Fall is in the air and we welcome back our seasonal quilters.  A lot is happening and we will try to keep you up to date.  Be sure to check out the web site for classes, pictures, etc.

www.qgotv.org

 

CONGRATULATIONS to our newly elected President Kay Hasson and Secretary Joanne Reese!  They will officially begin their duties January 1 and serve a two-year term joining Vice President Marilyn Crosby and Treasurer Joy Reynolds.  A volunteer is needed to be Member at Large.  This requires attending the monthly Guild board meeting.  See Ilga or Kay for details.

 

Tuesday, November 6

The Quilting Guild of The Villages will meet at 7 p.m. at Laurel Manor.  We will elect a President and Secretary.  Chatham’s Janett McGinnis is running for President and   Karen Leonard running for Secretary.  They will serve a two-year term.  The program “Stand Tall, Stand Proud, Never Apologize, They’ll Never Know” will be presented by Peggy Burkle.  Be sure to bring your Village ID and wear your nametag.

 

Tuesday, November 6

BLOTTO winner for October was Ruth Horn.  She will plan the block for November.  It’s only $1 to join the fun and the chance to win all of the squares.  Drawing for the winner will be the last Tuesday of the month, November 27.

 

Saturday, November 10

Crafter’s Showcase at Colony Rec Center will feature quilts among other things.

 

Tuesday, November 13 – 2008 Dues

Dues of $18 will be collected beginning the second week of November.  Your check should be made payable to Chatham Quilters.  This will cover your Guild Dues and your Chatham Dues and includes raffle tickets for the 2009 Quilt Show.  One check will be written from Chatham’s treasury to cover your Guild dues.  IF you will not be rejoining, please notify President Ilga Pivetz (259-5833 or impivetz@aol.com).

 

November 15 and 16 – Needlework Show in Orlando

 

November 22 - A special day to remember our many blessings - Happy Thanksgiving!

 

December 1 – A deposit of at least 50% (payable to Chatham Quilters) is due at this time for the Chatham Retreat - April 1, 2, 3, 2008 - See Joy Lynch for details (753-6545 or lynch@thevillages.net).

 

Tuesday, December 4 – Guild Christmas Party – This evening will cost $3 if paid in advance or $5 at the door.  An ice cream social is planned.  It is requested that we take scissors (it’s a surprise).

 

Saturday, December 8 – Christmas Parade – Polo Field – 11:30 a.m.

Ideas are needed for decorating a golf cart from Chatham.

 

Tuesday, December 11

Chatham Christmas Party – Finger Food with more details to follow.  We will most likely reveal secret sisters at this time.

 

A Donation from the Guild was made to Dancer’s Place in memory of Nicole – daughter of Connie owner of Quilter’s Dream Quilt Shop in Ocala.

 

FYI – Cards, etc.

Wounded Warrior Bn East

Camp Lejeune, NC 28540

 

Happy Quilting!  Sandy