December  2009

     The Grand Krewe of Ennead      
P. O. Box 172165, Memphis, TN 38187-2165
www.ennead.info

Marta's Memo

I have never seen so many great costumes than at our Halloween Party!  WHAT A GREAT PARTY!  Everyone seemed to have a fabulous time and wasn’t it great to share the experience with Ptah.  We are hoping to do more parties with other krewes in the future.  And speaking of great parties….the member recruiting party was the BEST!  I must say great big thanks to the following people who worked tirelessly to make these parties successful: Dan Tucker, Marion Marr, Nancy Enochs, Don Chenault, CC Myers, David Brockmann and his membership committee members, Mike Miles, Tayloe Nickey, and Walt Henley, the many folks who helped with registration and decorations, and the rest of the board members.

I want to give special recognition to Shirley Lawson, our Calling Committee Chairman, and all the callers who are so faithful to keep in touch with our members; you all are doing such a great job and it is greatly appreciated.

Thank you Marion, for hosting our November wine party.  It was so nice of you to share your home with this group.  This month, the Book Club is hosting the wine party at the home of Barbara Baker.  In addition to the usual food and wine, we are asking you to bring a children’s book to donate to one of our Children’s Charities this year. The Book Club will resume in January with an exciting new book.  Look for more details in this newsletter and more information on fundraising and volunteer opportunities.

The Christmas Pot Luck Supper is a “members only” party, giving our members the opportunity to spend this special time with each other.  Be sure to check with Mary Pat on what to bring to Annette’s home.  Thank you so much, Kathy, for hosting our Thanksgiving Pot Luck Supper.  I think we are all still full from that wonderful meal.

Don’t forget to make plans to attend our Christmas Gala and Dinner at the Memphis Country Club on December 12^th.  This is a special time of year and a special occasion to don your finery, dine and dance to a fabulous band, Swing Time, with Tom Prestigiacomo and Jo Jo Jeffries.  Your check is your reservation for dinner.  Deadline for reservations is November 30^th. 

Joe Chamoun and Carolyn Mayo are having a New Year's Eve party at Joe's home in Collierville.  There is more information about this in the newsletter.  There is no better way to ring in the new year than with good friends.

With the end of the year arriving quickly, please remember to send in your Ennead dues by January first.

Warmest thoughts and best wishes for the holidays and a very happy new year!

Marta   

December  Ennead Events Tennis   -  Every Monday        6:00 pm Leftwich - Indoor Courts - All skill levels welcome.  Contact Jim Woods at 434-2170 or jrwoods@fedex.com. Happy Hour - Friday, December 4     5:30 pm to  7 pm Equestria Restaurant (869-2663) located at 3165 Forest Hill Irene Road, Germantown.  The restaurant sits at the corner of Forest Hill Irene and Poplar Pike. Equestria has a quaint atmosphere with an on-site garden and happy hour specials. Cultural Arts Outing – Sunday , December 6 (Time TBA) Join us to see the movie "Blind Side" at Malco's premier theatre, Paradiso, located at Mendenhall and Poplar. This is the movie about the Memphis family who adopted African American Michael Oher and sent him to Briarcrest Christian High School. After high school, Oher became a standout football player at Ole Miss and now the NFL.   For more information contact Lynn Maxted (301-0537) or Joyce Hufford (857-9411). Christmas Gala and Dinner - Saturday, December 12 6:30 pm cocktails, 7:00 pm dinner, 8:00 pm dance At the Memphis Country Club.  Deadline for dinner reservations is November 30.  Please contact Julie Eaves directly to ensure receipt of your check for the dinner.  759-9172  Please remember that cell phones are strictly prohibited in the Memphis Country Club. Wine Party - Thursday, December 17    7 pm Hosted by The Book Club, at the home of Barbara Baker,358 Leonora.  Ladies bring food, gentlemen bring wine. We ask that everyone bring a children's book that will be donated to LeBonheur Children's Hospital. LeBonheur is one of the three Carnival Memphis charities and we would like to share the spirit of Christmas with the children at the hospital. Christmas Potluck Dinner - Sunday,  December 20   4:00 pm Hosted by Annette Hamilton (683-2030) - 5568 Hackberry Cove, Memphis TN.  Call her number only if you are hopelessly lost on the day of the party!  Please call Mary Pat Custer at 754-5280 or marypcuster@aol.com to make your reservations and to let us know what type of dish you will be bringing. Please make reservations so that we will have enough tables and chairs for you to sit and also that we will have a nice variety of goodies. Come hungry!  See you there. New Year's Eve Party - Thursday, December 31    9 pm - 1 am Ring in the new year with your Ennead friends.  Hosted by Joe Chamoun and Carolyn Mayo, 10100 Shrewsbury Run W., Collierville.  BYOB and an appetizer.  Bring a friend - casual dress.  Please RSVP by Dec. 30th with Carolyn 683-8966.

• No bridge this month.  Make sure you mark January's date on your calendar! Have you ever thought about playing bridge? Are you interested in learning how to play bridge? Contact Kathleen or email the newsletter if you are interested in a beginner bridge class.  Bridge is hosted by Kathleen Webster-10264 Macon Road, Cordova- Contact  Kathleen at 754-9428 with questions.

• Help is needed for the 2010 Coronation.  Please contact Mary Rea to volunteer your services.  1743will@bellsouth.net 412-1592

• Several Carnival Krewes and the Boll Weevils will be participating in the Memphis Christmas Parade, Saturday, December 5th starting at 5 pm from St. Paul to Huling on Main St.