2025-2026
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2025-2026
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!
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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.
♥️ 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!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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.
~~~~~~~
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.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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!
