CTCA TIPS: March 2009
MARCH MEETING
Will be held Thursday, March 5th @ 7:00 pm at Heather Kenney’s house, 2721 Beacon Dr.
NEW FAMILIES
Where are you???? We take great pride in our wonderful community association and need you now to keep this organization active. Come join us for our sociable monthly meeting and get to know your neighbors. If you cannot join us, then volunteer to help with an event. My intention is to compile a list of names that we can call on for help. If you could possibly give some of your time, then please email Bev Piscitelli, [email protected] so that I could add your name to our call list. Since there are close to 400 families in our amiable community, I am optimistic that there are some of you out there willing to give us a helping hand. Don't be shy. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. We look forward to meeting or hearing from you.
CTCA COMMUNITY DIRECTORIES ARE COMING!!!!!
The 2009 CTCA Telephone Directories will be delivered to the Block Captains for distribution sometime in March.
BLOCK CAPTAINS NEEDED
We have a new Block Captain for Upper Tennyson/Stradford Circle, Laura Bond 2619 Tennyson Avenue. Her telephone number is 610-568-6759. Thank you Laura for volunteering.
We still need captains for Temple Drive, 200-300 blocks of Bard and 100 block of Spohn Road. This is a very rewarding opportunity for you to take an active role in our community. If interested please contact Bev Piscitelli 610-670-1009 or email [email protected].
Here is a list of Block Captain responsibilities:
1. As part of the Sunshine Committee, you notify the Sunshine Chairperson (Anne Larky 610-927-0820) of any new neighbors, hospitalizations, obituaries and birth announcements.
2. Ask your neighbors to support our fundraisers- Daily Lottery in February and Kauffman's Chicken Barbecue in May.
3. Donations for Thanksgiving Baskets.
4. Update community telephone directory every three years.
SUNSHINE NEWS
Flowers were sent to Frances Swavely of 123 Spohn Rd. who was recently hospitalized.
Welcome to the neighborhood Jim & Alicia Matchette of 225 Bradley Ave. We’re happy to have you!!
Flowers were sent to Betty Strain of 241 Bradley Ave. Betty is recovering from a recent hospitalization.
Flowers and our condolences were sent to Tony Bruno of 2706 Andrew Dr. Tony’s father passed away Feb. 16th.
Congratulations to Mahdi & Siba Naser of 2617 Whittier Ave. who welcomed a baby girl, Salma on Jan. 21. Salma , who cam in at 7 lb. 6 oz. and 20” long, joined big sister Serene. Best wishes to all!!
If you know of a neighbor who has been hospitalized, has had a death in their immediate family or better yet, a new baby, PLEASE let me know. .
Anne Larky ([email protected]) or 610-927-0820.
TIPS DELIVERY
Thank you to those who volunteered their time and energy to deliver the Tips. Listed below are the months and volunteers for those months as well as any open dates.
March: Katrina & Billy Seidel (214 Keats)
April: Amanda & Alyssa Arters
May: OPEN
If you are interested in delivering on a particular month, please contact Anne Larky at 610-927-0820 or email at [email protected] Please leave a detailed message with a call back number so we can confirm. The Delivery Person & their helper each earn $20 for delivering the Tips. The deadline for the April Tips is March 20th.
ADDITIONAL HELP. . .
I’m still happily taking names of any kids in the neighborhood looking to earn some cash while helping their community with the chores we are too busy (or just unable) to do.
We’re looking for babysitters, snow shovelers, grass cutters, leaf-rakers, etc. YOU HAVE NEIGHBORS WHO NEED YOUR HELP!!
Please email Anne Larky at [email protected]. (Or call me at 610-927-0820) My email seems to be functioning well, these days. . . Please provide your name, address, and phone number along with the service(s) you can provide. Also include your age if you’re a babysitter. (YOUR customers would probably like that.)
Hey kids. . .did you know the CTCA pays for the monthly delivery of the TIPS newsletter?? (That’s the thing you’re reading right now, FYI)
Contact me at the above email or phone number if you’re interested.
CTCA MEMBERSHIP DUES
It is that time of year again; time to request your $15 membership fee, which is now due. Why should you become a member? Because your membership fee pays for..
-the utility bill for the playground that your children or grandchildren may use
-the Easter Egg Hunt
-the Santa Run- It's nice to receive a knock on the door from Santa's helpers
-Discounted Arena Football tickets
-The Sunshine Committee- We are able to send flowers to our neighbors in their time of need
-The Christmas Bowling Party, this year it was FREE of charge to all CTCA members; something fun and FREE during the holiday when everyone is watching their spending. Next year we may not be able to provide this event free of charge.
Besides these benefits there is also fundraising that takes place that your membership fee helps to support:
The BBQ during the Annual Yard Sale
The February Lottery.
THE CTCA IS AN ORGANIZATION THAT BENEFITS THE COMMUNITY WHERE YOU LIVE!!
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CTCA DUES ARE DUE!
Please mail your payment of $15.00, payable to CTCA, to CTCA, P.O. Box 2052, Sinking Spring, PA 19608
KAUFFMAN’S CHICKEN BBQ:
DATE: Saturday, May 16th
TIME: 10:00AM to Noon
WHERE: Spring Township Building Parking Lot
PRESALE COST: $5.00 ($6.00 on the day of the sale) which includes ½ chicken and a baked potato
DEADLINE: Thursday, May 7th
Block Captains will have the tickets for pre-purchase sales in April. We must presale 500 chickens for Kauffman’s to come. I need 4 volunteers to help me between the hours of 10:00AM and Noon. We will be providing a delivery service to the homebound due to an illness or disability. Delivery will be around 12:15PM. Please inform your Block Captain or call Beverly @ 610-670-1009 if you need this service. Also call me if you need tickets or can volunteer for those two hours.
THIS IS ONE OF OUR BIGGEST FUNDRAISERS SO YOUR SUPPORT IS DEEPLY APPRECIATED.
2009 CTCA EASTER EGG HUNT
Come join the Eater Bunny on Saturday April 18th at 1pm at the playground for the annual CTCA Easter Egg Hunt. All children 0-12 are welcome to participate. There is a $5.00 fee if you are not a current dues paying member of the CTCA. Please contact Cindy Arters at 610-927-1330 or email [email protected] with YOUR NAME, YOUR NUMBER, YOUR CHILD'S NAME and YOUR CHILD'S AGE to register so we can be sure the easter bunny has enough eggs for everyone. Rain Date, Sunday April 19th. Bring your cameras for pictures with the Easter Bunny! We will be stuffing eggs on Tuesday, March 31th starting at 6:00. If you can help, please call Cindy at 610-927-1330.
Thank You.
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HEY NEIGHBORS, I HAVE AN IDEA. . .
STAPLES WILL GIVE US A $3.00 CREDIT FOR EVERY USED (PRINTER) INK CARTRIDGE WE TURN IN. SINCE WE USE A FAIR AMOUNT OF PAPER EACH MONTH ON THE TIPS, MAYBE WE CAN SAVE SOME MONEY?? THEY WILL ACCEPT UP TO 10 CARTRIDGES EACH MONTH. IF ANYONE IS FEELING “CHARITABLE”, I CAN PUT A BOX ON MY PORCH (237 KEATS DR.) IT’S AN EASY WAY TO HELP WITH OUR EXPENSES. . . THANKS!!!
-ANNE
READING ROYALS ICE HOCKEY GAME:
FRIDAY APRIL 3RD: Game Time 7:05 Cost: $7.50 per ticket
This is a half off ticket & I need you to sign up and pay for the tickets by
March 13th. We need 20 people in order to get the group rate. Please call Cindy Arters @ 610-97=27-1330 or email @ [email protected] if you have any questions.
Please detach the coupon below & return to Cindy Arters 132 Bradley Ave. Sinking Spring, PA 19608 by March 13th. I am ordering tickets on the 14th!
Name: _______________________________________
Address: _____________________________________
Phone: ____________________________
# of Tickets________ x $7.50 per ticket = ___________
Please make checks payable to CTCA
READING EXPRESS ON APRIL 18TH @ 7:OO pm
Enjoy a great time with your family at the Reading Express, indoor football game. We have reserved 30 tickets in the end zone, as this is the most exciting area to experience. You might even catch and take home a game used football. The CTCA board has obtained a group ticket price, which we will further subsidize.
The cost per subsidized ticket for CTCA members is $6.50 (full group price is $12.50 per person)
Please note: CTCA policy on subsidizing Events: CTCA will be subsidizing community event prices only for CTCA dues paying household members. All others (friends and relatives) will be welcome at the full group price.
Use the form ON THE NEXT PAGE to make your reservations-first come, first seat. Deadline to place your order is MARCH 28th. Pay with cash or check payable to: Rory Ulrich, 2711 Avon Ave. Any questions, call him at 610-670-5644. Note: Tickets will be delivered prior to the game.
READING EXPRESS INDOOR FOOTBALL GAME
Saturday, April 18th @ 7:00 pm
(Reservation form)
YOUR NAME: ____________________________________
PHONE: _______________________
ADDRESS: ______________________________________
_________Number of tickets
_________Total ($)
_________Number of “full group price” tickets
_________Total ($)
_________Total enclosed ($)
DEADLINE IS MARCH 28TH
I CAN’T ALWAYS PROMISE THIS, BUT. . .
IF I HAVE ANY EXTRA SPACE, I WON’T WASTE IT.
SHORT PERSONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS CAN FILL SOME OTHERWISE WASTED PAPER. . .DEFINITELY FIRST COME-FIRST POSTED. .
-JOANIE GILDEN OF 2708 AVON DR. HAS A DELL COMPUTER SHE’D LIKE TO SELL. RUNNING WINDOWS 95, A LITTLE SLOWLY. GREAT FOR SOMEONE WITH SOME COMPUTER KNOW-HOW.
PLEASE CALL JOANIE AT 610-678-1402
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!!!!
CORNWALL TERRACE ANNUAL YARD SALE
Saturday, May 16, 2009
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Please donate 10% of your proceeds to CTCA, Box 2052, Sinking Spring, PA 19608
Envelopes will be distributed on the day of the sale.
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DO YOU WANT TO EARN $$ WHILE ENJOYING THE YARD SALE?
Wanted: adults or older children to hand out contribution envelopes to neighbors holding yard sales.
When: Saturday, May 16, 2009 between 8A.M. to 11A.M.
Pay: $10.00 for Western Meadows
$20.00 for Cornwall Terrace
Please contact Deb Franck @ 610-670-2871 if you are interested.
Dear Friends of CTCA,
First of all, I would like to thank you for the generous contributions which I used to help supply the under privileged in Jamaica. The local workers and infirmary residents greatly appreciated them even more. The experience was truly an eye opener and their standard of living is much different than what we are accustomed to. Whether it was the patients at the infirmary who live each day thankful to still be here or the locals who live off of nothing but the land, it was amazing to see how they find peace and happiness in every day life. The field trips were so much fun and further allowed us to soak in the culture. Outside of the humanitarian aspect of our trip the marine biology study and fun activities were a blast. Over the week we accumulated over 90 organisms which we had to learn and memorize for an exam. The process included snorkels twice a day, organism hunts, and grueling nights of study until the wee hours of the morning. Each day was action packed and extremely long, however we managed to get through and have a lot of fun during the process. Thanks again for the donations, my trip was unforgettable and I would recommend it to anyone who has the opportunity to participate in the future.
Ben Chapin