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SEPTEMBER 2020
THE WOMAN’S CLUB G R A N D P R A I R I E, T E X A S
Save these Dates! We are so excited to welcome you back to the club. Your Executive Board has been working hard to make sure that we create and retain a safe space. We are following guidelines put into place to make sure we all stay well. With that, please save these upcoming dates. We hope to see you all very soon!
OCTOBER 1 IN THIS ISSUE
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE DEPARTMENT INFORMATION COMMUNITY OUTREACH CALENDAR
THE CLUB OPENS!
OCTOBER 5
DEPARTMENTS START MEETING CHECK OUT PAGE 4 FOR THE SCHEDULES
OCTOBER 16
GENERAL MEETING NO CHARGE 10:00 AM PLEASE RSVP BY CALLING THE CLUB 972-264-2320
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE The Executive Committee has been working hard to try to make decisions during this trying time.
PRESIDENT Barbara Stancill
The club will open on October 1st. The departments will begin on October 5th. Our Membership and General Meeting on October 16th will be
combined. I know it will be different but with everyone’s help it will succeed. Thanks to Duane Strawn, Director of Parks, Arts and Recreation, for the City of Grand Prairie, for his direction on what we need to do to stay safe. Of course, we will practice social distancing. Masks MUST be worn. Your temperature will be taken. Hand sanitizer will be available. The building will be sanitized. Everything necessary will be done to make sure everyone is safe. Thanks so much to the Executive And Advisory Committees for their invaluable wisdom in determining which direction to proceed. Please stay safe and hope to see you soon. Let’s make this a great year even during this difficult time!
Barbara
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September 2020
KIDS I.N.C.
It has been an unusual start to school as well. As of August 27, 2020, Grand Prairie ISD announced a plan for a two-step return to face-to-face instruction. BARBARA LEVITZ
BARBARA STANCILL
Students in grades PK-2 and identified self-con-
tained special education programming whose parents have chosen in-person instruction will return to their schools on September 14, 2020. Students in grades 3-12 whose parents have chosen in-person instruction will return to their schools on September 21, 2020. I’m sure the need for school clothes will remain a priority for the district, let us know if you’re able to donate new school clothes.
“Children may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel.”
ARTIST OF THE MONTH new Mural around town
Have you seen the latest new mural that is located in Grand Prairie? This one features Grand Prairie native, Vergil Ortiz, Jr. Vergil Ortiz Jr. is a seven-time national champion, winner of the 2013 Junior Olympics with a record of 140-20. Ortiz began his career at five years old when he was introduced to the sport by his father at the age of 8. He is currently 16-0!
Artist: Juan Velazquez Located at the Pupuseria y Taqueria off of Hill Street and Stadium.
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SEPTEMBER 2020
MEETING INFORMATION BUNCO
MEETS THE FIRST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH Meets at 9:45 AM Plays at 10 AM
Bernice Pannell-214-923-2648 Nelda Blevins- 214-403-5536
Community Outreach MEETS THE FOURTH WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH
WE NEED A LEADER, WILL IT BE YOU?
CONTACT BARBARA IF YOU’RE INTERESTED
Garden, Glamour & Gourmet (3G’s) MEETS THE THIRD FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH
10 AM
CAROL BROWN-972-264-7054
Separate Checks MEETS THE THIRD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH
Meets at club at 10:45 AM Leaves at 11 AM KAY PUTNEY- 214-850-0168
CANASTA TWICE AS FUN!
MEETS THE SECOND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH
10 AM WYNELLE HANNAH 972-262-2186
AND
MEETS THE FOURTH MONDAY OF EACH MONTH
10 AM MARITA JORDAN 972-641-4366
Krafty Kreations MEETS THE SECOND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH
Meets at 9:45 AM ELSIE CALLAWAY- 972-262-3133
MEXICAN TRAIN MEETS THE THIRD TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH
10 AM
JANICE PRIBBLE- 972-642-7162
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SEPTEMBER 2020
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
These members were new to the club at the beginning of the year and were recognized in the March newsletter, however; that about when everything was cancelled due to COVID-19....so let’s welcome them again! Welcome to the club ladies, I hope you’ll join us at some of the department meetings and game days. We ensure that we will be following CDC guidelines to make sure everyone stays safe.
Devan Allen, Tarrant County Commissioner 700 E. Abrams St. #304 Arlington, TX 76010 devanallen@tarrantcounty.com 817-723-9798
Mary Sides 706 Lombardy Lane Arlington, TX 76013 marymsides@yahoo.com 817-966-1646
Ryane Dobbinson 3231 S. Carrier Pkwy Grand Prairie, TX ryane.dobbinson@edwardjones.com 214-864-1009
Joyce Wood 2934 Lake Park Dr. Grand Prairie, TX 75052 jbandejwood@sbcglobal.net 214-632-6398
Eileen Littel 3613 Pacquet Club Dr. Grand Prairie, TX 75052 eileenlittel1@gmail.com 817-715-0596
DID I MISS ANYONE? PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF I DID... THE PAST FEW MONTHS HAVE BEEN A BLUR... SARA DEDELUK SDEDELUK@GPTX.ORG
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SEPTEMBER 2020
OFFICERS FOR 2020-2021 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President
Barbara Stancill
President Elect
Paulette Reid
1st Vice President, Programs
Vivian Vance
2nd Vice President, Membership 4th Vice President, Building Recording Secretary Corresponding Secretary Treasurer Newsletter Historian Parliamentarian
Brenda Skinner Judi Stith Liz Gomez Marita Jordan Pat Elkins Sara Dedeluk Becky Garland Janette Skrasek
Overall Department Chair
Janice Pribble
Scholarship Trust
Cindy Miracle
Decorating
Jackie Blackburn
Telephone/ Email
Cindy Tarrant
Social
Vivian Vance
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I still can’t believe people’s survival instincts told them to grab toilet paper.
I’m going to stay up on New Year’s Eve this year. Not to see the New Year in, but to make sure this one leaves
If I had only known in March it would be my last time in a restaurant, I would have ordered dessert!
The dumbest thing I have ever purchased was a 2020 planner
Life is more fun when you’re laughing
Some days you are the windshield, some days you are the bug...
SEPTEMBER 2020
One-way grocery aisles need a passing lane
No worries, no matter how much chocolate you eat, your earrings will still fit.
The buttons on my pants have started social distancing from each other
WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS, JUST LAUGH! HANG IN THERE FRIENDS!
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Woman’s Club of Grand Prairie 1 Park Square North Grand Prairie, Texas 75050 972-264-2320
Barbara Stancill, President Paulette Reid, President Elect Vivian Vance, Programs Brenda Skinner, Membership/ Yearbook Judi Stith, Building Marita Jordan, Corresponding Secretary Liz Gomez, Recording Secretary Pat Elkins, Treasurer Becky Garland, Historian Janette Skrasek, Parliamentarian Janice Pribble, Overall Department Chairman Jackie Blackburn, Advisory Chairman Sara Dedeluk, Newsletter Chairman
September 2020 SUN
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Bunco 9:45 a.m. Krafty Kreations 9:45 a.m.
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Canasta 10:00 a.m.
SAT
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15 OPENS 16 18 CLUB ON 17OCTOBER 1! 19 Separate 3 G’s Mexican Train 10:00 a.m.
21 Executive
Board Meeting 10:00 a.m.
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Canasta 10:00 a.m.
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Checks 10:45 a.m.
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10:00 a.m.
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Separate Checks Evenings 5:30 p.m.
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