Dear Members,

It seems as though the holiday season begins earlier and earlier every year. Before the autumn leaves begin to fall, retailers are touting this year’s “must have” gifts and trying to entice us with catchy holiday music and decorations to get us in the spirit.

Despite this strong push, for many, the start of the holiday season is still marked by the tradition of Thanksgiving Day — a time when as a nation we pause, give thanks and take account of our many blessings. This season our chapter is working to share with those less fortunate.

Our members are asked to participate by donating some items for a traditional Thanksgiving meal for five families in need. If we each participate, together we will provide all of the ingredients to give them a holiday feast. Please remember to call Diane Seridge (718-984-8294) first to see what is still needed and sign up for an item.

To continue in the spirit of the holiday season, Good Counsel Home is in need of winter clothes for their babies. I hope you will share in donating a gift to the children at this center.

And at our December “Holiday Party” this year we are asking every member to bring a friend to celebrate the season and festivities.

Finally, I would like to wish each of you a Happy Thanksgiving. At this time of year, let’s remember all the blessings in our lives. I am thankful for the continuing support from the group, and the opportunity to get to know and work with so many wonderful women in this organization.

Thank you,

Christine Olivieri Donahue

President