Book Club 2026

 

Hi Bookies- lots of news today.  First-- we are changing book club to the 2nd Wednesday of the month, starting in DECEMBER 2025. 

Second-We will have our first Christmas gathering on December 10 at 10am at Maggie's house. Bring a wrapped book to exchange, an appetizer to share, and any recommendations you have for good books to read.

Third- reading list as far as we know for 1st half of 2026. Some books will be added.

 

January 14. Tanya is hostess. Book is--    The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston.

 

February 11. Maggie is hostess.  Book is--   Remarkable Creatures by Tracy Chevalier.

 

March 11. Mary Kay is hostess.  Book is--  Mrs. Wilson's  Affair by Allyson Reedy.

 

April 8. Linda is hostess. Book to be determined.

 

May 13. Annette is hostess. Book is-- The Correspondent by Virginia Evans.

 

June 10. Annie is hostess.  Book to be determined.

 

July 8. Vicky is hostess.  Book to be determined.

 

That is it for now. As always, let me know once you have chosen your book. Please let me know about any questions or corrections.      Vicky

Double the Impact at Sister Carmen

 

Many of you will remember the impactful tour we took of the Sister Carmen facility earlier this year. We remain hopeful that the relationships we have established with their administrative team will lead to us finding candidates for our P.E.O. philanthropies.

Thanks to Geneva for sharing this information to those who might want to support their current effort:

Resonance Women's Chorus Fall Concert

 

Our Just Incredible Annie Gaddy will be performing with the Resonance Women's Chorus on Saturday, Nov 15th at 1 pm and 4 pm at the UCC church, 9th & Francis in Longmont.

Tickets are $20 each

Concert is 75 minutes in long

Buy tickets online at resonancechorus.org

Direct any questions to Annie

Celebrating Nine Just Incredible to the Day!

 

Happy Anniversary, Chapter JI!

Organized September 17, 2016

Cake provided by Growth Committee (Thank you, Vicky Hughes!)

photo taken by Jill Hyde

Wealthier by "Just Asking"

Maggie McDonnell arranged for Alana Macy of Bloom Wealth Advisors in Boulder to provide the program for our meeting on August 20th. Alana's program, entitled "Women and Wealth," was informative and well-received. It also had a surprise ending. While meeting to discuss the program, Maggie "Just Asked" Alana and if Bloom ever made philanthropic donations. After consulting with her mother and business partner, Amy Noel, Alana presented a $500 check to Maggie for JI's Daisy Fundraiser!

Alana Macy speaking passionately about Women and Wealth

(photo taken by Annette Oakley)

After the meeting, Alana sent the following note to our chapter: 

PEO Chapter JI,

 

Thank you so much for allowing me to be a guest speaker at your recent chapter meeting. You are a strong group of women and your mission through PEO is inspiring! I hope you learned some ideas and strategies that could enhance your financial life. Here is the link to watch my Identity Theft webinar: https://www.bloomwealthadvisors.com/insights/blog/identity-theft-webinar/.

 

As a reminder, I’d love to offer all of you a complimentary consultation to learn how we can help support you at Bloom Wealth Advisors. As a women owned firm, we love helping other women and their families plan for the future. Below is my contact information for you to reach out to me:

 

Alana Macy

alana@bloomwealthadvisors.com

Phone: 303-415-9122

My website is: https://www.bloomwealthadvisors.com/

 

And if you know of another group of people who would benefit from one of my financial workshops, please introduce me. I’ve done workshops at companies, bible studies, book clubs, community centers and so much more! Below are a few of the topics that may interest your group:

1. Taxes in Retirement
2. Living In Retirement
3. RMDs made simple
4. Identity Theft
5. Women & Wealth

 

I look forward to reconnecting soon.

Quarterly Connection Summer 2025

The Communcations Committee organized a fun gathering at Lehigh Pool where several sisters enjoyed a nice swim and picnic lunch. 

(front to back and left to right): Kathie Burson, Tanya Lynn, Jill Hyde, Maggie McDonnell, Annette Oakley, Jan Smith. (Not pictured: Lorraine Brooks and her sister Denise.) 

Congratulations to Judy Lawrence!

 

Judy and her brand new great grandson, Maddox Messinger, 

meeting each other for the first time.

Maddox is receiving blue light treatment for high bilirubin levels (that explains the blue glow in the photo) but otherwise he is  doing great.