Thursday, October 7, 2010

Bake Sale - KIDS event

Kids of Heartworks are doing a BAKESALE

at the soccer games on Friday Oct. 8th at Applejack Field!

they will designate where the money goes -

Sunday, October 3, 2010

news...

a gift basket went to Pia's house along with some people that sparkled a clean house

a check went out to the Neighbors Panty in S. Derry in Karl Pfister's honor

we have delivered some items and clothes to the Chippenhook in Arlington to help their family in Albany area

and this Friday we are doing a bake sale at the Homecoming soccer games - the Kids are selling and determining where the money goes - let me know if you can bake a good! we need about 15 things . .

thanks all for your continued support!

Monday, September 13, 2010

minutes of the 9/12 meeting

Meeting date:
September 12, 2010; 4:30 pm
attendance: Kelli, Lisa, Julie, Carol, Carol, Karen, Jen S., Christine, Victoria

Various opportunities were discussed at today's meeting.

For the month of September, the following opportunities were discussed:
1. Herir Family - Heartworks would like to make a donation to the foundation(s) named by the family. Follow up on which foundations the family named is needed.

2. Pfister Family- Heartworks would like to make a donation to the foundation(s) named by the family. Kelli is sending a check for $50 today to the Neighbor’s pantry.

3. Pia Nolan- Pia is currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer. Heartworks discussed making a basket for Pia,that included a gift certificate to Barnes and Nobles/Northshire Bookstore. In addition, the possibility of offering the family assistance with their fall clean up (i.e putting their gardens to bed, stacking wood, raking leaves, planting bulbs, etc....)

4. Chippenhook Store-extended family suffered tragic loss of home and loved ones in a fire in Schenectady in early July. The family is in need of many basic household items, including furniture, clothing,
utensils, etc... Lisa will send an email first requesting needed items. A gift certificate to Walmart will also be donated. The possibility of contacting Walmart Corporate Headquarters and asking if
they would match our donation to the family.



For the month of October, the following opportunity was discussed:
1. Clothes from the Heart- October 23rd
- Heartworks is requesting gently used clothing, footwear, outerwear, etc...for their annual clothes drive.
- Clothes may be delivered on October 17 to Maple Street School from 3-6pm. Prior to October 17th clothing may be dropped off at Jan’s Health food store in Manchester if you have to!
- Clothing sort will take place on October 17th at 3 pm at Maple Street School
- Set up will be October 22nd, 3:30-5:30pm
- Signs/labels indicating sizes and gender will be needed.
- Members will need to check with outlets, including The Equinox hotel as to the possibility of borrowing clothing racks for the the event.
- The possibility of checking with The Equinox Hotel to see if they could donate any gently used towels, sheets, etc...that they had planned on discarding anyway.
- we will contact the News Guide with new PR info.


For the month of November, the following opportunity was discussed:
1. Heartworks is asking that all members take a moment to bring canned items down to their local food shelf/food cupboard.

For the month of December, the following opportunity was discussed:
1. Heartworks will once again assemble baskets for families in need through The Dorset Church.
- Lists/email requesting items to follow in November.



At this time, follow up on the following opportunities is needed:

1. Donations to foundations named by the Herir and Pfister families.

2. Contact someone regarding the opportunity to help with fall clean up.

3. Assemble basket for Pia Nolan. Send email to members.

4. Send email to members requesting items for the extended family of the owners of the Chipppenhook Store. Possibly contact Walmart Corporate Headquarters requesting a matching donation.

5. Begin collecting clothing for clothing drive. Contact News Guide promoting the event.

6. Check with local outlets and hotel to see if Heartworks can borrow clothing racks.

7. Check with The Equinox to see if they would like to donate towels,
sheets, rags, etc....

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

September Meeting

Sunday, 9/12
we will have our monthly meeting at Maple street school

come find out what opportunities we will take on this fall!

Peace

Monday, August 23, 2010

Monday, August 2, 2010

Bike Event for Heartworks

Bikes, Bikes & Trikes
Benefit ride for Heartworks of Vermont
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Entry fee includes cookout at Maple Street School
after rides
Motorcycles – Meet at Maple Street School
! Registration beginning at 9:00 AM
! Ride to leave at 10:00 AM
! 80 mile round trip ride
! $15/rider, $25/rider & passenger
Bicycles – Meet at Maple Street School
! Registration beginning at 10:00
! Ride to leave at 11:00 AM
! 20 mile ride
! $15 / rider or $25 / per family
Kids ride meet at Maple Street School
! Registration beginning at 10:00 AM
! Ride to leave at 11:30 AM
short adventure ride
! $5 / rider or included in family fee
QUESTIONS CALL (802)297-3747 WWW.VTHEARTWORKS.BLOGSPOT.COM

OUR MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Heartworks is to create opportunities for women to gather for their own spiritual and
emotional growth and to generate acts of kindness in the community and throughout the world. We
believe that through giving to others we open ourselves to more fulfilling lives, deeper relationships and
the feeling of God in our hearts.