December Digest
Our next Newsletter will be coming to you in January 2022, so we are bringing this digest to you of the most timely news!
Today is Giving Tuesday!
Neighbors, please do take the time to explore local non-profits that contribute to addressing social, economic, and other needs in our community. There are many worthwhile organizations to donate to today, and often, there is a match available on Giving Tuesday. Do choose one that “speaks” to your heart.
Today, we are highlighting one fundraiser, because it benefits the Ginter Park Elementary School Library.
GPRA Board 2022 Elected!
We thank all of you who attended the 2021 Annual Membership Meeting and Board Election. It was good to see so many neighbors in attendance! We thank the 2021 Board, Committee Chairs, District Representatives, Block Captains and all volunteers for their service to our community. We cannot fulfill our mission without dedicated, skilled and giving volunteers! The new Board will meet Wednesday, December 8, 6:30 to 8:00 pm, St. Paul’s Catholic Church Fellowship Hall, corner of Chamberlayne Avenue and Rennie, adjacent to the rear parking lot, to discuss goals for 2022.
2022 Board of Directors
President, Prudence Justis
Immediate Past President, Norma Murdoch-Kitt
Vice President, Susan Rebillot
Secretary, OPEN
Treasurer, Julie O’Kelly
Communications Chair, Susan Rebillot
District Rep Co-Chairs, John Marriner and Sidney Bland
Finance Chair, Kathie Avery
Member-at-Large, Candace Blydenburgh
Member-at-Large, Shawn Smith
Membership Chair, Judy Gail Johnson
Newsletter Editor, Anne Thorn
Planning & Zoning Chair, Stephen Weisensale
Public Safety Chair, Rob Smith, III
Social Committee Chair, OPEN
We thank special guests, District 2 City Council Councilor, Katherine Jordan, and District 3 Councilor, Ann-Frances Lambert; RPD 4th Precinct Lt. Picard; and representatives from RFD. Details of the information shared will appear in the January Newsletter.
Kitchen 64 Chili Cook-off Winner!
Five loved local restaurants participated in the Chili Cook-off, and all were delicious, warmly spiced and unique. The winner by popular vote was Kitchen 64! Congratulations, Kitchen 64! We thank everyone for their generous donations to the Chili Cook-off prize pot, which were matched up to $250 by GPRA. Area First Responder Units were attached to each restaurant’s pot of Chili, and the winning unit was RPD 4th Precinct! Their Foundation was awarded $553 in donations.
We thank all of the restaurants for participating, and we encourage you to show them some love!
Dot’s Back Inn
Moore Street Cafe
The Mill
SB’s Lakeside Love Shack
Holiday Open House & Gracie Awards Presentations!
ALL are welcome to attend this festive, family-friendly Holiday Open House at historic Virginia Hall, featuring:
- Sweet and savory holiday nibbles.
- You are invited to share your favorite holiday cookies and recipes on the sweets table!
- Adult and children’s beverages.
- Live music by Pianist, Alex Hassan.
- Santa Claus!
- Children’s activities, led by artist and parent, Udora Hogge.
- Presentations of the 2020 and 2021 Grace Arents Awards, 3:00 pm.
Come celebrate the spirit of the holidays in good company, and toast the winners of the Gracie Awards who have contributed much to our community.
Please R.S.V.P. to communications@ginterpark.org so that we have plenty of nibbles and beverages!
Accessible venue and ample off-street parking!
Please visit the following link to the Virginia Department of Health website for current information to assess your risk for attending indoor holiday gatherings. The venue spaces are spacious and allow for distancing. Please consider your vaccination status and your ability to wear a mask. We do request that you wear a mask when not eating or drinking.
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