Pine Castle Woman's Club
The Heart of The Community Since 1940 and Home of the Corner Rose Tea Room
December 2021 - February 2022
December 2021 - February 2022
Mission Statement:
To bring individuals together to service the philanthropic needs of the community.
Mission Statement:
To bring individuals together to service the philanthropic needs of the community.
Goals and Objectives:
* To provide a forum in which members can develop their individual talents and leadership skills.
* To collect and preserve the history of the greater Pine Castle area. house for use by future generations.
* To provide a reasonable venue for community gatherings so that is continues to serve as "the heart of the community."
* To follow the tenets of the GFWC and GFWC FL, supporting them whenever possible.
Goals and Objectives:
* To provide a forum in which members can develop their individual talents and leadership skills.
* To collect and preserve the history of the greater Pine Castle area. house for use by future generations.
* To provide a reasonable venue for community gatherings so that is continues to serve as "the heart of the community."
* To follow the tenets of the GFWC and GFWC FL, supporting them whenever possible.
Mission Support:
The Russell Home for Atypical Children, Servant's Heart Ministry. The Foundation for Life Ministries and other local charities.
Mission Support:
The Russell Home for Atypical Children, Servant's Heart Ministry. The Foundation for Life Ministries and other local charities.
Events and Projects:
* Corner Rose Tea Room (ongoing)
* Engraved Brick Sales (ongoing)
* Neighborhood Fun and Games (monthly)
* Members Arts and Craft Day (January)
* Black History Month Event (February)
* Pine Castle Pioneer Days (February)
* Annual Game Day (March)
* Fifth Grade Essay Contest (April)
Events and Projects:
* Corner Rose Tea Room (ongoing)
* Engraved Brick Sales (ongoing)
* Neighborhood Fun and Games (monthly)
* Members Arts and Craft Day (January)
* Black History Month Event (February)
* Pine Castle Pioneer Days (February)
* Annual Game Day (March)
* Fifth Grade Essay Contest (April)
Meetings:
Meetings are held at the Pine Castle Woman's Club on the 2nd Wednesday, September through May. Visitors are welcome.
Meetings:
Meetings are held at the Pine Castle Woman's Club on the 2nd Wednesday, September through May. Visitors are welcome.
Board of Directors (2021-2022):
President – Sandy Chandler
Second Vice President (House) – Igdalia Zayas-Oliver
Third Vice President (Membership) – Arlene Gimondo
Recording Secretary – Lynne Marshall
Treasurer – Margaretta Douglas
Director – Veronica Bryant
Director – Ruthie Harrell
Director - Lee Ann Hill
Board of Directors (2021-2022):
President – Sandy Chandler
Second Vice President (House) – Igdalia Zayas-Oliver
Third Vice President (Membership) – Arlene Gimondo
Recording Secretary – Lynne Marshall
Treasurer – Margaretta Douglas
Director – Veronica Bryant
Director – Ruthie Harrell
Director - Lee Ann Hill
A Message from the President
A Message from the President
As 2021 comes to a close and we move into 2022, members of the Pine Castle Woman’s Club will continue to focus on Chandler’s five C’s which includes:
- Commitment
- Continued Education
- Communication
- Creativity
- Connectivity
The Christmas Gift of Knowing You
By Joanna Fuchs
The Christmas season fills our hearts with joy;
Bright, happy days bring special kinds of pleasure.
We’re wrapped in the excitement of it all,
The sights, the sounds, the smells, and the taste we treasure.
Yet when we have some quiet time to think
About our finest blessings all year through,
We focus on our family and our friends,
And appreciate the gift of knowing you
Peace, joy and love to you and your family.
Corner Rose Tea Room
Corner Rose Tea Room
Now is the time to plan your holiday tea hosted by the wonderful volunteers of the CRTR.
To make reservations, call 407-494-9118.
Flossie's Garden
Flossie's Garden
Flossie’s Garden is named in honor of Florence Bumby Fishback, who founded the Pine Castle Woman’s Club in 1940. “Flossie,” as she was known to her many friends, would be the first to say she was only a small part of a wonderful group of Pine Castle ladies who worked together to create a much needed gathering place for the community as well as a place where they could come together in service to Greater Pine Castle.
Helping to carry on the tradition of community service is Flossie’s daughter, Ann Fishback Bennett, who has served three different terms as President.
What a special way to say “thank you” to that family member or loved one by placing a brick in Flossie’s
Garden in honor or memory of them.
2021 - 2022 Standing Committee Chairs
2021 - 2022 Standing Committee Chairs
Black History Month - Margaretta Douglas
Brick Sales – Joyce Broughman
Bylaws – Gail Padgett
Community Events – Veronica Bryant
Corner Rose Tea Room – Ruthie Harrell and Cathy Lindberg
Devotions/Pledge – Millie Evans
Fifth Grade Essay Contest – Laura Houston
Game Day – Cindy Lance and Minnette Mullings
GFWC Liaison – Lynne Marshall
Hospitality – Linda DiPietro
Neighborhood Fun and Games – Margaretta Douglas and Minnette Mullings
Newsletter/Publicity – VACANT
Pine Castle Historical Society – Veronica Bryant
Scrapbook/Photography – Lynne Marshall
If you have not already volunteered to serve on a committee, there is still time as we begin 2022. Kindly contact Sandy Chandler, if you would like to volunteer. Thank you.
Christmas at Evergreen Cherry Lakeside Stables
Christmas at Evergreen Cherry Lakeside Stables
Blustery winds coming in from the north carrying glistening Christmas snow,
Swirling, floating snowflakes falling along the countryside…
A little down the way you can see billowing smoke from The Farmhouse chimney…
The family has gathered by the fireplace in anticipation of Christmas Eve…
At the bay window stands a tall, magical Christmas tree covered in tinsel, twinkley lights and colourful baubles…
Pretty packages tied with ribbons and bows wait to be opened by the children early on Christms morn…
Down the snow-covered hill the lake has turned to ice, making it a perfect time to skate…
Couples, bundled up, lace their skates and then hand-in-hand glide along while listening to carollers singing on the bank…
Chickadees perch in the rosy red berry bushes along the lakefront, chirping along with the carollers, as if they too were singing…
Gliding into sight across the snowy meadow is an old-fashioned horse-drawn cutter sleigh with shiny black blades…
The sleigh is adorned with jingling, jangling silver bells that sound like Christmas music, being pulled by two magnificent, trotting, midnight blue-eyed
horses, with a driver in a top hat holding the reins and off they go!
The couple are wearing warm woolly mittens and scarves, snuggled into a fluffy, feathery blanket while sipping hot chocolate…
Now that is what Christmas is all about…
May your Christmas be just as lovely as this and so much more…
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Kelly Therese Marshall, December 2019
(Lynne Marshall’s daughter)
Coming Attractions
Coming Attractions
January 12th - General Meeting
Arts n’ Crafts Competition - chaired by Lynne Marshall AND the Club’s FIRST Chili Cook-off chaired by Veronica Bryant.
Watch for further details soon.
February 9th - General Meeting
Featured Speaker: Lynne Marshall
Celebrating Valentine’s Day
Mosaic of Cultures - Valentine’s Day
February 20th - Black History Month
Chaired by Margaretta Douglas.
March 5th - Painting with a Purpose
partnering with Servant’s Heart Ministry.
March 17th - Annual Game Day
It’s back! A special thanks is extended to Cindy Lance and Minnette Mullings for co-chairing this popular event for members and friends.
April 13th - Fifth Grade Essay Contest
Laura Houston, Chair, and committee members are looking forward to hosting the event in-person in 2022 which is exciting news.
Kitchen Renovations
by Ruthie Harrel
Kitchen Renovations
by Ruthie Harrel
The renovation has been ongoing now for five years. It is a very slow process especially dealing with the county. We are now investigating the need for a hood over the oven as well as the range.
Please Note: The renovation has been pushed back to the summer.
Architect, Joe Knouse, and builder, Brent Walters, continue to work through the challenges and keeps Ruthie Harrell, chair, informed of the progress.
Monthly Support Update
by Lynne Marshall
Monthly Support Update
by Lynne Marshall
DONATIONS! DONATIONS! DONATIONS!
This year we are once again supporting The Russell Home for Atypical Children, Servant’s Heart Ministry and The Foundation for Life Ministries.
Our goal is to raise $500 for each charity. So far, we have donated $271 to The Foundation for Life Ministries, $1087 to Servant’s Heart Ministry, thanks to an enormously successful bake sale, and $168 to the Russell Home for Atypical Children. But it doesn’t stop there! Thanks to a very robust rental year we can make a one-time donation to each charity of $1000, plus an anonymous donor has generously given $500 to each charity. This brings our totals way over our original goal, so let’s see where we go in the next few months thanks to our generous members.
In December we held a canned goods drive in conjunction with the Belle Isle Police Department and Servant’s Heart Ministry for needy families at Oak Ridge High School. We donated approximately $250 worth of non-perishable goods.
Thank you to all our members for your generosity in supporting those less fortunate than ourselves. We truly are The Heart of the Community.
Birthdays
Birthdays
December Birthdays
December Birthdays
1st
Bonnie Van Dyke
5th
Linda Miller
18th
Netty Vazquez
20th
Tommie Hosier
21st
Maggi Ventura
January Birthdays
January Birthdays
13th
Lisa Berry
26th
Lynne Marshall
20th
Minnette Mullings
22nd
Bobby Lance
30th
Jean Smith
February Birthdays
February Birthdays
5th
Jane Tracy
9th
Jane Barry
16th
Cathy Lindberg
23rd
Ginni Christopher
26th
Barbara LeMay