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Club events

New officers chosen to lead the club into 2012

Leading the LOW Democratic Club for 2012 are (front row, left to right) Lois Powell, Shirley Pfile, Diane Sibley and Pat Drake; (back row) Anne Humphrey, Chris Carr, Gary Sibley, Martha Keys, Nancy Arnold, Norma Lanier, Betty Beck, Kerry Sipe and Mary Berger.

The club’s annual Christmas luncheon at the Bonefish Grill on Dec. 6 was a delightful gathering with excellent food and convivial conversation.

A highlight was the election and introduction of a new slate of officers for the coming year.

Shirley Pfile will serve as chair for 2012. Other members of the steering committee are Pat Drake, secretary; Gary Sibley, treasurer; Norma Lanier and Jan Moore, community projects; Diane Sibley, issues of concern; Anne Humphrey and Libby Kridler, holidays & sunshine; Chris Carr, historian; Mary Berger, membership; Martha Keys, Nancy Arnold, Jim Donovan and Kerry Sipe, programs; Kerry Sipe, publicity, Chris Carr and Lois Powell, special events; and Betty and George Beck, Independence Day parade

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Public Relations

Stuff this in stocking near you!

Make sure your favorite Democrat (or independent or even Republican) wakes up Christmas morning and finds one of these handsome ceramic mugs in his or her stocking.

The colorful Lake of the Woods Democrats mug is perfect for hot coffee, hot tea or hot cocoa. Fill one with candy or use one as a pencil holder or to collect pennies. It comes in handy when crying over spilt milk or even  for crying in your beer.

Many of these attractive mugs have been sold for $5.00, but during this special holiday sale, you’ll pay only $4.00 — a 20 percent savings! At this price, you’ll want to buy several.

These mugs are not available in stores. The mugs can be purchased at the LOW Democrats’ annual Christmas luncheon on Dec. 6 or by contacting Nel Meador at 972-3043.

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Campaigns Photos and videos

Why President Obama deserves re-election

Lois Powell shared this video with members. It explains why we are so proud of he accomplishmens of our president and why we are behind his bid for a second term:

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Meetings

Members a little safer after speaker’s visit

Orange County TRIAD
Richard Bradie

Speaker Richard Bradie, who addressed the club at its Nov. 17 meeting, came laden down with gifts designed to make club members safer.

Mr. Bradie represents TRIAD, a cooperative program involving law enforcement agencies, community groups and senior citizens, working together to protect seniors.

Club members were given “Files for Life,” a kit containing a chart for listing a person’s medical conditions and medications. The file is magnetic so it can be affixed to a refrigerator door. A sticker for a window or door will alert first responders in the event of an emergency, so EMTs can have life-saving medical information even if the patient is unable to communicate. Mr. Bradie said all local first responders have been trained to look for a “File for Life.”

In addition, Mr. Bradie offered members power-failure lights, motion-detecting night lights, magnifying lenses and other items and literature designed to make seniors more secure.

The speaker demonstrated a Guardian Alert 911 system, which a senior can use to summon help at the touch of a button. The system has the advantage of not requiring a monthly fee. Triad provides the systems at no cost, but asks for a $150 donation to defray costs.

The Orange County Triad program is a joint effort by the sheriff’s office, AARP and local seniors.

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Club events

Christmas luncheon is Dec. 6 at Bonefish Grill

The club’s popular Christmas luncheon will begin at noon on Tuesday, Dec. 6, this year at Bonefish Grill in Central Park.

On the menu are choices of oak grill salmon, chicken marsala or imperial longfin. Appetizers will be bang, bang shrimp or calamari. Dessert will be crème brule. Unlike previous years, menu selecteions do not have to be made in advance.

The cost of the meal will be $26.20, which includes taxes and gratuity. Checks should be made out to Shirley Pfile and can be brought to the November meeting or mailed to 209 Edgemont Lane, Locust Grove, VA 22508. Deadline for reservations is Nov. 29.