Central Jersey Network
of Black Women, Inc.
P. O. Box 217
Hightstown, NJ  08520
NEWSLETTER
December, 2006

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Another Holiday Season is fast approaching and as it gets closer, it is my hope that we all take some time to remember the real reason we celebrate the season.  At this time, it gives me a great deal of pleasure to send Holiday Greetings to each of you, your family and other loved ones.  I for one am grateful for this past year.

Please pray for and remember our young men and women who are serving in the armed forces, and especially those in the Middle East.  A safe journey back home is wished for all.  Let's not forget the innocent people of the Middle East who are also suffering.

This year has been a very busy time for us.  We've had many guest speakers, had our Annual Open House and our "Woman of the Year" Luncheon, which is our scholar-ship fundraiser.

We have distributed a total of 7 scholarships/book awards (5 to women attending college and 2 to 2006 high school graduates).  We thank all our supporters as we couldn't do this without their help.

I thank members of the Network for their continued support.  I hope you are all ready for a relaxing few hours on Dec. 2, with "Tea" at ETS's  Chauncey Conference Center.  Don't forget to bring canned goods and/or toiletry for donations.

Remember, we won't have a regular monthly meeting on Dec. 12, but we will have our Steering Committee Meeting on Dec. 5 at the Twin Rivers Library.

Have a blessed, safe and Happy Holiday Season.

December, 2006

5 Steering Comm. at T.R. Library

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Sat., Dec. 2 - (3 p.m. - 5 p.m.)
"Tea" at ETS's Chauncey Conf. Center, Rosedale Rd., Princeton, NJ (609) 921-3600.  (16 people have signed up to attend).   Don't forget to bring canned goods and/or toiletry for donations.

Tues., Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m.
CJNBW Steering Comm. meeting at Twin Rivers Library.

No Regular monthly Meeting this month.

OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS

Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m. - "Next Level Youth", a group working with black youth in Hightstown/E. Windsor, is holding a fundraiser comedy show at Club 8 in Hightstown.  Contact Mr. Lambert, if interested in tickets (609-670-1014).

Care of Leather Boots:

To prevent winter salt or chemical stains, along with water and snow, treat boots with a commercial protect-all, or water-and stain-repellent spray before you wear them for the first time.  If they get stained, use specially made products, available at shoe-repair shops or in supermarkets.

1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.

2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.

3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.

4. Don't take yourself so seriously.  No one else does.

5. Pay off your credit cards every month.

6. You don't have to win every argument.  Agree to disagree.

BIRTHDAYS

If your birthday has been overlooked, please contact Ruth

Better Beginnings celebrating 40 years of service Better Beginnings is celebrating its 40th year of service to the community in a BIG way. It will start on December 3, 2006 with a "Day of Caring", and culminating with the Shining Star Gala on March 24, 2007. Appropriately, it is the business community that is initiating the "Day of Caring" since business and industry also benefit from a workforce that has available child care.  Businesses and organizations in Hightstown will be offering a variety of opportunities to participate.  For example, Rose Gallina, proprietor of "A Bit of N.Y.C. & more", a gift shop on Main Street, in Hightstown, will open her shop as a fundraiser for Better Beginnings.  Ten percent of any sales will go to Better Beginnings, but if more than 50 customers shop and buy, the percentage will increase to 20%.  Other stores, organizations and individuals may sell selected items with 100% going to Better Beginnings; place a collection can for Better Beginnings on counter; sell food and/or other consum-ables, with ??% going to Better Beginnings; volunteer at Better Beginnings; assist with this and other special events; run a raffle for Better Beginnings; make a direct contribution to Better Beginnings; display art work of the young students; offer information about Better Beginnings; provide a needed service to the center; provide needed materials and goods to Better Beginnings; become a Charity Ball sponsor; donate items for auction at the Charity Ball; take an ad in the Charity Ball program which will also appear in the book for other events, including Graduation. Better Beginnings Child Care Center 318 North Main St., P.O. Box 187, Hightstown, NJ  08520 Phone: 609-448-6226    Fax: 609-448-6523