Monthly Newsletter

November / Edition 6

 
President's Message
Kelli Alsup
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It's Time!!!!

We are just 10 days away from Taste of the Holidays! The excitement is building, and before we know it, we will be rolling up our sleeves and turning all those months of planning into one incredible event!

We will be working at the Mayborn Center on Tuesday, November 17, and Wednesday, November 18, leading up to the big event on Thursday, November 19. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Taste Chair, Linda Moore.

We will NOT have a Program Meeting on November 24. Instead, we are trading our meeting agenda for a little celebration at the Taste After Party at the Temple Children's Museum! We will gather as soon as everything is cleaned up and back in storage. The Hospitality Committee will provide snacks and beverages for everyone to enjoy.

This is our time to finally sit down, brag on each other, recognize our Taste Newbies, laugh, and share all those near catastrophes we somehow managed to keep hidden from one another throughout the week! Let's have no paper towels in the greens, no dumpster diving, and please, please, PLEASE don't break the walk-in cooler! Let's try to make it through this Taste without adding any new stories to our collection!

I cannot wait to work alongside each of you, see everyone in action, and continue strengthening the friendships that make our Altrusa family so special. There is a tremendous amount of work that goes into this event, but there is also a tremendous amount of heart. Every member brings something important to the table, and together, we make the magic happen!

And don't forget your white shirt, black pants, Altrusa apron, and COMFORTABLE SHOES! Trust me, your feet will thank you!

Let's make this a Taste to remember!

Puzzle Group Socials 
Two more puzzle groups met for their small group socials and had an amazing time. The Edge pieces went square dancing and despite our best efforts to be wall flowers, found that when forced onto the floor, you actually have a lot of fun. Thank you to Barb Sorge and the Killeen Kickers for hosting us. The Bridge pieces met at Taryn Cox's home for Bunko.  The competition was turned up a notch when we realized there were prizes. (At least it was for me.) Thank you Taryn for hosting and introducing us to corn on our nachos. Both events welcomed new(er) members and it was great to get to know them better. 
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We have been busy making a difference and showing appreciation to some of the unsung heroes in our community. Here are some pictures of us helping teachers at Western Hills Elementary and delivering Thank you packages to Temple Firefighters. 
CALENDAR
ASTRA Team Meeting
Nov. 09, 2026 5:30 p.m.
2026-2027 Business Meeting
Nov. 10, 2026 12:00 p.m.
TOH Chair Meeting
Nov. 10, 2026 5:30 p.m.
2026-2027 Program Meeting
Nov. 24, 2026 12:00 p.m.
Chrome & Carols Prep
Nov. 30, 2026
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Chrome & Carols 2026
Dec. 01, 2026
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
2026-2027 Board Meeting
Dec. 01, 2026 12:00 p.m.
2nd Annual Cookie Exchange
Dec. 03, 2026
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Member Birthdays
Ginger Tolbert
November 4
 
Dorothy Granfor
November 6
 
Patsy Sulak
November 6
 
Carol McDuffie
November 7
 
Harmony Bramlett
November 18
 
Sherry Woodard
November 27
 
Susie Dawson
November 29
 
Alyssa Gilmore
November 30
 
Tamara Tapman
December 5
 
Sharon Wilson
December 10
 
Paige Hooten
December 11
 
Sue Fetherman
December 12
 
Jennifer Adams
December 13
 
Phyllis Renfrow
December 13
 
Barbara Cardinal-Sorge
December 16
 
Rebecca Marek
December 19
 
Pam Krumnow
December 21
 
Sharon Folks
December 22
 
Toni Emerson
December 27