GJ SYMPHONY GUILD NOTES
Winter 2018
Editor’s Note
When I grew up in the Midwest, our social
media was pretty much limited to a party line
telephone and the weekly Chatham Clarion’s
social column with news of bridge parties,
visitors from out of town, births and weddings,
awards received and similar items. Now we
have email, Facebook, texts, Pinterest and so
much more flooding into our consciousness.
So an occasional newsletter seems quite retro.
But it has its place too. It aims to bring together
our Symphony Guild community with items of
interest, not urgency. When you have
something you’d like to share—happy news or
sad, an upcoming event, a local “find,” a photo
memory, whatever--please drop me a line at
cswhite60614@yahoo.com or give me a call
(549-0439). I’d like to hear from everyone.
Carolyn White
Lunch Bunch
We had two very pleasant
Lunch Bunches in October
and November. December
was too much of a flurry of
activity to fit in another. So we’ll be back on
track starting in January. No business, just a
time to catch up and maybe get to know better
a fellow member.
Mark your calendar for Thursday, Jan. 11,
11:30 am, at Warehouse 2625 (by Mesa
Fitness). The menu has a variety of appetizers,
salads, sandwiches, burgers and pizzas, all $12
or lower. Cathy Zippert is making a head-count,
so please let her know by Jan. 9 if you’ll be
joining in (245-9215, cathyzippert@yahoo.com).
Just for Fun
Our Just for Fun group offers other occasions
for socializing. It may be a coffee klatch, a
movie, a hike, just a low-key, fun time. Recently
some of us went together to see “Murder on
the Orient Express.” Any Guild member can
propose or initiate a get-together, and email
invitations will be sent out. If you’d like to be
notified of these casual events, let point-person
Cecilia Spangler know (243-7733,
cecspangler@gmail.com).
New Member Profiles
Mary Halverstadt moved here
from Huntsville, Alabama, in
2015, having fallen in love
with Colorado National
Monument. As a dancer, she
found our community’s
appreciation and support of
the arts another reason to
settle here.
She first received a Bachelors in Math, Physics
and Chemistry, but at age 23, dancing took her
another path. She earned her Master’s degree
in Dance from the University of
Colorado/Boulder, and became an active dance
artist for over 40 years in choreography and
teaching. She couldn’t stay fully retired after
her move here and is pleased to be an artist in
residence at the Institute of Dancing Arts,
teaching Modern Dance and Composition.
Current Membership – 73
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Yvonne Spaulding and her
husband Ernie moved here
from Highlands Ranch,
Colorado, about one and a
half years ago. She still has
family there and in the Great
Lakes area, but the Grand
Valley offers her plenty of
opportunities for the hiking,
snowshoeing and golf she
loves. She also finds time to
write and play several musical
instruments—piano, organ, clarinet, alto sax
and now learning violin. She’s passionate about
music (classical, big band and opera) and, as a
retired educator, music education. She attends
live musical performances as often as possible.
So it’s not surprising she joined the Symphony
Guild.
As if that were not enough Yvonne and her
husband facilitate a program called “Aging
Together: A Community of Elders” at the
Unitarian Universalist Congregation. She also
has a rather off-beat collection of puppets—
“large, people-like full bodied, as well as
animals.”
Member Note
We were sorry to hear of the passing
of Alberta Husch’s brother shortly
before Thanksgiving.
Winter 2018
Recipe Corner
Back in 1995 the Guild put
together a cookbook of
recipes from members.
Sheryl Fitzgerald still has a
copy of Kitchen Rhapsodies and sent in this
recipe from Clare DuPont.
Broccoli with a Flair
1 ½ lbs. fresh broccoli
½ c. water
2 T. vinegar
2 tsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. chicken bouillon granules
1 clove garlic, minced
1 c. onion, sliced very thin and halved
½ c. sweet red pepper, sliced very thin
2 tsp. vegetable oil
¼ c. walnuts, chopped
Using only the flowerets of the broccoli, wash
thoroughly and set aside. Mix water, vinegar
and cornstarch together and set aside. In a large
skillet over medium heat, cook garlic, onion, red
pepper and broccoli in oil, stirring constantly for
3 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender. Add
cornstarch mixture and bring to a boil, stirring
constantly. Cook 1 minute. Put in serving dish
and sprinkle with walnuts. Serves 6.
If you have a favorite recipe you’d like to share,
maybe something from a Wine & Tapas, please
send in a copy.
A new year is like a blank book, and the
pen is in your hands. It is your chance to
write a beautiful story for yourself. Happy
New Year.
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Winter 2018

Candlelight Dinner at Two Rivers Winery was a lovely evening for friendship, wine and fine food.

Fabulous Finds Let others know of your fabulous finds by

sending an email to cswhite60614@yahoo.com
Most people know
so it can be included in the next Guild Notes.
Spoons Bistro & Bakery
(3090 N 12th at
HopeWest’s care center)
If you do Facebook be
as a popular lunch spot
sure to like and follow the
with soups, salads,
Grand Junction
sandwiches and daily specials. But it’s also open
Symphony. You’ll see upcoming events, photos,
in the evening with table service, linens, wine
videos and other posts.
and quiet background music. The menu includes
a range of appetizers, entrees, sides and
desserts. It’s usually not crowded and never too
noisy for pleasant conversation.

Pam Turrell loves eC”s Asian Station, 200 W
Grand Ave, for its fresh take on Chinese food.
The chef never uses MSG and is happy to
accommodate gluten-free diners. Hostess Susan
will immediately make you feel at home.
Because it’s so popular with take-out orders,
your food may take a while to arrive at your
table, but it’s well worth the wait.
Here are some upcoming events to
pencil in on your calendar.
General/focus meeting, Jan. 19
Reception after the concert at the
Avalon, Feb. 9
Springfest luncheon and fashion show,
April 7. Tickets go fast!
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Member Information Puzzle Answers

We want to know about you,

your talents and interests. If
you haven’t already filled out
a simple form, please take a
few minutes and complete the following
information. Then send it off to Sheryl
Fitzgerald at buttolph@bresnan.net or by mail
to her at 331 Athens Way, GJ 81507.

Name …

I enjoy (hobbies/interests) …

Other organizations I am a member of…

Something interesting or unusual about me…

I play(ed) (musical instrument) …

I have been a Guild member for about … years.

GJ Symphony Guild Officers 2017-2018
The best way to communicate with me (am or
Co-President – Sheryl Fitzgerald,
pm/either) is by (phone/email, text, all).
243-6006, buttolph@bresnan.net
For fun I like to do (movies, go for a walk, Co-President – Sarah Catlin, 640-9309,
coffee, etc.) ... sarah411@charter.net
Vice-President for Events – Janet
Shaffer, 549-4189,
bluelakes1@msn.com
Vice-President for Membership – Dee
Humfeld, 263-8989,
humfeldbox@juno.com
Secretary—Sandy Peterson,
(303) 653-1941, sjp.88@outlook.com
Treasurer – Lynne O’Connell,
(510) 798-2527,
lynneoc0131@gmail.com

Board meetings are generally the first

Monday of each month. If you have
something you’d like discussed at a general
meeting, contact Sheryl Fitzgerald so it can
be put on the agenda.
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Winter 2018
Guild Puzzle

Clues are in no particular order. You may want 7. Maestro _____

to consult the membership directory or the 8. Sinners and _____
Symphony website for some. Answers are on 9. Rachmaninoff favorite
page 4. If you can’t complete the placement of 10. Music librarian Paul
answers, email cswhite60614@yahoo.com for 11. First Guild president Cathy
the completed grid. 12. Fiscal year start
13. _____ Baton Competition
1. English or French _____ 14. Reedless wind instrument
2. Fashion show 15. Concert venue
3. A Christmas tradition 16. No-business meeting
4. Month for Cup of Cheer 17. Number of classical concerts in the
5. Kelly’s attire at Oktoberfest series
6. August fundraiser 18. Pianist Linda
19. Percussion instrument