March 2009 CJNBW Newsletter

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

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cjnbw@hotmail.com

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE:

Dear Sisters

March brings us:

Women's History Month

March 8 - Daylight Savings Time begins

Remember to turn your clocks for-

ward 1 hour.

March 20 - Spring begins

Welcome to spring which is a time for renewal. I look forward to spending more time outdoors especially at our local parks.

At last month's meeting we viewed the film "Amazing Grace" which gave us another view of slavery from across the ocean in

Brittan. One man's persistence in ending slavery paid off after a lengthy battle.

Our March 10th meeting will be devoted to discussing the future of CJNBW.

Please come prepared to discuss this important matter.

Take care.

Joyce

MARCH, 2009
*Sun*	*Mon*	*Tue*	*Wed*	*Thu*	*Fri*	*Sat*
1	2-Lois' B'day	3-No Steer. Comm.	4	5	6	7
8	9	10-Reg Mo. Meet.	11	12	13	14
15	16	17	18	19-Joyce's B'day	20	21
22	23	24	25	26	27	28
29	30	31

**IMPORTANT CJNBW DATES**
Tuesday, March 3 - Steering Comm. Meeting cancelled Tuesday March 10 - 7:30 p.m. - Regular Monthly Meeting at Hickory Corner Road Library, Hickory Corner Rd., East Windsor 609-448-1330. We will be		discussing CJNBW's future. Come with your ideas Another matter we will be discussing is the matter of awarding scholarships to Hightstown High School graduating seniors.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Saturday, March 14 - 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. - The Latina Women's Council of Mercer County, Inc. will hold their annual "Women's History Month" breakfast at the Mercer County Park Boat Marina, W. Windsor. Tickets are $30. Please call for tickets if you wish to attend - (609) 443-4836 or (609) 203-3487. RSVP by March 11.

Saturday, March 14 ( 8:00 p.m.) and Sunday, March 15 - (3:00 p.m.) - Passage Theatre Company 205 E. Front St., Trenton, NJ (609) 392-0766 - Presents: "Ethel Waters - His Eye is on the Sparrow". This is a one-woman show. Cost - $20 with a 20% discount for senior citizens.

Sunday, March 23 - 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Elks Lodge, 110 Hickory Corner Rd. - In support of Hightstown High School after prom activities. Cash for Gold Party. The senior class will receive a portion of the proceeds.

This seems a good way to sell jewelry you don't use anymore.

Thursday, March 19 - Eat at T.G.I. Friday's, Rte. 130, East Windsor, and support "After Prom" activities of Hightstown High School. Let your server know that you are there to support HHS After Prom program. A percentage of your bill will go towards their account

Saturday, April 25 - 6.p.m. - Better Beginnings Day Care Center Annual Mayor's "Shining Star " Charity Ball. This year it is being held at Crowne Plaza Hotel in Monroe Twp. (exit 8A off NJ Turnpike. Please contact the Day Care Center for tickets (609) 448-6226.

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

BIRTHDAYS

Please contact Lois if your birthday has been overlooked.

March 2 - Noreen

March 19 - Joyce

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 scheduled for Tuesday March 3 at Ruth's was cancelled due to the snow storm. Another date will be announced. 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 take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
You are not so important that you have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
No one is in charge of your happiness except you.

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

Don't throw out leftover wine. Freeze into ice cubes for future use in casseroles and sauces.

When boiling corn on the cob, add a pinch of sugar to help bring out the corn's natural sweetness.

Wrap celery in aluminum foil when putting in the refrigerator and it will keep for weeks.

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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