Due to
conflicting schedules,Tuesday, February 6th will be the date for our
February meeting. Merrilee will be hosting a BeautiControl Spa Escape
party. We will learn about our skin, how to care for it, and how to
slow the signs of aging. That should be useful. We will be able to try
some of these anti-aging products. There won't be pressure to buy. So
come and enjoy an evening of fun and refreshments. Please RSVP Merrilee to let her know if
you will be attending.
"Tortilla Curtain".....Shirley
I mentioned the Silicon Valley Reads book for this year at the
January meeting- it is Tortilla Curtain by TC Boyle. Info has been in the paper, on the
website- www.siicovalleyreads.org I know those of you in the book group
are already reading it and I would like to. We can try to
finish it by the end of the program and go to the Mexican Heritage
Plaza on February 28th at 7:30 to hear the author speak. On February 20th
there also a viewing of an interview with the author and discussion at
7 PM at Alum Rock library. Anyone who is interested in
hearing more about what we are planning to do or who has a preference
of either/both of those dates, let me know......Shirley (Editor's
Note: I think the consensus was to go on the February 28th.
Check your email for further info.)
Las Madres Dues
Our annual dues were set at $10 for
2007. Those who have not turned in their dues to Vicki will be
dropped from the email group as of February 7th.
Info from the Pres
Randi is looking into a car rally (one we don’t have to organize.)
Wanda is looking into the potting session in Los Gatos on a Saturday
after coffee.
Sue Butler (Dee’s idea) is looking into Niles Canyon Railway.
More info to follow. Shirley is getting all the info for “baskets” for
teens (more info to follow.)
Shirley wants to know if there is any interest in the “Women’s Health
Forum” held at Stanford. (Click here to download
PDF file) We could plan to car pool.
Shirley also brought up about the “Silicon Valley Reads” The book “The
Tortilla Curtain”, by T.C. Boyle was voted book of the year. He
was at the Campbell Heritage Theatre on Jan. 18th. Excellent book
about two couples, one well to do, the other Mexican illegal and how
their lives intersect and what develops from there.
T.C. Boyle will be at the Mexican Heritage Plaza at 1700 Alum Rock Ave
in San Jose on Wednesday February 28 at 7:30. Maybe we can car
pool. Hope you can go.
Thank you again to Sally for opening her house and coordinating the
food arrangements for our “Planning Meeting” on January 18th. It
was a huge success with 21 attending. When our tummies were full,
we set the wheels in motion for many activities. We are still
looking for volunteers for some of our regular 3rd Thursday
meetings. Please contact me if you are interested in organizing
one of these dates. Also, we’d love to hear any other suggestions
for other couples and/or Mom’s activities. After the planning was
done, we got down to business with the re-gift. Candles were a
definite theme as well as bags full of multiple gifts. Randi was
lucky enough to go home with the smallest gift. We all had a good
time, we’ll have to do this more often.
Serve food, and they will come! This will probably be the
tradition for future January meetings.
It was great to see Cathy Hennig again. She, of course, was
volunteering to host many activities and meeting nights. We’ll
get there one of these days. Dee is all excited about the
move. She will have us over down the road when she is all settled
in. Mary Ryan will be coming out in May or June. We will
plan some Mom’s activity, possibly a pajama party.
I apologize in advance if I have missed anything. Please let me
know of any corrections that need to be done.
(Editor's Note: Items in RED
below are changes and updates after the January meeting.)
Regular Monthly Meetings:
February 6, 2007 Merrilee
will have meeting and spa treatment
March 15, 2007 Shirley will have the Irish dinner
April 19, 2007 Janis will plan dinner at a new place and the movies
May 17, 2007 Robin TBA
June 21, 2007 ? (Might cancel due to spring
ladies trip)
July 19, 2007 ????
August 16, 2007 ????
September 20, 2007 Sue Ballard TBA
October 18, 2007 Randi will attend Randi’s play
November 15, 2007 Ginny TBA (Maybe a movie)
December Holiday Party date TBA @ Merrilee’s
Other Activities:
March 10, 2007 8-Ball @ Ginny and Tom’s
April 28, 2007 Bunko @ Robin and Gary’s
May 20, 2007 Niles Canyon Railway
June 1-3, 2007 Ladies Spring Trip (Wanda)
June 8-10, 2007 Los Padres Golf Trip (Lou)
July 22-August 5, 2007 Pinecrest Camping Trip (Make your own
reservations)
August 18, 2007 Bocce @ St. Francis Cabrini (Sue)
September 21-24, 2007 Camping at New Brighton (Make your own
reservations)
September 22, 2007 Beach Breakfast at New Brighton (Sue Butler)
October 6, 2007 “Menopause Musical” in SF (Cindy Pitcher)
October 26-28, 2007 Ladies Fall Trip (Randi)
NO OPEN HOUSE ON CHRISTMAS DAY AT THE BUTLER’S 2007
Some other activities if you are
interested:
Bottle your Own at Guglielmo Winery February 24, 2007 10-3
(It is held quarterly May, August, and November also)
Guglielmo Harvest Festival August 25, 2007 2:30-9:30
Guglielmo Holiday Faire first 2 weekends in December. Music,
samples of food and wine tasting. Booths to purchase crafts
etc. Bud and I will be going December 8th.
Final Plans for Bocce Ball & Niles Canyon Railway.....Sue Butler
Sue has
reserved the caboose leaving Sunol (only can get if you leave from Sunol) for Sunday May 20th at
1:30. It can hold 18 down below and 8 in the little raised area
above, so she thinks we better figure on 18 people. We can bring food
and drink (he said the adults usually bring wine and cheese).
First people to sign up are in.
Also, Sue has
reserved the bocce courts at St. Frances Cabrini for Saturday August 18th
from 6-9:30 for now. The times are flexible. Plan on BBQ, etc. again.
Happy 30th
Anniversary
Congratulations
to Julie & Allan Corral who will be celebrating 30 years of wedded
bliss on the 12th!
New
Member
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