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 GENERAL MEETING - TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2019
Social - 6:45 pm
Short Business Meeting & Program - 7:15 pm
Fireside Room at Gateway
The club will provide drinks and snacks for a social at 6:45 pm; at 7:15 pm there will be a short business meeting followed by a 50/50 raffle. The evening’s program will feature Sharon D. Henderson.
At the age of three, Sharon began singing in the churches of Oakland. She started her career singing Gospel music and it is still a mainstay of her musical repertoire. Sharon has performed with both the Voices of Christ and the Northern California Gospel Music Workshop of America. She is also a soloist with the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir. In 2016, she recorded her first solo recording, “Through It All”.
When she is happy or sad, in every situation life presents, she sings. Sharon believes in the healing and restorative power of music. She sees music as a source of joy and rejuvenation. It is her wish to be a healing presence in the world.
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PRESIDENT’S REMARKS FROM KAREN McCALLISTER
Life is a journey, and each of us has undertaken a journey to Rossmoor. Some of us came thousands of miles and others just across the bridge or down the road, but it was a journey to something new. I know when I moved here from Michigan it was a complete life change for me. I have had to learn the California way of life, the differences in the seasons, what a drought is, the smell of smoke from a wildfire, even the vibrations of an earthquake. What made the transition easier for me was joining The Connection and meeting so many wonderful women. I found instant friends. The following quote is what inspired me to write this. “It’s the friends you meet along the way that help us appreciate the journey.”
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SAVE THE DATE OF TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2019
THE CONNECTION CLUB PICNIC AT DOLLAR CLUBHOUSE PATIO
Members of The Connection and their guests will welcome summer with a picnic on the patio at the Stanley Dollar Clubhouse. On Tuesday, June 4, the event begins with a social hour at 11:30 for conversation and appetizers.
A Buffet Luncheon will be served at 12:30 catered by Oasis Grill.
Those attending will choose their entrée, either BBQ Chicken and Pulled Pork Sliders or Meatless Italian Sausage with Pasta. A buffet will provide a variety of side dishes to accompany the meal and a tasty peach cobbler for dessert. The Connection will provide lemonade, iced tea and water.
Please complete the Registration Form found in this Newsletter, on the website www.rossmoorconnection.org, or in the club mailbox at Gateway. Reservations are due by May 23. The cost for the meal is $20 for members and $25 for guests.
The annual picnic is the last general meeting of The Connection until September. The small group events sponsored by the club continue during the summer months. Hit the words PICNIC reservation to download the reservation form.
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DIRECTOR WANTED
One of the purposes of The Connection is Charitable Outreach. Our 2019 Director unfortunately had to resign. We are looking for someone who would be willing to take her place for the rest of the year. The position is not difficult and there will be lots of help. Many of the duties listed in the following job description have already been done.
1. The Connection Outreach Program provides funds for December holiday giving. The Connection Board decides each year where and how the funds are to be donated. In recent years the fund-raising activities have been money collection in baskets at the Holiday Party and 50/50 Tickets.
2. Sell 50/50 Tickets at the General Meeting: 50% of the proceeds go to The Connection Charity Outreach Fund and 50% to the winning ticket holder.
3. Ride to Meeting: Collect names of members willing to offer a ride to any member unable to attend a General Meeting because she is unable to drive. Put a notice in The Connection Newsletter that rides are available and to contact you with your phone number and email address.
4. Binder: Maintain a binder of all duties, tasks, checklists, and correspondence to turn over at the end of your term to the incoming Director.
5. Meetings: Attend, if at all possible, all Board and General meetings.
Anyone interested in assuming this position for the balance of 2019 please call or email Lou Aidukas, 925-433-5153 or lou.aidukas@yahoo.com.
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MOVIE COORDINATOR ALERT
New member, Liz Hart, has volunteered as the contact person to members interested in seeing movies. She will send an email to those who checked “movies” on the membership form. This will take time for her to process your emails into her computer. Please be patient. We welcome Liz into The Connection and appreciate her willingness to accept this task. Thank you, Liz. Liz Hart, 707- 732-1735 or LizNHart@comcast.net.
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DO LUNCH WITH THE CONNECTION
Get together with your Connection friends or meet new ones at our next Let’s Do Lunch on May 8. We will meet at 12:30 pm at Creekside Grill (no need to car pool).
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.
Contact Judy Canepa before May 7 at 415-310-7349 or judycanepa@aol.com.
If you want to go please contact Judy Canepa at judycanepa@aol.com or call phone 415-310-7349. Tuesday, April 9, is the last day to respond.
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WALKING GROUP
Join The Connection walking group, get in shape and meet new friends. We meet at the Tice Valley Park at 2055 Tice Valley Blvd, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 9:00am. Tice Valley Park is just outside the gate. Make the first right turn. Any questions contact Nancy Fike, 925-998-6927, nkfik@comcast.net.
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BOARD GAMES GROUP
Board games are being played by several members in MPR #1 every 2nd Thursday of the month (April 11, May 9, June 13, July 22, etc.) from 6:00 pm.
The ladies are currently playing Rummikub and Mexican Train Dominoes. The room can accommodate diverse games and players. Conversation, laughter and companionship accompany this activity.
Bring your game and Connection friends to MPR #1 on April 11. Contact Connie Sue Badgett at 559-641-8200.
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MARATHON BRIDGE ANYONE?
Marathon #4 Bridge is looking for a few more bridge players for the new season starting in September. There are 10 partner teams that play once a month. It is up to the players to decide when to play—afternoon, evening, weekend, etc. We play Chicago and play for 10 months ending in June with a luncheon and more bridge. If you are interested please phone Paula Nichols at 925-932- 8261 or email at gourmet45@yahoo. com. Looking forward to hearing from some of you.
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FOR DETAILS ABOUT SMALL GROUP ACTIVITIES, SEE THE HEADINGS ABOVE IN BLUE
American Canasta: 2nd and 4th Wednesday - Contact Lois Geisel on (847)830-2454
Board Games: 2nd Thursday - Contact Connie Sue Badget on (559)641-8200
Book Clubs: Various Dates and Times - Contact Vicki Stanley on (925)938-3894
Bridge: Various Dates and Times - Contact Pat Van Oss on (925)278-1992
Crafts: Various Dates and Times - Contact Pat Van Oss on (925)278-1992
Dining Out, Regular: 3rd Thursday - Contact Mary Kelley on (925)954-7778
International: 4th Wednesday - Contact Karen McCallister on (925)300-3263
Mix/Mingle, Cocktails at Creekside, 1st Thursday - Contact Beverly Willison on (925)278-1645
4th Thursday - Contact Elaine Stone on (925)464-7879
Sunday Socials : Various Dates and Times - Contact Vicki Stanley on (925)938-3894
Day Trips: Various Dates and Times - Contact Fran Barry on (925)393-5095
Hand & Foot Cards: 2nd Monday - Contact Sarene Zimmerman on (925)944-9414
or Susan Wolfe on (714)743-2905
Do Lunch, Let’s Do Lunch: Various Dates - Contact Judy Canepa on (415)310-7349
Lunch at Hillside: 3rd Friday - Contact Fran Barry on (925)393-5095
Theater: Various Dates and Times
Walking: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday - Contact Nancy Fike on (925)6927
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The Connection Club Policies
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. After a woman has attended two (2) meetings as a guest, she will be contacted and encouraged to join.
Men and women guests are welcome to come to both General Meetings and Special Events.
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 you answer is “Yes” to either one of these questions, please let us know and we will put you together.