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Neptunian News
January 2020 www.neptunians.org
President’s Corner InNovemberof2018,theCapitalCampaignCommitteesetagoalofraising$250,000bytheendof2019.WEMADEIT!Manythanksgotoananonymousdonorwhopledged$25,000iffundswerematched.Ourgenerousmembersdonatedandmadeitpossiblenotonlytomatch,butalsotoexceedthatamount.WewerebackattheManhattanVillageMallwrappingholidaygiftsthisyearandallwhoparticipatedwrappedsomeamazingpackages.Wewrapped866presentsandnettedcloseto$7,500!ElaineandIappreciatedthehelpandhoursthatyouputinduringtheholidaytime.AspecialthankyoufromthoseofuswhoarebowchallengedgoestoJoAnnShaw,MarySueBrubakerandMaryRallsforthecreationofthemultitudeofbeautifulhandmadebows.PleasemarkyourcalendarsforourAnnualFashionShowandLuncheontobeheldonMarch7atourclubhouse.JanFleming
Our Executive Board President: Jan Fleming VP of Asset Mgmt: Sandy Savaiano VP Fundraising: Elaine Trotter VP Membership: Betty Herring VP Philanthropy: Kathy Nichols Treasurer: Paula Davern Financial Secretary: Jo-Ann Conlin Director of Hospitality: Maria Zebrowski Directors of Marketing Nancy Argent & Michelle Johnsen Director at Large Jill Brunkhardt Recording Secretary: MarySue Brubaker Director of Rentals: Michelle Erickson Parliamentarian: Irene Cotter Past President Linda LeRoy
Our Managers
Art Show: Teresa White Corresponding Secretary: Mary Essman Facebook Manager: Linda LeRoy Fashion Show: Elaine Trotter Graphic Design: Martha Logan Historian: Lynne Gross Newsletter & Directory: Mary Chieffe Photography: Leigh Bryan Programs: Lorri Kampfner Purchasing: Patricia Morehead Reservations: Carla Petroff Santa Float: Suzanne Karger
Dates to Remember
Jan 8 – Gardening Angels Jan 9 – Game Day Jan14 – January luncheon Jan 16 – Book Group Jan 30 – The Comedy & Magic Club Mar 7 – Fashion Show and Luncheon Mar 15 – Student Art Show
Bob Hope USO at LAX Wish List
Cases of 8 oz. water bottles Toiletries (*travel sized) Cases of 12 oz. Gatorade/Powerade Toothpaste*, Deodorant* Sunscreen*, Hand Sanitizer * Shaving Cream*, Lotion * Disposable Razors Lysol Disinfecting Wipes Toothbrushes, Chapstick Boxes of Individual Serving Size Snacks Granola Bars, Protein Bars, Trail Mix, Nuts Cookies, Crackers, Pop Tarts, Rice Krispie Treats, Noodle Soups (add hot water) Bob Hope USO regrets that we are unable to accept hotel toiletries, used books, generic soda, perishable or frozen food, homemade food or any food items that are 30 days or closer to their sell by/best by dates. We always welcome monetary donations at BobHopeUSO.org. Please remember to bring your In-Kind donations to our January luncheon!
Dinner, Show, Laughs
Readyforaneveningoffun?
Ticketsforourdinner-and-a-showfundraiseratThe
Comedy&MagicClubwillonlybesoldattheJanuaryluncheon.AdmissionpriceforthisJanuary30eventwillbe$35perperson.Weacceptcash,checkorcreditcard.Don'tmissthisopportunityforahilariousevening!
whowillbesellingticketsatourJanuary14meeting.
OurAnnualFashionShowandLuncheonwillbeheldMarch7inourlovelyClubhouse.Theticketsare$135.Itwillbeafunafternoonwithadeliciouslunch,greatshoppingandcomfortable,fashionableclothingthateveryonecanwear!And,therewillbealiveauction,asilentauctionandaraffle...allwithGREATitems.
Wewillhaveonlyalimitednumberofseats-ourseatingcapacityisdeterminedbythefiredepartment-sogetyourticketsearly.Onceweareallsoldout,there'snomore.BothraffleticketsandFashionShowticketswillbeavailableatourJanuary14luncheon,soplantopurchaseyourticketthen.Howaboutinvitingafriend?It'sagreatwaytointroducethemtotheNeptunianWoman'sClub.Iwillbeaskingforyourhelptomakethiseventasuccess.Remember,NWCisallaboutvolunteerismandraisingfundstosupporteducationalandcharitableservices.ThankyouALLandHappyNewYear!~ElaineTrotter
PHILANTHROPIES Kathie Nichols, VP Philanthropy310-545-3887 [email protected]
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star,
Oh How Happy They All Are! Thank you to all who helped to make the holiday wishes of 73 children come true by
“Reaching for the Stars!” We have had several heartfelt “thank yous” from the CASA volunteers and I know we helped make the children very happy. Our In-Kind donation for January is for the USO at LAX. Diane Fisher will be in charge of this collection, so please look for her wish list of what to bring on page one of this newsletter and make the lives of our active military a bit nicer.
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FUNDRAISING Elaine Trotter, VP Fundraising 310-722-2169 [email protected]
After eleven days of wrapping gifts, our Holiday Wrap fundraiser is over. Thanks to all of the 96 ladies who volunteered! It takes a TEAM: the scheduling, bringing everything from our clubhouse to the mall, setting up, the actual wrapping, and at the end, returning everything back to our clubhouse.
Special thanks go to Linda LeRoy and Jan Fleming who opened our kiosk daily. Jan also replenished all the supplies every morning as needed. Jo-Ann Conlin kept track of the daily monetary accounting. The lovely bows were made by Jo Ann Shaw, MarySue Brubaker and Mary Ralls. Many members donated beautiful ribbon, tape, doodads and other needed items. Also, thanks to Irene Cotter, Betty Herring, Angela Simmons, Rose Osten, Mary Essman, Terri Premeaux, Dona Stevens and Ania Hammond who worked not just one or two shifts, but more! We all worked together. Remember, NWC is all about volunteerism and raising funds to support education and charitable services.
A big THANKS! to EVERYONE!!!
NEPTUNIAN SUPPER CLUB
JoinourJanuary15SupperClubfrom6:00-9:00pmwherewerecoverfromtheholidaysincomfort.(It'snotaslumber
party.Weallgohomeat9:00pm.)Pleaseclickthelinkfordetailsandtoselectamenuitemtobring.Wealwayshaveafewcancellations,soifallslotsarefull,pleaseputyournameonthewaitlist.Ifyoudon'tgetin,youwillgetadvancenoticeforthenextdinner.https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C4AA8A82BA1FA7-january
CLUBHOUSE RENTALS This month the Clubhouse will host a Bat Mitzvah on January 19 and the Simm's Group is having a meeting on January 27. Our new rental rates become effective on January 1.
Members are eligible for a 20% discount off rental prices, so plan your next event at the Clubhouse!
Questions? Please contact Michelle Erickson at
STUDENT ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
Presenting this year’s Contest Poster! The poster will be available in January to display in all nine schools throughout Manhattan Beach that participate in our annual contest when all the students are back from their holiday winter break. The students can get the contest entry forms either from their school office or our NWC website under the Philanthropy tab. Thirty of you have volunteered to help in one way or another with this contest whether it be selecting art, organizing, setting up and or final prep the day of the art show. I will be sending an email out in the next few weeks contacting you and giving more information. Our NWC fundraising efforts allow us to award cash prizes to over 150 students. All entries are judged by local professional artists. This event is well attended by family and friends. Our goal is to recognize and encourage young artists. We invite all members to come to this great community event showcasing the creative artwork of the local students. The Student Award Show will take place in our clubhouse on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at 1:00pm.
Contact: Teresa White, Art Chair at [email protected] with any questions or to volunteer your help. Thanks!
OUR JANUARY LUNCHEON PROGRAM Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai are neurologists from Loma Linda University who are studying the correlation of lifestyle and brain health. They are partnering with BCHD in a nation-wide study called the “Healthy Minds Initiative” that will involve working with Beach Cities older adults. They are authors of a book titled, The Alzheimer’s Solution.
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LADIES DOUBLES TENNIS Betty Herring 310-374-4405 [email protected]
Our Ladies Doubles Tennis group plays at Live Oak Park in Manhattan Beach on Thursday mornings from 8-10am. It is all about fun, friendship and fitness. We
have some great rallies going and some laughs in between! Not everyone plays for the two hours and not everyone is required to play each week. Call to learn more and we can add you to our roster of players. See you on the courts.
BRIDGE AT THE LAKES Beverly Janus [email protected]
The Lakes Bridge Group meets every Monday at 11:00am (except holidays) in the golf course dining room. Our
group keeps growing, and play is all in fun. There is no charge, but we purchase lunch there as a “thank you” for using their space.
OUR INTEREST GROUPS BOOK GROUP Pat Downing 310-641-4240 [email protected]
The Neptunian Book Group will reassemble January 16 at 1:30pm in the Fireside Room of the Manhattan Community Church. We
will be sharing either the book we chose at the December book exchange or another book we read during the holidays. Either way, we will enjoy catching up with old friends and learning of new reads. We invite any book lovers to join us. Light refreshments will be served.
GARDENING ANGELS Robin Kirk 310-386-2544 [email protected]
The hard working, dedicated Gardening Angels are finishing the year with an addition of fire sticks to our 9/11 Memorial Garden and a
planting of succulents in our newly acquired Clubhouse Garden. Our next work party will be January 8 at 8:30am in the 9/11 Garden. We wish you all a happy holiday season and a healthy start in the new year.
~The Gardening Angels
PICKLEBALL Karen Russo 310-379-2522 [email protected]
The Neptunian women play fun games of pickleball on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons on area courts. All levels are welcome. Call Karen for the current details and join the excitement.
WALKING GROUP
Paula Davern [email protected] walking group meets in the Manhattan Beach Library parking lot at 8:30am on Friday mornings. On any given day, we might walk The
Strand or Greenbelt north or south, the Hill Section or the Tree Section of MB. We get coffee and breakfast at each person’s favorite place then reconvene in Metlox patio area for conversation. Contact Paula for all the details.
GAME DAY Jeannette Wright 310-545-4869 [email protected]
Let’s meet for Game Day on Thursday, January 9, at Jeannette Wright's house, 2100 Oak Avenue, MB at 1:30pm. If you get there first, park in the driveway or
there should be enough spaces on the street. Please let Jeannette know if you will attend.
JANUARY LUNCHEON Tuesday, January 14, 2020
10:00am Social / 10:30am Meeting 11:00am Program / Noon Lunch ~ $25
OUR MENU
Catered by Jean Cordero of Entertaining Friends
Asian Salad, Honey Sweet Chili Salmon, Rice Pilaf
Eggplant Parmesan - Vegan
Cookies and Chocolate Cake
Beginning in January, the cost for our meeting, luncheon and program will be $25.
RSVP to [email protected] by noon on January 9 as Hospitality needs the count for the caterer. If you RSVP “yes” and do not come, please send a check as soon as possible for $20 made payable to Neptunian Woman's Club, Carla Petroff, 1721 Pacific Ave., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.
Pictured above, happy faces at Book Group’s December holiday party
NWC members on the 2019 Santa Float
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WITH HEARTFELT SYMPATHY Long time resident of the beach cities area and fellow Neptunian Beverly Adams passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2019. Beverly was an active participant in NWC Book Group and Bridge Group. Services are pending at this time and will likely consist of a small, private gathering. Beverly has one son, Eric, and several nieces and nephews. Those wishing to send a card can mail it to: Eric Jacobsen, 1675 E Eleanor Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55116. Donations can be made to NWC in Beverly’s memory and mailed to Neptunian Woman’s Club, PO Box 3291, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.
Pictured right, 2019 Santa Float participants
