The Gift of Daisies to Brighten Our World!

 

Message from Annie Gaddy:

"I grew the daisies in this photo from the daisies the chapter shared this past summer. I don't recall the reason -- perhaps they were on the tables at our chapter's family picnic. They have been a lovely reminder of my dear sisters all summer long. LIPEO, Annie"

Fundraiser at Longmont's Parry's Pizza Today (Update: Raised $469.05! )

 

L-R: Maggie McDonnell, Deborah Raessler

(Photo taken by Belinda Alkula)

L-R: Belinda Alkula, Annie Gaddy

(Photo taken by Kathie Burson)

Jan Smith

(Photo taken by Joyce Kozeliski)

Schedule for sisters working at fundraiser's information table

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.        Jan Smith & Joyce Kozeliski

12 p.m. - 2 p.m.        Linda Petroff

1 p.m.   - 3 p.m.        Kathie & George Burson

3 p.m.   - 5 p.m.        Belinda Alkula & Annie Gaddy

5 p.m.   - 7 p.m.        Maggie McDonnell & Deborah Raessler

7 p.m.   - 9 p.m.        Annette & Jim Oakley

Message from Joyce Kozeliski, Co-chair of Operations Committee:

There will be a table set up near the door for us. Greet customers as they enter, and tell them about our fundraiser. Let let them know if they tell their server they support P.E.O., Chapter JI,  20% of their bill will be donated back to P.E.O. You will have information about our projects at your table, and you can give them a copy. You will also have a tri-fold information flyer on the table.

Save the date: Post-election Concert, November 16, 2024!

 

Annie Gaddy before a concert performance on May 5, 2024

Annie Gaddy is a member of the Resonance Women's Chorus. Their post-election concert is scheduled for Saturday, November 16 at 5:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 1421 Spruce Street in Boulder. Details to come.

Gathering for Lunch, Program, Chapter Meeting Today

 

Happy Birthday to P.E.O. Chapter JI 💗

(Photo taken by Annette Oakley)

L-R: Vicky Hughes, Linda Petroff, Maggie McDonnell, Dorothy Yoder (Honored Guest), Roberta Meyer, Mary Jean Cardinale (Photo taken by Belinda Alkula)

L-R: Geneva Fisher, Jill Hyde, Annette Oakley, Joyce Kozileski

(Photo taken by Belinda Alkula)

Kathie Burson presented the program and taught everyone a sampling of French words and helped us tell a story in French! 

Chaplain Jill Hyde shared this lovely reflection by Donna Ashworth

L-R: Jill Hyde and Mary Kay Durbin acknowledge sisters' membership anniversaries.

(Photo taken by Belinda Alkula)

L-R: Annette Oakley, Mary Jean Cardinale

Mary Jean renewed her membership vows on the occasion of her 45th anniversary as a P.E.O. 💗

(Photo taken by Belinda Alkula)

L-R: Annette Oakley, Joyce Kozeliski, Mary Kay Durbin (Presenter, Growth Committee), Sarah Raessler (Photo taken by Belinda Alkula)

On a beautiful autumn day, sisters met at Kathie Burson's lovely home to enjoy lunch together, hear Kathie Burson's program which included her teaching us key French words which equipped us to tell a story in French, and have our monthly chapter meeting.

Our honored guest was Dorothy Yoder from Chapter IH in Monument, Colorado. She recently moved to our area.

As always, our sisters delighted in time spent with one another! And we really enjoyed the delicious refreshments provided by co-hostess Linda Petroff. Every time we gather, it is Just Incredible!!!

Book Club Gathering Today

 

L-R (Clockwise from host Deborah Raessler who is closest to the kitchen): Mary Kay Durbin, Linda Petroff, Maggie McDonnell, Annette Oakley, Sarah Raessler -- Photo taken by Belinda Alkula

Wonderful poem Deborah Raessler shared

 

Today, we gathered in the lovely home of Deborah and Sarah Raessler. We were treated to scrumptious nibbles and coffee, tea, and cider. We discussed this book: “Soil: The Story of a Black Mother’s Garden” by Camille Dungy. Deborah led the discussion and also introduced several books that related to the book's storyline. One book of poetry included the lovely poem pictured above. It was another Just Incredible chapter book club discussion!

Notes: 

Deborah shared this quote from the book. "It is more than hope my garden gives me. Examples of resilience keep me coming back to walk this path in gratitude and wonder."

The poem includes this word. Click here to hear how to pronounce it. -- di·a·pa·son -- /ˌdīəˈpāzn,ˌdīəˈpās(ə)n/ -- noun

1. 1.

   an organ stop sounding a main register of flue pipes, typically of eight-foot pitch.
2. 2.

   a grand swelling burst of harmony.

Today's "Step Up For Down Syndrome Walk" -- City Park, Denver

 

L-R (Foreground): Annette Oakley, Deborah Raessler, Philippa Raessler (Deborah's Granddaughter), Sarah Raessler, Jan Smith

L-R (Background): Jim Oakley, Kathie Burson, Dan Raessler (Deborah's Husband), Becket Raessler (Deborah's Grandson), Phil Smith, George Burson

L-R: Sarah Raessler, Deborah Raessler (Sarah's Mother), Dan Raessler (Sarah's Father)

L-R: Sarah Raessler, Annette Oakley

L-R: Phil Smith, Jim Oakley

Thanks to seventeen team members and nine donors, "Sarah's Just Incredible Crew" raised $1,013 dollars for the Rocky Mountain Down Syndrome Association. We appreciated Annie Gaddy loaning us the use of her canopy on this bright, sunny day. And the Just Incredible sign was donated by Sarah's parents. All in all, the experience was Just Incredible!

Updated 2024 Book Club Schedule -- 09 04 2024

Oct 2: Hostess Deborah Raessler – Book – “Soil: The Story of a Black Mother’s Garden” by Camille Dungy.

Nov 6: Hostess Tanya Lynn – Book – “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt.  

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!