KD Rutherford
The Women’s Club will host our next monthly luncheon on Monday, Feb. 2. Doors open at 11 a.m., and lunch is served at 11:20 a.m. The “Month of Love” will kick off with love songs from crooner Brad Ackland.
February buffet: Chicken piccata, spaghetti, Italian salad (romaine, black olives, pepperoncini, tomato, red onion, cucumber, parmesan), Italian and ranch dressing, garlic knots. Dessert: Red velvet cake. Specialty drink for purchase: Love Potion (Malibu, Tito’s, peach schnapps, cranberry juice, and a strawberry garnish).
Luncheon checks are due by Monday, Jan. 26, at 8 a.m. Deposit your $21 luncheon check in the Sports Center Women’s Lounge in the white mailbox. You can also pay for your luncheon by credit card. Check the website at www.rrwomensclub.org.
The charity for February is Friends of the Family.
For the December meeting, Donna Deboever and Chris Anderson introduced new members, first-time attendees, and guests. There were five individuals introduced. During the meeting, we learned that as of the meeting, we had 522 members. Chris reminded members that separate checks are required for annual membership ($20) and the monthly luncheon ($21).
Shirley Monge celebrated the December birthdays. The drawing for the birthday card, lunch certificate, and lottery ticket was won by Rose DePoe.
Candace Anderson reviewed luncheon changes for 2026. Beginning Jan. 1, the luncheon price will be $21. Only one alternate meal (salad with chicken breast) will be offered, and a specialty cocktail will be offered in addition to wine. Beginning Jan. 5, credit card payments will be used instead of PayPal, in addition to cash and checks.
Candace recognized the executive staff, facility staff, food service, and servers.
Donna advised that this would be her last luncheon as president and thanked members and the 2025 board.
The 2026 executive board was introduced and sworn in by Donna. They are:
Lorie Stockton, President-elect
Deborah Deverich, VP Programs
Sallie Wasson, VP Membership
Nancy Nix, Treasurer
Linda Bragg, Secretary
Sandra Mankowich, Parliamentarian
Candace Anderson, Luncheon Coordinator
2026 President Chris Anderson introduced the committee chairwomen:
Bonnie Busboom, Luncheon Coordinator
Jennifer Phelps, Assistant Treasurer
Diane Ace, Co-chair Publicity
Gayle Coe, Co-chair Publicity
Linda Lukas, Hospitality
Bert Zeitlin, Webmaster
Dee Sico, Special Events
MaryLynn Church, Fundraising
Donna Rother, Fundraising
Gaby Vorst, Community Outreach
Shirley Monge, Sunshine
Gayle Lee, Welcome
Lorie reminded everyone that the Holiday Home Tour was scheduled for Dec. 7 from 3 to 7 p.m. and that there would be six new homes, and two of them would have Wine Pulls.
Donna shared to everyone that tickets to the Feb. 11 Six, the musical, will be available.
Donna reminded members that the Women’s Club has a Facebook page (Robson Ranch Women’s Club) and encouraged members to like and follow us. Also, visit the Women’s Club website at www.rrwomensclub.org. Both sites are up to date with the most current information.
Debbie Deverich announced that in January we will have speaker and author Jill Rumbley-Beam. A quote from Jill: “Life has no remote, so get up and change it yourself.” She won the Ms. Congeniality award in 2016 in the Ms. Senior Pageant.
We were entertained by the Hilltop Elementary School 5th grade choir with holiday favorites. Everyone enjoyed the entertainment and gave them a standing ovation. Happy Holidays!