The AAUW holiday luncheon was on Friday.
We long ago stopped having entertainment at the luncheon. We just enjoy the fellowship, food, and fundraising. $508.50 from the silent auction and $200 from the quilt raffle go to AAUW Greatest Needs Fund. $130 from 50/50 cash and $275 in outright donations go to our local scholarship for girls planning to major in a STEM field.
Judy P. won the quilt. The raffle tickets were sold only at the luncheon this year. (In years past the quilt was displayed at the state fall conference but now that's on Zoom. I missed the deadline for the state newsletter. I never get a raffle permit so sales are "in the family." I like to make quilts and I can't keep them all. This way AAUW benefits.
More than 100 people enjoyed the buffet dinner. The children were 2 (so cute!) to 16 and they all got presents from Mr. and Mrs. Santa.
No photos of the children because of privacy. No photo of Harriet, because she was a busy hostess. But here are Joan (librarian and Waukegan Rotarian), Andrea (Rotarian) and a friend with me, and then here are Pat (another Rotarian) and me with Mr. and Mrs. Santa, AKA our good friends (Rotarians again!) Bill and Debbie.
Saturday's outing was brunch with P.E.O. chapter sisters. The group was small but our conversation was lively. We exchanged festive food. (This was the third festive food exchange I've had--all different, all delicious.)
Here's the car thermometer on Sunday when I went to church.
The temperature will rise to the mid-20's. I have more boxes to deliver, one of which will include lunch with Dorothy (AAUW and quilting friend).
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Though I was out during the day I was home in the evenings and I could sew! My design thoughts are turning to the Modern Quilt Guild mini swap. It is due by the end of February. I want to start now because (a) it takes creative planning and (b) I'll be traveling. I challenged the swap partner (whom I do not know) to upcycle/recycle, so I'm challenging myself as well. That means neckties. That means a big mess on the cutting table and some half-formed ideas on the design wall. There's a lot more to come.
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Looks like you have had a fun and busy week! Love Mr. and Mrs. Santa in their special chairs - what a neat event. And bow ties made with neckties - perfect!
ReplyDeleteYes, too cold to leave any fruit in the car!!
ReplyDeleteOh, what a busy week you had! I have heard from my husband's family in IL about the cold. We do not miss it! Here in CO we have had 60s and even a few days in the low 70s... it is supposed to continue through Christmas. I fear we will have a plunge in temps in early January, as is typical. At least it is short-lived for just a few days. Thanks for sharing in Sew & Tell.
ReplyDeleteyeah creativity means chaos...here it's 30 degrees below what is normal for us...plenty cold enough...but warmer tomorrow and 50s thurs and fri....
ReplyDeleteIt has been cold here, too - not quite as cold as your place but definitely cold by anyone's standards. Good luck with the mini project!
ReplyDeleteAnother busy week! I wonder if you ever have time to sit with your feet up and do nothing. Somehow I suspect not!
ReplyDeleteYou are such a busy bee with all your organizations celebrating in groups! And kudos to you for donating all your quilts for benefits. Truly an extension of your generous personality. I am not liking the cold much; just gives me a reason to stay home and quilt and bake cookies.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun and busy week you had Nann. And Key West Christmas is right around the corner! Can’t wait to hear all about it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun, but busy week. Hopefully, you've gotten a bit of a warm up. We have, but the wind compensated by giving us significant will chill this week.
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