Central Jersey Network
of Black Women
P. O. Box 217
Hightstown, NJ  08520
NEWSLETTER
December, 2002
President's Message
Dear Members and Friends:

I hope that you all enjoyed your Thanksgiving holidays and are ready to tackle the next big holiday festivities!  However, amidst your schedule of shopping, decorating and celebrations, please pause and remember the real reasons for our celebrations: the birth of Jesus Christ. Reflect on the words of Mathew, CH 2: 9-11:

When they had heard the king, they departed, and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was.

When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.  

And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary, his mother, and fell down, and worshiped him: and when they had opened their treasurers, they presented unto him gifts, gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

I look forward to seeing all the members at the annual holiday party on December 15th.

Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy Kwaanza!

Sincerely,

Ruth Rainford Timins

CALENDAR
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
DEC  1 2 3 Steering Comm. 4 5 6  7  
8 9  10_Regular_Monthly_Meeting  11 12 13 14 
15_Xmas_Party  16 17  18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 31        
 

IMPORTANT DATES

Tuesday,  Dec 3 - 7:30 p.m. - Steering Committee Meeting at Twin Rivers Library, Abbington Dr. Twin Rivers.

Tues., Dec 10 - 7:30 p.m. - Regular Monthly Meeting at Hickory Corner Rd. Library, 138 Hickory Corner Rd., East Windsor, NJ.   This will be a business meeting and everyone feel free to bring a treat.  Also, bring a friend.

Sunday, Dec. 15 - 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.  - CJNBW Christmas Party at Ruth's.  Please put this date on your calendar.  By now you should have received  your invitation.  Also, remember to bring personal care items (per list enclosed with your invitation) which will be delivered to the Crisis Ministry in Trenton.  Put items in gift bags and mark for "Male, Female or Unisex".

NOTES:
We have received 4 "Thank You" notes from scholarship awardees, namely, Jackie Jackson, Barbara Mitchell, Grisel Rivera and Sharon Diane Wright.

HIGHTSTOWN COUNCIL
Marcia Duhart's name has been submitted as one of three to be chosen to complete the term of a Hightstown council member who resigned recently.  We wish Marcia lots of luck.

OTHER IMPORTANT  NOTES
The Book Club, now named,  "Reading Between the Lines" continues.  The next date will be decided at a future meeting.  

Steering Committee Corner
This Committee is made up of the officers of the Network.  We meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Dr., E. Windsor, NJ.,  (609-443-1880).  Any member can attend these meetings, if so desired. 
The Steering Committee has had several meeting over the past months, and our concentration has been the completion of the application for the 501(c)(3), which we hope to finish very soon and have it in the mail.

DUES:  If you have not paid, please bring your payment to the next meeting or mail it to our Treasurer, Shirley Vassall.
 

CLOTHING COLLECTION

We will be collecting clothing (in good condition and clean) for the Urban Women's Center and Dress for Success, (also known as Suitably Dressed) both located in Trenton.  These organizations assist women who are returning to work and do not have the proper attire for work.  They also need shoes and handbags.  Joyce will take donations for "Dress for Success" and Noreen for the "Urban Woman's Center."  Thank you for your help in this matter.  Your donations will be greatly appreciated..
 

CONDOLENCES

Doug and Linda Rivers lost Doug's mother last month and we send out sincere sympathies to the family.  Please keep them in your prayers.  
 
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS!!!
  
BEST WISHES & CONTINUED Good Health TO:    Arlene Banks, Louise Smith, Ruth Timins daughter, Nicole, and the mothers of Marcia Duhart and Lorna Jones, and Shirley Vassall's  mother-in-law.

Illean Fussell's brother, Bill has been recuperating after being hospitalized.  He is doing very well and we wish him a speedy recovery and continued good health.

It is our intention to remember all who are ill, lost a loved one or congratulate members and their families when achievements are made.  However, you must let Joyce Abbott (448-4511) know so mention can be made in the Newsletter.
  

TIPS

Dryer Hints

Did you know that dust and lint buildup in dryers is a leading cause of home fires?  So, for safety's sake, clean the lint filter after each load and the exhaust duct of your dryer on a regular basis.  If you leave clothes in the dryer too long, put a big damp towel in the dryer with the wrinkled clothes.  Set the dryer for 15 minutes and when it's done, take it out right away.  Presto, winkles are gone!

  
BIRTHDAYS
 December 1  -  Illean Fussell  -     31st   -  Shirley Vassall

If your birthday has been overlooked, please contact Joyce Abbott - 448-4511
 
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