APRIL 2010
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Society
The “Dog Father” guest speaker at Blackstone Valley Women’s Club Wine Tasting A “Wine Tasting,” is planned on President, of Sutton; Barbara Berry, Whitinsville Woman’s Club meeting Thursday, April 8th, 6:30 p.m. at the Recording Secretary, of Grafton; Marie
The next meeting of the Whitinsville Woman’s Club will be April 12th at the Village Congregational Church at noon. Please bring a brown bag lunch. Dessert and coffee will be provided. Clara Pechulis, Program Chairman, will introduce Ed Quigley, AKA The “Dog Father”. This is an unusual story about a dog known as Lad, an abused dog set loose by its owner and his unexpected adoption of Ed. Lad became a registered therapy dog that understands more than 100 words and phrases. He brings “unconditional love” and companionship to those in extended care facilities, special needs kids, disturbed teenagers and all with whom he comes in contact. He has appeared on local Cable TV, was featured in the Telegram & Gazette, and
appeared on “Chronicle”. Bring a guest to hear a wonderful story. Tea Hostess for the meeting is Kathy Lyons and her committee. The Annual Banquet of the Whitinsville Woman’s Club will be held at the Blackstone National Golf Club located at 227 Putnam Hill Road, Sutton on April 27th. This is an evening of socializing and an opportunity to meet the scholarship recipients. Through the Club’s efforts, these deserving students can be honored. Please make reservations with Joan Mulligan, 170 North Main St., Uxbridge, MA 01569 no later than April 21st. Tickets for the banquet are $21.50. Business meeting – 4:30 pm, Dinner - 6:00 pm and Awards – 7:00 pm.
Feng Shui topic of April meeting The Sutton Woman’s Club’s next meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 13th at Cynde Balazs’ home, 5 Putnam Hill Rd., Sutton starting at 7:00 p.m. “Feng Shui” is this month’s topic and guest speaker, Christine Conway, will introduce us to this ancient art and science. Learn how to improve the energy (chi) in your home and workplace and bring abundance into your
life. Newcomers are welcome – come see what we are all about. The Sutton Woman’s Club is a nonprofit club dedicated to serving the community and is open to all women from Sutton and surrounding communities. For more information, please contact Cynde Balazs (508) 865-2301 or e-mail us at suttonwomansclub@ gmail.com
Dudley-Gendron American Legion Hall, 156 Boston Road, in Sutton by the GFWC Blackstone Valley Women’s Club which holds its meetings there on the second Thursday of the month. A variety of wines (24) and 6 beers will be part of the tasting and free refreshments will be served. This is the new club’s first fundraiser and it hopes many readers will come and tell their friends to come to the fun event. Money raised will be used to help the needy in the Clubwomen’s communities in the Blackstone Valley such as giving money to Senior Centers and churches which have food pantries. The club has learned of all too many families who cannot afford going to grocery stores and they want to help them with your help! Tickets are $25 per person and $30 at the door. For tickets or more information, please call Barbara Berry of Grafton at (617) 686-7477. Barbara will also appreciate any donation of a gift basket or “raffle item” from readers or businesses to help the club raise money for those less fortunate. At the club’s March 11th meeting, state President Mary Baird of Sandwich congratulated the GFWC Blackstone Valley Women’s Club into the General
Bastone, Treasurer, of Northbridge, and Paula Hillman, Corresponding Secretary of Millbury; members Evelyn Ducharme of Grafton; Alberta Durfee of Grafton; Susan Meranda of Grafton; Donna MacDonald of Westboro; Deb Cochrane of Whitinsville; absent were: Terri Meilus of Whitinsville; Sheila Newman of Northbridge; Dr. Pam Lindor of Upton; Cindy Casella of Millbury; Najwa Tamer of Westboro.
constance dwyer, President of Blackstone Valley Women’s club (l), and gfWc of Massachusetts state President Mary Baird presents charter. Federation of Women’s Clubs in Massachusetts, recognizing President Constance Dwyer of Sutton when she received the club’s charter on January 23rd on behalf of the club at a statewide meeting in Westboro. After her warm and welcoming message to club members and special guest Rep. Jen Callahan of Sutton, she installed all five officers, Constance Dwyer, President, of Sutton; Laurie Williams, Vice
Plant Sale in Sutton The Sutton Woman’s Club announces its 14th annual perennials, plants, bake sale and raffle on Saturday, May 8, from 9 AM – 12 PM on the Sutton Town Common. (In case of rain the event will be held at the Sutton Fire Station). Stop by for this popular event and be sure to enter for a chance to win our raffle basket. All donations will go to the Sutton Woman’s Club Scholarship Fund. While you’re there be sure to see a viewing of a Clothesline Project also on the common.
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