Newsletter
June 2025 Newsletter:
Club Officers– President Isabel Pietri , 1st Vice President Linda Troia, 2nd Vice President Vicki Connor, Secretary Cathy Bruno, and Treasurer Sue Shupp
Club Reminders and Information
June Meeting – June 19 at 7:00. We welcome guest speaker, Katie Kearney to tell us about Alzheimer’s and Healthy Living. At this meeting we will collect items for the Food Pantry.
Refreshments will be served by Cathy B., Linda K., Fern S., Greta W.
Out to Lunch – Linda T. will coordinate Out to Lunch 12:00 noon on Thursday, June 5 to be held at Doughboys in Wind Gap. Please let Linda know by Tuesday, June 3 if you’re going to Doughboys.
Out to Lunch on July 10 coordinator is Pam B. is planning to go to Nick’s Lake House, Lake Harmony.
Quilts Made with Love – Our next session will be held on Thursday, June 19 from 9:30 to 2:00 at Eldred School in Kunkletown. All are welcome to attend. Please let Pat M. or Carol R. know if you will be there.
Club News Revisiting Our May Meeting – Cathy B. displayed a collage of pictures and information during our May 21, 2025 Covered Dish and New Member Meeting! So many familiar faces and wonderful memories! Thank you so much for doing this, Cathy!
Cathy writes:
The photo collage is a collection of the officers and new members installed and initiated into the Western Pocono Women’s Club since it started in 1971. Our Club advertises meetings monthly seeking new members to join and volunteer their service to our West End Community. Membership in our Club is open to women 18 years and older and are able to have the opportunity to develop leadership skills, exchange ideas, and form lifelong friendships. Our Club members wear many hats. The objective of the Club is to develop the educational, civic, and social interests of our members, to advance the welfare of our community.
July 21 Refreshment Committee – Carol E., Mary M., Sheri S., Vicki C.
August 11 – Refreshment Committee–Lisa A., Lynne M., Stacy M., Kris M., Dawn P.
Community News–Memorial Day Ceremony and Veterans’ Dedication
Vicki C. was the driving force behind the Veterans Banner Project – starting with discussions within our club, then with the Chestnuthill Township. The news article published May 27 in the Times News gives all the details beginning with the source of her inspiration then detailing the many steps involved to bring the project to where we were this Memorial Day, 2025. From start to finish, this story hits all the high notes – an exciting idea, a generous contribution to our community and now, a wonderful tribute to our local service members! We are so pleased to have been a part of it! Please read the Times News article online: https://www.tnonline.com/20250527/ceremony-in west-end-honors-fallen-soldiers-banner-project unveiled/ ~~~~~
Comments by Vicki —It was held on Monday, Memorial Day at the American Legion and there was a very large crowd. There were many military personnel, community members, and a few people from the township, as well as from our club. Someone said it was the best attendance they’ve ever had at a Memorial Day celebration. It only lasted about 45 or 50 minutes. After the opening, I gave my talk, followed by Chuck Gould one of the township supervisors. Other people from the American Legion spoke and then it was over. We went outside to hear bagpipes, taps, and then raise the American flag. God Bless America was also sung by the people present. It was a very moving time. The event was covered by a reporter from the Times who took a picture of the group. New Hometown Hero Banners among those at the Chestnuthill Township Roundabout have special meaning for our members: Vicki C.’s dad, Joan B.’s sons, and Bonnie P. Attending the Memorial Day Veteran’s Event were WPWC members: Donna C., Cathy B., Joyce A., Vicki C., Lisa A., Isabel P. and Bonnie P.
The club is still in need of 2 volunteers for the WE Fair Group Exhibit. This is a money-making activity for the club! Please consider!
June Birthdays-Marylouise D. (1) Lisa A. (12) Gail U. (18) Fern S. (22)