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June Luncheon
Green Mill Restaurant
June 11, 2025
May Coffee
Hostess: Nancy
Co-Hostesses: Donna, Arlene, Patricia, Douglass, Sandy, Donna
May Luncheon
Tattersall Craft Cocktail Bar & Eatery
May 14, 2025
May Event
Eagle Eye Farm in River Falls, Wisconsin
May 9, 2025
April Event
State Capital Tour / Lunch at Café Astoria
April 25, 2025
April Coffee
Hostess: Jennifer
Co-Hostesses: Cindy, Claudia, Karin, Arlene
April Luncheon
Stockyards Tavern and Chophouse - South St. Paul
April 9, 2025
Dining Out Fish Fry
The Bungalow Inn
April 4, 2025
Cruisin’ Canasta
April 2, 2025
March Event
AR Workshop Craft Bar - Stillwater, MN
March 27, 2025
March Coffee
Hostess: Peg Layer
Co-Hostesses: Jaimie, Katie, Lori, and Donna
St. Patrick’s Day BUNCO
March 17, 2025
March Luncheon
Pier 500 - Hudson, Wisconsin
March 12, 2025
February Coffee
Hostess: Pat
Co-Hostesses: Katie, Donna, Joanne, Patricia
Widows Galentine’s Party
February 14, 2025
February Luncheon
Andiamo Italian Ristorante - Woodbury
February 12, 2025
Ponytail Canasta
February 5, 2025
January Coffee
Hostess: June
Co-Hostesses: Susan, Colleen, Karen
January Luncheon
Crave - Woodbury
January 8, 2025
MADAM X - 2025
Madam X, an honor bestowed monthly, recognizes a club member who has dedicated significant time and talent to promoting club activities. The recipient of this honor is nominated by club members, and receives a complimentary lunch.
January - Lori Hutchins
Madam X for the month of January is Lori Hutchins. Lori is a Super Star. She organized and implemented the most successful auction ever! She does everything with a big heart, kindness and creativity. The auction is our only fundraiser, and it provides the extra monies for all the fun things we get to do. Congratulations, Lori, on being this month's Madame X. We appreciate you.
February - Carol McCradden and Ann Roth
For the month of February, we would like to recognize our Luncheon VPs, Carol McCradden and Ann Roth. In these challenging times with price increases, they have always been able to find great locations with good food and places that will accommodate our group. In addition to being our "Lunch Ladies", Ann and Carol have both served as Coordinator for Book Club, always offering great book suggestions and guidance. They do everything to perfection! They are both a vital part of our club. We are so grateful for them to continue this year finding the ideal spots for us to lunch. Congratulations Carol and Ann for being this month's Madam X.
March - Janet Campbell
Our Madam X for the month of March is Janet Campbell. She had an idea for a fun game that she wanted to share with our group. She bought the supplies, got organized, invited others to join her and established a monthly Ponytail Canasta group. She has taught many how to play with patience and grace. Thank you, Janet for continuing to lead this game that so many enjoy. You are a true friend to many. Congratulations to Janet for being this month's Madame X.
April - Claudia Falska and Douglass Forbes
For the month of April, we would like to recognize Claudia Flaska and Douglass Forbes. Together they organize all the Coffees in such a marvelous fashion. They are very efficient and always keep everything running smoothly. What a team! Not only are they the Coffee Coordinators, but they also help in so many other ways. They are always the first to volunteer for whatever needs to be done whether it be hosting, planning, serving, or making phone calls. They love this club, and we love them. Congratulations Claudia and Douglass for being this month's Madame X.
May - Katie Shaw
Madam X for the month of May is Katie Shaw. She had the idea to keep us engaged in the summer months by organizing a summer speaker series in 2024. She arranged for the speakers and the venues. We learned how to avoid fraudulent scams by a Police Detective. We also heard from an estate attorney on legacy planning and getting our ducks in a row. While one of the speakers was a no-show, Katie kept the crowd engaged as she led a lively discussion among friends. I applaud her initiative and community spirit for bringing something new to SPANRC. Congratulations Katie for being this month's Madame X.
June - Karin Erickson
This month the members of SPANRC selected our Madam X. One of the nominators stated that “She is small, but mighty”. This is a great description of Karin Erickson! Congratulations Karin for being Madam X in June.
Karin had been a Board member until her term ended in December 2024. SPANRC needed a new Webmaster and Karin volunteered to take the position and be back on the Board. This is the reason she received a nomination from a second club member. Karin’s commitment to the club, her kindness and can-do attitude are admired and appreciated by all of us!