The Eagle s Nest Thornton Aerie and Auxiliary #3226 8651 North Huron Street, Thornton, CO 80260 303-427-2236 www.thorntoneagles.com SEPTEMBER 2018 S M T W TH F S 1 State Camp Out 11 Mile Reservoir 2 State Camp Out 11 Mile Reservoir 3 State Camp Out 11 Mile Reservoir 4 Aux. Mtg 6:30 pm 5 Aerie Mtg. 7:00 pm Suzy Cooking 5-7 pm 6 7 8 Zumba 9:30 am Grand Madam Pres. Lunch Aurora 9 Seattle Vs. Broncos 2:25 pm 16 Oakland Vs. Broncos 2:25 pm 23 Broncos Vs. Baltimore 11:00 am 30 10 11 12 Joint Mtg. 7:00 pm 17 18 Aux. Mtg 6:30 pm 19 Aerie Mtg. 7:00 pm Tina & Sandy Cooking 5-7 pm Rental Up 13 14 15 Zumba 9:30 am P Party 6:00pm up Lamar #3898 Anniv. 20 21 22 Zumba 9:30 am Red/Green Chili Cookoff 2-3 pm 24 25 26 27 28 29 Zumba 9:30 am Commerce City Anniv. GET YOUR NEWSLETTER VIA EMAIL!!! It is easy send an email to: tchavez@thorntoneagles.com to add your name to the email list and each month you will receive your copy of The Eagle s Nest. You will get information on upcoming events and happenings plus a message from your Presidents and Chaplains. NOTE FROM EDITOR: PLEASE remember the deadline for input to newsletter is the 20th of the month! Email information to me at suzyott@yahoo.com. Thanks for your cooperation in getting YOUR newsletter out timely.
Worthy President s Message Greetings My Brothers and Sisters, The backpack handout was a great success and helped a lot of families. I was very happy with the turnout we had. Thank you to all the members and volunteers who helped and Ted for working with A Precious Child to make it another successful year! We are still having our Zumba class every Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 am downstairs. Men and women are both invited to join. Cost is $5.00! For the month of September, we have several things happening! First is our State Campout at Eagle State Park at 11 Mile Reservoir. This is happening Labor Day weekend and a fun time is guaranteed to be had by all. Several of our Aerie/Auxiliary members are planning on being there, so come down and join us. There is a map with directions at the Aerie home. Football is back, and the Broncos are gearing up for another season. We will be having potlucks at halftime during the games. If you are unable to bring something, you can still join in the yumminess with a $5.00 donation. We will be having a Poker Night on September 15 th! Sign up is at 5:30 pm and the games start at 6:00 pm. Come out and try your hand! We will be having a Red/Green Chile Cook off on September 22 nd form 2-3 pm. See the attached flyer for details! Entry fee is $10.00. Just a reminder to all members! You must always have your membership card and ID on you when visiting the club. You will be asked for these by your bartenders! No Exceptions! I hope everyone has a great end of summer and hope to see you at the Thornton Eagles soon! Worthy President, Hector A. Flores Jr. Worthy President Thornton Aerie #3226
Hello, Sisters and Brothers! Summer will be coming to a close this month, the kids are back in school, you may be going to the Eagle s campout at 11 Mile Reservoir over Labor Day weekend so what else are you going to do to celebrate September?? 9/1 Bacon Day. A perfect breakfast food for camping. Get the best jalapeno bacon at Wheat Ridge Poultry and Meats on 29th/Depew. 9/5: Be Late for Something Day. Try explaining that one to your boss and let me know how it goes. 9/5: The Auxiliary will start serving dinner again the first and third Wednesdays of the Month. We are always looking for new ideas/recipes to cook, and always welcome assistance from both the Auxiliary and Aerie. Remember when you signed up to be a member and said you would be willing to help out? It s time to step up and show us your stuff! Please call or email me the dates you are available. 9/9: Grandparents Day. If they are around, please call or see them, if not, share a memory of them with another family member. 9/10: Suicide Prevention Day. Please reach out to those who you think may need help. Check out https://iasp.info 9/13: National Peanut Day. Think of everything you can put these nuts on. Warning: do not participate if you have nut allergies! 9/16: National Guacamole Day. How perfect this day lands on a Sunday. Football + guacamole = great day! 9/19: Talk Like a Pirate Day. Q: How much did the pirate pay for his piercings? A: A buck-an-ear. 9/22: Red and green chili cook off. See flyer for details We have Zumba every Saturday morning downstairs from 9:30-10:30 a.m. All are welcome so bring family, friends, kids, and a water bottle and towel. $5.00 per person with half the proceeds going to the Heart Association. Please remember that if you have a guest come to the club more than three times, they are required to apply for membership or will no longer be welcome. Also, all members MUST have a valid Colorado ID and their Eagles membership card when in the club. You may be refused service if you do not comply. Rules and Regulations are posted in the Club. Don t forget to submit your ideas on what changes or events you would like to see in the Club. Fraternally yours, Mary Dewey Madam President Marydewey59@comcast.net 303-570-8927 (cell)
THORNTON #3226 OFFICERS 2017-2018 Aerie Positions Auxiliary Phil Vallejos Jr Past President Sandy Herrera Hector Flores Jr. President Mary Dewey Joe Bustamonte Vice President Barb Vallejos Joe Romero Chaplain Suzy Ott Mark Morgan Conductor Christine Borquez-Bennett Kathie McNeil Secretary Nichole Fernandez Mark Martinez Treasurer Darlene Vigil Rick Palomares Inside Guard Carolina Caldera Soloman Caldera Outside Guard Ted Chavez Trustees Madeline Eason Glen Mares Tammy Romero Andy Ott Sophia Alires Anthony Vigil Our gratitude to these Officers for serving on behalf of the membership. Special thanks to all other volunteersbartenders, the cooks, those who help maintain grounds and Aerie home, those who MC and provide music, those who decorate, newsletter staff, and committee chairman! Working together, we accomplish many things!!! Chaplains Corner Sandy Herrera s husband, Ted had a seizure. He is home resting and getting better daily. We hope our brother gets feeling better soon. Mary Dewey s granddaughter had her wisdom teeth pulled. Hope she is enjoying lots of ice cream and jello! Cheryl Haskell will be having back surgery soon. Sending prayers and good thoughts for a speedy recovery. Annette Fickle s husband, Troy is still having nerve issues in his face. We hope they can find out what is causing it and he can get some relief soon. Virginia Chavez daughter and Elaine Mares sister, Debbie is in the hospital at Good Samaritan. We hope you are feeling better soon and can come home. You Don t Always Need a Plan. Sometimes You Just Need to Breathe, Trust, Let Go, and See What Happens. Joe Romero, Aerie Chaplain Suzy Ott, Auxiliary Chaplain Note: Please notify our Chaplains of any illness, deaths, births, items for their Corner of the newsletter. Thanks!
News from the Aerie Home Elaine Mares is still raising money for the Veterans Charity Fund. If you would like to honor a family member or friend who is serving or has served, stop by the club and fill out a slip with a $5.00 donation. We will be displaying flags in the early morning on Veterans Day! We are still having Zumba downstairs every Saturday from 9:30 10:30 am. The cost is $5.00. The class is for both men and women so come out and have some fun while getting FIT!!!! There will not be a class on Sept 1 as that is the holiday weekend, but we will resume on Sept. 8 th. The Aerie has some exciting news for all our members!!! Beginning in September, they will now be offering Happy Hour from 3-7 pm at the club and we will have Bucket of Beers for sale, $14.00 for imported and $12.00 for domestic. We will also be getting a popcorn machine and a pizza oven. The Trustees are working out the details and prices so keep an eye out for that! Poker Night is back!!! We will be having it on September 15 th. Sign up at 5:30 and we will start at 6:00. See Flyer for details! On September 22 nd, we will be having a Chili Cookoff! Entry fee is $10.00, and we will be giving out prizes for the winners. Judging will be from 2-3 pm and we will be selling bowls of chili for $4.00 from 2-4 pm. Some come out and cook us your best Red or Green Chili recipe! See attached flyer for entry form or you can stop by the club and fill one out.
CHILI COOKOFF RED or green September 22 nd Thornton eagles 8651 Huron st. $10.00 ENTRY FEE JUDGING BEGINS AT 2 PM NAME PHONE RED OR GREEN
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