We have a busy February planned with several events. Please be sure to keep up with the RSVP dates so you don’t miss something that you were really looking forward to participating in and please be sure to check out our finalized luncheon event for Cinco de Mayo.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 2 @ 7:00 p.m. ZOOM Book Club Mtg.
We are discussing Magic Hour by Kirstin Hannah (391 pgs)
“In the rugged Pacific Northwest lies the Olympic National Forest—nearly a million acres of impenetrable darkness and impossible beauty. From deep within this old growth forest, a six-year-old girl appears. Speechless and alone, she offers no clue as to her identity, no hint of her past.
Having retreated to her western Washington hometown after a scandal left her career in ruins, child psychiatrist Dr. Julia Cates is determined to free the extraordinary little girl she calls Alice from a prison of unimaginable fear and isolation. To reach her, Julia much discover the truth about Alice’s past—although doing so requires help from Julia’s estranged sister, a local police officer. The shocking facts of Alice’s life test the limits of Julia’s faith and strength, even as she struggles to make a home for Alice-and for herself.”
If you are interested in joining us, please let me know. If you have any suggestions for our next book club in April, please feel free to send them to me. I currently have 12 people signed up to join me. If you are interested, there is still time to participate.
THURSDAY, FEB. 10 @ 6:00 p.m. Valentine’s Dinner at Gia Nina
312 S. Evergreen Ave. Woodbury – THIS EVENT IS CLOSED (RSVP date was 1/27)
Each attendee is responsible for purchasing their own dinner. We will choose our selection from the menu. I need to let them know by the end of Jan (1/27/22) our exact count. As of this writing 20 people signed up for dinner. As it gets closer and I have a finalized list, I will let everyone who is going know who all is going so that carpooling can be arranged if so desired. Parking is limited.
SATURDAY, FEB. 19 @ 1:00 Broadway Theatre in Pitman/Lunch to follow
Children’s Theatre presentation of The Jungle Book and lunch in Pitman.
This was a POP-UP EVENT that was put out to the group on Jan. 23 – THIS EVENT IS CLOSED (RSVP date was 1/26).
THURSDAY, FEB. 24 @ 7:00 Crochet Night led by Joann Keefe
St. Paul’s Church – Basement (Mask required until you are seated.)
Joann has suggested getting variegated acrylic yarn – minimum of two 1-pound skeins.
Caron, Red Heart or Lion Brand are a few that sell the one pound skeins. Depending on the weight of yarn will dictate the size hook. This is shown on the wrapper on the skein.
We will be making granny square blankets and Joann has instructions that she will share that evening. If you are interested in learning to crochet, you are welcome to join Joann and the 17 members who are signed up. Please let Joann or I know you are coming so we can add you to the list. This event is still open.
THURSDAY, MARCH 10 @ 6:00 p.m. Your social committee has chosen to return to Fahrenheit Ceramic Studio (RSVP by 2/15)
8 South Broadway. Pitman
If you are not familiar with this event, you select a piece of ceramics of your choice to work on, and add a $4.00 studio fee which includes the painting and firing of your piece. Each attendee is responsible to pay for their choice of ceramics as well as the $4.00 fee. You can bring in snacks and beverages. This was a lot of fun when we went in the fall and was requested by several of the club members. Thursdays are half-price studio fees from 6-10 p.m. for customers 21 and up. Their normal fee is $8.00 per person. The items will be ready to be picked up the following week. Last time, I picked up everyone’s items and am anticipating doing the same this time so that we don’t all have to go back down. As an aside, there is a FABULOUS cookie place across the street called CRAVE if you chose to pick up a treat for yourself! As of this time, Holly and I have 11 people who are interested in going. This event is still open if you would like to attend. I need to give them a final count by Feb. 16
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6 @ 7:00 p.m. ZOOM Book Club Mtg.
This book has not been determined as of yet. All are welcome to attend.
SATURDAY, APRIL 30 @ 11:30 a.m. Jane’s Tea House
602 Station Ave, Haddon Heights (RSVP by 4/8)
We are doing this as a Mother’s Day “Afternoon Tea.” Upon arrival you will asked to select a scone of your choice. They have both sweet and savory for you to choose from. You will also be asked to select a tea of your choice. Then you will be given four “Tea Sandwiches” to sample, as well as five bite size desserts. Please feel free to check them out online. You will be able to see the menu as well as both the tea and scone selections. I went with my husband and it was a lot of fun. This is one of our more expensive events as the cost is $32.95 (age 60+) or $34.95 (55-65). This is before tax/gratuity. This event is 90 minutes, and you eat the entire time. As of now, I have 10 people signed up for this event. If anyone else is interested in attending, please let me know. I have to give them a final count no later than April 8th. As it gets closer, I will let those who are going know so that carpooling arrangements can be made if desired.
THURSDAY, MAY 5 (Cinco de Mayo) @ 12:00- Noon COCO’S COCINA TEX-MEX
32 S. Broadway – Pitman (RSVP by 4/15)
Each attendee is responsible for purchasing their own lunch. We will choose our selection from the menu. I need to let them know by April 15 our exact count. As it gets closer and I have a finalized list, I will let everyone who is going know who all is going so that carpooling can be arranged if so desired. Parking is limited.
Please be sure to check your e-mail often as we hope to have other “Pop-Up “ events.
Holly R. and I are working to schedule other events for May and June, and as they become finalized information will be forthcoming.
If you have a talent/hobby that you would like to share with the group, please let Holly or I know. We would be honored to incorporate the talents from our club sisters into a social event that we can all learn and enjoy.