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2025-2026
🌹June 4, 2026 Luncheon🌹
Our last luncheon of this season did not disappoint!
There was something for most everyone.
President, Liz Anderson presented checks to our two charities for the 2025-2026 year. Both Gracing Spaces and NVFS each received a check in the amount of $10,000 as a result of RWC fundraising efforts this year.
Bill and Marin Carey accepted the check for Gracing Spaces and said that real
impact is felt when passion meets purpose andthat our dedication was an inspiration.
Navara Cannon spoke on behalf of NVFS representatives
saying they were thankful for our support, time and effort and echoed the sentiments of Gracing Spaces.
Amy Steen gave the Thought for the Day with A Summer Acrostic:
Sunshine warmed the sandy shore,
Under blue skies, we play and explore,
Memories are made on long, bright days,
Music and laughter fill the air in many ways,
Every evening gloes with golden light,
Relaxing beneath the stars on a summer night.
May your summer be filled with happiness, adventure, and moments that brighten your spirit.
Liz Coughlin conducted the installation of of RWC officers
for the 2026-2027 season.
President: Joan Hughes
Executive Vice President: Elizabeth Anderson
VP Programs: Sarah Rudy
VP Fundraising: Nancy Converse
VP’s Community Service: Hattie Thurman and Jane Brown
Treasurer: Cynthia Giudici
Corresponding Secretary: Connie Mayhugh
Recording Secretaries: Florence Byrne and Alida Woods
Liz was a busy Bylaws Chair as she
announced the recipients of the two $2,500 scholarships awarded to Battlefield High School
graduating senior students who will attend NVCC this fall. They were:
- Aine Callahan who plans to be a Vet Tech, said the scholarship is a great start for her education costs.
She plans to start strong and finish strong.
- Jacob Guirguis who will pursue criminal justice, is interested in why crimes are
committed andhow to prevent them. He hopes to someday be in the FBI.
- Two $2,500 scholarships were awarded to 2nd year nursing students at NOVA:
Faustina Kwerteng, who said the timing for this scholarship was perfect.
She is a mother who stresses about where the funds needed to
continue her nursing education would come from.
Sonia Tahim said she is grateful for this prestigious gift as it is hard to make ends meet.
Her career goal is to work in women’s health.
- Georgia Brennan was the recipient of the Elaine Hughes Scholarship in the amount of $5,000. Her credentials are amazing. She was the 2026 Class President at Battlefield High School, a National Honor Society member, a National French Honor Society member, and graduated Summa Cum Laude. She founded an organization called “Social Seen” which held social events for special ed students and general population students to participate in jointly.
Since she believes volunteering is an integral part of life’s journey, she hopes to
expand this organization to the Harrisonburg area while she is there.
She said the scholarship was a blessing to her as she is funding her college education herself.
She is attending JMU this fall studying Communications and Public Policy.
Speaking of acknowledgements, Liz Anderson recognized Liz Coughlin for her nearly
20 years of service as RWC's Bylaws Chair.
"Today, we want to take a special moment to recognize someone who has been the very heart and backbone of our board for the past twenty years. While she may be retiring from her official role on the board, the legacy of her trust, kindness, and hard work is woven into the very fabric of this club. We are infinitely better because of her leadership."
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We then welcomed Libby Klein, mystery author, who told us about her process in writing, getting published, and all the funny incidents along the way.
She is happy to come to any of the Regency Book Clubs to participate in the discussion of any of her books.
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Congratulations to our Dodi Myers Scholarship Raffle Winners!!
Flower Gallery arrangement – Hattie Thurman
Jams - Louise Worley
Basket - Lee Lipscomb
Libby Klein Book - Donna Kurze
Flower Gallery Centerpieces:
Mary Jo Rigby, Paula Street, and Peggy Curley
Your ticket purchases support
The Dodi Myers Scholarship Fund.
Thanks to Details, Donna Maynard, Mary Ginty, Nancy Converse,
and the Flower Gallery for donating their items to raffle.
Our last luncheon of this season did not disappoint!
There was something for most everyone.
President, Liz Anderson presented checks to our two charities for the 2025-2026 year. Both Gracing Spaces and NVFS each received a check in the amount of $10,000 as a result of RWC fundraising efforts this year.
Bill and Marin Carey accepted the check for Gracing Spaces and said that real
impact is felt when passion meets purpose andthat our dedication was an inspiration.
Navara Cannon spoke on behalf of NVFS representatives
saying they were thankful for our support, time and effort and echoed the sentiments of Gracing Spaces.
Amy Steen gave the Thought for the Day with A Summer Acrostic:
Sunshine warmed the sandy shore,
Under blue skies, we play and explore,
Memories are made on long, bright days,
Music and laughter fill the air in many ways,
Every evening gloes with golden light,
Relaxing beneath the stars on a summer night.
May your summer be filled with happiness, adventure, and moments that brighten your spirit.
Liz Coughlin conducted the installation of of RWC officers
for the 2026-2027 season.
President: Joan Hughes
Executive Vice President: Elizabeth Anderson
VP Programs: Sarah Rudy
VP Fundraising: Nancy Converse
VP’s Community Service: Hattie Thurman and Jane Brown
Treasurer: Cynthia Giudici
Corresponding Secretary: Connie Mayhugh
Recording Secretaries: Florence Byrne and Alida Woods
Liz was a busy Bylaws Chair as she
announced the recipients of the two $2,500 scholarships awarded to Battlefield High School
graduating senior students who will attend NVCC this fall. They were:
- Aine Callahan who plans to be a Vet Tech, said the scholarship is a great start for her education costs.
She plans to start strong and finish strong.
- Jacob Guirguis who will pursue criminal justice, is interested in why crimes are
committed andhow to prevent them. He hopes to someday be in the FBI.
- Two $2,500 scholarships were awarded to 2nd year nursing students at NOVA:
Faustina Kwerteng, who said the timing for this scholarship was perfect.
She is a mother who stresses about where the funds needed to
continue her nursing education would come from.
Sonia Tahim said she is grateful for this prestigious gift as it is hard to make ends meet.
Her career goal is to work in women’s health.
- Georgia Brennan was the recipient of the Elaine Hughes Scholarship in the amount of $5,000. Her credentials are amazing. She was the 2026 Class President at Battlefield High School, a National Honor Society member, a National French Honor Society member, and graduated Summa Cum Laude. She founded an organization called “Social Seen” which held social events for special ed students and general population students to participate in jointly.
Since she believes volunteering is an integral part of life’s journey, she hopes to
expand this organization to the Harrisonburg area while she is there.
She said the scholarship was a blessing to her as she is funding her college education herself.
She is attending JMU this fall studying Communications and Public Policy.
Speaking of acknowledgements, Liz Anderson recognized Liz Coughlin for her nearly
20 years of service as RWC's Bylaws Chair.
"Today, we want to take a special moment to recognize someone who has been the very heart and backbone of our board for the past twenty years. While she may be retiring from her official role on the board, the legacy of her trust, kindness, and hard work is woven into the very fabric of this club. We are infinitely better because of her leadership."
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We then welcomed Libby Klein, mystery author, who told us about her process in writing, getting published, and all the funny incidents along the way.
She is happy to come to any of the Regency Book Clubs to participate in the discussion of any of her books.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Congratulations to our Dodi Myers Scholarship Raffle Winners!!
Flower Gallery arrangement – Hattie Thurman
Jams - Louise Worley
Basket - Lee Lipscomb
Libby Klein Book - Donna Kurze
Flower Gallery Centerpieces:
Mary Jo Rigby, Paula Street, and Peggy Curley
Your ticket purchases support
The Dodi Myers Scholarship Fund.
Thanks to Details, Donna Maynard, Mary Ginty, Nancy Converse,
and the Flower Gallery for donating their items to raffle.
May 7, 2026 RWC Luncheon and Fashion Show
Thanks to everyone who came for the brunch and
delightful Details fashion show!
These fabulous RWC models walked the runway in style:
Lois Beauchamp showed off a fun beach day ensemble. Maryellen Silsby was dressed for a day of golf. Cathy Campbell was going for a luncheon in a print dress and jacket. Jeralyn Jones had a shopping trip wearing darling pants with a top and jacket. Connie Mayhugh brightened up the party in a lovely kimono pants skirt set. Amy Steen had the perfect sleeveless summer dress. Joan Lipera was adorable in a polkadot pant set.
They all wore jewelry and carried handbags from Details.
Ethel Muter gave the Thought for the Day showing how
May is proof that life is a balancing act in so many ways.
"May is proof that life is a balancing act.
It’s a month that asks us to be everything at once: playful, grateful, and deeply respectful."
May has a funny way of feeling both reflective and forward-looking at the same time.
Mother’s Day brings a personal, emotional pause—gratitude, family, and often a reminder of how time moves quietly in the background. It’s intimate and grounding.
Memorial Day shifts the tone. It’s not just the unofficial start of summer—it carries weight, memory, and respect. A moment to zoom out and think about sacrifice and history.
On the lighter, more vibrant side, Cinco de Mayo adds color and energy—music, food, and community. Even if widely commercialized in the U.S., it still taps into a celebratory spirit.
And of course, “May the Fourth be with you”, is pure fun. It’s a reminder that culture isn’t just serious—it’s shared jokes, fandom, and collective imagination.
May’s commencements tie it all together. They’re about transition—endings that are really beginnings.
Hopeful, uncertain, and full of possibility.
Put together, May feels like:
gratitude for what shaped us
remembrance of what was sacrificed
celebration of culture and joy
and anticipation for what’s next
It’s a month that quietly asks: Where have you come from—and where are you going?And finally, there is a May 1st question that is asked annually by a friend from Miss Vandenberg’s first grade class to ponder:
If April showers bring May flowers, what do May flowers bring? ***(Answer at the bottom)
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Liz Coughlin conducted the election of RWC officers for the 2026-2027 season.
A vote by acclamation elected:
President: Joan Hughes
Executive Vice President: Elizabeth Anderson
VP Programs: Sarah Rudy
VP Fundraising: Nancy Converse
VP’s Community Service: Hattie Thurman and Jane Brown
Treasurer: Cynthia Giudici
Corresponding Secretary: Connie Mayhugh
Recording Secretaries: Florence Byrne and Alida Woods
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Congratulations to our Dodi Myers Scholarship Raffle Winners!!
Flower Gallery arrangement – Donna Kurtz
Jams - Cathy Roper
Basket - Alida Woods
Details Bag - Arlene Giacomo
Flower Gallery Centerpieces: Mary McKeone, Lee Lipscomb, Letizia Teganini, June Bradley, Camille Smith,
and Donna Jerome
Your ticket purchases support
The Dodi Myers Scholarship Fund.
Thanks to Details, Donna Maynard, Mary Ginty, Nancy Converse,
and the Flower Gallery for donating their items to raffle.
Enjoy the slideshow!
***Answer to the question What to May flowers bring?
Pilgrims!
Thanks to everyone who came for the brunch and
delightful Details fashion show!
These fabulous RWC models walked the runway in style:
Lois Beauchamp showed off a fun beach day ensemble. Maryellen Silsby was dressed for a day of golf. Cathy Campbell was going for a luncheon in a print dress and jacket. Jeralyn Jones had a shopping trip wearing darling pants with a top and jacket. Connie Mayhugh brightened up the party in a lovely kimono pants skirt set. Amy Steen had the perfect sleeveless summer dress. Joan Lipera was adorable in a polkadot pant set.
They all wore jewelry and carried handbags from Details.
Ethel Muter gave the Thought for the Day showing how
May is proof that life is a balancing act in so many ways.
"May is proof that life is a balancing act.
It’s a month that asks us to be everything at once: playful, grateful, and deeply respectful."
May has a funny way of feeling both reflective and forward-looking at the same time.
Mother’s Day brings a personal, emotional pause—gratitude, family, and often a reminder of how time moves quietly in the background. It’s intimate and grounding.
Memorial Day shifts the tone. It’s not just the unofficial start of summer—it carries weight, memory, and respect. A moment to zoom out and think about sacrifice and history.
On the lighter, more vibrant side, Cinco de Mayo adds color and energy—music, food, and community. Even if widely commercialized in the U.S., it still taps into a celebratory spirit.
And of course, “May the Fourth be with you”, is pure fun. It’s a reminder that culture isn’t just serious—it’s shared jokes, fandom, and collective imagination.
May’s commencements tie it all together. They’re about transition—endings that are really beginnings.
Hopeful, uncertain, and full of possibility.
Put together, May feels like:
gratitude for what shaped us
remembrance of what was sacrificed
celebration of culture and joy
and anticipation for what’s next
It’s a month that quietly asks: Where have you come from—and where are you going?And finally, there is a May 1st question that is asked annually by a friend from Miss Vandenberg’s first grade class to ponder:
If April showers bring May flowers, what do May flowers bring? ***(Answer at the bottom)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Liz Coughlin conducted the election of RWC officers for the 2026-2027 season.
A vote by acclamation elected:
President: Joan Hughes
Executive Vice President: Elizabeth Anderson
VP Programs: Sarah Rudy
VP Fundraising: Nancy Converse
VP’s Community Service: Hattie Thurman and Jane Brown
Treasurer: Cynthia Giudici
Corresponding Secretary: Connie Mayhugh
Recording Secretaries: Florence Byrne and Alida Woods
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Congratulations to our Dodi Myers Scholarship Raffle Winners!!
Flower Gallery arrangement – Donna Kurtz
Jams - Cathy Roper
Basket - Alida Woods
Details Bag - Arlene Giacomo
Flower Gallery Centerpieces: Mary McKeone, Lee Lipscomb, Letizia Teganini, June Bradley, Camille Smith,
and Donna Jerome
Your ticket purchases support
The Dodi Myers Scholarship Fund.
Thanks to Details, Donna Maynard, Mary Ginty, Nancy Converse,
and the Flower Gallery for donating their items to raffle.
Enjoy the slideshow!
***Answer to the question What to May flowers bring?
Pilgrims!
Photo credit: Julie Gerkens and Lee Lipscomb
Oh, what a beautiful day for golf and charity!
Thursday, April 23, 2026 will go down in RWC Golf Tournament history!
The sun was shining, the greens were green, the skies were blue!
The golfers and RWC supporters came together for lunch, raffles, golf, and camaraderie!
Thanks to everyone who participated and helped us raise over $15,000 for our charities!
Take a peek at some of the fun.
Click here!
Congratulations to the tournament winners!
1st Place Team:
Donna Jerome
Ann Comerford
Paula Renfro
Maggie Castelli
2nd place team:
Gary Crawford
Belinda Crawford
June Bradley
Tim Bradley
Closest To the Pin # 3 Rick Stockwell
Closest To the Pin # 16 Marie Stockwell
Closest to Line Men: Dick Powers
Closest To Line Women: Linda Moreno
From Mary Howell, Charity Golf Tournament Organizer:
Wow & Wow...what a day we had!
It was beyond stupendous thanks to the hard work of the RWC Fundraising Committee, the generosity and support of our Sponsors, and the overall support of our friends and neighbors in the Regency Community.
Thursday morning everyone entered the clubhouse smiling and when
they left Thursday afternoon they were smiling even more.
I also have to commend the UTP staff , the staff of the Invited Pro Shop and,
CMC who scrambled to help us make more Raffle Tickets when we ran out of the 700 tickets I brought that morning.
Now that's a great problem to have if you're going to have one. 😁😁
So, I am beyond thrilled to report that we made well over $15,000.
I can't share the exact figure until we make sure all expenses have been submitted.
What a fantastic Fundraiser Team!👏👏👏
So, Hats off to all of you. Until 2028.
Cheers!!!!!🍾🥂
Thursday, April 23, 2026 will go down in RWC Golf Tournament history!
The sun was shining, the greens were green, the skies were blue!
The golfers and RWC supporters came together for lunch, raffles, golf, and camaraderie!
Thanks to everyone who participated and helped us raise over $15,000 for our charities!
Take a peek at some of the fun.
Click here!
Congratulations to the tournament winners!
1st Place Team:
Donna Jerome
Ann Comerford
Paula Renfro
Maggie Castelli
2nd place team:
Gary Crawford
Belinda Crawford
June Bradley
Tim Bradley
Closest To the Pin # 3 Rick Stockwell
Closest To the Pin # 16 Marie Stockwell
Closest to Line Men: Dick Powers
Closest To Line Women: Linda Moreno
From Mary Howell, Charity Golf Tournament Organizer:
Wow & Wow...what a day we had!
It was beyond stupendous thanks to the hard work of the RWC Fundraising Committee, the generosity and support of our Sponsors, and the overall support of our friends and neighbors in the Regency Community.
Thursday morning everyone entered the clubhouse smiling and when
they left Thursday afternoon they were smiling even more.
I also have to commend the UTP staff , the staff of the Invited Pro Shop and,
CMC who scrambled to help us make more Raffle Tickets when we ran out of the 700 tickets I brought that morning.
Now that's a great problem to have if you're going to have one. 😁😁
So, I am beyond thrilled to report that we made well over $15,000.
I can't share the exact figure until we make sure all expenses have been submitted.
What a fantastic Fundraiser Team!👏👏👏
So, Hats off to all of you. Until 2028.
Cheers!!!!!🍾🥂
Here's a trip down memory lane featuring
twenty incredible years of charity, friendship, and service!
Please click here to enjoy the show!
twenty incredible years of charity, friendship, and service!
Please click here to enjoy the show!
🌸April 2, 2026 Anniversary Luncheon Highlights!🌸
Our 20th anniversary luncheon was full of highlights!
Upon entering the ballroom members were greeted by festive displays including memorabilia curated and assembled by Nancy Converse and her incredible crew of volunteers. The cake display was second to none.
Before lunch, Maureen Ivers gave the Thought for the Day about continuing our tradition of charity, and the importance of blood donations. She encouraged members to spread the word about our Blood Drive on May 5, 2026.
After lunch we distributed 20th anniversary souvenir pens!
Liz Anderson, our current President, kicked off the anniversary celebration relating how the idea for the RWC was formed around Dodi Myers' kitchen table with Sherry Baer and Kathy Elder.
Over the past 20 years the RWC has raised nearly $1,000,000 for charities and scholarships.
Growing from 30 members to a high of 220 members over the years, RWC continues to grow and live up to its motto of Enriched by Friendship, Dedicated to Service and our mission to Believe, Commit, at Serve.
Liz Coughlin, as master of ceremonies, welcomed eight of our ten past presidents and
honored their service with beautiful rose bouquets.
Our past presidents in attendance were:
Kay Hefner - 2011-2012
Pat Kunkel - 2012-2014
Glenna Toppen - 2014=2016
LaValle Ulmer - 2016-2018
Elena Daly - 2018-2020
Joan Hughes - 2020-2022
Nancy Converse - 2022-2024
Dodi Myers, our first president was remembered and
recognized for organizing and establishing the RWC.
Sherry Baer, also an RWC founder and second president sent her appreciation from Arizona!
Then Liz C. took us on a virtual trip up and down the fictional RWC Boulevard!
First stop, the Early Years presented by Sandi McNickle who regaled us with stories of RWC's beginnings and how it was the catalyst for The Players and more clubs we currently enjoy today in Regency.
Second stop on the RWC Boulevard, the Middle Years, presented by Glenna Toppen, who talked about
the growth of the club during that time.
Final stop, the Present, given by Joan Hughes. Joan talked about the establishment of RWC as a 5013c which enables us to do even more for the local community, our charities, and scholarships.
As our trip on the RWC Boulevard came to an end, Liz Coughlin read a poem she wrote just for the occasion.
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From the Business Meeting
Our slate of officers for the RWC 2026-2027 season is as follows:
President: Joan Hughes
Executive Vice President: Elizabeth Anderson
VP Programs: Sarah Rudy
VP Fundraising: Nancy Converse
VP’s Community Service: Hattie Thurman and Jane Brown
Treasurer: Cynthia Giudici
Corresponding Secretary: Connie Mayhugh
Recording Secretaries: Florence Byrne and Alida Woods
Voting will take place at the May meeting.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Mary Howell provided more information about the upcoming RWC Charity Golf Tournament scheduled for Thursday, April 23, 2026.
You can see more about it here
Hattie Thurman, Community Service, announced the annual monetary drive for the Haymarket Regional Food Pantry will take place on Tuesday, April 14th.
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Congratulations to our Dodi Myers Scholarship Raffle Winners!!
Wreath – Glenna Toppen
Jams - Teresa Sien
Basket - Sophia Burkat
Flower Gallery Centerpieces: Joan Hughes, Tate Keneally, Donna Maynard, Lynn Miller, Mariann Chapla, and Mary Beth Hamblin
Vases created by Nancy Converse:
Sandi McNickle and Priscilla Priestman
Your ticket purchases support
The Dodi Myers Scholarship Fund.
Thanks to Donna Maynard, Mary Ginty, Nancy Converse,
and the Flower Gallery for donating their items to raffle.
Our 20th anniversary luncheon was full of highlights!
Upon entering the ballroom members were greeted by festive displays including memorabilia curated and assembled by Nancy Converse and her incredible crew of volunteers. The cake display was second to none.
Before lunch, Maureen Ivers gave the Thought for the Day about continuing our tradition of charity, and the importance of blood donations. She encouraged members to spread the word about our Blood Drive on May 5, 2026.
After lunch we distributed 20th anniversary souvenir pens!
Liz Anderson, our current President, kicked off the anniversary celebration relating how the idea for the RWC was formed around Dodi Myers' kitchen table with Sherry Baer and Kathy Elder.
Over the past 20 years the RWC has raised nearly $1,000,000 for charities and scholarships.
Growing from 30 members to a high of 220 members over the years, RWC continues to grow and live up to its motto of Enriched by Friendship, Dedicated to Service and our mission to Believe, Commit, at Serve.
Liz Coughlin, as master of ceremonies, welcomed eight of our ten past presidents and
honored their service with beautiful rose bouquets.
Our past presidents in attendance were:
Kay Hefner - 2011-2012
Pat Kunkel - 2012-2014
Glenna Toppen - 2014=2016
LaValle Ulmer - 2016-2018
Elena Daly - 2018-2020
Joan Hughes - 2020-2022
Nancy Converse - 2022-2024
Dodi Myers, our first president was remembered and
recognized for organizing and establishing the RWC.
Sherry Baer, also an RWC founder and second president sent her appreciation from Arizona!
Then Liz C. took us on a virtual trip up and down the fictional RWC Boulevard!
First stop, the Early Years presented by Sandi McNickle who regaled us with stories of RWC's beginnings and how it was the catalyst for The Players and more clubs we currently enjoy today in Regency.
Second stop on the RWC Boulevard, the Middle Years, presented by Glenna Toppen, who talked about
the growth of the club during that time.
Final stop, the Present, given by Joan Hughes. Joan talked about the establishment of RWC as a 5013c which enables us to do even more for the local community, our charities, and scholarships.
As our trip on the RWC Boulevard came to an end, Liz Coughlin read a poem she wrote just for the occasion.
~~~~~~~
From the Business Meeting
Our slate of officers for the RWC 2026-2027 season is as follows:
President: Joan Hughes
Executive Vice President: Elizabeth Anderson
VP Programs: Sarah Rudy
VP Fundraising: Nancy Converse
VP’s Community Service: Hattie Thurman and Jane Brown
Treasurer: Cynthia Giudici
Corresponding Secretary: Connie Mayhugh
Recording Secretaries: Florence Byrne and Alida Woods
Voting will take place at the May meeting.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Mary Howell provided more information about the upcoming RWC Charity Golf Tournament scheduled for Thursday, April 23, 2026.
You can see more about it here
Hattie Thurman, Community Service, announced the annual monetary drive for the Haymarket Regional Food Pantry will take place on Tuesday, April 14th.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Congratulations to our Dodi Myers Scholarship Raffle Winners!!
Wreath – Glenna Toppen
Jams - Teresa Sien
Basket - Sophia Burkat
Flower Gallery Centerpieces: Joan Hughes, Tate Keneally, Donna Maynard, Lynn Miller, Mariann Chapla, and Mary Beth Hamblin
Vases created by Nancy Converse:
Sandi McNickle and Priscilla Priestman
Your ticket purchases support
The Dodi Myers Scholarship Fund.
Thanks to Donna Maynard, Mary Ginty, Nancy Converse,
and the Flower Gallery for donating their items to raffle.
Photo credits: Lee Lipscomb and Julie Gerkens
NEW Sneakers for Kids
Thank YOU!!
Thank YOU!!
You donated 137 pairs of new sneakers!
Thanks to everyone for supporting
this terrific project.
Boxes of Basics is beyond grateful
for your donations.
Thanks to everyone for supporting
this terrific project.
Boxes of Basics is beyond grateful
for your donations.
☘️March 5, 2026 Luncheon☘️
Our March luncheon was full of laughter and good spirits as members and friends came
to enjoy the the uplifting music of Regency's very own Music Makers!
Members dropped off sneakers for Boxes of Basics.
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Sarah Rudy gave the Thought for the Day with thoughts
on the lighter side of healing.
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Our slate of officers for the RWC 2026-2027 season is as follows:
President: Joan Hughes
Executive Vice President: Elizabeth Anderson
VP Programs: Sarah Rudy
VP Fundraising: Nancy Converse
VP’s Community Service: Hattie Thurman and Jane Brown
Treasurer: Cynthia Giudici
Corresponding Secretary: Connie Mayhugh
Recording Secretaries: Florence Byrne and Alida Woods
If anyone would like to put their name forward, they should contact
Cynthia Giudici, the Nominating Committee Chair by March 18th.
The final slate will be announced at the April Meeting and voting will take place at the May meeting.
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Mary Howell announced the upcoming RWC Charity Golf Tournament scheduled for Thursday, 23, 2026.
You can see more about it here
Hattie Thurman, Community Service, announced the annual monetary drive for the Haymarket Regional Food Pantry will take place on Tuesday, April 14th. More information will be coming soon.
Nora Blau, Membership, announced we had six new members sign up today!
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Congratulations to our Dodi Myers Scholarship Raffle Winners!!
Jams – Glenna Toppen
Flower Gallery Arrangements – Mary Moran
Basket - Barbara Markwood
Your ticket purchases support
The Dodi Myers Scholarship Fund.
Thanks to Donna Maynard, Mary Ginty, and the Flower Gallery for
donating their items to raffle.
Our March luncheon was full of laughter and good spirits as members and friends came
to enjoy the the uplifting music of Regency's very own Music Makers!
Members dropped off sneakers for Boxes of Basics.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Sarah Rudy gave the Thought for the Day with thoughts
on the lighter side of healing.
~~~~~~~
Our slate of officers for the RWC 2026-2027 season is as follows:
President: Joan Hughes
Executive Vice President: Elizabeth Anderson
VP Programs: Sarah Rudy
VP Fundraising: Nancy Converse
VP’s Community Service: Hattie Thurman and Jane Brown
Treasurer: Cynthia Giudici
Corresponding Secretary: Connie Mayhugh
Recording Secretaries: Florence Byrne and Alida Woods
If anyone would like to put their name forward, they should contact
Cynthia Giudici, the Nominating Committee Chair by March 18th.
The final slate will be announced at the April Meeting and voting will take place at the May meeting.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Mary Howell announced the upcoming RWC Charity Golf Tournament scheduled for Thursday, 23, 2026.
You can see more about it here
Hattie Thurman, Community Service, announced the annual monetary drive for the Haymarket Regional Food Pantry will take place on Tuesday, April 14th. More information will be coming soon.
Nora Blau, Membership, announced we had six new members sign up today!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Congratulations to our Dodi Myers Scholarship Raffle Winners!!
Jams – Glenna Toppen
Flower Gallery Arrangements – Mary Moran
Basket - Barbara Markwood
Your ticket purchases support
The Dodi Myers Scholarship Fund.
Thanks to Donna Maynard, Mary Ginty, and the Flower Gallery for
donating their items to raffle.
♥️ February 5, 2026 Luncheon ♥️
Members gathered and were delighted to see each other after the recent snow
on another cold, yet sunny day!
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Mary Ginty gave the Thought for the Day with a humorous prayer on growing older.
Lord, You know that I am growing older.
Keep me from becoming talkative and possessed
with the idea that I must express myself
on every subject.
Release me from the craving to straighten out
everyone's affairs.
Keep me from the recital of endless detail.
Give me wings to get to the point.
Seal my lips when I am inclined to tell of my
aches and pains. They are increasing with
the years and my love to speak of them
grows sweeter as time goes by.
Teach me the glorious lesson that occasionally
I may be wrong.
Make me thoughtful but not nosey;
helpful but not bossy.
With my vast store of wisdom and experience it
does seem a pity not to use it all. But You know,
Lord, that I want a few friends at the end.
Amen.
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Phil Byrnes, a Regency resident, stepped up to do our program after our scheduled speaker, Libby Klein, was not able to come due to a death in her family. Libby will be back for the June program.
Phil presented an interesting program about Artificial Intelligence (AI) Chatbots in terms we could all understand. He answered a lot of questions and invited members to attend his presentation in March sponsored by the Education Club where he will go into greater depth on AI.
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Congratulations to our Dodi Myers Scholarship Raffle Winners!!
Jams – Linda Preston
Flower Gallery Arrangements – Lynn Miller
Basket - Sandi McNickle
Your ticket purchases support
The Dodi Myers Scholarship Fund.
Thanks to Donna Maynard, Mary Ginty, and the Flower Gallery for
donating their items to raffle.
Members gathered and were delighted to see each other after the recent snow
on another cold, yet sunny day!
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Mary Ginty gave the Thought for the Day with a humorous prayer on growing older.
Lord, You know that I am growing older.
Keep me from becoming talkative and possessed
with the idea that I must express myself
on every subject.
Release me from the craving to straighten out
everyone's affairs.
Keep me from the recital of endless detail.
Give me wings to get to the point.
Seal my lips when I am inclined to tell of my
aches and pains. They are increasing with
the years and my love to speak of them
grows sweeter as time goes by.
Teach me the glorious lesson that occasionally
I may be wrong.
Make me thoughtful but not nosey;
helpful but not bossy.
With my vast store of wisdom and experience it
does seem a pity not to use it all. But You know,
Lord, that I want a few friends at the end.
Amen.
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Phil Byrnes, a Regency resident, stepped up to do our program after our scheduled speaker, Libby Klein, was not able to come due to a death in her family. Libby will be back for the June program.
Phil presented an interesting program about Artificial Intelligence (AI) Chatbots in terms we could all understand. He answered a lot of questions and invited members to attend his presentation in March sponsored by the Education Club where he will go into greater depth on AI.
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Congratulations to our Dodi Myers Scholarship Raffle Winners!!
Jams – Linda Preston
Flower Gallery Arrangements – Lynn Miller
Basket - Sandi McNickle
Your ticket purchases support
The Dodi Myers Scholarship Fund.
Thanks to Donna Maynard, Mary Ginty, and the Flower Gallery for
donating their items to raffle.
January 7, 2026 Luncheon
We kicked off the new year on a beautiful day to enjoy
a delicious lunch and interesting program.
Cindy Ware gave the Thought for the Day
centered on finding gratitude and meaning through meditation
and in thinking positively no matter what life throws at you.
Cindy Jones and Kendra Kennedy of CK Designs led us through the before and after of
recent design projects they've done.
Several members have had wonderful results using CK Designs in Regency.
Congratulations to our Dodi Myers Scholarship Raffle Winners!!
Jams – Erna Grzejka
Flower Gallery Arrangements – Linda Preston
Basket - Eleanor Hammonds
Table arrangements: Jeralyn Jones and Mary Ginty
Your ticket purchases support
The Dodi Myers Scholarship Fund.
Thanks to Donna Maynard, Mary Ginty, and the Flower Gallery for
donating their items to raffle.
a delicious lunch and interesting program.
Cindy Ware gave the Thought for the Day
centered on finding gratitude and meaning through meditation
and in thinking positively no matter what life throws at you.
Cindy Jones and Kendra Kennedy of CK Designs led us through the before and after of
recent design projects they've done.
Several members have had wonderful results using CK Designs in Regency.
Congratulations to our Dodi Myers Scholarship Raffle Winners!!
Jams – Erna Grzejka
Flower Gallery Arrangements – Linda Preston
Basket - Eleanor Hammonds
Table arrangements: Jeralyn Jones and Mary Ginty
Your ticket purchases support
The Dodi Myers Scholarship Fund.
Thanks to Donna Maynard, Mary Ginty, and the Flower Gallery for
donating their items to raffle.
Photos by Lee Lipscomb and Julie Gerkens
December 4, 2025 Luncheon
We had a fun and festive time as we celebrated the the start of the holiday season with
our perennial favorite florist, Doug Burroughs!
Marguerite Choate gave the Thought for the Day centered on the family many of us have found
at Regency and in the RWC.
Liz Coughlin presented proposed changes to the RWC ByLaws.
You may view these here
We will vote on at the January 7, 2026 General Meeting.
Addditionally, we are seeking members to volunteer to be on this year's Nominating Committee.
Please contact Liz Coughlin, [email protected] by December 31, 2025
Congratulations to our Dodi Myers Scholarship Raffle Winners!!
Jams – Mary Pat Ubelhart
Candy – Paulette Nedrow and Donna Maynard
Doug’s Arrangements –
Roses and Hydrangeas – Tate Kenneally
Glass Drum – Florence Byrne
Buffet Arrangement – Kathy Zuniga
Tree Topiary – Barbara Barter
Table arrangements: Joan Hughes, Sandy Matukaitis, Karen Sheedy
Your ticket purchases support
The Dodi Myers Scholarship Fund.
Thanks to Mary Ginty, and the Flower Gallery for
donating their items to raffle.
We had a fun and festive time as we celebrated the the start of the holiday season with
our perennial favorite florist, Doug Burroughs!
Marguerite Choate gave the Thought for the Day centered on the family many of us have found
at Regency and in the RWC.
Liz Coughlin presented proposed changes to the RWC ByLaws.
You may view these here
We will vote on at the January 7, 2026 General Meeting.
Addditionally, we are seeking members to volunteer to be on this year's Nominating Committee.
Please contact Liz Coughlin, [email protected] by December 31, 2025
Congratulations to our Dodi Myers Scholarship Raffle Winners!!
Jams – Mary Pat Ubelhart
Candy – Paulette Nedrow and Donna Maynard
Doug’s Arrangements –
Roses and Hydrangeas – Tate Kenneally
Glass Drum – Florence Byrne
Buffet Arrangement – Kathy Zuniga
Tree Topiary – Barbara Barter
Table arrangements: Joan Hughes, Sandy Matukaitis, Karen Sheedy
Your ticket purchases support
The Dodi Myers Scholarship Fund.
Thanks to Mary Ginty, and the Flower Gallery for
donating their items to raffle.
We had wonderful turnout as members and friends came to hear
Andrew Och, The First Ladies Man!
Mary Howell gave our Thought for the Day
"You are not growing older—you are growing bolder. Every wrinkle tells a story, every silver strand shines with wisdom. This season of life is not a sunset, but a sunrise of freedom, grace, and unapologetic joy. You are the living proof that strength wears pearls and wisdom walks in comfortable shoes. Your laughter has healed hearts, your hands have built legacies, and your spirit still lights up every room. Here's to living fully, laughing freely, and loving fiercely—at every age. Keep blooming---your most beautiful chapters may still be ahead."
Andrew Och, otherwise know at The First Ladies Man, engaged us all in his talk about many of the First Ladies he has documented over the years.
Members lined up to buy signed books and converse with Mr. Och.
Please visit his website
firstladiesman.com
Hattie Thurman, Co-Chair, Community Service Committee, gave us an update on the success of the
recent Coats for Kids Drive.
Over 300 new coats, 200 gloves and hats, and $250 were collected and delivered to SERVE and to Boxes of Basics.
Additionally, we collected $800 for the Haymarket Food Pantry at the luncheon.
What a generous group we have, indeed!
Joan Hughes, Chair, Fundraising Committee reported that the Sports Mania raised $2600 to go to this year's charities.
She shared good news about bringing Bingo back! We had a full house and earned $1400
to go toward our scholarship and charitable funds.
The recent promotion at Tacos and Tequila raised $325 for our scholarship fund.
Another promotion will be held at Velocity Wings December 6th.
Mention RWC and and they will donate 20% of the bill to RWC.
Congratulations to our Dodi Myers Scholarship Raffle Winners:
Nora Blau, Pat Kunkel, and Louise Worley!
Your ticket purchases support
The Dodi Myers Scholarship Fund.
Thanks to Donna Maynard, Mary Ginty, and the Flower Gallery for
donating their items to raffle.
Andrew Och, The First Ladies Man!
Mary Howell gave our Thought for the Day
"You are not growing older—you are growing bolder. Every wrinkle tells a story, every silver strand shines with wisdom. This season of life is not a sunset, but a sunrise of freedom, grace, and unapologetic joy. You are the living proof that strength wears pearls and wisdom walks in comfortable shoes. Your laughter has healed hearts, your hands have built legacies, and your spirit still lights up every room. Here's to living fully, laughing freely, and loving fiercely—at every age. Keep blooming---your most beautiful chapters may still be ahead."
Andrew Och, otherwise know at The First Ladies Man, engaged us all in his talk about many of the First Ladies he has documented over the years.
Members lined up to buy signed books and converse with Mr. Och.
Please visit his website
firstladiesman.com
Hattie Thurman, Co-Chair, Community Service Committee, gave us an update on the success of the
recent Coats for Kids Drive.
Over 300 new coats, 200 gloves and hats, and $250 were collected and delivered to SERVE and to Boxes of Basics.
Additionally, we collected $800 for the Haymarket Food Pantry at the luncheon.
What a generous group we have, indeed!
Joan Hughes, Chair, Fundraising Committee reported that the Sports Mania raised $2600 to go to this year's charities.
She shared good news about bringing Bingo back! We had a full house and earned $1400
to go toward our scholarship and charitable funds.
The recent promotion at Tacos and Tequila raised $325 for our scholarship fund.
Another promotion will be held at Velocity Wings December 6th.
Mention RWC and and they will donate 20% of the bill to RWC.
Congratulations to our Dodi Myers Scholarship Raffle Winners:
Nora Blau, Pat Kunkel, and Louise Worley!
Your ticket purchases support
The Dodi Myers Scholarship Fund.
Thanks to Donna Maynard, Mary Ginty, and the Flower Gallery for
donating their items to raffle.
Sports Mania!
Our first ever Sports Mania fundraiser is in the books - the history books!
It was a fun filled evening of games, music from the Classic Spotlight Band, competition, prizes, and food.
Everyone came together to celebrate their favorite sports and teams raising $2600 for our two charities:
Gracing Spaces Organization &
Northern Virginia Family Services Hunger Resource Center
Congratulations to the Golden Gate Crushers for crushing the chant/cheer competition!
Congratulations to the raffle winners, and thanks to all those who bought raffle tickets!
This could not have happened without the hard work and dedication of
our RWC Fundraising Committee and their helpers.
Enjoy the slideshow!
It was a fun filled evening of games, music from the Classic Spotlight Band, competition, prizes, and food.
Everyone came together to celebrate their favorite sports and teams raising $2600 for our two charities:
Gracing Spaces Organization &
Northern Virginia Family Services Hunger Resource Center
Congratulations to the Golden Gate Crushers for crushing the chant/cheer competition!
Congratulations to the raffle winners, and thanks to all those who bought raffle tickets!
This could not have happened without the hard work and dedication of
our RWC Fundraising Committee and their helpers.
Enjoy the slideshow!
Photos: Lee Lipscomb and Debra Mastaler
October Luncheon Highlights!
We had a big turnout for our program!
Members shared interesting, and often funny, stories about the items they brought to be appraised.
We added more members for a total of 15o.
There are more to come!
Leslie Mitchell gave our Thought for the Day
Aging is not for the faint of heart.
One day, you wake up and realize — youth has quietly slipped away.
But it didn’t leave alone.
It took with it your insecurities, your rush to please, your fear of not being enough.
And in its place?
It left you with something stronger:
A slower pace, but a steadier step.
The wisdom to say goodbye without fear.
The grace to cherish those who choose to stay.
The power to be you, unapologetically.
Aging isn’t about losing — it’s about letting go.
It’s about learning to accept, to release, and to truly see:
That beauty was never just in the mirror…
It lived in every story, scar, and silent strength we carried within.
Aging is a gift. Wear it with dignity.
— Inspired by Meryl Streep
Todd Peenstra, PBS Antique Roadshow Appraiser, came and appraised the items members brought in.
He did it in an informative and entertaining way much to everyone's delight.
The highlight was Julie Gerkens' Coal Mine Canary Cage complete with antique poop!
Congratulations to our Dodi Myers Scholarship Raffle Winners:
Jean Jones, Sharon Cook, Liz Anderson, Nora Blau, and Donna Jones!
Your ticket purchases support
The Dodi Myers Scholarship Fund.
Thanks to Donna Maynard, Mary Ginty, and the Flower Gallery for
donating their items to raffle.
We had a big turnout for our program!
Members shared interesting, and often funny, stories about the items they brought to be appraised.
We added more members for a total of 15o.
There are more to come!
Leslie Mitchell gave our Thought for the Day
Aging is not for the faint of heart.
One day, you wake up and realize — youth has quietly slipped away.
But it didn’t leave alone.
It took with it your insecurities, your rush to please, your fear of not being enough.
And in its place?
It left you with something stronger:
A slower pace, but a steadier step.
The wisdom to say goodbye without fear.
The grace to cherish those who choose to stay.
The power to be you, unapologetically.
Aging isn’t about losing — it’s about letting go.
It’s about learning to accept, to release, and to truly see:
That beauty was never just in the mirror…
It lived in every story, scar, and silent strength we carried within.
Aging is a gift. Wear it with dignity.
— Inspired by Meryl Streep
Todd Peenstra, PBS Antique Roadshow Appraiser, came and appraised the items members brought in.
He did it in an informative and entertaining way much to everyone's delight.
The highlight was Julie Gerkens' Coal Mine Canary Cage complete with antique poop!
Congratulations to our Dodi Myers Scholarship Raffle Winners:
Jean Jones, Sharon Cook, Liz Anderson, Nora Blau, and Donna Jones!
Your ticket purchases support
The Dodi Myers Scholarship Fund.
Thanks to Donna Maynard, Mary Ginty, and the Flower Gallery for
donating their items to raffle.
September 4, 2025 Luncheon
We kicked off the new season with a big turnout!
Members and guests enjoyed meeting and greeting one another.
We added 34 more members for a total of 117.
There are more to come!
Karen Nizialek gave the Thought of Day:
Smiling Is Infectious
by Spike Milligan
Smiling is infectious,
you catch it like the flu,
When someone smiled at me today,
I started smiling too.
I passed around the corner
and someone saw my grin.
When he smiled I realized
I’d passed it on to him.
I thought about that smile,
then I realized its worth.
A single smile, just like mine
could travel round the earth.
So, if you feel a smile begin,
don’t leave it undetected.
Let’s start an epidemic quick,
and get the world infected!
Speakers from this years charities,
Maren and Bill Carey of Gracing Spaces, and
Lacy Hurst and Navara Cannon of Northern Virginia Family Services
Hunger Resource Center
spoke about their mission and the impact they have on the community.
Congratulations to our Dodi Myers Scholarship Raffle Winners:
Sandy Darne, Heather Cohen, Nora Blau, Marguerite Choate, Peggy Grady, and Joan Matochik!
Your ticket purchases support
The Dodi Myers Scholarship Fund.
Thanks to Donna Maynard, Mary Ginty, and the Flower Gallery for donating their items to raffle.
We kicked off the new season with a big turnout!
Members and guests enjoyed meeting and greeting one another.
We added 34 more members for a total of 117.
There are more to come!
Karen Nizialek gave the Thought of Day:
Smiling Is Infectious
by Spike Milligan
Smiling is infectious,
you catch it like the flu,
When someone smiled at me today,
I started smiling too.
I passed around the corner
and someone saw my grin.
When he smiled I realized
I’d passed it on to him.
I thought about that smile,
then I realized its worth.
A single smile, just like mine
could travel round the earth.
So, if you feel a smile begin,
don’t leave it undetected.
Let’s start an epidemic quick,
and get the world infected!
Speakers from this years charities,
Maren and Bill Carey of Gracing Spaces, and
Lacy Hurst and Navara Cannon of Northern Virginia Family Services
Hunger Resource Center
spoke about their mission and the impact they have on the community.
Congratulations to our Dodi Myers Scholarship Raffle Winners:
Sandy Darne, Heather Cohen, Nora Blau, Marguerite Choate, Peggy Grady, and Joan Matochik!
Your ticket purchases support
The Dodi Myers Scholarship Fund.
Thanks to Donna Maynard, Mary Ginty, and the Flower Gallery for donating their items to raffle.
2025 Back2School Community Drive for Northern Virginia Family Services (NVFS)
2025 Back2School Community Drive for
Northern Virginia Family Services (NVFS)
Thank you Regency!
RWC 2025 Back to School Drive
Thanks to the RWC volunteers and the generous Regency community,
our 2025 Back to School Drive was a tremendous success!
We collected an estimated value of $11,189 in school supplies and $2,820 in checks and cash totaling $14,009.
These were delivered to Northern Virginia Family Services on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
Because of you, many Virginia children will return to school well equipped to make the
most of the new school year!
2025 Back2School Community Drive for
Northern Virginia Family Services (NVFS)
Thank you Regency!
RWC 2025 Back to School Drive
Thanks to the RWC volunteers and the generous Regency community,
our 2025 Back to School Drive was a tremendous success!
We collected an estimated value of $11,189 in school supplies and $2,820 in checks and cash totaling $14,009.
These were delivered to Northern Virginia Family Services on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
Because of you, many Virginia children will return to school well equipped to make the
most of the new school year!
