zz PARKER COUNTY WOMEN S AND NEWCOMERS CLUB February 2011 VOLUME 13 ISSUE 6 From the President Dottie Mills 2010 Theme: Stepping Out It was good to see so many familiar and new faces at the first meeting of the year. We are thrilled to have so many members and visitors joining us. We have a full agenda of activities coming up in the next few months. Please review the newsletter to see what is going on, and find opportunities for participation. Mark your calendars for the second week in March. We have a full week of activities planned for you. We encourage you to get involved and to stay involved with PCWNC. Love many things, for therein lies the true strength, and whosoever loves much performs much, and can accomplish much, and what is done in love is done well. ~ Vincent Van Gogh Have a great Valentine s Day! THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH PCWNC S February 11 General Meeting Place: Texas Hall, Alkek Fine Arts Center @ Weatherford College Social Time: 10:00 AM Meeting: 10:30 AM Cost: Lunch: $9.50 Drink only: $1.00 Program: The Granbury Cloggers In the interest of time, please give announcements by phone or email to Dottie Mills (817-901-9373) by the Wednesday before each meeting. She ll be happy to read them at the meeting. Those desiring to make a report, please let Dottie know before the meeting. Remember A reservation made is a reservation paid. There will be no meals available for those without reservations. Please give your caller a definite yes or no for a reservation. Reservations and cancellations must be finalized by Monday at noon. If you have not received a call for a reservation by Monday a.m., call Debbie Cockrell (817-599-7720) or Sue Coleman (817-613-1613) to make one. Please refrain from making comments or announcements about politics, politicians or voting at the general meetings. Please silence all cell phones at general meetings. Please take one plate only at our luncheons. Weatherford College charges $9.50 for each plate we use. Faith is taking the first STEP even when you don t see the whole staircase ~ Martin Luther King, Jr. Deadline for the March newsletter is Thursday, February 17, 2011. February Board Meeting Gayla Fletcher, 188 Crosshair Court, Azle 76020, will host the Board Meeting on Thursday, February 17, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.
Bible Sharing Mary Pearson 817-596-9354 holds this time of sharing in her home at 501 Pearson Ranch Rd., Weatherford, Monday, February 21, at 1 p.m. Jo Cheatham leads us through topical discussions that relate to our everyday lives using the Bible for reference. Breakfast Club We meet at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 1, at The Cracker Barrel south of Interstate 20. For info call Charl Roberson at 817-598-1537 or 817-613-6788. Bridge I Join us at Granny s Kitchen on Santa Fe for bridge on Tuesdays, February 8 and 22, at 10:00. We range from experts to novices, so everyone is welcome. You ll love the game and us! Must make reservations by February 7 & 21. Please call Susan Shaw 817-441-7232. Bridge II Come, join our bridge group, Thursday, February 24 at Granny s Kitchen, 1802 Santa Fe Drive at 10:00 a.m. We are not all experts and we have a GOOD time! If you need more information or directions, Call Carol Logan at 817-594-0125. Reservations would be appreciated. Bunco For a fun time come to the Senior Center on Tuesday, February 1, at 9:30. Located at 1233 Lake Holland Dr., Weatherford. Fee is $8, which includes lunch. There are always 5 lucky winners who take money home. Learning how to play Bunco takes about thirty seconds. For reservations, you can call Jean Edwards 817-596-3235. Canasta Meet us Monday, February 14, at Antonio s, 1900 Santa Fe Drive, Weatherford at 11:00 for a fun time playing Canasta. For reservations, call Jeannine Colley 817-441-7167. Chick Flicks Let s go to the movies at the City Lights Theatre on Friday, February 18. We usually eat lunch first, so for meeting time and restaurant, please call Jean Banks 817-441-1124. Discover Parker County Jamie reports she will be planning something for February. Call Jamie Bodiford at 817-269-4597. Game Daze If you like to play all kinds of games, this group is for you. On Friday, February 25, bring a lunch dish to Jo Cheatham s, 1212 Old Agnes Rd., Weatherford, 76088 (817-596-0984). It starts at 10:00 and is usually over by 2:00. If you need more info, call Marcy Brooks at 817-441-8061. Mah Jongg Join us each Wednesday in February at 10:30 at Antonio s, 1900 Santa Fe Dr. For information and reservations Call Dana Cook 817-598-5924. Sew n Sews Join us for sewing, conversation, fun and refreshments at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 2, at the home of Lyn Palermo, 3605 Cliff View Loop, Weatherford. (Reservations not needed but, for information, call Lyn Palermo 817-341-3095. White Dragon Ladies White Dragon Ladies meet on Tuesdays, February 1 and 8 at the Aledo Community Center from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Bring a drink and your own snack. Please give Sunshine Lockley a call if you are coming at 832-515-5916 or email sunlockley@gmail.com. PCWNC Book Club We will meet at PJ Webb s, 202 Davis St., Weatherford, 76086 on February 10 at 1:00 p.m. We are reading Tripwire by Lee Childs. Order from Amazon.com. Read and come ready for a lively discussion with Mary Evans leading the way. Call PJ at 817-341-6434 for reservations. Joyful Junkers On the Road Again Looking for Antiques, Vintage Treasures and Junque! Join us for a fun day in Granbury on Tuesday, February 22. To carpool, meet at Lowe s on Hwy. 51 at 9:30 a.m. We will have lunch while we are there looking forward to seeing you! For more info call Marilyn Starnes at 817-594-4996 or 817-851-8192 or e-mail Marilyn@Starnes.org. Community Resources Jo Cheatham 817-596-0984 compiles names and information on area professionals. Please call with your recommendations. Activities continued on Page 3 Women Walking PJ Webb continues to try to interest all of us in walking at Cherry Park at 8:30 a.m. every Monday and Wednesday. Call PJ for info 817-341-6434.
D Ann McCollum Raggadyann@hotmail.com CINNAMON: Adding cinnamon ½ to a heaping teaspoon to a sweet dish causes a slower rise in blood sugar. The spice enhances insulin sensitivity, allowing you to use more glucose in your blood, thus keeping blood sugar levels stable. Adding cinnamon to starchy/carbohydrate-heavy foods may also help stabilize blood sugar after you eat. Use: Sprinkle on cake, cereal, or latte. Work cinnamon into starchy meals, like rice or grain dishes, by grinding together cumin, coriander, and caraway and adding chopped nuts or dried fruit for a Mediterranean dish. HOT SAUCE: Eating just one meal that contains capsaicin the compound that gives hot sauce and chili pepper their heat not only reduces the level of hunger-causing ghrelin but also raises GLP-1, an appetite suppressing hormone. Scientists have found that people who drink capsaicin-spiced tomato juice before each meal over two days ingested 16% fewer calories than those who drank it plain. Use: Splash on tacos, brown rice, or low-fat tomato or lentil soup. Hot sauce also pairs well with citrus. Top a half of grapefruit with a few shakes, plus a teaspoon of brown sugar. Prevention Magazine, May 2010 Sunshine & Shadows REMEMBER: Faye Ure Sheryl Glusing Ann Droste Betty Abt Barbara Farley, granddaughter Jessie Donna Caudle Patsy Hooks Mary T Ellen Vaughn, recovering Sue Coleman recuperating Ann Ferrell s husband in rehab Pat Farrington s husband-surgery Mary Lou Bavousett s husband-in rehab Laveta Linehan surgery Joan Shaw s sister, Jackie seriously ill Send a little prayer up for God s blessings for our friends. Send your Sunshine/Shadow info to: Alicia Pittman (817-441-7422H) or 817-429-7338C) Day Trippers On February 20, it s a Sunday afternoon matinee at Theater off the Square presenting Til Beth Do We Part starting at 2:00 p.m. Call 817-341-8687 for $9.00 reservations and tell them you are part of the PCWNC block. We will meet at the Whistle Hill Café first for lunch at 12:30 p.m.. March 19 at 7:00 p.m., we will go to the Texas Opry for One Night with Elvis. This show sells out everywhere so get your tickets ordered at facebook.com/pages/the TexasOpry-Theater.com or call 817-341-1000. Call Kathryn Linde at 703-727-5227 for more information. February Birthdays 07 Kitty Harrington 20 Susan Shaw 07 GiGi Langerhans 20 Rhoda Wollaston 10 Carol Johnson 20 Margot Manor 15 Christina Guelda 24 Clare Lucera 18 Billie Forbes 26 Nora Loughrey 19 Diana Gary 26 Lisbeth Kling 20 Mozelle Little 27 Connie Watson PCWNC Young-at-Heart Plan to join us for Parker County Women's and Newcomers' Club "Young-at-Heart" Happy Hour on Wednesday, February 9, 5-7pm at the Wild Mushroom, 1917 Martin Drive, Weatherford, TX 76086. This event promises to be a great casual time to socialize with other Parker County women, roughly age 50 or younger, so come as you are and plan to have a glass of wine or tea with us. We will be meeting in the front bar area. No invitation is necessary, so feel free to bring friends or extend this invite to others. For more information or to be added to our email list, contact: Shelby Presnell at shelbypresnell@yahoo.com or alternate Brandi Buckner at drbrandi@sbcglobal.net or visit our website at pcwnc.org. Your Board Hard at Work
PARKER COUNTY WOMEN S AND NEWCOMERS CLUB BULK RATE U. S. POSTAGE PAID WEATHERFORD, TX PERMIT 81 Return Service Requested February 2011 VOLUME 13 Issue 6 Carla Kerr, Editor 406 Charlie Way Weatherford, TX 76087 817 594 2552 cckerr@att.net pcwnc.org PCWNC P O Box 362 Weatherford, TX 76086 Bon Appétit, Y all Roasted Butternut Squash, Spinach and Bacon Salad 4 appetizer sized portions or 2 dinner sized portions 4 cups butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes 1 Tbsp. olive oil Sea salt Freshly cracked black pepper 2 slices bacon crumbled 5 ounces baby spinach Apple cider vinaigrette, recipe follows 2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled l. Preheat oven to broil. Roast butternut squash on a foil-lined cookie sheet (for easy cleanup). Lay out squash and drizzle with olive oil. Toss with your hands making sure all pieces are evenly coated. Sprinkle a bit of sea salt and pepper over all. Place in oven for 15 minutes, checking and turning pan if necessary. Remove when edges start to brown. 2. Assemble salad. Put spinach in large bowl, add warm squash pieces (see note) and bacon. Drizzle some of the vinaigrette on top and toss. (You may not need all of the vinaigrette.) Add goat cheese and serve. Note: Squash pieces can also be room temperature or cool. Feta or blue cheese may be used instead of goat cheese Apple Cider Vinaigrette: 1 shallot minced, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 1 Tbsp grainy mustard, 1/2 cup grape seed oil, sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper. In small bowl or jam jar, add minced shallot, apple cider vinegar and grainy mustard. Mix together and let rest for 10-15 minutes. Add grape seed oil and a pinch of sea salt and pepper. Taste for additional seasonings. Sue Stephens
Board Meeting January 20, 2011 A Step Back in Time Hostess Debbie Cockrell, Becky Tripp and Sue Coleman enjoying delicious refreshments at January Board Meeting Can you name these members and/or the event? That s Mildred Beard on the left, but who are the mystery people? Jackie Dixon and Debbie at January Board Meeting A very pretty lady who appears to be presiding over a well laid table. Name? A Mah Jongg group? I recognize Mary Ellen Vaughn.
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