November 2019 Guild Newsletter

Colorado Springs Philharmonic Guild monthly email newsletter November 2019

From the President

Hope Mena, Board president

It is that time of the year. The hustle and bustle of the holidays can leave us feeling busy and frazzled. Take a moment, friends, to buy your tickets for the upcoming The Nutcracker concerts. There is nothing like sitting down to enjoy the beloved ballet with a child or grandchild to remind you of the magic of the season. We have had wonderful response to our request for volunteers to staff the Guild's Nutcracker Boutique. In fact, we have all the volunteers we need, which is a sign of the strength and involvement of the Guild's membership. Thank you so much for volunteering!

Our Fall Fundraising concert featuring pianist Wiley Skaret was a terrific success, also. We were able to donate to Wiley's foundation, as well as to add additional funds to support the ongoing work of the Guild. We have also recently completed our annual Membership Directory. They are in the mail to you. Make sure to hold on to it and use it to keep in touch with fellow Guild members.

Enjoy family, friends, and your love of music during the upcoming holiday season. Stay warm. Stay connected and we hope to see you at the Guild's holiday party, starting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17. RSVP here. We will see you in December at the Deco Lounge inside the beautiful Fine Arts Center.

Most sincerely,
Hope Mena
Guild Board President

Photos from November's fundraiser

Treasurer's Report: October 31, 2019

"A Night In" - The Broadmoor offers a special package to Philharmonic Guild members

The Broadmoor Resort is offering a special discounted rate on a hotel room stay, plus a complimentary reception from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20 for the price of $300. Enjoy hors'd'oeuvres and a cash bar with fellow Guild members, as well as an overnight stay at the beautiful Broadmoor Resort–fully decked out for the holidays.
If interested, you may purchase tickets to the Broadmoor Holiday Show (featuring Debby Boone) here.

Deadline for reserving a room at this special rate is Friday, Dec. 6.

SAVE THE DATE:
Upcoming Guild Programs

The Guilld's holiday party is Tuesday, December 17, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. inside the Deco Lounge at the Fine Arts Center. We will enjoy an evening of food and traditional Christmas music. We look forward to your attendance.

Our January program will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wed. Jan. 15 inside the Penrose Room at the Broadmoor World Arena. We will hear from Colorado College Associate Professor Ryan Banagale.

In February, we will enjoy listening to the performances of the winners of the Youth Symphony's Young Artist Awards. This concert will be held at Packard Hall (Colorado College), 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wed. Feb. 19

RSVP for the monthly program here.

Upcoming Nutcracker Boutique

The CSPhilharmonic Guild's Nutcracker Boutique is now fully staffed for the upcoming The Nutcracker concerts.

Another way to support the Nutcracker Boutique is through the buying of our first ever KINGS RAFFLE. We have five gorgeous nutcrackers to raffle away and the price can't be beat. A mere $20 buys five opportunities to win one nutcracker or all five with retail values between $150-$200.

Contact the raffle chair, Susan Callahan at smcall217@aol.com to purchase your tickets. She can even fill out your information for you over the phone or email!