Ugly Sweater Contest
Come to the December Meeting in your best / worst Ugly Christmas Sweater. The best Ugly Christmas Sweater will win a dozen cookies from Tiff's Treats.
If you have a Christmas sweater, great. If not, think DIY. Have the grandchildren help design yours! Here are some ideas Ugly Christmas Sweater Ideas
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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 share plans for the annual Socks and Undies drive. See below for more details.
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LOCATION
Online
DATE AND TIME
12/02/20 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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December Speaker
Barry Ward
Barry Ward, Executive Director of Trees for Houston. Barry manages all conservation, project and administrative aspects of Trees for Houston, an organization dedicated to planting, protecting and promoting trees in Houston. Barry was scheduled to speak at our canceled May 2020 meeting.
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Welcome Our Newest Member
Dena Honeycutt
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Annual Socks and Undies Drive |
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Amy Amos is coordinating the annual Socks and Undies drive for area schools. Click here for a list of what to buy. If you prefer to donate money instead, Amy will be glad to purchase socks and undies on your behalf.
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Donate via check payable to HHWC Heritage Group. Mailed to HHWC, 448 West 19th Street, Box 569, Houston, TX 77008 by December 10th.
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10 am to 6 pm, December 10-11.
6218 Hurst St, 77008
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Joining the December 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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December Event - December 9, 2020 |
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Admission plus tour: $15.
Directions: The Houston Botanic Garden is located east of I-45 South on Park Place Blvd. For directions to One Botanic Lane, enter 8210 Park Place Blvd. in your favorite mapping app. Here is a link to Google Maps.
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
1 Botanic Lane, Houston, TX 77017 (8210 Park Place Blvd)
DATE AND TIME
12/09/20 9:30am
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12/09/20 11:30am
Meet up, masked up and socially distanced at Botanic Garden. Follow the tour and then regroup for socializing.
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Here is the plan:
- Meet up in the parking area of the Houston Botanic Garden at 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday, December 9th.
- At the ticket window, tell them you are with the Houston Heights Woman's Club. The tickets and tour are pre-paid.
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The Tour starts from the Pine Grove (across from the entrance) at 9.30 am. Here is a map of the Garden.
- After the tour we can relax for a little socially distanced socializing. Water and snacks are available for purchase in the Gift Shop.
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November Recap
Meeting: A Heritage Group Thanksgiving adapted pandemic style: we rejoiced at seeing one another and took comfort in participating in 120 year old HHWC traditions throughout the November meeting with a proper blend of the serious offset by absolutely delightful silliness.
We welcomed return speaker, Chloe Krane, Women's Empowerment Liaison through Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston (Official Page) who provided an excellent pandemic update on our Syrian and Iraqi Sister Group: they too have turned to Zoom and telephone calls to stay connected just like us!
Event: A moment of contemplation for Heritage Group members visiting Houston's World War II Memorial on Veterans Day as we were vividly reminded of names and dates of now long ago battles fading quietly into history. The return stroll down the esplanade brought us back to the present with an unexpected gift from nature thanks to Historian Janet Pelletier's quick eyes and camera.
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What: January Meeting
When: January 6, 2021
10:30 - 12:00
Where: Online
Joni Cooper-Stanphill, L.C.S.W., Student Support Manager for Communities in Schools 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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Our January Activity is a guided tour of the Houston Arboretum.
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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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We are putting together plans for Valentines cards and cookies. We're still looking at options for how we might make this work during the pandemic. |
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What: March Meeting
When: January 6, 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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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 is now.
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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