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Antioch Woman’s Club Newsletter

August 2012

Club Officers Maureen Fremgen, President Jean Johnson, President-Elect Lynne Fletcher, Vice President Nancy Morici, Recording Secretary Karen Schnur, Corresponding Secretary Karen Nolan, Treasurer Linda Valentino, Parliamentary Advisor Jane Fraser, Newsletter Editor Trudy Anderson, Elfreide Hansen, Lynne Fletcher; Newsletter Committee Jane Fraser, Lynne Fletcher, Judy McKillip Photographers For information about membership, Contact….

Debi McGuffin, debi.mcguffin@comcast.net

Or write to…..

Antioch Woman’s Club PO Box 282 Antioch IL 60002

. The Antioch Woman’s Club meets on

the second Wednesday of every month at 1:00 PM at the Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church

24300 W. Grass Lake Rd. Antioch, IL. 60002

847-395-1660

Upcoming Events

August 5 Bake Sale 8-5 Williams Park August 13 Board meeting 10 AM September 10 Board meeting 10 AM September 12 Opening luncheon/General meeting Parkway Banquets, Ingleside Please bring backpacks and school supplies for Open Arms Mission Collection for Operation Afghanistan September 20 Bridge 9:30 every Thursday at Senior Center September 20 Book Club 12 PM September 26 10th District meeting/ Registration 10AM October 8 Board meeting 10 AM October 10 General meeting Please bring paper products or toiletries for Safe Place October 12, 13 Great Lakes Regional meeting-Oakbrook October 24 New Member Tea November 9 10th District Ways and Means Event Midlane November 12 Board meeting 10 AM November 14 General meeting Purse Auction/purses needed Cash collection for Christmas gifts for VA hospital Collections for Operation Afghanistan Clothing Drive for A Safe Place

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President’s Corner Dear Members of the Antioch Woman’s Club, Our summer has been eventful and hopefully we are all surviving the heat. Your new board and chairwomen are continuing to work during the

summer to get started on the right foot for the coming club year of 2012–2013. We are all new in our positions, and we all are striving to make our club fulfilling and successful in our endeavors. Please be kind to us as we start our new journey. We are going to try to start a reading program under the direction of the new Education Chairs, Mary Beth Walsh and Jean Haling. Hopefully, we can start soon with your help. We will need committed volunteers. We rely on all our members volunteering their services for the club activities. Even though we all are growing in age, we must not stop growing in mind and will. We have talented intelligent women in our club. We would like to use your talents in order to be a successful club. New members don’t be shy; ask how you can be of help. Don’t wait to be asked. We have many ways to put your talents to work. We are hoping to see you at the bake sale with your donated goodies on August 5th at the Antioch Lion’s BBQ/Rescue Squad Auction at Williams Park and at the Opening Luncheon on September 12th at Parkway Banquets in Round Lake Heights. (See the newsletter for details) Here’s to a great year!!! Maureen Fremgen President Membership Debi McGuffin Hi Ladies. Hope you’re having a good summer and staying cool, or at least trying to. Since the last newsletter, there have been some new members, as well as some address and e-mail changes. Please note these changes as shown below and update your membership booklet to reflect them for your future

reference. I look forward to seeing everyone in September at our opening luncheon. New Members: Phyllis Bauer 860 Red Hawk Drive Antioch, IL 60002 847/838-2641 Nancy Cummings 38462 N. Burr Oak Lane Wadsworth, IL 60083 847/263-1413 nancy.jacks@yahoo.com Reinstated Members: Elizabeth Pierik 42407 N. Woodbine Ave. Antioch, IL 60002 847/ 395-5591 marcobjp@aol.com Sandra Rebechini 1120 Fortress Court McHenry, IL 60050 847/ 973-0999 Address Changes: Nancy Rentner 258 Hickory Lane Antioch, IL 60002 847/395-3455 Barb Ocwieja 23892 W. Sarah Court Antioch, IL 60002 Jean Mehnert c/o 25337 W. Cedar Crest Lake Villa, IL 60046 Angela Maras 2621 Cove Cay Drive #801 Clearwater, FL 33760 727/536-0039 marscodan@aol.com AWC 2012-2013 Programs Karen Wehrheim October 10 Kenny Wayne, Music Is My Life November 14 Purse Auction: Bring your new and gently used purses to be auctioned January 9 Joanne Kizior, The Importance of Color February 13 Kate Erd, The Lure and Lore of Spices

Email Changes: Trudy Anderson truanders@aol.com Sue Lengvenis suelengvenis@hotmail.com Debi McGuffin debi.mcguffin@comcast.net Kitch Pecci pecci12@comcast.net Audrey Lyle alyle39@comcast.net Sharon Oldenburger sharolden@yahoo.com

Please direct any membership-related business to me ~ Debi McGuffin at debi.mcguffin@comcast.net or call me at 847-395-6573. Mentoring Program Please get ready for a new year of mentoring our newest members. If anyone has any questions regarding their mentoring responsibilities please contact me via my email or phone number above.

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Membership ~ New Member Invitational Tea Ladies, it is also that time of year again when we want to start growing our membership. The AWC’s New Member Invitational Tea will be held this year on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at 1:00pm. We would like to remind all of you to think of new candidates who would like to become members and invite them to join us at our tea. Please complete the attached form at the back of this newsletter and send it to me if you plan to attend. It is open to all current members and certainly any guests (possible new members) you would like to bring along. Yes, indeed, new members are welcome!! Social Committee Dianne Suskin Eva Hawryluk Welcome Ladies, We hope you enjoyed your summer and are excited about visiting with all your old and new friends at the Opening Luncheon on September 12, 2012. Please feel free to bring guests to the luncheon. Enjoy an afternoon overlooking Long Lake at Parkway Banquets, 24212 Lake Shore Drive in Ingleside. Social hour starts at 11, and lunch will be served at noon. The cost is only $20, payable to the Antioch Woman’s Club. The menu includes boneless chicken breast in Marsala wine and mushroom sauce OR lightly breaded tilapia. Lunch includes a tossed salad, steamed mixed vegetables, homemade twice-baked potatoes, rolls, dessert, and coffee or tea. Please use the form at the end of the newsletter to make your reservation and menu choice. Please respond by the deadline of August 22.

Ways and Means Beverly Amburgey ANNUAL BAKE SALE – AUGUST 5, 2012 8-5 Hi Everyone! It’s that time of the year again! Our 2nd biggest fundraiser of the year will take place on August 5 from 8-5, in conjunction with the Antioch Lions Club. The location is Williams Park behind the Library, just north of the Train station. Thanks to our AWC Board for getting this newsletter out to inform our members. No excuses for not being notified!!!! I will ask our committee members to call and remind you if you volunteered to work the booth that Sunday and to let you know your hours. IMPORTANT: There will be a short meeting of the Ways and Means committee on July 27 at 11:00 in the Library Room of the Senior Center. What Can I Make For the Sale????? We are in a scorcher of a summer! Therefore, we cannot sell any items that have cheese or perishable ingredients. We are outside without refrigeration. Cookies, bars, cakes, etc should be packaged into smaller portions on plates or in bags. Remember, we eat with our eyes first and presentation is important. STORE BOUGHT DO NOT SELL (See next paragraph). Not a Baker, No Oven, Just Don’t Feel Like It! For those ladies who just can’t participate, please consider a donation to the AWC in the form of a check or cash the day of the sale. You could also send your checks to Karen Noland, 40840 N. Grand Ave., Antioch, IL 60002. How Much? $5-10 is suggested! BAKED GOODS DROP OFF: I would like some items dropped by 8:30 and then again about 12:00. If you are working the booth, you can bring it when you come. What I am aiming for is a fresh inventory throughout the day. One Last Thing!!!!!!!!!!! I have some big shoes (size 6?) to fill! Let’s make this event a success so that AWC can continue with all our philanthropic work!!!!!!! TO REACH ME: email (milescircle@yahoo.com) 847-401-0695

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The Art Committee Judy Schieck LADIES!! DON'T FORGET TO BRING

YOUR WONDERFUL PHOTOS FOR THE 2013 CALENDAR IN SEPTEMBER. The photos will be judged by the membership at the September meeting. If possible, try to submit horizontal photos, preferably in color, and 5" x 7" in size. Only 2 photos per person, please. At least 13 photos will be chosen: one for the cover and one for each month. We may need 12 more, depending on the cost. This means more of you need to submit your photos. So come on, Ladies, show us your artistic flair--that eye that equals a camera’s lens! Any questions call Judy Schieck 847-395-8120 See you in September!!!!

Public Issues Susan Straley Pam Brown As in prior years, Public Issues has a number of projects planned for the fall. We look forward to your participation and generosity in the projects we sponsor. The focus of these activities is assisting those less fortunate than we are. At the September Opening luncheon, we will be collecting items for Operation Backpack. Please bring backpacks (new or slightly used) or school supplies. These will be donated to Open Arms Mission for needy children in Antioch, Lake Villa, and Lindenhurst. October’s project is “Make a Difference Day.” Please bring paper products and/or toiletries to the October meeting. These will be donated to A Safe Place, which is our local Domestic Violence Shelter.

In November, we will pass a basket for cash donations to be used for Christmas gifts for the VA Hospital. During the December Christmas Luncheon, our committee is requesting donations of unwrapped Christmas gifts for A Safe Place. Coupons Throughout the 2012-2013 year, we will be gathering coupons to send to military posts. This is one way of showing our overseas military families that we appreciate the sacrifices they are making for the defense of our country. This activity will be headed up by Sigrid Brueggemann. Please deliver your coupons to Sigrid at the monthly meetings. The coupons should be sorted into five categories: (1) Baby Products, (2) Food, (3) Health and Beauty, (4) Household Goods, or (5) Pets. Please place in and envelope labeled with the appropriate category. Coupons must be within 3 months of the expiration date. Also, be sure to include your name and the number of hours you spent cutting and sorting with your coupon submission. Veterans Affairs The first Monday of the month (October through May), volunteers from our club will car pool to the North Chicago Veteran’s Medical Hospital to play Bingo and serve a treat to the veterans. Please contact Bonnie Bakutis if you are able to participate in this worthwhile activity. International Outreach Mary Ware Lee Anderson and I would like to thank Joanne Dugenske, Tiffany Voracek, Karen Floeter, Hilda Wollschlaeger, Lois Werner, Barbara Beese, Marilyn Bies, Erika Rehberger, Kitch Pecci, Karen Noland, and Nancy Morici for all of their work in cutting, sewing, and coming up with great color schemes for 17 quilts. A special shout out goes to Evelyn Miller who tied all of them. We are so grateful for your support and hard work. We will try to meet the third Wednesday of each month at the Meeting House from 9-12 AM beginning in September and going through May (not December). If anyone has any material they would like to donate, we can always use it. Everyone is welcome to come; if you do not sew, we need your eye for color, cutting and pinning, and putting together kits.

Our Spring Art Show was a huge success!

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This year besides the quilts, we will try to work on pillowcases for our soldiers, children's dresses, and children's hospital gowns. If you have any questions, call me at 847-838-5677

International Affairs Lorraine Oren In July, 2012, 1907 stamps were mailed to the Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart in Frankfort, Illinois. The Sisters sell these stamps to collectors and use the

monies to support their areas of service to the poor of Brazil. However, I received notice today that the Franciscan Sisters are no longer collecting stamps for the missions as postage has increased and they have no sisters who can cut and sort the stamps. They thanked us for our support and said the stamps I mailed in July will be processed. Stamp donors for this mailing were: Linda Bakula, Sigrid Bueggemann, Judy McKillip, Nancy Morici, Karen Noland, Lorraine Oren, Florence Pedersen, Erika Reinberger, Sally Rodgers, Mary Ware, Hilda Woelschlaeger, and several anonymous donors. Thanks to all who have helped with this endeavor.

Health and Home Life Joan Foss During the coming club year, the health committee will be starting a new project: we will be forming a group that wishes to

learn CPR from the Antioch Rescue Squad. I will be giving more details during our opening lunch. We will continue to support breast cancer awareness by participating in the Relay for Life and wearing pink in October. In February we will encourage everyone to wear red in recognition of heart health month. In January we will be going to Winchester House to throw a birthday party for the residents. Everyone is welcome, and the time and date will be announced later. Every club meeting I hope to have some information to pass on that will involve ways to keep us happy, healthy and active. I'm looking forward to my new position and hope that if you

have any suggestions for topics or projects, you will let me know. Domestic Violence Audrey Lyle

It may sound like a long time away, but it will come fast. We will be holding another clothing drive in November. We hope you start accumulating both winter and summer clothing for women and children. They use and appreciate everything we give them. Below is an excerpt from one of the thank you letters we received from Safe Place.

"It is not just monetary donations that ensure that our organization can continue to provide for victims. It is also the items that so many supporters provide us on a daily basis - the paper products and toiletries that make everyday life possible, the clothing that keeps victims warm, and the food that nourishes women and children who left everything behind when they fled violent homes seeking safety. It is the special touches like Mother's Day gifts and holiday toys that help to brighten lives during times of turbulent change, those momentary bits of pampering in the midst of struggle; and those sunny afternoons spent playing basketball while participating in a summer camp that helps children who are homeless to have a summer "just like any other kid."

This year let's try to be as generous as possible to help these families in need.

President-Elect Jean Johnson and Conservation Co-

Chair Betty Chornoby chat at an AWC meeting.

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Conservation Karen Nolan Hope you all are staying cool and enjoying your summer. I am happy to have Betty Chornoby as my co-chair for the next two years. We are

hoping to start at least one new program involving conservation this year. Our first project will be our Fall Adopt-A-Highway cleanup. We have chosen Wednesday, September 19th with a rain date of Thursday, September 20th. Please sign up at the opening luncheon to join us. The more the merrier!

Book Club Marlene Fernandez Just held our Annual Club Picnic and it was a fun time (in spite of being a tad bit warm out there…okay…sweltering). Audrey Lyle was a super hostess (after all it was her house). She had everything organized just BEAUTIFULLY to go with her beautiful home. Thank you so much, Audrey. Lunch was outside on her patio and the book exchange was indoors (air conditioned of course) and we did a water balloon toss in the front yard (for all her neighbors to see!) Let it be known we still have great giggling ability. Since it was a "Luau Theme," we had our share of pineapples, salads and fruit. We also had chicken tenders and fantastic desserts. All excellent. Sorry some could not attend, and we missed you all. We really missed Fran Groff but understand she was having fun elsewhere!

Our next book club will be the 3rd Thursday of the month, September 20th, at the Senior Center. Hope to see you there. Everyone in the club is welcome to attend. All you need to do is bring a book and a short review on it and be willing to pass the book. Book reviews will now include all types of e-books or Library media. Book reviews start at 1pm. Bag lunch or order out at noon! The Book Club Scholarship Committee has named Oksana Hawryluk for the $2,000,00 scholarship. She is the daughter of Eva Hawryluk, one of our club members. She is currently a Teachers Assistant and attends Dominican University. I have invited her to our opening luncheon and she has accepted to come and meet with everyone. I would like to thank the committee for an outstanding job. See you in September. Call me at (262) 862-2767 for more info. Operation Afghanistan Pat Rung In September, November, February and April, I will be collecting for Operation Afghanistan. Our troops are still over there and in harm’s way daily. They need our support now more than ever. I once again remind all that we have many female military members, so female hygiene products are very much appreciated and needed. Sample sizes are great; small packages are easy to put in one’s backpack. The troops appreciate everything; I will have a list on the table for members to take for future contributions. The list includes things like note pads, pens, notebooks, stationery, stamps, and envelopes of all sizes. Ladies, check your stashes and see what you can share. If you are unable to bring the items to the meeting, give me a call at 847-356-9398 (Pat Rung), and I will gladly come by and pick up your contribution.

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Hostess Committees 2012-2013

September 12, 2012 (Opening Lunch) LINDA BAKULA JANE CVETKOVICH Kathleen (Kitch) Pecci Mary Matulka Marilyn Baeckelandt Sue Lengvenis Jane Larson Pat Forth Donna McKeown Mary Clark Carol Coker Nancy Andretich Angie Fasolo October 10, 2012 SIGRID BRUGGEMANN ERIKA REHBERGER Sheila Eisen Kris Squier Carolyn Van Patten Arlene Lonergan Sherry Kerkman Sally Rodgers Tiffney Voracek Laura Walker Fran Molloy Nancy Cummings Bonnie Wolff November 14, 2012 NANCY ZITKUS ELFREDA HANSEN Elaine Ogrin Marlene Coin Grau Valloni Geri Gardner Pat Vallelonga Shirley Christian Betty Collins Barbara Hawkins Gail Katris Patricia Paslewicz Diane Taylor

December 12, 2012 (Christmas Luncheon)

KAREN FLOETER JOANNE DUGENSKE Marlene Fernandez Adrienne Crifase Joan Foss Piera Garofalo Diane Busch Linda Bakula Janet Behling Diane Huckstadt January 9, 2013 PAT RUNG ARLENE BIEL Barbara Berry Sharon Stuebner Mary Ann Lhotka Jane Fraser Carol Janousek Rita Kopjo Ruth Macier Sandra Rebechini Lucille Belli Mary Beth Genet Rose Robinson February 13, 2013 JACKIE VOS MARILYN BIES Patsy Foley Lorraine Oren Lois Warner Kay Blake Susie Lancaster Sharon Theisen Hilda Wallschlaeger Anna Kisielica Judith Mors

March 13, 2013 (Reciprocity Luncheon) BARBARA OCWIEJA JUDY MCKILLIP Judie Nauman Jean Haling Mary Beth Walsh Pat Pasiewicz Mary Gaimo Janice Fenske Pat Giovacchini Sherry Kerkman Betty Collins April 10, 2013 CAROL JESTER BONNIE BAKUTIS Susan Knudson Claudia Smith Evie Skidmore Carolyn Crabtree Karen Potter Barbara Petrie Martha Fallon Geri Gardner Lillian Messner Janet Cappon Pat Smith May 8, 2013 (Closing Lunch) KAREN ERB MARGARET COLE Fran Groff Ellen Kessler Alvera Morgan Sharon Oldenburger Norma Lucansky Phyllis Bauer Carolyn Crabtree

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Senior Fall Prevention A simple fall can change your life. Just ask any of the thousands of older men and women who fall each year and break a bone (sometimes called fracture).

Getting older can bring lots of changes. Sight, hearing, muscle strength, coordination and reflexes aren’t what they once were. Balance can be affected by diabetes and heart disease, or by problems with your circulation, thyroid or nervous system. Some medicines can cause dizziness. Any of these things can make a fall more likely.

Then there is osteoporosis, a disease that makes bones thin and likely to break easily. Osteoporosis is a major reason for broken bones in women past menopause. It also affects older men. When your bones are fragile even a minor fall can cause one or more bones to break. Although people with osteoporosis must be very careful to avoid falls, all of us need to take extra care as we get older. There are simple things you can do to help prevent most falls.

Take the Right Steps Falls and accidents seldom "just happen." The more you take care of your overall health and well-being, the more likely you’ll be to lower your chances of falling. Here are a few hints:

• Ask your doctor about a special test called a bone mineral density test that tells how strong your bones are. If need be, your doctor can prescribe new medications that will help make your bones stronger and harder to break.

• Talk with your doctor and plan an exercise program that is right for you. Regular exercise helps keep you strong and improves muscle tone. It also helps keep your joints, tendons, and ligaments flexible. Mild weight-bearing exercises such as walking, climbing stairs may even slow bone loss from osteoporosis.

• Have your vision and hearing tested often. Even small changes in sight and hearing can make you less stable. • Find out about the possible side effects of medicines you take. Some medicines might affect your coordination or

balance. • Limit the amount of alcohol you drink. Even a small amount can affect your balance and reflexes. • Always stand up slowly after eating, lying down, or resting. Getting up too quickly can cause your blood pressure to

drop, which can make you feel faint. • Don’t let your home get too cold or too hot...it can make you dizzy. In the summer if your home is not air-conditioned.

Keep cool with an electric fan, drink lots of liquids, and limit exercise. In the winter, keep the nighttime temperature at 65° or warmer.

• Use a cane, walking stick, or walker to help you feel steadier when you walk. • Wear rubber-soled, low-heeled shoes that fully support your feet. Wearing only socks or shoes with smooth soles on

stairs or waxed floors can be unsafe. • Hold the handrails when you use the stairs. If you must carry something while you’re going up or down, hold it in

one hand and use the handrail with the other. • Don’t take chances. Stay away from a freshly washed floor. And don’t stand on a chair or table to reach something

that is too high. Use a "reach stick" instead. Reach sticks are special grabbing tools that you can buy at many hardware or most medical supply stores.

• Find out about buying a home monitoring system service. Usually, you wear a button on a chain around your neck. If you fall or need emergency help, you just push the button to alert the service. Emergency staff is then sent to your home. You can find local "medical alarm" services in your yellow pages.

Source: National Institute on Aging, http://www.nia.nih.gov/ (Original title: Falls and Fractures)

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Interested in joining a committee and making a contribution?

Here are the committee chairs you can contact: Art Judy Schieck 847-395-8120 orignalbs@juno.com Conservation Karen Noland 847-395-6056 karenonthelake@comcast.net Betty Chornoby 847-973-9272 chornobymrc@aol.com Education Mary Beth Walsh 847-395-0017 marifrann@aol.com Jean Haling 847-3952453 jeanirene@comcast.net Home Life Joan Foss 847-838-1052 JoanFoss@sbcglobal.net International Outreach Mary Ware 847-838-5677 marifred@peoplepc.com Lee Anderson 848-838-0158 belvin5@juno.com

Membership Debbie McGuffin debi.mcguffin@comcast.net Public Issues Susan Straley 815-678-7409 smstraley@mchsi.com Pam Brown 847-838-6652 pbrown1054@yahoo.com Public Relations Lynne Fletcher 847-838-6460 mrsf22898@aol.com Social Dianne Suskin 847-370-8384 dianne@realestatebyladydi.com Ways and Means Beverly Amburgey 847-401-0695 theamburg@aol.com

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Opening Luncheon

Parkway Banquets 25212 Lake Shore Drive

Ingleside, IL September 12, 2012 11AM Social, Noon Lunch

RSVP by August 22, 2102

Chicken Marsala (wine and mushroom sauce) ___________ Lightly Breaded Tilapia ___________ Member Name ____________________Guest_________________________________ Mail your $20 check payable to Antioch Woman’s Club, ATTN: Marilyn Bies, 94 Netherlands Dr., Antioch 60002 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

New Members Invitational Tea

October 24, 2012 Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church

24300 W. Grass Lake Road Antioch, IL 60002

To make sure we have an accurate number for those attending the New Members Invitational Tea, please complete the form below and return it no later than October 15, 2012. Member Name: ______________________________ Name of Guest(s): ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ Send your attendance confirmation to: Debi McGuffin, 1309 Inverness Court, Antioch, IL 60002

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