GJ SYMPHONY GUILD NOTES

Spring 2020
Editor’s Note
These are difficult times for everyone. Concerts
cancelled. Springfest and the Gala put off to
possible later date. No Lunch Bunch for a while.
Uncertainly as to when we can freely socialize.
But we can still support the Symphony in other
ways. Cathy Zippert reports that Springfest
brought in over $3,000, thanks to those who
generously asked that their reservation money
be kept rather than refunded.

The Symphony’s Jeep raffle is still a “go.” In

addition to the first prize of a Jeep Gladiator (or
$39,500 dealer credit), an Easy Motion electric
bike will be second prize. Tickets are one for
$100, three for $250 and five for $400. To buy,
go online at https://gjso.org/jeepraffle/.
Also, watch for information about the “UnGala”
with an online version of the silent auction that
was to have been held. There will be great
items up for bids.
Social distancing shouldn’t mean Guild
members don’t stay in touch with each other.
We may have to be apart, but we’ll all in this
together.
Carolyn White, editor
One’s life has value so long as one attributes
value to the life of others, by means of love,
friendship, and compassion.
- Simone de Beauvoir
Susan Hanson is our best events cheerleader.
She donned chef’s hat and Guild apron to tell us
of plans for Posh Nosh at the last general
meeting. Let’s hope we’ll be able to serve Post
Nosh soon.
Members Stepping Up
At our February 28 meeting we voted on offices
whose terms were up. Mica Quint will stay on
as membership coordinator, and Lynne
O’Connell as treasurer. Mary Halverstadt will
be our new vice-president, and Sharon Lovell ,
our past vice-president, will take over the
microphone from Sheryl Fitzgerald as
president.
Others agreed to act as back-up when an officer
needs help: secretary, Cindy Rhodes; treasurer,
Cecilia Spangler; membership, Linda Boote; and
events, Adele Matera.

We owe a big THANK YOU to these ladies and

all the other chairs, committee members and
volunteers who bring so much energy and
enthusiasm to our meetings and projects.
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Get ‘Er Done!
Days of social isolation may seem to stretch
ahead with the prospect of boredom. Of course,
a thorough spring cleaning, in addition to
heightened cleaning and sanitizing, can fill up
much time. It’s a good time to reorganize your
closets, pantry and garage. You’ll want to do a
wardrobe shift now that spring has arrived.
Think about setting aside good, but unused,
items for charity or a later yard sale. You may
find the next few weeks have been very
productive with times of quiet enjoyment.
Some ideas, aside from Facebook —
✓ Even if it’s take-out, set dinner with
your good tableware, cloth napkins and
candles.
✓ Browse through the Mesa County
Libraries site, mesacountylibraries.org,
for online offerings. You can download
books, magazines, newspapers and
movies; do genealogy research; learn a
language.
✓ Learn online. Your library card gives you
access to Kanopy. Included among its
digital offerings is The Great Courses of
6,202 videos.
✓ Review your will, medical and legal
powers of attorney, and advance
medical directives.
✓ Make a file of necessary information—
credit cards, bank accounts, passport,
driver’s license, insurance policies,
where to find vital records such as birth
certificates and marriage licenses.
✓ Set up a record of medications, health
care providers, medical conditions and
allergies, blood type, family medical
history, hospitalizations and surgeries.
✓ Organize recipes by category (tried and
true, special, try one day, cuisine, etc.).
Expanding accordion folders make great
files for clippings and loose recipes.
Spring 2020
✓ Organize photos and label with dates,
locations and people. Digitalize slides
and prints with your scanner. When the
library re-opens, the staff can help you
use its equipment.
✓ Organize your books and music by
category. Pass along favorites to friends
or to Friends of the Library.
✓ Play music throughout the day. Try
some new genres: bluegrass, smooth
jazz, folk, indie, Latin, R&B, and others.
✓ Start seedlings for herbs in your kitchen
or later planting in the garden.
✓ Make a “honey do” list. Walk around
the house and grounds to look for small
fixes.
✓ Tackle those UFOs (unfinished sewing,
knitting and other projects). YouTube
can be a great help if you set a project
aside because you didn’t quite
understand how to do something.
✓ Binge watch Netflix or other
downloaded series. Don’t forget the
popcorn.
✓ Get out those board games. Monopoly,
chess and backgammon can make hours
whizz by.
✓ Write a newsletter to family and
friends. You don’t have to wait until the
December holidays to send out an
update on how you’re doing.
Dues Are Due!
Mica Quint is collecting $50 dues through June
for the upcoming fiscal year. If you haven’t
already, send your check in with a membership
form to Mica at 1956 J Road, Fruita 81521. Be
sure to make a note of contact information that
should be updated in the new directory.
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In Lieu of Springfest Make Your Own

Though we won’t have our
Springfest fashion show in
April, Zephyr and Two
Rivers Winery offer these
deals to Guild members through April 15.
✓ Zephyr - 15% discount on purchases.
✓ The Winery - 10% discount for online
wine purchases or curbside pickup
<http://www.tworiverswinery.com>.
The World Health
Organization has published
this recipe for making your
own hand sanitizer.
To make a solution of 75% alcohol, use 1 cup of
91% isopropyl alcohol, 1 tablespoon of 3%
hydrogen peroxide and 1 teaspoon of glycerin*.
Add water to make 1 1/3 cup total. Mix well.
Carefully pour into spray bottle and label.

If you have only 70% alcohol, use 1 1/3 cup

alcohol, 1 tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide,
2020– 2021 GJ Symphony Guild Officers and 1 teaspoon of glycerin, and omit adding
President – Sharon Lovell, water.
(970) 994-9698, ablovell@yahoo.com *Glycerin is still available at Michael’s in the
Vice-President – Mary Halverstadt, baking goods section. It’s not critical to the
(970) 628-4046, effectiveness of the sanitizer, but it makes it
dehalverstadt@gmail.com gentler on your hands.
Secretary—Sandy Peterson,
(303) 653-1941, sjp.88@outlook.com
Treasurer – Lynne O’Connell,
(510) 798-2527, Puzzle Answer
lynneoc0131@gmail.com
Events Coordinator – Susan Hanson,
(630) 253-5360, shanson55@att.net
Membership Coordinator – Mica Quint,
(970) 216-9992, mica@brayandco.com
President Advisor – Barbara Burgeson,
(970) 270-9975, burgy4@gmail.com

Board meetings are generally once a month

at the Symphony office. You are welcome to
sit in on board meetings. Let Sharon Lovell
know if you plan to attend. If you have
something you’d like discussed at a general
meeting, contact her so it can be put on the
agenda.
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Spring 2020

STAY INSIDE, ISOLATE

When you have something OR PRACTICE SOCIAL
you’d like to share—happy news or sad, an
upcoming event, a local “find,” a photo DISTANCING, CLEAN
memory, whatever – please drop a line to YOURSELF
newsletter editor Carolyn White at
cswhite60614@yahoo.com or call her at
OMG, I’VE BECOME A
(970) 549-0439.
HOUSECAT!

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