WOMEN’S CLUB OF GREATER RESTON

PRESIDENT Susan Ragland 703-437-0784

V.P. of PROGRAMS Kathy Fehringer 703-471-7437 V.P. of MEMBERSHIP Sharon Pound 571-201-8719 V.P. of ACTIVITIES Carole Smithline 703-356-4538

HOSPITALITY Ann Herlich 703-481-1458 SPECIAL EVENTS Margaret Nichols 703-834-0469 SECRETARY Sue Ann McNamara 703-869-7624 TREASURER Fay Nafici 703-507-6499 PUBLIC RELATIONS Sue Keller 703-869-9119 GET-ACQUAINTED COFFEE Jo Ann Esposito 703-437-3996 NEWSLETTER EDITOR Pearl DiPasquale 703-476-5464 HISTORIAN Lillian Brodeur 703-437-1723

“THE FRIENDLY WORD” June 2013

Passing the Gavel

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GET ACQUAINTED COFFEE Jo Ann Esposito 703-437-3996

Please join us for the last coffee of the 2012-2013 season. I wish you all safe travels over the summer and look forward to seeing you in September. DATE: Wednesday, June 12 TIME: 10:00 AM

HOSTESS: Sharon Pound ADDRESS: 2026 Peppermint Court, Reston Please either email Sharon at rspound2@yahoo.com or call her at 571- 201-8719 so she will know how many to prepare for. Also, please let Sharon know if you will be bringing something to share.

Dear Members, June is a time of change. Most notably, June is when we all thank our out-going Board Members and Activity Leaders for the generosity they have shown through their dedication of time and energy to making our club the outstanding organization it is. Three cheers for the Board and the Activity leaders! It is also the time we welcome our new Board Members and Activity Leaders.

While you are enjoying friends and family over the summer, our new Board and Activity Leaders will be busy planning a calendar full of fun events for the year ahead. I hope everyone who attended the Spring Luncheon had a good time. Arlene "Lazy Rivers" Butler was the surprise entertainment. Arlene had us all laughing and applauding throughout her debut, stand-up comedy routine! A big, big thank you to Arlene! You were the cherry on top of the sundae! Please renew your membership at your earliest convenience. Send in your check today! Have a wonderful summer. I'll look forward to catching up with you at the September General Meeting!

Susan

JUNE BOARD MEETING

DATE: Tuesday, June 4 TIME: 9:45 AM HOSTESS: Susan Ragland 703-437-0784 ADDRESS: 1309 Stamford Way, Reston, VA 20194

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MEMBERS NEWS WELCOME OUR NEW 2013/2014 MEMBERS

Carol Berman 1721 Wainwright Drive Reston, VA 20190 703-437-9068 carolberman2@verizon.net

Patricia Bredthauer 1534 Deer Point Way Reston, VA 20194 703-787-8649 pbredthauer@comcast.net

Mary Kenney 916 Barker Hill Road Herndon, VA 20170 703-435-3397 marynkenney@yahoo.com

JUNE BIRTHDAYS

Sharon Pound 4 Kathy Fehringer 23 Janet Skinner 5 Rosemarie Pagnato 29 Dorothy Batie 16 Joyce Dadant 30 Sue Keller 17 Chris Danielak 30

JULY BIRTHDAYS

Christine Carestio 3 Julie Aurora 17 Barbara Kaminsky 7 Brenda Linthicum 20

Anne Patterson 9 Gail Crockett 22 Kathryn Day July 11 Uma Redwine 22 Flossie Delaney 11 Joanne Hickey 24 Arlene Butler 14 Elaine Campbell 26 Joy Caveney 14 Barbara Farmer 28

AUGUST BIRTHDAYS

Janet Findley 2 Betty Murray 27 Karen Stevens 11 Joanie Smith 27 Claudia Crews 12 Val Wallace 28 Laura Onorio 20 Susan Benezra 31

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ACTIVITIES

SCRABBLE Carol Berman 703-437-9068

Attention Scrabble Players: a group of Scrabble aficionados is organizing, and hoping to continue meeting through the summer. It’s a great indoor activity on a hot summer day. The first meeting will be on June 21 (the third Friday) from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at my house at 1721 Wainwright Drive in Reston. We hope to continue meeting on the third Friday of the month, but may change that when the group is fully organized. Please RSVP to me at 703-437-9068.

It's BUNCO TIME!! Denyse Peterson 703-723-1346

Bunco is on hiatus for the summer. Thank you to Laura Onorio for stepping up to be my co-hostess.

MAH JONGG Joyce Summers 703-969-8441

DATE: Wednesday, June 19 TIME: 1:00 PM HOSTESS: Joyce Summers ADDRESS: 11776 Stratford House Place, Apt. 803, Reston RSVP: by Sunday, June 16, to Joyce at 703-969-8441 or jesummers@mac.com Parking is available in the back and side of the building. You may park in any space not marked "reserved". Enter through the main entrance in the front of the building. Press 076, I will answer and buzz you in. Sign in and take elevator to the 8th floor, apartment 803. This group is comprised of experienced Mah Jongg (American) players. The hostess will determine the number of tables she can accommodate. We play for $3.00. Please bring your own card.

Carole Smithline 703-356-4538 Carole@smithline.net

I am honored to serve as V.P. of Activities. Janet Finely has so ably handled this position that it's a tough act to follow. I hope with your help I'll be able to do as well. If you would like to chair or co-chair a new activity, please let me know. If anyone would like to chair Travel Treks or Joy of Singing please contact me. I am open to all suggestions. Being active in a group is a great way to make friends. Have a wonderful summer. See you in the fall.

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SECOND TUESDAY BRIDGE Betty Murray 703-796-1212

This group is on vacation until we resume on Tuesday, September 10. In the meantime, if you would like to play, please e-mail me and I will get something together. There are lots of bridge players around Reston. Have a wonderful summer!

DUPLICATE BRIDGE Pepper Buckley DrPepperB@aol.com

Third Thursday of the month through summer 2013: 1:00-3:30 PM Meet Thursdays, June 20, July 18, and August 15 at Pepper’s, 11298 Spyglass Cove Lane, Reston 20191. If you will miss a session, please try and find a substitute and let me know. Duplicate Bridge group welcomes couples/partnerships and singles to play bridge in which most players bid the current conventions. While competitive, it is not a “serious” group and convivial, learning-oriented review of play is welcome. No food, just bridge. Please email Pepper if you wish to participate. Future dates: through the summer on June 20, July 18, and August 15, same time we met this winter.

BOOK GROUPS

PAGETURNERS Terry Morrow tmorrow128@comcast.net

Our June Luncheon and Book Selection will graciously be hosted by Virginia Gonzalez. We look forward to discussing our recommendations and selecting our picks for next year while enjoying a delicious luncheon. DATE: Tuesday, June 18 TIME: 12:00 Noon HOSTESS: Virginia Gonzalez 703-777-2047 ADDRESS: 41326 Silverside Drive, Leesburg, VA 20175

BOOK REMARKS Kathy Day 703-476-8641

DATE: Thursday, June 13 TIME: 12:00 Noon-2:00 PM BOOK: “Sacre Bleu: A Comedy D’Art,” Christopher Moore LEADER: Arlene Butler HOSTESS: Denyse Peterson RSVP TO: funfit@hotmail.com NOTE: Book Remarks has an opening. Please contact Kathy Day 703-476-8641 if interested in joining us for the 2013-2014 season.

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LUNCH, DINNER, AND WINE

DESTINATION DINNER Betty Reed 703-727-4737

Reemar4@verizon.net If you are not familiar with this activity, we visit various restaurants, some new ones as well as old favorites. Separate checks are issued. Our next dinner will be in September, probably on a Sunday. During the summer if you decide you would like to join our group, please e-mail me. I will add your name to my e-mail list. Also, if there is a restaurant you’ve enjoyed or been wanting to try, please e-mail me. Have a nice, relaxing summer!

WINE TASTING & PICNIC Margaret Nichols 703-834-0468

DATE : Sunday, June 23, 2013 TIME: 1:00PM LOCATION: Breaux Vineyards 36888 Breaux Vineyards Lane Purcellville, VA. COST: $15 per person (cash/credit card) – payable at the tasting RSVP: Send an email to Margaret @ mnichols7@verizon.net and provide number of attendees and what you plan to bring for the picnic to share with the group. Suggested items: ham, turkey, other meat, potato salad, macaroni salad, green salad, salad dressing, cheese and crackers, water, soft drinks, paper plates, napkins, plastic cups, tablecloths, desserts, etc. I will compile a list of what everyone is bringing to avoid duplication. If you had previously said you were attending, please send a new email with the number attending and what you plan to bring for the picnic. Directions to Vineyard: VA Route 267W (Toll Road/Dulles Greenway) to Exit 1A (left exit) toward US-15 S/Leesburg-Warrenton. Drive 4.9 miles and then take VA-9 Exit (right exit) toward Hillsboro/Charles Town W VA. Turn right onto Charles Town Pike, drive 9.8 miles, and then turn slight right onto Harpers Ferry Road (VA 671); drive 1.1 miles and then turn Right onto Breaux Vineyards Lane. The vineyard is about ½ mile on the left. Approximate driving time from Reston is 48 minutes.

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DAYTIME NEEDLECRAFT Lillian Brodeur 703-437-1723

Ladies, thanks to all for participating in the project... knitted & crocheted youngsters blanket. Special thanks to Claudia Crews for teaching us the art of knitting. We will carry on with further instruction at a later date. Thanks to all of you for making this activity so special and enjoyable. We really do have a great time. For those of you taking the summer off, happy days of leisure and see you in September. Your chair, Lillian Brodeur

MEMBERSHIP Sharon Pound 571-201-8719

rspound2@yahoo.com

It's that time again; time to renew your membership for 2013-2014! Please continue to tell your friends and neighbors about our club. Give them the opportunity to meet new people and take part in the different activities and special events that our club offers. Please remember that the deadline to pay your 2013-2014 dues is September 30th. If you would like to be listed in our 2013-2014 directory, please fill out the attached membership form and send it with your check in the amount of $30.00 to: WCGR PO Box 3104 Reston, VA 20195 Have a great summer.

NEWS ON MEMBERS Sue Ann McNamara 703-869-7624

Please contact me if you or anyone you know needs a get well wish, a word of cheer, congratulations, or sympathy.

We say farewell to two very active members, Diane & Aaron Davis, who are moving back to Texas, and Joanie & Bill Smith, who send the following note.

Notes from

the Board

Dear friends, please keep in touch; my email is the same joanieg_9@yahoo.com Thank you so much for years of friendship, and I hope more to come. Joanie’s new address is 25 Dauphin, Dana Point, CA 92629; phone 949-315-5850

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PROGRAMS Kathy Fehringer 703-471-7437

dkwfehringer@verizon.net Over the summer, a group will be meeting to plan the programs for the 2013-2014 year. If you would like to help with the planning, let me know, we will be meeting later in June. If you know of a speaker or topic that you think should

be pursued, please contact me and we will put it on the list for consideration.

To help with the plans, a survey was distributed at the luncheon. There are questions about the club, programs, special events, and looking for interest in new activities. If you would like a copy of the survey to fill out, please send me an email and I will be glad to email it to you. The club would like everyone’s input.

TREASURER’S REPORT 5/1/13 Fay Nafici 703-507-9600

Date Description Amount

4/1/2013 Opening Balance $7,539.18 Inflows Raffles $ 86.00 Inflow total $ 86.00 Outflows: Memorial for K.B $ 50.00 Memorial for B.K. $ 50.00 Hospitality $ 29.42 Outflow total $ 129.42

4/30//2013 $ 7,495.76

CHARITY LIAISON Janice Shea 703-620-2924

I want to thank the Women's Club for the donation of $200.00 given to Embry Rucker

Shelter. The donation was made in the form of gift cards from area food stores. With the gift cards they will have no storage problems. Again, thank you.

HOSPITALITY Ann Herlich 703-481-1458 I would like to thank all those who helped me with Hospitality this year in setting up the tables and bringing food. We had a great year, and I am looking forward to working with WCGR next year. Have a great summer and I’ll see you in September.

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HISTORIAN Over the years the club had accumulated quite a collection of scrapbooks put together each year by the Historian. Although we no longer wished to store all of the scrapbooks, we didn’t want to toss them either. The problem was solved when Dottie Batie approached the Reston Museum, operated by the Reston Historic Trust, and they agreed to take our collection. Thanks Dottie!

.NEWSLETTER Pearl DiPasquale 703-476-5464 Newsletter deadline is August 16. Please send all articles to Pearl421@verizon.net. Thank you to all who contributed with pictures and the monthly profile. It is a huge success. We plan to continue with it next year, so if you are interested please let me know.

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The Women’s Club of Greater Reston does not endorse or sponsor any commercial enterprise or profit

making venture. The club does not endorse any religious, political, or business pursuits. Club members may not use the organization to advertise their own business.

Please remember to check our website: www.restonnewcomers.org

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PAST EVENTS UPDATE “All the news that fits, we print…..”

It was a "HAPPENING" performed by "MARGARET AND HER COMMITTEE" -- they soared to #1 their first time out. "OH, WHAT A NIGHT" there was dancing and eating and dancing and drinking and more dancing - music provided by "BRUCE AND HIS ECLECTIC SOUND". Dick Clark would have been

proud of all the dancers. (behind the scenes Margaret Nichols, Janet Findley, JoAnn Esposito, Claudia Cruz and Julianne O'Dwyer-- music Bruce Anderson)

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PROFILE OF THE MONTH Arlene Butler

This is kind of like writing my obituary…who am I and what might you find interesting about me. So hang on…here we go. I was born in Wilmington DE and grew up in Chester and Media PA. I was voted most talkative in high school. Off to Northeastern University in Boston for undergrad in Human Services while working in physical therapy departments in hospitals and at the Veterans Administration mental health programs during the cooperative education program. Attended Boston College for Masters in Social Work and did a field study in Cuba on comparative social policy analysis and edited a text book for a professor. Worked for many years with people who had long term mental illness and who were being deinstitutionalized into the community in Boston. Then I had a second career working with people with HIV/AIDS in treatment, education, and prevention programs during the early days of the pandemic in Baltimore. Was single, then married and divorced a college professor during these days. The last 19 years, I have happily lived with Mark, who works in the golf business. No children yet got two bonus children when I got together with Mark. His daughter is in graduate school for speech pathology and his son lives in Australia and is a barista. After attending a terrible funeral, I went to The New Seminary in NYC to become an ordained interfaith minister so I could be a rent-a-clergy for people who died with no faith community. I was a chaplain at a retirement community for seven years, preached every Sunday, and did over 200 funerals in Chicago. That was career #3. I also had my own business as a life consultant, psychotherapist, seminar leader, and organizational consultant for many years as my 4

th career, also in Chicago. I self-published a book of essays called “Recipes for

Prosperity – Food for Thought”. We moved to the Eastern Shore of VA for Mark’s job and I worked as a social worker for a hospice as my 5

th career. There I designed and coordinated an installation of 1000 origami cranes

as a fundraiser for the Red Cross Tsunami Relief and was active as an actress in community theater, all the while riding my pink scooter around town while in costume. In August 2011, we moved to Reston for another new job for Mark, and I have been on self-declared sabbatical. I joined the Club in November of 2011 and wrote a novel in 30 days called “Talking Turkey with Four Old Birds”. During my time off, I was the beverage cart girl at Reston National Golf Course when I wasn’t travelling. In December I just completed my self-designed, mostly solo, seven-week trip circumnavigating the globe and going to 13 countries where I stayed mostly in the homes of strangers (couch surfing) and gave away money to projects I visited. The high point was giving away 1000 origami cranes that I folded around the world and getting a photo of each person. I hope to be able to share this project through speaking engagements and a photo exhibition. I have a goal to go to 100 countries and now have 53 under my belt. For 2013, I am reopening my business as a life consultant working with people from womb to tomb, birth to earth, sperm to worm and erection to resurrection. I help people figure out how to have the life they want from the life they have with clarity, focus, ease, and grace. I am publishing my book called “Tap, Dab, Jiggle - A Woman’s Guide to Teaching Boys Men’s Room Etiquette” and am going to write a play called “Do As I Say” and several books called “There Are Three Holes”, “Aren’t You Glad I Didn’t Say Banana”, “Do Put It In Your Mouth” and “Get Off Your Rump Roast and Get Moo-ving”. A stand-up comedy routine is also on the deck for 2013! In

between all of that, I hope to make it to the coffees, the book remarks, and the general meetings, and get to befriend more of

the great women of the Club! I think 2013 is bound to be keen for Queen Arlene!

This is a picture of me with the Thai Origami Club in Bangkok, Thailand after folding origami cranes at a huge event at Thai PBS during my recently completed trip around the world during my sabbatical!