October 2023 Newsletter

A Message From Leah Flach

Our President

"Be like a tree. Stay grounded. Connect with your roots. Turn over a new leaf. Bend before you break. Enjoy your unique natural beauty. Keep growing.” —Joanne Raptis, Illustrator

As we begin our new Wakefield Women's Club year and journey into Autumn our seasons begin to change. We are thinking of warm colors and firelit nights ahead. Our club year has begun and we are connecting with our roots. Every branch of our club comes together to form a beautiful tree. We saw that at the September luncheon.

We heard from our board members, activities coordinators, and each committee chair. They told us about each group and how to get involved. The WWC website is a good resource if you need to contact a board member, an activities coordinator, or committee chair. wwclub.org

Don't forget to purchase tickets for the December 15,2023 Gala. This will certainly be an evening to remember. This is just one of the exciting activities coming up soon. The WWC Member Social will be held on September 20,2023 at Local Charm. This will be a fun time to socialize and meet new friends. If you have not found a small group yet, we hope that you will take the opportunity to do so.

It is going to be a year filled with activity and amazing experiences.

Don't miss our October Luncheon. The Hope Center at Pullen will be our speaker.

https://hopecenteratpullen.org/

Please don't forget all of our volunteers who make all of our activities possible. They all enjoy giving their time for you. Please remember, in addition, though they also have busy lives. You make it all possible for our club to expand our roots, to thrive, and to grow our branches and leaves.

Thank you for all that you do.

Leah

October 11th

Luncheon Invitation

from MaryBeth Cristinziano, 1st VP

Please join us for the October Luncheon on Wednesday, October 11th at 11:30. We will be welcoming Meredith Yuckman and Brittney Sherley from The Hope Center at Pullen, an organization that helps kids who are aging out of foster care and entering adulthood. We will find out all of the ways they help these young people and how they benefit from many resources in our community. Want to help? Bring a kitchen gadget donation of your choice to the luncheon!

Luncheon Registration

LUNCHEON RESERVATIONS

Sherry Patti & Michelle Divina

Welcome to the 2023-2024 WWC year!

Reservations can be contacted at wwclub.reservations@gmail.com

Luncheon cost is $38pp for members and $43pp for guests.

Payment must be received by the Wednesday before the Luncheon and should be postmarked by October 2nd.

Registered Members and Guests of Members may attend only.

PLEASE NOTE:

Payments made by CREDIT CARD will be charged a

$3 convenience fee per person.

More Details on Your Luncheon Reservations

Deidri Ottesen &

Angela Little

2nd VPs

Ooh, La La

We are so excited to announce that our annual Wakefield Women’s Club Holiday Gala is back! It will be held on Friday December 15^th at 7:00. Save the date and get your reservations in early. This will be a semi-formal event.

Join us for an elegant evening of dinner and dancing. Live music will be provided by the band “Bell Tower Blues Band.”

Get your discounted reservations now through September 30 for $75.00 per person, member and guest.

Starting October 1st, the reservation price will be $80 per person, member and guest.

On November 1, we will open reservations to friends, the non-member price will be $90 per person.

Click the link below to reserve your spot early at the discounted price. We will also be collecting checks at the luncheons.

Parts of our event are still in the planning stages, if anyone would like to volunteer please contact either Angela Little or Deidri Ottesen.

Gala Reservation Form

Membership News from

Lisa Sampair

Hello Wakefield Women’s Club, I am excited to see everyone again this year and have FUN!

The first item I would like to address is welcoming the New Members:

Julie Murphy, Barbara Rothman, Dana Stull, Sallie McKesson, Dayna Fingers, Adele Logan, Heather McLaughlin and Becky Lambert

If you are one of our New Members, Please check your email for a welcome letter and a list of Activities. There are also activities being planned exclusively for you – so please watch for those invites or information in the newsletter. Also be sure to look at other social groups in the Newsletter you may want to join.

As a reminder to existing members, the deadline for returning members to pay their membership dues is before or during the October Luncheon. This will ensure eligibility to participate in any future WWC Activities/Functions and inclusions in the 2023-24 directory. You may click the TAB below, or mail/drop off your check for $45 to the UPS store In Wakefield Commons (14460 Falls of Neuse Rd, Suite 149-222, Raleigh, NC 27614.) Checks must be made out to Wakefield Women’s Club. Or you can request to be billed by Credit Card (remember there is a $3 fee).

If your membership profile information needs to be updated (email, address, phone numbers and/or mailing address) or you have any questions, kindly reach out to me via email at: wwclubmembership@gmail.com

This will ensure you receive all WWC correspondence.

WWC Membership 2023-2024 Renewal Form

Community Update

Karen Toth & Gabriella Pietrafitta

Hi Ladies!

The organization we are focusing on this month is The Hope Center at Pullen.

Supplies or donations are needed

and would be greatly appreciated for those who have aged out of foster care and are going out on their own. We will be honored to welcome two staff members from The Hope Center at Pullen attend our October luncheon to tell us more about this center.

https://hopecenteratpullen.org/

Thank you WWC members for your generous donations to the

Tri-Area Ministries Food Bank at our September Luncheon. We “passed the egg box” and collected $415.00. We will continue collecting can goods or donations to this group. The goal of this group is to: Stop Hunger and Feed Hope.

We also collected for Tools 4 Schools. This organization was very excited to get all the fantastic donations of school supplies needed for educators and students to thrive in the classroom.

We will continue to donate to InterAct with gently used donations of women’s clothing, shoes, and accessories.

For more information for InterAct and to view what they can and cannot accept, visit their website.

www.interactofwake.org

Looking forward to a great year!

Directory News

Deidri Ottesen

We are busy putting together the 2023/2024 Directory and are collecting updated headshots. If you'd like a new photo for the directory please send a high resolution .jpg to Deidri Ottesen at: wwclub.directory@gmail.com

If you’re not sure about the size just reach out to Deidri.

Hospitality

Janice Press and Joann Luft

Welcome to all new members, returning members and guests! Please stop by the Hospitality Table to pick up your name tags before entering the luncheon meeting and please return your name tags to us afterwards. Thank you!

Best,

Janice Press and Joann Luft

Activity News

from Tamara Porter

Ladies,

Hopefully by now you have reviewed the many group activities and have decided where to get involved this year. Maybe try a new group to learn something new or meet some new friends! Feel free to reach out to the group leaders individually or let me know and I will connect you!

Interests are always changing, as such the Canasta group that met on the 3^rd Thursday has been suspended for the time being. If there is renewed interest in that game, we will restart it at that time.

Again, if you have questions or ideas, please let me know.

Tamara Porter

You can contact me at: wwclub.activities@gmail.com

Read Descriptions of all Activities

Learning Something New

1.Technology Group- Coordinator: Cathy Werder

We meet on the last Tuesday of each month at the Club dining room at 11:00 am. RSVP Required. We work for an hour and then have lunch together.

Sept. 26: Open topic ... Let's decide on topics for the coming year!

Oct. 26: TBD

2.Once and Done Events-Coordinator:MaryBeth Cristinziano

This group will meet occasionally for one-time events, i.e. walking tours, art & museum exhibits, outdoor concerts and whatever else ladies are interested in on a one time basis. (this would be separate from our Fall or Spring bus trip out of town).

3.Book Club-Coordinators: Nancy Ross/Karen Delgado

This group meets on the 4^th Tuesday at 1:00pm-3:00pm and the group will decide on books and topics! Hostess picks the book for the month.

4.Fitness for Fun- Coordinator-Karen Delgado

This group will meet the 2^nd & 4^th Monday at 9:30am, locations to be determined and may change on weekly basis. Let's exercise together! Walking, biking, hiking ... Easy Fun Fitness with friends. Activities may change as members of the group want to try new fitness activities.

The Arts

5.Craft Group- Coordinator: Linda Veraldi

This group meets on the 1^st Wednesday of the month 2pm to 4pm to craft and learn. I have got some great craft ideas, including, but not limited to holiday decorations, yard art & gift items. You do not have to have any skill or artistic talent to participate.

4.Stitching/Needlepoint/Knit/Crocheting – Susan Jackson

This group is new and for folks that love to stitch, either cross-stitch, needlepoint, embroidery, knitting, crochet! Bring your project and enjoy an afternoon of stitching together (and learn something new possibly!) on 1^st Tuesday 2pm – 4:30pm at Susan Jackson’s home.

Epicurean Groups

7.WWC Dinner Club- Coordinator:Lisa Sampair

TBA

8.International Lunch Bunch- Coordinators: Sujata Sinha/Joanne Kim

International Lunch will be meeting once a month. Please let us know if you would like to join our bunch.

9.Sip and Share Wine- Coordinator: Carol Colburn

Sip and Share events are held periodically and it will be announced through the Newsletter or eblast.

Cards and Games

10.Bunco Babes- Coordinator: Darnell Securcher

1^st Tuesdays of the month 6:30 -9pm

11.Bunco Bratz- Coordinators:Debbie Paragone/Susan Jackson

3^rd Thurs. of the month 6:30 -9pm

12.Couples Hand and Foot- Coordinator: Nancy Ross

2^nd Sat 6:30 - 11pm

13.Couples Hand and Foot-Coordinator: Carol Ganas

1^st Sat 6:30 - 10pm

14.Couples Panic - Coordinator- Elaine Buzitsky

3^rd Mon. 6:30 - 9pm

15.Samba- Coordinator: Cyndi Peterik

1^st Fri 11am-3:30pm @ Miltons-Wakefield

16.Hand and Foot Friday- Coordinator: Cyndi Peterik

3^rd Fri 11am-3:30pm @ Miltons-Wakefield

17.Hand and Foot Thursday- Coordinator: Elizabeth Hay

4th Thurs 11am-3:30pm location varies

18.Mahjongg for Beginners- Coordinators:Janice Press/ Susan Jackson

If you are interested in learning this ancient Chinese tile game, please join us. It's perfect for those who know nothing about the Game and it's a lovely way to make new friends!

2nd & 4th Mondays 11am-3pm Heritage Country Club

19.Mahjongg for Beginners- Coordinators:Janice Press /Susan Jackson

If you are interested in learning this ancient Chinese tile game, please join us. It's perfect for those who know nothing about the Game and it's a lovely way to make new friends!

1st & 3rd Thurs 11:30am - 3:30pm Wakefield CC

20.MahJongg Continues– Coordinators:Janice Press/Susan Jackson

This Group is for members who have already joined us for "MahJongg for Beginners."

1st & 3rd Mon 11am-3pm Heritage CC

21.MahJongg Continues –Coordinator- Janice Press/Susan Jackson

This Group is for members who have already joined us for "MahJongg for Beginners."

2nd & 4th Thurs 11:30am-3:30pm Wakefield CC

If you wish to contact a Coordinator for a specific group, you will find their information in the Member Directory. As always, if you have an idea for a new group we would love to hear from you.

Click Here to Read Descriptions of the Cards & Games

Treasurer's Report

from

Billie Jean Condit

For WWC's detailed financial information, please email Billie Jean Condit WWC treasurer at wwclub.treasurer@gmail.com

PLEASE NOTE: Payments for WWC events made by CREDIT CARD will be charged a $3 Convenience fee.

As always, WWC will continue to accept cash and check payments for WWC events from our members who do not want to pay by credit card.

Below is a link for the Wakefield Women’s Club Approved Budget Overview for 2023-2024 Fiscal Year. This Budget has been approved by your elected Executive and General Board. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions you may have concerning our Budget. I can be reached at wwclub.treasurer@gmail.com

WWC Budget Overview 2023/2024

Sunshine

from

Carol Wakely

If you are aware of a member having a difficult time due to a death in the family, an illness or an injury, please

contact Carol Wakely at this time. She will be happy to reach out and let our member know we care.

New Member Socials

from

Marti Huisman

Welcome! We're excited to have you on board as a new member. Your creativity and enthusiasm will make our events unforgettable. Please sign up for activities and events that interest you. Get ready to make a positive impact and forge lasting friendships.

Be Social!

Click the picture to be redirected to our Facebook Page.

Tech Update

Cathy Werder

Be sure to have wwccommunications@gmail.com in your email contact list (gmail, yahoo, iCloud, etc.) to ensure delivery of all notices from WWC. If you need assistance, join Cathy at Tech Group meetings! Meeting times and topics are in the Newsletters.

Visit our website for MORE INFORMATION!

You can make reservations, see what activities are coming up, and so much more!

WWCLUB.ORG

Visit our Website

YOUR WWC 2022-2023 BOARD

Executive Board

President- Leah Flach

1st Vice President- Mary Beth Cristinziano

2nd Vice Presidents- Deidri Ottesen & Angela Little

Secretary- Margaret Kinkelaar

Treasurer- Billie Jean Condit

Membership- Lisa Sampair

Advisor- Carmen Skurdal

General Board

Activities- Tamara Porter

Community-Karen Toth/Gabriella Pietrafitta

Website Admin/Social Media- -Cathy Werder

Hospitality- Janice Press/Joann Luft

Newsletter- Debbie Paragone

Reservations- Sherry Patti/Michelle Divina

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Non-Board Positions & Committees

Directory - Deidri Ottesen

Fashion Show - Margaret Kinkelaar

Table Decor-Cathy Werder

Sunshine- Carol Wakely

New Member Socials- Marti Huisman

UPS Drop Box Location:

14460 Falls of Neuse Road, Suite 149-222 Raleigh NC 27614

﻿A Message From Leah Flach

October 11th

LUNCHEON RESERVATIONS

Community Update

Directory News

Hospitality

YOUR WWC 20﻿22-2023 BOARD

A Message From Leah Flach

YOUR WWC 2022-2023 BOARD