December 4, 2020

• Membership Drive · 2021 Board Nominations
• YANA – You Are Not Alone
• Small-Group Activities and Webinars
• 2021 Military Baby Shower: New Members Welcomed
• Community Connections: VA Donations
• Programs & Events (updates)

Final 2020 FMM: Dec. 18. The Board and Leadership Team will be on 🎄“holiday break” from Dec. 20 through Jan. 3, 2021 (see Calendar). First 2021 FMM: Jan. 15.

Our Membership Drive is underway and we hope you’ll join us for another year of fun, learning, and giving. We understand 2020 was mostly uneventful but hopefully with Covid vaccinations on the way, we can provide activities again. Until then, we hope you’ll try out some of our small group programs. Please contact Barb Hunsinger at membership@womenqc.com to drop off your check, made out to TWOQC, and to pick up your new name tag.

2021 Board Nominations – Since we cannot have our December member meeting to conduct our election we will vote by email. You will be receiving an email through Survey Monkey on December 16 that will contain the ballot. We hope you will take the opportunity to review the nominees below and cast your vote when you receive the email.

On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Deborah Bryant (Chair), Jadine Hilt, and Joyce Walton for their time, expertise, and energy in working so hard to provide TWOQC with an excellent slate of nominees for the 2021/22 open Board positions.

2021 Nominees are as follows. Their bios are available by clicking THIS LINK.

Diane Gordon, President-Elect
Tessie Hagerich, Treasurer
Sharon Pulcinella, Director of Programs
Alphie (Mary) Smith, Director of Membership
Barb Hunsinger, Director of Community Relations

YANA is an exciting new program that has been developed by a committed group of special women; Bobbi Gordon, Clarice Sullivan, Pat Neel, Laura Colbert, and Peggy McGee. YANA grew from a desire to help TWOQC members manage the emotional trauma and logistical details after the loss of a loved one.

These ladies formed a committee and selected Bobbi Gordon to Chair their efforts. The committee met with fellow TWOQC members, Kris Wollard, Peggy Wyatt, and Lily Guthrie, who have assisted others in dealing with loss.

YANA will provide a resource group committed to serving club members with understanding and comfort, a library of information, and user-friendly resources to help get through the grieving process in a healthy and productive way. Informational handouts include a Quick Checklist of immediate things to do, a Comprehensive Checklist of things to be done as time passes, suggestions on how to take care of one’s self, how to handle financial matters/budgets, and frequently asked questions dealing with loss and grief.

Involvement is always a great way to meet people and give of your talents. If you are interested in this Committee, we hope you join us and our newest committee member Janice Messer, a retired Hospice nurse.

If you are a TWOQC member in need of resource information dealing with the loss of a loved one or to learn more about YANA, please contact Bobbi Gordon at yana@womenqc.com. Scan, click or tap the QR code to reach the YANA page on our website. Bobbi is also asking for glass OUI yogurt containers to use for a special gift from YANA.

Activities will take place outside and are limited to six ladies plus the hostess. Reservations for all small-group activities must be made through Bobbi Gordon: activities@womenqc.com or 625-9353 (leave a message). 

12/11/2020 UPDATE – Janet Rumford taught participants how to turn rocks into a fun decorative piece on Tuesday, December 8 on her patio. Two rocks, the paint, and brushes were supplied. Limited to 6 ladies. $5 supply fee. PHOTO

12/11/2020 UPDATE – Sharon Pulcinella offered a second class on box making on Wednesday, December 9. Sharon taught participants how to craft small gift boxes from old greeting cards to make simple and inexpensive gift boxes. Class limited to 4. (free) PHOTOS

Please wear a mask and your TWOQC name tag so that you can get to know each other. To register for either class, please e-mail Bobbi Gordon at activities@womenqc.com.

The baby shower committee is resuming and gearing up for activities to support the 2021 Military Baby Shower. New members are welcome!

Please contact Karen Baker (committee chair) at babyshower@womenqc.com if you would like to join this fun, motivated and ambitious group of ladies support our active military.

CALENDARS – The VA Hospital doesn’t need calendars at this time so if you have calendars they can be donated to: White Elephant, Green Valley Library (use the drop box located at 125 W Calle de las Tiendas, #127), or The Animal League, 1600 W Duval Mine Road, (Sundays only from 10-2).

THE VA – unopened toiletries, men’s winter weight clothing, and large plastic storage totes are needed. Gift bags are also being assembled since the holiday dinner for homeless and hospitalized veterans has been canceled. Booklights, baseball hats, non-slip socks, face masks, $5-$10 gift cards for fast-food restaurants and grocery stores are needed.

If you want to provide some Holiday cheer, please drop off donations to Peggy McGee at 1908 E Longspur Place before 12 noon on Thursday, December 10. She does not have room to store donations ahead of time.

(♦) public event

• Dec. 8 – 1PM Holiday-themed Rock Painting Class with Janet
• Dec. 8 – Holiday Luncheon CANCELED
• Dec. 9 – 1PM Craft Small Gift Boxes with Sharon

FMM CONTRIBUTORS: Bobbi G. (YANA); Barb H. (Membership); Peggy M. (Programs); Pat N./Peggy M. (Community Connections). PUBLISHING TEAM: President, Publicity Director, and Webmaster.