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

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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE:

Dear Sisters

Will you recall 10 years from today, where you were and what you were doing on January 20, 2009 when President-elect Barack Obama took the oath of office to become the 44th President of the US?  What an awesome day in the History of our country.

 

Congratulations to our new President and best of luck to him, his family and the new administration.

 

All members of CJNBW are being asked to come out to our Feb. 10 meeting.  I would like to spend the first half hour starting an important discussion  regarding CJNBW's future.  Please be on time - 7:30 p.m.

 

The rest of the evening will be devoted to the viewing and discussion of a film titled

 

"Amazing Grace".  This film is the story of William Wilberforce who was involved in trying to end the British slave trade.

Thanks to Illean for securing this film for our enjoyment in celebration of Black History Month. 

Thanks to those who brought in food donations for the Crisis Ministry.

Happy Valentine's Day to all.

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Take care.

Joyce

 

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IMPORTANT CJNBW DATES

Tuesday, Feb. 3  -  Steering Comm. Meeting cancelled

 

Tuesday February 10 - 7:30 p.m. - Regular Monthly Meeting at Hickory Corner Road Library, Hickory Corner Rd., East Windsor 609-448-1330.  Members are being asked to be on time at 7:30 p.m. for a 1/2 hour beginning discussion on CJNBW's future.  March's meeting will be devoted to this matter.

 

 

The remainder of the evening will be devoted to the viewing of a film in celebration of Black History Month, namely "Amazing Grace".  The story is about William Wilberforce who tried to end the British slave trade and met with great opposition from the Parliament.  His Pastor, John Newton who wrote the hymn "Amazing Grace" encouraged him to pursue the cause.

Thanks again to Illean for securing the film.

 

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Sunday, February 8 - 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Hickory Corner Rd. Library, 138 Hickory Corner Rd., E. Windsor - "20th National African American Read-In".  Volunteers are needed and are asked to "select and read aloud a 5 minute passage from a book authored by an African American".  You can read from fiction, non-fiction, biography, poetry or a selection from a famous speech.  This is done in celebration of Black History Month.

 

Saturday, February 21 - 6:00 p.m. - Annual Black History Program at Hightstown High and hosted by the Hightstown High School AA Student Awareness Club. They are asking for

 

food donations, ads and looking for vendors.  You can contact Ms. Easley, Guidance Counselor at the High School (609) 443-7738.

 

Saturday, February 28 - 2:00 p.m. - Benefit Jazz Concert sponsored by the Princeton Community and Princeton Regional Schools.

Featured will be Wycliffe Gordon of Jazz at Lincoln Center fame.  The concert will be held at Princeton High School, 151 Moore St., http://phs.prs.k12.nj.us/Directions

(in the Performing Arts Center).

 

The net proceeds will be sent to Carver High School in New Orleans, La.  For tickets contact Mr. Floyd at (609) 921-8429.
 

BIRTHDAYS

Please contact Lois if your birthday has been overlooked.

February 28 - Ann K.

March 2 - Noreen

 

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 "The Bond" by 3 doctors from Newark, namely: Dr. Sampson Davis, Dr.George Jenkins and Dr. Rameck Hunt.   The date of our discussion will be Tuesday March 3 at Ruth'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

 

Things to Consider:

  • Don't compare your life to others.  You have no idea what their journey is all about.

  • Frame every so-called disaster with these words: "In five years will this really matter?"

  • Life is to short to waste time hating anyone.

  • What other people think of you is none of your business.

  • Your job won't take care of you when you are sick - your friends will.  Stay in touch.
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 February, 2009

Fruits

Apples keep longer if you make sure they don't touch one another.

Strawberries can be kept firm for several days if you store them in a colander in the refrigerator, which allows the cold air to circulate around them.

Berries - Do not wash or hull any berries until you're ready to eat them.

 

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.

 

Please keep our own Louise in your prayers.

 

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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