Happy New Year!!

Our speaker this month is Celeste England with Lawyers for Learning. Contact us to make your reservation.

We are excited about our new meeting location at the Sheraton Hotel!! The Sheraton offers a fantastic buffet with plenty of options including salad and gluten free options. We hope you all will put COALA’s January 12, 2018, luncheon on your calendar and plan to join us to celebrate so much change!

The Sheraton can be accessed via the Underground Concourse so no need to worry about the weather!!! There is also a parking garage attached to the hotel. If you park on the 3rd floor, you can access the hotel directly from the garage. Valet is also available at your cost ($25).

Holiday Luncheon

Happy Holidays COALA Members!

In true COALA fashion, we collected just a few dollars shy of $3,800 in donations for Positive Tomorrows. Even though our quilt is still under construction, you all came together as expected! Sue Walters was the winner of the “Here, Kitty, Kitty, Kitty” quilt. As soon as it is finished, we will make sure to circulate a photo so everyone can see the finished product.

Positive Tomorrows Merry Market Wish List

Positive Tomorrows is currently planning for the annual Merry Market, their holiday program where parents get to shop free of charge for their children, and their students also get to shop for their parents.

They are collecting new, unwrapped gift items in all shapes and sizes to stock the Merry Market by this Monday, December 11.

Can you help?

Check out more info about our holiday programs at https://www.positivetomorrows.org/events/ or in flyer below!

Way to go COALA Members!!

Kudos to all COALA Members and the outstanding participation we had on this year’s School Drive Fundraiser for Positive Tomorrows:

  • We sent Saundra, the volunteer coordinator for Positive Tomorrows, away with over $1,400 in cash and gift card donations as well as an SUV full of school supplies! Thank you all for your support and generosity!
  • Donations can still be made until next Wednesday at Lynn's office.
  • Positive Tomorrows is always in need for volunteers. Contact Saundra or us for more information about opportunities to mentor, chaperone, help with birthday parties, etc.
  • It was really exciting to hear that because of all the generous donors, Positive Tomorrows has purchased land for their new school!! We look forward to hearing more in early 2019!