Gathering for Pop-up Fundraiser, Lunch, Program, Chapter Meeting

 

Wendy Ahrendt presents program about Frida Kahlo.

(Photo Taken by Belinda Alkula)

L-R: Sarah Raessler, Annette Oakley, Wendy Ahrendt, Mary Jean Cardinale, Joyce Kozeliski

President Annette Oakley begins the chapter meeting.

(Photo Taken by Belinda Alkula)

L-R: Sarah Raessler, Jan Smith, Kathie Burson, Annette Oakley, Wendy Ahrendt

Kathie Burson installs Jan Smith as guard for the next year.

(Photo Taken by Belinda Alkula)

L-R (in the foreground): Annie Gaddy and Linda Petroff are recognized as "Golden Girls" (50 Year Membership in P.E.O.). (Photo Taken by Belinda Alkula)

Tanya Lynn, Co-chair, Communications Committee, presents daisies to newest sister, Joni Beall, as Vicky Hughes watches on. (Photo Taken by Belinda Alkula)

L-R: Geneva Fisher, Linda Petroff

Geneva Fisher, Co-chair, Growth Committee, Presents STAR scholarship certificate to Rachel Cooper's Grandmother, Linda Petroff. Rachel is our chapter's first STAR scholarship recipient. (Photo Taken by Jan Smith)

Today, Linda Petroff graciously welcomed 19 sisters into her lovely home. Co-hostess Tanya Lynn provided a delicious assortment of drinks and savory/sweet nibbles, which were appreciated by all!

Pop-up fundraiser: Sisters donated gently used purses for a "purse swap." Folks happily donated money for the "new" purses they took home with them.

Wendy Ahrendt provided a marvelous program about Frida Kahlo, which 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.

Chapter gatherings are scheduled for the third Wednesday of each month. The next one will be June 19th at Maggie McDonnell's home. The program will be a report of the Convention of Colorado State Chapter by our delegates, Geneva Fisher and Joyce Kozeliski.

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. 

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Information about one of the songs they sang during this concert.

Lyrics to "Surrounding You" -- 

I wish you courage for the next step and the next. I wish you peace in the middle of the storm. I wish you unexpected joy, the strength to see you through, and a heart wide open to all the love surrounding you. It's surrounding you.

https://fullvoicebook.wordpress.com/2015/08/01/surrounding-you/

Link to the song: https://soundcloud.com/barbara-mcafee/surrounding-you

Written by Barbara McAfee who is a singer/songwriter/vocal coach who directs The Morning Star Singers. She describes herself as a cross-pollinator, traveling among the worlds of work, music, personal development, and community.

Chapter's First STAR Scholarship Recipient!

Rachel Cooper (Linda 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)