Ladies of the Knights

"God gives every bird it's food,
But He does not throw it into it's nest."

The Ladies gathered at the Knights of Columbus, Concord Council Home on Monday the 25th, for the Annual CareNet Dinner Benefit.

The Knights hold the Dinner every year during the May Social, with attending guests making donation's of diapers, wipes, blankets, strollers, car seats and more.

This year, the ladies donated the procedes from their Patriotic Raffle Basket to the CareNet Center, a gift of $100.00

This years guests were extremely surprised and grateful for not only the donations of supplies to the Center, but for the partcipation that was present for the evening. In this photo, Ladies Group Leader, Debbie Thibeault  is with Knights of Columbus Brother Knight Ben Bellarose.

In this 2nd photo, Ladies, Lilly St.Hilaire  and Jeanne Anderson,  socialize before the Dinner Benefit kicks off at 7:00pm. Jeanne just recently raised over $100.00 within a short time from donation's to her participation in the up and coming Relay for Life at the NHTI in Concord.

Foxwoods 2009 Success:

The Ladies organized another successful trip to Foxwoods Casino in Connecticut, Saturday, June 6th, through the efforts of this program's chairman, Debbie Thibeault, the Group Leader.  Below are many pictures from the trip, which was enjoyed by all of the Ladies and their Husbands who attended, as well as Knights  from Concord Council #112  and many invited guests. This is the second year in a row that the event went off without a hitch. If the event is again planned next year, this will give you an idea as to what you are missing.

Left to right, Jeanne Anderson, Nancy Nadeau, Group Leader, Debbie Thibeault, Jolene Camley  and Anita Serard.

Left to right, Keith Thibeault  and Red Brochu.

Left to right, Paul Anderson  and Keith Thibeault.

The Relay for Life Teams held a Rally at Arnie's Place on Loudon Road in Concord on Tuesday, May 19th.

Team Captain's from many of the 35 teams, showed up to receive updates on the Rally, as well as information on up coming legislation proposed in New Hampshire and Washington, DC.

Below are photo's taken at the Arnie's event, where Team Captain Jolene Camley was in attendance, as well as Glenn Camley, Lisa Breton and Jim & Pat Preisendorfer.

Top left, Relay Captain's and members met at Arnie's Place on Loudon Road.

Top right "Ben's Friend's" Captain, Jolene Camley  takes notes at the Rally meeting.

Bottom left, Relay Organnizer, Cheryl Cutting gave updates at the Rally.

Bottom right, Relay signs lined the roadway in front of Arnie's Place. 

The Ladies recently spent time at the Harris Hill Nursing Center in Conord, New Hampshire, as part of their outreach within the community.

In this photo, Lady, Jolene Camley  called out numbers to the residents playing BINGO.

Jolene Camley  and Coleby LaFleur (Daughter of Lady, Kim LaFleur)  visit and spend time with a resident of the Nursing Home.

Lady, Lisa Breton  takes turn at calling out BINGO numbers. Here, Lisa assists along with Group Leader, Debbie Thibeault,  and Ladies Pat  Preisendorfer  and Jeanne Anderson.

The Nursing Home visit was a huge success, due to those Ladies who assisted, including in this photo, left to right: Jeanne Anderson  and Debbie Thibeault  standing in front and Anita Serard,  standing in the back of the room. 

Begonias and flowers galore ...

The "Mother's Day Plant Sale" was a huge success!

Thanks to all the hard work of many Knights Ladies, plenty of beautiful flowers were purchased through the assistance of "Cole's Flower Shop of Concord", and placed in the hands of many satisfied customers.

Mom's walked away with smiles, as well as those who just made donations to the Ladies and knew that the procedes were going to a GREAT cause.

Another GREAT program, this time, lead by Lady Lisa Breton.

Look for more exciting volunteer works within the community ... coming soon!

The Ladies had a day of special events with the residents of Harris Hill Nursing Home.

The program, scheduled for April 5th, was a great opportunity for the Ladies of the Knights to give back to an unsupported area within the community.

The Ladies put together Easter bags filled with items that the residents found to be fun and exciting for the Easter Season. The recipients were residents who do not receive visitors throughout the day.

The Ladies also be played BINGO with many of the residents, something that was most definitely a high point in their day.

Thank you to all of those who volunteered with the program and who participated at the time of the visit. On behalf of Group Leader, Debbie Thibeault  and the Ladies, you all performed a great service within the community.

The Ladies of the Knights were seen on Saturday the 24th of January at the Respect Life / Birth Rite Dinner at Sacred Heart Church in Concord.

Knights Ladies, Debbie Thibeault, Jolene Camley, Lisa Breton, Annette Marino  and Nolie Dale, all took time to attend the event that was hosted by Concord Knights of Columbus Council #112 for the second year in a row.

The Respect Life Event was put on by the Knights of Columbus, New Hampshire State Council and was attended by well over 100 Knights, family members and guests from Respect Life and Care Net Centers from throughout New Hampshire.

In part of their effort to remain informed and supportive of community programming, the Ladies attended with their husbands, who are Knights within the Concord Council.

Kathleen Mollway, of CareNet Pregnancy Center of Concord, whom the Ladies of the Knights have assisted with programming before, was honored at the dinner by Knights of Columbus, New Hampshire State Deputy, Greg Taillon.

Knights of Columbus, Concord Council #112 has also run benefit supply drives for the Center in years past.

Ladies celebrated their annual Christmas party at "Cheers", on Monday, December 15th.

The gathering, was a long anticipated celebration of the Ladies, after a season filled with rushing around.

The fun kicked off at 6pm, with Ladies sitting down to celebrate amongst their good friends. Along with the well deserved meal, the Ladies added to the evening with a "Yankee Swap" and caught up amongst themselves.

While their month had been busy with Holiday Craft Fairs and spreading the Christmas spirit to girls from the local Group Home, the Ladies were at last, taking time for their own good hearts.

The night ended at 9pm, but only for now ... they soon will be gathering in January for a meeting, and planning their next good works.

The EXCITING NEWS is ... etched in stone! A NEW member has joined the Ladies of the Knights!

The Ladies would like to whole heartedly welcome Kim LaFleur  to the Group.

Kim's husband Roger LaFleur,  is a member transfer from Knights of Columbus Suncook Council to  Concord Council #112. Both Kim and Roger are welcome addition's to the Knights of Columbus and the Ladies of the Knights, as they are both committed to community involvement and a strong family foundation. Kim and Roger are also well known within the fraternity and amongst many of the Ladies, as they already have made friends in both.

All of our love to both of you!

Knights Ladies are currently heading up their first School Supply Drive.

In an effort to assist as many local youth as possible, the Ladies are following the lead of Knights of Columbus, Concord Council #112's highly successfull "Operation School Supply Drive".

By collecting amongst themselves, the Ladies will be aiding the students of Dame Elementary School in Concord. Deliveries of the supplies will be made by Chairman Marianne Munjone and the "Ladies" during the week of December 15th.

Through the efforts of this community support, Marianne and the Ladies of the Knights, will assisting students in Kindergarten through Second grade.

Congratulations on a job well done!

What a way to bring the MAGIC and EXCITEMENT into a child's life 

Right now, the Ladies of the Knights are looking at sponsoring underprivileged children in the Concord area, in an effort to bring the Christmas spirit back into their lives.

While it is only August, the Ladies are fast planning the rest of their meeting year, keeping themselves active within the community.

November and December are right around the corner, and while the Ladies are working on Fall events, the children around the holidays are not far from their hearts.

If you are interested in assisting the Ladies in sponsoring a child or more, please contact Debbie Thibeault  at kdkmc at comast dot net.

The more support that arises, the more assistance the Ladies can give back to the community!

Christian's Helping Christian's

Special thanks to the Holyland Christian Ecumenical Foundation (HCEF) for their participation in our Ladies of the Knights Harvest Craft Fair on Saturday, October 11th.

Pamela Trush and her son and daughter,  presented the artistry and hand crafted works from artists of the Holy Lands, at a special table set up at the Fair.

At first and second glance, the table had to be the busiest presentation for the day, with beautiful Rosaries and bust forms, as well as other special items that support the lives of those who live in the Holy Lands.

For more information, please visit the HCEF web site at the below provided link and give your support to a very worthwhile cause, supported world wide by the Knights of Columbus and other charitable organizations.

http://www.hcef.org/

Chairman Jolene Camley, Group Leader Debbie Thibeault and "Ladies of the Knights" capitalize on the magic of the season:

The Ladies of the Knights just finalized GREAT success with their Harvest Craft Fair to benefit their group and other charities.

Ladies of the Knights lined up to contribute to the success of the Fair. Different committees were formed by Chairwoman Jolene Camley  to focus on the bake sale table, headed by Annette Marino. Donations were also collected by Lilly St.Hilaire  for the charity raffle. Jolene and Jennie Parisi  worked on advertising and publicity, and more help came rolling in, as well, from women outisde the Group. Thank you, as well, to Lisa Breton  who has taken on many NEW tasks for the Group, in addition to those she already has.

This years successful event showcased many exciting vendors who have indicated that they would whole heartedly return next year, should the Ladies hold a 2nd Annual effort.

If you were unable to attend this years Harvest activities, you missed out on over 43 talented vendor's, showcasing everything from hand sewn and knitted bags, aprons, baby blankets, quilts and throws, etc, as well as floral table displays, hand dipped candles, wood carvings and paintings on canvas and glass candle guards and pots. Some of the more unique items included clay plant pots, fashioned into holiday images of Reindeer, Snowmen and Santa. Numerous talented jewlery makers and artists were also present.

The Ladies of the Knights, were also very lucky to have a local Author from Boscawen, NH, who autographed her publication's at a table by the main entrance.

The Knights of Concord Council #112, also hosted a table filled with "Keep Christ in Christmas Cards" and magnets, as well as the KofC Corporation, who held a much anticipated 50 / 50 Raffle.

The "Ladies Kitchen", served up doughnuts and muffins for breakfast, as well as soups, sandwiches, pizza and a selection of hot and cold soft drinks, chips and apple fritters made on the spot by Lady Annette Marino.

The Ladies bake sale table with baked goods showcasing some of the areas finest baking talents, garnered great success for the event.

All of these first year efforts, for the benefit of local charities and to fulfill many of the Ladies favorite organization's and concern's within the area. Top that off with a special Afghan Raffle to benefit local Alzheimers groups.

Many, many thanks again, to those below who were involved in the success ...

Jolene Camley, Debbie Thibeault, Jennie Parisi, Lisa Breton, Annette Marino, Pat Preisendorfer, Lilly St.Hilaire, Nolie Dale, Anita Serard, Nancee Donovan, Marianne Munjone, Jean Anderson ...

as well as Knights of Columbus members ... Father Anthony Kuzia, Glenn Camley, Keith Thibeault, David Dale, George Weber, Francis Munjone, Paul Parisi, Norman St.Hilaire and Bob Jursik.

Special thanks to Sandy McCann from the Knights of Columbus New Hampshire State Council, who worked on the day of the Fair from 7:00am until 7:00pm. Sandy is one person who's support and dedication to the Knights of Columbus, local groups and the community as a whole, knows no boundaries.

The Fair, held Saturday, October 11th at St. Peter's Parish Center, showcased some of New Hampshire's premier crafters.

It is fair to say that the two missions in mind: to highlight the talents of our state's artists, and to have fun doing it, were without a doubt, met. All this, while raising funds to support areas of need within Concord and the capitol region.

http://www.stpetersconcordnh.4lpi.com/

Another year of Apple picking at Hackleboro has come and gone and Concord Council #112 has had success through the efforts of the Ladies of the Knights.

On Saturday, October 4th, the Ladies gathered at Hackleboro Orchard in Canterbury, along with a select few Knights of Council #112. The Knights picked apples for sale at the local Church's for that weekend of the 4th and 5th, with proceeds going toward charity causes within the community. The Ladies followed through, as well, gathering apples which were used in the baking of goods that were sold at the Harvest Craft Fair the following Saturday of the 11th.

Through the support and dedication of the active ladies group, enough apples were picked, so that they could be sold that same day and that Sunday the 5th at area Church's.

Many thanks to Group Leader Debbie Thibeault, Jolene Camley, Lisa Breton, Anita Serard , Pat Preisendorfer and Nolie Dale  for their dedication to Council #112's fund raising efforts. That weekend, the fruits of their labor were sold by the ladies, at three of the area's Catholic Church's, as well as by Council #112 Grand Knight, David Dale and Deputy Grand Knight, Jim Preisendorfer.  Many thanks, as well, to John Daigle and Oscar Serard  who helped in the apple picking.

The Ladies "Harvest Craft Fair" was held at Saint Peter's Church, and was a huge success, with sales from the apples making a contribution, as well.

Knight's Lady, Debbie Thibeault  is celebrating now, due to the highly successful Foxwoods bus trip that she has planned for Knights of Columbus Council #112.

Knights, Ladies and friends, jumped on board for the chance to spend the day at the Connecticut Casino, taking a chance at luck, dining at local restaurants and taking on the shops and featured vendors.

The trip, set for early August, has filled to just shy of capicity, and in addition to procedes of the $35.00 ticket sales going to the leasing of the bus, totals above and beyond will go to charities within Council #112 as well as to those designated by the Ladies.

For those who are still interested, the Suncook Knights of Columbus Council is running a companion bus that will leave a little later from Saint John the Baptist Church in Suncook, the same day. If you are interested in information on that area of transportation, Debbie  will be able to put you in touch with the correct person.

Knights Ladies just returned from a fun filled trip to exciting Foxwoods Casino in Ledyard, Connecticut. The Ladies, along with Knights of Columbus members and others from the area, left bright and early from Concord Trailways in Concord for the 2 1/2 hour trip the gambling resort.

Ladies, Jolene Camley, Lisa Breton, Marianne Munjone, Debbie Thibeault and Jenny Parisi  made the trip on Saturday, August 16th.

Organizer Debbie Thibeault  chartered New England Coach for the day long trip to Connecticut, which picked up the participants at 6:am and returned them back to New Hampshire at 9pm.

The fun filled day was one of the "grandest" event trips that the Knights of Columbus, Council #112 and others had participated in, as far as recent memory. The bus, filled to capacity with energized journeyer's, is sure to make another trip of the same and or the like, in the near future.

Knights of Columbus, Council #112 Greatest Generation Dinner:

The Ladies baked and packaged three varieties of cookies for Concord Council #112's Second Annual event. The cookies were given as favors to the guests in attendance, as they entered the event.

In this photo, Jennie Parisi  and Group Leader, Debbie Thibeault  bag home made cookies.

Over 100 Knights and their families and guests participated in the event on Monday, June 23rd, which doubled in size from the previous years gathering.

Along with their "favors", Ladies greeted guests and shared conversation throughout the evening, with Knights they knew and those whom they were meeting for the first time.

In this photo, Lilly St.Hilaire  and Anita Serard,  prepare the cookies for bagging by more of the Ladies.

Those Ladies in attendance at the Greatest Generation Dinner were, Debbie Thibeault, Jolene Camley, Lisa Breton, Jennie Parisi, Pat Preisendorfer, Irene Weber  and Lilly St.Hillaire.

SK, Harry W. Brown Memorial Mass

On Saturday, June 14th, the Ladies organized and operated the Mercy Meal that was offered after the Harry W. Brown Memorial Mass, at Saint Peter's Catholic Church in Concord.

The program, organized by Knights Lady, Jolene Camley, was well attended by volunteers who knew, loved and supported SK, Brown over the years.

Above, Monsignor Buckley Assembly, Faithful Navigator, Glenn Camley and State Master Ed Kennedy, stood guard at the Memorial Mass held for Harry W. Brown.

Glenn and Ed were among close to 50 people in attendance for the Mass, held in honor of the late SK, Harry W. Brown, PFN of the Monsignor Buckley Assembly.

Many thanks to Jolene, Debbie Thibeault, Lilly St.Hillaire, Doreen Mussamatxa, Jennie Parisi and Annette Marino, who made the days events go off without a hitch. Special thanks to Sandy McCann from the New Hampshire State Council, who assisted along with her husband, State Secretary, Ed McCann.

Raffle Baskets

The Ladies have been creating raffle baskets over the last year for the Knights of Columbus, Concord Council #112.

Although baskets have raised funds for different areas of need over the last year, procedes from a majority of the raffles, have gone to fulfilling a $500.00 College Scholarship that the Council had given to one graduating High School Senior.

The "Patriotic" and "Garden" themed raffle baskets, below, were  created by Council Lady Jolene Camley  for the Semi Annual 4th Degree meeting, held at Saint Peter's Church in Concord, in April.

 Funds from the raffle of the two baskets that Jolene created, are going towards the funding of a monument at the New Hampshire State Veteran's Cemetary in Boscawen.

In 2007, the ladies created Christmas cards and care packages for service men and women in Iraq.

This program, through the assistance of Keith Thibeault, Past Grand Knight of Knights of Columbus, Concord Council #112, is sure to be a repeat venture for the Ladies.