thanks - Community Partner - Northshore Food Bank
- December 15th - Holiday luncheon
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A note from Heidi: Our 2021 Northshore Oktoberfest fundraiser was canceled again due to Covid. So, A Rhea of Hope is planning another signature Oktoberfest fundraiser, a " Halfway to Oktoberfest Pub Crawl" in Old Mandeville. It is planned for Saturday, April 2nd, from 4:00 to 8:30 p.m. It will be different from a traditional Pub Crawl .We have seven restaurants that are in Old Mandeville along Girod who will be participating with German food, beer, wine, cocktails, cafe' mit schlag (coffee with whipped cream), eis cafe' (ice cream and coffee), and strudel. The last three are favorites of mine from my Austrian mom! We will have a couple of German contest games, music, a photo booth, raffles, and lots of fun, all the while raising money for a great cause! Because I am raising awareness and funds for Cholangiocarcinoma, also called Bile Duct Cancer, I will be having a "Bile Duck Depot" at Rusty Pelican filled with a variety of duck items for babies, toddlers, teens, adults, and even dogs! Great little gifts for Easter! I need volunteers for each event location. You can bring your spouse or a friend with you. Let me know if you would like to help out with that or help me decorate the event sites! My big fall fundraiser is a traditional, family-friendly Oktoberfest on September 24th, at the Mandeville Trailhead. I would also love to have some help and sponsors with it too. Contact me if you are interested by emailing me at heidirhea@gmail.com.
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Northshore Food Bank provides food assistance for the food insecure population in St Tammany and Washington Parish. Through our various nutritional food programs, we serve an average of 400 individuals and families each week who live at or below the 130% federal poverty guideline.
Most Needed Items
We are in need of items for our special dietary T2 Diabetic food box. These items include:
- unsweetened box cereal
- oatmeal
- no- to low- salt canned vegetables, preferably spinach & okra
How you can help
- Host a Food Drive at your business, school, or church
- Make a personal food donation
Upcoming Events
- Pizza Platoon Give Back Day – Sunday, March 6th
Pizza Platton
460 Town Center Pkwy, Slidell LA
12:30 – 3:30 PM
Come join us for a fundraiser supporting Northshore Food Bank! Pizza Platoon will be serving a delicious special and donating a portion of the proceeds to Northshore Food Bank. Drop off a nonperishable food item donation during the event and receive $1 off a beer. Join the FaceBook event for updates on the pizza special and other details! Can’t make the event? Pizza Platoon is accepting food and monetary donations for the Food Bank NOW! Support local business and support the food bank.
- Yoga in the Warehouse – Thursday March 10th
Doors open for networking – 5:30 pm
Yoga class courtesy of Bayou Yoga – 6:00 pm
Complimentary Class. Food or monetary donation appreciated
- Annual Golf Tournament – Tuesday, May 10th
At Beau Chene Country Club
Individual & Team Golfer registrations available
Corporate Sponsorships available
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The Hospice House is a home designed to allow terminally ill patients who are in a preferred hospice program with the Hospice Foundation, a place to stay during their final days at no cost. The home is owned and operated by the Hospice Foundation of the South. We are a Non Profit 501(C)(3).
Caregivers are in the home 24 hours a day to provide care for the residents.
Hospice House will be holding its
Sunday, March 6th from 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Camp Solomon Nature Park
35122 Parish Parkway
Slidell, LA 70460
Butterflies are a $20 donation to the Hospice House.
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The Women’s Center for Healing & Transformation provides opportunities for growth, connection, and social change in a welcoming environment. Our commitment is to value, nurture, and empower women throughout their life journeys. The Center seeks to unite women of diverse backgrounds and traditions in order to positively influence our community.
The Women’s Center for Healing & Transformation offers programs and services provided by women, for women. Our policy is "Pay As You're Able" for most group programs and classes.
The Women's Center for Healing and Transformation has many great programs that will help you start the new year off on a journey of reflection, healing, and community. Check out our new workshops and classes. Make a commitment to yourself for your own self-care in the New Year by signing up today - and tell your friends!
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This newsletter is Published Monthly By
PO Box 2424
Mandeville, LA 70470
WIP is a 501(c)(3) Organization
Comments and newsletter submissions should be addressed to the
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