dpca’s annual hayride & christmas caroling · 9/12/2012 · mike carter asst vp/ branch...

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THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS IS TRULY UPON US

It’s time to test the city’s power grids again as we deck our halls … and yards …

with all things electric, festive and sparkly. The Driftwood Park Civic Association

will be traveling around to see whos home has the most “Christmas Spirit” and

makes the “Really Nice” list. Could it possibly be YOU?

DPCA’s Annual Hayride & Christmas Caroling

Sunday, December 15th. Depart Driftwood Country Club at 5pm.

Bring the whole family and a flashlight, for some quality bonding time!

Volume 46 Issue 3 DRIFTWOOD PARK CIVIC ASSOCIATION December 2013

Presidents Message

Barbara Kansas

I hope each of you had a lovely Thanksgiving. It's hard to believe how fast the year is flying by. It will be 2014

before we know it. We have a lot of events coming up in the next few months and hope that you will join us for all of

them. This month we have a special event for everyone,

participate in or just bring yourself for a fun

December 15th at 5pm .We will begin at the Driftwood Country Club, 94 Gelpi Ave. T

hay. We will drive around the neighborhood singing Christmas Carols. PLEASE BRING A FLASHLIGHT. This is

the time that we give out prizes for best decorated houses and best decorated doors in Driftwood so get your great

decorations together. The week before the hayride the board will be riding around looking at your houses and doors to

make their decisions. Afterward, we will return to the club for refreshments.

It’s hard to believe that it's almost time for the Driftwoo

45th Anniversary of the Driftwood Parade. The theme of the parade is "Everyone Falls in Love With Driftwood".

We are hoping that we can get as many of the former Kings and Queens as possible to

year, February 15th, 2014 so we are asking for your nominations for King and Queen. We are looking for a man and a

woman who have been on or are very active in the Civic Board, Country Club Board, Galatas Booster Club, Girl

Scout or Boy Scouts. Someone who has brought a lot to Driftwood through their community spirit and actions. We

would appreciate an e-mail or a call to me or any board member stating their accomplishments. Please e

[email protected] or call me at 504-443-3879. Nominations are due by December 9th. Please consider getting your

street together and building a float. We would love to have great participation in this event as it is our largest one of

the year. For information or to sign up your street contact Dona Reynaud, Parade Captain at 504

Carter at 504-565-4647. Also if you have a group who wants to participate in the parade

well. This is our biggest event and we woul

In October we had the Spook-To-Do on Halloween. Everyone did have a lot of fun with lots of Ghouls and Goblins

running around. The “Candy Corn Game Guess

in the costume contest were: age 0-3 Caleb Ostrander; 4

played and then went Trick or Treating. It was good to see all of you there.

Volume 46 Issue 3 DRIFTWOOD PARK CIVIC ASSOCIATION

Presidents Message

Thanksgiving. It's hard to believe how fast the year is flying by. It will be 2014


them. This month we have a special event for everyone, especially children, with their parents or grandparents to

r just bring yourself for a fun filled time. It is the Hayride and Caroling to be held on Sunday,

at 5pm .We will begin at the Driftwood Country Club, 94 Gelpi Ave. There will be a trailer filled with



ecorations together. The week before the hayride the board will be riding around looking at your houses and doors to

we will return to the club for refreshments.

It’s hard to believe that it's almost time for the Driftwood Mardi Gras Parade. This is a very special year as it is the

of the Driftwood Parade. The theme of the parade is "Everyone Falls in Love With Driftwood".

We are hoping that we can get as many of the former Kings and Queens as possible to




mail or a call to me or any board member stating their accomplishments. Please e

3879. Nominations are due by December 9th. Please consider getting your


nformation or to sign up your street contact Dona Reynaud, Parade Captain at 504

4647. Also if you have a group who wants to participate in the parade

well. This is our biggest event and we would really like to see it be even bigger this year.

Do on Halloween. Everyone did have a lot of fun with lots of Ghouls and Goblins

Candy Corn Game Guess” Winner was Bella Freel who guessed the exact amount. First Place

3 Caleb Ostrander; 4-7 Marley Kovacs; and 8-12 Addie Pazos. Everyone ate and

played and then went Trick or Treating. It was good to see all of you there. Contd’

DRIFTWOOD PARK CIVIC ASSOCIATION

Thanksgiving. It's hard to believe how fast the year is flying by. It will be 2014


especially children, with their parents or grandparents to

It is the Hayride and Caroling to be held on Sunday,

here will be a trailer filled with



ecorations together. The week before the hayride the board will be riding around looking at your houses and doors to

d Mardi Gras Parade. This is a very special year as it is the

of the Driftwood Parade. The theme of the parade is "Everyone Falls in Love With Driftwood".

attend. It’s fairly early this




mail or a call to me or any board member stating their accomplishments. Please e-mail me at

3879. Nominations are due by December 9th. Please consider getting your


nformation or to sign up your street contact Dona Reynaud, Parade Captain at 504-909-4004 or Mike

4647. Also if you have a group who wants to participate in the parade, get in touch with them as

Do on Halloween. Everyone did have a lot of fun with lots of Ghouls and Goblins

Winner was Bella Freel who guessed the exact amount. First Place

12 Addie Pazos. Everyone ate and

December 2013

Please join the Civic Association. You get so much for $25 for the year. It’s important to support your neighborhood

and care about it. There is an application on the back of the Bark Don't forget to check out our website at

www.driftwoodparkcivicassociation.com

your dues through PayPal online. We also have a Facebook page at

check for events as well, Driftwood Park Civic Association. I look fo

events. I wish each of you a great Holiday Season and a very Happy and Healthy New Year.

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LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO PARTY?

Rent the Clubhouse or Clubhouse & Bar

Driftwood Park Country Club * 94 Gelpi Avenue

For Info on Rentals or M

Visit our Website

You can also find us on Facebook, or follow us on twitter @DriftwoodParkCC.

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DRIFTWOOD PARK COUNTRY CLUB

The club will be holding a general membership meeting on Thursday, December 12, meeting is for the election of officers and to discuss our plans for the coming year. If you are interested in being on the board you can contact Don Murphy at 443looking for new blood, who bring innovative ideas on how to make our club better. The time requirements for your position will vary but the majority of the jobs will be less than five hours per month on average. Please consider one of these positions and help us make the club a better place for our families.

Driftwood Park Country Club news is written by Don Murphy



tion.com. You can check news of the neighborhood, upcoming events, and pay

your dues through PayPal online. We also have a Facebook page at Driftwood Park Civic Association

check for events as well, Driftwood Park Civic Association. I look forward to seeing all of you at all of the upcoming


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LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO PARTY?

Rent the Clubhouse or Clubhouse & Bar


For Info on Rentals or Membership,

Visit our Website driftwoodparkcountryclub.com


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The club will be holding a general membership meeting on Thursday, December 12, meeting is for the election of officers and to discuss our plans for the coming year. If you are interested in being on the board you can contact Don Murphy at 443-5738 or come to the meeting and be nominated. We are always

who bring innovative ideas on how to make our club better. The time requirements for your position will vary but the majority of the jobs will be less than five hours per month on average. Please consider one

the club a better place for our families.

Driftwood Park Country Club news is written by Don Murphy



. You can check news of the neighborhood, upcoming events, and pay

Driftwood Park Civic Association that you can

rward to seeing all of you at all of the upcoming


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December 2013


The club will be holding a general membership meeting on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at 7:00pm. This meeting is for the election of officers and to discuss our plans for the coming year. If you are interested in being on

5738 or come to the meeting and be nominated. We are always who bring innovative ideas on how to make our club better. The time requirements for your

position will vary but the majority of the jobs will be less than five hours per month on average. Please consider one

October Garden of the Month

Merle Frost at 33 Billyday Drive

Driftwood Park

Garden Club News The Driftwood Garden Club’s October meeting was held at Cindy Wooldridge’s home. Flo Peyton and Carolyn Walker assisted with refreshments. After our business meeting, the members went to work on beautiful wreaths.Cindy Wooldridge provided a wonderful workspace and all of the instructions we needed.themed wreaths and others made Saints “Who DaWe extended our food drive for St. Jerome’s food bank and Elaine Waldron delivered the food items.

November meeting was held at the lovely home of Lisa Powell.wonderful refreshments and beautiful fall and Thanksgiving decorations.from Perrino’s as our guest speaker. Tucker brought plants for planting in fall flower beds.difference between super plants and our traditional plants and how we should prepare our beds before planting.Members were able to ask many questions about fertilizing plants and how to combat the most annoying weeds.also talked about types of grasses and how to Mary D’Anna read a thank you note from St. Jerome’s Food Bank. She also read a poem in remembrance of Joan Stark. We all will miss her and her wonderful stories and happy personality.Sarah Wiswall, who lives in Driftwood. December. We congratulate our garden of the month winners! If you have questions or your interested in joining our club, please contact Mary D’Anna at [email protected]

Volume 46 Issue3 DRIFTWOOD PARK CIVIC ASSOCIATION

October Garden of the Month

Merle Frost at 33 Billyday Drive

November Garden of the

Carol Bergeron at 87 Montego Drive

The Driftwood Garden Club’s October meeting was held at Cindy Wooldridge’s home. Flo Peyton and Carolyn After our business meeting, the members went to work on beautiful wreaths.

Cindy Wooldridge provided a wonderful workspace and all of the instructions we needed.themed wreaths and others made Saints “Who Dat” wreaths. Everyone went home with a beautiful home decoration.We extended our food drive for St. Jerome’s food bank and Elaine Waldron delivered the food items.

November meeting was held at the lovely home of Lisa Powell. She, Mary Brougle, and Marywonderful refreshments and beautiful fall and Thanksgiving decorations. We were fortunate to have Tucker Bantom

Tucker brought plants for planting in fall flower beds.tween super plants and our traditional plants and how we should prepare our beds before planting.

Members were able to ask many questions about fertilizing plants and how to combat the most annoying weeds.also talked about types of grasses and how to winterize our lawns.

Mary D’Anna read a thank you note from St. Jerome’s Food Bank. She also read a poem in remembrance of Joan We all will miss her and her wonderful stories and happy personality. We also welcomed a new member,

Final plans were made for our Christmas party which will be held in We congratulate our garden of the month winners!

your interested in joining our club, please contact Mary D’Anna at [email protected]


ember Garden of the Month

Bergeron at 87 Montego Drive

The Driftwood Garden Club’s October meeting was held at Cindy Wooldridge’s home. Flo Peyton and Carolyn After our business meeting, the members went to work on beautiful wreaths.

Cindy Wooldridge provided a wonderful workspace and all of the instructions we needed. Some made holiday Everyone went home with a beautiful home decoration.

We extended our food drive for St. Jerome’s food bank and Elaine Waldron delivered the food items.

She, Mary Brougle, and Mary Krobert provided We were fortunate to have Tucker Bantom

Tucker brought plants for planting in fall flower beds. He discussed the tween super plants and our traditional plants and how we should prepare our beds before planting.

Members were able to ask many questions about fertilizing plants and how to combat the most annoying weeds. We

Mary D’Anna read a thank you note from St. Jerome’s Food Bank. She also read a poem in remembrance of Joan We also welcomed a new member,

Final plans were made for our Christmas party which will be held in

your interested in joining our club, please contact Mary D’Anna at [email protected]

DRIFTWOOD PARK CIVIC ASSOCIATION December 2013

COUNCILMAN’S

CORNER

Councilman's corner is written by Councilman Keith M Reynaud District 3.

Council office: (504)468-7249 or cell: (504) 415

email: [email protected]

I hope everyone had a safe and Happy Thanksgiving. As this year comes to a close, I would like to take this opportunity to thank each of you for the prayers ayou on the city council. I am honored and blessed for this opportunity to serve you and our great city. Now, are you ready for Christmas? Christmas truly is my favorite time of year!warmth, and you can feel the love of the season. In the spirit of this love and gratitude for all of God's blessings, my family and I would like to wish you a Blessed Christmas and a Happy


Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company

200 St Charles Ave.

New Orleans, LA 70130

www.gulfbank.com

Mike Carter

Asst VP/ Branch Manager/Commercial Lender

[email protected]

NMLS # 466107

Office: 504-565-4647

COUNCILMAN’S

Councilman's corner is written by Councilman Keith M Reynaud District 3.

(504) 415-1494.

[email protected]

I hope everyone had a safe and Happy Thanksgiving. As this year comes to a close, I would like to take this opportunity to thank each of you for the prayers and support you have offered since I have been elected to represent

I am honored and blessed for this opportunity to serve you and our great city.

Christmas truly is my favorite time of year! During the Christmas Holiday every home takes on a special beauty and warmth, and you can feel the love of the season. In the spirit of this love and gratitude for all of God's blessings, my family and I would like to wish you a Blessed Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year.

Peace, be with you and your families.God Bless, Keith


Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company

200 St Charles Ave.

New Orleans, LA 70130-2997

www.gulfbank.com

Mike Carter

Manager/Commercial Lender

[email protected]

NMLS # 466107

4647 Fax: 504-274-4696

I hope everyone had a safe and Happy Thanksgiving. As this year comes to a close, I would like to take this nd support you have offered since I have been elected to represent

I am honored and blessed for this opportunity to serve you and our great city.

ing the Christmas Holiday every home takes on a special beauty and warmth, and you can feel the love of the season. In the spirit of this love and gratitude for all of God's blessings, my

and Prosperous New Year.

Peace, be with you and your families. God Bless, Keith

December 2013

GALATAS PLAYGROUND 504-468-4033

Kenner parks and Recreation held this year’s “Spirit Bowl” at the Pontchartrain Center

19, 2013. The Galatas Cheer Leaders were

and dedication really paid off. Driftwood is very fortunate to have such proud squads represent us.

Chloe Arnold Grace Wilson

Kirson Greer Addison Francois

Rosalie Cancino

Coaches: Brandi Cancino & Rebecca Zahrndt

Faith David Vanessa Chamarro

Maylin Martinez Heather Kimball

Alyssa Corona Hannah Glynn Taylor Lewis

Victoria O’Connell Jonah Powell Audrey Reynaud

Bella San Miguel

Coaches: Tonya Neumeyer, Katie Eikel, Chris Neumeyer


GALATAS PLAYGROUND www.galatasplayground.com 41 Nassau Ave.

Kenner parks and Recreation held this year’s “Spirit Bowl” at the Pontchartrain Center

19, 2013. The Galatas Cheer Leaders were absolutely awesome during competition.


MASCOT DIVISION

Emily Wilson Annalise Collins

Kaylah McWilliams Morgan Shell

Lilly Garafola Thalia James

Coaches: Brandi Cancino & Rebecca Zahrndt

JUNIOR DIVISION

Chamarro Alyssa Chenevert Aly Stoltz

Daniella Bermudes Brianne (no last name listed)

Coach: Tonya Neumeyer

SENIOR DIVISION

Hannah Glynn Taylor Lewis Lilliana Marlowe

Jonah Powell Audrey Reynaud Caroline Neumeyer

Bella San Miguel Queenjonafe Powell


Students: Do you still need to fulfill

some school required service hours?

If so, help is needed with Driftwood Bark

Distribution! Any Driftwood Park family who has

a child at least 10 years old who is able to deliver

the Bark Newsletter 6 times a year is

encouraged to call Melissa Tillman at 458

or email at [email protected]

monetary compensation is available


41 Nassau Ave.

Kenner parks and Recreation held this year’s “Spirit Bowl” at the Pontchartrain Center on November

awesome during competition. Their hard work


Annalise Collins Chloe Leblanc

Morgan Shell Natalie Womack

Thalia James

Aly Stoltz Malaysia Carter

Brianne (no last name listed)

Catie Neumeyer

Christina Neumeyer


Do you still need to fulfill

required service hours?

If so, help is needed with Driftwood Bark

Distribution! Any Driftwood Park family who has

a child at least 10 years old who is able to deliver

the Bark Newsletter 6 times a year is

encouraged to call Melissa Tillman at 458-0008

[email protected] Service Hours /

monetary compensation is available!

December 2013

COMING IN FEBRUARY…

Our 45th Anniversary of the Driftwood Parade

will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2014

It’s time to rally the troops and get ready for some float

Street collaborations can only enhance the competition and I’

about the individual looking to toot their own horn

Whichever you prefer… Bring it on, Who Dat Nation!

THE LITERARY SOCEITY OF DRIFTWOOD The Literary Society of Driftwood met at P.J.'s coffee shopand serving as hostess. The non-fictional novel was Garlic and Sapphires, by Ruth Reichl. elevated to the New York Times Food Critic,well known, she devised a plan to go in disguise to the up I started reading the novel, while on a plane with my husband, toCirque, by the high powered there, I told Steve, "We must eat there." Ruth and Mollywere seated almost in the kitchen. However,tables, which happened to be on Halloween!Her husband and son were amazed as Ruth morphed into crazy costumes. On October, Babs Conway, was hostess for our two novel reading,Girl, both written by Pam Jenoff. It helped to read The Kommandant's Girl first, because many ofoverlapped. In Kommandant's Girl he action took place in Poland,newlyweds and get separated when Paul is forced to go underground. In the Diplomat's Wife, Emma reappears and Marta, is the star and was underground with Paul in Kommandant's Girl. There are so many mysteries thunraveled and both books were wonderful. Our next meeting will be our Christmas party on December 10th at my house.

discuss our novel, On Strike For Christmas

Article written by Ann Purnell Collom. If you are interested in joining our book club please call me at 443


HIRE NICOLLE BENINATO

General House Cleaning

Weeding Garden Beds

Free Estimates

504-400-0411 or 504

Fridays and Some Saturdays

COMING IN FEBRUARY…

45th Anniversary of the Driftwood Parade

February 15, 2014.

It’s time to rally the troops and get ready for some float building.

enhance the competition and I’m all

ndividual looking to toot their own horn by going solo.

, Who Dat Nation!

THE LITERARY SOCEITY OF DRIFTWOOD

twood met at P.J.'s coffee shop on November 12th, with Joanne Waterhouse moderating fictional novel was Garlic and Sapphires, by Ruth Reichl.

elevated to the New York Times Food Critic, after leaving the same position in Los Angeles. Since her face was sowell known, she devised a plan to go in disguise to the up-scaled restaurants in New York.

while on a plane with my husband, to New York. When I read herCirque, by the high powered there, I told Steve, "We must eat there." Ruth and Molly were not giving menus and were seated almost in the kitchen. However, Steve and I received very nice treatment and were one of only twotables, which happened to be on Halloween! It was a very funny book, which we loved, which also included recipes.Her husband and son were amazed as Ruth morphed into crazy costumes.

was hostess for our two novel reading, The Diplomat's Wife and The Kommandant's Jenoff. It helped to read The Kommandant's Girl first, because many of

overlapped. In Kommandant's Girl he action took place in Poland, during World War II, when Emma and Paul are newlyweds and get separated when Paul is forced to go underground. In the Diplomat's Wife, Emma reappears and Marta, is the star and was underground with Paul in Kommandant's Girl. There are so many mysteries th

Our next meeting will be our Christmas party on December 10th at my house. We will have a pot luck dinner and

discuss our novel, On Strike For Christmas, by Sheila Roberts.

by Ann Purnell Collom. If you are interested in joining our book club please call me at 443


HIRE NICOLLE BENINATO

General House Cleaning

Weeding Garden Beds

Free Estimates

0411 or 504-443-2848

and Some Saturdays

THE LITERARY SOCEITY OF DRIFTWOOD

on November 12th, with Joanne Waterhouse moderating fictional novel was Garlic and Sapphires, by Ruth Reichl. She had just been

after leaving the same position in Los Angeles. Since her face was so

New York. When I read her treatment at Le were not giving menus and

very nice treatment and were one of only two It was a very funny book, which we loved, which also included recipes.

The Diplomat's Wife and The Kommandant's Jenoff. It helped to read The Kommandant's Girl first, because many of the characters

during World War II, when Emma and Paul are newlyweds and get separated when Paul is forced to go underground. In the Diplomat's Wife, Emma reappears and Marta, is the star and was underground with Paul in Kommandant's Girl. There are so many mysteries that come

We will have a pot luck dinner and

by Ann Purnell Collom. If you are interested in joining our book club please call me at 443-1571

December 2013

>>>BOARD MEMBERS<<<

PRESIDENT: Barbara Kansas [email protected] 504-443-3879 VICE PRESIDENT: John DeHaven [email protected] 504-443-2481 TREASURER: Anne Villanueva [email protected] 504-305-5040 SECRETARY: Stacey Carver [email protected] 504-621-6446 AT LARGE: Keith Sellers [email protected] 504-469-1469 AT LARGE: Michael Carter [email protected] 504-565-4647

MEMBERSHIP: Melissa Tillman [email protected] 504-458-0008 MEMBERSHIP: Dona Reynaud [email protected] 504-909-4004

DISTRIBUTION: Melissa Tillman [email protected] 504-458-0008 NEWSLETTER: Angelic Crowley [email protected] 504-329-3569

JOIN THE DRIFTWOOD PARK CIVIC

ASSOCIATION!!!

Your annual dues help to support the following great

activities in our neighborhood:

*Halloween Spook To Do *Holiday Hayride & Caroling *Easter Egg Hunt *Family Day

*Neighborhood Mardi Gras *Driftwood Bark Newsletter *Driftwood Bark Directory

By participating at the Patron Level, you receive these additional benefits:

*Mardi Gras King & Queen’s Ball Invitation *Patron Cocktail party

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Please select one of the following membership levels:

Family Membership $25.00 Name_______________________________

Family Patron Level (first year) $100.00 Phone______________________________

Family Patron Level (Subsequent years) $50.00 Address_____________________________

Email_______________________________

Choose membership level (circle one) FAMILY * PATRON * PATRON RENEW

Please make all checks payable to: “Driftwood Park Civic Association” Mailing Address: DPCA P.O. Box 640066 Kenner, La. 70064

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