Central Jersey Network
of Black Women, Inc.
P. O. Box 217
Hightstown, NJ  08520
NEWSLETTER
APRIL, 2009

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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE:

Dear Sisters

 

HAPPY EASTER TO EVERYONE - and a wonderful Spring season to you, also.  Have lots of fun being outdoors, whether enjoying our many parks, taking long walks or just sitting outside after the long winter.

 

At our March10th meeting, we started a discussion on the future of CJNBW and there were many suggestions which you saw in the Minutes.  At this month's meeting, we plan to continue the discussion and  explore the suggestions, and hopefully come up with some concrete plans. 

 

If you were unable to attend the March meeting, your thoughts and ideas are still needed and would certainly be welcomed.

    

We finally received the letter from Hightstown High School regarding the awarding of scholarships/book awards.  The form was completed and returned by the deadline of 3/27.  We will now wait for the seniors to complete the applications and return them to us by May 1. The school wants to know the names of awardees by May 13.

We'd love to have your input, and look forward to seeing you on April 14th

Take care.

Joyce

 

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IMPORTANT CJNBW DATES

Tuesday, April 7- 7:30 p.m.  -  Steering Comm. Meeting at Twin Rivers Library?

 

Tuesday April 14 - 7:30 p.m. - Regular Monthly Meeting at Hickory Corner Road Library, Hickory Corner Rd., East Windsor 609-448-1330.  We will be 

 

 continuing our discussion on  CJNBW's future.  Come with your ideas.

Please bring a friend.  All are welcome to attend.

 

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Saturday, April 25 - 5:00 p.m.- Mayor's "Shining Star" Charity Ball to benefit Better Beginnings Child Development Center.  It is being held at Crowne Plaza Hotel in Monroe near Exit-8A of the NJ Turnpike.  Please contact the Day Care Center if you are interested in attending (609) 448-6226

 

Saturday, April 25 - 3:30 p.m. - "Annual Tea Social "at St. David's Episcopal Church, 90 So. Main St., Cranbury, NJ - $20.  Contact the Church if you wish to purchase tickets (609) 655-4731, or call Shirley.

  

Sunday, May 3, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.- Twin Rivers Spring Yard and Flower Sale, being held on the field by the Community Room (opposite the Twin Rivers Library).  Rain date is Sunday, May 17.

Sunday, May 10 - Alvin Ailey Dance Co. appearing at NJPAC.  Matinee performance - a good Mother's Day gift.

Wednesday, June 10 - Hightstown High School Senior Awards Night
 

BIRTHDAYS

Please contact Lois if your birthday has been overlooked.

April 24 - Regina

May 11 - Ondina

 

 

Steering Committee Corner --
This Committee is made up of the officers of the Network. We meet at 7:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Dr., E. Windsor, NJ., 609-443-1880. Any member can attend these meetings, if so desired.

 

The Book Club - "Reading Between the Lines."

The next book is "Gather Together in My Name", by Maya Angelou.   The date of our discussion is scheduled for Friday,  May 29th at Marcia's.  Call Ruth 609-799-7143, if you are interested in joining "Reading Between the Lines."

NEXT LEVEL YOUTH, a Hightstown/East Windsor based community youth organization is always in need of tutors/mentors.  This program supports the children of  Hightstown/East Windsor, and  meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Grace Norton Rogers School (Multi-purpose room) in Hightstown.  They are currently working with children in grades 3-8.  Their focus is homework completion, and general skill building.  They bring in guest speakers and are planning a few field trips.

 

For more information, contact Keith Jackson, 609-448-2176 or Eugene Lambert  609-672-1014. See kjackson@nextlevelyouth.us

 

Hear Every Cell Call Clearly!

 

The secret? While the other person is speaking, simply cover the mouthpiece, and your caller's voice will be crystal-clear--even if you're standing in a noisy spot.  Sounds around you are picked up by the microphone in your phone's mouthpiece and transmitted back into your ear along with the caller's voice, creating an incomprehensible jumble, explains neuroscientist.  Covering the mouthpiece prevents the problem.  (from Woman's World).

 
2010 U.S. CENSUS - If you are interested in temporary work, you may want to contact the U.S. Census Bureau, as they are in the process (I understand) of hiring a large number of census takers.  The website you should contact is: www.census.gov/2010censusjob/index.phb or www.WUSA9.com.

There will most likely be ads in local newspapers, so be on the look-out.

NETWORK MEMBER BUSINESS

Need to book a vacation?  Contact Hattie at Travel Ports & Voyages, 609-658-1229

Need to order delicious cookies for special occasions, contact our own Louise at (609) 443-4286.

 

TIPS for March, 2009

Stop Mold from forming - After using your bathtub, leave the bathroom door open and the lights on until the tub dries.  The airflow and light cause the tub to dry faster so mold can't grow.

Hydrogen Peroxide! Not only will it bubble up to disinfect your tub when mixed with water, but it doesn't give off toxic fumes like traditional cleaning products!

Clean the Caulk! Pour some rubbing alcohol into a spray bottle and spritz the caulk around the tub.  The alcohol will kill mildew on contact, leaving your tub clean and germ-free!

 

PLEASE KEEP THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS
 IN YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS:

Our continued best wishes are sent to the following:  Louise's uncle; Kevin and Regina; Illean's brother, Bill, Lorna's mother, and Ruth's mother-in-law. Also Louise and Walter.

 

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

 

GREATER GOODS
NEWS UPDATE!

 

GREATER GOODS THRIFT STORE

413 Mercer Street (Route 33), Hightstown, NJ  08520
 Located next door to Lucas Electric... look for the flashing red sign!

phone: 609-448-2702  --  e-mail: greatergoods@rise-community-services.org

 

Hours:

Wednesday & Thursday 10 am –7 pm

Friday & Saturday 10 am – 5 pm

Sunday 12 pm - 5pm

 

Payments Accepted: Cash, Visa and Mastercard

Donations are accepted on Saturdays only.

 

VOLUNTEERS ARE ALWAYS NEEDED! Visit the store, call or e-mail us to join our next training session.  Community-minded groups, retirees, homemakers and students are especially welcome!

Greater Goods Thrift Store is a program of
 Rise-Community Action Service Center, Inc.

RISE serves families in the Hightstown-East Windsor areaby helping them build or maintain self-sufficiency.  Proceeds from Greater Goods will enable RISE to offer essential family support programs in our local community.

For more information, please visit our website at
http://rise-community-services.org/

 

 

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