May Court Club’s Spring Coupon Fundraiser Is Here!

The members of the Club are excited to launch May Court’s Spring Coupon Fundraiser in partnership with beautiful Meadow Acres Garden Centre. Meadow Acres  (www.meadowacres.ca) is not only a gardener’s paradise; it has unique home/outdoor decor and trendy women’s fashions.   Coupons are on sale now until April 24th. Instructions on how to support us by ordering the coupons are available at the May Court Shop OR by emailing info@maycourtclubofkw.org

 If you use one or more of our coupons in May or June at Meadow Acres, a portion of your purchase is kindly given by Meadow Acres to The May Court Club’s Outreach Programs.

 And….spend more than $100 and receive 10% discount.

 Better still….your coupons make you eligible for a chance to win one of three fabulous prizes (total value of $500) generously donated by Meadow Acres.  What a wonderful way to help us help those in need in our community!

We are so excited to welcome Genet Zewdrie and her volunteer spirit to our Club!

In 2006, Genet immigrated to Canada from Ethiopia with her two beautiful daughters. They have since learned to love Canada and are proud to call Kitchener-Waterloo home.

As an accountant, Genet worked in banking in Addis Ababa and, after coming to Canada, she volunteered as a bookkeeper and as a cashier in the gift shop at Sunnyside Long-Term Care Home in Kitchener. More recently, she has been working for the WCDSS (Waterloo Catholic District School Board).

Genet likes all types of music (and has a special place in her heart for Justin Bieber!). As well, she enjoys sports, travelling the world, driving, and taking courses in Nutrition at Conestoga College.

Most importantly, however, Genet loves volunteering and says that she is thrilled to be part of a dynamic group of women who are independent, intelligent and share her love of giving back. As such, she is one of the valued team members who regularly volunteer at the May Court Shop.

Welcome Genet to the May Court family.

We are so happy to “officially” welcome Marilyn Hemrich  to The May Court Club membership although she is no stranger to the club!

Many years ago, Marilyn was invited to sub in a bridge game of May Court women. Later she joined the bridge group. These lovely ladies later introduced her to the Puppet Troupe.

As a retired teacher, and someone who had a passion for music and the stage (she had directed a number of school musicals), Marilyn became “a friend of May Court” and joined the May Court Puppeteers. She loved being back in the schools, entertaining the children and seeing old colleagues. More importantly, she came to realize how much May Court does for the schools and the community. And so, Marilyn, decided to become a member.

Marilyn, is a woman of many talents. Not only does she love music and drama, but she takes great pride in her gardens, does beautiful needlepoint, plays a nice game of golf and loves to curl up with a good book. Her greatest joy, however, is to spend time with her many good friends and her loving family.

We are thrilled to welcome Marilyn as a member of the May Court Club.

We are so excited to wlecome Helen Schafer and her wealth of experience to The May Court Club!

The members of The May Court Club of Kitchener-Waterloo are so grateful for the Waterloo Education Foundation Inc.’s (WEFI) ongoing support of our Emergency Food Box Program. As one of our most important and vital outreach services, this program helps to feed hungry tummies and nourish growing minds. The WEFI grant allows us to keep the food boxes filled with healthy non-perishable food items. Already this year, the volunteers on the committee have completed three pickups from Giant Tiger and we expect to do at least one more before June. Schools tell us the need is greater than ever, and of course, the price of food is not decreasing. This WEFI grant is essential to our program’s success. Thank you so much for your generous donation. And thank you on behalf of ‘hungry tummies.’

We have a “Spring in Our Step” at the May Court Shop and that means it’s time to start thinking about refreshing your wardrobe for the new season. Spring Take-Ins begin February 12, and we need your best “gently used” spring clothing, neatly pressed and on hangers, for consignment or donation. Call the shop at 519-745-4412 to make an appointment. Think colourful cardigans, lightweight jackets, trendy raincoats, pretty prints, athletic wear, and denim. Let’s get Spring Fever and create an explosion of colour in our clothes and accessories.🌸

Sara joined the Club during COVID so she hasn’t had a proper introduction yet. We are so happy to welcome her to May Court.

Sara was born in Toronto but has lived and worked in the Kitchener-Waterloo area for over thirty years. She is married, has one son and one daughter, and an adorable cockapoo, Charlie.

Sara worked as a teacher with the WRDSB for 31 years. She taught English and ended her career as Head of Special Education. Sara has a strong desire to help those in need, so The May Court Club is a natural fit for her as a volunteer.

Sara joined The May Court Club because she wanted to make a difference in the community. As a teacher, she was involved in several volunteer opportunities – a coach, staff advisor and participant. She was especially ihelpful with making new Canadian students feel welcome in her school.

In her spare time, Sara enjoys being out-of-doors – hiking, kayaking, swimming, downhill skiing, and playing pickleball. She loves to read, watch movies, go to the theatre, attend Blue Jays games, travel, and spend time with friends.

Sara has been an active May Court member since she joined our Club. She volunteered in the shop, is our current convenor of Marketing, and also serves on our Executive. Her creativity and enthusiasm are contagious! Thank you Sara for your caring, insightful and hard working nature.

We are so excited to welcome Karen Falkenstern to the club! She brings strong creative, technological and people skills to The May Court Club.

Karen has lived in the Kitchener-Waterloo area all her life. She is married, has two sons and one daughter, and two beautiful grandaughters.

Karen worked in the natural gas industry for 39 years. She founded her union chapter, and served as steward and co-chair for 22 years. Through this position, Karen gained a great deal of experience working effectively with others.

Karen joined The May Court Club because of its focus on giving back to the community. She is aware that she has been fortunate in her life and feels it is important to help those in need. Karen also is an active volunteer with Make-A-Wish Canada and Canadian Dachshund Rescue.

In her spare time, Karen enjoys golfing and swimming. She is an avid fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Green Bay Packers. She is a busy crafter and enjoys creating cards and other DIY projects with her Cricut machine.

Karen didn’t waste any time getting involved. Currently, she is a co-convenor for our upcoming Christmas Dreams fundraiser, working diligently to increase sponsorship from local businesses and organizing details with her proficient computer skills.

We are so fortunate to have such a “people” person with so many creative and technical skills join our club. Welcome to May Court Karen!

We are excited to welcome back Jane Parham as a member to The May Court Club. We are so blessed to have her experience and energy to add to our team.

Jane Parham returned to Kitchener after a 21-year absence while living in Texas and within a week, decided that she needed to rejoin The May Court Club.

Jane was a very integral part of the Monday Afternoon Centre for ten years prior to her relocation to Texas. While volunteering at the Centre, she worked in child care and in the Mothers’ program. She also volunteered at our consignment shop. All this was accomplished while raising her family.

While living in Texas, Jane was a member of the Rotary Club, volunteered at the Food Bank, was very involved in works at her church, and mentored teens who needed help with school and learning due to dyslexia.

Since returning to K-W, Jane has started working in our shop, volunteered with our Christmas Dreams project and is part of a team that makes sleeping mats for the homeless through a local church. She is adjusting to living in a larger city and finding her niche. Her hobbies are golfing, boating, reading and of course family time with her daughters and grandchildren.

Jane is adjusting to living in a larger city and finding her niche. Her hobbies are golfing, boating, reading and of course family time with her daughters and grandchildren.

We are so excited to welcome Kathleen Gardiner to our club. She brings a wealth of talent and knowledge to our membership.

Kathleen has always had a passion for May Court. She has shopped at the store for 30 years, finding the quality great and the volunteers wonderful. So when she retired it just made sense for her to volunteer with May Court.

And since Kathleen was a Region of Waterloo Home-Childcare Consultant, she was very happy to learn much of May Court’s support is for women and children in the community.

Kathleen is really enjoying working in the May Court Belmont Avenue store – she is a real people person so retail suits her. She has also dabbled with decorating the shop window, a skill she didnt know she had! And she loves to encourage friends and family to shop here.

The May Court Club has benefited from Kathleen’s work with the Heart and Stroke Foundation as a public speaker. At the spring general meeting her engaging and informative presentation was very well received.

As you can see, Kathleen’s many skills make her a real asset to our club. We are so glad this busy grandma of 4 grandchildren (most recently twins) has joined May Court!