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President Frances Weekley 619-262-5512
[email protected] Vice-President Diane Roop 707-246-1999
2
nd Vice-President
(Hosting Coordinator) Sharon Boskovich 760-496-4278 [email protected]
Secretary Terry Carpenter 619-697-5607 [email protected]
Treasurer (Assistant Webmaster) Melvin Weekley 619-262-5512
Trustee Steve Gonzales 619-260-8178 Membership Hilda Branch 619-469-5807
HPR Delegates Frances Weekley Melvin Weekley HPR Alt. delegates Diane Roop Sharon Boskovich Webmaster Richard Steadham [email protected]
Newsletter Editors Frances & Melvin Weekley
HOUSE OF ENGLAND
www.houseofengland.org
House of Pacific Relations Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
NEWSLETTER April 2012
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday April 3, 2012 at 6:30 PM at the Hall of Nations. This will be a quick
meeting followed by refreshments and fellowship. Our highly esteemed guest speaker will start at
7:45PM. Bring your hankies because you will laugh until you cry!
(Meal meeting planned for May)
NEXT HPR MEETING: Sunday April 1, 2012 at noon in the Hall of Nations.
LADIES’ AUXILIARY LUNCHEON: Wednesday April 11, 2012 - at 12:30pm in Hall of Nations, hosted by House of Israel. Cost is only $3 and everyone is welcome- males included!
MEMBER NEWS
March meeting minutes: These have been mailed or emailed with this newsletter to save time at the April meeting. Please read so that they can be approved (with any corrections needed). Proposed cottage changes for 2012: Time line for discussion on piano and counter top has been changed to May because of our speaker schedule. Birthdays for April: Kenneth Josefosky and Pat Law. Lawn Program update: Our event is being advertised in the Union Jack newspaper this year! Diane has committees working on the lawn program and food planning. Please sign up to bring jam and lemon curd tarts, shortcake and one other typical English treat (to be decided). If baking is not your thing, please consider donating $5 or $10 for ingredients for someone else to bake. Lawn Program participation: Calling all ladies to dust off those lovely spring hats. We need you to sit by the stage for the program. Also, calling gents to escort the ladies and wear costumes if possible. A few Bobbies, Beef eaters, British guards in the crowd should keep things in order! Costumes: Please check your storage areas and dig out any costumes used in the past for House of England events. Bring them to the April meeting if possible. We want to use as many as possible in events coming up this year. Dickens Bicentennial display: Please bring any Dickens books, posters, pictures, memorabilia you are willing to display in the cottage to the April meeting. Our first temporary display is up and drawing a lot of interest. This will be our highlight for April and May. Diamond Jubilee display and celebration event in June: Stay tuned for details! Knitting tea cosies class: Meet at cottage on April 24
th at 7PM. Jean has offered to let us use
her knitting needles. Bring your favourite colour yarns. We can do this!!! St George’s Day celebration: Sunday April 29
th at St. Paul’s Cathedral, San Diego, This
evening service is always a special event in such a majestic setting.
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HOSTING AND HOSTESSING AT THE COTTAGE
Thank you to our volunteers.
Call our hosting chairperson, Sharon Boskovich to volunteer for future dates. 760-496-4278
Commitment is from 12 noon to 4PM, providing light refreshments and milk (teabags and sugar are
provided) and chatting with the visitors. Donations are accepted for upkeep of the cottage. (Cottage must have the doors open a minimum of 4 hours between 12:00 noon and 4:00pm)
NOTE: Rosie Lee Restaurant (Good English food) will give a discount to anyone purchasing food
items for serving at the cottage. Phone Lizzie Murray or email her at [email protected].
Mar 4 Victoria and Sharon
Mar 6-meet Dinner served by our chef, Keith Willis
Mar 11 Pat and Meegan
Mar 18 Jean and Delphine
Mar 25 Mel and Fran
April 1 Roy and Eileen
Apr 3-meet Diane, Shirley, Sharon
April 8 Sharon
April 15 LAWN PROGRAM
April 22 Earth day- Closed
April 29 William and Hilary
Reminders: It is acceptable to take $6 per host from the donations towards cost of milk and food- just let the Treasurer know for accounting purposes. Also, please let Fran know if you notice that any supplies need to be replenished.
Update on 75th Anniversary Mugs
There are mugs on display at the cottage. If a visitor donates to obtain one, please let Mel know when turning in the donations money. You can also pick one up at the Tuesday meeting. All members are encouraged to purchase some for themselves also. They are $8.00 each.
SPECIAL KUDOS:
Jean and Delphine braved the heavy rain and cold of March 18th and served at the cottage. (The weather was so bad that the lawn program was cancelled).
The visitors in the park were very glad of the hot tea and refreshments that included Jean’s wonderful bread pudding. Ladies, we salute you.
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Questions? Call Fran Weekley, President – (619) 262-5512
Richard Lederer is the author of 40 books about language, history, and humor, including his best-selling Anguished English series and his current books, The Gift of Age, A Tribute to Teachers, and American Trivia. He has been profiled in magazines as diverse as The New Yorker, People, and the National Inquirer and is founding co-host of "A Way With Words" on Public Radio. Yes, we have seen him on KPBS!
For us, Dr Lederer will share his thoughts and insight into the great adventure of becoming chronologically gifted, based on his just-published The Gift of Age: Wit and Wisdom, Information and Inspiration for the Chronologically Endowed. A book signing will follow the performance.
"There is only one way to live a long life, and that is to age. And there is only one way to age–with a smile. If you are able to laugh at yourself, you’ll never cease to be amused. After all,
you’re only old once."--from the Introduction to “The Gift of Age”
In The Gift of Age, best-selling author Richard Lederer shares wit and wisdom and information and inspiration about the incredible journey to maturity. The touching stories, fascinating facts, and rollicking humor will stir your soul, stimulate your mind, and tickle your funny bone.
Inside these pages--set in 14-point type and enhanced by Jim McLean's sprightly illustrations--you'll discover such wit and wisdom as:
* Why It's Great to Be Chronologically Endowed * Distinguished (But Not Extinguished) Leaders * Ageless Athletes * Valued Memories * Grandkids Say the Darnedest Things * The Lighter Side of Aging * Work vs. Retirement * Jest for the Health of It * Golden Poetry
Come and enjoy the great “Verbivore” and bring your hankies because you will laugh till you cry
HOUSE
OF
ENGLAND
After Monthly Meeting
April 3, 2012
7:30 pm
HALL OF NATIONS
of the House of Pacific Relations
2191 West Pan American Rd
Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 92101
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House of England Nutrition Column: by Suzanne McLay MS RD Spring Clean Your Fridge & Freezer
As spring is approaching, even in spite of our rainy days recently, our thoughts often turn to cleaning our homes, washing drapes, making things clean and fresh. However, how often do we think of cleaning out our fridges and freezers? How often do we attack the furry items growing at the back of the fridge or those unidentified objects wrapped in foil in the meat drawer? Food borne illness is a serious issue and a little bit of common sense and cleaning will help avoid these issues. Wipe up any spills immediately. And once a week, wipe down the interior walls, shelves, and rubber gaskets with a weak cleaning solution to sanitize. Food Storage Tips
• Wrap foods tightly with two layers of freezer wrap before putting in the freezer or use a vacuum sealer for an air-tight seal around the food.
• Store eggs in their cartons -- and don't keep them on the refrigerator door. • Don't wash fresh produce until you're ready to use it. Store it in perforated plastic bags, and use within a few
days. Bananas should not be refrigerated. • To allow for air circulation in either your fridge or freezer, don't overfill the compartments. Without good
circulation, it's difficult to maintain the proper temperatures. • Store leftovers in tightly covered containers within two hours after cooking. Use in 3-5 days. • Store food and cleaning supplies separate. • Keep potatoes and onions in a cool, dry location. Don't refrigerate them or keep them under the sink, where
moisture from pipes can cause damage. • Check use-by or sell-by dates on food packages. Remember, these dates don't apply once the package is opened. • Best-if-used-by dates are the most reliable ones to follow. They take normal handling into account. Put raw meat on the bottom shelf of your refrigerator, in a plastic bag. This will keep the juices from dripping onto other foods. How Long Can I Keep Food? It’s always best to err on the side of caution and use the mantra, “when in doubt, throw it out” but here are some guidelines from the USDA for how long to store foods and at what temperature.
STORAGE PERIOD
PRODUCT In Refrigerator
40 degrees Fahrenheit (5 degrees Celsius)
In Freezer 0 degrees F
(-18 degrees C)
Fresh Meat:
Beef: Ground 1-2 days 3-4 months
Steaks and roasts 3-5 days 6-12 months
Pork: Chops 3-5 days 4-6 months
Ground 1-2 days 3-4 months
Roasts 3-5 days 4-6 months
Cured Meats:
Lunch Meat 3-5 days 1-2 months
Sausage 1-2 days 1-2 months
Hot dogs Unopened, 2 weeks
Opened, 1 week
Prepared salads (egg, tuna, etc) 3-5 days Don't freeze
Gravy 1-2 days 2-3 months
Soups or stews 3-4 days 2-3 months
Fish:
Lean (such as cod, flounder, haddock)
1-2 days up to 6 months
Fatty (such as blue, perch, salmon)
1-2 days 2-3 months
Chicken: Whole 1-2 days 12 months
Parts 1-2 days 9 months
Giblets 1-2 days 3-4 months
Dairy products:
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Swiss, brick, processed cheese
3-4 weeks *
Soft cheese 1 week 6 months
Milk 5 days 1 month
Ice cream, ice milk - 2-4 months
Butter 1-3 months 6-9 months
Buttermilk 7-14 days 3 months
Cream cheese 2 weeks -
Cream 3-5 days 4 months
Sour cream 7-21 days -
Yogurt 7-10 days -
Eggs: Fresh in the shell 3 weeks -
Hard-boiled 1 week -
Pasteurized liquid 3 days (opened)
10 days (unopened) 1 year
Mayonnaise 2 months don't freeze
TV dinners - 3-4 months
Store-bought convenience meals 1-2 days -
Cooked meat leftovers 3-4 days 2-3 months
Pizza 3-4 days 1-2 months
Stuffing, cooked 3-4 days 1 month
Dough - tube can, cookies use-by date 2 months (don't freeze tube cans)
* Cheese can be frozen, but freezing will affect the texture and taste.
SOURCES: Food Marketing Institute for fish and dairy products, USDA for all other foods
A few tips for food safety…Happy Spring Cleaning!
My Prayer Give me the scent of an English field When the summer sun shines bright, Give me the fire of an English hearth That warms the winter night. Give me the sound of an English voice That fills my heart with cheer, Give me the toast in an English pub That is drunk in English beer. Give me this country small and great Where Englishmen are bred, For every country cottage small An Englishman has bled. Give me the hope of English love Beneath an English sky, Give me the hope of an English son Before my turn to die. Give me the pride of an Englishman, The pride of race and creed, And I will know that I am but an Englishman indeed.
Poem submitted by Dorothy Hoffman.
Whilst the Victorians were industrializing
everything in sight, their poets were harking
back to a gentler (and more idealistic)
England of days gone by.
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Oh, to be in England
Now that April's there,
And whoever wakes in England
Sees, some morning, unaware,
That the lowest boughs and the brushwood
sheaf
Round the elm-tree bole are in tiny leaf,
While the chaffinch sings on the orchard
bough
In England - now!
Robert Browning (1812-1889)
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Charles John Huffam Dickens (7 February 1812 – 9 June 1870) was an English writer, generally considered to be the greatest novelist of the Victorian period and responsible for some of English literature's most iconic novels and characters. During his lifetime Dickens' works enjoyed unprecedented popularity and fame, and they remain popular today.
Dickensian characters, especially so because of their typically whimsical names, are amongst the most memorable in English literature. The likes of Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim, Jacob Marley, Bob Cratchit, Oliver Twist, The Artful Dodger, Fagin, Bill Sikes, Pip, Miss Havisham, Charles Darnay, David Copperfield, Mr. Micawber, Abel Magwitch, Daniel Quilp, Samuel Pickwick, Wackford Squeers, Uriah Heep are so well known as to be part and parcel of British culture, and in some cases have passed into ordinary language: a scrooge, for example, is a miser.
Dickens wrote 15 (and a half) major works, several minor works, Christmas books and magazines. The created 969 characters in his writings!
He visited America twice. See details in the cottage display and take the challenge to “name the 30 Dickens’s characters” quiz.
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Beautiful lace tablecloth (1953 Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II Souvenir)
Donated by John Crepeau at our March Meeting.
It will be displayed in the cottage during our Diamond Jubilee Exhibit.
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March
Meal
Meeting!
Great food, good fun!
BBC Pasty Heaven joins the House of England, Balboa Park, San Diego, California!
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BBC Pasty Heaven is proud to serve the San Diego area through farmer’s mrkets and local events.
We do not currently operate a storefront so all local online orders must be made either by direct
delivery or at one of our farmer’s market locations.
Hilcrest Farmer’s Market
Sundays, 9AM – 2PM
La Mesa Farmer’s Market
Fridays, 2PM – 6PM
Poway Farmer’s Market
Saturdays, 8:30AM – 11:30AM
Order from the tempting menu of Pastys in a variety of fillings, or try some of our marvelous
wellingtons, shepherd’s pie, meatloaf specialties, or even sausage rolls, breakfast pastys and scotch
eggs.
If you can’t make it to one of the local San Diego farmer’s markets, order online!
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For Sale at the Lawn Program
Diamond Jubilee Souvenirs
Tea Towels Mug and Coaster Set Bunting-12 flags (12” x 8”) and 30’ long
