The Newsletter of Metroport Meals On Wheels Volume 52 Fall 2012

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Dates to Remember

Alberto with the painting he donated to MMOW’s auction.

Alberto met Fidel Castro while the two were students at the University of Havana, but Alberto wisely chose to stay away from the new political movement Fidel was forming. Instead Alberto stuck to his pharmacy studies, which would become his lifelong occupation.In 1948, after his graduation, Alberto married the love of his life, Valentina, and the couple enjoyed over 60 years of a blessed marriage along with their two children, Alberto Jr. and Lillian. In 1960 Alberto knew he needed to take his family away from Cuba, so they left all their worldly goods behind to start over in a new country. First they went to Chile for three years, then Puerto Rico, and finally El Paso, Texas, where all was well for many years. Then Valentina developed diabetes and heart conditions, so the couple relocated to Colleyville to be near their daughter. Once there, 84-year-old Alberto discovered Lillian and her children often delivered meals for Metroport Meals On Wheels. Knowing her parents also needed assistance, Lillian had her parents added as meal participants. This enabled Lillian to care for her parents in her home while continuing to work full-time plus care for her own children. Alberto really appreciates the volunteers who visit him as they deliver their meals. The drivers make Alberto’s days special with their kindness and thoughtfulness, and he is really thankful for the fresh food and veggies that occasionally come his way, “especially the eggplants!” he says.

The Appreciat ive Alberto

The Appreciative Alberto 1Exec. Director’s Letter 2 Shining Star 2Men Find New Life 2Sharing the Harvest 3Stockings for Seniors 3Serving Up Fashion 4Sadie’s Fall Outlook 4We thank our Donors 5

October 12, 2012Serving Up Fashion with Impact

Marriott Solana Hotel9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

November 1, 2012MMOW Board MeetingMarriott Solana Hotel

4:30 p.m.

November 5, 2012Classic Café Wine Benefit Dinner

Classic Café at Roanoke6:00 p.m.

November 13, 2012Volunteer Appreciation Reception

and Decade of Love Award Presentation

Allen Samuels at Alliance11200 North Freeway5:30 p.m.—7:30 p.m.

December 6, 2012 MMOW Board Meeting

MMOW Board Room 4:30 p.m.

Simplify Your Holidays and Help MMOW

at the Same Time

Fresh Christmas trees and holiday wreaths

delivered to your door. Great prices = no hassle.

Details at:http://www.dutchma

treefarms.com/ organization/mmowtx

Alberto and his companion, Happy, both enjoy visits

from Alberto’s two children, six grandchildren and

great-grandchild.

The appreciative Alberto has even found a way to give back to help others. A self-taught painter, Alberto recently painted a still life which he donated to MMOW’s Annual Golf tournament auction. “I was so excited to help MMOW provide for other people in need!” he said, “just as others have done for me.”

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From the desk of~Mary King~

If days are growing shorter and the hint of crispness is in the air, can Thanksgiving be far behind? The season of giving thanks offers MMOW the opportunity to say thank you to our very special volunteers. On Tuesday, November 13, we will gather at Allen Samuels Chrysler Dodge Jeep Alliance from 5:30 pm-7:30 p.m. to honor you and your commitment to our participants. We look forward to celebrating with you.

Your assistance has taken many forms--delivering meals, pantry staples, or fresh produce, assisting with senior center luncheons, helping raise funds at the golf tournament or fall fashion show, guiding MMOW through the Board of Trustees, helping with mailings and administrative tasks, or working at Sadie’s. Regardless of the assistance you provided, your impact has indelibly touched the lives of each of our participants. We thank you for enriching the lives of our participants and inspiring each of us on staff at MMOW.

Executive Director

Jim: The first time Jim came to a MMOW senior center luncheon in Haslet, he says he “felt like a shy girl at a dance.” But by the second visit he felt right at home.

Jim worked “as a grocery man” most of his life. At 16 his first job was delivering groceries — making 60-70 stops a day — for a grocer in Fort Worth. With food delivery in his blood, it was only natural that Jim eventually help out with MMOW. “I started delivering MMOW’s meals in Haslet about a year and a half ago, and I really enjoy it.”

Jim actually began attending the luncheons several years ago at the suggestion of a nurse who was caring for his wife of 51 years, Pat, after her stroke. Since her passing in 2011, Jim now says, “I would be isolated if it weren’t for these senior center luncheons,” Jim says. “Now I love taking care of these folks.”

Burt: When Burt retired in 2006, he had not really gotten to know anyone in the community, as his wife Peggy was ill. As her sole caregiver, the couple both received meals from MMOW, and Burt tremendously appreciated the respite

Men Find New Li fe and Fr iends at Senior Center Luncheons

Birthdays are always cause for celebration, especially when

celebrating Mama Dot’s 94th!

Brigid Rose’s servant heart inspires all who know her. She loves people and expends tremendous energy helping make the world better, especially for MMOW’s seniors. Whether delivering meals, coordinating volunteers for MMOW, working with daughter Casey at Sadie’s, assisting at the golf tournament, or modeling in MMOW’s fashion show, Brigid’s upbeat attitude is infectious! She is a master of organization, bringing

order, fun, and humor to everything she does. Brigid has made a lasting impact on MMOW. She is dedicated to our participants and a terrific ambassador for MMOW. Brigid is our brilliant Shining Star.

meal. When Peggy died last November, Elizabeth Arnett, MMOW’s Home Delivery Division Coordinator in Haslet, encouraged Burt to visit the senior center, but he says, “I didn’t want to go.”

“Then one day,” Burt says, “Elizabeth stopped in, dragged me to a luncheon, and introduced me around. Everyone was so nice! I was ‘here to stay’ after that!”

Both Burt and Jim declared in chorus, “WE LOVE THIS PLACE!”

For a schedule of upcoming Senior Center Luncheons, please call the office at 817-491-1141. We’re always looking for new people to help serve, or just attend.

MMOW’s 2012 Shining Star

Jim can often be found lending a hand in the kitchen!

Burt and Jim enjoying great conversation over a

tasty meal at the Haslet Senior Center luncheon.

the big “Stocking Tree” decorated with paper stockings identifying those special gifts that will make the holidays memorable for MMOW’s homebound participants. The stockings don’t last long as eager customers, volunteers, civic organization members, and corporate friends take one (or more) to fulfill seniors’ wishes. A second tree is set up at Tater Junction in Wise County with a stocking to stuff for each of the participants in Wise County.

Your participation in Stockings for Seniors will not only make wonderful holiday memories for our participants, everyone involved in the program walks away with something special. From the donors who lovingly select special gifts, to the volunteers who deliver the gifts, the corporate groups

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Fall is here, and the harvest is winding down. The bags of fresh produce food we’ve delivered all summer long to our meal participants have filled bellies and made smiles all across our region. Our goal of delivering over 1000 lbs. of fresh food to our participants this year is nearly met, thanks in part to your donations to our Summer Emergency Appeal.

We couldn’t have done this without the support of our preschool farmer teams from Primrose of Heritage Trace, Primrose of Eagle Ranch, and The Spanish School of Keller. Pinewood Hills Gracious Retirement Village residents also came out to plant, weed, and harvest. And vendors at Keller’s Farmers Market have been more than generous with our seniors by donating their surplus vegetables.

Donations of fresh fruits and vegetables from Common Ground Community Garden in North Richland Hills, the Wong

family in Southlake, and the Stone family in Southlake also made up a generous portion of the deliveries.

We have been blessed to have a new garden added to our family; West Wind Community Garden in Keller has donated a garden plot to MMOW’s Sharing the Harvest. Not only are we harvesting but we are replanting our gardens for a fall season harvest. So come out and get your hands dirty for a great cause!

You can help us surpass our goal and really reap in the bounty for our seniors. If you would like to volunteer on a weekly basis to help take care of the garden, we would love to talk to you. With your help we will exceed our goal of 1000 lbs of fresh produce delivered. If not this season take some time this next couple of months to think about planting a garden for us next spring. We will even supply you with some seeds!

Sharing the Harvest Program Keeps Growing

Stocking Tree Br ings the Joy of Giv ing

With the chill of fall in the air, we are reminded once again of the annual event our meal participants dearly looke forward to, the Stockings for Seniors program and the MMOW Stocking Tree on display at Sadie’s Upscale Consignment & Resale.

As early as October, elves busy themselves contacting MMOW’s home-delivery participants to determine their wish lists. Then, on Saturday, November 5th, Santa lights

who participate in the workplace, and civic groups that embrace our seniors . . . all are touched in special ways. Contact Amy at 817-491-1141 to see how you can take part.

Teachers and students at Timberline are

planting their first garden. Hopefully our fall

gardens will be as successful as the summer

gardens.

Amy Ricketts and Colleen White getting in the

spirit of the holidays with Stockings for Seniors.

Shirley Gailey, Amy Ricketts and Darlene Terpening

hang the first stockings on the tree in Sadie’s

Upscale Consignment & Resale.

Ms. Paula enjoying her fresh tomatoes!

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2012 Fashion Show & Shopping Bazaar

Sadie’s Fal l Outlook

2012 Fashion Show & Shopping Bazaar

and LINK Award Presentation benefitting

Metroport Meals On Wheels Friday, October 12th

Fall fashions arrive daily at Sadie’s providing their ensembles for the runway, including elegant and trendy fashions from Doncaster, Brooks Brothers, David Hunt Furs, Brides & Beaux and Sadie’s Upscale Consignment & Resale coordinated by fashion team of Candy Miller, Debbie Felps, Colleen White and Sadie’s staff.

Runway models — whose looks will be perfected by hairstylist Isabel Sidwell, owner of Isabella’s Exclusive Salon — will include area officials, spouses, and philanthropic group members.

The luncheon will offer an exciting live auction with travel and dining experiences, items for the sports enthusiasts and fashion “must haves.”

Fall has finally come and we’re ready to put the summer’s heat behind us. With cooler temperatures we can begin to envision new wardrobe pieces and color changes. Some of the new looks you’ll see this season are various tweeds, lots of jackets, and a more masculine effect. And don’t forget hats, they will complete your ensemble.Grays, browns, and neutral colors

The shopping bazaar will spotlight unique vendors from throughout the Metroplex with fashionable accessories, jewelry, sports memorabilia, “one of a kind” collectibles, home décor and more.

Established three years ago, MMOW’s LINK Award honors an outstanding leader. The LINK Award, which symbolizes Leadership, Inspiration, Nurture, and Kindness, is presented to a leader whose legacy to the community includes these characteristics. The recipient of the 2012 LINK Award, Laura K. Hill, will receive the award at the luncheon.

Please join us for this great event! All proceeds go towards feeding our local seniors. For ticket and table information, contact the office at 817.491.1141 or visit our website at www.metroportmow.org

“A special thanks goes out to the Auction Committee and all the volunteers who organize, attend fittings, and set aside time in their day to make the 2012 Fall Fashion Show & Shopping Bazaar a success for Metroport Meals On Wheels and our seniors. You all are priceless!”

Virginia Muzyka – Event Chair

We appreciate our supporters to date: Allied Waste/Republic Services American Airlines * AT&T * Baylor Medical Center at Grapevine * Terry & Barry Clark * Frost Bank * Greater Southlake Women’s Society * Mary King Susann F. Land, MD * Marriott Solana Virginia M. Muzyka * Roxann Taylor & Associates, Realtors * Wells Fargo.

Runway Models Include: Joanne and Mayor John Terrell * Mayor Connie White * Mayor Laura WheatDorene and Jim Badalamenti * Teresa and Rob Rutherford * Vicki and Jim TruittKatherine and Jeff Wang * Kathy Arrington * Kathy Adams * Frank BlissJoanne Caniani * Larry Darlage * Terese Deptula * Carmen Evans * Don Grantham * Elsie Gunter * Sally Hampton * Jan Henning * Laura HillLisa Lankford * Hazel Murphy * Leesy Palmer * Joan Petre * Brigid RoseCourtney Savage * Ann Smith * Mollie Steppick * Robin Webb * Krystal WhiteKathy Young * Chef Charles Youts * and others.

will be popular and color blocking will still be seen. For those of us who like animal prints, leopard will be the one to wear or accent with. If you like something trendy, remember to choose only one and you’ll be able to pull it off. No matter what your style is make sure your clothing is properly fitted. A trip to the tailor will always pay off. Not only will you look fabulous, you’ll feel that way, too!

2012 LINK RecipientLaura K. Hill

We thank our donors . . .Donations received from 05/01/2012 through 08/31/2012

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To respect the privacy of our donors, we do not publish their names on the web. Thank you.

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428 N. Hwy 377 | PO Box 204Roanoke, Texas 76262

p: 817.491.1141 | f: 817.491.0661

www.metroportmow.orgMMOW is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

432 N. Hwy 377Roanoke, Texas 76262

p: 817.490.0191

www.sadiesupscale.comSadie’s esclusively benefits Metroport Meals On Wheels.

Our MissionMetroport Meals On Wheels is a grassroots volunteer advocate for the elderly and those in need through home-delivered meals, senior center lunch and activity programs and other support services.

Our VisionMetroport Meals On Wheels is Neighbors Helping Neighbors to alleviate hunger, isolation, and loneliness in our communities, and to foster the independence, worth, and dignity of each individual we serve.

MMOW StaffMary King Executive DirectorDarlene Terpening Home Delivery Program DirectorAmy Ricketts Asst. Home Delivery Program DirectorKaren Malone Funding and Events DirectorShirley Gailey Business ManagerJulie Preston Communications CoordinatorDebbie Morrison Program Projects CoordinatorJamie Winholtz Development Associate

Senior Center CoordinatorsDebbie Minea ColleyvilleTonya Henderson Flower MoundTanya Smith Flower MoundKathy Randall HasletMary Morris Highland VillageDiane Almand Highland VillageAmber Angel JustinDarla Fowler Roanoke & Southlake

Sadie’s Upscale Consignment & ResaleSherry Studer ManagerKeri Johnson Sales AssoctiatePam Kaumeyer Sales AssociateNancy Roddy Sales Associate

Community Support for MMOWMMOW and all our meal participants are especially grateful to our civic organizations and foundations whose generous gifts and other support make our mission a reality. These organizations are deeply appreciated for helping us deliver nourishment and comfort to hungry and lonely seniors in our community. We thank them for all that they do.

• Bear Creek Quilt Guild• Linda C. and Don E. Bowden Family Foundation

Fund of the Community Foundation of North Texas• Colleyville Woman’s Club• Communities Foundation of Texas• Denton Benefit League• Greater Keller Women’s Club Foundation• Greater Southlake Women’s Society• Highland Village Women’s Club• Isla Carroll Turner Friendship Trust• Metroport Rotary Club• National Charity League, Southlake• Preston Center Rotary Club• Southlake Newcomers Club• Southlake Women’s Club• Trophy Club Women’s Club• Walmart Foundation

2012 OfficersJeri Harwell PresidentRobert Finn President ElectSusann Land, M.D. SecretaryClaude E. Smith TreasurerRebecca Barksdale Past President

TrusteesMary Pat BlackLinda CaramJohn Klukan

Advisory BoardSuzy Black Suzy Black & Associates InsuranceBrad Bradley, Esq. Bradley Luce and BradleyKelly Bradley FounderBob Bula DFW Airport MarriottW.Frank Carroll, J.D. Cox SmithLarry Darlage, PhD. Tarrant County College NortheastAndy Eads Denton County Commissioner, Pct.4Kim Eisner Management and Assessment ConsultantGary Fickes Tarrant County Commissioner, Pct.3John Fletcher Fletcher Communications Allan Gibbs Metroport Rotary ClubCandy Miller DoncasterMike Mlinac UNT Foundation, Inc.Jane Nelson State SenatorKelley Pledger Birdville Education FoundationVicki Truitt State RepresentativeSteve Vinson Chick-fil-A -- HurstCandy Wade Wades Solutions for Living

Virginia M. MuzykaDavid B. Nelson

Judy Youngs

Workplace Campaigns Feed Needy SeniorsMMOW frequently receives generous gifts from donors who choose to support our meal programs through workplace giving campaigns. These financial gifts are extremely important and enable many participants to receive the meals they need, yet cannot afford. If you are eligible to participate in one of these campaigns, please designate MMOW with the appropriate code number when you register. We appreciate your support!

Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) MMOW code number 14983

State Employee Charitable Campaign (SECC)MMOW code number 288510

IBM Employees/Retirees CampaignMMOW code number 0A788

MMOW Donor Response Is Overwhelming MMOW asked. You responded with enthusiasm! As a result, MMOW met the challenge for the matching gift made possible through the generosity of The Carl C. Anderson Sr. and Marie Jo Anderson Charitable Foundation.

The entire MMOW family thanks you for your invaluable support which allows MMOW to continue to say “Yes, we’ll be there!” when a senior asks for our help with meals. And our participants thank you too!