This poem was shared at our December 2017 General Meeting

HERE'S TO THE WOMAN

...who knows where she's going

and will keep on until she gets there;

who knows not only what she wants from life

but what she has to offer in return...

 

HERE'S TO THE WOMAN

who is loyal to family and friends,

who expects no more from others

than she is willing to give;

 

HERE'S TO THE WOMAN

who guides and inspires

not by quoting others philosophies but by living her own good example;

who accepts both victories and disappointments with the same grace,

and who can rise above life's challenges and move on...

 

HERE'S TO THE WOMAN

who gives the gifts of her thoughtfulness,

who shows her caring with a word of support,
her understanding with a smile;

a woman who brings joy to others

just by being herself...

 

~~ Author Unknown ~~

 

Snuggle Blankets for Kittens

The TWA Knitters have had busy hands this spring, knitting snuggle blankets for kitten season at New Beginnings Animal Rescue in Royal Oak.

We delivered 22 blankets in June and got to see the cats and new kittens. At least two of the kittens we snuggled that day were adopted later that afternoon. 

We are very happy to be able to help them transition to their forever homes with a new blanket of their own.

Blessing others by the work of our hands,

The TWA Knitting for Charity Committee

Knitting for Charity

After several months of knitting, the Knitting for Charity group finished and donated 17 snuggle blankets and 3 cat beds for the cats at New Beginnings Animal Rescue in Royal Oak.  Our visit helped us understand how the rescue works first hand and we got to interact with some beautiful cats as a bonus.  If you are looking for a new furbaby (either kitten or adult cat), check out NBAR at 2502 Rochester Rd between 12 and 13 mile.  They could have the purr-fect match for you!

Bound Together

Bound Together is a free program that provides tutoring and meals throughout the school year for elementary aged children attending Pontiac schools.  TWA supports Bound Together with donations, tutoring and putting together a library of books for the children. From 4-6 pm on Tuesday and Wednesday reading is stressed, Thursday is mathematics, and Monday is art alternating with cooking classes. Students learn core building blocks in a warm and comfortable environment, eat together with friends and learn in a fun and dynamic way.

Animal Rescue

"This year the Animal Project focused on two local animal rescue organizations, New Beginnings Animal Rescue in Royal Oak, and Michigan Animal Rescue League in Pontiac.  We shopped and delivered needed supplies and as a bonus, got to visit with some of the animals available for adoption.  If you are looking for a pet, these groups are the perfect place to go for your new furry companion."

She whispers, "Diane, can I come home with you?"

Peek-a-Boo, who needs a cat?

It will be hard to put them down.

This would be a great gift for a granddaughter.

Could you hand me the remote, please?

Breakfast for City Hall

Every spring, TWA women serve breakfast for the workers at Troy City Hall.  This year was no exception. 

Boys and Girls Club of Troy

Troy Women’s Association provided $1,250 in financial assistance for two special programs offered to the young people attending the Boys & Girls Club of Troy.

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math).  $450 was earmarked for STEM which teaches students problem solving, teamwork and critical thinking skills.  The funding will be used to purchase necessary supplies.

RAD (Rape Aggression Defense).  $800 was allocated to allow twenty girls and twenty boys to attend these classes at no cost.  This is the first year boys have been offered the opportunity to participate in the gender-specific program.  The RAD system begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and avoidance while progressing to the basics of hands-on self-defense.