Gentle Pursuits members should have received their newsletters by now, but those of you thinking of becoming members, might be tempted by our upcoming events.
Our annual holiday luncheon at Hermitage Country Club will be held Saturday, December 14, 2013. Following a brief meeting, we have a lovely meal, ornament exchange, and a lot of fun! You are not required to make an ornament to attend this event.
How can you resist these entrees?
Bacon, mushroom, and cheddar quiche served with fruit kabobs.
Horseradish Crusted Salmon – oven baked with panko-horseradish crust and finished with whole grain mustard sauce.
Chicken Sinatra – breast meat stuffed with prosciutto and provolone cheese.
Reminder to Members - Coupon due December 6!
January 7, 2014 Board Meeting
Board meetings are open to all members and start at 6:00 PM. For those who can, we gather at 5:00 PM to either stitch or eat (bring your own food). Location: The Parlor at Christ Church Episcopal.
January 11, 2014 Beading Interest Group (BIG) Meeting
January 18, 2014 Meeting (Saturday)
Outreach, bookmarks for The READ Center
February 1, 2014 Stitch in Public Day
This is a great chance to educate others about how much fun stitching can be.
February 8, 2014 BIG Meeting
February 18, 2014 Meeting
Kumihimo Cording Bracelet taught by Linda DaValle.
February 22, 2014 Workshop (Saturday)
Overbrook Presbyterian Church
2605 Dumbarton Road, Richmond Va.
Explore the use of dyes to make beautifully shaded and variegated skeins of threads and vintage looking linen. Catherine Jordan will be teaching and the workshop is a joint workshop with the Virginia Guild of Needlewomen.
Usually, Gentle Pursuits of Richmond meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 6:30 to 9:00 pm at Christ Church, 5000 Pouncey Tract Road, Glen Allen, Virginia, 23059. We welcome new members of all needlework levels. Sit and Stitch -The time prior to our formal meetings each month (5:00 PM to 6:30 PM) is intended for us to stitch and receive help or mentoring with a technique. But check the calendar above to be sure we have a meeting. We occasionally have special meetings on Saturdays, and in other locations. Become a member and get a newsletter so you will always know when and where we are meeting. Contact Dee Ragsdale at stitchnfish@cox.net or (757)229-1166 with any questions.
