Celebrating Annie Gaddy's Choral Performance

 

Annie Gaddy -- Outside Boulder First Congregational Church

(Photo Taken by Jan Smith)

(Photo Taken by Belinda Alkula)

Annie Gaddy is a member of the Resonance Women's Chorus. Their spring concert, Map in the Dark, was held this afternoon. Seven of our chapter's sisters were delighted to attend this marvelous musical experience: Belinda Alkula, Kathie Burson, Geneva Fisher, Jill Hyde, Joyce Kozeliski, Tanya Lynn, and Jan Smith. 

Chapter's First STAR Scholarship Recipient!

Rachel Cooper (Lynn Petroff's Granddaughter)

From Jill Hyde's Facebook Post to the P.E.O. Positivity! Facebook Page:

Chapter JI/Lafayette Colorado is pleased to introduce you to our first Just Incredible STAR Scholarship recipient, Rachel Cooper. She's the granddaughter of one of our charter members. She has a passion for learning and constantly seeks opportunities to grow, and in her words, "embrace the world" and "be more." We are so proud of Rachel and anticipate celebrating her accomplishments in the years to come!

Congratulations, Annie and Doug Gaddy!

Picture of Co-owners Annie and Doug Gaddy at Absolute Vinyl in Longmont. 

Courtesy: Doug Gaddy

Their store "Absolute Vinyl" is listed twice in the “2024 Best of Boulder:” Stereo/Electronics (Bronze) and Vinyl/CD Store (Silver). 

Congratulations! Your sisters are celebrating with you! 💗 

Updated 2024 Book Club Schedule -- 04 24 2024

May 1: Hostess Annette Oakley – Book – The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. Discussion will be led by Tanya Lynn. 

Jun 5: Hostess Maggie McDonnell – Book – The Women by Kristin Hannah.

Jul 3: Hostess Annie Gaddy – Book – West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge

Aug 7: Hostess Mary Kay Durbin – Book – Good Night Irene by Luis Alberto Urrea. 

Sep 4: Hostess Vicky Hughes – Book – 

Oct 2: Hostess Joyce Kozeliski – Book – Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano.

Nov 6: Hostess Deborah Raessler – Book – 

Dec – No Gathering.

Note: The hostess is responsible for sending out a reminder of the meeting, and everyone should reply to her so she has an accurate count.

Questions or comments about our Just Incredible book club may be directed to Vicky Hughes, our book club orchestrator extraordinaire! 

Annie Gaddy's Invitation to Spring Concert in May

 

Resonance concerts are always attempts to pay attention, to meet the moment. In this moment, we choose beauty, with messages of warmth, connection, and empowered voice. Choral singing offers a kind of existential reassurance that we cherish.

Annie Gaddy is a member of the Resonance Women's Chorus. Their spring concert, Map in the Dark, is offered on three different dates in May. They will perform one-hour, no-intermission concerts at United Church of Christ in Longmont and at the First Congregational Church in Boulder.

Saturday, May 4, at 4:00 pm
Longmont: UCC Longmont, 1500 9th Ave.

Sunday, May 5, at 4:00 pm
Boulder: First Congregational Church, 1128 Pine St.

Saturday, May 11 at 7:00 pm
Longmont, UCC Longmont, 1500 9th Ave.

$25 at door -- $20 in advance

Information and tickets are at resonancechorus.org.

Gathering for Lunch, Program, Chapter Meeting

Kathe Gibb presents program: "Book Talk"

Annette Oakley conducts chapter meeting

Kathy Burson presents Growth Committee report

Today's program was a marvelous presentation by Kathe Gibb, Jill Hyde's neighbor. Kathe retired from the Westminster Library System. She volunteers her time to book groups and organizations that requests speakers. Her "Book Talk" included information about where to find great books, and she shared her personal favorites/ recommendations. The program was well received!

Annette Oakley conducted the chapter meeting which included wonderful reports and Just Incredible news to celebrate! Stay tuned for the draft minutes to be emailed to sisters.

We appreciate the gracious hospitality extended to us by Cindy Schreiber Huxley and the yummy treats provided by Vicky Hughes!

We appreciate Deborah Raessler playing the piano while we sang "The Opening Ode" together. 

Singing "The Opening Ode"

Pianist is Deborah Raessler

(Video Recorded by Cindy Schreiber Huxley)

Updated 2024 Book Club Schedule -- 04 03 2024

May 1: Hostess Annette Oakley – Book – The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. Discussion will be led by Tanya Lynn. 

Jun 5: Hostess Maggie McDonnell – Book – 

Jul 3: Hostess Annie Gaddy – Book – 

Aug 7: Hostess Mary Kay Durbin – Book – Good Night Irene by Luis Alberto Urrea. 

Sep 4: Hostess Vicky Hughes – Book – 

Oct 2: Hostess Joyce Kozeliski – Book – Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano.

Nov 6: Hostess Deborah Raessler – Book – 

Dec – No Gathering.

Note: The hostess is responsible for sending out a reminder of the meeting, and everyone should reply to her so she has an accurate count.

Questions or comments about our Just Incredible book club may be directed to Vicky Hughes, our book club orchestrator extraordinaire! 

New Slate of Chapter Officers for the Coming Year

L-R: Geneva Fisher, Wendy Ahrendt, Tanya Lynn, Annette Oakley, Jill Hyde, Joyce Kozeliski

(Photo Taken by Maggie McDonnell)

During today's P.E.O. Chapter JI meeting, we celebrated the installation of our new slate of officers for the coming year! 

President: Annette Oakley

Vice President: Geneva Fisher

Recording Secretary: Wendy Ahrendt, 

Corresponding Secretary: Tanya Lynn

Treasurer: Joyce Kozeliski

Chaplain: Jill Hyde

(Guard: Jan Smith -- Will be installed at the May chapter meeting.)

They really are Just Incredible!!! 💗

Tanya Lynn's Infant Grandson Cyrus with His Big Sister

 

Baby Cyrus James Howell -- Held by His Big Sister

Updated 2024 Book Schedule -- 03 04 2024

Mar 6: Hostess Cindy Weber – Book – The Bird Hotel by Joyce Maynard.

Apr 3: Hostess Linda Petroff – Book – Two Nights in Lisbon by Chris Pavone.

May 1: Hostess Tanya Lynn – Book – The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride.

Jun 5: Hostess Maggie McDonnell – Book – Class: A Memoir of Motherhood, Hunger, and Higher Education by Stephanie Ladd.

Jul 3: Hostess Annie Gaddy – Book – 

Aug 7: Hostess Mary Kay Durbin – Book – 

Sep 4: Hostess Vicky Hughes – Book – The Women by Kristin Hannah

Oct 2: Hostess Joyce Kozeliski – Book – Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano.

Nov 6: Hostess Deborah Raessler – Book – 

Dec – No Gathering.

Note: The hostess is responsible for sending out a reminder of the meeting, and everyone should reply to her so she has an accurate count.

Questions or comments about our Just Incredible book club may be directed to Vicky Hughes, our book club orchestrator extraordinaire! 

Vacation College Early Bird Registration!

 

Vacation College is a wonderful opportunity to combine a Cottey experience with personal enrichment and have some fun along the way. Participants experience Cottey from the inside out as they stay in one of the residence halls, eat in Raney Dining Room, and attend classes taught by Cottey College faculty and staff – all without the pressure of mid-term exams or finals! Nightly entertainment, recreational activities, and extraordinary chances for fellowship are all a part of this exciting week. It is bound to be an experience you will never forget! P.E.O.s, BILs, alumnae, and friends of the College who are over the age of 21 are invited to attend.

Class descriptions are at this link.

Registration is OPEN! Register at this link.

Early bird registration is $710. 
After March 1, 2024, regular registration is $810.

Tanya Lynn's New Grandchild Has Arrived!

 
Jim and Tanya holding the baby 

Introducing Cyrus James Howell

Wonderful Family Photo!

Big Sister Holding the Baby

From Tanya Lynn: "Our 3rd grandchild is here. An absolutely beautiful baby boy, Cyrus James Howell! 6 lbs 4 oz. We are full of joy and gratitude!"

Gathering for Lunch, Program, and Chapter Meeting

 

Annie Gaddy Leading Today's Program

(Photo taken by Annette Oakley)

L-R: Cindy Weber, Geneva Fisher, Joyce Kozeliski, Sarah Raessler, Jan Smith, Mary Kay Durbin

(Photo taken by Annette Oakley)

Annie Gaddy (back to camera) Shares Instructions

Background (L-R): Deborah Raessler, Cindy Weber, Geneva Fisher, Joyce Kozeliski, Sarah Raessler, Jan Smith

(Photo taken by Annette Oakley)

L-R: Vicky Hughes, Cindy Schreiber Huxley, Roberta Meyer, Joni Beall (Honored Guest), Maggie McDonnell, Linda Petroff

(Photo taken by Annette Oakley)

Cindy Weber hosted today's gathering. We were honored to have Joni Beall as our guest!

Annie Gaddy led the program featuring several activities. One of them was to line up according to birth month and then date -- without verbal communication! What a hoot!