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!