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Our Annual Christmas party!

President Paula opened our meeting today and we greeted all of our guests visiting us. Welcome to all the wonderful ladies that joined us. We love having guests! Feel free to visit us again... perhaps for one of our fabulous speakers next year.

Our next meeting is in the New Year.

Lydia then shared one of her fabulous invocations. Another times reminder of all the different ways that different cultures celebrate at this time of the year.. however we all have one thing in common and that is in the giving of gifts. Lydia told us the story of the Magi which you can read here extolling the gift of selfless giving. May we all have a wonderful holiday season.

Sunshine - We send our love and thoughts to Paula's family, Laurie Flesher's niece, Amy Simons family, Laurie Brazil's husband and father. Also a big hello to Karen Johnson.. we miss you!!

Then we played our traditional left and right party game. Each member brought a small gift and we stood in a huge circle. Wendy David read aloud the story of Mr and Mrs Right who go to buy a tree. Each time Wendy said Right we passed our gifts to the right. When she said Left.. you get the idea. This goes on for some time and is quite hilarious. We all get to keep the gift we are holding when the story ends. Fun!!

FUN! FUN! FUN!!!!

2023 FUNDRAISER: The Spring is going to be extra fun with the plans that we have! A Mad Hatter's Tea Party at Valhalla on April 30 along with the opening of our ONLINE Auction! And we also will be raffling off two separate condo/timeshare stays!


Again there will be TWO levels of Club Sponsorships, Premier and Grand and both are spectacular!


Please share our information with anyone you know who would like to contribute and benefit from a year's worth of advertisement! Here's our information!


Donations are already coming in! Watch our efforts grow and register now to bid and purchase by going here. SHARE!!!

SITS Member Items & Our Projects

SITS Committees - Chairs please update your descriptions! 


All Members:

New Committees to sign up for... Live Event Team and Online Auction Team. Please click on the link below and choose which committee you want to help out. It's gonna get going very soon!!

Please sign up for your committees of choice here. It's through our committee work that we accomplish so much for the community of Tahoe and the world. We ask that all members select one Technical (how our club operates) and one Service (what our club does) committee. Remember, we can jump in on all committee meetings and activities as desired! For your viewing pleasure see the committee videos we made with Tahoe Production House for full explanations. 

                  Many hands make light work!

End of year reminder: People who have IRA’s, including 401k’s and some other retirement funds, are required to start taking minimum distributions at age 70 1/2 or age 72 in some cases. These distributions are counted as taxable income to you. You can opt to make a Qualified Charitable Contribution to a 501c3 organization, such as SITS, which does not count as taxable income to you. The distribution needs to go directly to the charity which you can arrange with your IRA administrator. (If the distribution goes directly to you and you subsequently make a contribution to a charitable organization, the distribution is still taxable to you.) If you’d like to contribute to SITS, please have the check sent directly to PO Box 18727, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96151.

From our hard working friends at the Kellermann Foundation, here's their latest newsletter! And to think this all began because of ONE person with ONE idea.

Health Women Healthy World Committee will be supporting the Bread and Broth program with funding AND in person support.  Mark your calendars for January 30th and March 6th. 

On January 30th we will be cooperating with 'Lasagna Love' to provide the meal. We will need about 5 ladies on each night. If you are interested in volunteering, contact Kim Valverde. She will be sending out a sign up sheet closer to the event dates, but call early if you want to ensure your spot!

Challenge Day at STHS is confirmed for February 13, 14, 15, and 16, 2023. 25 volunteers are needed for each of the days. If you'd like to volunteer contact Theresa Papandrea directly at tahoesafekids@gmail.com . Let her know you're with SITS. And if you have friends who are interested, please share! We are awaiting the dates for STMS. And if you're not familiar with this amazing opportunity for our youth and all the volunteers, check the program out here. 


THE HOLIDAYS ARE JUST AROND THE CORNER!!!

Shop your heart out and support our efforts!

SITS can earn funds with your shopping!

Please share this information with family and friends!

Amazon Smile. Go to www.amazonsmile.com to sign up! & help our club! Use this whenever you order from Amazon. It's an easy way to help our club.

NON-SITS Fun and Opportunities in Tahoe

Please click here to see CASA latest newsletter

Live Violence Free (LVF) hosts its “Gift a Holiday” program.

The holidays can be stressful and financially challenging for many clients they serve. Join them in celebrating the holidays by helping someone in need. LVF would like to thank you in advance for providing them with a holiday but, most importantly - a smile! More information here

Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless seeks community support in keeping people warm this winter

As our Tahoe winter settles in with snow and frigid temperatures, most residents retreat to the inside for activities, comforts, and warm beds in a place we call home. Our South Shore community has been able to sleep better knowing that our homeless population has this option as well. This winter season marks the seventh anniversary of the Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless (TCH) providing warm beds to the most vulnerable in our community.

They are also in great need for clothing items and will accept donations at their office

Theoffice hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 12-4 at the Red Lodge, 1137 Emerald Bay Rd. As the temperature drops they are in need of warm clothes and jackets, gloves, and hand warmers. 

More details here

Share Your Thoughts in the Lake Tahoe Resident Survey

As a resident of the Lake Tahoe region, we need your perspectives and experiences related to tourism and outdoor recreation. 

The Tahoe Fund has joined with more than a dozen organizations to create a shared Destination Stewardship Plan. This plan will collectively redefine how destination management can better serve the greater Tahoe region — now and into the future.

Everyone has a role in this process, which is why we need your input.

Please complete this critical 5–7-minute survey that will help guide and improve tourism and outdoor recreation management efforts. Your responses are anonymous and confidential.

TAKE THE SURVEY

Bread and Broth needs volunteers for Mondays. Click here for full details

With the holidays coming there’s certainly a lot of styrofoam waste that will be generated. While our local dump does not recycle styrofoam, or any Polystyrene PS-6 products, Atlas Molded Products in Reno does! They are open until 5 Monday to Friday and will take any clean PS-6 including packing puffs (not the kind made from corn starch- only styrofoam ones), big white blocks, supermarket meat trays, takeout containers, and crunchy cookie trays. Just make sure anything you give them is clean and marked PS-6. 775-343-3400.


Barton Health
Barton Health Blood Draws are available each month and they're easy on the wallet! Go here for more specifics!

Barton Health Wellness Lecture Series. Go here for upcoming and also past lectures.

Blood Levels CRITICALLY LOW!!!

Carson City - Vitalant Donation Center

256 Winnie Lane

CARSON CITY, NV, 89706

Open 7:00 AM - 4:00 PMWednesday, 12/21/2022


ROC Carson City - Bloodmobile

1365 Medical Pkwy

CARSON CITY, NV, 89703

Open 10:00 AM - 2:00 PMTuesday, 12/27/2022


Chromalloy Nevada - Bloodmobile

3636 Arrowhead Drive

CARSON CITY, NV, 89706

Open 11:00 AM - 2:00 PMWednesday, 01/11/2023


Nevada State Bank - Nevada State Bank - Carson

4267 S Carson St

CARSON CITY, NV, 89701

Open 11:00 AM - 3:00 PMFriday, 01/13/2023


Pulse Fitness - blood mobile

885 Mahogany Dr.

MINDEN, NV, 89423

Open 10:00 AM - 1:30 PMTuesday, 01/17/2023


Tahoe Douglas Fire District - Kahle Center Tallac Activity Room

236 Kingsbury Grade Road

STATELINE, NV, 89449

Open 11:00 AM - 5:00 PMFriday, 01/20/2023


South Lake Tahoe Fire Department - SLTF Training Center

1195 Rufus Allen Blvd

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA, 96150

Open 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Monday, 01/23/2023


To schedule an appointment online click here.

Sugar Pine Foundation
It's their busy time of the year! Check out the website for ALL the opportunities to do your bit to help!

Between Horses and Humans continues to grow! If you're a lover of youth and a lover of horses, this is a program for you! You can keep up on their information by reading their newsletters here! Volunteers and donations are always needed.

Christmas Cheer - NEEDS VOLUNTEERS!!!
Three Fridays a month, a big rig comes to Tahoe from the Food Bank of Northern Nevada. We transfer food from the big rig to the Christmas Cheer truck, then drive to Christmas Cheer, on 3rd Street by Barton, and unload the truck. This procedure takes about 2.5 hours. 
For more information, please contact Joanne Shope or email sitahoesierra@gmail.com to be connected to her.
Food Assistance Guide for So. Lake Tahoe. If you know of anyone in need, please share this information. Click and print!
Medical Equipment needed - Rotary's David Kurtzman is heading a new program for our community. Free, used, in home medical equipment, like shower chairs, wheelchairs, walkers etc.
He can be contacted directly, 530-545-3283 to request items or donate.
New website puts all Lake Tahoe road, weather, traffic information in one spot - click here to go to the site

The Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless has accomplished so much thanks to their leadership and many volunteers. You can read about all that's been done thus far here.



Here is the latest newsletter 



Homeless coalition completes purchase of three South Lake Tahoe motels; move-ins begin - donation list at end of this article. Our assistance throughout the year makes a difference in the life of another and in the health of our community!


The nonprofit Trails is looking for Board Members.

Join us at the SLT Senior Center, Thursdays, 7:30 - 8:30 AM for information, fun and a cup of coffee!


Want to know about our Speakers ? 


Click through here to our website to see our full calendar!


Click here to get a copy of our weekly newsletter sent straight to your email!

Elegant Evening 2022

PREMIER Sponsors!

Thank you!


2023 Sponsors begin Jan. 1

Click here to purchase.

Elegant Evening 2022 GRAND Sponsors!



Barton Health


Palisade Investment


El Dorado Savings Bank


South Tahoe Now


Tahoe Production House


South Shore Glass & Door


Sponsorships for 2023 will be sold soon!

Online publication from Soroptimist International of the Americas
Are you taking care of your personal
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We're all guilty of putting off some of the most important things that take care of our family and ourselves.


Where are you at on emergency preparedness and providing that your estate is taken care of should something happen to you?


The only way to complete these tasks is to begin. Start with these links.


EVACUATION MAPS and More Specific to South Lake Tahoe!


Emergency Notifications


Emergency Planning

City of SLT Information


Grab and Go Emergency Bag List


Will or Trust?


More information helpful to you and your family!


AirMedCare Network

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Wishing a very happy December birthday month to our SITSters!


31-Dec JOY ROGERS


Our age is merely the number of years the world has been enjoying us!


THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Merry Christmas... and God Bless Us Everyone...


Consider beginning your Thursday with us!

Join us at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center at 3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd. at 7:30am on Thursday mornings for our in person meetings. We are very excited to be getting together and hope to see many bright and shining, lovely faces. To join us by zoom, simply connect here:     SITS Zoom

2022-2023 Board of Directors
President Paula Peterson
Past President Nancy Muller
Rec. Secretary Lydia Rogers
Corr. Secretary Shirley Barr
Treasurer 1 Year Lois Downy
Treasurer 2 Year Jeanne Prestella
Director 1-Year Lisa Cali
Director 2-Year Margie Maxhimer
Delegate 1-Year Shelly Martinez
Delegate 2-Year Amy Simons
Parliamentarian Wendy David
Learn more about our club on our website at www.sitahoesierra.org
Laurel Society Members
  • Norma Poole (in memory)
  • Irene Morris (In memory)
  • Irene Radford (2006)
  • Lucille Holmlund (In memory)
  • Joanne Shope
  • Dilys Evans (in memory)
  • Kathy Southern
  • Teruyo (Terry) Kunibe
  • Marilyn Milholland
  • Doris Groelz (2011)
  • Wendy David (2012)
  • Pat Papp (2013)
  • Lydia Rogers (2014)
  • Trudy Mills (2015)
  • Cookie Rork (2015)
  • Diane Imbach (2016)
  • Lisa Huard (2017)

What is the Laurel Society? Go here to learn about it!

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South Lake Tahoe, CA 96151

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