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Diana Steverson, President Denver Chapter EWI

December has flown … the warmth of holiday gatherings is now just a glowing memory. And what a memory! Our annual visit to the Brown Palace was perhaps even more wonderful that usual this year, as we gathered in the beautiful Brown Palace Club. The caroling during the cocktail hour was spirited, the menu was spectacular, and we laughed at our Christmas wishes, some more attainable than others. (Linda Fankboner, we would accommodate your request for George Clooney if we could …) After dinner, John Kite and his trio entertained as we enjoyed delicious dessert bites, visited, and even danced together. Many thanks to Mary Hawley and her crew, who extended such warm hospitality and gave us a delightful and memorable evening.

And now January has arrived, the recent warm weather notwithstanding. Most of our thoughts are returning to more serious pursuits … back to work, back to school, back to the day-to-day stuff of life. It’s a time for re-examining life’s priorities; perhaps deciding to take on a new challenge, lose a few pounds, or make more time for things that are important in life. It’s a time to look around us and think about what needs to be done or what good we can do.

Our January meeting will be an opportunity to do just that – focus on our community and to look at a problem that we perhaps don’t see. Anne Tapp of the Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence will be our guest. Her topic is a serious one – how do we identify those sisters among us – our co-workers, our neighbors, our friends – who are suffering in an abusive relationship, and once identified, how can we be helpful to them? I urge you to come and listen with an open heart and open mind. Who knows how many in our circle of acquaintances might be helped! On the lighter side, we’ll have a special treat for dessert. Several of our members will be bringing cookies or brownies, and they’ll be bringing along copies of their recipes for all to enjoy.

As I contemplated the year ahead, I came across the following quote from author Karen Ravn. “Only as high as I reach can I grow, only as far as I seek can I go, only as deep as I look can I see, only as much as I dream can I be.” My wish for each of you is that the year ahead is a year of reaching, seeking, and dreaming. Happy New Year – and I hope to see each and every one of you on the 19th.


Diana Steverson
Meritage Funds