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Their Angels Military Support Group October 2018
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Military Support Group for Active Duty Military, Veterans, their Families and our Community
Giving up is not an option!
The holiday season is upon us remember to give to those
less fortunate than yourself. Being able to give is such a blessing!
THEIR ANGELS
A Message from the Board
Who We Are
THEIR ANGELS MILITARY
SUPPORT GROUP is a 501(c)(3)
Non-profit organization,
located in Richmond, CA and
was founded in October of 2004
Tax ID #010903145
Our Mission
We want to support active duty
Military personnel, Veterans,
Wounded Warriors, their families
and the community; through
monthly packing, care packages,
Veterans hospital visits, and
ongoing community outreach.
Get Involved
There are many ways that
someone could become
involved with Their Angels.
The first Saturday of the
month throughout the year,
hundreds of volunteers from
the San Francisco Bay Area
gather to pack 500+ Civilian-
Rations (care packages) to
express gratitude and
appreciation for the service
of our men and women in
uniform around the globe.
Editors
Gail Autry
Michelle Lewis
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S a v e t h e D a t e s
October 6th Packing - Spaghetti Lunch Fundraiser
after our October 6th Packing
October 13th - City Sport Opening
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Come and
stop by our table and write a card of
appreciation to our Military
Personnel.
4100 Klose Way
Richmond California 94806
November 11th - Veterans Day “Meet & Greet” at
Martinez Veterans Hospital at 3:00 p.m.
November 17th - Every Day Is A Day of
Thanksgiving - Join Hilltop Church of Christ for a free
meal on Saturday, November
17th from 12 noon- 3:00 p.m.
at 3301 Morningside Drive,
Richmond, CA 94803. Please
share with those that could use
a nice meal this holiday season.
January 1st - New Years Day - “Meet & Greet”
at Martinez Veterans Hospital at 1:30 p.m.
December 22nd - Christmas Holiday
at the Martinez Veterans Hospital at 1:30 p.m.
Their Angels’
Community
Update
O c t o b e r 2 0 1 8
N o v e m b e r 2 0 1 8
National Family & Work Month
Warrior Care Month
4 - Daylight Savings Time Ends
10 - Marine Corps Day/Birthday
11 - Veterans Day / Remembrance Day
22 - Thanksgiving Day
23 - American Indian Heritage Day
23 - Black Friday
26 - Cyber Monday
27 - #Giving Tuesday
D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 8
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
3 - Yom Kippur begins (at sunset)
8 - Columbus Day
13 - U.S. Navy Birthday
26 - Day of the Deployed
27 - Navy Day
31 - Halloween
Follow us on Facebook:
Their Angels: Military Support Group
for updates on our latest activities and Military and Veterans’
Support Resources!
1 - Civil Air Patrol (USAF Auxiliary) Birthday
2 - Hanukkah Begins (ends on 10th Dec)
7 - National Pear Harbor Remembrance Day
13 - U.S. National Guard Day
15 - National Wreaths Across America
25 - Christmas Day
26 - Kwanzaa
31 - New Years Eve
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Their Angels’ Upcoming Events
Annual Toy Drive
December 1st Packing
“A Soldier doesn’t always fight because he hates what’s in front of him;
He fights because of what he’s left behind.”
Words cannot express our gratefulness for your willingness to sacrifice for our freedom!
We salute you and your families and will forever keep you in our prayers.
Volunteers don’t miss our December 1st packing as we support our Annual Toy Drive and
Adopt a Family for the Christmas holiday by bringing unwrapped toys which will be donated to the Military families. Help put a smile on a child’s face!
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C o m m u n i t y U p c o m i n g E ve n t s
November 3-4, 2018
Saturday, November 3rd , 2018, 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday, November 4th, 2018, 10 am - 6 pm
San Francisco Public Library Main Branch, Lower Level
Koret Auditorium
100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, California 94102
Enjoy a weekend of artistic expression and creativity at the Veterans Film Festival.
The festival spotlights active duty, Veterans and civilian filmmakers addressing
issues about Veterans and military related topics. It allows them to express their
creativity and to share their stories, which in turn helps further healing and brings
greater awareness to the public on the challenges our nation’s Veterans face.
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Soldiers overseas
Martinez Veterans Hospital
Gold Star Mother
Military Families
Because of your unselfish acts
To remind you… We’re here
Because we LOVE you
Why We Became Involved
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Veterans Breakfast Celebration
Thanks for volunteering “Their Angels”
THE ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY OPENS 27-ACRE EXPANSION WITH BURIAL OF TWO CIVIL WAR VETERANS
Honor guard soldiers from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, "The Old Guard," carry a casket bearing the remains of two unknown Civil War Union soldiers during a burial ceremony held at Arlington National Cemetery on Sept. 6, 2018.
MICHAEL S. DARNELL/STARS AND STRIPES
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Operation
Sun Screen
Many “thanks” to Donna James and her team for counting the Mary Kay Sun Screen and Lip Balm donation. According to our Mary Kay Representative, Elaine Goco, there’s more donations coming.
Thank You Elaine and your Mary Kay team of consultants and directors.
Thank You Susie and Tom Futak for making sure Their Angels Military Support Group took part in the El Sobrante Stroll on Sunday, September 16, 2018.
Thank-you Boy Scout Troop 405
from Pleasant Hill for leading our
pledge allegiance and helping with
our September packing...
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S a l u t e t o o u r m i l i t a ry
T H E C A L L T O D U T Y
A call to duty is sent out And the strong and the brave reply.
They do it for love of country, So there's never a need to ask why.
They leave behind all that they love, Their families, their homes and their lives, Because to preserve these precious things Is the goal for which each soldier strives.
So God bless our troops,
The courageous women and men,
Who fight to make sure
The bells of freedom ring again.
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Their Angels’ Recipe Corner:
From our Kitchen to Yours!
C H I C K E N F R I C A S S E E
I N G R E D I E N T S :
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 lb. skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp. butter
1 large onion, chopped
1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped
8 oz. mushrooms, sliced
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. white wine
2 c. low-sodium chicken broth
1 c. heavy cream
2 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley
2 tsp. freshly thyme leaves
D I R E C T I O N S :
1. In a large high-sided skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper then add to skillet and cook until golden, 5 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside on a plate.
2. In the same skillet add butter and melt then add onion, carrot, celery, and mushrooms and
cook until soft, 5 minutes. Add flour and cook 1 minute. Pour in wine and scrape up any
bits on the bottom of pan and reduce wine by half, 7 minutes.
3. Add broth and cream and season with parsley, thyme, and salt and pepper. Add chicken
back to pan and simmer until chicken is cooked through and sauce is thickened, 15
minutes.
Have a recipe to share? Bring
a copy to a Their Angels’
packing or email it to
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Special Thanks!
How Can You Help Their Angels?
TO
A L L O U R V O L U N T E E R S !
Attend a monthly packing!
Upcoming Dates
Saturday, November 3rd
Saturday, December 1st
Saturday, January 5th
Saturday, February 2nd
Time: 11 am—1 pm
Address: Hilltop Church of Christ
3301 Morningside Drive
Richmond, CA 94803
DONATIONS NEEDED:
Dry/Packaged drinks/tea/juices/coffee
Packaged individual snacks
Packaged candy (no chocolate please!)
Handwritten notes/cards
Seasonal cards
Pens
Individual Salt/Pepper Packets
Disposable razors
Granola bars
Band-Aids
Please contact Marva Lyons at
(510) 367-6083 or [email protected]
for more details
The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to the charitable organiza-
tions selected by customers.
Pledge a tax deductible
donation to Their Angels by
mail 2934 Hilltop Mall Road,
Box 118, Richmond, CA
94806 or electronically
through our website.
www.theirangels.org
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