March 2007 CJNBW Newsletter

Central Jersey Network
of Black Women, Inc.
P. O. Box 217
Hightstown, NJ 08520
NEWSLETTER
March, 2007

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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE:

Dear Sisters:

March is “Women’s History Month” and last month (February) was “Women’s Heart Month”. All of these activities, I feel, are telling us how important it is to take good care of our health. We are so essential in the lives of our loved ones, as wives, signi-ficant others, mothers, sisters, grand-mothers, and business leaders and other professionals. So, ladies, carve out some time each day for yourself to exercise, meditate, read, or do whatever it takes to relax.

Due to the snowstorm on February 13^th, we had to postpone our meeting and Black History Month program about the life of African Americans in Princeton. We will try

to reschedule the program with our guest speaker, Ms. Satterfield, who was also ill at the time. We wish her a speedy recovery.

I’m looking forward to our “Open House” at the Hickory Corner Road Library on March 25^th. We will be awarding scholarships/ book awards to women who are attending college. This event has been very successful over the years and we are proud of the women who have had the courage to return to school after being away from the educational environment for various reasons.

Blessings,

Joyce

March, 2007
*Sun*	*Mon*	*Tue*	*Wed*	*Thu*	*Fri*	*Sat*
				1	2- Lois	3
4	5	6- Steering Comm. at T.R. Library	7	8	9	10
11	12	13- No Regular Monthly Meeting	14	15	16	17
18	19- Joyce	20	21	22	23	24
25- Open House at Hickory Corner Rd. Library	26	27	28	29	30	31

**IMPORTANT DATES**
Sunday, March 4; 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Latina Women’s Council Annual Women’s History Month Breakfast. Joyce Abbott* will be 1 of 3 women being honored.* Tuesday, March 6; 7:30 p.m. Steering Committee Meeting at Twin Rivers Library. Saturday, March 24; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Comm. Health Fair at Hightstown HS. Sunday, March 25; 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. CJNBW Open House at Hickory Corner Road Library. The keynote speaker will be		Ms. Stacy Harley, an industrial engineer who resides in Hightstown. SPECIAL NOTICE There will be NO REGULAR MEETING this month, due to the Open House on March 25. FUTURE EVENTS Saturday, May 19; Soul to Soul - Hyatt Regency, Princeton. Taking Care of Our Community. Keynote Speaker: Jennifer Holliday. Princeton HealthCare System. Register online or call: 1-888-897-8979 http://www.princetonhcs.org/calendar

BIRTHDAYS

March 2 - Lois

March 19 - Joyce

If your birthday has been overlooked, please contact Ruth

DUES: If you have not paid your dues, please see our Treasurer.

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 Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls. We will meet at Ruth's on March 9th at 7:00 p.m.

Call Ruth if you are interested in joining "Reading Between the Lines."

**TIPS for March, 2007**
Lawn Chairs: To remove stains from white plastic chairs, use a solution of ¾ cup of household bleach, and 1 tablespoon powdered or liquid laundry detergent, with 1 gallon warm water. (Test solution on small hidden area to make sure that plastic won’t discolor). Wearing rubber gloves, scrub with a soft-bristled brush or sponge. Leave mixture on chair for 5 to 15 minutes, then rinse well.

PLEASE KEEP THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS
IN YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS:
We also send well wishes to the following: Regina Quince and her husband Kevin; Louise's uncle, Kevin; Illean's brother, Bill; Lorna's mother, and Ruth's sister, Laurel. We also wish Liston Abbott a speedy recovery from his latest eye operation!		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 Ruth know so mention can be made in the Newsletter.

**CJNBW Officers for Sept 2005 to June 2007**
President Vice-President Treasurer Corresponding Sec'y. Recording Sec'y. Historian Member-at-Large/Parliamentarian	--- --- --- --- --- --- ---	Joyce -- email Lois -- email Shirley Ruth -- email Jessica Illean Louise

**OTHER COMMUNITY INFORMATION**
Greater Goods Thrift Store The Greater Goods Thrift Store has opened in their new location at 413 Mercer Street (Rt. 33), Hightstown, NJ (Lucas Electric building). Greater Goods Thrift Store will sell high-quality donated clothing and household items. This project recycles community resources in a number of ways: by accepting donations (and reducing the waste of disposing of useable items), the thrift store will meet a critical need for affordable clothing, furniture, and household goods. Proceeds from all sales will fund family support programs and community partnerships that benefit families in the Hightstown-East Windsor area.