THE BLUEVIEW
Co Presidents:
Jennifer Wood 698-6241 jenniferbwood@yahoo.com
Elaine Davis 361-6588 etdavis@comcast.net
Hello Everyone!
Hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day weekend. Whether you have children or not, you still nurture the spirits of everyone around you and negotiate "personalities" at home and at work every day. Hope you got a chance to relax and take a moment for yourselves.
We are busily making preparations for the last events of the year. It is hard to believe that May is here and the summer is right around the corner. This year was an amazing year for us to be your leaders. We can't say we were "fearless", but we were certainly pleasantly surprised by how great it felt to embrace the challenges. All of you have continually stepped up and supported us and that has meant to world to us.
What a minute, this is starting to sound like a farewell speech and this IS the May newsletter. We still have a last burst of activity before closing dinner! There are more great things coming up so let's get to it.
First, the Anniversary Tea on April 28th was a fabulous success. Thanks to everyone who offered their teapots for the flower arrangements and thanks to Amy Masferrer and Mary Beth Grant who did the arrangements. Thank you to all the members that made dishes. We were also so grateful to have so many Juniors in attendance, not only did we have our recent active members, but we were honored to some past presidents: Robin O'Neil, Karen Gregg, Penny Ryan, Mary McLaughlin and Patty Bulman. As a club, we received our 75th anniversary certificate from some of the GDWC representatives and the Milton Woman's Club had a wonderful time celebrating their 110th with us. They were thrilled we were there and were deeply touched.
A few things coming up
1) The Mother/Child Etiquette Tea is coming up this Sunday, May 18th. A few spots remain open. Don't miss the opportunity to share an afternoon with your child, enjoy some special treats and have manners reviewed in a fun setting! If your kids tune you out when you ask them to chew with their mouths closed, perhaps it's time to have help from a pro! Marianne Cohen of Mannersmith will be there to work with children ages 4 - 8, addressing everything from table manners to phone etiquette. The event starts at 3 pm in the Great Hall of the First Congregational Church/The Centre School. Contact Lisa Viola at Lraskviola@comcast.net or 617-696-7103. It sounds like what every mother is looking for!
2) Thayer Nursery Program is set for May 15th at 7pm to "Get your spring on." We regret to say that it is full right now, but no worries, Thayer has been so great to us. We will definitely try to make more of these types of events available throughout the fall and winter. In fact, we have a few special events to add for next year!
3) Road Race is right around the corner on June 10th. Please contact Eve Nightingale at e_nightingale@yahoo.com or Jenny Kunkel jennyandkent@earthlink.net to request your assignments. Please note: We will be having a meeting the Sunday before the event (6/8) in the afternoon. There will be literature available that day and also the day of the race addressing frequently asked questions. There will be designated people with walkie talkies. Not to mention, we will meet up after the race is over and share a beer or glass of wine at the Club House to bask in all of our volunteerism glory! We really do rock! Anyway, we can't do this alone. We need everyone to pull together. We are in terrific shape right now and we are well on our way to a wonderful event. All we need are a few more pieces in place. Thanks in advance for making road race such a priority. We know this is going to be a great race this year.
The month of May will be gone in a heartbeat, so we want to remind you that scholarships will be reviewed and awarded to graduating high school seniors who live in Milton at the end of this month. Thanks to the scholarship committee for taking the time to read all 22 applications. It is hard work, but we know the committee considers it a labor of love and that is inspirational.
Lastly, Grill Night will be happening on June 21st and Closing Dinner will be happening on June 26th. Please be on the lookout for more information in future correspondences.
Have a great month. Stay calm and before you know it we will all be sitting in a lawn chair sipping our favorite social beverage. Based on the weather today, we may be wearing a sweater and wrapped in a blanket!
See you all soon and thanks for everything.
Best wishes,
Elaine and Jennifer
P.S. A note from Our Treasurer:
Please send all expenses to Eileen Cakouros by June 25. The financial books close on June 30, so anything receive after that date will be paid in September.
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To View the Calendar on the website click below.
http://www.miltonjuniorwomansclub.com/calendar.html
Eve Nightingale - 617-696-5370 - e_nightingale@yahoo.com
Prior to, or day of, that is the question. Please respond to me directly at bruceve98@comcast.net and let me know if you have not already. All members, who will be running in this event, will need to volunteer for a task that will take place prior to the day of the race. While I am excited to be moving along smoothly, we need the assistance of all of our members for this event to run smoothly. If you have already assisted us with envelope stuffing or some other task - THANK YOU! Your commitment is complete. However, road race is a fun event for all involved. Please feel free to assist again. If you will be out of town or unable to commit to the date of the Road Race event, please take a look at the items listed below, so that you may choose a task prior to the actual road race.
Bag Stuffing June 8
Early Registration June 9
Food/water pick up ongoing as we¬İlead up to the event
Your energy, time and assistance are appreciated. Without the success of this event, the MJWC cannot give the nearly $15,000 a year in scholarships and grant money back to the town of Milton. As far as race day community outreach and festive events, we have confirmed many product donations. While we continue to accept sponsorship, the t-shirts and banners have gone to print! To date, we have been focused on bringing in cash. Going forward, while we will still be accepting cash, we will be shifting our focus to the end of race celebration and family festivities. We have confirmed hot dogs, pizza, fruit, and various water companies. We still have plenty of room, and would welcome other establishments to benefit from exposure in this exciting event. If any member has access to a company that would appreciate this opportunity, please contact me.
To date our total cash is at $15,800, with $14,400 coming from vendors, $600 from friends and $800 from registered runners. We have many returning vendors and activities. Please take a look at the attached list of sponsors and donors. Show your appreciation to these groups by thanking them for their continued support of our event as you patronize their businesses. Many of these businesses donate because they feel that MJWC members and residents of Milton are their valued customers. A personal thank you from you will make this evident. And, everyone enjoys getting a thank you!
We are currently compiling a list of "commonly asked questions" for the road race - and you can all help! Were you present at last year's road race? What were your questions, or what questions did you hear from runners? If you have not been to the Milton Road Race, what questions do you have? Please forward your questions to me. We will be posting Q&A at the race, as well as divide them up to appropriate focus areas for quick reference.
The next Road Race Meeting will be May 15th at Starbucks, 7PM.
All assistance is welcome and appreciated. We look forward to working with each of you!
Annmarie Loughnane - 617-696-5151 - amlough@verizon.net
Maureen Skillin - 617-698-7033 - maureenskillin@verizon.net
If any member is interested in handling the Blueview Newsletter next year, please contact Annmarie Loughnane at amlough@verizon.net. The newsletter is a great way to participate in the club!
Rachel Schewe -617-296-2632 - rschewe@verizon.net
Book Club is meeting tonight, Wednesday May 14th at the home of Theresa Jolley to discuss Mayflower; A Story of Courage, Community and War by Nathaniel Philbrick and our June selection is Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson. We will be meeting on Wednesday June 11th.
Suzanne Martin - 617-654-2385 - smartin@bear.com
Laura Conway - 617-696-6329 - lpconway@comcast.net
Karin Mylod - 617-298-9509 - klmylod@alumni.bates.edu
Kristin Cain - 617698-1888 - Kristin.cain@comcast.net
If interested in joining the Community Grants Committee for next year, please contact our Nominating Chairperson, Eve Nightingale. And if you have any questions about the committee, please contact Laura Conway at lpconway@comcast.net or 617 696-6329
Co-Chair: Jane Busconi - 617-298-6035 - janeberry@htberry.com
Co-Chair: Lori Humphreys - 617- 698-4648 - lorijhumphreys@yahoo.com
Kimberly Zieselman - 617-698-6913- KZieselman@comcast.net
Jeannine Reardon - 617-698-6194 - jreardon119@gmail.com
Audrey Gavin - 617-696-4217 - audrey_gavin@yahoo.com
Meg Kaster - 617-696-7987 cmkaster@comcast.net
Martina Connelly-617-696-2538 MartinaConnelly@comcast.net
Patti Hoff -(617) 980-9042 patti@moveitwithpatti.com
Meals Coordinator
Courtney Affanato - 617-696-1249 - caffanato@comcast.net
The Community Service Committee's goal is to assist the community through volunteerism and donations/drives. We always welcome new ideas and participation.
As always, if you know of a member who recently had a baby or is struggling with medical issues, contact Courtney Affanato, our meals coordinator.
Also, please contact Courtney at the number or e-mail above if you would like to be on the list to make a meal.
****Thanks to all who contributed to the Mother's Day Toiletry Drive to benefit clients of the Food Pantry. As a result of your generosity, more than 40 women will receive a special Mother's Day treat this year!
Venetia Corson -617- 696-1264 - Venetia.Corson@dlapiper.com
Brandy Purcell - 617-959-4330 - BrandyPurcell@comcast.net
Luisa Thomas - 696-7449 - rlathomas@hotmail.com
Lisa Rask Viola - 696-7103 - LRaskViola@comcast.net
A few spots remain for the Tea on Sunday, May 18th. Don't miss the opportunity to share an afternoon with your child, enjoy some special treats, and have manners reviewed in a fun setting. If your kids tune you out when you ask them to chew with their mouth closed, perhaps it's time to have help from a pro! Marianne Cohen of Mannersmith will present a program for children ages 4-8, addressing common scenarios: introductions, table manners, and phone etiquette.
The event begins at 3pm in the Great Hall of First Congregational Church / The Centre School. Cost for the event is $25 per child. Attendees will also be asked to prepare an item for the tea -- a chance to enjoy some time together with your child in the kitchen. RSVP with your child's name and age to Lisa Viola at LRaskViola@comcast.net or 617-696-7103.
Co-Chair: Mary Beth Grant - 617-322-1182 - mbhg@comcast.com
Co-Chair: Amy Masferrer - 617-322-1093 - amy@masferrerlaw.com
Betsy Crowley - 617-273-5607 - betsy.crowley@hotmail.com
Patty Facey - 617-696-3680 - Patty.Facey@comcast.net
Annmarie Loughnane - 617-696-5151- amlough@verizon.net
Maureen Skillin -617-698-7033 - mskillin@verizon.net
If anyone has any ideas for future fundraising events, please let us know.
Maureen Fallon - 617-696-1585 - n8lyhappymom@aol.com
Tara Curry -617-696-3494 taracurry@gmail.com
Patti Elliott -617-696-8141 - pelliott@baystatept.com
Margaret Pellegri -617-696-0616 - mpellegri@comcast.net
Denise Queally - 617 322-1411 - denisequeally@comcast.net
If you are interested in participating in the Membership Committee next year, contact please contact our Nominating Chairperson, Eve Nightingale. And if you have any questions about the committee, please contact one of the current committee members above.
Rachel Schewe -296-2632 - rschewe@verizon.net
Playgroups are up and running. Please let Rachel Schewe at rschewe@verizon.net or 617-296-2632 if you are interested. I am also hoping to get a Saturday playgroup together. Please let me know if you might be interested.
Amy Delaney - 617-698-1450 - delaneypnp@yahoo.com
Tricia Heelen - 617-698-0850 - heelen@aol.com
Meg Kaster - 617-696-7987 - cmkaster@comcast.net
Our six week spring Story Hour session successfully began on March 4! We look forward to many fun filled sessions.
Susan Collins - 617-698-8689 - swealls146@yahoo.com
Ariane Foster - 617-696-1729 - ariane_foster@hotmail.com
Susan Cantillon - 617-696-3381 - scantillon@hotmail.com
Julia Ritchie - 617-291-4742 - jritchie011@comcast.net
Our spring event at Thayer Nursery, Thursday, May 15 at 7:00 PM, is currently full.
Mary Scott - 617-696-3169 - memscott@comcast.net
Amy Farley - 617-322-1068 - amykf426@hotmail.com
Shelia Argyle - 617-696-7085 - argyles@comcast.net
Scholarship Committee has received 22 applications this year! The scholarship review process is underway.
Venetia Corson - 617-696-1264- venetia.corson@dlapiper.com
The sewing club has not set a date for May. An email sent with the information. Also check Big Tent. Please call Venetia Corson (617-696-1264) if you need further information.
Susannah Quirion- 617-298-8610 - slq229@yahoo.com
Betsy Crowley - 617-273-5607- betsycrowley@gmail.com
Big Tent invitations have been sent out. Big Tent is a website, that we will use as a tool to connect members online, post events, important club info, etc. It is a completely secure site, so please feel confident in sharing your information. Please check your email inbox and your junk mail box for the invitation and follow the link to join us on our new site! If you haven't already paid your dues, you will be prompted to do so online when you join. If you have any questions, please contact Betsy Crowley, Big Tent Coordinator at 617-233-4397.
The Milton Shuffle is a great way to communicate to other club members about anything going on outside the club. If you know of other volunteering opportunities, fun kid activities, fairs, yard sales, or even if you need a babysitter or want to sell your bike we can put a note in the Milton Shuffle! Just send an email to amlough@verizon.net or maureenskillin@verizon.net.
Save the Date
Milton Foundation for Education Gala
Our History Keep it Alive!
Saturday, November 22, 2008
The Milton Foundation for Education Celebration for Education 2008, 10 Year Gala Anniversary! "Our History -- Keep It Alive!" is Saturday, November 22, 2008 at Lombardo's in Randolph. Co-Chairs Barbara Avitabile-Mullen and Ned & Alison Corcoran invite you to email them at celebration2008@msn.com to volunteer or make a donation. ¬İThis year's funds will be given to the Humanities/History Department in all six Milton public schools. Please keep in mind while traveling over summer vacation, ask for gift certificates, donations, hotel stays, etc. to some of your favorite places
Part-Time Work Available
GKR Residential, Inc. a locally owned residential real estate firm has an immediate opening for a part-time Administrative Assistant in their new Milton office.
Responsibilities include:
*Sales support to staff
of 5-10 agents
*Greeting clients
*Managing phones
*General Office support-filing, faxing, copying, etc
Interested individuals should have:
*Incredible attention to detail
*A positive "can-do" attitude
*Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel
*Superb organizational skills
*Effective written and verbal communications
*Typing skills (at least 40 words per minute)
Education:
*High School Graduate
*At least 2 years office experience
*Real Estate license preferred but not required
Send resume and salary requirements to matt@gkrresidential.com No phone calls please.
GKR Residential, Inc.
27 Central Avenue
Milton, MA 02186
For Sale Items
For Sale: Train table with Thomas trains and track (lots of pieces) $125.00; White computer desk $50.00; White Glider Rocking Chair with denim cushion $50.00 call Katy at 617-698-3367 or email at kbkaty@gmail.com
For Sale: All are 2 years old and in very good shape: (1) Fisher Price "aquarium" Cradle Swing (2) Fisher Price Bouncy Seat (3) Bumbo Seat and (4) Evenflo Exersaucer-Mega. Contact Jennifer McNulty at ecujen@comcast.net or617818-3517 for prices.
MOVE IT!
Move it! Dance Fitness Kids Camp: Week of June 23rd or Week of July 7th
9:30AM-12:00PM Monday-Friday. Choose 1 or both Sessions:
Cost: $130. Sibling discounts $10 off per child.
At St. Mary's of the Hills 250 Brook Road, Milton MA 02186
Register online at:
Click on Move it & Groove it Kids Classes
Space is Limited. Register early to ensure spot.
Schedule 6-8 year olds:
9:30AM: Yoga Grooves (both groups)
10-10:45AM: Dance Fitness
o Mondays: Pop I
o Tuesdays: Pop 2
o Wednesdays: Outdoor Team Games/Move it! Guest Instructor
o Thursdays: World Dance: Zumba, African + more
o Fridays: Hip Hop
10:45-11AM Snack
11-11:40AM Arts & Crafts
11:40-12PM Lunch & pick up
Schedule 9-11 year olds:
10-10:45AM
o Mon, Wed, and Fri: Arts/Crafts
o Tues & Thurs: Outdoor Team Games/Guest Instructor
10:45-11AM: Snack
11-11:40AM Dance Fitness (same schedule as 6-8yr olds)
11:40-12PM: Lunch & pick up
May 5th Pop Princess 6 week Session begins May 5th 3:45PM-4: 35PM
Mondays: Ages 6-8 at Santosha Yoga & Pilates Studio: 60 Adams Street, Lower Mills
(above Coldwell Banker): $60 for 6 weeks/ drop in to register.
May 16th Girls on the Move Pre Teen/Teen Cardio & Community Project:
Fridays 3:45PM-4:45PM at Santosha Yoga & Pilates Studio: 60 Adams Street, Lower Mills
Register online at www.moveitwithpatti.com Click on "Girls on the Move".
Zumba & "Moves for the Mrs." Strip Tease cool downs: Wed's at 10AM & Saturdays at 1:30PMat Santosha Yoga & Pilates Studio: 60 Adams Street, Lower Mills. $10/drop in or $45 for 5 class punch card. For more info on all classes, visit: www.moveitwithpatti.com or contact Patti Hoff at 617 980 9042