February 2024 Newsletter

A Message From Leah Flach

Our President

"The magic in new beginnings is truly the most powerful of them all"

J Martin

Dear WWC Club Members,

Happy New Year!

Can you believe it is January! 2024 came quickly and it is going to be an amazing year to be a part of WWC. We have so many exciting days ahead as bus trips, our Fashion Show, and many activities are being planned. The anticipation of the New Year is off to a great beginning with 206 Members, 44 of which are New Members.

A nominating committee has been formed to fill all board positions for next year. Please let us know if you have interest in board positions for the Executive or General Board. Please find those listed with descriptions on the WWC website. If the position you are interested in is not open this year , we will keep the list for the upcoming club year.

Our January luncheon was a huge success. Julie Bernatz gave an excellent presentation on Swedish Death Cleaning and Organization. I know she has prompted all of us to take stock of our closets and pantries. Cathy Werder’s centerpieces with Red Cardinals and bottle bird feeders made us all smile. Being together with a delicious meal and much laughter was comfort on a winter’s day.

Thank you for all you do for WWC. Welcome to all of our fabulous new members. We look forward to getting to know each of you. We are planning a New Member Event for February. Stay tuned for more details.

Wishing you continued good health.

Be well and warm in the cold days ahead!

Leah

WWC Mission Statement & Dress Code Policy

February 14th

Luncheon Invitation

from MaryBeth Cristinziano, 1st VP

Please join us for the Valentine’s Day luncheon on Wednesday, February 14th at 11:30. Our speaker will be Ryan Zimmerman, owner of Z-FIT, a local personal training gym where he and his team help people of all ages improve their health and longevity. His talk, “Function over 50” will include the top three things to incorporate into our fitness programs as we age. A perfect topic for Valentine’s Day - let’s love and appreciate movement and strength!

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 February 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.

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

Deidri Ottesen &

Angela Little

2nd VPs

We are back at it and working on our next fun event: a Spring Fling bus trip in April. Hint: And there may be wine involved. More information to come as we start to get plans finalized.

Membership News from

Lisa Sampair

Hello Wakefield Women’s Club!

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

Once and Done

from

Mary Beth Cristinziano

Join us for a beautiful night at the Opera, Friday, February 2nd at 7:30pm at the Martin Marietta Center for Performing Arts in Raleigh. NC Opera is presenting Rossini’s The Barber of Seville, a delightful comedy about the escapades of a barber, Figaro, and his patron, Count Almaviva as they plot to win the attentions of the beautiful Rosina. We will go out for dinner in Raleigh first and then attend a talk about the opera at 6:30 (both are optional). If you are interested in joining us, please contact Mary Beth at her gmail address or text her (information in directory).

For more information on this event visit:

https://ncopera.org/2023-2024-season/the-barber-of-seville/?gclid=Cj wKCAiA1-6sBhAoEiwArqlGPiOrMyVkrAFGvYLU8o3CVQbED0KkAxNW NZl7igCudRYvK75G90E21RoCb_MQAvD_BwE

Community Update

Karen Toth & Gabriella Pietrafitta

Our charity focus for February will be Note in the Pocket. Their mission is to provide quality clothing to homeless and impoverished children and families with dignity, love. We will be collecting clothing, underwear, shoes and socks for these children in need. Note in the Pocket is also in need of volunteers who would be willing to volunteer for 2 hours to package for these children. If interested a sheet will be going around to sign up at the luncheon with time and date.

Thank you again for your generous donations of books to the Masonic Home for Children. The staff and children were very excited to receive all these wonderful books.

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

Look forward to seeing you in February. .

For more information for InterAct and to view

what they can and cannot accept, visit their website.

www.interactofwake.org

Looking forward to an awesome 2024.

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

As we begin the new year, remember we have so many activity groups for you to join to learn something new, have fun and make new friends! Bridge- Experienced players are currently playing Duplicate Bridge the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at WPCC. Please contact Dayna Fingers, daynafingers23@gmail.com for more information and to join that group!.

Also the Couples Hand & Foot, led by Nancy Ross, that meets the 2^nd Sat of the month is looking for another couple to join them on a regular basis. Please contact Nancy Ross at Nhr2539@gmail.com to get more information as well.

If you have an idea for a Once & Done type event reach out to MaryBeth Cristinziano to discuss how to best organize mbcristinziano@gmail.com

Happy New Year and keep enjoying getting involved!

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 for the year:

Jan. 30 - printing photos, creating hard copy photo books

Feb. 27 - fun apps on your phone, what is yours?

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 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

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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 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

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

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

February 14th

LUNCHEON RESERVATIONS

Community Update

Hospitality

YOUR WWC 20﻿22-2023 BOARD

A Message From Leah Flach

YOUR WWC 2022-2023 BOARD