FHGC eNews Dec-2008

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE:

Thanksgiving came late this year and presages an even more frantic rush into the holidays. I hope you and your families will take the time to enjoy the coming holidays.

This year’s Bookfest on November 17 was, as always, a great success. More than forty members came to hear our speakers, Neal Sofman and Anna Bullard, share their knowledge and enthusiasm about some of the literary selections. Members who purchased books that day received a 20%discount. Many thanks to Nancy Hagosian and her committee—Anna Bolechowski and Anna Cristoforo—who set up the event, and to Katie Balestreri who organized the event and also prepared the gingerbread dessert.

We are grateful to the many thoughtful Forest Hill residents who managed to fill five large barrels of donations to the San Francisco Food Bank. Thanks, also, to Ellie Barry and Tony Buckley who have shepherded this event for several years.

With the Holiday Season fast upon us, please take time to come to our various community activities!

EVENTS
             Friday, December 5      Wreath Making Day
                          09:30 AM        Set up
                          10:30 AM        Design and assemble your wreaths.
                                                Please come join us for mulled apple cider, desert, tea and
                                                coffee while designing your wreath or help us design greens for
                                                our holiday party. Donations of greens should be left in front of
                                                the Clubhouse before 10:30 AM that morning.
                                                More information: Ann Rieger-Mathews, 759-8131

             Sunday, December 7    Deck the Halls
                          11:00 AM        Set up for Annual Holiday Party, complete with tree-trimming,
                                                festive decorations and holiday cheer. Lunch will be served.

             Monday, December 8     Holiday Dinner Dance
                          06:30 PM         Champagne Reception
                          07:15 PM         Dinner
                          07:45 PM         Singing and Dancing into the Night.

NOTES

New Members:
Please welcome new members Audrey Paulbitski, on Pacheco Street. 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.

January Meeting Reminder:
The January general meeting will be held on Monday, January 19th, 2009. Mark your calendars.

Upcoming Events:
Wednesday, December 10 - Children Holiday Party at the clubhouse.
Bring the kids. Santa Claus and the elves will be there to entertain the little ones.