Weekly President’s Message
December 23, 2024
Seasons Greeting, Friends,
A lovely letter of gratitude has been sent to NFC by Jessie Nash, Program Manager of the Go Jen Go Foundation. She stated that the three families NFC supported were overwhelmed with the gifts, support, care packages and stockings for the kids. Jessie delivered gifts to two of our families and she relates that they gave the biggest hugs and wanted you all to know how thankful they were. The stockings were cherished. On one family delivery, the kids immediately took down their little mini stockings and hung NFC handmade stockings up and felt so special knowing someone made these just for them. Plus, NFC provided ALL the gifts on their wish lists. The grantees were amazed by the handmade bags and care items as well. "I watched one family open their gifts and the happy dances, smiles, shock, and joy they had just was an honor to watch," wrote Jessie. One little boy was asking his mother if he could go outside and ride his new bike even though it was 30 degrees that morning. You all truly made an impact on these families and took a financial burden off the shoulders of these women and brought joy into their homes. My hope is that you all feel the deep satisfaction in supporting Go Jen Go and spreading joy for the common good of our community. Doesn't that make the holidays glow brighter?
The Scrabble interest group has changed its start time to 12:30 pm on the first Tuesday each month. The group meets at the Waverly Whole Foods Community Room on the second floor. If you wish to have lunch with other members at Whole Foods prior to playing Scrabble, meet at noon. If you have any questions, please contact Chair Kim Thorpe at 314-853-9638 or email: Kimmyhb@yahoo.com
You may have noticed on the January calendar that Five Deck Canasta has switched from evening to a daytime time slot on the fourth Friday of each month from 1:00 - 3:30pm at member's homes. There will be no more evening meetings. Co-Chair Louise Carter will answer any questions you may have at 704-453-1041 or email: doglady@carolina.rr.com
The "In the Know" presentation by internationally known artist Chas Fagan on January 8, at the Southpark Regional Library at 10:00 am has been opened to guests, including spouses and friends, as well as NFC members. Also, the session is scheduled for 10:00 am-Noon. The additional hour is meant for more discussion for those who wish to talk further with the artist. Fagan graduated from Yale University with a degree in Soviet Studies. He is a self-taught artist. Don't miss this unique opportunity. For further information, call Barbara Evers at 704-996-4705 or email: jdeacon43@aol.com
Debbie Williams
President, New Friends of Carolina
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