FHGC eNews Oct-2008

Forest Hill Garden Club

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE:

Our annual fall luncheon, on September 15th, welcomed back many happy, familiar and new faces. It was also an opportunity to introduce our new membership committee consisting of Dottie McHugh and past president Katie Balestreri who are joining forces to encourage new and old members to sign up AND SHARE THE EXPERIENCE OF OUR FRIENDLY GROUP. What a dynamic club we can have!

I would like to thank the many helping hands that made our luncheon run so smoothly and effortlessly. Thanks to vice president Anna Bolechowski and Nancy Hagosian for coming early to set up the decorations and prepare the table decorations and settings. Thanks to Dottie McHugh for loaning the club her fuchsia table coverings that have served to keep up the memory of our Garden Club flower and traditions that have served us for decades. We give many thanks and praise to our chefs of the day Anna Bolechowski, Kathy Farrell, and Darlene Hartman. Also, we want to thank Louise Bacigalupi and Helen Scholten for taking the reservations and offering assistance in our ever-changing kitchen.

Be sure to join us at our Italian Trattoria on October 13th, where we plan to have a casual, friendly evening of great comfort food and even greater company.

MEETINGS and EVENTS
             Monday, October 6, 2008
                          10:00 AM        Meeting for Executives and Standing Chairs
                                                Forest Hill Clubhouse - Hosted by Louise Bacigalupi

             Monday, October 13, 2008
                          06:30 PM         Cocktails, Chaired by the Old Goats
                          07:15 PM         Dinner, Chaired by Helen Scholten and Darlene Hartman

                          RSVP: Helen Scholten (566-0980) or Louise Bacigalupi (753-2262)

NOTES

Dues:
Annual dues for the 2008-2009 year are $40. Please send your check, made to FHGC to Carol DeLucchi, at 401 Castenada Avenue.

Condolences:
The FHGC is deeply sadden about the passing of Margie Elliott, a long time beloved club member. See flyer for memorial service.

New Members:
Please welcome new members Thao Dodson, Meg Heinicke, Julie Lustig, Tina McGovern, and Catherine Sarlatte. If you have a new neighbor or long-time neighbor who you think might like to join please let Katie Balestreri ( kkbal@att.net or 665-5140) or Dottie McHugh ( dottiemchugh@yahoo.com or 681-5750) know and they will send a form and note to ask them to join.

Upcoming Events:

• Monday, October 13, at 6:30 PM - Italian Trattoria Dinner. Wine will be provided with dinner. There will be a no-host bar during the social hour before dinner. Free to 2008-2009 dues paying FHGC members. Spouses, and guests will pay $15 per person. We need volunteers for setup and cleanup. Details to follow in October Bulletin. Chairs: Darlene Hartman (731-4885) and Helen Scholten (566-0980).

• Friday, October 17, at 7:30 PM - Evenings at the Clubhouse will present classical guitarist JOE BACON. A San Francisco native, Joe has taught guitar at Mills College, U. of Oregon, Cal State Hayward and the Music and Arts Institute in S.F. He is the son of noted composer Ernst Bacon and the nephew of Madi Bacon, founder of the S.F. Boys Chorus. Joe has performed in various cities in the U.S. and Europe.

• Monday, November 17, at 13:30 PM – Food Drive & Book Fest. West Portal Book store owners will present the latest books with 20% off purchases. Toni Buckley and Eleanor Barry will be again collecting nonperishable food for the Food Bank to benefit the needy of San Francisco.

• Monday December 8, at 6:30 PM - Our Holiday Black Tie Dinner Dance. Our theme this year is Teddy Bear Holiday Picnic. The cost of the elegant served dinner and dance with live band is only $80 a person. Tickets will go on sale at the October meeting and we guarantee a space for all members who sign up at or before the meeting. The party is open to non-members neighbors and guest until we reach our limit of 100. If you cannot make the meeting, please get your reservation to Louise Bacigalupi or Helen Scholten to secure your place.