March 2024 Newsletter

A Message From

 Leah Flach

Our President


"I hope you don't mind that I put down in words how wonderful life is while you're in the world"

ELTON JOHN

As the days begin to grow longer, winter is shifting into spring. We are in planning mode at WWC. There are fun days ahead to share. Please read the information in our newsletter from Deidri Ottesen and Angela Little, our two 2nd Vice Presidents, about our Spring Fling Bus Trip on Wednesday April 17 to two wineries in Yadkin Valley. Please reserve your spot as reservations are first come first serve.


Speaking of reservations, please remember to make your luncheon reservation each month as you receive the email. You will not want you to miss the next luncheon. March will feature a wine tasting of French wines by Kelli from Ds Bottle Shop. Our April luncheon is one of the highlights of our year . We will feature our annual fashion show. 


We celebrated our February luncheon on Valentine's Day. What a lovely time we shared together. The food was delicious, our speaker who was the owner of Z-Fit was excellent and we welcomed some of our newest members. To honor the 49 new members, we are planning a New Member Social on March 6. Please save the date and see the details in our New Member's Social article by Marti Huisman. We hope to see all of our newest members. This is open to all club members to welcome them.


If you have questions or need assistance, your Executive and General Boards are pleased to serve you. We look forward to see you at all of the activities, socials and luncheons.



Leah
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March 13th

Luncheon Invitation

from MaryBeth Cristinziano, 1st VP

We are ready for Spring and for March we will welcome Kelly Kreel, owner of D’s Bottleshop. At D’s she sells all different wines from different regions, and at our March luncheon she will talk about French wines - ooh la la! Join us for this special luncheon and wine tasting on Wednesday, March 13th at 11:30. Wakefield Women’s Club is going to help cover the cost of the wine; you only have to pay $5 if you plan to participate! Please bring $5 in cash or check (made out to WWC) to cover the cost of the wine tasting. Check in at the wristband table to pay and get a participation wristband. 

Ce vin est merveilleux!


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 March 1st

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.

 Luncheon Registration Reminders

1. Online Registration is required for all Luncheons.  Keep email confirmation with you in case you need to show it when picking up your name tag.
2. Registrations and checks must be received by 5 pm on the Wednesday before the luncheon. Please be mindful that USPS is taking longer these days to deliver mail, sometimes up to 5 business days for local mail. Online Registration is important for this reason so we know to expect your check.
3. Checks are cashed after the luncheon. When sending in your check, you do not need to print out the form; simply put “Luncheon” in the memo line.
4. No refunds are given for any reason after Noon on the Friday before the luncheon because we have to turn in our billed head count to the country club at that time.
wwclub.reservations@gmail.com


 

Spring Fling Bus Trip to Two Vineyards

Deidri Ottesen & Angela Little

2nd VPs



Spring Fling Bus Trip

to 2 Vineyards

Wednesday, April 17

(8am - 7:30pm)



Please join us April 17th on a fun-filled bus trip to the beautiful Yadkin Valley wine country! We will first visit Shelton Vineyards for a tour, tasting and lunch at the vineyard’s restaurant, Harvest Grill. Shelton Vineyard has been in business for 20 years and is one of the largest vineyards in NC. They have won numerous awards for their Cabernets, Chardonnays, Riesling, Claret, Malbec, Verdot, Port, Rose, and Sauvignon Blanc. Included with your trip is lunch and 3 one ounce tastings at Shelton Vineyards.


After a delicious lunch, we will hop back on the bus for a 30 minute ride over to a new vineyard in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Castello Barone. The owners, Scott and Elizabeth Barone will tell us how they made their dream a reality and what it took to start a vineyard from scratch. They will give us a tour of their operation and offer us a tasting of their wines. You may purchase a partial tasting of 4 one ounce pours of your choice for $12 or a full tasting of 7 one ounce pours of all of their wines (except sparkling) for $21.


This will be a full day of playing games on the bus, indulging in a delicious lunch and sampling some tasty wines. The total cost for this much fun is $50 pp. This includes the bus trip and lunch with 3 one ounce tastings at Shelton Vineyards. Not included in this price is the tasting at Castello Barone. You will pay for that optional tasting at the winery.


The bus will leave Wakefield Country Club at 8:30am sharp on Wednesday, April 17th and will return around 7:30pm that evening. The bus only has room for 52 ladies so it’s important to register and pay soon. If there are still some seats available on April 1st, we will open the registration up to guests for $55pp. The registration link is below.


Contact Deidri Ottesen or Angela Little if you have any questions. We look forward to sharing a fun day with you!
Register for Spring Fling Here

Membership News from

Lisa Sampair


Hello Wakefield Women’s Club! 

Welcome to our new members:

Marcy Gang

Karen Reid

Lisa DeMarco

Marie Curran

Bernetta Bobbitt

Jennifer Levow 

Jerrilyn Rothenberg

Sherry Tucker


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.  

For membership, 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


Our charity focus for March will be Myra's Angels. We will be putting "kits" together for homeless children which will include toiletries, stuffed animals, blankets, comfort items, etc.

 Thank you again for your generous donations to Note in the Pocket. If you would still like to volunteer your time to to help package clothing, shoes, etc for these children. 

Here is the contact person to get a hold of:

carole@noteinthepocket.org

As always thanks to your wonderful contributions to Tri Area Ministries and InterAct. They appreciate your constant generosity. 

Look forward to seeing you in March!



For more information for InterAct and to view

what they can and cannot accept, visit their website. 

         www.interactofwake.org
 

Directory


Looking for Volunteers!

Putting together the directory is a huge task. Please consider volunteering to help out. 

At the moment, we need to write thank you notes for our directory advertisers and deliver a directory with the note to them. If we can get 5 volunteers, each will only have to write out and deliver 3 notes accompanied with a directory. Please contact Deidri at wwclub.directory@gmail.com to volunteer.



New Member Socials 

from

Marti Huisman


Join Us for the Wakefield Women's Club New Member Social

EVENT DETAILS:

March 6th

3:30-6:30

505 Capella Street Wake Forest


We are delighted to extend a warm invitation to all our new members to join us for the Wakefield Women's Club New Member Social on March 6.

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to connect with fellow new members and get to know the dedicated members of the WWC Board. Whether you're a recent addition to the community or have been a member for a short while, we welcome you to join us for an afternoon of camaraderie and networking.

During the social, you'll have the chance to learn about the various Activity Groups and Yearly Events that the Wakefield Women's Club organizes. Our club offers a diverse range of activities to suit various interests, and this is the perfect occasion to discover how you can get involved.

In addition to our monthly luncheons, the Wakefield Women's Club hosts a variety of events throughout the year, creating opportunities for members to engage with the community and each other.

Don't miss out on this wonderful chance to connect, make new friends, and become more acquainted with the vibrant community within the Wakefield Women's Club. We look forward to welcoming you on March 6!

If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to contact me at mhuisman@bellsouth.net
 

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

Once and Done

 from

Marion King


Afternoon Tea at Fearrington Village

230 Market St, Pittsboro, NC 27312

Thursday April 25th

(or optional date May 2nd)


The approximate cost is $100 per person. We need 32 people in order to get our Cottage confirmed and to share the cost of the Cottage so that we can go and be seated as a large group. 

Please email Marion King @ marion1sake@gmail.com

by Thursday February 29th if you are interested in participating
 


Activity News

from Tamara Porter



So glad so many ladies are joining our various Activity Groups!!


 

1. Please note we are changing the Fun with Fitness group name to Fun with Fitness, Health and Wellness to better reflect the variety of activities that Karen Delgado is finding for us to participate in! Please sign up for her group. 

2. Marion King is planning a Once and Done to Fearrington Village Tea Room again for May 2nd, please contact her to sign up for that activity. She needs a commitment ASAP in order for that reservation to happen!

Tamara

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.

Topics coming up:

March 28 - YouTube, Pinterest 

April 30- Using Contacts in your phone, Facebook Messenger, WhitePages.com

May 28- Security on your phone, passwords, credit cards on your phone, 



2.Once and Done Events-Coordinator:MaryBeth Cristinziano & Marion King

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


4.Fun with Fitness, Health and Wellness- Coordinator-Karen Delgado

This group will meet the 2nd & 4th 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 1st 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 1st 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 

1st Tuesdays of the month 6:30 -9pm


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

3rd Thurs. of the month 6:30 -9pm


12.Couples Hand and Foot- Coordinator: Nancy Ross

2nd Sat 6:30 - 11pm


13.Couples Hand and Foot-Coordinator: Carol Ganas

1st Sat 6:30 - 10pm


14.Couples Panic - Coordinator- Elaine Buzitsky

3rd Mon. 6:30 - 9pm


15.Samba- Coordinator: Cyndi Peterik

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


16.Hand and Foot Friday- Coordinator: Cyndi Peterik

3rd 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 contact the Coordinators to see if there is space available as all MahJongg venues have a limit to the amount of players that can attend.

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 contact the Coordinators to see if there is space available as all MahJongg venues have a limit to the amount of players that can attend.

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.

Be Social!

Follow us on Facebook and stay up on all of our events - reminders will be posted too!

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!

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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


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