THE LOWER MAKEFIELD WOMAN’S CLUB
Marcia Silbe, Editor February-March, 2015
BETTY DENNISON JEFFREY, LONG TIME CLUB MEMBER AND FLORIDA RESIDENT, HAS
PASSED AWAY. OUR CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
NOVEMBER CULTURAL TRIP
On Thursday, November 14, 2014, Lenore Rosen, Trip Committee Chairwoman, led a group of
Club members on a guided tour of the third floor of the Princeton Art Museum. The collection
spanned 700 years of Western European art, including representative works of the Medieval,
Renaissance, Rococo and Impressionist periods, among others. The tour was conducted by a
docent of the museum, who imparted facts about the methods and styles of painting to the group.
After the tour, most of the members enjoyed a delicious lunch at Chambers Walk restaurant in
Princeton. It was a lovely day for all, and we heartily thank Lenore for doing a wonderful job in
arranging this treat for us.
NOVEMBER 20, 2014 GENERAL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
Our annual Birthday Celebration Meeting, coordinated by Linda Lee, was definitely an enjoyable
time for all of us. This was the first time that we held our meeting at the beginning of the day.
General items were discussed. Fund Raising Chair Beth Sellers advised us that the proposed
Designer Bag Fundraiser might have to be postponed until a suitable location is found, and that she
will also be compiling a list of about 20 suitable charitable foundations for us to consider as next
year’s recipients of our efforts. If you have any suggestions for her, she is requesting that you
send her an e-mail. President Rose Ann Palestro moved to make a slight change in the by-laws
which affects the Executive Board Meetings, and a second discussion and vote will be carried out
at the January, 2015 General Meeting. President Palestro also announced that Marylin Hankins
has graciously accepted the position as Club Parliamentarian. Treasurer Valerie Mix stated that
we netted over $1500 from the Fall Card Party at the Spring Mill Country Club. The fundraiser
at Vince’s Pizza in Yardley on Wednesday, November 19, 2014, also appears to have been
successful. Community Concerns Chair Penny Polo is collecting money to be spent on personal care
items and household cleaners for the clients of Bucks County Housing.
Newsletter Chair Marcia
Silbe requested that any member who has items of news of interest to the Club contact her by email, so that those items could be added to the Newsletter. Membership Chair Gail Lester
introduced our three new members: Darlene O’Brien, Pat Lehnert, and Linda Curran. Daphne Mroz
is starting a new group comprised of women who would be willing to help other members in need of
rides to doctor’s appointments, or meals because of lack of family support in the area. She passed
around a sign-up sheet, and anyone who is interested in helping is asked to contact Daphne. We
then enjoyed our birthday lunch. We were seated at tables corresponding to our birth months,
provided with cupcakes and candles, and after lighting our candles we sang HAPPY BIRTHDAY to
ourselves. After enjoying our food and wonderful desserts, Hilda Carman won the 50-50. Author
Mary A. Shafer then provided us with a talk and visuals about her historical book, Devastation on
the Delaware-1955 Flood.
DECEMBER 16, 2014 ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY
On Tuesday, December 16, 2014, we held our annual Holiday Party at Washington’s Crossing Inn
from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM. As always, the food was delicious. This year, as a special treat, we
were entertained by the talented jazz musician, Anthony Palestro. He was accompanied by two
others, a keyboardist and singer. Lenore Rosen gave a beautiful impromptu performance of “Silent
Night”. Anyone wanting to dance could do so, as was demonstrated by Lenore Rosen and Valerie
Mix who did a spirited Lindy Hop. The 50-50 of $37.00 was won by Gail Lester. Beth Sellers won
the Lenox Santa and Christmas Tree, and the basket of goodies was won by Lydia Herbert. It was
a lovely celebration.
COMMUNITY CONCERNS
Chairwoman Penny Polo has announced that the Woman’s Club has made a sizeable donation to
Buck’s County Housing. We have donated more than 100 calendars, 15 gift bags containing
shampoo, soap, toothpaste, etc., and cleaning supplies purchased with the $73.00 collected from
member contributions at our previous meetings. Penny expresses her thanks to everyone.
FUND RAISER REMINDER
Valerie Mix would like to remind everyone that she is still selling the unique pins/pendants to
benefit the Wounded Warriors Project. If you know of anyone who has served in the Military, this
pin would be a lovely gift. One hundred percent of the profits go directly to our wounded soldiers.
UPCOMING EVENTS
February 19, 2015
PROGRAM:
SOUPER BOWL LUNCHEON
An overview of the beautiful attractions of Bucks County. Presenter: Dawn Counard.
There will also be time for games. HOSTESSES: Betty Williams, Chair. Mary Lou Sweeney,
Colleen Hart-Carbone, Linda Lee, Sharon Dachino, Mary Falkenstein.
March 19, 2015
Please bring a sandwich. Dessert and beverage will served.
PROGRAM: Basics of Early Chocolate Production-from Cacao Bean to Chocolate ( with samples! )
Presenter: Susan Plaisted
Theme: St. Patrick’s Day HOSTESSES: Regina Gibney, Chair. Bette Alvino, Louise Gigliotti, Ellie
Koerner, Alice Samsel-Foley, Jane Weaver.
All photos courtesy of Marcia Silbe. The editor would like
to thank RoseAnn Palestro and Evelyne Patterson for their
editing skills, Marylin Hankins for all her efforts and
contributions, and Kristine Arnould for printing the
newsletter for us.