June 15, 2023
Date: Thursday, June 15
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Amelia National Clubhouse
Fernandina Beach, FL
Cost: $32 per person
Maximum: 70
RSVP: Required, see below for details, no walk-
ins allowed
DEADLINE: SUNDAY, June 11
PROGRAM: Shea Vela, Community Engagement Partnership Coordinator, Mental Health Service Line, US Department of Veterans Affairs, who will talk to us about the Veterans Crisis Line and volunteer opportunities.
Also, please bring your donations for Families in Transition to the June luncheon.
MENU:
SOUP - Roasted Tomato & Bell Pepper Bisque served with a Basil Foam
ENTRÉE CHOICES - Tri-colored Caesar Salad, Arugula, Spinach, Radicchio, and Romaine Hearts, Black Pepper, Lemon, Parmesan Dressing & Parmesan Crisp
- CHOOSE ONE
- Grilled Chicken
- Grilled Salmon
- Grilled Shrimp
DESSERT - Assorted petit fours & chocolate dipped strawberries
BEVERAGES: Water, Tea, Coffee
RSVP REQUIRED - RESERVATION AND PAYMENT DEADLINE: SUNDAY, June 11
Remember to make your reservations on the WON website here by using the cart and payment options. If you need to make different payment arrangements, please contact the WON Treasurer at wontreasurer@gmail.com.
Any questions on this process please let us know. You can add one or many reservations to the cart and pay all at once. Be sure to check it out!
We look forward to seeing you at the luncheon………and don’t forget your name badge!!!
Families in Transition Donation Request List
Members are requested to bring donations to the June 15 meeting.
“Stuff the Bus” - Bonnie Bartlett has donated a cute popup bus for us to fill up with our donations! While we have all been thinking in terms of school supplies, when we asked our speaker, Nassau County FIT Homeless Liaison Mollie Cressey, about needs, she advised that the greatest need is actually clothing, particularly for middle and high school students. Please see Mollie’s comments below.
Donations:
We appreciate all donations, but we would love new shoes, socks, and underwear to make available to our students at the Clothes Closet. Our grant does not cover these items and they can be very expensive to buy with donation funds. We would hold on to the new items until August when our families come in to shop for the first day of school.
The Clothes Closet has all sizes, but below are the most needed sizes. The sizes listed are for our middle and high school students for which we usually do not receive many donations.
Shoes Underwear
Men’s sizes 6 – 14 Men’s boxer briefs - small, medium, large, and x-large
Woman’s sizes 6-12 Women’s size 4 -size 10
Hooded sweatshirts - Our students love hoodies, even in the summer, so those would be a hit as well. We serve all students and their younger siblings, so all sizes are useful. School appropriate clothing for children size 6 to adult large would fit our students from elementary through high school.
Donation of these other items are also appreciated:
- Back packs for middle and high school students (name brands like Under Armor, Nike or Jansport)
- T-shirts, jackets, etc.
- Quart size bags with toiletries (toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, Clorox wipes, hand sanitizer, Kleenex, etc.) combs, brushes, hair accessories.
- School supplies (index cards, Expo dry erase markers, mechanical pencils, headphones for elementary students, Ticonderoga pencils, mini staplers, etc.)
- Cash donations for field trips & extracurricular activities, or gift cards which may be used as rewards for academic/behavior incentives.
Volunteers: (We love volunteers!)
Meal Packs
Our Meal Packs are packed by Barnabas and I am sure they would welcome the help with packing those. Contact Barnabas if you would like to help with Meal Packs. We only have next week left for our Meal Packs to go out since school is almost over so it might be a good opportunity to volunteer for next year as well.
My volunteers and I will be packing 150-200 bags with school supplies for next year in the next week or so. We would love extra help with that. I do not have a solid date yet since my supply orders are still coming in, but we are looking at possibly the 19th or 25th. Contact me at the number below if you would like to help pack supplies.
Clothes Closet
Also, we are in need of help at our Clothes Closet. We open our Clothes Closet to our FIT families on Mondays from noon until 5:30. It is completely run by volunteers, and we are currently a little backed up on sorting since some of our volunteers have been out. Our Clothes Closet is located at 850935 US Hwy 17 (across the street from the Pine Forest Motel) in Yulee. We could definitely use your help! If this sounds like something any of you would like to help out with, please let me know by calling the number below.
We would love your donations and volunteer efforts! Thank you so much for your generosity!
Mollie B. Cressey
Nassau County Homeless Liaison
Phone: 904-277-9021 or Ext. 5319
Fax: 904-548-0439
May 18, 2023
Date: Thursday, May 18
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Amelia National Clubhouse
Fernandina Beach, FL
Cost: $32 per person
Maximum: 70
RSVP: Required, see below for details, no walk-ins allowed
DEADLINE: SUNDAY, May 14
PROGRAM: Molly Cressey, Families in Transition, Nassau County School Board
MENU:
- SOUP - Chilled tomato cucumber gazpacho with scallions & garlic twist
- ENTRÉE CHOICES - CHOOSE ONE
- Individual Quiche with Shrimp & Cheese, or
- Individual Quiche with Ham & Cheese, or
- Individual Quiche with Bacon & Cheese, or
- Individual Quiche with Grilled Vegetables
** Each quiche will be served over sweet potato hash & wilted baby spinach with green goddess dressing
- DESSERT - Assorted petit fours & chocolate dipped strawberries
- BEVERAGES: Water, Tea, Coffee
April 20, 2023
Date: Thursday, April 20
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Amelia National Clubhouse
Fernandina Beach, FL
Cost: $32 per person
Maximum: 70
RSVP: Required, see below for details, no walk-ins allowed
DEADLINE: SUNDAY, April 16
PROGRAM: Games and Wear Your Spring Bonnet (optional)
MENU:
- SOUP - Creamy potato leek and wild mushroom mocha chino with Parmesan grissini
- ENTRÉE CHOICES - CHOOSE ONE
- Salmon crepes stuffed with spinach and goat cheese & sundried tomato coulis served over julienne of mixed vegetables and gourmet greens
OR
- Free-range chicken breast crepes with spinach and goat cheese & sundried tomato coulis served over julienne of mixed vegetables and gourmet greens
OR
- Crepes stuffed with grilled tofu, zucchini, squash, peppers, spinach & sundried tomato coulis served over julienne of mixed vegetables and gourmet greens
- DESSERT - Assorted petit fours & chocolate dipped strawberries
- BEVERAGES: Water, Tea, Coffee
March 16, 2023
Date: Thursday, March 16
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Amelia National Clubhouse
Fernandina Beach, FL
Cost: $32 per person
Maximum: 70
RSVP: Required, see below for details, no walk-ins allowed
DEADLINE: SUNDAY, March 12
PROGRAM: What’s Developing in our County? Carrie Kirkpatrick, Residential Real Estate Consultant and Daniel Griebel, Commercial and Industrial Real Estate Consultant. Please submit questions for our presenters by March 9 to lyndanamelia@gmail.com.
See Notes from this luncheon on the Club News page.
MENU:
- SOUP - Cock-a-Leekie
- ENTRÉE CHOICES - CHOOSE ONE
- Irish Colcannon Turkey Cottage Pot Pie served with Wilted Greens and Vegetables
OR
- Baked North Atlantic Cod, Dubliner Style with Cheese and Roasted Root Vegetables
- DESSERT - Assorted St. Patrick’s Day Petit Fours
- BEVERAGES: Water, Tea, Coffee
February 16, 2023
Date: Thursday, February 16
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Amelia National Clubhouse
Fernandina Beach, FL
Cost: $32 per person - We apologize for the increase in cost; no convenience fee this month as we review other options.
Maximum: 70
RSVP: Required, see below for details, no walk-ins allowed
DEADLINE: SUNDAY, February 12
PROGRAM: Kendra Scott Jewelry Trunk Show (See below for info)
MENU:
- SOUP - Roasted Red Pepper Bisque & Potato Leek Duo with Parmesan Grissini
- ENTRÉE CHOICES - CHOOSE ONE
- Seared Herb Crusted Salmon - Warm Confetti Orzo Salad & Julienne of Vegetables Noodles served over Citrus Salad Greens
OR
- Seared Herb Crusted Free Range Chicken - Warm Confetti Orzo Salad & & Julienne of Vegetables Noodles served over Citrus Salad Greens
- DESSERT - Strawberry Daiquiri Shortcake with Strawberry Jus & Chocolate Dipped Strawberries & Cream
- BEVERAGES: Water, Tea, Coffee
January 19, 2023
Date: Thursday, January 19
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Amelia National Clubhouse
Fernandina Beach, FL
Cost: $27 per person
Maximum: 70
RSVP: Required, see below for details, no walk-ins allowed
DEADLINE: SUNDAY, January 15
PROGRAM: 4th Anniversary Celebration
December 15th Luncheon
Date: Thursday, December 15, 2022
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Amelia National Clubhouse
Fernandina Beach, FL
Cost: $27 per person
Maximum: 70
RSVP: Required, see below for details, no walk-ins allowed
DEADLINE: SUNDAY, December 11th
PROGRAM: Installation of 2023 Board, Micah's Place Presentation
PLEASE BRING DONATIONS FOR MICAH'S PLACE items to the luncheon (list of items can be found in the December newsletter or here).
MENU: Buffet:
- Garden Salad with 3 dressings
- Rolls and butter
- Penne Pasta with Bolognese (meat sauce)
- Bow Tie Pasta Prima Vera with Olive Oil, Garlic & Herbs
- Split Chafer, ½ Prima Vera, Half Just Veggies
- Eggplant Parmesan over Linguini
BEVERAGES: Water, Tea, Coffee
DESSERT: Italian Dessert Sampler (Cannoli, Tiramisu, Cheesecake)
November 17th Luncheon
Date: Thursday, November 17, 2022
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Amelia National Clubhouse
Fernandina Beach, FL
Cost: $27 per person
Maximum: 70
RSVP: Required, see below for details, no walk-ins allowed
DEADLINE: SUNDAY, November 13th
PROGRAM: Election of Officers for 2023
Dr. Gail Scuderi, Director of Ackerman Breast Clinic
MENU: Soup served at table -Wild Mushroom & Rice
Buffet:
** Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Walnuts, Feta, Baby Kale & Choice of Vinaigrette Dressings
** Lemon Herb Roasted Stuffed Turkey Breast with Spinach & Pine Nuts served with a Red Pepper Coulis
** Ginger Soy Glazed Haddock with Braised Chicory Greens
** Honey Balsamic Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Pomegranate
** Creamy Artichoke & Green Bean Rice Au Gratin
** Garlic Roasted Tri-Colored Potatoes with Onions
BEVERAGES: Water, Tea, Coffee
DESSERT: Dessert - Served to All Tables - Assorted Thanksgiving & Fall Petit Fours to Include Pumpkin Tarts, Pecan Tarts, Sweet Potato Tartelettes and more
October 20th Luncheon
HAUNTED HAPPENINGS
Date: Thursday, October 20th
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Amelia National Clubhouse
Fernandina Beach, FL
Cost: $27 per person
Maximum: 70
RSVP: Required, see below for details, no walk-ins allowed
DEADLINE: MONDAY, October 16th
PROGRAM: The Haunting of Fernandina Beach by Diane Blanton from Amelia Island Ghost Tours. Diane Blanton will take us on a 90-minute ghost tour on Saturday, October 22. You can read more on her website: www.ameliaghosttours.com The ghost tour will start downtown Amelia Island at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $15 per person.
Please contact Laurie Laiken if you are interested: laurielaiken@outlook.com
Bring an open mind and your camera!
Remember to wear your Halloween Costume if you wish. We will have prizes and a raffle!
MENU: Buffet: Selections include Curried Butternut Squash, Garden Salad, Broccoli Slaw, Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes, Roasted Root Vegetables.
PLEASE NOTE YOUR CHOICE OF ENTREE IN THE SHOPPING CART: Wild Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Wellington OR Maple Orange Baked Salmon,
BEVERAGES: Water, Tea, Coffee
DESSERT: Petit Fours, Carrot Cake, Pecan and Pumpkin Tartelette
September 15th Luncheon
SORRY - LUNCHEON HAS SOLD OUT!!!
Date: Thursday, September 15th
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Amelia National Clubhouse
Fernandina Beach, FL
Cost: $25 per person
Maximum: 70
RSVP: Required, see below for details, no walk-ins allowed
DEADLINE: MONDAY, September 12th
PROGRAM: Fashion Show presented by Twisted Sisters
Our members will participate as models in this fashion show presented by Twisted Sisters MENU:
MENU: Soup and quiche.
Soup: Roasted Cauliflower with Asparagus Bisque
Choice of Quiche: Vegetarian Quiche or Quiche Lorraine,
served with salad with Heirloom Tomato Vinaigrette
BEVERAGES: Water, Tea, Coffee, & Lemonade
DESSERT: Petit Fours
July 21 Luncheon
Date: Thursday, July 21
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Amelia National Clubhouse
Fernandina Beach, FL
Cost: $25 per person
Maximum: 70
RSVP: Required, see below for details, no walk-ins allowed
DEADLINE: SUNDAY, July 17
PROGRAM: Donna Fenchel and Carla Sweeney, Founders, Villages of Hope - Villages of Hope Vision: Our vision is to provide a tiny home community, where a woman will be surrounded by a community of care and loved unconditionally while they embark on their courageous journey of healing. In May of 2021, we purchased a small piece of land that will become the home of The Villages of Hope.
MENU: We are having another buffet. The offerings include:
- Garden Salad
- Assorted Bread
- Penne Pasta with Bolognese
- Bow Tie Pasta Prima Vera
- Eggplant Parmesan over Linguini
BEVERAGES: Water, Tea, Coffee, & Lemonade
DESSERT: Italian Dessert Sampler
June 16 Luncheon
Date: Thursday, June 16
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Amelia National Clubhouse
Fernandina Beach, FL
Cost: $25 per person
Maximum: 70
RSVP: Required, see below for details, no walk-ins allowed
DEADLINE: Tuesday, June 14
PROGRAM: Charlene McDuffie from the Coalition for the Homeless for Nassau County
MENU: We are trying out the buffet this month. The offerings include:
- Salad Bar with Tossed Salad, Toppings, Dressings, Tuna Salad, Chicken Salad, Pasta Salad
- Assorted Bread Display w/Butter
- Rare Roast Beef Sliders with Cole Slaw & Russian Dressing
- Turkey, Lettuce & Tomato w/Cranberry Mayo Sliders
- Vegetable Eggrolls with Dipping Sauce
BEVERAGES: Water, Tea, Coffee, & Lemonade
DESSERT: Petit Carrot Cake
RSVP REQUIRED - RESERVATION AND PAYMENT DEADLINE: TUESDAY, JUNE 14
Contact Laurie Laiken, laurielaiken@outlook.com if you have dietary restrictions.
We look forward to seeing you at the luncheon………and don’t forget your name badge!
DID YOU EVER WANT TO BE A MODEL? Twisted Sisters will be presenting a fashion show as part of our September luncheon. WON is looking for 4-6 members to model these clothes at our September 15th luncheon. Please send a note to Laurie Laiken laurielaiken@outlook.com to be put on the list. It should be great fun!
May 19 Luncheon
Date: Thursday, May 19th
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Amelia National Clubhouse
Fernandina Beach, FL
Cost: $25 per person
Maximum: 70
RSVP: Required, see below for details, no walk-ins allowed
DEADLINE: Sunday, May 15th
PROGRAM: Maurie Duggar, Amelia Island Visitor Bureau - Maurie will discuss the value of tourism to our community.
MENU: Choice of:
1. Hawaiian Rainbow Salad (chicken, pineapple, orange, strawberry, mixed greens, tomato, avocado, toasted macadamia nuts, toasted coconut and sprouts, sesame seed dressing);
2. Turkey wrap with Vichyssoise; or
3. Small Hawaiian Rainbow Salad with Vichyssoise
BEVERAGES: water, tea, coffee.
NO SUBSTITUTIONS
RSVP REQUIRED - RESERVATION AND PAYMENT DEADLINE: Sunday, May 15th
Contact Laurie Laiken, laurielaiken@outlook.com if you have dietary restrictions.
We look forward to seeing you at the luncheon………and don’t forget your name badge!
DID YOU EVER WANT TO BE A MODEL? Twisted Sisters will be presenting a fashion show as part of our September luncheon. WON is looking for 4-6 members to model these clothes at our September 15th luncheon. Please send a note to Laurie Laiken laurielaiken@outlook.com to be put on the list. It should be great fun!