News of the Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Women Mid-April, 2012
I: What’s New Hit the Books! And sort ‘em and stack ‘em April 17 – 19 in the Vestry BOOK SALE VOLUNTEERS are needed to get ready for the big day: Saturday, April 21. Check the scheduled times and please commit to come for at least one hour. Here’s the plan: Sorting/Organizing Sessions Tuesday, April 17th - Thursday, April 19th 10:00am - 2:00pm; and 7:00 - 9:00*pm (Childcare available Wednesday a.m.) Selling/Day of Sale! Saturday, April 21st 8:00am - 2:00pm (sale begins at 9:00) Selling for Cheap/Clean Up Sunday, April 22nd 10:00am - 2:00pm Please RSVP to Megan Lordos to let her know when to expect you, though drop-ins are welcome. If you can’t make an officially scheduled time, come when you can. *Megan also needs a point person to greet volunteers in the evenings. Let her know if you can help. LosLordos@verizon.net, 202-262-0227
AARP Meeting Monday, April 16 in the Vestry. You’ve earned a say in the future of Medicare and Social Security. Come hear about AARP’s efforts on this subject and let your voice be heard! Social time is at 12:30 p.m., and the meeting starts at 1:00. Refreshments will be served
Forget The Plaza, It’s Tea Time in the Great Hall Sunday, May 6, 12:15 We’re planning our 2nd annual Mother-Daughter Tea and this year, we’ll be accompanied by some pros from The High Tea Society. The Society is a D.C.-based non-profit that works with school-age girls to promote civility and the development of the social skills needed to be successful in a civil society and in the global community. Save the date and be on the look-out for information about how you can help Kate Vogt make it happen, vogtemail@yahoo.com.