GJ SYMPHONY GUILD NOTES
Fall 2017
Editor’s Note
Our mission statement is clear: “The Grand
Junction Symphony Guild is a nonprofit
organization devoted exclusively to the support
and promotion of the Grand Junction Symphony
Orchestra through financial, educational and
other activities.” But that doesn’t touch on our
sisterhood and camaraderie. We may work
hard, but in addition to the financial reward and
satisfaction of doing good, we just plain have
fun.
This short newsletter is intended to
communicate the more personal aspects of
Guild membership. Too often, at our meetings
the agenda is so full that even with the social
half-hour beforehand we don’t have enough
time with each other. I’d like to include news
such as a milestone anniversary, new
grandchild, award received or special travels.
Even the sadder news, though the first rule will
be to respect one’s privacy if she’d rather not
share at the time. So, please drop me a line—
cswhite60614@yahoo.com—or give me a call—
549-0439—when you have something to
contribute.
Carolyn White
You don’t need to miss a Guild
event or concert for lack of
transportation. Susan Hanson
keeps a list of members who
are willing to give rides. Contact her—
(630) 253-5360 or shanson55@att.net) —when
you’ll need a ride or to let her know you’d be
willing to drive someone to and from an event.
Lunch Bunch Returns
We’re bringing back the Lunch Bunch, a non-
business time to just relax with other members.
Guild and Symphony affairs may come up, but
this is meant to be a time for other
conversation and interests, to get to know each
other better. We will meet at the Clubhouse
2325 at the Redlands Mesa Golf Course on
Thursday, Oct. 12, at 11:30 am. Most items on
the menu are $10 -$13. Cathy Zippert is making
a head-count, so please let her know by Oct. 9 if
you’ll be joining in (245-9215 or
cathyzippert@yahoo.com).
Just for Fun
Why not get together for some other casual
events—coffee, movies, lunch, etc.—just for
fun? Cecilia Spangler has agreed to be the point
person for organizing these. Any Guild member
can propose or initiate a get-together, and
email invitations will be sent out. If you’d like to
be notified of these casual events, let Cecilia
know (243-7733 or cecspangler@gmail.com).
Member News
Pianist Linda Jenks will perform a Little Noon
Music concert on Nov. 8 at the First United
Methodist Church, 522 White Ave. Linda joined
the Guild shortly after she moved here in 2015
and is also a member of the Symphony
Orchestra.
The free Little Noon Music concerts are held the
second Wednesday of the month, September
through May. A special concert for us Guild
members will be March 14, when Kelly
Anderson and Elise Anderson will perform
together.
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Jan and Jim Burch married on Nov. 23, just
before Thanksgiving, in 1957 so they could have
a three-day honeymoon. This year, to celebrate
their 60th anniversary they’re taking more time.
They will be off on a three-week trip to
Antarctica in December. As an avid bird-
watcher, Jan plans on enjoying all the penguins.
Bon voyage!
Sarah Catlin is well on her way to a full
recovery. She admits that she’s “getting a little
antsy but am enjoying this time as I know if I am
a good girl now I will be able to do all the things
I enjoy later.” She appreciates all the wonderful
cards she received and her door is open to
company—just give her a call ahead of time.
We note with sadness the passing of Pam
Lochrie in August. Pam loved the life she was
given, the friends she had here and elsewhere,
nature, fine arts, good food, gardening. She was
a lovely, gracious lady who faced her last days
with quiet dignity. We will miss her greatly.
The Symphony is a major interest for Guild
members, but we keep busy with other
activities as well. Here are two recent photos
from the Sentinel’s “You Saw It” page.
Dotti Miller (far left) with friends of the Desert
Vista Garden Club spent time deadheading
roses in Lincoln Park.
Fall 2017
Daughters of the American Revolution planted
trees this summer at Las Colonias Arboretum.
Sheryl Fitzgerald is second from left.
Eight Symphony Guild members are also Art
Center Guild members. Come see their baked
goods and handcrafts at the Center’s annual Art
and Crafts Fair Nov. 17-19. It’s an easy way to
do holiday shopping while chatting over a sales
table with a friend.
Fabulous Finds
Sometimes you come across a product or
service that’s too good to keep to yourself. An
example—Enstrom’s sells broken pieces of its
milk chocolate pecan toffee that you can use to
sprinkle on ice cream, add to icing or otherwise
enhance a dessert. Let others know of your
fabulous finds by sending an email to
cswhite60614@yahoo.com so it can be included
in the next Guild Notes.
Pam Turell says these two Mexican shops are
worth stopping into. La Milpa Tortilla Factory,
514 30 Rd, has tamales as well as tortillas and
chips (both corn and flour) made fresh daily.
Close by is the San Jose Bakery, 570 30 Rd, with
sweet and savory Mexican breads, pastries and
flan. You can easily pull together a festive meal
from these two shops.
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Business Cards

You never know when you come across

someone who might be interested in the
Guild—whether newly arrived or long-
established in the Grand Valley. Keep a few of
our business cards with you as a handy way to
tell others of our organization. Pick up some at
the next meeting.

Current Membership – 70

GJ Symphony Guild Officers 2017-2018

Co-President – Sheryl Fitzgerald, 243-6006, Sheryl Fitzgerald presented a check for $20,000
buttolph@bresnan.net to Kelly Anderson as our 2017 donation to the
Co-President – Sarah Catlin, 640-9309, Symphony at the Sept. 22 meeting.
sarah411@charter.net

Vice-President for Events – Janet Shaffer,

549-4189, bluelakes1@msn.com

Vice-President for Membership – Dee Humfeld,

263-8989, humfeldbox@juno.com
Secretary—Sandy Peterson, (303) 653-1941,
sjp.88@outlook.com
Treasurer – Lynne O’Connell, (510) 798-2527,
lynneoc0131@gmail.com
Board meetings are generally the first Monday
of each month. If you have something you’d like
discussed at a general meeting, contact Sheryl
Fitzgerald so it can be put on the agenda.
In addition to concerts, here
are some upcoming events you may want to
pencil in on your calendar.
General meeting, Oct. 27
Symphony Gala, Nov. 11; tickets $150
from the office
Cup of Cheer, Dec. 3; tickets $25 from
the office
Candlelight Dinner, Dec. 7; tickets $75
from Torie Holloran