Newsletter & Updates

July 2025

The Chair Chats

Seems like ages since 70 of us gathered at the Surf Club for drinks, eats, and

camaraderie in interesting new surroundings. While the visit was happening, most of the

complaints we received regarded the lack of mingling. Given that we have fewer

events, please consider (the next time you are sitting at a table with your close friends)

sharing some time with those you don’t know as well. Newer members may not feel

comfortable approaching a large group. I encourage you to try inclusiveness. New

friends await.


Education and cultural history were demonstrated at the Hula and Juneteenth events.


This month, you have Opera and Museums to select. Because of the HOT,

HOT Summer, we’ve tried to plan indoor and out-of-town activities. The Social Planning

Committee has developed innovative and far-reaching ideas. If you’d like to contribute,

contact Sharon S. or Debbie P.


FYI, many venues are now charging an occupation fee, over and above our food and drink

expenditures. This presents a challenge for finding interesting places to go. We’re

planning an August ‘GALS & PALS’ Happy Hour at a NEW venue, September Game

Day, October Meet-N-Greet. and our fabulous 50 th Anniversary Dinner Dance in

November. These present many opportunities to volunteer to help make these activities

enjoyable for all.


Alert!  Alert!  Alert!

Save the Date Meet and Greet

Mark your calendars now!! Date: Friday, October 3rd

Place: Ruth’s Chris Restaurant, Palm Desert Time: 3:30-6:00 pm

Happy Hour Prices for food and drinks in a private room

A flyer will be sent out soon to make reservations for this event.


An additional discussions group will be formed (CONNECTIONS), facilitated by Sheridan

Henderson and Mary Lou Blisset. See the announcement below.


I trust you all are well, though several of you have had surgeries and unexpected

medical events. Please contact Lauren F. if you have or are aware of such events, so

that we may be of service to our sisters. Call someone who may be homebound, just to

check on them.


TWC PRIVATE WEBSITE IN DEVELOPMENT – Stay Tuned


Staying Cool,

Karen

Please sponsor a member!

Help us grow our sisterhood!


We encourage every member to nominate new members so TWC can continue to grow and thrive for another 50 years!


Consider bringing a friend or two as your guest to one of our special events and sponsoring them.


Please click on the link below for the TWC membership application.


If you have questions regarding the application process,

please call Lindsay at 760-660-2536.

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Melissa Austin 1-Jul

Marian Last 2-Jul

Mary Blanchat 3-Jul

Barbara St. Clair 6-Jul

JoAnne Alvarez 16-Jul

Patti Griffin 18-Jul

Barbara Sisto 21-Jul

Mary Smolik 21-Jul

Jody Katt 24-Jul

Joyce Shoemaker 27-Jul


Patricia A Mahoney 5-Aug

Patty M. Henderson 6-Aug

Lynn Brooks 8-Aug

Sharon Brooks 9-Aug

Judith Goodman 11-Aug

Helaine Feingold 14-Aug

Mary Hanson 17-Aug

Marianne Gaughan 25-Aug

Jan Laakso 26-Aug

Robyn Meltzer 30-Aug

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Stephanie Roberts 1-Sep

Noreen Caswell 4-Sep

Arlene Krantz 5-Sep

Patricia Kinnaman 6-Sep

Pat Goffney 7-Sep

Barbara Nagy 9-Sep

Patty A. Henderson 14-Sep

Sandy Trull 14-Sep

Jen Frasca 14-Sep

Linda Bowen 17-Sep

Lucy Debardelaben 19-Sep Charise Field 21-Sep

Shirley Hoffman 21-Sep

Carolyn Billings 22-Sep

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If you think we missed your birthday and you didn't get a card, and want to, also let us know by clicking the link below. Happy Birthday!

TWC Groups

Major Upcoming Events

Organizers: Patti & Claire

DATE: Friday, October 3, 2025


TIME: 4 to 6 PM


LOCATION:

Ruth Chris's Steakhouse

74740 CA-111, Palm Desert, CA 92260


Registration opens soon!

Organizer: Lindsey J

DATE: Friday, August 29, 2025


TIME: 4 to 6 PM


LOCATION: Cowboy Cantina


71800 CA-111, Ste A101, Rancho Mirage, CA

Covered parking steps away


Located at The River at Rancho Mirage


Menu: cowboycantinapd.com


Monthly TWC Happy Hours the 4th Friday of the month, starting at 4 PM. Locations to be selected at our first meetup. Be There!



Committee and Event Volunteers Needed!


TWC is in the exciting planning stage of many new activities and events.


Directors of these events are now forming committees to assist in the planning. This is a great way to learn more about TWC and how it functions and to meet fellow TWC members.


Will you sign up to volunteer for one event or a committee?

Simply click on the link below to put your name on the volunteer list.

TWC's 2025-26 Board of Directors


Executive Chair

Karen C.

Executive Vice Chair

Lindsey J.

Executive Treasurer

Sheridan H.

Executive Recording Secretary

Deanna R.

Corresponding Secretary

Wendy Y.

Membership Chair

Lindsey J.

Social Chair

Sharon S.

Educational/Cultural Chair

Judith O.

Member Liason Chair

Lauren F.

Hospitality Chair

Debbie P.