Spaghetti Dinner and Brown Bag Auction

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Gail Beezley

On Saturday night, February 8th, members and guests gathered at the Clubhouse for a Spaghetti Dinner followed by the annual Brown Bag Auction.  The evening started at 5PM.  Prepared by Patti Coble, Randi Rigsby and Samme Buck, plated and served by Cindy and Dennis Smith, Dale and Cheryl Curtis and Richard Buck. Dinner consisted of a salad, spaghetti with marinara sauce, meatballs and garlic bread.  Dessert was pineapple upside down cake baked by Randi Rigsby.  Thank you to our cashier for both events, Cora Wheeler.

Cook and Serve Team: (L to R) Patti Coble, Cindy Smith, Dennis Smith, Randi Rigsby, Richard Buck, Samme Buck, Dale Curtis, Cora Wheeler, Cheryl Curtis.

Neal and Jan Kelsoe, Guest Auctioneers!

After dinner, the highlight of the evening was kicked off with the Brown Bag Auction.  Our guest auctioneers were “Don Phoney Baloney” (Neil Kelsoe) and the grape stompin’ “Mama Mia”! (Jan Kelsoe). Patti Coble acted as Master of Ceremonies for both the dinner and the Auction and Richard Buck was Luigi, the strong arm for the Don.  Hilarity ensued as it usually does.  Bidding was enthusiastic! Our members donated many wonderful bags with great items.  No bag went for less than $25 and many for over $40.

Tom Gallaty, Lot 30

Our special auction  item, the hand sewn quilt made by Randi Rigsby was sold for $300 to Tom Gallety, Lot 30.  Thank you Tom for your generous contribution to the Bluebonnets!  

This fundraiser raised over $1700 for the Bluebonnet Auxiliary.  Final figures will be given at the February 19th Bluebonnet Meeting at 1PM. The after expenses profit on the dinner was over $180.  Unfortunately, we did not win the lottery last night, but we did raise $126 on the ticket! 

Thank you to all those who worked so hard to make this evening such a success for the Bluebonnet Auxiliary;  for all those who attended to support the event;  those who provided Auction items, and those who kept the bidding lively!   We appreciate you all!  

Photographs by Richard Headley, Lot 40
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Special Social Hour

Posted on February 6, 2020 by Gail Beezley

Monday, February 10th at 4:00pm in the Clubhouse

Liz Martinez from the Community Care Center will be visiting during Social Hour on Monday, February 10th.  She will bring “goodies” to share with us.
See you there!

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Valentine Making Class

Posted on February 6, 2020 by Gail Beezley

Monday, February 10th at 1:30 in the Clubhouse

Come make a Valentine card for your sweetie (or friend) on Monday, February 10th at 1:30 in the Clubhouse.  No need to be crafty or artistic – I will show you how to make a beautiful card ready to give to YOUR Valentine!  Your $2 fee covers the cost of my supplies.  Please sign up in the Clubhouse by Saturday, February 6th so that I can prepare enough supplies for the class.

Submitted by Gail Beezley, Lot #1

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DIRECTORIES ARE HERE

Posted on February 5, 2020 by Gail Beezley

The new directories are ready! These are not as detailed as in the past, but have all the pertinent information.
You can pick yours up in the office. One directory per lot and if you’d like a second one, the cost is $3.00.

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SPAGHETTI DINNER & BROWN BAG AUCTION

Posted on February 5, 2020 by Gail Beezley

Saturday, February 8th at 5:00PM at the Clubhouse

Join your friends for a great evening of food, fun and fundraising on Saturday, February 8th at 5:00PM. For the bargain price of $5.00 you’ll be served (that’s right, no standing in line)spaghetti and meatballs, tossed salad, garlic bread, dessert and beverages (tea, water and coffee).

After dinner, starting around 6:00PM will be our Annual Brown Bag Auction.  We have new auctioneers making their debut this year and it should be a blast! This is a great time to pick up some interesting and fun items. See the flyer below for details on how the Auction works.  This is a major fundraiser for the Bluebonnet Auxiliary so we can fund projects, purchases (like the new refrigerator) and fun events.

The signup sheet and brown bags are in the clubhouse. Sign up sheets ill be picked up Thursday, February 6 in the evening.

Submitted by Bluebonnet Auxiliary Officers

 

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Brown Bag Auction Item Revealed

Posted on February 5, 2020 by Gail Beezley

Saturday, February 8th after the Spaghetti Dinner 

SPECIAL BROWN BAG AUCTION ITEM – REVEALED!
Each year at the Brown Bag Auction, we try and have a special item to bid on that is very unique and not in a bag!  Last year, we had a military memorial wood scroll plaque donated by the late Keith Dickman that brought in over $200.  Normally this special auction item is not revealed until the night of the auction. However, this year, we are going to reveal it in advance.  We have a distinctive, one of a kind quilt to offer for auction.  It is named the Amish Fish Quilt, named because of the colors and the nine-patch pattern. The quilt is hand quilted and beautifully sewn with variegated thread which changes colors though out the quilt. It has a nine-patch design on the front, and a fish motif on the rear in primarily purple and blue.  It won a Blue Ribbon at the Chesterfield County Fair in Virginia.  It is approximately 4 feet by 4.5 feet and has a pocket for wall hanging.  Randi Rigsby ( Lot 111), is the quilter and has donated the quilt to the Auction, a fundraiser for the Bluebonnet Auxiliary.  The Brown Bag Auction will take place after the Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 5PM.
If you’d like to get a close up peek, the quilt will be available for viewing on Friday, February 7th from 1PM  until 4PM in the Clubhouse; it will be displayed again on Friday evening from 6-9PM during BINGO.  It will also be on display on Saturday from 11AM until auction time.
A special thank you to Randi Rigsby for sharing her talents with us and supporting the Bluebonnet Auxiliary Fundraiser!
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FUNERAL ALLIANCE PRESENTATION

Posted on January 27, 2020 by Gail Beezley

Wednesday, January 29th at 4:00pm in the Clubhouse

Jean Nation of Funeral Alliance will talk about the services and programs they offer.  Their goals are to educate on end of life planning, stressing the need for preplanning, and provide education and support to help you navigate the funeral transaction with confidence.
Come attend with your questions. Refreshments will be provided.
Sponsored by Bluebonnet Auxiliary

Submitted by Cindy Smith Lot #108

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BAKED POTATO SUPPER

Posted on January 26, 2020 by Gail Beezley

89 guests enjoyed the annual Baked Potato Supper

Cook team, L-R: Richard and Karen Headley; Gail Beezley; Lori and Brad Formo

Guests Neal and Jan Kelsoe enjoyed their supper

On Saturday, January 25, 2020 in the Clubhouse, the annual Baked Potato Supper was held at 5PM.  89 people attended the event and a good time was had by all! A regular white or sweet potato was served with all the traditional fixings.  The cook team consisted of a few or our newer members, Richard and Karen Headley, Lot 40; Brad and Lori Formo, Lot 61 and GailBeezley, Lot 1. This fearless team took on about 6 different stores in 3 cities to find the perfect potato for their guests!  Dessert was cake and ice cream. The meal was served to the tables, no lines.

Final numbers will be given at the Bluebonnet Auxiliary Meeting on February 19th, but it appears that after expenses, over $240 was raised by this event. Great job to our cook team for their first Bluebonnet fundraiser, and thank you to our all members who supported it.

Concentrating on those ‘tater’s….

Photographs by Samme Buck
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HELP WANTED!

Posted on January 25, 2020 by Gail Beezley

 

Want more ice cream?? We need a volunteer to sign up for February’s Ice Cream Social. If not one signs up, it won’t happen. See a Bluebonnet officer if you are willing to help or have any questions.

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Annual Potato Bake

Posted on January 20, 2020 by Gail Beezley
The  Annual LSC Baked Potato Supper, will be on January 25th @ 5 PM in the LSC Clubhouse. You will have a choice of a regular baked potato or baked sweet potato with all the trimmings. This is a served meal. You need to bring your own silverware. Paper boats will be provided for the potato.  Coffee, tea, and water will be available: however, you are welcome to bring a different beverage of your choice. Condiments will be on the table and your potato will be brought to you. And…dessert will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there. 
This event is hosted by Richard & Karen Headley, Gail Beezley, and Lori and Brad Formo.
Information and sign up sheets are on the table in the Clubhouse. Sign up sheets will be picked up on Thursday, January 23rd, around noon. Price is $5.
Submitted by Richard Headley, Lot 40
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