Our December newsletter features the latest updates on Club activities:
Mingle and Jingle Meeting
Project Angel Tree
News Bites
Upcoming Events
Friday 1/10 5PM - 7PM Crafting the Most Beautiful YOU!
Saturday 2/1 10AM - 1PM NEW YEAR NEW YOU! Health & Wellness Expo
Thursday 2/6 11AM - 1PM HEART TO HEART Member Luncheon Meeting
Save the Date - Wednesday 4/9 COCKTAILS for a CAUSE annual fundraiser
DPWC Members Mingle, Jingle and Shop!
December's Holiday Luncheon was pure fun, with cranberry/champagne toasts, a lovely lunch, tons of camaraderie, and the opportunity to browse holiday offerings from 11 unique vendors. It was a festive event, with lots of time for "mingling and jingling!" Check out our Facebook Page for a fun reel of photos from the event. (And please LIKE our page while you're there!)
Our 1st VP, Judy Amiano received a lovely note from one of the vendors that she wanted to share with you:
Project Angel Tree
Ways & Means Chair Marla Freeman and her committee gathered, organized, wrapped and delivered Christmas gifts donated by our generous members as part of our beloved Project Angel Tree. This year, DPWC members made the holidays brighter for 51 kids from 24 families enrolled in United Way's SparkPoint program which is aimed at preventing homelessness and providing assistance to some of South Orange County's neediest families. DPWC's in kind donations, including donations of coats for kids through Supervisors Foley's annual coat drive totaled close to $5,000.
DPWC's Project Angel Tree, which provided gifts for 3 cohorts, plus contributions for one cohort through the City of Dana Point's Youth Program, and contributions from the County Fifth Distric's coat drive, all 69 kids in the South Orange County 2024 SparkPoint Program received several gifts from their wish lists, and a warm winter jacket or coat! Thank you to all who participated in this wonderful, heartwarming effort!
News Bites
Orange District CFWC News
The Orange District's January Call features the January District Council Meeting which will be held January 10th at El Adobe in San Juan Capistrano. The featured speaker will be Chritopher Berry rom The Orange County Fire Authority who will be sharing important information regarding disaster preparedness for fires, earthquakes, and suggesting appropriate disaster kits for our Club. Our CFWC Coordinator, Joan Kerr, President Kathy Belanger and several DPWC Board members will be in attendance. Many thanks to the District for encouraging attendees to bring gently used handbags for our upcoming Handbags for Hearts effort which will be featured at our February 6th meeting.
Board nominations for FY 24/25
It's not too early to start considering if you'd like to join DPWC's Board for a rewarding chance to become more involved in day to day Club planning, administration and policies. This year, the positions of Secretary, President, Treasurer, Ways & Means and Community House Rentals Chair will be open. Members (including incumbents) may nominate themselves or others at our March meeting. In addition, a nominating committee has been appointed by the Board in accordance with our By-Laws and will include Chair Monique Wolff, and Board member Judy Amiano along with one member at large (to be appointed soon,). They will be actively recruiting and will present a nomination slate to the membership at our April meeting in advance of our May voting meeting. Should you be interested in any of these positions, please contact Monique Wolff for more information.
Upcoming Events
Register for upcoming events on our website HERE or use the specific links in the headings below:
Friday January 10th 5 - 7 PM - Crafting the most Beautiful YOU: We will not have a regular membership meeting in January, but please join us January 10th to hear a very special speaker. Dr. Paul Nassif, a world renowned facial and reconstructive surgeon, best known for co-hosting the E! network reality TV show Botched with Dr. Terry Dubrow, will speak on the topic “Be Your Own Kind of Beautiful”, sharing the latest advances in anti-aging techniques. Bring a friend and enjoy light hors d'oeuvres and a beverage or glass of wine ($5/glass) while listening to this interesting talk by Dr. Nassif, who also happens to be a Dana Point resident. Read more about the event HERE. Tickets will be limited so please RSVP soon.
Saturday February 1 10 AM - 1 PM - NEW YEAR - NEW YOU - Health & Wellness Expo - DPWC and Lightforce Alchemy are collaborating to present an event celebrating an holistic approach to our health. Expert speakers will provide a series of brief talks throughout the morning on the following topics:
Learn how to Detoxify Your Body
Explore the Amazing Benefits of Acupuncture
Insights from a Nutritionist
Learn about Thermography - a valuable non-invasive tool to detect & visualize heat patterns and blood flow in the body
Experience first-hand the feel and impact of Sound Healing during our final session (bring a yoga mat).
A variety of vendors specializing in organic and natural products will be on-site to support your journey to ultimate wellness in the New Year!
Don't miss this fun event. Register HERE.
Thursday February 6th, 11 AM Heart to Heart Stay tuned for an invitation to our February meeting featuring renowned cardiac and thoracic surgeon, Dr. Timothy Lee speaking on the important topic of women's cardiovascular health. In addition, please start gathering new toiletry items and gently used handbags from your own closets and those of your friends and neighbors for our annual drive on behalf of Handbags for Hearts headed by DPWC member Lucinda Llambros (email with any questions).
Wednesday April 9th Cocktails for a Cause - Don't miss our major annual fundraiser benefiting Project SparkPoint. Save the date and contact Marla Freeman if you'd like to help solicit or wrap auction gifts and/or help plan this fun event.
Merry Christmas, Happy Hannakuh, and Happy Holidays to all our wonderful members! Wishing peace and joy to you and your families.
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