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President’s Message
March Events
Save The Dates
A ‘SWIG’ of News
Newsletter Editor: Regina Graham
March
Newsletter
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Southbridge Women’s Club 2018 Board
President, Janee Przybyl Vice President, Theresa Pugh Treasurer, Janet Stevenson Recording Secretary, Joanne McCollister Corresponding Secretary, Susan Terry
Special Events Jane Tucker-Radley Faye Markwalter
Patriot Posse Web Master Nicki Hansen Regina Graham
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Message from The President
Dear SWC Members, After the Getting to Know Us event in January, I saw first-hand that the Southbridge Women’s Club has something for everyone. It was fun to see so many women at the event that were laughing and telling stories of their past and present. We have such a wonderful group of Southbridge ladies who want to get out, stay busy and give back to our community.
Because of all the interest in the interest groups, pun intended, I have decided to make sure that this newsletter introduces our interest group leaders and their groups of busy ladies. As a result, you will see that we have something for everyone. The Southbridge Women’s Club is starting its 8th year. Kathie Viall, a long term, energetic resident of Southbridge, is the founder of the club. Unfortunately for us, she and husband Bob moved to Mount Pleasant, South Carolina last year. I chatted with Kathie on the phone recently and I am happy to report that they are doing well in their new community. Kathie’s main focus is being grandmother to Livia and Kia and spending as much time with them as possible. Her most important ongoing search has been looking for a new hairstylist. I totally understand her anxiety in that area. Bob is searching for a new golf course, thankfully he’s narrowed it down to 2 clubs so the search may be over. Most of their time since moving has been spent locating and hiring a contractor to renovate their kitchen and master bath. Not an easy process since there is an abundance of potential clients for each contractor. Kathie recently joined a gym which she reported is a necessity since dining out in Charleston has been their favorite pastime. Glad you are doing well Kathie. We miss you and thank you for making our club possible.
That’s it for now. My parting advice is to stay involved, read the newsletter and keep having fun with your SWC neighbors.
Janee Przybyl
The Getting to Know Us event on January 25th was successful and fondly remembered. Seventy-five enthusiastic ladies attended the event at Vickery’s. They enjoyed spending time and catching up with their friends and neighbors while learning about SWC. All had the chance to renew their membership in SWC or join for the first time. Everyone also had the opportunity to participate in the 50/50 raffle. Board members Theresa Pugh and Susan Terry made sure everyone had the chance to buy a ticket. Note the picture with Malinda Smith buying a ticket from the duo. Unfortunately that was not the winning ticket. The winning ticket was purchased by Jackie Occiano, congrats Jackie!
Prior to the event, President, Janee Przybyl encouraged everyone to bring a small item from their past or present. It was fun hearing people’s stories from CDs they recorded to sorority pins from college to a button from their uniformed past.
Additionally, the women got to meet all the SWC board members and the leaders of the interests groups such as Marie Foley for the Dog Network and Sandy Anderson from Southbridge Service.
They got the chance to learn about each interest group and sign up to become participants if choosing to do so, which many did. Thank you to all interest group leaders, board members and all attendees. SWC certainly has something for everyone.
On Thursday, February 15th, a lively group of ladies from SWC enjoyed dinner and a show in downtown Savannah! Dinner at Billy's Place was filled with lively conversation, beautiful background piano music, and delicious meals. The production of Mamma Mia! at The Historic Savannah Theater was absolutely delightful, and a good time was had by all. Everyone there decided this would not be our last dinner and a show outing...so keep your eyes open for the next one!
Oh Mamma Mia!! – Malinda Smith
Renew Your Membership. Don’t Miss Out!
MAY 18th
TGIF Evite will be sent out
mid-April!
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR SPRING T G I F !
SOLD OUT!
Reservations Required Discounted Bar for SWC
(No coolers allowed, please)
Chicks With Sticks – Carol Gay
We had a good meeting this month. Lots of ongoing projects, new patterns to consider and a few items that have been finished. We are in the process of planning a field trip to Unwind, details TBA.
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The Southbridge Garden Club– Liz Casella
Women’s Conversation Group– Barbara Dunn
We recently gathered to talk about issues affecting women and to laugh and drink wine!
The Southbridge Garden Club is dedicated to educating and improving our southern gardens, environmentally responsible gardening using native plants, and contributing to Southbridge's public spaces. We have planted 3 live oaks, a magnolia tree, and an eastern red cedar that we lit for the holidays. Often people say "But I know nothing about gardening". That's what we are here for, you do not need a green thumb and we don't dig in the dirt!
Our meetings are held the 3rd Friday of each month, with a pre-meeting social time, a meeting, and usually a speaker on various topics ranging from plants to
even snakes. We go to the local gardens and businesses, and recently toured the Coastal GA Botanical Gardens' Camellia trail. Our February meeting featured a discussion with Gary Rowden, the landscape manager for Southbridge.
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Photography Adventures– Liz Casella
PUPDATE: from The Dog Network– Marie Foley
We are looking forward to hearing from guest speakers Dr. Kristen Hiers of Companion Animal Hospital and Macayla Eason of Bentley’s Pet Stuff. If you are interested in hosting either of these speakers or in learning more about The Dog Network, please contact Marie Foley at [email protected]. Woof! It’s All About the Dogs!
See Savannah and her surroundings through the eyes of your camera. From Cell phone to DSLR's, we learn from each other technically and artistically. Our outings range from museums, gardens, Wormsloe, Dunham Farms, downtown, Wildlife Refuge, of birds, architecture, and miniatures. After each shoot, we have lunch nearby and share our ideas and previous photos if desired. Recently we toured the Civil Rights Museum and March will be at Bonaventure. Outings are the 2nd Tuesday of the month.
Southbridge Women’s Interest Group
Beading -- Shirley Daniell --Meets monthly to work on jewelry creations.
Call 232-3784 [email protected] for details and to join.
Books Circles -- Debbie Yeagley –Groups meet at various times and days to discuss a variety of literature. Call 717-575-3151 or email [email protected] for details and to join.
Bunco -- Mary Williams --Meets during the afternoon each month in members’ homes, no experience needed. Call 912-344-4903 or email [email protected] for details or to join.
Chicks with Sticks -- Carol Gay --Meets first Wednesday of the month to work on yarn and all-fiber arts projects. Call 912-856-3506 or email [email protected] for details or to join.
Dog Network -- Marie Foley --Meets every other month to enhance your dog’s health and wellbeing. Call 954-562-6167 or email [email protected] for details or to join.
Gabby Gourmet Girls -- Roxanne Mustian –There are four groups that meet at various times, days and locations to enjoy culinary creations. Each group sets their own schedule. Call 336-339-9132 or email [email protected] for details or to join.
Garden Club --Liz Casella --Meets monthly. Call 973-610-6418 or email [email protected] for details and to join.
Photography Adventures -- Liz Casella --Meets monthly at photo rich locations. Call 973-610-6418 or email [email protected] for details or to join.
Plant Based Living -- Ann Meyer --Meets to enlighten and encourage plant based food plans. Call 912-790-7691 or email [email protected] for details or to join.
Southbridge Service -- Vicki Chubin and Sandy Anderson -- Meets to provide support for those in need in our city. Call 912-233-0732 or 912-655-0875 respectively or email [email protected] or [email protected] for details or to join.
Spangle Wranglers -- Nicki Hansen --Meets to decorate neighborhood with American flags during
patriotic holidays. Call 912-358-0668 or email [email protected] for details and to join the Posse.
Women’s Conversation Group -- Barbara Dunn --Meets the last Thursday of the month to explore
selected ideas of interest to women. Call 912-232-2302 or email [email protected] to join.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Photography Adventures
Southbridge Book Circles Reading Circle 1 Reading Circle 2 Reading Circle 3
You’re the reason SWC works, grows and makes things happen…
all for the betterment of our friendships and community.
FOOD
Gabby Gourmet I Gabby Gourmet II Gabby Gourmet III Gabby Gourmet IV Plant Based Lifestyle
GAMERS
Bunco
BEAUTIFICATION
The Garden Club Spangle Wranglers
Southbridge Service Group
ANIMAL LOVERS
The Dog Network
ARTS & CRAFTS
Chicks With Sticks Beading
Women’s Conversation Group
Here are our Interest Groups at a glance.