Friday, November 1, 2013

Redmond EAGLES Gazette NOVEMBER 2013


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Social Room – 425-885-3324; Aerie Secretary – 425-889-0130; 
Auxiliary Secretary – 425-883-8767



YOU ARE INVITED TO HAVE
THANKSGIVING DINNER AT THE REDMOND EAGLES

Plan to have Thanksgiving dinner at the Redmond Eagles this year.  To make it a success, your help would be appreciated.  Donations of food items for the dinner are now being accepted by the coordinator of this event, Belle Williams.   We already have all the turkeys we need thanks to many generous members.  We need stuffing, potatoes, green beans, relishes and pies.  What would you like to bring?  Let Belle know by calling her at 425-885-0171 or via email at wey902@aol.com.  Cash donations are also welcome.  Or, you can sign up to help set up the dining area and/or cleanup after dinner.  ALL help will be welcome to ensure that we’re prepared to welcome everyone and serve a delicious, traditional Thanksgiving meal.  Thank you, in advance, for your generosity!

SPECIAL THANKS TO SPECIAL PEOPLE
Thanks to the Schmitt family for donating and setting up the outdoor tent for everyone to enjoy! 

FOR YOUR INFO………
***The fee to use your debit card has been increased from $1.50 to $2.00.
***A bin will be placed at the entrance for your donations of clean, slightly used or new blankets and                   coats.  Be generous.  It’s going to be a cold winter.  Thanks!
***Just what you always wanted for Christmas from the Eagles – 5 new pull tab games!  Check them out!

PLAN NOW FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS
CHRISTMAS SEASON KICK OFF PARTY – Friday, December 6 - Special hot buttered rum drinks for $3.00 and other holiday treats!
NEW YEARS EVE PARTY – The club will open at 5 p.m.  Come on down and enjoy a delicious ham dinner at 6 p.m. and then dance to the music of “Kickin’ Dust.”  You’ll also get party favors, champagne and a continental breakfast after midnight.  The whole package is $25 per person.  If you arrive after 9 p.m., tickets will be $15 per person for party favors, champagne and the continental breakfast.  Be aware – confetti will happen!

TRAVEL CLUB UPDATE
CHRISTMAS DINNER – SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 – Bring your favorite salad or dessert to complement the main meal that Lena is preparing.  Please come early to help set up tables AND don’t forget to bring your gift for the gift exchange!
ANNUAL CRAB FEED – SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 2014 – Yes, it’s almost that time again!
Tickets will go on sale before Thanksgiving so make your Christmas list now and plan to buy your tickets early!  Crab Feed tickets are $30 each with 2 raffle tickets. Salad bar tickets are $14 each with one raffle ticket.  Tyler will be managing the crab feed and raffle ticket sales.  Volunteer to be part of the Crab Feed Committee.  Thanks to Tyler, Sharon, Don, Ruby and Evelyn for signing up so far!
IMPORTANT REMINDERS – We will have nominations of officers for 2014 at the November 13 meeting AND dues for 2014 are due!    Lucky dollar winner in October was Tyler!  Way to go!

IN MEMORY OF
Darlene Dazey, who passed away on October 12.  Darlene was a longtime, dedicated Ladies Auxiliary member who will be missed.  A celebration of her life will be held at the Redmond Eagles on Saturday, January 18, 2014 from 1-3 p.m.

WHAT ARE YOU THANKFUL FOR?
An impromptu survey was made to find out what some of our fellow members are thankful for.  Here are a few responses:  “I’m thankful that…….the roof hasn’t fallen in (yet)……… the Seahawks are having a super season……….we have a popcorn machine (keep the donations coming to keep the popcorn popping)……we still have Bingo on Sunday afternoons, but more people would be even better……..my kids are back in college after a 3-year “break”….. … we have really great employees who we couldn’t live without……..all our loved ones…… let’s all be thankful for the Redmond Eagles
“where everybody knows your name.”                                 

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