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Sythe is a multi-talented artist who has been dazzling audiences since his early childhood days. Among his many talents are singing, dancing, choreographer, acting, comedy, and self-taught pianist. He covers many genres to please most everyone and his personal instrumental music has been noted to be the likes of Yanni. Most recently, Sythe has been performing with his wife Deanne. The two have been labeled the “Dynamic Duo” as they take audiences through a journey of songs ranging from the 50’s to 90’s in all genres, comedic bantering the likes of Sonny and Cher, interaction with the audience and amazing dance routines. Along the way, Sythe has performed as a Michael Jackson Tribute Artist and as Morris Day, in the longest running tribute artist show on the strip Purple Reign, The Prince Tribute Show and opened for George Wal-lace. Sythe has shared the stage with many artists such as Ollie Woodson of the Temptations and Wayne Brady just to name a few. Deanne wears many hats along with being a part of the duo. She is a Minister and has been holding church services, hospital visits, weddings and celebrations of life for many years. She has a passion for seniors and is the State Director for Life Support Medical helping seniors with Fall Prevention and Personal Safety sys-tems. Deanne is the Chairperson for the City of Las Vegas Senior Citizens Advisory Board and member of the Seniors and Law Enforcement Together Council for Southern Nevada. She is also a dance instructor teaching line dance and wheelchair dance at senior communities. Together they have been serving seniors in many of the communities for the last 10 years in many capacities to enrich and protect their lives.

IN THIS ISSUE

February Charity, Girls on the Run; Shared Interest Groups

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Future Events; Special Raffles Reminder; New Member

Welcome; Remembering Friends & Family; Luncheon Menu

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Special Announcements; Board Contact Information

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The Chatter

February 2019

Luncheon Information

Our plated luncheon is being held in the Ballroom of the Anthem Center catered by Superior Event Services on Thursday, February 14th. Doors open at 10:30 AM. The cost for this luncheon is $30 for members and $40 for guests. All reservations MUST be in by Tuesday, February 5th at 5 PM. No refunds available after the cut-off date. Lunches are by reserva-tion only. For questions regarding reservations, contact Luncheon Director Marlene Weinstein at (702) 617-1882. To order the vege-tarian option, contact Karen Mandley at (702) 433-4607 before 5 PM, February 5th. Groups desiring to be seated together should submit payments to-gether in one envelope. Please do not leave your envelope on the table at the luncheon.

February Luncheon, Thursday, February 14th

Program:

Sythe & Deanne

Members Only Drawing from the M Resort

$50 Free Slot Play

Three Winners

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February Charity: Girls on the Run

Girls on the Run (GOTR) is a nationwide program that develops life skills in 3rd to 8th grade girls by teaching an impactful, evidence-based curriculum that promotes emo-tional, physical, and social wellness. GOTR began in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1996 and has since expanded to over 200 councils nationwide in all 50 states, empowering 1.4 million girls and over 10,000 volunteers to date. GOTR Las Vegas has been impact-ing girls here in Clark County since 2011, with over 68 sites and close to 2,500 girls served. Ten sites in Henderson currently serve 297 girls.

GOTR is dedicated to creating a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential, is free to boldly pursue her dreams and be inspired to recognize her inner strength and celebrate what makes her one of a kind.

A physical activity-based positive youth development program (PA-PYD), GOTR uses running and other physical activities as a medium for teaching essential life skills and core values. Through the inclusion of movement, the curriculum encourages an inten-tional, productive, and healthy lifestyle. It develops independent thinking, strengthens problem-solving skills and boosts teamwork through learned strategies. The program contains all the social-contextual elements necessary of a PA-PYD framework, including an intentional curriculum, instructor training to ensure fidelity, and a supportive team environment. Each season culminates in a celebratory, non-competitive 5K that high-lights the girls' accomplishments and new-found physical abilities. This year, the GOTR Spring 5K will be held on May 5, 2019 on UNLV's campus.

Shared Interest Groups

Spare Timers The Spare Timers enjoy bowling at the South Point every first and third Monday at 9:30 AM. The cost is $2 per game and includes shoe rental if needed. This is casual bowling – just for fun and when you can! For more info, contact Randey Har-dick at702-263-9625 or email at rhardick@centurylink.net.

9-5ers – Working Women The 9-5ers Activity Group is open to all SCAWC members to accomodate those members who cannot make the monthly luncheons. Breakfast gather-ings are the 2nd Saturday of the month at 9 AM at various restaurants, announced in advance and ordering from menus. For more info, contact Stella Giordano at 702-492-9923 or email at scaldgior@aol.com.

At our January Luncheon, we raised $2609 for

Assistance League of Las Vegas.

Thank you for your generosity!!!

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Future Events January 29th is the first Mini Event of the year. You should have received the flyer. The deadline to register is January 22nd. Keep an eye on your email box for the next event! If you have suggestions for future events or want to be involved in the com-mittee, contact Terry King at kenter@cox.net. Raffles Reminders Our Raffles Committee reminds you to use gift cards as soon as possible. Also, the committee could use large baskets if you have them to deliver. Contact Kathy Mat-son at kdmatson2@mac.com.

Remembering Friends and Family For the passing of a member or someone needing cheer due to illness or loss of fam-ily member, please contact Dorothy Glazer at dorothyglazer@centurylink.net so a card can be sent.

Please Give a Big Welcome to Our Newest Members

Jeanne Hoag Robyn Howell

Pat Howle Susan Lynch

Natasha Psenicka Mary Talbot Susan Tener

Toni Wintermute

February Plated Menu

Salad: Hearts Desire Salad (Arugula, Honey Crisp Apples, Sliced Pears, Car-amelized Walnuts, Feta Cheese) with Champagne Vinaigrette

Entrée: ‘Stuffed with Love’ Chicken Breasts (stuffed with fresh Pomegranate Coulis, Creamy Goat Cheese & Balsam-ic); Rice Pilaf (Jasmine Rice with Baby Peas and Carrots); Steamed Tri-Color Cauliflower

Vegetarian Entrée: Grilled Vegetable Napoleon (Grilled and Stacked Portabel-la Mushroom, Eggplant, Squash & Zuc-chini) topped with Classic Marinara Sauce.

Dessert: Duo of Chocolate Decadence Cake and New York Cheesecake driz-zled with Fresh Fruit Compote

Beverages: Coffee, Tea, Iced Tea; Cash Bar – Soft Drinks $2, Domestic Beer $4, White and Red Wine $5, Mixed Drinks $6

Lunches are by reservation only. For questions regarding February

luncheon reservations, contact Marlene Weinstein at (702) 617-1882 or

marleneweinstein1@gmail.com.

To order vegetarian option, contact Karen Mandley at (702) 433-4607 by the

luncheon deadline of February 5th.

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Email addresses are confidential and will not be given to third parties.

For Questions or Information, Contact Our 2019 Board Members

Officers

President Bella Meese, bellameese@icloud.com President-Elect Margy Feldman, margy613@gmail.com Treasurer Barbara Bogdan, barbjackbogdan@yahoo.com Secretary Dee Clifford, lvdec@cox.net

Directors Charities Kathy Jenner, beachbound56@sbcglobal.net Communications Denise Bianca, frankanddeniseb@cox.net Decorations Connie Kadevari, conniecat2727@gmail.com Facilities Carolyn Fortune, ccfo@earthlink.net Luncheon Marlene Weinstein, marleneweinstein1@gmail.com Membership Joanne Joyce, joanneljoyce@yahoo.com Programs Fran Gardberg, frangardberg4@gmail.com Raffles Kathy Matson, kdmatson2@mac.com Special Events Terry King, kenter@cox.net

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

• SAVE THE DATE! Our Spring Event for 2019 will be held on Friday, May 10th at the M Hotel Resort Casino. As always, the doors will open at 10:30 AM. The Charity for the event will be Safe House. The entertainment for the event will be Mark O’Toole and his Band.

• Want to review the December Holiday Luncheon? Our wonderful PR person, Priscille Atkisson has made this link available to you https://youtu.be/yAwFYs9u_Ws. Thanks to the SCA-TV crew!

• Remember that it is never too late to be involved. If you have a personal interest in Charities, Communications, Decorations, Facilities, Luncheon, Membership, Programs, Raffles or Special Events, please don’t hesitate to contact the director for the specific area found at the bottom of this page.

“Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: What!

You too? I thought I was the only one.” C.S. Lewis