Before our meeting on July 12, members were able to buy raffle tickets for a 50/50 drawing held to raise funds for operational expenses for the Women’s Club upcoming Holiday Arts & Craft Fair on November 11 at the Clay County Fairgrounds. The raffle earned $82 and Carrie Cardascia won $41. Carrie graciously donated her […]
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On July 11, Women’s Club President Lorna Broughton and member Phyllis Skarbrevik delivered a check for $500 to Mandy Nelson, President of the Clothes Closet and Food Pantry of Orange Park, to help purchase a refrigerated van. Mandy graciously gave Lorna and Phyllis a tour of the facility which provides food, clothing, and household goods
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Went to the Orange Park Community Theater (OPCT) last night to see Little Shop of Horrors. I used the tickets that I won in an MPWC drawing. The show was fun with a lot of great singing and even a band besides being a great throwback to the 1950’s. I want to be sure everyone
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Following our June 14 General Meeting, members got to meet two of the four winners of our Magnolia Point Women’s Club Scholarship Award given in memory of Gisela Ferrell. Joanne LaBeouf provided a brief history of the Scholarship Committee that highlighted the 2003 beginning of the committee. The history also served as a reminder that
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Members enjoyed their monthly Wednesday game of HKF in the parlor downstairs at the Clubhouse. Members sign up and enjoy at least 4 hands of HKF, followed by lunch. HKF is also offered on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Congratulations to Alice Lodge – 1st place, Sharon Sprott – 2nd place, and Anne Bastress
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In remembrance on this Memorial Day, we share a quote from a speech given by former President Ronald Reagan on May 31, 1982, at Arlington National Cemetery: “The United States and the freedom for which it stands, the freedom for which they died, must endure and prosper. Their lives remind us that freedom is not
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If our members aren’t volunteering or attending meetings, they keep busy having fun! From HKF, to Bunco, to book clubs and movie outings, there is always something going on. On May 22, a group of members took in the showing of “Book Club: The Next Chapter”. After the movie, they met at a local restaurant
The Women’s Club “installed” their new officers for 2023-24 at the May 10 member luncheon. New executive officers for the upcoming year are Lorna Broughton, President; Donna Habing, Vice President; Pam Young, Corresponding Secretary; Marty Essex, Recording Secretary; and Linda Werring, Treasurer. Outgoing President Joanne LaBeouf thanked everyone who held volunteer positions the past year.
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Today, fifty-five MPWC members gathered at the Magnolia Point Clubhouse for their annual officer installation luncheon. It turned out to be a great day that included a little business, a lot visiting with friends, with a great program followed by the luncheon. The day began with a very brief meeting that opened with the pledge
Did you know that CalaVida means “Cove Life”? This annual festival started today with the Art Walk on Walnut Street and continues throughout the week, with the weekend being full of music and entertainment. Each day, different events are hosted in various locations in Green Cove Springs. In addition to the featured events, there is
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