Monthly Reminder

Dear MWC Friends – What a beautiful fall season we have enjoyed with gorgeous fall colors, sunshine and warm days!  We are truly blessed with the natural beauty of our beloved Lakes Region!  We are looking forward to seeing you at our November meeting and have lots of news to share. . . please read to the end and take action on areas of interest as you read along!

NOTE:  We are trying a new email system this month so you should get this reminder twice – that’s on purpose!  If you only receive it once, please forward the note to Libby so we can resolve any issues.  Thank you for your patience!  NOVEMBER 4 MWC Meeting at Moultonborough Function Hall (formerly Lions Club).  Arrive 1:30 pm to socialize and snack, with Speaker beginning promptly at 2 pm, followed by a brief Business Meeting.  

November Meeting - November Speaker is Shannon Moore from Waypoint NH – we will learn more about the work that they do every day.  Charity of Month is Lakes Region Food Pantry.  Please bring donations of non- perishable foods  It is time to let us know you are attending on Nov 4.  Please RSVP for you and your guests using this link:  RSVP HERE

THANK YOU to the wonderful hosts of this fall’s New Member Teas – Jayne Savage, Lonnie Schorer and Mary Michener.  It is a lovely way to get to know our newest members and we are grateful.

THE MAKING STRIDES WALK on Oct 20 was a huge success with 12 Members, 1 Husband and 2 dogs walking to raise $$ for The American Cancer Society! It’s not too late to donate to this worthwhile cause, Click HERE to donate to Making Strides   THANK YOU for supporting this effort!

MINI-HIKING GROUP will meet every other Wednesday at 10 am from November– March.  If you ‘d like to receive a reminder for the hikes please contact Lin Bastan to be added to the email list.  The dates will be listed on the MWC website but NOT the location.

THE WAYS & MEANS TABLE is looking for a few NEW items for the December meeting. Check that closet of yours!!  We are making December "Presents for Christmas". We'll be raffling NEW items, and the lucky winners will take home something to give as a Holiday gift!  One less gift you have to buy and benefits our Ways & Means Committee.  Please reach out directly to Sharon Paton if you have a new item that you would like to donate. 

A word from the DONATIONS COMMITTEE:  We are able to offer another round of DONATIONS to the community from funds raised at the June Jamboree – this time the Committee wants to know what local non-profits YOU know of whose work is worthy of our support.  If you have ideas for local charities, get the application from Susan Reepmeyer or click HERE to print a copy.  The deadline for applying is October 31.

DO YOU LIKE READING TO CHILDREN?  We have a great activity for you!  The Activities Committee partnered with the Moultonborough Public Library again this year on a Storytime guest reader opportunity for MWC members on Thursday afternoons at 3:30 pm.  There is no need to worry about what book to read.  The library has taken care of that for us.  Please use the signup Genius link below to select the date that works for you. Please reach out to Nancy Hill if you have any questions. Click HERE

IN OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS:   Betsy Merkle on the loss of her daughter Allison in a bicycle accident.  Peg Young, recovering from Covid.   Donna Robillard on the loss of her sister.  Jacqueline Weber recovering from a fall.   Lea Bane's husband, Patrick Venuti, with a serious heart issue, and Deb Kumpf’s sister in law as she is on hospice care.  Cards of encouragement are a lovely thing to find in the mailbox!

NOV 5 ELECTION DAY BAKE SALE:  WE NEED MORE BAKERS!  Voters look forward to our creative baked goods on Election Day and YOU can help!  Cakes, pies & cookies, snack mixes, brownies, candies attractively wrapped in individual servings and labeled, including common allergens like nuts etc.  And we always have people asking for gluten-free and vegan items too.  Bring your goodies to the Nov 4 meeting OR when you come to vote at Moultonborough Academy on Nov 5.  Simply click this link you will receive a reminder:  SIGN UP TO BAKE!  This event adds to our Scholarship Fund!  We raised over $3K at our September sale!

ACTIVITIES!  Keep an eye on the MWC website’s Calendar  Because there are so many wonderful activities planned by our wonderful Activities Committee , this month watch for a dedicated Activities e-mail OR Click MWC Calendar list of Activities or Upcoming Events  page and see what’s on the calendar.  Remember to follow sign-up directions and/or mail a check (payable to MWC)  Mary Bishop to hold your spot. Dates fill up quickly! 

**TOMORROW: MWC Monthly Coffee Connectionon Thursday, October 24th at 9:30 am. Bring a friend, bring yourself - all are welcome! Identity Coffee can fix your morning cravings with either coffee, tea, and snacks; you bring the conversation at Identity Coffee by the waterfall walkway in Meredith.

HOLIDAY ORNAMENT WORKSHOPS begin on  Monday Oct 28 at 1 pm – please email Janet Schurko by FRIDAY if you plan to attend this Monday so she can have supplies ready.  We will continue to meet at the same time and place on these dates: Wed Oct 30, Fri Nov 1, Wed Nov 6, Thurs Nov 7, Wed Nov 13, Fri Nov 15, Mon Nov 18, Tues Nov 19, Wed Nov 20 – Join us to create simple ornaments with a group of fun and friendly MWC members.  This is a fun way to chat and craft and get to know one another while brightening the days of our friends at the Mountain View Nursing Home this December. 

SANTA FUND link is coming soon:  Details about this year’s Santa Fund and the wish lists for local Moultonborough children is in the works, Stay tuned about how to participate (you can bring gifts to our Dec. 2 meeting). and when to drop off gifts to brighten the Holidays for local families in need, Questions?  Contact Janet Schurko, Leslie Angelo or Amy Corston.

2024 Meredith Village Savings Bank MITTEN TREE PROJECT:  It is time to start knitting, crocheting or shopping for hats, mittens, and scarves and to bring to our December  Meeting, Let’s beat our BEST again this year.  In 2023 we donated 198 items.  For each item we donate, MVSB will be donating cash to their designated charity this year, The Lakes Region Food Pantry.    Contact Janet Schurko or Jen Fodaski.

THIS WEEK:  M’Boro Rec Dept “Boo-levard Bash Trunk or Treat” on Sat Oct 26 @ pm 4- 5:30 pm at KRAINEWOOD MEADOWS PARK  – MWC Board voted to support this town event with donations of treats and a special container compliments of MWC.  Next year with more time to plan, we hope to be there in person with a decorated Trunk!  If you are interested in donating candy, please drop it off by Thurs Oct 24 at Moultonborough Rec Dept, across from the Library. 

Welcome New Members! Donna Karwoski, Audra Kearney and Nina Marchese!

Wait!  DID YOU click on the links to RSVP  to bake for the Bake Sale, read to local children, donate to Making Strides, or to inquire via email about any of the upcoming events?   FRIDAY is the deadline for Halloween Candy and to RSVP for Ornament Workshop next Monday.   Watch for another email dedicated to fun MWC ACTIVITIES coming up!

In Friendship & Service,

Joanne Wilhelm & Libby Reichlen, MWC Co-Presidents