February 6th, 2025

LUNCHEON MEETING

Our Monthly Luncheons are held on the first Thursday of each month. Information about this month's Luncheon and Program are detailed below.

Members must make their reservation by noon Wednesday, January 29th, per our usual procedure as outlined in the monthly newsletter.

NON-MEMBERS must make their reservation by noon on Saturday, January 25th, and a pre-paid reservation is required to guarantee seating. If you would like to attend, please contact our Reservations Chairperson at mary@welcomeclubvirginia.com.

All venues are within Fairfax County and Loudoun County, the exact location will be provided once the reservation has been confirmed.

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PROGRAM

Our February program will feature "Drop Dead Gorgeous" presented by Jim Lewis. He will present the deadliest fashion trends in past history! This proves to be a very entertaining journey through some of the deadliest trends that claimed their very own fashion victims.

Mr. Lewis is a native 9th generation Northern Virginian. He graduated from George Mason University and retired from the Xerox Corporation. He is well known in the local area for his historical and preservation efforts. He has authored o updated 35+ historial markers in Fairfax County. As a result of numerous efforts, he was awarded "Lord Fairfax" designation by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. He is also on the board of several local historically-oriented organizations.

SCHEDULE

Registration & Social Time:  11:00

Program: 11:30

Lunch:  12:15

Business Meeting:  1:00

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MENU

Starter  Warm rolls and butter. Belmont Garden Salad with house-made Balsamic vinaigrette

Entree   Choice of the following:

             1) Pasta Francesca

             OR

             2) Chicken Marsala with mashed potatoes and broccoli

            OR

             Miso salmon with Basmati Rice and medley of vegetables

Dessert: Carot cake

Beverages:  Coffee, tea, iced tea and lemonade

Cost:  $45.00  (Checks only please made out to WCNV.)

INCLEMENT WEATHER REMINDER

The Club will follow the Fairax County or Loudoun County school closure guidelines (depending on the location of the luncheon) in the event of snow or inclement weather. Should the schools completely close, Welcome Club will not meet in person, but by Zoom and all members will be sent a Zoom link. In the instance of a two hour delay, Welcome Club will convene at the usual time.

(As per Club By-Laws, Article X - Meetings.)