Happenings – Page 3 – Wounded Warriors at Nebo

Coronavirus Precautions

March 13, 2020March 13, 2020
by dottietheadmin

Wounded Warriors at Nebo has had to make some hard decisions because of the coronavirus pandemic. We are cancelling all events that were scheduled for March, April and May. This cancellation includes R&R, Vow Renewal and Card Making Classes at WFSC. Unfortunately many who would be participating already have compromised immune systems and exposure to the Spring Break crowds in Fredericksburg would needlessly be putting them in danger. On a personal level, most of us are in the high risk age group and some have family members with health issues that would be adversely affected if one of us contracted the virus, therefore card making had to temporarily be suspended also.

Hopefully this virus will run its course quickly and we can resume card classes this summer and events beginning in September.

Keep checking this website and/or out Facebook page for updates.

God bless you and keep you safe.

Happenings

Valentine Cards

February 15, 2020February 15, 2020
by dottietheadmin

A funny thing happened on the way to this blog. I always ask for a photo of the cards being taught to include them on our website and Facebook page. I was a little late getting around to posting about the January 21 class. When I asked Sharon for the picture of her card she laughed and said “I don’t have it. It’s already mailed so when you receive it take the picture.” Sooo got the card this morning and completed the post.

Since Valentine’s Day was coming up soon, Jackie & Sharon both designed Valentine cards for the January 21st class. They were excited that the Cancer Support Group joined them for the class. These were people who had never been to the class. Some of the new group had never made cards while others were experienced card makers or scrapbookers. Everyone enjoyed themselves and left with two lovely cards.

We hope you all will come again and often.

Hope you had a

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!!

Happenings

7 January Cards

January 13, 2020January 13, 2020
by dottietheadmin

We made two very different cards on Tuesday. Jackie’s design was almost a design your own. Everyone picked out the colors they wanted to use then decided how much of the primary image they would color, making each card unique. The second card was a whimsical valentine that involved stamping and fussy cutting.

Design your own card
Whimsical traditional valentine

Join us on 21 January 2020 for some creative fun at WFSC craft room. Class starts at 10 a.m.

Happenings

Card Making

December 20, 2019December 20, 2019
by dottietheadmin

December usually means Christmas cards will be made at both the 1st and 3rd Tuesday Classes and this year was no exception. Cards made on the 1st Tuesday (December 3rd) were designed and taught by Jan and Ruth.

December 17th cards were designed and taught by Sharon & Dottie.

Our sample cards are just that – samples. Most of our friends attending add their own creativity to personalize their cards. It’s always exciting to see the end products.

If you haven’t joined us yet, then you are missing out on fun and fellowship and some really good desserts which are served at the end of the class. Mark you calendar for January 7, 2020, and come to WFSC craft room. We begin at 10 and are finished between 11:30 & 12 noon.

To view more photos click on “Photos” at the top of the page and select the album “December Cards”.

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Happenings

Turkeys for Troops

December 20, 2019December 20, 2019
by dottietheadmin

Mid November Toyota of Boerne held their “Turkey for Troops” event where they gave away turkeys. Wounded Warriors at Nebo was blessed to receive 45 of them. Rather than give them out at Thanksgiving, we took them to Dutchman’s meat market in Fredericksburg who smoked, shrink wrapped and froze them so they could be delivered for Christmas.

Families attending the December R&R received a turkey as they checked out of the hotel Sunday. Then on December 17th Wounded Warriors at Nebo took the remaining turkeys to Ft. Sam Houston and gave them to representatives of the Army, Navy and Marines to be distributed to their families in transition.

Thank you Toyota and Dutchman’s for your generosity.

Day Event

Alternative Gift Market

December 5, 2019December 5, 2019
by dottietheadmin

The weekend before Thanksgiving First Presbyterian Church, Kerrville, TX held their Alternative Gift Market. This type of ‘Market’ is where charities from around the world setup tables with information regarding their organization so those wishing to do so can make a contribution for a friend or loved one in lieu of a gift from Amazon, Walmart, etc. For example one organization digs wells to provide clean drinking water in poor countries. Some participants had tangible items you could purchase made by people whose only source of income comes from the sale of these items. One such organization had soy candles of various sizes and fragrances made by women who have been rescued from sex trafficking.

This was the second year that Wounded Warriors at Nebo has been invited to participate. Our ‘Gifts’ were: Spiritual Fitness $10; Care Giver Respite $25; Couples in Crisis $50; Family Christmas R&R $100.

Richard & Sharon Ready to tell the Nebo story

Obviously receiving the donations is wonderful and helps us to continue serving veterans both active duty and retired. However, every bit as important is raising the viability of the ministry. It is amazing how many local people have never heard of us and what we do.

So thank you, First Presbyterian Church for including us in your market and thank you to all of the generous people who purchased gifts.

Happenings

Christmas Request

November 9, 2019November 11, 2019
by dottietheadmin

Chaplain Thompson was recently transferred from Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX to Korea. He reached out to us this past week asking for Christmas Decorations. He said it’s pretty bleak there and many of the troops have little or no family so he is making a special effort to bring a little of home to the base. His plan is to decorate the basketball gym which will be open to everyone so that when one walks in it will lift their spirits and put them in the “Christmas Mood”. He says it is difficult to get those kinds of decorations there so is asking for our help in obtaining them.

We have set up a Wish List on Amazon that you can peruse, select what you want to send, purchase it and have it delivered directly to the base in Korea. The only big ticket item is the tree however, it would be a great gift for a group of friends to pool their money and purchase or perhaps a Sunday School Class. You get the idea. What is Christmas without a tree? Here is the link to the list https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/dl/invite/4Ev7Udc?ref_=wl_share

Be sure to use the following shipping address: HHB 1-38TH FAR . Unit # 15735 . APO . AP . 96224

Shipping time is 21 days so place your orders quickly so they will have the decorations well before Christmas.

I’ll ask the chaplain to send pictures of the celebration.

God Bless You and thank you for your support.

Happenings

Pampering and Relaxing

October 19, 2019October 19, 2019
by dottietheadmin

It finally came together! Wounded Warriors at Nebo has been working to have a care provider weekend for almost a year. This is a new program we are testing to see if it is something that is needed and helpful to care providers. This weekend was the ‘Proto-Type”. It could be called Pampering and Relaxing.

There was a ‘meet and greet’ Friday evening followed by dinner. Then Saturday there were several sessions with the counselor where the ladies shared experiences, got acquainted, and received tools to potentially help improve their roll as care provider to their husband. Later they were treated to a manicure or pedicure then explored Main Street. We all met at Hondo’s for dinner before they went to the concert at the BackDoor. Of course it rained but that didn’t seem to dampen their excitement and enjoyment of the venue. Sunday everyone attended services at Fredericksburg United Methodist Church prior to returning to San Antonio.

We had a lot of help making this happen. Use of a guest house was donated for the event, a local Christian counselor donated her time, Friday’s evening meal was prepared and served by a local volunteer, Hondo’s gave us a break on Saturday’s meal and tickets to the Billy Ray Cyrus concert were donated. And of course GOD was directing everything.

Feedback has been very positive so we look forward to more of these events.

To see more photos of the event click on “Photos” on the Menu bar on the home page then select the Pampering and Relaxing Album.

Happenings

Creativity

September 19, 2019October 19, 2019
by dottietheadmin

On Tuesday, 17 September, Ruth and Sharon arrived at the WFSC (Warrior Family Support Center) ready to make two cards, one Halloween and one Sympathy. Eight ladies: spouses, warriors in transition, retirees, etc., joined them for a morning of creativity and fellowship. Although we provide a sample card and materials, we encourage everyone to use their artistic license making their cards unique. Of course dessert followed completion of the class.

If you missed this class or just want to try your hand at card making come to WFSC on October 1st. Jan and Jackie will be there to start class at 10 a.m. And please remember, Men are welcome in fact some of the most creative participants have been men. See you then!!

Happenings

Card Making

September 17, 2019September 17, 2019
by dottietheadmin

Yesterday, 3 September, Margie and Mary joined us at WFSC and made two fun cards.

The first one was whimsical with cows inside and out. It’s called “A Flap Fold Card” because of the way it opens.

The second card was a beach scene. Sponging was used to create the background.

It was a fun day and the peach cobbler dessert provided by one of the Wounded Warriors at Nebo volunteers was delicious. AND the DAR provided wonderful chocolate cookies to pass around to the people at WFSC.

We will be back 17 Sept so join us for some fun, creative fellowship.

Blessings