Club Connections
Dunwoody Woman's Club
Serving the community since 1971
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Paperwhites, Flower of the Month |
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Monday, Dec 5 - 10:00 am
Audubon Birdbath Event
Dunwoody Nature Center
Sponsored by: Environment
Wednesday, Dec 7 - 10:00 am
Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center Tour
Sponsored by: Arts & Culture
Thursday, Dec 8 - 10:00 am
General Meeting & Holiday Luncheon
Dunwoody Country Club
1600 Dunwoody Club Dr.
Friday, Dec 9 - 1:00 pm
Toys for Tots
Home of Lee Dees Giesecke
1195 Dunbrooke Lane
Sponsored by: Arts & Culture
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Thursday, Dec 15 - 9:30 am
Lutheran Tower Gift Bags
North Shallowford Annex
4470 N. Shallowford Rd
Sponsored by: Health & Wellness
Thursday, Dec 15 - 1:00 pm
"Christmas for Kids"
Dunwoody City Hall
4770 N Peachtree Rd.
Sponsored by: Civic Engagement & Outreach
Saturday, Dec 17 - 11:00 am
Wreaths Across America
Old Rosewell Cemetery
Woodstock St & Alpharetta St, Roswell
Sponsored by: Civic Engagement & Outreach
Tuesday, Jan 3 - 1:00 pm
Book Club by Zoom
Sponsored by: Education & Libraries
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DWC Holiday Luncheon Meeting
Thursday, December 8th
Dunwoody Country Club
9:30am Coffee
10:00am General Meeting
11:00am Social Hour
11:45am Lunch
$32 per person
For reservation kindly respond to:
Joyce Niemann
404-771-6440
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Dunwoody Woman’s Club Annual Flower Power
Holiday Bulb Sale
Thank you to everyone who participated in our 3rd Annual Flower Power Holiday Bulb Sale! We earned a total of $879 that will be applied towards our charitable organizations for 2023.
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Festival of Trees
On Friday November 18, Diane Norris and Maria Barnhart delivered the GFWC-GA Health and Wellness Christmas Tree decorated with “hearts” and the DWC Holiday Wreath decorated with “Gnomes” to the Festival of Trees (FOT).
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The funds raised in the auction were donated to Wellspring Living which is the GFWC-GA President’s special project. Special thanks to Donna Knowlton and Kathy Hanna for their creativity and work on the lovely wreath, and Diane Norris for the beautiful Health and Wellness Christmas tree.
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COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS |
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Wednesday, December 7, 10 am, Tour of the backstage at Sandy Springs Performing Arts. 1 Galambos Way Sandy Springs 30328, with lunch to follow at Brooklyn Café, 220 Sandy Springs Circle. Carpool arrangements are being made at 9:15 am at St. Luke’s. Meet in the Sandy Springs City Hall reception area.
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Friday, December 9, 1 pm, Toys for Tots, hosted by Lee Giesecke, 1195 Dunbrooke Lane, Dunwoody. (Diane Norris is looking into having a marine attend). Bring unwrapped toys to Lee’s party. A good time will be had by all.
On-going Events in December:
- The Spruill Gallery’s well-loved Holiday Artist’s Market with high quality handcrafted goods by top Georgia artists runs through December 23.
- Stage Door Theatre (Mention 2 for 1 Promo)
- “Twas The Night Before Christmas” Dec 2-18
- “Winter Concert” (Academy) Dec. 12-13
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Civic Engagement and Outreach
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DWC members assembling bags filled with small toys and sweet treats for "Christmas for Kids".
Thursday, December 15, 1:00 pm (Yes, the time has changed), Decorating for “Christmas for Kids”, Dunwoody City Hall, Partnering with I Care Atlanta, the Dunwoody Police Department will host a Christmas celebration for deserving children and their families on the evening of December 15. 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 for the event. If you have not signed up and would like to help, call Donna Knowlton at 470/225-1050.
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Saturday, December 17, 11:00 am, Wreaths Across America Program, Old Roswell Cemetery. Check out the Roswell Historical Society website for more information and the opportunity to order a wreath. Thank you to those who sponsored a wreath. To date, our members and club have sponsored 10 wreaths. Please call Donna Knowlton at 470/225-1050 if you’d like to participate in the wreath laying event.
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Some Fun Educational Facts
December 7, Letter Writing Day-Today is Letter Writing Day. When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone, either printed or in cursive? …….I thought so. Take a few minutes and send someone a handwritten letter on this December 7 holiday.
December 9, Christmas Card Day-This holiday honors Sir Henry Cole (1818 – 1874) of England. Cole created the first commercial Christmas Card in 1843. It grew into a tradition. People created a list of all friends and family members. The number of cards you received was a source of pride. And, you had to send a card out to everyone who sent you one. As a result, the list grew year after year.
Dec 19 -Eve Bunting born, 1928-She has written more than 200 books, ranging from picture books to young adult novels. She wrote Smoky Night, the 1995 Caldecott Medal winner.
Dickens' A Christmas Carol published in 1843
December 21, Crossword Puzzle Day-crossword puzzles were created and published on this day in 1913. It was published in the New York World newspaper. Arthur Wynne is credited with creating the modern crossword puzzle. These puzzles became so popular, that competitions were held, to see who was the fastest to complete them correctly.
Book Club
Our January book selection is, "The Book Woman's Daughter", (The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek, 2) by Kim Michelle Richardson. This is the perfect book club read following Honey Lovett, the daughter of the beloved Troublesome book woman, who must fight for her own independence with the help of the women who guide her and the books that set her free.
Join us for our discussion on Tuesday, January 3 at 1:00 pm via Zoom.
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Monday, December 5, 10:00 am, Workshop for the Birds, at the Dunwoody Nature Center's Clubhouse. Do you have odd dishes and vases around the house? Most of you have items that can be repurposed into decorative garden items. We will be making birdbaths. So, bring your dish and your stand to make your birdbath, the other materials will be provided.
Coming in January:
On Thursday, January 26, we will tour of one of our favorite Animal Shelters, more details to follow.
Ongoing Events:
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Audubon: Continue to fill your bird feeders, and bird baths. Birding at DNC 8-10AM $10 and free to DNC members. Contact to sign up 770-394-3322 & to check dates!
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Dunwoody Nature Center: Planning a special event in December? The perfect facility could be the Sun Porch, the Meadow or The North Wood Pavilion. DWC has supported DNC for 30 years, please join us and make your donations by the end of the year. Take a look at the web site for any information and to register for classes or events at dunwoodynature.org or call 770-394-3322.
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Adopt-A-Bench:. Meredy has bench applications, they make a wonderful gift. The public uses these benches in our parks and what a long term legacy you can leave. Three new parks are happening in Dunwoody.
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Pebble Tossers: With a membership you can share their news and support this group working with teens and younger to learn how to share their gifts and time.
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Recycling: Please let us know the number and value of items you cleaned out and recycled. This is a great time to clean out closets (CAC & Fur Kids on Holcomb Bridge) Don't know what to do with odd recyclables? CHARM does, see what they will take at livethrive.org/charm. Continue to do curb side recycling in DeKalb County; or at Morgan Falls or Roswell Recycling.
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Tips: Now is the time for your planning. Please consider planting trees and native plants and leave some seed heads on you plants for the birds. Plant Neighbortrees in your yard or parks, or donate to Trees Atlanta who are planting thousands and can use your support. If you do plant trees please let Kathy know. Time to gather seeds from your annuals to plant next spring.
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For the Holidays: Help Senior Adults have Happier Holidays!
Thursday, December 15, 9:30 - 12:30, Lutheran Towers Holiday Gift Bags. Please join us at The North Shallowford Annex to assemble gift bags for the residents of Lutheran Towers. Small gift bags will be prepared for 122 ladies and 87 gentlemen, whom may not receive any other gifts. Travel-size toiletries, small holiday items, socks for men and women, and costume jewelry are included in bags, and we’ll joyfully take your donations on that day. Lunch will be arranged. Please RSVP to Deborah Gault by Monday, Dec. 12.
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Health and Wellness
LUTHERAN TOWERS HOLIDAY GIFT BAGS - Collecting items now thru December 2022:
- Travel size toiletries (shampoos, conditioner, soap, lotions, etc.
- Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Floss, Men’s razors
- Gently used paperback books
- Socks for Men and Women
- Clean Ladies scarves, Men’s baseball caps
- Non-perishable snacks
- Holiday ornaments
- Costume jewelry
Environment
Collecting: pill bottles without labels; blankets any size; dog or cat toys; animal treats, paper towels, food and monetary donations. Please bring to the general meetings.
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GFWC Clubwoman
Take Part in National Wreaths Across America Day
Please consider taking part in National Wreaths Across America Day on December 17. This annual event, at which wreaths are placed at graves, aims to honor our nation’s veterans and ensure they are remembered for their sacrifices. Ceremonies will take place at Arlington National Cemetery and at over 1,200 additional locations in all 50 states, at sea, and abroad. DWC will lay wreaths at the Old Roswell Cemetery that day at 11:00 am
Wreaths Across America encourages every volunteer who places a wreath on a veteran’s grave to say their name aloud and take a moment to thank them for their service. The charity’s website states, “A person dies twice: once when they take their final breath, and later, the last time their name is spoken.” The tradition of reciting our veteran’s names is a small act that goes a long way toward preserving the memory of our fallen heroes.
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Legislation
Time is running out to pass the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA), which provides core funding for more than 1,500 domestic violence programs nationwide, supports more than 240 tribes and tribal organizations, provides funding for state domestic violence coalitions, and provides funding for a network of training and technical assistance resource centers key to prevention. The bill also funds the National Domestic Violence Hotline and the StrongHearts Native Helpline.
Urge Congress to provide these resources which are so critical to local communities to help families in need.
Act Now!
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Stage Door Theatre
Stage Door Academy
Winter Concert Dec. 12-13
Stage Door Theatre
Twas The Night Before Christmas, Ken Ludwig (Cute, family play) December 2 - December 18
***Promo code 2FOR1
*Buy one get one free
**You must call the office and get your tickets. Mention DWC.
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Tallulah Falls School
Linda Mote * Diane Norris
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TFS Pit Vipers had a great showing at KCBS World Invitational! Near the top in every category, including a 6th overall finish! And, for the first time ever, the Lady Indian Volleyball team are the GHSA State Champions!
The students will have a recognition ceremony in December. The winner of the TFS Christmas card contest will be announced, outstanding students for the semester, outstanding teacher or staff and Door Decorating contest with prize money for the winning doors coming from several GFWC GA clubs.
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Women in History
Suzanne Bentz
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December 2022 — Gabrielle Bonheur “Coco” Chanel (Aug 19, 1883 - Jan 10, 1971)
If you’re in the mood to party over the holiday season, you may want to spritz a little Chanel No. 5 on your wrists, slip into that “little black dress” (or Chanel tweed suit if you’re the chilly sort), and shoulder one of those iconic handbags with interlocking CC monogram. Now you’re ready to par-tay! But before leaving home, remember to give a nod of appreciation to French fashion designer and businesswoman, Coco Chanel. And thank her for liberating women post World War I from corsets, confining couture, and a whole lot of Victorian cosseting.
Gabrielle Bonheur “Coco” Chanel came into this world in Maine-et-Loire, France, in 1883. Her mom was a laundrywoman in a charity hospital; her dad was an “itinerant street vendor who peddled work clothes and undergarments.” She had five brothers and sisters, and they were incredibly poor. When Gabrielle’s mom died at age 32, her dad sent the boys off to be farm laborers and the girls went to a convent orphanage for the poor and abandoned. It is thought that “placement in the orphanage may have contributed to Chanel’s future career, as it was where she learned to sew.”
Following convent life, Gabrielle found employment as a seamstress and sang in a cabaret frequented by calvary officers, often singing the song, “Who has seen Coco?” Some speculate that was the initiation of Coco’s moniker. Others speculate Coco stems from cocotte, French for kept woman. She was, after all, a tantalizing young woman with many charms and a do-what-it-takes work ethic.
Coco’s subsequent rise to world renown businesswoman, entrepreneur, landowner, and fashion icon was not without its controversy, scandal, and addiction. Coco would bed men who advanced her rise to power: Among others, textile heir, Etienne Balsan; members of the English upper class (Duke of Westminster, Hugh Richard Arthur Grosvenor, and possibly Prince of Wales, Edward VIII), as well as an expatriate aristocrat, Grand Duke Dmitri Pavlovich of Russia. Revelations linking Coco to German intelligence operations and the Nazis during World War II would also cast a pall over her work and it is rumored that Winston Churchill, himself, came to her rescue…perhaps to save British nobility from a boatload of scandal. And she had a nasty drug habit, injecting herself daily until her death with morphine.
Coco died at age 87 on January 10, 1971, at the Hotel Ritz where she had resided for more than 30 years, and fallen in love with Nazi operative Hans Gunther von Dincklage. She had gone to bed early the night before, tired and ailing, announcing to her maid: “You see, this is how you die.”
There are camellia bushes in my yard, a hardy evergreen shrub known for its showy flowers, shiny leaves, subtle scent, and do-or-die grasp on life. Alexandre Dumas’ “The Lady of the Camellias” resonated with Coco. Dumas’s heroine, a courtesan, wears a camellia to advertise her availability. Perhaps that is why Coco chose the camellia to be identified with The House of Chanel, a showy flower with a shiny legacy in the capricious world of high fashion.
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Newsletter
Carolyn Anderson carolyn506@gmail.com
Kay Moe kgp12@att.net
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51 Years of Service in our Community 1971-2022 |
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