Dear Sisters and Brothers: January 2006

You are cordially invited to attend the stated meeting on Friday, January 27th, 2006 at 7:30 PM, for the purpose of receiving petitions, balloting and transacting any business that may legally come before the Chapter. Sister Officers must wear white gowns to the meeting.

Collation:
Under the direction of Sister Gail F. Brown, assisted by Sisters Nancy J. Molnar and Jackie Poisson.

Congratulations:
Congratulations are extended to Sister Jillian K. Maynard on her marriage last summer. We wish you a life full of happiness.

Huggables:
Small stuffed animals are still being collected this year for the Huggables program. These are donated to Dartmouth Hitchcock Hospital to the children's ward. We would love to fill our Chapter room full of animals for our upcoming Visitation in March. You can bring your donated stuffed animal to any Chapter meeting.

Nashua Assembly #9, IORG
Nashua Assembly of Rainbow girls hold their meetings the first and third Thursdays of each month. All OES members are cordially invited to attend at any time. Your support is most appreciated. Our own Sister Lisa Britko's daughter, Allyson, will be installed as Worthy Advisor for Nashua Assembly on January 7th.

Rainbow Pledge Group
Pledge Mom, Sister Sharon M. Jackson (598-2682) and the Pledge girls are actively looking for new members. Please call Mom Sherry if you know of a girl age 8-11 years old who would like to join.

OES Breakfast to benefit Rainbow Pledge
The next breakfast will be held on Sunday. January 15th. 2006 from 7:30-10:30 AM. Everyone is invited. All proceeds this month will go towards the activities of the Pledge girls.

Sickness and Distress: Thoughts and prayers are requested for Sister Jackie Cole who recently underwent a second foot surgery; and to Brother Norm Poisson who recently had a short stay in the hospital but who is now home and resting comfortably. Cards and letters would be most welcome.

Nashua Children's Home:
The Children's Home has approximately 82 children currently residing at the home. Their ages range from 7 through 17 years of age. During our cold winter months, hats, mittens, gloves and scarves would be so appreciated by the children. These can either be hand made items, or new items with the tags left on. Please bring your donated items to any one of our meetings, or contact the Worthy Matron for pick up.

In Sympathy:
Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to Sister Marie Palmer in the recent loss of her sister.

January's Greeters:
Many thanks are extended to Sister Shelley M. Gullett, P.M. and to Brother Larry D. Gullett, P.P. for being our Host and Hostess this month.

Coming Events
January 7, 2006 Nashua Rainbow Installation Allyson Britko, Ingoing Worthy Advisor 9:30 AM
January 7, 2006  Grand Family Exchange Maine in Rochester, NH
January 15, 2006 Officer Rehearsal - Initiation & Balloting 6:00 PM
January 18, 2006 Pledge Breakfast 7:30 - 10:30 AM
January 21, 2006 Grand Family Exchange NH in Massachusetts
January 22, 2006 Officer Rehearsal (if needed) 6:00 PM
January 27, 2006 Pilgrim Stated Meeting - Initiation 7:30 PM
February 1, 2006 Official Visitation by the Deputy Grand Matron In Exeter
February 7, 2006 Grand Family Exchange With Maine in Rochester, NH
February 9, 2006 Official Visitation in Kingston

From the East
Brother John and I hope your holidays were warm and filled with much peace and love. We are looking forward to the New Year and are so grateful for the opportunity to serve Pilgrim Chapter.

With fraternal love,

Linda A Maynard, Worthy Matron 169 Highland Street Hudson NH 03051-3806 603-889-2353 Cell: 603-231-7882 Linda3l5@.aol.com

John W. Jackson, Worthy Patron 18 Valhalla Drive Nashua, NH 03062-2682 603-598-2682 jackson03062@hotmail.com

If there is any change in your address, please notify our Secretary so that she may correct her records. So that none may be forgotten, please notify the Worthy Matron or the Secretary or any glad or sad tidings.