NOVEMBER
Dear philoptochos Members,
Happy November! We’re on the cusp of our Holiday Season and about to embark on the preparations we conduct annually to assure that our community is well cared for. Please get your calendars out to note the dates of upcoming events and plan to take part in as much as you are able. We welcome you in every instance!
Our community will soon be receiving a letter requesting support for our Philoptochos programs. As you know, we support over 40 local initiatives and 20 regional and national endeavors that assist those seeking comfort in difficult times. Details are available on our website that illuminate our use of funds, and we encourage you to direct anyone with questions to have a look at our financials for clarity. We are transparent in all that we do, and we are very grateful for every donation that furthers our service to the community. Our members continue to be our greatest asset, however, and we thank each of you for your time and all that you do!
hurricane helene
Our Philoptochos assembled 100 Hygiene Kits for the use of Hurricane Helene survivors in North Carolina. These supplies have been transported and are now in the hands of those who need them. Thank you to everyone who assisted, Elaine McCoy, Stephanie Doukas, Jill Serrano, Andrea Dikeou, Zoe Palmer & Son, Anthea Gracie and Joni Kappos. Your help made a big difference!
medicare seminar
Thank you to Nikki Parker and Oak Street Health for the informational seminar provided in October. Pete’s Central One prepared our delicious lunch and there was much to absorb about Medicare. If anyone has any ongoing questions or needs, please call Nikki Parker at 303.947.5644.
SPECIAL THANKS TO TETTA KALLAS AND PAM TORRENCE
Some people are born with the gift of making beautiful things with their hands. We are so blessed to have the love and skill that Tetta Kallas puts into every blanket she makes for our newborns as gifts for their 40 Day Blessings. These blankets are exquisitely crafted and will be kept as heirlooms for generations. Pam Torrence shows equal skill and care in the sweaters she knits for each child, as well, and they bring delight to every family. What lucky babies! We thank both Tetta and Pam for the time and talent they share with us this way. Their gifts are priceless.
WELCOME BABY ELENO TRIANTAFILOS MURDZIA!
Our own Vasiliki Murdzia has brought a new life into our parish with the birth of her son Eleno born on October 9th, weighing 9.5 pounds and 22” tall. He is beautiful, as you can see. Να σας ζησει!
thanksgiving & salute to our veterans luncheon
This year our Thanksgiving Luncheon will take place @ 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, November 12th to allow for our adherence to lent beginning on the 15th. We are planning a delicious meal and will honor those who gave their all in defense of our country, as we are forever grateful for their service. Please join us for a wonderful afternoon of friendship and thanks. Tickets are $25 and your reservation is secured by calling Klea Kappos @ (720) 979-9590 or Faith Ioannides @ (303) 909-1685.
holiday bake sale
We are now taking orders for our Holiday Bake Sale! You will find the order form on this website, or you can come to the Philoptochos table by December 8th and place your order in person. We can also accept orders by phone. Please call Klea Kappos (720) 979-9590 or Celeste Lee (303) 829-6892 to do so.
We will be baking baklava on December 12th and Tsoureki on December 19th. All bakers, please join in the fun! We will be packaging our pastries in festive ways on December 20thand would love the help of anyone available. All preparatory activities will begin at 10AM.
The distribution of Bake Sale items will occur on Sunday, December 22nd to assure that all goods are fresh and ready for our holiday tables. Please plan to pick up your orders at that time in the lobby of the Community Center.
christmas luncheon
We will have the pleasure of gathering at Jimmy’s Jersey Street Café, 932 Jersey Street, Denver, CO 80220 on Saturday, December 14th from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM for our annual Christmas Luncheon impeccably planned by Stellee Papadeas. The cost is $50 and Stellee will take your reservation by phone at 720.984.7406, or stop by the Philoptochos table to sign up on Sundays. If you can, please bring a warm item (gloves, hat, scarf) or toiletries for those in need at the Samaritan House. They will be greatly appreciated. This is a wonderful event that we all look forward to every year! Please secure your reservation no later than December 10th.
teacher support
We are always eager to assist our classroom teachers with the important work they do every day. Please let us know of any needs you may have for your students, and we will do our best to assist. We have also been offered a very generous donation of brand-new stuffed animals that can be given as incentives to students. If these would be of help to you, please give me a call at 720.524.4837 and I will see that you receive them.
Finally, I know that Georgia Stavropoulos would love a visit from any of us whenever the time allows. She is such a dear person, social and wonderful to talk to. If you have time, please plan to stop by the Clermont Park Senior Living Center, 2479 S Clermont St, Denver, CO 80222, and say hello or send a card. She would enjoy your visit to no end!
And if you are free on Thursday, November 7th @ 10:00 AM, we will be stuffing our donation request letter into envelopes for mailing. We could sure use your help! Please join us in the Annunciation Room for the short time it will take to get this done. Thank you!
We hope you will take advantage of the wonderful fresh baked goods available through our bake sale and save yourselves some precious time and effort. We look forward to seeing you in the weeks to come and wish you the very warmest and happy Thanksgiving!
Christine
