DECEMBER LUNCHEON
December 18, 2025 
​Ramada Inn
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NOTICE: Drop off time for donated items is 10am
Someone will be at the meeting room door to receive your items.

Doors open at 10:30am for check-in/social time and our meeting will begin at 11:00am. (Please do not arrive any earlier as the room will not be ready for seating).  
 
LUNCHEON COST:  $25.  All attendees must contact Barbara Metallo to confirm their reservation. Make your check payable to MANDARIN WOMEN’S CLUB and contact Barbara for mailing instructions.
  Checks must be received by December 8th.  There will be no exceptions.
Be sure to note on your check if you prefer a Chef’s Salad.


BUFFET MENU
Beef Stew
Carrots & Mashed Potatoes
​Salad
Rolls and Butter
Assorted Cookies
Coffee, Ice Tea and Water 

Chef’s Salad is offered as an alternative to the menu.  If the salad is desired, it must be noted on the reservation email or check. No changes can be made after reservation deadline. NOTE: Salad dressings available are Italian, Light Italian, or Ranch only.
 
PROGRAM
HOLIDAY SPECIAL – MEMBERS ONLY
 
It is that time of year again. Time for our annual Holiday Chance Drawing. We hope that everyone that attends brings 1 or 2 gifts. The more gifts, the more chances there are to win! Some suggestions for gifts: holiday decorations, wine, glasses, baskets with a theme of goodies, plants, napkins and tablecloth, crafts, jewelry, gift cards, candles, pillows, dish towels, serving pieces, etc. No recycled gifts please! If you are bringing a home-made recipe, please include the ingredients. This activity serves as a fundraiser for the club. You purchase a sheet for $10 (CASH ONLY), and it has 25 tickets/chances. You put the tickets in baskets by the gifts that you are interested in WINNING.
Happy Shopping & Happy Winning!


***** Socials – Christmas Dinners *****
This year we will have two dinners, December 6 and December 13. The price is $60 per person for a 5-course meal. If you did not make your reservation, contact Shirley Wright to see if there is still space. 

Other Events

Antiques: December 5 – Avonlea Antique Mall behind the CVS at Baymeadows and Philips Highway. We will meet at the entryway at 11am to start our browsing. At 12 noon we will gather at the Full Circle Restaurant inside Avonlea (near the entrance and restrooms). Be sure to save room for a piece of one of their wonderful cakes (or get a doggy box). That Friday is the Christmas Grand Opening and all the vendors will have their newest finds on display.
 
Travel: December 10 - We have 8 spots available to view the Night of Lights in St Augustine by boat on December 10 at 7:00pm. We will meet at the Hobby Lobby parking lot at 4:45 for an early meal at St Mary’s and carpool to the event. Price for boat tour is $39 per person, please make checks out to Mandarin Women’s Club at time of sign up. Waiver will need to be signed.  Contact Judy Baier for info.
 
Recipe Exchange: December 10 – 11:30am - Time to dust off your favorite Christmas dishes for Recipe Exchange which will be held at the home of Debbie Solano. Remember to bring $2.00, a copy of your recipe, containers for leftovers, and an appetite.
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Mah Jongg has two groups on two different dates:
TEAM A: December 15, 12:30 pm - Contact Mary Kay Weis if you are interested in playing with Team A

TEAM B: December 22, 12:30 pm - Meets on the 4th Monday of every month at HarborChase. If you are an experienced player and interested in joining this group, please contact Sarah Sallas-Herring,
 
These activities are not available in December: CONTINENTAL RUMMY, MOVIE MANIA, MARATHON BRIDGE, and NIGHT TRAIN
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