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NEWS UPDATES: 
NOTE: Since May 2018, NEWS UPDATES has abbreviated notes from the newsletters.
Please check the full newsletters for more detailed information!
Do you have a question about newsletters?
Please contact Teri Wilson, Newsletter Editor. 
NOV.
2019
  • Libby Nicholson, founding director of CARE House, will be the speaker at the November luncheon.
  • President Sue White’s message included thanks for the October luncheon; parking update – including the availability of parking tokens at the reception table; reminders of Daylight Saving Time, Election Day, and Veterans Day; and Thanksgiving Blessings.
  • We welcomed a visitor at the October luncheon.
  • Malou Hurst reviewed the book “Woman of Troublesome Creek” by Kim Michele Richardson.
  • Study Groups were listed with their upcoming events.
  • Directory changes were listed.
  • November Outreach involves bring medium-sized new stuffed animals with tags still attached. Children at CARE House are invited to select a stuffed animal as a token of comfort.
  • Donna Zobrist wrote about her visit to Anneliese DiGiacomo about two weeks preceding her death on August 31, 2019.
  • The November reservation form was included.
  • The two new members and their brief bios were featured.
  • The Prayer of an Aging Woman was printed on the last page.
OCT.
​2019
  • President Sue White welcomed the coming of August. She highlighted the October Luncheon with Dayton Literacy Peace Prize, and thanked Book Club for the planning of the program and menu. She thanked Judy Holt for planning a great year! Increased handicapped parking was addressed, as was the food management. NOTE: Reserved name cards are only permitted at the speaker's table. 
  • Malou Hurst reviewed, "The Apple Orchard" by Susan Wiggs. 
  • Study Groups were listed; as were the Sympathy Card recipients.
  • October's Outreach includes Acts of Kindness cards, which can be given to random people to acknowledge their kindness (when someone opened a door for you, or let you go first in the grocery line, or gave you a compliment, etc.). Watch the smile appear as you give him/her a card!
  • Jean Short reminded us to pay our dues or be deleted from the CWC database.
  • Scholarship Committee Report was provided.
  • Reservation form for the October luncheon was included; deadline is September 30.
  • The two new members (June 2019) were listed.​
SEPT.
2019
Please watch your email / mailbox for the September newsletter which should be mailed in August! It will have your dues statement, information-release form, and a one-page special Sept. newsletter edition.  (Yearbooks will be available at the October luncheon.)
JUNE
2019
  • The June newsletter had all the info. regarding the June luncheon Annual Meeting on Monday, June 3 at The Dayton Masonic Center, 525 W. Riverview Ave., Dayton, OH. “Welcome to the Garden” Chairpersons – Diana Kaylor & Karen Weglage. Social ~ 11:15 - 11:45;  Luncheon ~ 12:00. Cost $25.00. MENU: Cobb Salad with Chicken or Salmon or both. Rolls and Drinks & Dessert. Iced Tea, Coffee, Water. Musical Entertainment—The Trillseekers. Luncheon in the main ballroom on lower level. Elevator available. Parking available in rear of Masonic Center off Belmonte Park across from Dayton Art Institute. Entrance to the building is off the parking lot. Please do not park in the Art Institute or the Greek Orthodox Church.
  • President's Message
  • CWC JOINT BOARD MEETING of the 2018—2019 & 2019—2020 BOARDS on MONDAY, JUNE 10 at THE DAYTON WOMAN’S CLUB at 10:30 A.M.  LUNCH TO BE ORDERED FROM THE MENU AND PAID INDIVIDUALLY. PLEASE RESPOND BY E-MAIL OR PHONE TO SUE WHITE BY MAY 31st
  • Study Groups: refer to yearbook for information; Gourmet north meets on June 21 at Lindy's German Village, Columbus, OH.
  • We welcomed 8 guests at the May Luncheon and two new members. 
  • Check yearbook for accuracy on your data; send changes by June 30 to Sue White.
  • Dues statement, info release form, and one-page special September newsletter will be mailed in August.  You'll receive the 2019-2020 yearbook at the October meeting.
  • Parking was discussed; watch for more information in the October newsletter.​​
MAY
2019
  • The May newsletter had the May luncheon information:  MONDAY, MAY 6 LUNCHEON MEETING at The Dayton Woman’s Club, Lunch ~ 11:30 a.m. ~ $20.00. Aging with the Brain in Mind. Speaker: Ann Anzalone​
  • The President's Message about the Dayton National Cemetery. 
  •  Book review by Malou Hurst: "Born A Crime" by Trevor Noah.
  • Study Groups information was posted.
  • We welcomed five guests at the April luncheon.
  • Reservation forms were included for both the May Luncheon and the June Luncheon.
APRIL
2019
  • The April Newsletter contained April Luncheon Information and reservation form: MONDAY, APRIL 1 LUNCHEON MEETING. The Dayton Woman’s Club, Lunch ~ 11:30 a.m. ~ $20.00. Nature & Perennial Garden Combinations. Speaker: Betty Hovel
  • President's message related information about Easter and peace, joy, and cheer.
  • "Wishtree" by Katherine  Applegate was reviewed by Malou Hurst.
  • Study Group information was posted.
  • April Outreach info was given. "Bee a Honey" and plant bee-friendly flowers. 
  • We welcomed seven visitors at the March luncheon. 
MARCH
2019
  • March Luncheon information and reservation form were provided. MONDAY, MARCH 4 LUNCHEON MEETING, The Dayton Woman’s Club, Lunch ~ 11:30 a.m. ~ $20.00, Honey Bees—Importance—Their Life, Speaker: Mike Pittman, Beekeeper
  • President's Message: We have a great organization; consider volunteering for next year. 
  • We welcomed five guests and one new member at the February meeting.
  • Study Group information was posted.
  • March Outreach: Please bring clean white socks and underwear for men, women, and children. These will be donated to the  St. Vincent Apple Street Homeless shelter on March 12.​
​FEB.
​2019
  • The February newsletter included information about and a reservation form for the MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4 LUNCHEON MEETING at The Dayton Woman’s Club. Lunch ~ 11:30 a.m. ~ $20.00. The topic is Woodland Cemetery: History, Mystery, Mayhem and Murder; the speaker is Angie Hoschouer.  
  • The President's Message was about valentines and love and friendship.
  • Malou Hurst reviewed the book "Rose in a Storm" by John Katz.
  • Study Group Topics were published.
  • February Outreach is about sending valentines to members no able to attend our meetings. There was a report that in December, over 100 toiletries were donated to the YWCA Battered Women's Shelter.
  • Six guests were welcomed at the December luncheon.
DEC.
​2018
The December Newsletter described our December program -- the Rhythm Ramblers, and the President's Message.  There was a book review by Malou Hurst on local writer Joanne Huist Smith's book, "The 13th Gift - The True Story of a Christmas Miracle."
Updates on the Study Groups:  Please refer to your Yearbook for date, time and place, and additional information about each study group. If you would like to attend as a guest or join the group, please call the leader.  There is no December meeting for Book Group or CWIC. Arts and Crafts Group ~ Dec. 4 ~ 10:00; program on blankets at The Dayton Woman's Club. Interior Design Group meets Dec. 11 at 11:00 a.m. at El Meson Restaurant. Gourmet Group North meets Dec. 13 at 12:15 pm at Sue Buckles' home. Gourmet Group South meets December 1 at 12:30 pm at The Golden Lamb - Christmas Get Together, 27 S. Broadway, Lebanon.
Thinking of You and Sympathy cards were mailed out. November luncheon guests were listed. The December Outreach Activity features the YWCA  Dayton Domestic Violence Shelter; please bring hand lotion, body wash, shampoo, perfumes/colognes, and other person care products to the  December meeting. Unused regifted items are acceptable. The weather policy was restated. the  December Luncheon reservation form was included.
​NOV.
​2018
The November Newsletter told of the Honor flight Network as the topic for the November luncheon.  President Terrie Koss has a Thanksgiving message for us. Scholarship Committee announced the awarding of two recipients.  First Vice-President reminded us of housekeeping items, such as arrival time of 11:00, lunch, and then program at 12:30, with business meeting and tea following. Courtesy of quiet is appreciated when someone is speaking so that all can hear.  A Book review of "The English Wife" by Lauren Willig was included, thanks to Malou Hurst. Study Groups listed their upcoming events: Book Group (Oct. 22 at 1 and NO meeting i n Nov.); Arts and Crafts (Oct. 23 at 10); Interior Design (Nov. 13 at 11 at WHIO and Jimmie's Ladder); Gourmet Group North (Nov. 15 at 12:15); Gourmet Group South (Nov. 1 at 12;30); CWIC (Nov. 16 at 10). November Outreach is about giving thanks to veterans; please bring in signed greeting cards of thankfulness which will be taken to the Dayton VA Center. New member (June), Kathy Hodges, was welcomed. We were reminded to VOTE on November 6.
OCT.
​2018
The October newsletter had information on the October luncheon, along with a reminder to pick up the yearbook at the luncheon. President Terrie Koss posted a Fall poem. The Outreach for October is a request for children's books for the Mont. Co. Children's Advocacy Center. Reminders with detail for the Study Groups included the Book Club (Oct. 22 at 1 pm at Shroyer Baptist Church), the Arts and Crafts Group (Oct. 23 at 10 am at Dayton Woman's Club); Interior Design (Oct. 9 at 11:30 am at Boston Stoker/Vandalia); Gourmet North (Oct. 11 at 12:15); Gourmet South (Oct. 4 at 12:30); CWIC (Oct. 26 at 10 at Dayton Woman's Club). Reminders to pay dues and fill out the waiver form were included, as well as the newsletter deadline of October 2.
​SEPT.
2018
A special September newsletter had these items: Dues form for 2018 - 2019; please pay $40 dues (and optional Scholarship donation) by September 15; mail it to Martha Bell.  (If you cannot print out the form, then just mail in the check and you may fill out the form at the October luncheon.) Click HERE for the fillable membership dues form. 
October Newsletter will arrive about September 16. 
Information Release forms will be available at the sign-in desk for those who have not yet signed one.
Yearbooks will be distributed at the October Luncheon. Yearbooks will be mailed to those not in attendance at that meeting.
September Study Groups: 
  • Book Club meets Monday, Sept. 24 at 1:00 pm at Shroyer Rd. Baptist Church; reviewer is Carolyn Nikolai.
  • Arts and Crafts Group meets Tues., Sept. 25 at 10 am at Dayton Woman's Club with lunch there afterwards. Program:  Wine Goblet Painting
  • CWIC meets Friday, Sept. 21 at 10 am at Dayton Woman's Club.
  • Get-well cards to Marianne Shoemaker and Joan Swanson
  • Thinking of you: Sandy and Paul Mefford
  • Birthday: Mikki Hearsom and Dorothy Rankin
  • Sympathy:  Sally Sexton, Marian Beck, Kathy Schloz, and Micki Curtner for deaths in each family.​
June
2018
Please be sure to make your reservation for the JUNE LUNCHEON - on TIME. ​
May
2018
  • Information and reservation form for the May luncheon were included. Monday, May 7th Luncheon Meeting at The Dayton Woman’s Club, Lunch ~ 11:30 a.m. ~ $20. Program: The Food Bank, Inc. with speaker, Michelle Riley, CEO. 
  • Also included were details and reservation form for the June Luncheon at the Engineer's Club, 110 E. Monument Abe at 11:15 (social time) and 12:00 luncheon. 
  • President's Message is about spring, Mother's Day, Memorial Day, and blessings. 
  • Malou Hurst reviewed the book, "The Broken Girls" by Simone St. James.
  • Outreach:  Please bring canned goods and/or seed packets. 
  • Constitutional amendments were included.
​April
​2018
NOTE:  Reservations for the April 10 Interior Design Meeting at the Dayton Library:  Call Sandy Mefford prior to Sunday evening (April 8) to select your lunch items!  Bring your own drink. Parking in the underground library garage is free; enter from St. Clair Street.​
March
​2018:
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  • The amended Constitution will be sent out separately using the newsletter email data base. The Constitution will NOT be part of this newsletter and will be sent before the April 2nd general meeting. If you do not receive your newsletter via email, you may contact Jean Short, 439-1353. She will send a hard copy of the amended Constitution to you via USPS. It will be presented at the April meeting and voted on at the May meeting.
  • Are you wondering about all the medications? Be sure to be at the April meeting! Pharmacist Ron Seigla will lead us through some of the most confusing parts of medications and how your pharmacist is a key player!  
February
​2018:
  • DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME BEGINS SUNDAY, MARCH 11TH. REMEMBER TO TURN YOUR CLOCKS FORWARD ONE HOUR!
  • March! The month we can celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and the first day of Spring! Find one or two names of members in your CWC yearbook who were inducted into our club two (2) years before your induction. Make a phone call to them and say “Happy St. Patrick’s Day” or “Happy Spring”! You will possibly will make a new friend(s) to meet face to face at the April luncheon. 
  • Our Outreach this month is to let our members that have not been able to attend our CWC meetings receive a special message. This message will be prepared and we will be asking members to select a message and envelope, write a few lines and send it through the mail. All the member will need to do is add your stamp of friendship.
  • Thanks to the members who contributed past CWC yearbooks. I now have two sets beginning with 1980 up to the current year to place in the Dayton Public Library Archives downtown as well as the Wright State University Archives.  ~Judy Holt, Historian 
December 2017:
  • ​​​​​Meet the Scholarship winners in the December newsletter! Congratulations to these young winners!
  • ​Daybreak needs can be addressed by bringing items to the December meeting. Check the newsletter for suggestions. 
  • Malou Hurst reviewed the book, "Skeletons" by Kate Wilhelm. Find her review in the newsletter. ​
November 2017:
  • Parking tokens for the First Baptist Church on the corner adjacent to the new condos are available for purchase for $3.00 from the Dayton's Women's Club. See Heather.
  • At the November meeting, Outreach will be collecting money to order magazines for Daybreak and The Ronald McDonald House. Volunteer hours will be collected in November and December. Members will be asked to bring gifts for Daybreak in December; suggestions will be given for age-appropriate donations.
  • Meet the four scholarship recipients at the November luncheon! ​​​
October 2017:  
First CWC Luncheon of the 2017 - 2018 program year!
  • You will receive your 2017 - 2018 yearbook at the October meeting. If you cannot attend that meeting, the yearbook will be mailed to you. ​​
​August
2017:
  • Watch for your special CWC newsletter in August!
  • Quickly return your renewal form and your release form that will come to you via email or snail mail in that special August mailing.
  • Put the 2017 - 2018 luncheon and study dates on your calendar NOW to save the dates! (Find the updated Luncheon dates and the Study Group dates under the What We Do tab.)
  • NOTE:  Some of the Study Groups meet in September -- prior to our first October General meeting!​