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

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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE:

Dear Sisters

 

Unfortunately, the response to the questionnaire was minimal, so at the June 9th meeting, we will have to make a final decision regarding CJNBW's future.  Frankly, I must admit it doesn't look good and I will also have to admit that after 28 years, we may be at the end of our long journey.

 

So, I invite you to attend our meeting on Tuesday, June 9th, at 7:30 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Rd. Library.  This would ordinarily be our last meeting until re- grouping in Sept.

 

Our Hightstown High scholarship/book award of $1,000 will be presented to Ms. B. Downs at the Awards Night on Wed., June 10th at the High School.  We

   

congratulate Ms. Downs and her proud parents and we indeed wish her a very bright future.  Her application for the award is very impressive and you can see it at our June meeting. 

If we must come to the end of the line, I will be saddened, however, unless we have some new members and change our focus, I realize that we will close the door to what I feel was a very successful run.  Things change and we must let go even if reluctantly.  Maybe some other set of ladies will decide to form a black women's group in the area.

Have a very wonderful summer.

Take care.

Joyce

 

JUNE, 2009

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 29 20 27 28 29 30-Jenine's B'day

 

IMPORTANT CJNBW DATES

Tuesday, June 2   -  No Steering Comm. Meeting at Twin River.

 

Tuesday June 9 - 7:30 p.m. - Regular Monthly Meeting at Hickory Corner

 

Road Library, Hickory Corner Rd., East Windsor 609-448-1330.    Please bring a friend.  All are welcome to attend.

Main focus on future of CJNBW and disbursement of any remaining funds.

 

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Wednesday, June 10 - 7:30 p.m. Hightstown High School Senior Awards Night.  The recipient of our 2009 award will be given our check and all are welcome to attend.

 

Wednesday, June 10 - 7:30 p.m. - Forum on Municipal Consolidation at Hickory Corner Rd. Library.  This is being hosted by the League of Women Voters.  Locally, East Windsor/Hightstown will be affected.

 

Now through June 21st - McCarter Theatre - "The Brother/Sister Plays"

  1. In the Red and Brown Water;

  2. The Brothers Size/Marcus; or the Secret of Sweet.

For tickets, call (609) 258-2787 or www:McCarter.org

 

Starting, Fri., June 5 (3 p.m.-7 p.m.) thru Aug., the Hightstown Summer Farmers' Market (by the Lake).  This will be every

 

Friday.  For more information, visit - www.DowntownHightstown.org.

 

Saturday, June 27 - 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. - Summer Fete at St. David's Episcopal Church, 90 So. Main St., Cranbury, NJ. (609) 655-4731.  Great food, children's activities, DJ and a Pig Roast is the feature this year.  Adults $30 and children $12.  Family package (2  adults & 3 children (under 15) $85.  Raffle drawing @ 8:30 p.m. Contact Shirley if you have questions.

 

Saturday, August 1 - 7:00 p.m. - Family Movie Night in the Park will feature Disney film "CARS" at Etra Lake Park, Hightstown/East Windsor.  Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and pack a picnic basket.  Prior to the movie, there will be food vendors, games, inflatable rides, and the Hightstown High School Jazz Band will perform.
 

BIRTHDAYS

Please contact Lois if your birthday has been overlooked.

June 16 - Hattie

        18 - Ruth

        30 - Jenine

August 18 - Louise

 

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 current book is "Gather Together in My Name", by Maya Angelou.   The date of our discussion had to be re- scheduled.  another date has not been selected at this time.   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

 

Want a cool (different) lemonade for the summer?

  Try:  Pineapple Limeade:

6 ripe limes

2 cups cold water

2 cups cold pineapple juice

1 liter club soda or seltzer, chilled

3/4 cup of sugar (or add your own sweetener)

 

In a large pitcher, add squeezed lime juice, water, pineapple juice, and sugar; stir until dissolved.  Refrigerate until ready to serve.  Add club soda or seltzer just before serving.  Pour over ice cubes in tall glass.  You can garnish will pineapple slices and lime.

 

CONDOLENCES to Liston and Joyce whose sister and sister-in-law passed on May 16.  Thanks to all who sent cards or phone calls, or baskets.  All was very much appreciated.  We will very much miss her and her lively spirit

 

NETWORK MEMBER BUSINESSES

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

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

 

TIPS for June, 2009

Breath Deodorant:  For a surefire homemade remedy for bad breath, gargle with a solution of 1 teaspoon baking soda to 1/2 glass of warm water.  At a restaurant, eat the parsley, and wash it down with a big gulp of water--swishing around a bit to get the parsley flakes off your teeth.  Parsley is a natural breath cleanser, and nutritious, too.

Cabbage: To kill cabbage-cooking smell,  try one of these: 1) Add a splash of vinegar to the cooking water; 2) Drop a whole walnut into the boiling water, shell and all

 
Identity Theft - Reminder -  If you ever become a victim of identity theft, contact your local police, Federal Trade Commission (800) IDTHEFT), Social Security Administration (800)269-0271), and the fraud units at the three major credit agencies--Equifax at (800)525-6285; Experian (888) 397-3742 and TransUnion at (800) 680-7289

 

PLEASE KEEP THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS
 IN YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS:

Our continued best wishes are sent to the following:  Louise's uncle; Kevin (who's now at Water's Edge Nursing Home) 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.

 

No matter how you feel, if possible, get up, dress up and show up.  You may end up having a better day.

 

Each night before you go to bed, complete the following statements - "I am thankful for..........";  "Today I accomplished............".

 

However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

 

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