The FALL KICK-OFF LUNCHEON is always a lot of fun,
and this year was no exception!
The SEPTEMBER 2022 annual Fall Kickoff Luncheon took place at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Burkhardt, Wisconsin. It was an easy location to which to drive, there was terrific food, and lots of opportunities to talk and laugh with others. All in all, it was a huge success, and A LOT OF FUN! 😊
HWC members, Diana Donajkowski and Sandy Callen, are welcoming women to the
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Carol Dahle and Chris Pederson,
checking in members and guests. |
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A long table for the attendees, instead of several smaller tables, was great for being able to interact with others. |
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Excellent food was catered by "Hurtgen Catering" in Hammond, Wisconsin. (website: hurtgencatering.com) |
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Becky Durham, event coordinator, and Carol Dahle, treasurer, smiling after the event ... a good time was had by all.
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OCTOBER found the Hudson Women's Club volunteering at the St. Croix Valley Food Bank in Hudson. It was a lot of work but also a lot of fun working together! HWC packed 300 boxes of food for people in need in the St. Croix Valley. Wow! We'll be looking to do this again!!
This is an awesome THANK YOU note which HWC received
from the St. Croix Valley Food Bank after the event.
from the St. Croix Valley Food Bank after the event.
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Everyone worked as one. The Power of We!
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NOVEMBER is the month of the annual HWC "Giving Tree" event.
This year, Tim Puffer, Exec. Director of Operation H.E.L.P. was the guest speaker.
Each woman making a donation could choose a beneficiary, or she could choose 'general fund' for
her donation. Whichever beneficiary was chosen, each woman was then given materials
to make an ornament to decorate the barren Christmas tree.
The HWC Board of Directors vetted several beneficiaries for this year's donations, and the
following eight (8) beneficiaries were chosen based on their needs and impact on the St Croix Valley.
Each beneficiary would receive a $500 minimum; the amount would only go up
based on donations received from HWC members.
The eight (8) beneficiaries were: Operation HELP / Hudson Hospital Foundation - Good Samaritan Fund Hudson Library Foundation / Hudson Senior Center / St. Croix Valley Food Bank
St. Croix County Historical Society / Turning Point / Grace Place - Salvation Army.
Amounts given to the eight (8) beneficiaries ranged from $800 to $1570.
Thank you, Hudson Women's Club, for your generous donations!
This year, Tim Puffer, Exec. Director of Operation H.E.L.P. was the guest speaker.
Each woman making a donation could choose a beneficiary, or she could choose 'general fund' for
her donation. Whichever beneficiary was chosen, each woman was then given materials
to make an ornament to decorate the barren Christmas tree.
The HWC Board of Directors vetted several beneficiaries for this year's donations, and the
following eight (8) beneficiaries were chosen based on their needs and impact on the St Croix Valley.
Each beneficiary would receive a $500 minimum; the amount would only go up
based on donations received from HWC members.
The eight (8) beneficiaries were: Operation HELP / Hudson Hospital Foundation - Good Samaritan Fund Hudson Library Foundation / Hudson Senior Center / St. Croix Valley Food Bank
St. Croix County Historical Society / Turning Point / Grace Place - Salvation Army.
Amounts given to the eight (8) beneficiaries ranged from $800 to $1570.
Thank you, Hudson Women's Club, for your generous donations!
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Tim Puffer, Exec. Director of "Operation HELP" HWC members socializing at the "Giving Tree" event.
was the guest speaker.
was the guest speaker.
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The "Giving Tree" BEFORE donations The "Giving Tree' AFTER donations were made ...
were made. and there were many more to come.
were made. and there were many more to come.
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DECEMBER brought Hudson Women's Club members and guests
to the "Holiday Tea" in the River Room of the Phipps Center for the Arts.
The "Holiday Tea" is a charming annual event hosted, organized, and
presented by the Board of Directors for HWC members and guests.
There was live music ... Carol Dahle played Christmas carols
on the piano for mood-setting socializing,
and Nancy Burman lead a Christmas Carol Sing-Along. 🎶
to the "Holiday Tea" in the River Room of the Phipps Center for the Arts.
The "Holiday Tea" is a charming annual event hosted, organized, and
presented by the Board of Directors for HWC members and guests.
There was live music ... Carol Dahle played Christmas carols
on the piano for mood-setting socializing,
and Nancy Burman lead a Christmas Carol Sing-Along. 🎶
The food and the tables were nothing short of amazing!
All the food was made and presented by the Board of Directors!
Each Board Member decorated a table for the event. Although there was a table-decorating "contest," as you can see - all the tables were lovely!
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JANUARY was a ZOOM meeting for the Hudson Women's Club. 👍
We all know that January can be snowy and icy, so Zoom was the solution to staying at home
in comfy clothes and slippers on, enjoying a very informative event!
Kristin Miller, RDN, CD Registered Dietician, presented an evening of eating healthy in the New Year ...
"Cooking with Kristin"
Here are some of the poignant health issues she covered. She was a delight! Really knew what she was talking about.
JANUARY was a ZOOM meeting for the Hudson Women's Club. 👍
We all know that January can be snowy and icy, so Zoom was the solution to staying at home
in comfy clothes and slippers on, enjoying a very informative event!
Kristin Miller, RDN, CD Registered Dietician, presented an evening of eating healthy in the New Year ...
"Cooking with Kristin"
Here are some of the poignant health issues she covered. She was a delight! Really knew what she was talking about.
Eating Healthy in the New Year starts with ..... |
KNOW YOUR MOTIVATION
What are your goals? What will cause stress? Are you ready to change? |
SET SMART GOALS
Specific Goals
Measurable Goals
Attainable Goals
Timely Goals
Specific Goals
Measurable Goals
Attainable Goals
Timely Goals
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And CELEBRATE we did! After Kristin's awesome information, she walked us through the steps - live in her kitchen - of putting together a wonderful and healthful recipe. Some of the ladies on Zoom had picked up the ingredients before the meeting, and they made the recipe in their homes along with Kristin! |
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FEBRUARY found HWC members making Valentine Gift Baskets for the residents of Hudson's Christian Community Home.
There were a lot of laughts getting together to make the ❤️Gift Baskets❤️,
and they were greatly appreciated by the
residents of the Christian Community Home. ❤️
There were a lot of laughts getting together to make the ❤️Gift Baskets❤️,
and they were greatly appreciated by the
residents of the Christian Community Home. ❤️
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Not only was February a fun month for making and delivering Valentines,
we had a guest speaker at our February Members' Meeting!
Guest speaker, JULIE LESHER, presented
"What's NEW with the St. Croix County Historical Society?
" Very informative!!
As they move forward with a new strategic plan, more information will be presented to the public.
One new thing you can look for is a new name: "Hudson Area History Connection."
we had a guest speaker at our February Members' Meeting!
Guest speaker, JULIE LESHER, presented
"What's NEW with the St. Croix County Historical Society?
" Very informative!!
As they move forward with a new strategic plan, more information will be presented to the public.
One new thing you can look for is a new name: "Hudson Area History Connection."
