Aaron Collins December Keynote Speaker

Space Coast Symphony's award winning Aaron Collins will be the keynote speaker at the December 6 Cocoa Beach Woman's Club meeting.  Collins serves as Artistic Director and conductor of the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra.  In addition, he is conductor of the Space Coast Oratorio Society, the Pegasus and Colbourn Brass, Artistic Director of the Melbourne Community Orchestra, Space Coast Brass Ensemble, Trombonanza, associate conductor of the Community Band of Brevard, and Artistic Advisor to other local ensembles. Collins also guest conducts and works with ensembles in and around Florida. In addition, he serves on the Board of Directors of the Brevard Symphony Youth Orchestra and the Vivace Society.  Collins will be traveling extensively in 2012/13 conducting orchestras throughout the United States. He is also being recognized for his giving and leadership, most recently being the youngest winner of the “4 under 40” award presented by LEAD Brevard and one of Space Coast Business’ Most Admired People.   Described as “the next big thing,” “a man on fire,” and “an absolute powerhouse.”  In addition to Aaron Collins, the Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr High School Orchestra will  provide  musical entertainment. 

December Letter from CBWC President

Another  election  and Veterans day has passed and we  are reminded that the USA is still the best place to live; the Land of the Brave and Home of the Free.  We can’t take for granted all we have.

I want to give a special note of “Thanks!” to Cindy Simmons for organizing the beach cleanup-we picked up lots of garbage!  Another “Great Job done!” to Ann Stone for the special “meet and greet” night meeting, and to the10 members who attended.  We met some very nice ladies who will hopefully become new members. Thanks to Julia for hosting it at her condo community room.  We are exploring another similar meeting in the New Year.
Thanks to Deborah for organizing the Thrift Sale. There was a “rain delay” but we will reschedule it soon.
The holidays are upon us and we will all be busy.  The club will participate in the Cocoa Beach Christmas parade on Dec 8. Thanks I.B. for getting us a convertible. Please join us as members walk along passing out candy to the children along the parade route. 
On Dec 10– 13 the Jingle bell shop at Roosevelt opens and is in need of “helper elves”.  Call me if you can help any of those days between 8-2:30. Wrappers 1:00-2:30.
Don’t forget to get your reservations to Jean Carey for our December lunch—the menu is later in this newsletter.  We have a great program to get us all in the Christmas spirit.
I hope you are getting excited about the New Year’s Eve Ball but please sell, sell, sell those tickets.  And make sure to read about the special opportunity drawing for a cruise!  The more the merrier!
This club has come a long way since 1965 , and has done so much.  The great new ideas you’ve come up with will help us keep growing.  I hope that where ever this holiday season finds you, you have a Merry Christmas & a safe, Happy New Year!
               …...Sheryle

New Year’s Eve Ball at Cocoa Beach Country Club - Free Cruise Opportunity!

The public is invited to “Cruise” into the New Year with an elegant Ball to include music, dancing, heavy hor d’ouerves, desserts, silent auction, balloon drop, cash bar and free midnight champagne toast at the CB Country Club hosted by the Cocoa Beach Woman’s Club.  “Boarding” begins at 8 P.M.  Live music provided by the incredible Charles P. and the Park Avenue Band.  Reserved tables accepted for parties of 8-10.  Tickets are on sale at Ace Hardware in Cocoa Beach and Cape Canaveral for $35. per person and $60. per couple.  Tickets can also be purchased by calling 321-783-8303 or 321-613-2399. 

There is also a chance to win a free 4 night Bahamas Cruise with an outside cabin for two Feb 4-8 on the Royal Caribbean Monarch of the Seas departing from Cape Canaveral. Find yourself on the beaches of the Bahamas with this fabulous cruise donated by Cruise Planners at Sea, your Land and Cruise Specialists (www.cruiseplannersatsea.com), proud sponsors of the Cocoa Beach Woman’s Club.   
 Proceeds will benefit local scholarship efforts and charitable endeavors. 

FREE Symphony Orchestra Performance

FREE Symphony Orchestra Performance for Cocoa Beach Woman's Club Members

Aaron Collins, conductor of the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra and speaker for our December general meeting, has very generously invited us as his guests to attend the Space Coast Symphony's Christmas at the Movies on Friday, November 30th at 7PM. A sign-up sheet will be available at the November general meeting. You and one guest can go for free.  Make your plans now & mark your calendar for this very special event and a wonderful prelude to the holiday season!  For information you can visit www.spacecoastsymphony.org

2013 Fashion Show

“Cruise in True Fashion” is the theme for the January 26, 2013 Luncheon and Fashion Show.  Lots of great plans are underway and details will be shared at the November meeting.  

The menu is a variety of five different gourmet salads, and two different desserts - mini Key Lime pies and mini chocolate cakes.  Tickets will also be available at that time.  This event is very popular and has sold out in past years.  Make sure to get your friends together and reserve your table of eight. 

Cindy Simmons is our chairman and the committee will meet again Nov. 12 @ 2:00 at the Country Club.  Your help is needed for this fun fundraiser!

CBWC November Birthdays!

Indra Wagner             11/ 2
Pauline Contakos       11/ 7
LouAnn Janes           11/10

Anita Goodman         11/20

Marilyn Grigsby         11/24

Garage Sale Fundraiser

There is still time to donate those items cleaned out from the closet or to empty that space in your garage.   

We are having a Garage Sale on November 17 at 7:00 a.m. at the Riverside Presbyterian Church parking lot and need those “upcycled treasures”. 

Deborah Key is collecting the items and can pick them up from your home for you.  Or you can bring smaller items to the November meeting.  

Deborah is still needing help the day of the sale so let her know if you are willing to help.  Come on by to shop too.

Diaper Drive for the Women's Center

The Home Life Committee is sponsoring a January Diaper Drive for the Women’s Center.  The Women's Center strives to address the needs of women by giving them a step up towards safe, healthy, self-sufficient lives.  Women come to the Center without the ability to provide for themselves and their families. These women often are abused and battered, and looking for advocacy, guidance, and support.  The Center is able to provide counseling services, financial assistance, career guidance, job training, transitional housing, and victim advocacy. They are able to help annually over 10,000 women and their children who seek assistance.  

Please begin gathering diapers (newborn to size 6), wipes, and baby formula (no baby food) for our January event.         

We’ll even have some baby shower games during the “meet and greet” in January.

CBWC Evening Meeting

Do you know ladies who want to be a part of the Woman’s Club but can’t come to our monthly day meeting?  Here is a chance for them to get involved.  

Invite them to join us on Tuesday November 13,  5:30 to 7:00 at the Coral Seas Condo.  Or give their name to Ann Stone and she’ll send an invite.

We will have a casual get together with wine & cheese and other refreshments, where they can get to know us. If you can’t join us, please consider donating some wine, or a cheese or fruit tray.   

Contact Ann Stone to RSVP or for more information.annsgems@cfl.rr.com