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Piper GlenThe Magazine for the Residents of Piper GlenpipelineMarch 2015

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Pipeline magazine are not endorsed or recommended by N2 Publishing or the publisher. Therefore, neither N2 Publishing

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Charlie Jacobson – PresidentVito Catanese – Vice PresidentSecretary – TBATeri Young – TreasurerBobby Pappert – At-LargeBearle Chamblee – At-Large

Nancy Poffenbarger – At-LargeCommunity Manager – Rachel Gold, CMCA, AMSCommunity Assistant – Sheila Fate

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Utilities:Duke Energy 800-777-9898

Outages 800-POWERON (800-769-3766)

Piedmont Natural Gas 704-525-3882

Water & Sewer 704-336-2211

Time Warner Cable 1-888-231-2275

Storage Ballantyne Commons Storage Centre 704-814-0884

Security:Patrol Mobile (24/7) 704-519-6427

Delta Protection Agency Office 828-874-4300

Emergency (Police/Fire/Ambulance) 911

Public Schools:CMS www.CMS.k12.nc.us

Preschool/Daycares www.ncchildcare.net

Miscellaneous:Public Information 411

Voters Registration www.meckboe.org

Division of Motor Vehicles www.ncdot.org/dmv

Poison Control 800-222-1222

South County Library (Rea Rd.) 704-341-5872

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birthday. Even though we had a wonderful time and the kids had a blast catching up with friends and family, we still con-sider ourselves some of the lucky ones to make it out of town before the next snowstorm hit. Have a happy Easter and enjoy the Carolina spring. Don’t forget to send us pictures of the changes of the season.

Alison KossEditor: Piper Glen PipelineN2 [email protected]

I’m assuming that spring fever is in the air in Charlotte. I know I am anxiously awaiting June when my kids are off for the summer and we can spend more time at the beach. Even though we are only 15 minutes from the beach in South Florida, there still seems to be not enough time dur-ing the school year to get the much-wanted time spent at the sea picking up shells and relaxing reading a good book. I have big plans for spending a lot of time picking up shells with the kids. Lucky for me, the only cold, nasty weather my family encountered this winter was our short trip to Boston in February. We visited Boston to celebrate my son’s ninth

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Resident RecipeFour-Cheese ZuCChini strata

INGREDIENTS• 4 medium zucchini and/or yellow summer squash, halved

lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch slices (about 5 cups)• 2 tablespoons olive oil• 8 cups garlic-flavor Italian flatbread (focaccia) cut into bite-

size pieces• 1 cup shredded provolone cheese (4 ounces)• 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese (4 ounces)• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (2 ounces)• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese• 7 eggs, lightly beaten• 2 cups milk• 2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley• ½ teaspoon salt• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper • Snipped fresh parsley (optional)

DIRECTIONS1. Lightly grease a three-quart rectangular or oval baking dish;

set aside. In an extra-large skillet cook squash in hot oil over medium-high heat until light brown, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Place half of the bread pieces in the pre-pared baking dish. Top with half of the squash and half of each of the cheeses. Repeat layers.

2. In a large bowl combine eggs, milk, parsley, salt, and pepper. Pour evenly over layers in baking dish. Using the back of a large spoon, gently press down on layers. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 2 to 24 hours.

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Remove plastic wrap. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until set and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 170 degrees F. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with additional parsley if desired.

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ReviewBy Terry Prince

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Dinner in an italian ParaDise

Piper Glen Residents Enjoy A Night Of Excellent Food And Fun

It’s no wonder the creators selected the word, “Bravo!” for the name of their restaurant chain. After our visit, that was the response everyone seemed to have.

On January 27, Bravo Cucina Italiana hosted 22 residents of Piper Glen for a full Italian dinner. The event was sponsored by the restaurant and N2 Publishing, the company that provides the monthly magazine on life in our neighborhood.

Bravo General Manager Amanda Hall, was attentive to every detail, providing a skilled wait staff that served our party a meal that was unforgettable. The ambiance of the room was warm and soothing, making it a perfect setting for conversation over our delicious Italian fare.

In addition to our Piper Glen residents, several business own-ers who support the magazine were present. Dr. Meagan Edwards from Spectrum Eye Care, Pete Barnes, owner of The Olive Tap, Andrew and Marilyn Robertson with Buff and Coat, George and Gail McDowell of the McDowell Realty Group, and John Morris and Jason Reagan from Hound Ears Resort in Boone all enjoyed dinner with us.

N2 Publishing’s social events provide Piper Glen residents a fun evening over great food. In these settings, our residents enjoy talking with their friends and neighbors, while also meeting the owners of the fine businesses that support our neighborhood magazine. These dinners are complimentary from the restaurant to Piper Glen homeowners as a way of introducing some of their favorite customers to the excellent meals they serve.

Several guests shared their thoughts of the evening:

Diane Lapoint: “What a wonderful evening we had at Bravo! The calamari, as well as the tomato and mozzarella appe-tizers, were a delicious beginning. Then, my salmon entrée arrived, cooked just as I requested and with a marvelous fla-vor. We all appreciated that the restaurant is so clean and the serving staff was excellent.”

Eula Morant: “I will surely be going back and bringing my friends to Bravo Cucina Italiana. The atmosphere of the restau-rant gave me the feeling of upscale dining at a reasonable price. I honestly didn’t know salmon could be so tasty.”

Dorothy Roberts remarked, “The pasta was divine with its per-fectly spiced sauce and the plump, savory shrimp.”

Marshelette Prime: “The space and setting Bravo set aside for us was very accommodating. The wait staff was very attentive as well. I had the shrimp fra diavolo, which was very delicious. The kitchen had no trouble altering the dish for my dietary needs. Even the bar willingly adjusted my berry mojito beverage to my preference. I was very happy with both the meal and the service. How wonderful of Bravo to host this function.”

Debbie Peterson: “Our evening at Bravo was delightful. From the cordial staff to the delicious salmon in such an attractive set-ting – it all made for the perfect dinner.”

We deeply thank Bravo Cucina Italiana and General Man-ager Amanda Hall for a memorable evening. And to all our neighbors in Piper Glen, if you want to enjoy an excellent Ital-ian lunch or dinner in a warm, friendly setting, you’ll have to try Bravo! at the corner of Blakeney and Rea Roads. And tell them you read this review. They’re very excited to meet new friends from Piper Glen.

Guests: Rich and Gunnel Greenhagen, Skip and Karen Sev-erson, George and Gail McDowell, Jim and Bearle Chamblee, Scott and Juliet Larson, Eula Morant, Diane Lapoint and Ken Nahas, Martin and Debbie Peterson, Milton and Marshelette Prime, Dorothy Parker, Dr. Meagan and Adison Edwards (Spec-trum Eye Care), John Morris and Jason Reagan (Hound Ears Resort, Boone, NC), Pete Barnes (The Olive Tap), Andrew and Marilyn Robertson (Buff & Coat Hardwood Floor Renewal).

DISCLAIMER: The business reviewed in this section provided products and/or services free of charge in exchange for this review.

If you’re a Piper Glen homeowner and would like to attend our next resident social event, please send your name, phone, and email address to: [email protected].

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meet yourNeighborsA New Family You’re Sure To RememberBy Terry Prince

Some day soon, when you’re walking through one of the local shops in the Piper Glen area, you’re likely to spot a new

family you’ll remember quite well. The reason is you’ll spy three charming little ladies who are all the same age!

Keith and Flora Mays bought their home on Lucern Court, part of the Inverness section of Piper Glen, this past July. The couple has a son, Porter, age 3, as well as a beautiful set of trip-lets – Islay, Virginia, and Mary Grace, all 20 months old.

The children are delightful, just smiling and cooperative as we asked them to pose for our photo shoot. Porter is a happy, play-ful little fellow and his sisters are quite gracious, freely offering visitors their favorite toys. We learned that Islay’s name came from the name of an island off the coast of Scotland that Flora and her father used to visit. Her name is pronounced “eye-la.”

The family’s friendly pets are an English springer spaniel named Lilly and a Weimaraner named Maisie. Keith pointed out that the home came with a full acre yard and a small bridge in the back. The house has a large windowed section on back that gives full view of the yard, something the parents will appreciate even

more once the little ones begin going outside on their own.

Keith holds an MBA from Auburn Uni-versity and is the managing director for The Principal Financial Group’s office in Charlotte. Often called simply, “The Principal,” the company is a global invest-ment management leader offering retire-ment services, insurance solutions and asset management. The Principal offers businesses, individuals and institutional clients a wide range of financial products

and services, including retirement, asset management and insurance. The com-pany focuses on small and medium-sized businesses and global asset management. (www.principal.com)

Flora was an elementary school teacher before becoming a full-time mom. Even with the busy responsibilities of caring for her four small children, she takes time to participate with a Masters swim team mornings at 5:30 AM at the Blakeney Racquet and Swim Club. Health is impor-

tant to Flora, who has also competed as a triathlete. Another activity important to her is being a member of the group, Mothers of Multiples, that gives moms like her helpful information and support in caring for multiple-birth children.

Before beginning his career in finance, Keith served with the 82nd Airborne Division of the United States Army. He was trained as a linguistic interroga-tor in Military Intelligence specializing in Spanish. Keith graduated from the Defense Language Institute and was certified as a Spanish interpreter - second language interrogator. He also completed 35 parachute jumps as part of his being in one of the most respected airborne assault units in the world.

When he finds the time, Keith enjoys hiking and camping. He also works with the humanitarian group known as The Bridge Foundation. The goal of this orga-nization is to create a way for friends, both old and new, to meet regularly to help each other and our community. The setting is one of intellectual advance-ment and legacy development. The annual result of their efforts is the awarding of “The Bridge Scholarship,” a $20,000 col-lege award given every year to a deserving high school senior in Charlotte. (www.thebridgefoundation.net)

Keith is originally from Ozark, Alabama, while Flora was raised in Williamsburg, Virginia. Together, they chose Charlotte as the place they’d want to live.

“We’d both lived in North Carolina at different times,” shared Keith, “And we really appreciate the Southern culture. We’ve enjoyed meeting the very friendly people in Piper Glen and have joined the country club. Flora and I feel this is a wonderful place to raise a family.”

We welcome the Mays family to Piper Glen and wish them the very best!

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TravelFeatureBy Terry Prince

PIPER GLEN RESIDENTS TOUR THE FAMOUS ‘DOWNTON ABBEY’

Few places on earth stir the imagination and historical interest of television viewers like England’s Highclere Castle. You know the impressive structure better as Downton Abbey.

The emotional drama of the PBS series has a hold on both American and European viewers. It consistently draws record

ratings, better than those of most mainline network series. Most agree that it’s the creative talent of writer-producer Julian Fellowes that’s at the heart of the success. Talented actors and a well-told storyline help make Downton Abbey one of the most popular programs ever.

In August of last year, Piper Glen residents Stuart and Debby Woodhouse, along with daughter Rachel, participated in a tour of Downton Abbey. It was booked by WTVI through travel agent Barry Ward of Valerie Wilson Travel (www.valeriewilson-travel.com). WTVI is the regional Public Broadcasting Station and carries Downton Abbey on Sunday evenings (wtvi.org).

Their adventure also included seeing some of England’s other well-known destinations. They enjoyed with their group a private tour of Windsor Castle, a tour of Buckingham Palace including the Queen’s Garden, and even the Sunday morning service at Westminster Abbey.

In addition, the Woodhouses took a side trip, meeting friends in Salcombe and visiting St. Michael’s Mount. Next, they trav-elled to the areas that have been used for location filming for sequences in a number of Downton Abbey episodes.

“The characters of the program sometimes go to church, a park, or a pub. We enjoyed going to the actual location for those scenes in Bampton, Sussex, because they were familiar to us,” shared Debby.

“Another lovely place they took us was Basildon Park, where ‘Cousin Rose’ had her coming out party. We were served high tea on the classic tiered plates including tasty scones with cream and jam,” she added.

“Every fan of the program recalls that ‘Mary’ and ‘Matthew’ planned to live at ‘Grey’s Court” in Oxfordshire. It was so much fun seeing the place our favorite couple hoped to call home. It was also the setting for the family picnic and the cricket match scenes,” said Debby.

“When we arrived at Highclere Castle, which is in Newbury, we were greeted with flutes of champagne. Then they led us into the ‘big room,’ or salon, that appears on the program so

often. We loved sit-ting there for awhile before being allowed to climb the stairs. I’ll enjoy the show even more having been inside,” she smiled.

“Another thing every fan of Downton Abbey would recog-nize is the dining hall with the giant paint-ing of King Charles

I, mounted on a horse. We got to see it hanging on the wall there and it really is impressive!” laughed Debby.

The visitors learned a few of Downton’s “secrets” as well. For example, who knew that the library has an actual hidden door that opens when you swing one of the bookshelves? This feature hasn’t been revealed on the program – at least, not yet.

Highclere Castle has been in the family of Lord and Lady Car-narvon for centuries. Another fascinating story is that the fifth Lord Carnarvon was part of the expedition that discovered the tomb of Egyptian King Tutankhamen. There was supposedly a curse on the life of anyone who disturbed the tomb. Ironically, before he could depart Egypt, Lord Carnarvon suffered an acci-dental razor cut which later became infected. He died in Egypt before he could return home. A collection of actual relics from the tomb is on display in Highclere’s basement.

“It was such a wonderful adventure,” said Debby.

“And to round it all off, as we were driving away from the ‘abbey,’ we found that the large iron gate had already been locked. The staff was nowhere to be seen and it appeared we were stuck there. Finally, one remaining lady attendant discov-ered us. She had to phone to get the security code for the gate. Too bad. How great to have been able to say we had actually spent a night at ‘Downton Abbey,’” she smiled.

For anyone interested, WTVI is planning another tour of Downton Abbey in the coming year. Visit the station’s website for coming details.

(Stuart and Debby Woodhouse have four daughters – Sarah Shepherd, Rachel, Rebecca, and Emma. Sarah’s two children are Landon, 7, and Tessa, 4. The family moved into the neighbor-hood in 2004 and resides on Glynmoor Lakes Drive.)

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A VISION FOR QUALITYSpectrum Offers The Very Best In Hi-Tech Eye Care By Terry Prince

Dr. David Wichnoski’s family came to Charlotte in 1974 when he was six years old. Ever since then, the Queen City has been home to him. David’s father had brought the family to North Carolina when he was offered a job teaching at UNCC. He continues in this role to this day.

Dr. Wichnoski and his wife, Wendy, have two children, Connor (11) and Caitlin (14). The family resides in the town of Marvin, just outside of Charlotte.

Dr. Wichnoski attended local schools, later receiving his B.S. degree in Biology at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and his Doctor of Optometry from the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN. After receiving his doctorate, he performed residency training at William Dorn Veterans Hospital in Columbia, SC. This was a multidisci-plinary approach to eye care which exposed him to many other areas of medicine and has prepared him well to become a pri-mary care eye doctor.

After completing his residency training in 1997, Dr. Wichnoski started Spec-trum Eye Care the same year. His prac-tice utilizes the most modern technology in diagnosing vision and eye problems during examinations.

One high-tech tool the practice utilizes is the sophisticated OCT (optical coher-ence tomography) system that enables

them to see both 3D as well as under-neath the surface of the retina. The result is they get a view of early signs of condi-tions like glaucoma and macular degen-eration. In turn, patients have greater confidence in the accuracy of the assess-ment of their eye health.

“Yet an optometrist shouldn’t just treat the immediate vision problem,” shared

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Dr. Wichnoski, “He needs to be contin-ually watching for other things. The eye is truly a window where we can look to see what else may be happening inside the patient.” The doctors at Spectrum Eye Care take special care during an eye exam to look for signs of certain chronic diseases. For example, in addition to the more com-mon eye problems, they’re often able to detect signs of high blood pressure, dia-betes, multiple sclerosis, or cancer while looking into the eyes of a patient. This is a very valuable benefit to every person hav-ing regular eye exams.

“And, if we see symptoms of something else going on, we’ll advise the patient regarding the medical specialist he needs to see to make a full diagnosis and begin treatment,” said Dr. Wichnoski, adding that, “A simple eye exam could even save a person’s life.”

Eye care for children is also important. Approximately 80 percent of all learn-ing during a child’s first 12 years comes through vision. It is not uncommon for the doctors at Spectrum to help young patients that have had little success in the past. In some cases, they find prob-lems that may have been missed by a child’s pediatrician.

It’s reported that at least 10 to 15 per-cent of children are at risk for vision impairment. Prevention of these condi-tions can be easy and can help your stu-dent perform his or her best at academ-ics and sports. According to the Ameri-can Optometric Association (AOA), infants should have their first compre-hensive eye exam at six months of age. Children then should receive additional eye exams at three years of age, and just before they enter kindergarten or the first grade at about age five or six.

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I took a plane from Turks & Caicos Islands just over a year ago to live with a family in North Carolina that wanted me because I was so cute! When I was a small puppy, I was found by some very nice tourists while they were out exploring my island. I did not have a family to take care of me and I was very hungry. The nice people brought me to Potcake Place which is a dog rescue charity based in Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands. Potcake Place gave me a haircut, fed me and gave me a place to sleep until they found a family that would love me. My name is Gra-cie but my bread is Potcake.

Potcake is the name given to the dogs of the Bahamas and the Turks & Caicos Islands. It came about because the locals fed us the the thick leftovers of a pea and rice stew caked remains of the cooking pot. The type of dog I am is what they call a mutt, with ancestors including terriers, bully breeds, and the Carolina Dog.

As generations have passed, Potcakes have evolved into a breed which is extremely smart, loyal and loving.

If you would like to get more information about getting a Potcake you can go to www.potcakeplace.com and see what we are all about.

The medical staff serving Spectrum’s three clinics all have impressive credentials:

Dr. Megan Price Osborne joined Spectrum Eye Care in 2008. She received her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Penn-sylvania College of Optometry in Philadelphia.

Dr. Eric Intihar came to the staff in 2013. Dr. Intihar is a graduate of the Pennsylvania college of Optometry at Salus University in Philadelphia.

Dr. Meagan Edwards came onboard the medical team of Spec-trum in 2014, having been a lifelong North Carolinian. She received her Doctorate in Optometry from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry. Dr. Edwards says she first became interested in optometry when she learned that her father had vision problems related to his diabetes.

Carrying name brands of many of the most modern designs, Spectrum offers over 800 of the most stylish eyeglass frames. The

clinic also has a wide variety of contact lenses available. For more information, visit their website: www.spectrumeyecarenc.com.

Spectrum Eye Care has three area locations, including:

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(Dr. David Wichnoski is a member of the American Optometric Association, the NC Optometric Society, and an Advisory Board Member for The Laser Center (TLC) in Charlotte.)

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PlaCe: Piper Glen Board Roomtime: 5:00 pm -7:00 pm

We will have our swim suit fitting, a sneak preview of our T Shirts , and our caps will be ready for swimmers to take home. If you have questions concerning the swim team, please call Julie Buffkin at the club 704-846-1212.

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We all know that Punxsutawney Phil “saw his shadow” on Feb-ruary 2 - which meant six more weeks of winter. And, February did have some of the coldest temperatures of the year. So, what does March hold for us? In like a lion and out like a lamb?

Piper Glen Women’s Club has a calendar full of events for March and we don’t want the weather keeping the ladies away.

Let’s “roar” about our Luncheons & EventsAbsolutely cannot say enough about the outstanding event, Viva Las Vegas, held on February 7. It was a PGWC event and a

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fun, fun evening for all that participated. The event was open to ladies and their spouse/significant other and singles – over 80 attended. It was an evening of great food from Dean & Deluca, Blackjack, Craps, and Poker – played with funny money, laugh-ter and friendship. And, did you hear about the Dice Box Raf-fle? In just 30 minutes, all 150 boxes sold – with winners galore. Cannot thank Juliet & Scott Larson (PG residents) enough for opening their home for this exciting event.

For all that attended, this is just a taste of what the PGWC ladies can put together. There are plans in the works for future exciting events.

On March 18, a Progressive Luncheon is planned. If you have not seen information on the luncheon, please make note and “reserve your seat” to participate in this “yummy” ladies event. We’ll start at PF Chang’s (Phillips Place) for appetizers and then we’ll walk over to Upstream for the entrée. Desserts can be found at Dean & Deluca. All the fun begins at 11 a.m. You can find more details by going to our website, www.piperglenwomensclub.com and click on the Calendar tab at the top of the page.

On the Moments of Service side of things...February was our designated month for collecting items for Classroom Central. The most needed item is 3-ring notebook

paper. All items collected go to help the kids in our communi-ties. However, just because we “designated” February, it doesn’t mean we will not take your items anytime and deliver to Class-room Central. And, remember that you can link your Harris Teeter Vic Card to #4938 so that HT will give a portion to Classroom Central. Amazon will also setup an automatic dona-tion of 0.5% of your purchase (on Amazon) to Classroom Cen-tral through Smile.Amazon.com.

March 11 is the annual YWCA “We Believe” luncheon. Ladies are already signing up to attend. PGWC plans to have one or two filled tables showing our support to this amazing cause. In 2014, we filled two tables.

Heads-up! Not too early to sign up to be on the PGWC Team walking the Yellow Brick Road on Sunday, April 19. This family-friendly walk is to support the work of Charlotte Family Hous-ing. Just a 2.5 mile walk through the beautiful Plaza Midwood neighborhood. Again, more details can be found on our website.

Stay tuned for more community events and philanthropic opportunities where PGWC ladies and neighbors can partici-pate in 2015.

There is nothing lamb-ish about where the PGWC Clubs are going in 2015.NEW - A Bowling Club has been formed. You don’t have to be an experienced bowler and can even be a first-timer. It’s all about fun, laughter and getting together. First game is set for March 2, 10 a.m. at the Park Lanes, Montford Drive, Charlotte. Plans are to meet monthly – first Monday of the month (except for July).

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Cards, anyone? The Bridge Club is now meeting twice a week – Mondays and Thursdays. Mahjong is really a fun game...but, if you think it’s anything like you play on the computer...think again. Great teacher, though – so, join the Club on Tuesdays.

The Couples’ Wine & Dine Club is a favorite – and, rightly so. In 2015, its menus are from across the U.S. The theme is an American Road Trip. And, how fitting is this – March will have the menu planned from foods in the “Windy City” – Chicago.

Let’s not forget about the Book Club, Bunco, Girls Night Out, Home & Garden, and Travel & Culture. So many exciting eve-nings and day trips are planned.

So, check out our website and Calendar to see all the Clubs offered. www.piperglenwomensclub.com/calendar. Email us at [email protected] if you’d like to join any of the clubs or give suggestions for new ones.

Important Note: You must be a member of Piper Glen Wom-en’s Club to participate in the “clubs” activities (i.e. Bunco, Book Club, Bridge, Home & Garden, etc.).

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Membership is $50 a year. An application is available online at www.piperglenwomensclub.com – homepage.If you joined prior to October 1, 2014, you need to renew your membership, NOW!

Please remember, you do not have to be a member to attend the scheduled program events / luncheons - which are typically the 2nd Wednesday of the month.

You do not have to be a member of PGWC to participate in Moments of Service. “Clubs” meet various days and times during each month.

Hope to see you in the near future.

Remember to “Like” us on Facebook. And, email any questions or suggestions to [email protected]

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