2024-2025
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2024-2025
March 6, 2025 Luncheon
After having to cancel our February luncheon, we were all so glad to be back!
Our generous members and friends brought lots of new sneakers for our drive for Boxes of Basics.
Leslie Mitchell gave the Thought for the Day about A Gift of Time,
encouraging us to appreciate each day and the opportunities they bring.
We enjoyed Chef Brian's Irish themed lunch
topped off with Bailey's cheesecake!
We welcomed Brenda Solomon and Pam Swinford of the Copper Cricket who shared tips for and the benefits of thrifting. You can save money and update your decor by reusing and recycling and saving the landfills at the same time.
Liz Coughlin announced the Nominating Committee is open to accepting nominations for the
2025-2026 RWC Board. The deadline is March 25, 2025.
Joan Hughes, Community Service, announced the annual Monetary Drive for the Haymarket Regional Food Pantry will take place on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
Elaine Hughes, Fundraising, announced the upcoming spring fundraiser featuring Felix and Fingers on April 4, 2025. Details Here
Congratulations to our Dodi Myers Scholarship winners:
Sandy Darne, Florence Byrne, Eleanor Hammond, Priscilla Priestman, Barbara Orban, Liz Anderson, Marcia Hahn, and Pat Valle!
Your ticket purchases support
The Dodi Myers Scholarship Fund.
Many thanks to Donna Maynard for making the beautiful gift basket, to Mary Ginty for her delicious jams, and to the Flower Gallery for their wreath and center pieces.
You may view the slideshow below:
January 2, 2025 Luncheon
Happy New Year!
RWC members and friends gathered for the first luncheon of the new year
and enjoyed a delicious Italian buffet, complete with scrumptious Tiramisu!
Gina Missett gave the Thought for the Day
telling us about her recent involvement in RWC and how much we do for the community at large
and how RWC lives up to is motto:
"Enriched by friendship, dedicated to service."
She encouraged others to join RWC Committees.
Liz Coughlin announced and the membership accepted the candidates for the Nominating Committee responsible for finding candidates for the 2025-2026 RWC season
They are:
Paulette Nedrow
Anne Pedersen
Priscilla Priestman
Florence Byrne
Joan Hughes
We encourage you to contact any of these individuals if you are interested in running for one of the offices, or it you know someone who would be a good candidate.
Laura Newberry and Mindy West are former employees of the FDIC, and are active in the Association of FDIC Alumni. They primarily work in educating on financial literacy through the “Money Smart for Older Adults” program.
They entitled their program “Avoiding Scams (as best as we can)”.
The slide presentation assisted as they shared facts, details, and tips on avoiding scams. When they opened the floor for questions, there were plenty of scams we all wanted to talk about. It was an informative presentation and the RWC members were actively engaged in the topic. As a bonus, they gave each one who attended the luncheon a handout: Money Smart for Older Adults Resource Guide (circa June 2021) and a pen.
Congratulations to our Dodi Myers Scholarship winners:
Sarah Rudy, Mary Ginty, Sue Flynn, Dale Walden, Carol Hobday,
and Mary Lynn Applegate!
Thanks to Donna Maynard, Mary Ginty, and the Flower Gallery!
Your ticket purchases support
The Dodi Myers Scholarship Fund.
You may view the slide show here
Happy New Year!
RWC members and friends gathered for the first luncheon of the new year
and enjoyed a delicious Italian buffet, complete with scrumptious Tiramisu!
Gina Missett gave the Thought for the Day
telling us about her recent involvement in RWC and how much we do for the community at large
and how RWC lives up to is motto:
"Enriched by friendship, dedicated to service."
She encouraged others to join RWC Committees.
Liz Coughlin announced and the membership accepted the candidates for the Nominating Committee responsible for finding candidates for the 2025-2026 RWC season
They are:
Paulette Nedrow
Anne Pedersen
Priscilla Priestman
Florence Byrne
Joan Hughes
We encourage you to contact any of these individuals if you are interested in running for one of the offices, or it you know someone who would be a good candidate.
Laura Newberry and Mindy West are former employees of the FDIC, and are active in the Association of FDIC Alumni. They primarily work in educating on financial literacy through the “Money Smart for Older Adults” program.
They entitled their program “Avoiding Scams (as best as we can)”.
The slide presentation assisted as they shared facts, details, and tips on avoiding scams. When they opened the floor for questions, there were plenty of scams we all wanted to talk about. It was an informative presentation and the RWC members were actively engaged in the topic. As a bonus, they gave each one who attended the luncheon a handout: Money Smart for Older Adults Resource Guide (circa June 2021) and a pen.
Congratulations to our Dodi Myers Scholarship winners:
Sarah Rudy, Mary Ginty, Sue Flynn, Dale Walden, Carol Hobday,
and Mary Lynn Applegate!
Thanks to Donna Maynard, Mary Ginty, and the Flower Gallery!
Your ticket purchases support
The Dodi Myers Scholarship Fund.
You may view the slide show here
December 5, 2024 Luncheon
It may have been cold outside, but we were warm inside the beautifully decorated clubhouse as we anticipated Doug Burroughs' annual holiday arrangement demonstration.
Amy Steen's Thought for the Day was
Welcome December!
May the month ahead sprinkle your spirit with the joyous of blessings.
May Mother Nature’s purity, blanket and warm your heart with an abundance of
peace, hope, love, good health, prosperity and happiness.
May you embrace the spirit of giving with kindness, compassion,
inspiration and encouragement.
May you be full of hope and promise of the
wondrous blessings yet to come.
Congratulations to our Raffle Winners!
In addition to the beautiful arrangements Doug made, others won table centerpieces, a White House ornament, and Mary Ginty's Jams
The winners are:
Florence Byrne, Sheryl Solow, Sue Benjamin, Mary Brandt, Barbara Plumhoff, Joan Hughes, Mary Lynn Applegate, Nancy Converse, Donna Maynard, and Theresa Peck
Your ticket purchases support
The Dodi Myers Scholarship Fund.
It may have been cold outside, but we were warm inside the beautifully decorated clubhouse as we anticipated Doug Burroughs' annual holiday arrangement demonstration.
Amy Steen's Thought for the Day was
Welcome December!
May the month ahead sprinkle your spirit with the joyous of blessings.
May Mother Nature’s purity, blanket and warm your heart with an abundance of
peace, hope, love, good health, prosperity and happiness.
May you embrace the spirit of giving with kindness, compassion,
inspiration and encouragement.
May you be full of hope and promise of the
wondrous blessings yet to come.
Congratulations to our Raffle Winners!
In addition to the beautiful arrangements Doug made, others won table centerpieces, a White House ornament, and Mary Ginty's Jams
The winners are:
Florence Byrne, Sheryl Solow, Sue Benjamin, Mary Brandt, Barbara Plumhoff, Joan Hughes, Mary Lynn Applegate, Nancy Converse, Donna Maynard, and Theresa Peck
Your ticket purchases support
The Dodi Myers Scholarship Fund.
November 7, 2024 Luncheon
We gathered on a perfect autumn day to share memories and celebrate friendship.
Maryann Whann is no stranger to the Regency community, making her home here for a decade and a half. She recited a poem she wrote herself entitled "Seasons". It is a lovely rhyme describing the passing of spring, summer, fall, and winter seasons with the beautiful sentiment that our friendships remain and grow as we spend time together.
Spring has passed,
Summer has gone.
Autumn breezes cool,
Winter winds blow strong.
Spring days lengthen
To Summer night songs.
Autumn days shorten
To Winter nights long.
Spring brings green,
Summer brings color.
Fall colors change,
Winter grays hover.
Spring buds unfold
To Summer’s bright sun.
Autumn leaves fall,
And Winter snows come.
Season come,
And seasons go
But friends remain,
And friendships grow.
No matter the reason,
No matter the rhyme,
We cherish the friendships
We build over time.
Our friends are dear,
Our friends are here.
So, take the hand
Of someone near.
And in this moment, know the reason,
We are thankful for each season.
This year, this month, this week, this day,
Whatever the time, whatever the weather,
Let’s give thanks as we now say
That we are blessed to be together.
Our program welcomed Ron DeFore, author and son of actor Don DeFore.
He entertained us as he walked us through his childhood memories growing up in Disneyland.
Congratulations to our Raffle Winners!
Elaine Hughes invited our guest, Ron DeFore, to draw the lucky tickets.
Sandy Darne (Double winner!), Lee Lipscomb (Double winner!), Faye Graul, Kate Connelly,
Geri Varachi, and Heather Cohen.
We couldn't do the raffles without Donna Maynard's beautiful baskets,
Flower Gallery's arrangements,
and Mary Ginty's jams and jellies!
Your ticket purchases support
The Dodi Myers Scholarship Fund.
We gathered on a perfect autumn day to share memories and celebrate friendship.
Maryann Whann is no stranger to the Regency community, making her home here for a decade and a half. She recited a poem she wrote herself entitled "Seasons". It is a lovely rhyme describing the passing of spring, summer, fall, and winter seasons with the beautiful sentiment that our friendships remain and grow as we spend time together.
Spring has passed,
Summer has gone.
Autumn breezes cool,
Winter winds blow strong.
Spring days lengthen
To Summer night songs.
Autumn days shorten
To Winter nights long.
Spring brings green,
Summer brings color.
Fall colors change,
Winter grays hover.
Spring buds unfold
To Summer’s bright sun.
Autumn leaves fall,
And Winter snows come.
Season come,
And seasons go
But friends remain,
And friendships grow.
No matter the reason,
No matter the rhyme,
We cherish the friendships
We build over time.
Our friends are dear,
Our friends are here.
So, take the hand
Of someone near.
And in this moment, know the reason,
We are thankful for each season.
This year, this month, this week, this day,
Whatever the time, whatever the weather,
Let’s give thanks as we now say
That we are blessed to be together.
Our program welcomed Ron DeFore, author and son of actor Don DeFore.
He entertained us as he walked us through his childhood memories growing up in Disneyland.
Congratulations to our Raffle Winners!
Elaine Hughes invited our guest, Ron DeFore, to draw the lucky tickets.
Sandy Darne (Double winner!), Lee Lipscomb (Double winner!), Faye Graul, Kate Connelly,
Geri Varachi, and Heather Cohen.
We couldn't do the raffles without Donna Maynard's beautiful baskets,
Flower Gallery's arrangements,
and Mary Ginty's jams and jellies!
Your ticket purchases support
The Dodi Myers Scholarship Fund.
Hallowe'en Treat Bags
for Haymarket Regional Food Pantry
On Monday, October 14, 2024, the RWC Community Service Committee gathered to fill Hallowe'en Treat Bags
for the Haymarket Regional Food Pantry to distribute to families in need.
We had a lot of fun bagging, tying, and sometimes sampling all the treats contributed by our members.
The Haymarket Regional Food Pantry was thrilled to receive the 450 bags filled with assorted goodies!
for Haymarket Regional Food Pantry
On Monday, October 14, 2024, the RWC Community Service Committee gathered to fill Hallowe'en Treat Bags
for the Haymarket Regional Food Pantry to distribute to families in need.
We had a lot of fun bagging, tying, and sometimes sampling all the treats contributed by our members.
The Haymarket Regional Food Pantry was thrilled to receive the 450 bags filled with assorted goodies!
Rocktoberfest Fun!
Thanks to everyone who came out to eat, drink, play, dance, and raise funds for charity!
Everyone was a winner on Friday, October 11. 2024, as we celebrated Oktoberfest Regency style.
Congratulations to the Stein Pong Winners -
Donna Jerome and Dennis Byrne
Congratulations to Table 14 who won the Trivia contest -
dessert of their choice at the Middleburg Grille.
Huge thanks to everyone who participated in the raffles!
Raffle winners were:
Connie Mayhugh - Black Sheep/Villagio Gift card
Donna Maynard - Amazon, Giant, and ABC, Uber Eats gift cards
Theresa Peck - Details Boutique
Jerry Worley - Gainesville Garage
Audrey Templeton - Gainesville Garage, Target
Kathie Wilson - Giant
Chris Ward - Hand & Stone
Florence Byrne - Hand & Stone, Sheetz
Joanne Burger - Jersey Mike's
Cindy Ware - La Vie Nails, Valentino's
Yvonne Cadwallader - Morton's Steak House
Pat Giffey - Morton's Steak House
John Scarcella - Olde Dominion Tavern and ABC gift card
Debra Sparkman - Velocity Wings
Donna Jerome - Visa gift card
Proceeds from the event will go to our Fall/Winter Charity
Virginia Women and Family Support Center.
Thanks to everyone who came out to eat, drink, play, dance, and raise funds for charity!
Everyone was a winner on Friday, October 11. 2024, as we celebrated Oktoberfest Regency style.
Congratulations to the Stein Pong Winners -
Donna Jerome and Dennis Byrne
Congratulations to Table 14 who won the Trivia contest -
dessert of their choice at the Middleburg Grille.
Huge thanks to everyone who participated in the raffles!
Raffle winners were:
Connie Mayhugh - Black Sheep/Villagio Gift card
Donna Maynard - Amazon, Giant, and ABC, Uber Eats gift cards
Theresa Peck - Details Boutique
Jerry Worley - Gainesville Garage
Audrey Templeton - Gainesville Garage, Target
Kathie Wilson - Giant
Chris Ward - Hand & Stone
Florence Byrne - Hand & Stone, Sheetz
Joanne Burger - Jersey Mike's
Cindy Ware - La Vie Nails, Valentino's
Yvonne Cadwallader - Morton's Steak House
Pat Giffey - Morton's Steak House
John Scarcella - Olde Dominion Tavern and ABC gift card
Debra Sparkman - Velocity Wings
Donna Jerome - Visa gift card
Proceeds from the event will go to our Fall/Winter Charity
Virginia Women and Family Support Center.
Photos by: Dominic Preston and Lee Lipscomb. Thank you for capturing it so well, Dominic!
October 3, 2024 Luncheon
Lots of autumnal vibes made for a festive luncheon!
Anne Pedersen's Thought for the Day had us pondering the difference
between the "I have to" and "I get to" mindset.
The "get to" outlook can help people feel more joy and accomplishment.
Our program welcomed Ellen Crosby, author.
She told us how she became an author, her love of mystery and books.
She had with her Miriam Meeks, Manager at Middleburg Books, and
Kailey Renehan, Book seller at Middleburg Books https://www.middleburgbooks.com/
You can find out more about Ellen Crosby at https://ellencrosby.com/
Congratulations to our Raffle Winners!
They are:
Liz Anderson, Donna Maynard, Erna Grzejka, Jane Brown, Mary Jo Rigby,
and Mary Pat Ubelhart
We couldn't do the raffles without Donna Maynard's beautiful baskets,
Flower Gallery's arrangements,
and Mary Ginty's jams and jellies!
Your ticket purchases support
The Dodi Myers Scholarship Fund.
Lots of autumnal vibes made for a festive luncheon!
Anne Pedersen's Thought for the Day had us pondering the difference
between the "I have to" and "I get to" mindset.
The "get to" outlook can help people feel more joy and accomplishment.
Our program welcomed Ellen Crosby, author.
She told us how she became an author, her love of mystery and books.
She had with her Miriam Meeks, Manager at Middleburg Books, and
Kailey Renehan, Book seller at Middleburg Books https://www.middleburgbooks.com/
You can find out more about Ellen Crosby at https://ellencrosby.com/
Congratulations to our Raffle Winners!
They are:
Liz Anderson, Donna Maynard, Erna Grzejka, Jane Brown, Mary Jo Rigby,
and Mary Pat Ubelhart
We couldn't do the raffles without Donna Maynard's beautiful baskets,
Flower Gallery's arrangements,
and Mary Ginty's jams and jellies!
Your ticket purchases support
The Dodi Myers Scholarship Fund.
September 5, 2024 Luncheon
Our first luncheon of the new season greeted many new and returning friends and neighbors on a gorgeous day in September.
Sandi McNickle's Thought for the Day entitled "September Thoughts" was a perfect start to the day.
Excerpts included a quote from Walter Stegner:
"Another fall, another turned page;
there was something of Jubilee in that annual autumnal beginning,
as if last year's mistakes had been erased by summer."
She concluded with this thought:
"New month, new chapter,
new page and new wishes.
May the month give you courage, strength, confidence, patience, self-love, and inner peace.
May every day in September fill your days with hope, love, sunshine, and energy.
Let there be joy, fun, and laughter"
Our program featured speakers from Virginia Women and Family Support Center.
Frances Robin, Executive Director, and Alana Hilliard, VAWFSC Board member, gave us in depth information about VAWFSC and the kind of support provided to women and children in the area. They have plans for expansion and look forward to serving community with this vital program.
Congratulations to our Raffle Winners!
They are:
Elaine Hughes, Carol Bowen, Marcie Sponholtz, Donna Jerome, and Paulette Nedrow!
We couldn't do it without Donna Maynard's beautiful baskets,
Flower Gallery's arrangements,
and Mary Ginty's jams and jellies!
Your ticket purchases support
The Dodi Myers Scholarship Fund.
Our first luncheon of the new season greeted many new and returning friends and neighbors on a gorgeous day in September.
Sandi McNickle's Thought for the Day entitled "September Thoughts" was a perfect start to the day.
Excerpts included a quote from Walter Stegner:
"Another fall, another turned page;
there was something of Jubilee in that annual autumnal beginning,
as if last year's mistakes had been erased by summer."
She concluded with this thought:
"New month, new chapter,
new page and new wishes.
May the month give you courage, strength, confidence, patience, self-love, and inner peace.
May every day in September fill your days with hope, love, sunshine, and energy.
Let there be joy, fun, and laughter"
Our program featured speakers from Virginia Women and Family Support Center.
Frances Robin, Executive Director, and Alana Hilliard, VAWFSC Board member, gave us in depth information about VAWFSC and the kind of support provided to women and children in the area. They have plans for expansion and look forward to serving community with this vital program.
Congratulations to our Raffle Winners!
They are:
Elaine Hughes, Carol Bowen, Marcie Sponholtz, Donna Jerome, and Paulette Nedrow!
We couldn't do it without Donna Maynard's beautiful baskets,
Flower Gallery's arrangements,
and Mary Ginty's jams and jellies!
Your ticket purchases support
The Dodi Myers Scholarship Fund.
Photos by Joanne Burger, Lee Lipscomb, and Sandy Darne
2023 Back2School Community Drive for NVFS Is in the Books!
"Phenomenal"
Thank you for your overwhelming support and generosity of the
2024 Back2School Community Drive for Northern Virginia Family Services (NVFS)!
We collected 9,300.00 in school supplies and $1,927 in cash and checks!
Because of you, students in need will return to school well-equipped for a successful school year.
We could not have done this without you!
Thanks to everyone in our Regency community for their generous support of this important project
