The purpose of The Connection
is to provide for the women of Rossmoor
a means of establishing friendship, promoting social and educational activities and charitable outreach
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NEXT MEETING - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2019
Social - 6:45 pm
Meeting - 7:15 pm
A Short Business Meeting , 50-50 Raffle, and then Our Speaker
A PEACE CORPS EXPERIENCE
By Judy Johnson
In 2001, Judy Johnson was finally able to fulfill a longtime dream and serve this country in the Peace Corp. President John F Kennedy established the Peace Corp in 1961, describing it as “the toughest job you’ll ever love.” For Judy it would be forty years before she was able to join.
Johnson was a college student at the University of Illinois in 1961. While there she co-edited The Daily Illini with Roger Ebert. After graduating, she taught high school English until her first child was born. After a long time off to raise her family, Johnson went back to work in the publishing industry, eventually relocating with her teenage children to Southern California.
As the new century began, it was finally time for Judy Johnson to answer the call given by President Kennedy so many years before. She joined the Peace Corp and travelled to Yalta, in the Crimea, on a business project to introduce capitalism to the former communist living in Russia and Ukraine. Her experiences from that time are what she’ll share with members of The Connection.
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Vice-President's Message from Lou Aidukas
I hope that all of you had an enjoyable holiday season which started with our own Hawaiian Holiday party where we sang, danced, and laughed. On behalf of myself and the Board, we are looking forward to a new year of exciting programs and fun special events. One of our special events will be the celebration of The Connection 30th anniversary.
Our membership continues to grow. We welcome both our new members and our long-time members to join in our small groups in 2019. The small groups are a great way to make new friends and reconnect with those you already know. As one of your New Year’s resolutions, say hello to someone you don’t know at our hospitality time before our monthly meetings, attend and introduce yourself at our monthly Cocktails at Creekside, or volunteer to help at one of our events. Enjoy the friendship of The Connection. We wish you a happy, healthy new year.
Watch your Newsletter and check the website, www.rossmoorconnection.org, to keep up with all that is happening.
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Outreach Gifts to Charity
Thanks to the generosity of all of you, we presented gifts of $200 to the Rossmoor Fund and $1,000 to Meals
on Wheels for the benefit of our needy neighbors here in Rossmoor.
Starting at the January General Meeting once again I will be selling 50/50 tickets. One half of the proceeds of that
night’s sales will go to a lucky participant whose name is drawn and the balance will go in our charity fund. 50/50 tickets will be on sale at every General Meeting so don’t forget to bring money so you can participate. The tickets are selling for $1 each.
By Judy Canepa
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The Connection Turns 30
Attention Members of The Connection! 2019 will be the thirtieth anniversary of The Connection at Rossmoor. To celebrate, the club is planning an anniversary dinner to be held at the Event Center at 5:30pm on Tuesday, March 5. More information will be in next month’s newsletter but save this date on your calendar now so you don’t miss being a part of this wonderful celebration.
By Linda Walonen
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Day Trips For Members Only
Three day trips will be planned for 2019. These are a tour to a museum or place of interest just for the day from 10:30am - 3:30pm or 4:00pm when there is less traffic from commuters. Hopefully, March, July & October will be the months for a day away and lunch. Some possible excursions: Lindsay Wildlife Museum; Port Chicago Naval Magazine; Blackhawk Vintage Autos; Rosie the Riveter; TCHO chocolates; Shadelands; etc. Other points of interest welcomed.
Check out the Newsletter and Rossmoor News for details at a later date.
By Fran Barry
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NOTICES:
ACTIVITIES UPDATES
See the website pages listed above for each of the following activities for more detailed updated information:
CONNECTION COCKTAILS (MIX/MINGLE) for Thursday, January 3at 3:45 p.m. details.
DINING OUT for Thursday, January 17 details.
INTERNATIONAL DINING OUT for Wednesday January 23 details
THIRD FRIDAY LUNCH for January 19 details.
MOVIES for details.
CRAFTING for details on new group to be formed.
BOOKS for details on new groups being formed plus the existing 4th Tuesday Group.
BRIDGE for details about Monday Drop-in Bridge that resumes January 7 after Holiday cancellation.
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The Connection Club Policies
1. All participants of small group activities must be a member of The Connection in good standing. However,
women may attend one (1) activity as a guest before being required to join.
2. Men and women guests are welcome to come to both General Meetings and Special Events.
3. There will be an additional charge for guests at Special Events.
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DO YOU NEED A RIDE TO OUR MEETINGS? ARE YOU ABLE TO PICK SOMEONE UP AND DRIVE HER TO OUR MEETINGS?
If your answer is "Yes" to either one of these questions, please let us know and we will put you together. You can phone Judy Canepa at 949-8914.