Club Connections
Dunwoody Woman's Club
Serving the community since 1971
November 2023
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Tuesday, Nov 7
Tallulah Falls School Tour
201 Campus Drive,
Tallulah Falls, GA 30573
Carpool 9:30 am St. Luke's
Sponsored by: Tallulah Falls School
Thursday, November 16
General Meeting - 10 am
North Shallowford Annex
4470 N. Shallowford Rd.
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Thursday, November 16
Evening Division Meeting - 6:30 pm
St. Luke's Presbyterian Church
1978 Mt. Vernon Rd., Dunwoody
Monday, December 11
Lutheran Towers Gift Bags - 10 am
St. Luke's Presbyterian Church
Sponsored by: Health & Wellness
Thursday, December 14
DWC Holiday Luncheon & Meeting
Dunwoody Country Club
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Ways and Means
50th DWC Home Tour
I want to thank those who worked so diligently on getting the final numbers for our 50th Home Tour, including Maria Barnhart, Faye Cashwell, and Donna Fullilove. I am proud to announce that the Dunwoody Woman’s Club raised $29,000 this year.
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Dunwoody Woman's Club
Annual Flower Power
Holiday Bulb Sale
Back by popular demand! The website is live and ready for orders! You can choose from an assortment of beautiful amaryllis and paperwhite kits complete with pot, soil, and a decorative burlap bag for $22.00. The waxed amaryllis bulbs are $30.00, and the wax amaryllis bulbs with sweaters are $34.00.
The deadline for ordering is December 15, 2023, and the bulbs will be shipped when the orders are received for a $6.99 fee per order to any location in the US.
Click on the link below to order your holiday gift bulbs.
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Dunwoody Woman's Club
Holiday Luncheon and Meeting
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Dunwoody Country Club
9:30 am Coffee
10:00 am General Meeting
11:00 am Social Hour
11:45 am Lunch
Buffet Lunch $37.00 per person
Variety of Soups/Salads/Sandwiches/Desserts
For reservation kindly respond to:
Joyce Niemann
404-771-6440
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COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS |
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Fall into Fashion Art Show
67 members and guests attended this fabulous membership event at the AC Hotel!
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Lanternelaufen at Adult Day of Dunwoody
Lanternelaufen is a tradition celebrated in European countries, around November 11, and just before Advent. Children make paper lanterns and walk through their towns singing about the light their lanterns bring to the world. With the help of the Arts & Culture team, we shared this tradition of giving with ADD participants. We helped them make paper lanterns, sang traditional songs, and enjoyed traditional desserts.
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Civic Engagement and Outreach
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November Happenings
Friday, November 10 - Veterans Day Sandy Springs - Friday, November 10 at City Springs. The city invites everyone to attend the tribute ceremony, including the official flag-raising and ribbon-cutting to open Veterans Park. After the tribute, attendees will be escorted across Roswell Road for the dedication ceremony to officially open the Sandy Springs Veterans Park.
Saturday, November 11 - Veterans Day Dunwoody – Saturday, November 11, Veterans Day Ceremony, 10:00 am. Brook Run Park Veterans Memorial.
Coming in December:
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Friday December 15, 1:00 pm – Decorating for Christmas for Kids, Dunwoody City Hall – Partnering with the Dunwoody Police Department we will host a Christmas celebration for deserving children and their families on the evening of Friday, December 15th. The Dunwoody Police Department will be collecting new unwrapped toys and gifts for kids aged 1-15 years old. You may drop off gift donations at the Dunwoody Police Department. We will decorate 4-5 trees and help set up other decorations at 12:00 pm. This year’s theme is “Polar Express.” Sign up to help decorate trees at the November General Meeting or call Donna at 470/225-1050. This is always a fun event.
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Saturday, December 16, 12:00 pm – Wreaths Across America Program, Old Roswell Cemetery. The wreaths are $17 each. We will participate in the wreath laying ceremony at Old Roswell Cemetery. Sign up to volunteer at the November General Meeting. Go to https://wreathsaccrossamerica.org/GA0090P. If you prefer to sponsor by check, make the check payable to RHS Cemetery Fund. Write in memo line “wreaths” and mail check to P.O. Box 1636, Roswell, GA 30077.
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Every year since 1921, we pause to express our sincerest gratitude for the many people who make the education process possible for the future of our country – our children. This special week, observed right before Thanksgiving, is the perfect time to honor the heritage of every American to learn. Each day of the week has its own theme, during which we celebrate our public school community.
Festivities honor the team of people who work in our nation’s public schools, everyone from the bus driver and classroom teacher to the cafeteria worker and administrative staff, plus countless others.
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Monday, November 13-Nationwide Kickoff. Across the country, schools will celebrate excellence in education by hosting kickoff events and activities.
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Tuesday, November 14-Parents Day-Schools will invite parents into the classroom for a firsthand look at what the school day is like for their children.
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Wednesday, November 15-Education Support Professionals Day, Education Support Professionals keep schools running and students safe, healthy and ready to learn.
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Thursday, November 16-Educator for a Day-Community leaders will be invited to experience the day as educators and experience the challenges of teaching and the needs of students.
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Friday, November 17-Substitute Educators Day-Substitute educators play a vital role in the maintenance and continuity of daily education.
I hope you can visit a school during this time. Be sure to thank the teachers and any other staff you see. We will be taking snacks to the teachers and staff at TFS on our visit.
We recognize all those DWC members who were teachers. We the members of GFWC Dunwoody Woman's Club thank you for educating our children and grandchildren.
Book Club
We will not have a book club discussion until January 2. We are going to try to meet in person most likely at Joan Rush's home. We hope we can have a few new ladies to join us. We have not chosen a book yet suggestions are welcome
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Environment
Several members enjoyed a visit to Diane Norris's newly landscaped patio garden, a follow up to the spring container demonstration by Cameron Watkins
Environment will be hosting the November General Meeting on November 16 and the speaker will be Rebecca Griffin, from Trees Atlanta. Rebecca will speak about programs and projects we can bring into our yards and community. Many of the trees in our local parks have been planted by Trees Atlanta.
Continuing Events:
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Audubon: Birding classes at DNC 8-10 am $10 and free to DNC members. Contact to sign up 770-394-3322 and to check dates. Please leave seed heads on your plants for the birds this fall and winter and leave leaves on the ground to protect wildlife.
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Dunwoody Nature Center: Free First Saturdays (11-4). Nature Book Lover's Club meets monthly. Also at 7 pm is Yoga in the Park. Take a look at the web site for any information and to register for events at dunwoodynature.org, click '21 Things to do a DNC', or call 770-394-3322.
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Master Gardeners: Brook Run is a beautiful place any time of the year. Nov. 11 @ 11:00 on Pruning Hydrangeas will be presented, all are welcome. Thank the master gardeners in the 3 parks we support, they wouldn't be as beautiful without these ladies.
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Pebble Tossers: With a membership you can share their news and support this group working with teens and pre-teens to learn how to share their gifts and time where needed. Big Trees is one project where they rebuild fences, mulch, plant, weed and help maintain trails. They also work on the plantings along the Beltline,
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Recycling: Please let us know the number and value of items you cleaned out and recycled.
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Tips: Please consider planting native trees and plants. Fall is the best time for planting trees and shrubs. Plant Neighbortrees in your yard or parks, and donate to Trees Atlanta who are planting thousands and can use your support. If you do plant trees please let Kathy know
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Many thanks to everyone who contributed items for our March of Dimes, Moms of the NICU Gift Bags. We delivered over 25 bags to Northside Hospital Labor and Delivery on October 26, 2023. Another great project completed!
November: Other notable National Health and Wellness Initiatives
- American Diabetes Month
- Lung Cancer Awareness Month
- National Alzheimer's Awareness Month
Coming Soon! Mark your calendars
Event: Lutheran Towers Holiday Gift Bags
Date: December 11, 2023
Time: 10:00 am
Location: St. Luke's Presbyterian Church lobby conference room
We will meet at Saint Luke’s Presbyterian church, lobby conference room, to pack gift bags for Lutheran Towers residents. We are still collecting a few remaining items so check out our Santa box for the remaining ornaments.
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EDUCATION and LIBRARIES
Retirement Homes: Collecting magazines at monthly meetings.
ENVIRONMENT
Animal Shelters: Collecting blankets any size; dog or cat toys; animal treats, newspapers, paper towels, food and monetary donations. They are in need of adult cat food. Please bring these items to the general meetings and we will deliver for you.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Lutheran Towers: Select an ornament, or several, from the Christmas tree at Board and General Meetings. Purchase the items listed and return them to the bins located under the tree.
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America Recycles Day
Wednesday November 15
Held on or around November 15, America Recycles Day encourages individuals to be more mindful of what they consume. This entails educating communities about where and how to properly recycle and to pledge to recycle more routinely. Look for America Recycles Day events or hold your own observance. Be aware of your state and local health guidelines related to COVID-19. Visit the Keep America Beautiful website for more information on America Recycles Day
Ideas for America Recycles Day Projects:
- Hold a used winter clothing drive.
- Purchase and donate books on recycling to local libraries. There are many children’s books on recycling available. Here are a few examples: What a Waste: Trash, Recycling, and Protecting Our Planet; Save the Ocean; Not for Me, Please!: I Choose to Act Green; Why Should I Recycle?; and the Michael Recycle book series.
- Encourage club members to pledge to support our GFWC Challenge Project: Reduce Plastic Use, Refuse, Reuse, Repurpose, Recycle.
- Pledge to increase or improve your recycling practices in the coming year. Consider signing the EPA America Recycles Pledge.
- Start or endorse a recycling program. Educate your community and club members on how to properly recycle.
- Tour your local landfill or recycle center.
Benefits of Recycling
- Economic Benefits. According to a 2016 EPA study, the recycling industry has significant economic benefits. The study found that, in a single year, U.S. recycling and reuse activities accounted for 757,000 jobs, $36.6 billion in wages, and $6.7 billion in tax revenues.
- Energy Savings. Recycleacrossamerica.org says that recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy to run a TV for three hours. According to www.greenbiz.com, nearly 105,800 cans are recycled every minute in America.
- Let’s all do our part. Recycle better and continue to learn to live more sustainably!
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Innovations in Recycling
Scientists are looking for new ways to recycle plastic in an endless loop so it never becomes waste.
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Leadership
Deborah Gault dcgault@comcast.net
Leadership Panel
The Dunwoody Woman’s Club held a panel discussion on Building Leadership in Young Women. The event was co-sponsored by Leadership and Civic Engagement. We had esteemed speakers from corporate, non-profit, government, and academic institutions. Attendees were treated to interesting personal histories and insights from our speakers, including:
- Kathleen (Kat) Marran, Interim CEO of Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta, and recently retired as Senior Vice President Marketing, UPS.
- Lauren Kiefer, attorney, tech entrepreneur, non-profit executive, and currently a candidate for Mayor of Brookhaven.
- Dawn Killenberg, Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships and External Engagement, Agnes Scott College, Atlanta.
These high-achieving women spoke about the education and career experiences that led them forward, their mentors and inspirations, and motivation to pursue leadership roles. They shared advice on guiding the next generation toward leadership and community involvement, and how to build successful careers, families, and communities.
Girls Scouts of Greater Atlanta and Agnes Scott have ongoing leadership initiatives, and Ms. Kiefer works with numerous community non-profits recruiting active participation in community projects, as well as Leadership Atlanta. Members were treated to three dynamic female leaders and given a thoughtful and inspiring session.
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Lipscomb Society
The Ella F. White Memorial Endowment Fund was established in 1913 to ensure that the GFWC Georgia State Office is well equipped and funded. Ella White served as the President of GFWC Georgia from 1911-1913. The groundwork for the fund was laid during her administration. She passed away while in office, and the fund was named after her as a tribute.
The principal fund remains intact and only the net income can be used for the purposes of GFWC Georgia. The initial investment was $3,300, which was raised by members through the printing and sales of a special edition of the Atlanta Constitution. Any contribution amount is appreciated. Please give your check—made out to GFWC-Georgia with Ella F. White in the memo line—to Pam King who will mail it to the state office. Thank you in advance for your support!
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Stage Door Theatre
Stage Door Theatre is celebrating
it's 50th Season!
Spotlight Series
Spotlight series shines a spotlight on local arts organizations and artists for limited runs
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November 4,
Piccadilly Puppets
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November 18,
A Night with the Dad's II
The Daddening
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Academy Productions
One-weekend shows starring our incredible Performing Arts Academy Students
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November 10 - November 12
Disney's Descendants: The Musical
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Tallulah Falls School
Visit to Tallulah Falls School
Date: Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Location: 201 Campus Drive, Tallulah Falls, GA 30573
We are excited to visit the campus of Tallulah Falls School, as we have not been on campus for over three years. Please join us on Nov 7. We will meet at 9:00 am at St Luke’s to carpool to the school where we will have a tour and lunch in a beautiful setting to enjoy the fall leaves and color.
If you did not sign up at the General Meeting, please call Linda if you would like to attend the event and we will add you to the list.
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Women in History
Suzanne Bentz
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Margaret Mead
December 16, 1901 - November 15, 1978
It has been said that, years ago, anthropologist Margaret Mead was asked by a student what she considered to be the first sign of civilization in a culture. The student expected Mead to talk about fishhooks or clay pots or grinding stones. But no.
Mead said that the first sign of civilization in an ancient culture was a femur, or thighbone, that had been broken and then healed. Mead explained that in the animal kingdom, if you break your leg, you die. You cannot run from danger, get to the river for a drink, or hunt for food. You are meat for prowling beasts. No animal survives a broken leg long enough for the bone to heal.
A broken femur that has healed is evidence that someone has taken time to stay with the one who fell, has bound up the wound, has carried the person to safety, and has tended the person through recovery. Helping someone else through difficulty is where civilization starts, Mead said.
In the millennia to come, when archeologists and anthropologists uncover the broken and ravaged bodies in war torn Ukraine and the Mideast, or those dumped in mass graves by Mexican cartels, or senselessly slain in our schools or night clubs, what will they think. Did civilization once again deviate for a time from its long climb to human grace, understanding, civility and kindness toward all who share this beautiful planet?
Let us hope what we read in the media and see on the six o’clock news is a temporary blip of insanity in human progress. Let us hope we can heal, embrace cultural differences, help others in need, and find peace. We are, after all, at our best when we serve others.
* Margaret Mead was born in Pennsylvania in 1901, the first of five children. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Barnard College of Columbia University and her M.A. and PhD. Degrees from Columbia. She is best known as a cultural anthropologist, author and speaker in the mass media during the 1960s and the 1970s. She died in 1978 and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously in 1979.
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Dunwoody Woman's Club Evening Division
Kudos to the Evening and Day Divisions for hosting a fabulous membership event and Rosemary Watts and her committee for taking the lead on planning this event and to everyone who helped make it a success. Special thanks to the AC Hotel for delicious appetizers and celebrating our club with a signature "Dunwoody Woman’s Club Cosmo".
Event: November Meeting
Date: Thursday, November 16th
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Saint Luke's Presbyterian Church
We will make/decorate Holiday cards for veterans at the VA Hospital on Clairmont Road. This will include those who are in-patient and also for veterans going to the hospital for outpatient appointments. We plan to include a few toiletry items in with the cards. No food items because of health concerns.
There will be a vote on by-laws amendments at the November 16 meeting at 10 am in person at the Annex with a zoom option. We will send the zoom link in a reminder eblast prior to the meeting. We hope you can attend or log on to zoom for the bylaws vote.
All DWC programs and events are open to add Day and Evening members. We are one Dunwoody Woman’s Club living the volunteer spirit.
Maria Barnhart, Diane Norris, Ida Dorvee
Coordinators for Evening Division of DWC
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52 Years of Service in our Community 1971-2023 |
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