PRESIDENT’S REPORT
The Sept Program at Leoni Meadows hosted by Ginger DeGregory was FANTASTIC! Our club members 40 strong toured the Nature Center, rode the quaint train, toured the Historic House and enjoyed a scrumptious lunch. So many members mentioned they would like to return in the Spring to see the Wild Flowers.
We are heading into the Holiday Months which seem to be here before we know it. Our Club’s Project is the Boy’s and Girl’s Club Christmas Store. This store which is set up at the B&G Club is open for 3 days in Dec for the children to shop for their families.
All the items in this “Store” are new items that are donated by individuals, and business from our Community. We will be starting this planning this month with getting it organized to see what is there already and what donations are needed.
I am so happy that many of you are delighted to help with this very worthwhile event.
Fondly,
Mary Bourn
MEETING MINUTES
Sept 3, 2014
Meeting was called to order at 12:30 a.m. by President, Mary Bourn. The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Vice-President, Doris Morley. The minutes from the August meeting were approved by Annie Tornicasa and seconded by Doris Morley. Members observed a moment of silence in memory of Marilyn Brown’s passing.
TREASURERS REPORT: Maureen Julian reported the bank account at $3,224.
TEAM REPORTS:
CRAFTS –Nanette Lewis reported the Team will be meeting on Sept. 9 , 10 a.m., at Lorraine Mumm’s house to have a demonstration on wool rug making. Nanette has sent out a list of items to bring.
GARDENING – Pat Schoggins announced the following: Community Garden watering is working well with Norma Ray, Jayne Loughry and herself alternating days. Daffodil Hill was cleaned-up and weeded on Thursday evening. The Team budget has only $18 left, which will be used be the end of the year.
NOMINATING TEAM – Norma Ray reported that the team has interested members for Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. They are still looking for President. Contact Norma if you are interested – the Club can not exist without a President.
PROGRAMS – Mary Bourn reported that the October 1 meeting will be a potluck lunch held at Sierra Springs Club House. The items on the agenda will be the project for the Boys ‘n Girls Club Christmas Store, December 1-3. Volunteers will be needed. Also on the agenda will be a discussion of the upcoming officer elections and filling the President position.
SUNSHINE – Marian Majestic announced the birthday lunch is Sept. 9, at Sellands Market Cafe, in El Dorado Hills,beginning at 11:30 a.m..
Ginger DeGregory arranged September’s meeting at Leoni Meadows in Grizzly Flats. The weather was perfect we enjoyed a wonderful lunch, train ride, walked through the original restored Leoni house and, if you stuck around, heard some very interesting family history presented by the docent; and toured the museum.
GUESTS: Maureen Julian introduced her neighbor, Jacci Readen; Judy Cooper introduced her husband Jim; Bunnie Minkin introduced her husband Tom. Jacci Readen joined the Garden Club.
OTHER BUSINESS: Becky McIntyre announced the Library LORA project will have an open house on Sept. 6, 4-6 p.m. refreshments will be served. Pat Schoggins was instrumental in putting together the landscaping; Ken Inman installed a very efficient drip system. Bryan McIntyre has worked tirelessly over the last 2 years on this project. Come see this beautiful addition to the Library.
Meeting adjourned at 1:30.
Respectively submitted,
Marilyn Johnson, Secretary.
TEAM REPORTS
October Program
Our October meeting will be a potluck at Sierra Springs Lodge on October 1st at 10:30am. It has been remodeled and it is fabulous. We will have a 1/2 hour social hour, 10:00-10:30, a short meeting and then enjoy our wonderful potluck luncheon.
Guest Speaker- Joyce Harris, PPCCC
Activity-“Hat Auction” from the DeBartola Estate Sale.
If you are attending please RSVP to Mary Bourn at mebourn@gmail.com or call 530-644-4832.
Carpool to meet at CVS @9:30am
Sierra Springs Lodge
4240 Sierra Springs Dr.
BALOONS will be on the Lodge sign
Directions
FROM 50 EAST: Exit Sly Park Rd. Turn right onto Sly Park Rd.
Travel 6.4 Miles on Sly Park Rd until you reach Sierra Springs Drive (in Sierra Springs neighborhood). Turn right onto Sierra Springs Drive
Follow Sierra Springs Drive for another 4 miles until you reach the sign for “Sierra Springs Owners Association” and Edelweiss Way. Turn Right. Follow road until you reach parking lot. Clubhouse will be on your right.
WITHIN SIERRA SPRINGS NEIGHBORHOOD: Make your way to Sierra Springs Drive and head away from neighborhood entrance. Follow road until you reach Edelweiss Way.
Turn Right. Follow road until you reach parking lot. Clubhouse will be on your right.
FROM SLY PARK ROAD: Head southwest on Sly Park Road (away from 50 freeway). Turn right onto Sierra Springs Drive.
Follow Sierra Springs Drive for another 4 miles until you reach the sign for “Sierra Springs Owners Association” and Edelweiss Way. Turn Right. Follow road until you reach parking lot. Clubhouse will be on your right.
Crafts Team –The Craft team met at Lorraine Mumm’s this month and enjoyed Mimosas & homemade pastry while we explored rug hooking. Thank you Lorraine for a memorable and enjoyable experience! The team will meet again at Lorraine’s on September 30th at 10:00 AM. Anyone wishing to attend please contact Nanette Lewis or Lorraine Mumm.
Decorating Team– We will start fixing up our table decorations for the Christmas Luncheon in early November. The Christmas boughs will most likely be assembled
and put up around the first week of Dec.
Gardening Team– In the month of September we are down to watering the tomatoes at the Community Garden twice a week. Jayne Loughry is continuing to water
on Monday, and Norma Ray on Thurs. I picked a big bag a week ago to take to the Community Center.
Ten of us met on August 28th at Daffodil Hill to weed whack the Foxtails and trim the iris. Those present were Leslie, Sylvia, Doris, Maureen, Sandra Morgan, Anne Mintmier, Barbara Malach, Pat Schoggins and Bryan McIntyre who substituted for Becky. Since we have the lovely garden at the library, I would like to see us spend more time there keeping it spruced up. We will need to meet soon.
Sunshine
The October Birthday Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, October 8th at 1130 a.m. at The Visconti Italian Restaurant, 2700 East Bidwell, Folsom. .Visconti has a nice private room. We will be given separate checks. Tami Lee is your October Birthday Luncheon Hostess. Please RSVP to Tami if you plan to attend. Tami’s phone number and email address can be found on your Garden Club roster. This is a lovely Italian restaurant with an extensive menu including pasta dishes, soups and salads. I am sure you will enjoy the decor and the food.
October Birthday Celebrants are:
Marilyn Johnson – 7th
Norma Ray – 13th
Tami Lee – 14th
Sandy Adams – 18th
June Short – 20th
Jan Teichman – 20th
Ginger De Gregory – 24th
Annie Tornicasa – 26th
Mary Bourn – 27th
Teresa Ward – 28th
Membership
We have 1 new member, Jacci Readen
September Anniversaries
Becky McIntyre 7 yrs
Lorraine Mumm 8 yrs
Jan Teichman 2 yrs
Mentoring- No news
Misc
Many members at the Sept. meeting wanted Sylvia’s granola receipe; please see attachment.
GOOD and NUTRITIOS GRANOLA do as an attachment for email
3 Cups grain (oats, “old fashioned”)
1 TBS. or more wheat germ or wheat bran
1 ½ Cups mixed nuts chopped (almonds, pistachios, walnuts, hazelnuts, etc.)
½ ¾ Cup sweeteners (honey, brown sugar, maple syrup, agave, etc.)
¼ ½ Cup oil (canola, grapeseed, virgin olive oil, coconut, etc.)
1 to 2 Cups seeds (pumpkin, sunflower, flax, millet, sesame, etc.)
1 Cup coconut
1 Cup dried fruit (add after baking)
1 Ts. Spices (cinnamon, cardoman, nutmeg, ginger, etc. )
Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add sweeteners and oil, stir, stir, stir
Put mixture on a large baking sheet
Bake 300 degrees for 45 min or more stirring at about 30 min. Stop when granola looks toasty brown.
Let cool completely on baking sheet., then store in airtight containers.
Makes about one+ quarts. Yum!