Our New Name Fundraisers
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In the Spring issue of the Tidings, we shared that the Board had delved into the history of the organization. We noted that the term ‘auxiliary’ was no longer descriptive of the composition of our membership. Many members continue to be affiliated with United Methodist Churches within the York District. In recent years, we have grown to encompass residents and their family members, along with many other friends. From the earliest days, we have been committed to raising funds to enhance the comfort and enjoyment in the lives of residents of Normandie Ridge. As the direct financial support from area churches has decreased, we have expanded our fundraising efforts. Our purpose remains to use these funds to provide purposeful living through compassionate service for all of Normandie Ridge residents. e term ‘friends’ appropriately defines the kind, supportive, dedicated and loving relationships of our members. ank you. Our New Name Happy Trails Nature Park Fundraisers Friends of the Community Summer 2021 | Volume XXVIII | Issue 2 Communit y Summer 2021 | Volume XXVIII | Issue 2 March was our fundraising month! You were given the opportunity to support the Normandie Ridge community by purchasing products from irty-One and Scentsy. You were also invited to e Sharin’ of the Green St. Patty’s Day event. Your support of these events brought in a total of $983.28 – ank you! After four years of planning, designing and development, the dream of a senior trail and nature park is finally a reality. e ribbon cutting marking the official opening of the West Manchester Township Happy Trails Nature Park was held on May 27. e nature park is located between the Normandie Ridge Campus and the Greens at Westgate Apartment Homes. It features a paved figure eight trail in a lovely natural setting. e trail is lined with sturdy wooden benches, including three that were donated by Friends of the Normandie Ridge Community. e Board invites you to visit the park to take a relaxing walk and spend time observing the beauty of nature. Friends of the Community
Transcript of Our New Name Fundraisers
In the Spring issue of the Tidings, we shared that the Board had delved into the history of the organization. We noted that the term ‘auxiliary’ was no longer descriptive of the composition of our membership. Many members continue to be affi liated with United Methodist Churches within the York District. In recent years, we have grown to encompass residents and their family members, along with many other friends. From the earliest days, we have been committed to raising funds to enhance the comfort and enjoyment in the lives of residents of Normandie Ridge. As the direct fi nancial support from area churches has decreased, we have expanded our fundraising eff orts. Our purpose remains to use these funds to provide purposeful living through compassionate service for all of Normandie Ridge residents. Th e term ‘friends’ appropriately defi nes the kind, supportive, dedicated and loving relationships of our members. Th ank you.
Our New Name
Happy Trails Nature Park
Fundraisers
Friends of the
Community
Summer 2021 | Volume XXVIII | Issue 2
Community
Summer 2021 | Volume XXVIII | Issue 2
March was our fundraising month! You were given the opportunity to support the Normandie Ridge community by purchasing products from Th irty-One and Scentsy. You were also invited to Th e Sharin’ of the Green St. Patty’s Day event. Your support of these events brought in a total of $983.28 – Th ank you!
After four years of planning, designing and development, the dream of a senior trail and nature park is fi nally a reality. Th e ribbon cutting marking the offi cial opening of the West Manchester Township Happy Trails Nature Park was held on May 27. Th e nature park is located between the Normandie Ridge Campus and the Greens at Westgate Apartment Homes. It features a paved fi gure eight trail in a lovely natural setting. Th e trail is lined with sturdy wooden benches, including three that were donated by Friends of the Normandie Ridge Community. Th e Board invites you to visit the park to take a relaxing walk and spend time observing the beauty of nature.
Friends of the
Community
News from the Normandie
Ridge Th rift Boutique
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Since the last issue of the Tidings, many excellent items have been donated to the Boutique. Th e Boutique volunteers express their appreciation to the generous donors! We invite our members to visit and shop at the Boutique.
Th e displays within the room and on the tables in the hallway are updated regularly with seasonal and holiday items.
Sales continue to be brisk and are on the honor system. We remind our buyers to write their name, the item purchased, and the price on the envelopes provided. Th e envelope can be placed in the locked box located behind the door.
Th ere is a special feature on display next to the Patriot Café in the main hallway of the Manchester Court building.
A beautiful king sized quilt with matching pillow shams is up for bid and will be sold to the highest bidder on October 10, 2021. Th is handmade quilt and shams are valued at over $300. Please consider adding this lovely set to your home. Join in the bidding! You can come to shop in the Boutique and place your bid daily between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
Happy Shopping and Bidding!!!
Treasurer's Report by Chuck Martin, Treasurer
Checking Account Balance as of May 31, 2021: $17,274.75
Activity since the last Tidings report of
February, 2021:
• NR Th rift Boutique .......................$779.81
• Membership ...................................$430.00
• Contributions .................................$850.00
• Memorials ......................................$150.00
• Interest Earned on Checking ..............$1.04
• One Time Fund Raising Events ......$983.28
Expenses:
• Supplies ................................................... $463.50
• Postage and Delivery ............................... $299.69
• Piano Tuning ........................................... $150.00
• Grande Illumination ............................. $2,500.00
• Contributions .......................................... $100.00
Notes:
• Since 2013…We have sold $170,680. Giant and Weis grocery gift cards and receive 5% of the sale.
Th anks to Jinny Foor for spearheading this program.
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Th e Friends of the Normandie Ridge Community express their appreciation to the individuals who designate
a special contribution and acknowledge gifts in memory or honor of special persons in their lives. Th e Board
acknowledges the following individuals who have contributed since October 2020 to the present.
Th e Board acknowledges the following gifts
given in honor of distinguished friends.
Th e Board acknowledges the
following Memorial gifts.
Ruth AlthouseJanet AndersonDiane AndrewsLois BakerMartha BarborLee & Mary BarnhartStephanie BarshingerNina BieseckerSusan BossermanPhyllis & Richard BowersKaren BrennemanNancy BrennerChristine & David BrinkerDoris BubbAllen & Nancy BuppRuth CarrozzaSeraphine DannaTh eda DeckerNancy DecourseyElizabeth EisenhartVickie & Edwin EisenhartMarie Elicker
Mary LaneIn Honor ofBetty Petrick,
June Knighton, Elizabeth Kling,
and Ferne Shanabrook
Sonia & Dale RohrbaughIn Honor of
Our Wonderful NeighborsMonte & Jinny Foor
Jill Schaff nerIn Honor of
Barb & Tim Heilman
Trish & Marc BentonIn Memory ofOur Parents
Patricia EysterIn Memory ofLorraine Bentzel
Sue HartmanIn Memory ofMary Hartman
Barb & Tim HeilmanIn Memory ofFrances E. Houston
Natalie & David EnsmingerJinny & Monte FoorMargaret FravelAlice & Stuart FreyJanice GarrettJeanette GauntlettAnita GibbsClair GoodShirley GrimGloria GrovePhyllis & Charles HarlacherSue HersheyRicki Krebs HevnerKay Hoff manNancy HuttelPatricia JacobyCynthia JamisonKaren JulianDelores KeenerDeborah KehrMary Kibler
Shirley KirsoppJoan KolloschMary KroftRobert KuhnJane LeinbachLinda LudwigJoan MallgraveDonna ManseauRuth MarkleyJudy MartinBetty & Robert McClureDiane McElwainLinda MeanorPhyllis MillardInga MillerRenee & Barry MontagBarbara & Raymond MooseFran MountNancy MosellaCarol & Robert PeelGordon Pennington
Elizabeth PetrickJane Poff Natalie PucilloMary Jane ReachardSandi ReamRoberta RishelMarjorie RostBetty Schmitt-NewtonJanice SewellSally Sheaff erCarol & Drue ShermanLorraine & James ShindlerBetty & Glenn ShiveJanice & Gregory SmithGail SnyderJooan & Edwin StrineEvangeline TurnerCindy Van LaeysPatti WilliamsJerline WoodCindy Yohe
Paul HersheyIn Memory ofSandra Hershey
Ann VreelandIn Memory ofJesse & Shirley Newcomer
Friends of the
Community
Nonprofi t Organization
U.S. Postage Paid
York, PA 17408
Permit No. 32
1700 Normandie Drive
York, PA 17408
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
Th e Friends of the Normandie Ridge
Community Grocery Gift Cards
We all go grocery shopping.
Your gift card purchase supports
the Friends and helps us fulfi ll
our mission!
Contact Jinny Foor at 717.764.0148
to purchase cards.
