Plantation News Volume 30, Issue 9 September, 2018

Women of Woodside

Let Us Hear From You!!

Please don’t forget to use our new Women of Woodside Comment/Suggestion Boxes located in both the Woodside Plantation and Reserve clubhouses – near the receptionist desk areas. Comment cards are available for your use and can be submitted anonymously if you prefer. We pledge to get back to those who would like a response.

Looking forward to some great ideas!!

Greetings from the President:

I hope you all have enjoyed your summer and are looking forward to another exciting year. Hats off to the Women of Woodside! Did you know that we are celebrating our 30th anniversary this year? As we begin our celebration, we hope that you will join us for the annual Fall Kick-Off Event on Tuesday, September 11, to be held at the Woodside Plantation Country Club. We’re looking forward to greeting old and new friends alike. This is a can’t miss event and your best opportunity to find out what’s planned for the upcoming year and to get involved in all that W.O.W. has to offer. In addition, you’ll have a chance to meet our new board mem-bers and to view our new website.

I’d like to take this opportunity to discuss the structure of the W.O.W. Board. While the make-up of the Ex-ecutive Board has remained the same, we have made some exciting new additions at the General Board Level. Welcome and Member Support has been moved from the committee level to the General Board. In addition, we have created new General Board positions for two Social Committee Chairs as well as a Communication Committee Chair. All existing committees will be under the oversight of one of our Executive or General Board members. We took this step to better focus our attention on areas that we want to improve as a result of your input on our survey of members completed last year. We also think this will improve our efficiency in getting things done as well as creating better communication between board and committee members.

I’m so excited that Marcia McDonald and Lynette Brumfield have agreed to co-chair the Social Committee and they are already hard at work planning new events and collaborating with existing social and special in-terest groups. I think you’ll be very excited to see what’s planned for the Fall. Hope to see you all at the Kick Off!

Chris Jakubec

cjakubec@aol.com

847-212-8252 (C) 803-641-2011 (H)

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W.O.W. 2018-2019 KICK-OFF EVENT

Hats off to the Women of Woodside!

Celebrating our THIRTIETH Year!

Be inspired and join the celebration. Come meet and greet old and new friends and find out what’s planned for the upcoming year. You’ll have a chance to sign up for volunteer opportu-nities and various social events and special interest groups.

Where: Woodside Plantation Country Club

When: Tuesday, September 11 - 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Cash Bar will be available

Don’t miss it! We look forward to seeing you!

W.O.W. CAROLINA CRUISING

Date: Monday, November 5

Again, this year we will offer the optional trip to the Charlotte Outlets.

The bus will leave Woodside Country Club at 6:45 a.m. and arrive at South Park Mall in Charlotte around 9:45 a.m. Those wishing to spend the full day at the Mall can disembark.

OPTION: The bus will head to the Charlotte Outlet arriving around 10:30 a.m. where you can shop until 12:30 p.m., when the bus will return to South Park for more shopping.

We will head for home at 5:00 p.m.

There will be breakfast treats and drinks for our ride to Charlotte, as well as treats, drinks, and games for the ride home.

See you at our Kick-off on September 11.

A $45 check saves your seat.

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September 9 Wine Appreciation I Second Sunday at Six 10 Board Meeting/Women of Words Book Babes 11 W.O.W. Kick-Off 13 Voracious Readers Singles Group General Meeting 14 Couples Bridge 17 On the Same Page Passionate Page Turners 19 First Ladies Book Club Wine, Women & Books 22 Singles Group Bus Trip 25 Out to Lunch Bunch

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

October 1-26 Spooky to be Hungry Drive 5 W.O.W. Mingle 6 Walk to End Alzheimer’s 8 Board Meeting/Women of Words Book Babes 10 W.O.W. Mingle 11 Voracious Readers 12 Couples Bridge 14 Wine Appreciation I/ Second Sunday at Six 15 Gourmet Club Kick-Off Passionate Page Turners/On the Same Page 17 First Ladies Book Club/Wine, Women & Books 19 W.O.W. Fall Luncheon 26 Out to Lunch Bunch

SAVE THE DATES! November 5 Carolina Cruising January TBD Enrichment Series November 9 Out to Lunch Bunch January 19 Breakfast at Fatz November 14 Southern Living Christmas Market January 26 Progressive Dinner December Holiday Food Drive February 15 Winter Luncheon December 1 Singles Bus Trip Spring TBD Enrichment Series December TBD Hopelands Gardens Festival of Lights April 19 Special Olympics December 3 Deck the Halls May 7 Spring Fashion Show

December 5 Caroling at Aiken Senior Life Center May TBD Spring Garden Tour December 7 Out to Lunch Bunch June TBD Concert/Hopelands

W.O.W. OUT TO LUNCH BUNCH

The following is the W.O.W. Out-to-Lunch Bunch 2018 schedule: Tuesday, September 25 Tuesday’s Music Live Concert and lunch at St. Paul’s Church in Augusta, GA Friday. October 26 Tour of the South Carolina State House in Columbia and lunch at the Top of Carolina revolving restaurant Friday. November 9 Quilt Show at Aiken Historical Museum - private tour and lunch at a local restaurant Friday, December 7 Christmas party and lunch at the Willcox

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W.O.W. GOURMET CLUB

Sign up at the W.O.W. Kick-Off Event to be a member of the Woodside Gourmet Club. You can sign up to be a “Regular” member or a “Substitute” member. A recipe book containing recipes for all of the four din-ners will be provided. Each Regular member couple will host one dinner for three other couples and each of the 3 guest couples provide and bring one of the remaining courses to the host home. This year, the theme is “Thirty Years of Gourmet.” Each of the dinners will feature some favorite recipes from past years. Wine pairing suggestions are also provided.

The Kick-Off Party will be scheduled for October 15 at the Woodside Country Club. Each member will re-ceive their copy of the recipe book which contains all recipes and the matrix of hosts and guests along with their assignments. At the Kick-Off Party the members will supply an appetizer or dessert to share and wine will be provided by the Gourmet Committee.

The cost to become a member is $30.

Submitted by,

Rita Malloy

W.O.W. PROGRESSIVE DINNER

January 26, 2019

Sign-up at the Women of Woodside Kick-off meeting on September 11, 2018 for W.O.W.’s Progressive Dinner to be held on Saturday, January 26, 2019.

Participants will travel to three Woodside Plantation houses:

First House – Appetizer

Second House – Soup or Salad and Entrée

Third House – Dessert

Each participating twosome will be asked to provide one of the following:

Light hors d’oeuvres for 16 to 20 people in their home

An entrée for 8 people in their home

Dessert and coffee/Tea for 16 to 20 people in their home

A soup or salad for 8 people to be served at the entrée host’s home

Four bottles of their favorite wine ($12-$17 dollar range)

This event is open to couples and singles and is a wonderful opportunity to meet new and current neighbors in our Woodside Plantation community.

There is no monetary commitment when you register for the Progressive Dinner, but once your participation is confirmed in early December, please remember that you are making a commitment to your friends and neighbors. We hope to see you at the sign-up table on September 11.

If there are any questions, please contact: Gail Boulé gboule@bellsouth.net phone 641-4230 or Chris Ama-bile camabile@bellsouth.net phone 644-9037.

W. O. W.

WINE APPRECIATION

CLUB

Getting together with friends and neighbors to share a glass or two of wine is a great way to spend an afternoon or evening.

Wine Appreciation I meets on the second Sunday of every month from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Second Sunday at Six: The name says it all. Our newest group meets the second Sunday of the month from 6 p.m. to about 8.

Interested in joining or starting a W.O.W. Wine Group? Contact Anne Flanagan at anne726@mac.com or phone 315-706-7608.

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W.O.W. COUPLE’S BRIDGE

Couples Bridge takes place every second Fr iday of the month at the Woodside Country Club. To play as a couple, call Carol Smelser at 648-6437. We meet at 5:30 p.m. to socialize, dine together around 6:00 p.m., and usually play bridge by 7:00 p.m. It’s lots of fun and a great way to meet other bridge players!

W.O.W. BOOK CLUBS

Interested in joining or starting a W.O.W. Book Club? Call Judy Bends at 803-643-8129 The Book Babes will meet on September 10 at the home of Sher ry Wilson who will lead a discussion on “The Trouble With Goats and Sheep” by Joanna Cannon. First Ladies Book Club will select the book to be discussed September 19 at the August 15 meeting. The Voracious Readers will meet on September 13 for lunch at The Reserve Club to discuss “A Paris Apartment” by Michelle Gable. Passionate Page Turners will read " Enchantress of Numbers" by Jennifer Chiaver ini. On September 17, Judy Bends will host and moderate. Wine, Women, and Books will meet at 1:30 p.m. on September 19 at the home of Mary Horne. Mary Barnett will lead a discussion on “The Time In Between” by Marie Duenas. Women of Words will meet on September 10. On the Same Page will meet on September 17 at Bonnie’s home to discuss “One Thousand White Women” by Jim Fergus.

W.O.W. SINGLES CLUB

Open to any single woman who is a member of Women of Woodside. For information on becoming a mem-ber, contact Janice Milne, 803-642-2390.

UPCOMING EVENTS September 13 General Meeting September 22 Bus trip to see the play "Samson" a Ft. Mill, SC - (Wendy Pittman 641-2907) December 1 Bus trip to The Biltmore in Asheville - (Wendy Pittman 641-2907)

INTEREST GROUPS

Bridge 1st Monday Shirley Hendrick 803-642-1242 Hand & Foot Afternoon 1st Wednesday Pat Schroeder 803-502-1087 Mexican Train 2nd Saturday Kd Justyn 803-270-1998 Mahjong 2nd Wednesday Ellen Gutteridge 803-649-7273

Barbara Armitage 803-641-2013 Hand & Foot Evening 3rd Monday Janice Milne 803-642-2390

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W.O.W. SOCIAL COMMITTEE

In response to the recent membership survey, the new Social Committee has been established, co-chaired by Lynette Brumfield and Marcia McDonald. This committee is chartered with the supervision and creation of social activities for W.O.W. members. An “Enrichment Series” including speakers, ac-tivities and events will be included on the calendar.

Save the date for the 2018 social committee activities:

October 10 W.O.W. Mingle – an opportunity for a casual night in the Village to meet your fellow members. Bring for favorite beverage, meet new friends and neighbors, dance to old tunes and you can even play bocce ball. November 14 Southern Christmas Show – bus trip to Charlotte for holiday shopping. W.O.W members have first opportunity to reserve their space and if space is still available, we will open the reservation for non-members at a non- member price. For information on the Christ mas Show go to https://southernchristmasshow.com. Lynette Brumfield Marcia McDonald

Social Committee Co-Chairs

Women of Woodside

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CALLING ALL ANGELS

As we begin to think about the Christmas Season we all have an opportunity

to make “our corner” of the world a better, safer and more caring community.

How can you become an angel? Let me count the ways:

Be an Angel for the children’s program by buying gifts for a baby or young child that their parents

can’t afford to provide.

Be an Angel by claiming a Red Bag for Aiken Mental Health Association’s “Operation Santa” and provide gifts for a young adult.

Be an Angel by providing gifts for senior citizens in Aiken or Aiken County.

Be an Angel for the Children’s Place by claiming an angel tag and giving gifts to one of Aiken’s youngest citizens.

In this precarious world, we can create a moment of happiness and put a smile on faces that otherwise may have received no gifts for Christmas. Join your W.O.W. members and neighbors in the real spirit of Christmas - giving to others. Choose Angel Tags & Operation Santa Red Bags by calling Sharyn Greytak at 803-514-2770 or Tracy Spaeth at 803-226-0743 or pick up your angel tag at W.O.W’s September Kick-Off.

W.O.W. COMMUNITY SERVICES

First, we would like to thank Mary Ellen Hoffman and Karen Carman for all their time and effort co-chairing community service over the past year. As the new co-chairs, we are excited about overseeing this very signif-icant committee and look forward to working with W.O.W. to meet the needs of the Aiken community as well as service fulfillment of our volunteers.

Our year starts with helping the Alzheimer’s Association “hit a home run” at the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on October 6 at the Odell Weeks Center. Details and sign up sheet will be provided at the kick-off and an email will come out with all the needed infor-mation prior to the event. Let’s go W.O.W. WALKERS 2018!

We look forward to meeting all of you at the September kick-off and presenting the theme for year and list of community service/fundraising events that will provide fellowship and fulfilling activities for all W.O.W. members and our community.

Debra Van Geer Karen Pierce Community Services Co-Chairs

W.O.W. Welcome and Member Support

The Women of Woodside welcome the following new residents:

Karen Beier 110 Mockernut Court Susan Budney 231 Birch Tree Circle Donna Cohick 162 Summer Winds Circle Luz Deale 213 Summerpark Pl Cherryne Graham 7 Tupelo Ct Lynn Gluvna 251 White Cedar Way Amanda Gross 233 Winged Elm Circle Ellen Harvey 208 Red Oak Lane Teresa Hodgson 160 Cottonwood Creek Lane Jean Lalli 181 Bluet Loop Nancy Lawson 177 Glen Haven Circle Sharon Jacklin 342 3 Runs Creek Way Valerie Parks 101 Foxhound Run Linda Pfeffer 122 River Birch Rd Judith Sauer 128 Sugarberry Rd MaryJo Smith 175 Summerpark Place Mimi Smith 145 Charles Towne Place Alberta Vieweg 144 Hunters Run Dr Linda Vieweg 157 Quiet Oak Ct

You have chosen an amazing community as your new home. Once you are settled, please give us the opportunity to share our social and charitable events with you. We are sure they will enrich your "Southern Living" experience. Please consider joining the wonderful community of Woodside of Women. Looking ahead, we welcome both returning members and our new Woodside residents. Everyone is welcome to join us at our Fall Kick Off social on September 11 at the Woodside Plantation Coun-try Club. We are also planning a new resident progressive luncheon and a Fall hike on one of our many Woodside trails. Watch for details during the month of October and be sure to check out our new website which will keep you up to date on the many happenings: www.womenofwoodside.com Karen Carman Geri Barborek Judi McCarthy Membership Co-Chairs

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W.O.W. needs you! See the on-line newsletter or Life in Woodside for the various upcoming events, future activities of sponsored groups and community service opportunities. Remember that dues are Women of Woodside’s second biggest fundraiser.

Join or renew your W.O.W. Membership Now!!!

As a special incentive to join or renew ASAP, dues will remain at $25 if you renew before September 1st. In the last two years, W.O.W. has raised $237,615 for local charities. Membership dues represent a signifi-cant percentage of our give back contributions for charitable causes in the Aiken community. In fact, we give back in excess of 95% of all dues collected to the charitable organizations that we support. This can only happen through your membership and involvement.

Mail to: Women of Woodside Attention: Membership

262 East Gate Drive #139 Aiken, SC 29803

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W.O.W Membership Form

Membership Form or Renewal for Women of Woodside Fiscal Year July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019

$25 by September 1, 2018 - $30 after September 1 to June, 2019 (Payable to Women of Woodside)

Please complete the entire form so we can verify our records.

Name______________________________________________________________ Renewing Member____ New Member______ Associate Member_________ Woodside Address____________________________________________ Permanent Address_________________________________________________ Phone No._____________________________________________________ Email_____________________________________________________________ Mail to: Women of Woodside Attention: Membership 262 East Gate Drive #139 Aiken, SC 29803 NOTE: Dues are not tax deductible.

2017-2018 W.O.W. Directory of Officers and Chairs

W.O.W. Executive Committee

President Chris Jakubec 803-641-2011 First Vice President TBD Second Vice President TBD Secretary Tina Baker 803-642-2946 Treasurer Susan Chappell 703-919-9632 Community Service Co-Chairs Debra Van Geer 512-767-2605 Karen Pierce 386-279-8613

Past President Donna Horvath 803-641-6830

W.O.W. General Board Members

WELCOME & MEMBER SUPPORT

Co-Chair Karen Carman 757-593-9013 Co-Chair Geri Barborek 847-962-3160 Co-Chair Judi McCarthy 803-226-9187 COMMUNICATIONS Chair Mary Ann Wennemer 910-367-6145 SOCIAL COMMITTEE Co-Chair Marcia McDonald 803-643-1038 Co-Chair Lynette Brumfield 803-641-2333

W.O.W. STANDING COMMITTEES

FUNDRAISING

DECK THE HALLS Co-Chair Debbie Strock 912-667-1297 Co-Chair Marianne Berry 803-295-8423

ANGEL PROJECT/OPERATION SANTA Co-Chair Sharyn Greytak 803-514-2770 Co-Chair Tracy Spaeth 803-226-0743 SPRING GARDEN TOUR Coordinator Linda Rudd 803-643-7003

COMMUNICATIONS

WEBSITE Chair Beverley Bersticker 803-642-7801

PUBLICITY Chair Theresa Schuster 571-243-7837

NEWSLETTER-MAGAZINE

Co-Chair Gail Boule 803-641-4230 Co-Chair Rita Malloy 803-648-5408

FACEBOOK Chair MaryAnn Wennemer 910-367-6145

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SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

CAROLINA CRUISING Co-Chair Suzanne Eiseman 803-221-8189

Co-Chair Mary Fleiss 803-514-2021

PROGRESSIVE DINNER Co-Chair Gail Boulé 803-641-4230

Co-Chair Chris Amabile 803-644-9037

OUT-TO-LUNCH BUNCH Co-Chair Julie Brozowski 954-931-3240 Co-Chair Margie Robertson 703-919-8022

BOOK CLUBS Chair Judy Bends 803-643-8129

COUPLES BRIDGE

Chair Carol Smelser 803-648-6437

SCRABBLE Chair Alice Ingream 803-514-2801

GOURMET GROUP

Chair Rita Malloy 803-648-5408

SINGLES GROUP Chair Doris Larson 803-522-1006

WINE GROUPS Anne Flanagan 315-706-7608

Women of Woodside Mailing Address

Women of Woodside, Inc. 262 East Gate Drive, #139

Aiken, South Carolina 29803

Women of Woodside Website

Want the latest information on W.O.W. activities and events?

Visit the Women of Woodside Website at: www.womenofwoodside.com

Other Important Website Addresses

Woodside Plantation Property Owners Association www.wppoa.com Woodside Plantation Country Club www.woodside-plantation.com

The Reserve www.thereserveclubatwoodside.com

If you do not receive a copy of the monthly magazine “Life in Woodside Plantation,” contact Morgan Calhoun at lifeinwoodside@gmail.com, or telephone her at 864-517-7370.

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