Friday, October 4, 2013

November & December 2013 Events!




Hello Members & Friends,

Happy October!  

Attached you will find invitations to upcoming events such as:

1.  November 16th - Wine, Cheese & Dessert Social 

2.  December 8th - 4th Annual Holiday Ornament Exchange Party

3.  December 29th - Eagles vs. Cowboys Football Party


All information is provided on flyers and on our face book fan page HERE! 

Any questions please let us know.

Membership information?  We are happy to help, contact us, we'd love to have you as an active member of DW - NJ & GP!


Thank you,

Officers of DW - NJ & GP

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

5th Annual Witches Brew Party Remaining Ticket Information!


Hello Members and Friends!

We still have a few tickets remaining for our 5th Annual Witches Brew Party on October 26th.

If you'd like to purchase a ticket before the 26th, please message us here on our blog or email us:  dwu.nj.greaterphila@gmail.com and we will be happy to help you.

Thank you!



Wednesday, September 4, 2013

September Events!


Hello and Welcome September!

Here is a list of events you may be interested in adding to your calendar for the month.  For more information on Deaf Women United of New Jersey & Philadelphia please leave a comment below or email:  DWU.NJ.GREATERPHILA@GMAIL.COM

  • Sunday, September 8 ~ Board Meeting Officers/Representatives., 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm, please come prepared with your DWU binder, monthly report and be ready to work!  Please contact your Secretary (Kym) at DWU.NJ.GREATERPHILA@GMAIL.COM to RSVP to this meeting.
  • Wednesday, September 11 ~ Craft Day at Carrie's!  9:00 am to 2:00 pm., please bring your art/craft supplies and a creative mind to work on projects for Deaf Fest 2013 DWU of NJ & GP booth on 9/22/13. Light snacks will be provided.
    You must RSVP to:  DWU.NJ.GREATERPHILA@GMAIL.COM asap to attend this event.

  • Sunday, September 22 ~ Deaf Fest 2013 ~The NJDAW Board of Trustees is pleased to be hosting the 12th Deaf Fest on Sunday, September 22, 2013 at the Middlesex County Fairgrounds in East Brunswick, New Jersey with free admission, parking, entertainment, and activities for the children. 
The purpose of Deaf Fest, a Cultural Celebration, is to promote awareness and education among the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind and Hearing communities.


We are looking forward to having all of you join us along with several agencies, companies and non-profit organizations as they exhibit their information and products. Some vendors will sell homemade products.


This year, the mistress of ceremonies is Lauren Ridloff. The family entertainment will be presented by Deaf-talented performers including Douglas Ridloff, Manny Hernandez and the magician, Matt Morgan. 

There will be a plenty of food vendors, exhibits and activities all day long, especially for the children at Bonnie’s Kiddie Korner. 

This event is sponsored by the Northwest Jersey Association for the Deaf (NWJAD). Kiddie Korner starts from twelve noon to three pm.

****Deaf Women United will have a booth at this event, come visit us and say 'hello' we will be selling t shirts, have raffle & more!****




For more information please visit our Face Book Fan Page!

See you in October!


Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Join us if you DARE! 5TH Annual WITCHES BREW PARTY!!


YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO THE 5TH ANNUAL WITCHES BREW PARTY HOSTED BY THE WITCHES OF DEAF WOMEN UNITED OF NEW JERSEY & GREATER PHILADELPHIA.

JOIN US IF YOU DARE ON: Saturday, October 26, 2013 

Time: 3 PM - UNTIL THE WITCHING HOUR 9 PM

Where: THE PALAMBO'S HAUNTED MANSION
email for more info!

Admission: $10 ADVANCE
$20 AT DOOR
**INCLUDES FOOD, PRIZES, 50/50 & FUN**

Women: WITCH COSTUME WITH HAT
Men: ANY COSTUME!
(COSTUMES REQUIRED)

MAYHEM & MUNCHIES
MENU COMING SOON!

BRING APPETIZER OR DESSERT RECEIVE FREE 50/50 TICKETS!


SPACE LIMITED TO 50 PEOPLE.
WE'RE DYING TO HEAR FROM YOU. HA HA.



For Information: e-mail dwu.nj.greaterphila@gmail.com







Sunday, August 18, 2013

New Representatives for DWU of NJ & GP and Deaf Fest 2013!


Deaf Women United of NJ & GP would like to extend a WELCOME to our newest North New Jersey Representatives:

Christine De Bacco of Belleville, NJ

and

Marjorie Kounouklos of Paramus, NJ

We are happy to have these two ladies on board as representatives and helping us focus on the needs of our organization.



Don't forget DEAF FEST 2013 is right around the corner!

The NJDAW Board of Trustees is pleased to be hosting the 12th Deaf Fest on Sunday, September 22, 2013 at the Middlesex County Fairgrounds in East Brunswick, New Jersey with free admission, parking, entertainment, and activities for the children.

The purpose of Deaf Fest, a Cultural Celebration, is to promote awareness and education among the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind and Hearing communities.

We are looking forward to having all of you join us along with several agencies, companies and non-profit organizations as they exhibit their information and products. Some vendors will sell homemade products.

This year, the mistress of ceremonies is Lauren Ridloff. The family entertainment will be presented by Deaf-talented performers including Douglas Ridloff, Manny Hernandez and the magician, Matt Morgan.

There will be a plenty of food vendors, exhibits and activities all day long, especially for the children at Bonnie’s Kiddie Korner.

This event is sponsored by the Northwest Jersey Association for the Deaf (NWJAD). Kiddie Korner starts from twelve noon to three pm.



Monday, August 5, 2013

AUGUST & SEPTEMBER EVENTS!

Hello Deaf Women of New Jersey & Philadelphia!
Can you believe it is already August?
Summer has just gone by so quickly!

August Events:
(Tickets can be purchased the day of event!)
September Events:




DEAF FEST 2013 will be held on
Sunday, September 22, 2013
 at Middlesex County Fairground
655 Cranbury Road
 East Brunswick, New Jersey 08816

DWU of NJ & GP will have a booth with information about our organization, Deaf Women United of NJ & GP tshirts, raffle & more!  Come out to see us and support Deaf Fest 2013!

Stay tuned for upcoming Oct/Nov/
Dec events & activities.


For more information on our organization email:

Please visit us on our:

Thursday, July 11, 2013

Video Message From Vice President Jessica!


Please watch this brief video from DWU of NJ & GP Jessica about our Family Water Tubing Event on August 10th.

Any questions, please email us:
dwu.nj.greaterphila@gmail.com

Thank you!



Thursday, July 4, 2013

Monday, July 1, 2013

July Events



Happy July 2013 Deaf Women United New Jersey & Greater Philadelphia Members!

Here is a list of a few activities in the month of July that may interest you:

  1. Every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m., in Ventnor New Jersey meet at S. Martindale Avenue Boardwalk for Walk/Jog Fitness Fun!
  2. Every Thursday at 7:00 p.m., in Ocean City, New Jersey meet at 23rd Street Boardwalk for Walk/Jog Fitness Fun! 
  3. Every Thursday is THRILLING THURSDAY in Margate, New Jersey.  No beach tags required on this day throughout the summer, join us at Huntington Avenue Beach in Margate from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. 




Happy July 4th Deaf, Hard of Hearing and ASLers Gathering!




  • S. Gladstone Avenue, Margate, NJ
  • Happy July 4th Gathering!

    Meet at S. Gladstone Avenue BEACH
    Margate, NJ

    10 AM - 6 PM (Beach & Lifeguard)
    9 PM Firework

    Bring your own meal & drink

    Grill & tent allowed

    No beach tag required on THURSDAY, July 4

    Don't forget to bring your beach chair, towel & extra clothes for evening





Friday, June 14, 2013

DWU Conference 2013!


June 19 to 23rd four of our Deaf Women United of New Jersey and Greater Philadelphia Representatives will be participating in DWU Conference 2013 in San Antonio, Texas!

  • President ~ Carrie Pogue
  • Founder ~ Rebecca Panusky
  • Treasurer ~ Stacie Stelmach
  • Greater Philadelphia Rep ~ Joanna Panulla

There is a wonderful schedule of workshops lined up for our Representatives to learn many new things:


Along with an amazing list of presenters:


We wish safe travels to our Representatives and look forward to learning about their experience at the 2013 conference.  




Monday, June 10, 2013

Deaf Women United Presents: The White Martini Party!


On June 2, 2013 Deaf Women United of New Jersey & Greater Philadelphia hosted 

The White Martini Party

in Burlington, New Jersey, this was a VIP private event to help raise a portion of funds for four of our ladies who are representing DWU of NJ & GP at the Deaf Women United Conference in Texas June 19 - June 23, 2013

These representatives are: Carrie Pogue (President), Stacie Stelmach (Treasurer)  Joanna Panella (Greater Philadelphia Representative) and Rebecca Rainone (Founder)

Jessica, Carrie, Stacie, Joanna and Deaf Bartender Alexandria

Jessica L & Nancy F

Social time!

Deaf Bartender Alexandria

Everyone who attended had a wonderful time with cocktails, food and social time with good friends.
Thank you to all who helped make this event a success!





Saturday, June 8, 2013

Ultimate Girls Day Out

On Saturday, April 27, 2013 Deaf Women United of New Jersey & Greater Philadelphia held their FIRST annual:

Ultimate Girls Day Out

Over 15 exhibitors displayed food sampling, fashion, jewelry, makeovers, health & wellness, beauty secrets, cooking demos, kitchen gadgets and so much more!

Tastefully Simple
Tupperware
AllieCat Jewlery
Silipada

We also held our General Meeting and Elections for the 2013/2015 new Officers and Representatives.

Congratulations to the following New Officers:

President:  Carrie Flail-Pogue
Vice President:  Jessica Schroeder
Secretary:  Kym Bozarth
Treasurer:  Stacie Stelmach

New Representatives:

North New Jersey:  Letta Lunek Cartwright
Central New Jersey:  Open
South New Jersey:  Sherry Smith
Greater Philadelphia:  Joanna Panella

Past President:  LaVern Cabrera
Founder:  Rebecca Panusky

(Photos to come!)

Buffet lunch

Chinese Auction

General Meeting

Thank you to all helped make this day a huge success for our organization!

Friday, June 7, 2013

Creating The Relationships You Want Workshop on June 8th


"Creating the relationship you want" 

with Ivette Guillermo-McGahee, licensed Professional Counselor, a graduate of the Gallaudet's Master Program on Mental Health Counseling

*How to cultivate a positive relationship with yourself 
*How to recover from painful relationship from the past
*How to get along with the people that are in your life
*How to deal with difficult people, differences and conflict
*How to develop new, positive relationships 


Saturday, June 8th 
1PM - 4PM 
Mount Laurel Library 
100 Walt Whitman Avenue 
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054

Light refreshment 

Register NOW; 
FREE - DWU-NJ & GP member 
$15 - NON - Member 

Directions

From Camden and points west:
Take Route 38 East. Pass the Moorestown Mall. At the fifth set of traffic lights after the Mall, turn right onto Mount Laurel Road. Go 1/8-mile to the first traffic light. See library on the left. Turn left, then right into library's parking lot.

From Mount Holly and points east:
Take Route 38 West. After crossing I-295, go to third traffic light, which is Mount Laurel Road. Turn left (use jughandle). Go 1/8-mile to the first traffic light. See library on the left. Turn left, then right into library's parking lot.

From the New Jersey Turnpike:
Take Turnpike exit 4 to Route 73 North. Take Route 38 East. Pass the Moorestown Mall. At the fifth set of traffic lights after the Mall, turn right onto Mount Laurel Road. Go 1/8-mile to the first traffic light. See library on the left. Turn left, then right into library's parking lot.

From Interstate 295:
Southbound: Take exit 40 (Route 38 toward Moorestown). Northbound: Take exit 40B (Route 38 toward Moorestown). Go to third traffic light, which is Mount Laurel Road. Turn left (use jughandle). Go 1/8-mile to the first traffic light. See library on the left. Turn left, then right into library's parking lot.

From Philadelphia:
Take I-676 to the Ben Franklin Bridge. Follow Kaighn Avenue until it becomes 38 East. Follow directions above for Camden and points East.

BUS SERVICE NEAR THE LIBRARY 

RT. 38 & MT. LAUREL RD. Walking Directions - Dist: 0.40 mile NW

317 Asbury Park 

317 Philadelphia

RT. 38 & MOUNT LAUREL RD Walking Directions - Dist: 0.40 mile NW

407 Moorestown-exact fare 

407 Philadelphia-exact fare


Wednesday, June 5, 2013

It's time to renew your membership!

It's time to renew your membership in the Deaf Women United of New Jersey & Greater Philadelphia.  You are part of a unique network of women in communities across the country.  With your participation and dues support, Deaf Women United of New Jersey & Greater Philadelphia can continue to fulfill its commitment in providing Deaf and Hard of Hearing women the many exciting events it provides such as:   Ultimate Girls Day Out, Snow Tubing Day, Family Water Tubing, Masquerade Ball, Witches Brew Party and Holiday Ornament Exchange; to all the educational workshops and various activities throughout the year.

Every member strengthens Deaf Women United's influence.  Even when you don't have the time to be personally involved, know that your membership dues continue to support our organization!

Please renew your membership today by returning the attached renewal form along with appropriate payment as soon as possible to continue to receive all the benefits without interruption.


Thank you for your membership in Deaf Women United of New Jersey & Greater Philadelphia.  Your involvement is important and very much appreciated.

Please email for membership form or for more information.