Central Jersey Network
of Black Women
P. O. Box 217
Hightstown, NJ  08520
NEWSLETTER
March, 2003
President's Message
Dear Members and Friends:

It is with a great deal of pleasure and joy that I write this newsletter for March 2003.  As many of you know, I survived emergency surgery a few weeks ago and I am grateful to be here.  My sincere thanks for all your visits, cards, calls and gifts of beautiful flowers.  But most of all thanks for your prayers and encouragement.  Your support really sustained me and pulled me through this difficult period.  As I have remarked to many, the network serves a great purpose in the community by gathering us into one family.

From all accounts, the celebration of Black History Month at the February meeting was a big success!  Thanks to the Steering Committee members and especially Illean Fussell, for making it a special evening.

As a reminder, the speaker for the CJNBW’s March 11th meeting is Ms. Betty Savage, LCSW from Capital Health System, who will be speaking on Mental Health for Women’s Well Being.  Take it from me, you can’t hear enough on this subject, so bring your family and friends and join us to get the latest scoop on how to stay fit mentally!

Sincerely,

Ruth Rainford Timins

 

CALENDAR -- MARCH 2003 ( Month of the Woman)

Sun Mon

Tue

Wed Thu Fri Sat
            1  
2_Noreen's Birthday 3 4_Steering_Committee 5 6 7 8 
9 10 11_Regular_Meeting 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19_Joyce's Birthday  20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28  29
30 31          

 

IMPORTANT DATES

Tuesday,  Mar. 4 - 7:30 p.m. - Steering Committee Meeting for this month will be held at Ruth's. Next month's will resume at Twin Rivers Library.

Tues., Mar. 11 - 7:30 p.m. - Regular Monthly Meeting at  Hickory Corner Rd Library, 138 Hickory Corner Rd., E. Windsor (448-1332).   The  meeting is open to anyone interested in joining the CJNetwork.  Our guest speaker for the evening will be Ms. Betty Savage, LCSW from Capital Health System. The topic will be "Mental Health for Women's Well Being".  Please feel free to bring family and friends as we are trying to have at least 25 persons in attendance.  Also, be on time.  Members are asked to bring a treat. 

Sunday, April 27 - Tentative date for our annual "Recognition of Community Person/s".  Please start thinking of name/s of persons for consideration for this honor.  Last year we recognized Albert and Brenda Werner.

OTHER IMPORTANT DATES:

Saturday, March 22nd from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. - The Community Action Service Center and the Hispanic American Medical Association (HAMA) are again hosting the 4th Annual Community Health Fair on Saturday, March 22nd from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Hightstown High School. CJNBW will set up a table.

Tues., May 13 (Approx. 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.) Career Day at Hightstown High School.  Call Linda Rivers if you are interested in speaking to students about your career and also mention CJNBW and the importance of volunteer work.

 

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. 

 

CLOTHING COLLECTION

We will be collecting clothing (in good condition and clean, for working women) for the Urban Women's Center, 1201 W. State St., Trenton ( contact Dir., Doris Williams (609) 989-1925) and Dress for Success, (also known as Suitably Dressed), 640 S. Broad St., Trenton (contact Mary - 989-6639 - from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.; Mon - Fri).  These organizations assist women who are returning to work and do not have the proper attire for work.  They also need shoes and handbags.  Thank you for your help in this matter.  Your donations will be greatly appreciated. If you have large donations, it would be best to contact these agencies and arrange for drop off and to find out if they have the space for large donations. They can use suits for men, also.
 
WOMEN'S HEALTH 2003 DAYBOOK (published by the U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services) can be obtained "free" by calling 1 (800) 994-9662.  When prompted, press 2.  You will speak to someone and provide your name, address and daytime phone number.  It is a very informative book that covers health topics that affect women, along with various medical hot line phone numbers and websites and is also a day planner.
  
BEST WISHES & CONTINUED Good Health TO:    Arlene Banks, Hattie Blanchard, Ruth Timins daughter, Nicole, and the mothers of Marcia Duhart and Lorna Jones, and Illean Fussell's brother, Bill.

We wish continued speedy recovery to our President, Ruth, who is feeling better each day.  She is appreciative of all the visits, phone calls, flowers, cards and, of course, prayers. These are the times when we really appreciate the sisterhood of CJNBW.

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

Keeping Flowers Fresh - Pour a quart or so of room temperature water into your vase, then add a preservative to the water.  If you didn't get one from the florist, try a tiny bit of baking soda.  Or, add a tablespoon of corn syrup and a teaspoon of chlorine bleach to a quart of water and mix well.

  
BIRTHDAYS
    March 2 - Noreen D.                March 19 - Joyce A..

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