Thirteen of us girls braved the cold to attend A Christmas Carol at Chicago Street Theatre in Valparaiso on December 18. We were greeted with appetizers when we arrived at the theatre lobby and had an opportunity to socialize. Then, we were guided on a tour of the theatre, from the tech booth to the wardrobe room. And did you know they have a room of doors???
After the tour, we made our way to the theatre and got ready for the show! It was a great performance followed by a talk with the actors. And...the weather held out for us! No snow until after midnight.
Monday, December 22, 2008
Monday, December 1, 2008
Salvation Army Angel Tree Help
One of our Girls Just Wanna Have Fun members, Judy Back, has requested help with sorting and packing the Angel Tree gifts on Saturday, December 13 for the 815 children (so far) who are part of The Salvation Army of Porter County Christmas.
This involves checking all the presents and making sure each child in each family has gifts and when it is complete, then the gifts are bagged and tagged.
The day starts at 8 a.m. with coffee and doughnuts and then get to work. Usually there are sufficient people that we are done no later than 1 p.m.
Angel Tree Headquarters is located at 1361 Morthland (Hwy. 30) in Valpo. It's west of the Harley Davidson dealership and under the same roof as the License Bureau. Just look for the Angels painted on the windows.
Please let Ella (etaylor@pnc.edu or 219-785-5531) or Liz (edepew@pnc.edu or 219-785-5239) know if you would like to help out.
This involves checking all the presents and making sure each child in each family has gifts and when it is complete, then the gifts are bagged and tagged.
The day starts at 8 a.m. with coffee and doughnuts and then get to work. Usually there are sufficient people that we are done no later than 1 p.m.
Angel Tree Headquarters is located at 1361 Morthland (Hwy. 30) in Valpo. It's west of the Harley Davidson dealership and under the same roof as the License Bureau. Just look for the Angels painted on the windows.
Please let Ella (etaylor@pnc.edu or 219-785-5531) or Liz (edepew@pnc.edu or 219-785-5239) know if you would like to help out.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Congrats!
Congratulations to YOU! GJWHF raised $337.32 for the Benjamin Liesch Family Fund with the Pampered Chef fundraiser. Thanks to all who participated!
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
BLUE MAN GROUP!!!!!
We have a unique opportunity to get Blue Man Group tickets at a smashing price! These tickets rarely go on sale! Here's the catch....there always is....we need to reserve them by December 31. However, we have until March to use them.
So, here is what Ella and I need to know...
1. Are you interested?
2. Is Saturday or Sunday better for you?
3. Would you rather eat at a restaurant in Chicago, in the limo (it would be cooler than it sounds), or not at all?
4. Do we want to invite the boys?
Yes, you read limo. Depending on the number of people, we're looking at anything from a regular limo to a super sweet party limo-bus! Don't let the word bus throw you off, you'll never know you're in a bus! The date would be either in February or March. We're leaning a bit towards the first part of March due to our geographic location to the crazy snow belt, but are not opposed to an event near Valentine's Day.
So, let us know if you'd be interested asap. Depending on the answers to the above, the cost for tickets, transportation to/from Chicago, and perhaps food would be $80-100 per person.
Let us know! Thanks!
Ella at etaylor@pnc.edu or 219-785-5531
Liz at edepew@pnc.edu or 219-785-5239
So, here is what Ella and I need to know...
1. Are you interested?
2. Is Saturday or Sunday better for you?
3. Would you rather eat at a restaurant in Chicago, in the limo (it would be cooler than it sounds), or not at all?
4. Do we want to invite the boys?
Yes, you read limo. Depending on the number of people, we're looking at anything from a regular limo to a super sweet party limo-bus! Don't let the word bus throw you off, you'll never know you're in a bus! The date would be either in February or March. We're leaning a bit towards the first part of March due to our geographic location to the crazy snow belt, but are not opposed to an event near Valentine's Day.
So, let us know if you'd be interested asap. Depending on the answers to the above, the cost for tickets, transportation to/from Chicago, and perhaps food would be $80-100 per person.
Let us know! Thanks!
Ella at etaylor@pnc.edu or 219-785-5531
Liz at edepew@pnc.edu or 219-785-5239
Monday, November 3, 2008
A Christmas Carol
Thursday, December 18 Girls Just Wanna Have Fun will be attending A Christmas Carol at the Chicago Street Theatre in Valparaiso. Tickets are $20 per person and include a reception with an assortment of appetizers and desserts and sparkling juice. The performance will begin at 7:00 PM.
Please make your reservation to Ella Taylor at etaylor@pnc.edu or 219-785-5531 by Saturday, November 15. Checks should be made payable to Ella Taylor. If you are attending the Pampered Chef fundraiser, you may bring the check that day to Ella.
Thanks! And we'll see you then!
Please make your reservation to Ella Taylor at etaylor@pnc.edu or 219-785-5531 by Saturday, November 15. Checks should be made payable to Ella Taylor. If you are attending the Pampered Chef fundraiser, you may bring the check that day to Ella.
Thanks! And we'll see you then!
Pampered Chef for a good cause!
Saturday, November 15, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun will be hosting a Pampered Chef fundraiser. 25% of all sales will be donated to Benjamin Liesch Family Fund.
During the month of November, unglazed stones are 20% off!! These are perfect for holiday cookie baking....and holiday gifts!
If you would like to get outside orders for this event, please contact Liz at edepew@pnc.edu for a catalog and order forms.
During the month of November, unglazed stones are 20% off!! These are perfect for holiday cookie baking....and holiday gifts!
If you would like to get outside orders for this event, please contact Liz at edepew@pnc.edu for a catalog and order forms.
Funny Stuff
The Comedy Event held Saturday, October 18 was a success! Almost everyone had some Halloween spirit from a festive shirt to full-out costumes! We watched Dana Carvey's "Squatting Monkeys Tell No Lies"....very funny! After the stand-up act, those who were able to stay played a couple of board games.
Lots of fun had by all!
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Ha! That Was Funny!
Don't forget Saturday, October 18 will be our comedy event!
Where: PNC Building LSF Room 002
When: 1:00 p.m.
Why??? Because you want to laugh!
Remember, you are welcome to wear something to get in the Halloween spirit.
Please let Ella or Liz know if you'll be able to make it!
**Last reminder for this post....if you haven't already joined the PNCWA, you need to do that to continue with Girls Just Wanna Have Fun. You are only able to attend one meeting without being a PNCWA member.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
BIG Thank You!!
HUGE Thanks to everyone who particpated in the OE Pack-a-Thon. The event was a huge success and PNC was well represented.
Thanks again!
Thanks again!
Here's What We Know
The Comedy Event on Saturday, October 18 will be on PNC's campus is LSF Room 02 in the at 1:00 p.m. Please feel free to dress as casual as you would like, even sweats! We ask that you bring a snack for the movie and the beverage of your choice.
In the fun spirit...and the Halloween spirit.....please feel free to wear something fun for Halloween. Funny wig, outfit, hat, etc. And if you feel like you'll be alone...you won't! At least Ella and I will have something crazy on. We couldn't offer it to YOU and not participate! : )
The choice of the movie/show will be forthcoming.
In the fun spirit...and the Halloween spirit.....please feel free to wear something fun for Halloween. Funny wig, outfit, hat, etc. And if you feel like you'll be alone...you won't! At least Ella and I will have something crazy on. We couldn't offer it to YOU and not participate! : )
The choice of the movie/show will be forthcoming.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Save the Date!
Saturday, September 27 is the Opportunity Enterprises Pack-a-Thon and we need YOU to help represent the Purdue table. This is assembly line work. We pass a bag and each person places their items on the table in front of them into the bag until it reaches the end. It is then packed in a box to be delivered back to Chicago to be given to each of the runners of the Chicago Marathon on race day. Wear comfortable shoes as you will be standing.
There is a DJ and it is a party atmosphere! And....lunch is included!
Ideally, we'd love to have you there at least from 8 to 12 noon. The address is 2801 Evans Avenue in Valparaiso. Please if you can commit to that, contact Liz at 785-5239 or edepew@pnc.edu or Ella at 785-5531 or etaylor@pnc.edu.
Let's show our community spirit and make this happen!
Be sure to wear Black and Gold or something Purdue.
Saturday, October 4 is the PNCWA Fall Luncheon and interest group fair beginning at 11:00am. The theme of the luncheon is similar to an antique roadshow. If you would like to have lunch and an item appraised the cost is $28, if you just want lunch and to hang out with other PNCWA members the cost is $18. Your reservation must be made by Friday, September 26. If you plan to attend, let Ella or I know and we'll see if we can get a table for our group.
Saturday, October 18 will be the next Girls Just Wanna Have Fun event. We are still planning to follow the comedy format; however, the rumor is true....comedy clubs in the area are a thing of the past. The closest is Chicago, then Indy. The event will be held on the PNC campus. More details to follow!
November 15 at 1:00pm is our Pampered Chef fundraiser. It will be held on the PNC campus in the LSF building, room 170A.
Reminder: PNCWA dues should be paid before the second event on October 18. You may bring your membership form and payment to the meeting if you cannot send it in before the meeting.
There is a DJ and it is a party atmosphere! And....lunch is included!
Ideally, we'd love to have you there at least from 8 to 12 noon. The address is 2801 Evans Avenue in Valparaiso. Please if you can commit to that, contact Liz at 785-5239 or edepew@pnc.edu or Ella at 785-5531 or etaylor@pnc.edu.
Let's show our community spirit and make this happen!
Be sure to wear Black and Gold or something Purdue.
Saturday, October 4 is the PNCWA Fall Luncheon and interest group fair beginning at 11:00am. The theme of the luncheon is similar to an antique roadshow. If you would like to have lunch and an item appraised the cost is $28, if you just want lunch and to hang out with other PNCWA members the cost is $18. Your reservation must be made by Friday, September 26. If you plan to attend, let Ella or I know and we'll see if we can get a table for our group.
Saturday, October 18 will be the next Girls Just Wanna Have Fun event. We are still planning to follow the comedy format; however, the rumor is true....comedy clubs in the area are a thing of the past. The closest is Chicago, then Indy. The event will be held on the PNC campus. More details to follow!
November 15 at 1:00pm is our Pampered Chef fundraiser. It will be held on the PNC campus in the LSF building, room 170A.
Reminder: PNCWA dues should be paid before the second event on October 18. You may bring your membership form and payment to the meeting if you cannot send it in before the meeting.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Inaugural Meeting
Thank you to everyone who made our first meeting of the PNCWA Girls Just Wanna Have Fun interest group a success! The meeting was at the very warm (after the power went out) Gelsosomo's Pizza in Valpo. 15 ladies were in attendance! All seemed to great time and some met new friends!
We decided that we would like to go to the comedy club or watch Anita Renfroe somewhere for our October activity. More details will be available soon!
November activity will be a Pampered Chef show with 25% of the sales going to benefit the Benjamin Liesch fund. The Pampered Chef show will be Saturday, November 15. Ella and I will announce the time and location soon.
A little backgound about the cause we chose to support....Benj is twenty-seven years old, has a young family consisting of his wife and eight month old son. He was just diagnosed with a brain tumor that he is now receiving treatment for at MD Anderson in Houston, TX. He treatment consists of radiation, chemotherapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. I would like to personally thank everyone in Girls Just Wanna Have Fun because Benj is my cousin and it is wonderful to know that you are so willing to help and really do care. More information on Benj can be found at http://www.hopeforben.blogspot.com/.
Congratulations to Karrie who was the winner of the door prize, a manicure from The Studio! Thank you to Judy for taking pictures of our first FUN event!
Look for updates soon.....
We decided that we would like to go to the comedy club or watch Anita Renfroe somewhere for our October activity. More details will be available soon!
November activity will be a Pampered Chef show with 25% of the sales going to benefit the Benjamin Liesch fund. The Pampered Chef show will be Saturday, November 15. Ella and I will announce the time and location soon.
A little backgound about the cause we chose to support....Benj is twenty-seven years old, has a young family consisting of his wife and eight month old son. He was just diagnosed with a brain tumor that he is now receiving treatment for at MD Anderson in Houston, TX. He treatment consists of radiation, chemotherapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. I would like to personally thank everyone in Girls Just Wanna Have Fun because Benj is my cousin and it is wonderful to know that you are so willing to help and really do care. More information on Benj can be found at http://www.hopeforben.blogspot.com/.
Congratulations to Karrie who was the winner of the door prize, a manicure from The Studio! Thank you to Judy for taking pictures of our first FUN event!
Look for updates soon.....
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