Mrs. Claus Club of North Hills

Invitations are being mailed for our upcoming fundraiser on Sunday, November 3rd at Double Tree Hilton ~ Cranberry. If you haven't received your invitation by end of next week, please let me know via email.

[email protected]

To purchase a Lottery Tree for our annual fundraiser, to honor or memorialize your love one. The Lottery trees will be raffled at the fundraiser.

Please complete the form below and mail to:
Mrs. Claus Club
P.O. Box 621
Allison Park, PA 15101

COST: $35
check payable to: Mrs. Claus Club

The 24" Christmas Tree contains $30 worth of PA Scratch off Lottery tickets and your dedication displayed.
Thank you for your support.

IN MEMORY OF: _________________________
or
IN HONOR OF: ____________________________

DEDICATED BY: ____________________________

Mrs. Claus Ministry has blessed 160 cancer recipients since last fundraiser.

Check out 3 inspirational miraculous testimonies from Stephanie Donati and Rhonda Fries and Debbie Eilinsfeld … each received a comfort basket from Mrs Claus…

The Hampton Township Police Department is sad to announce that yesterday April 30th Sgt Robert Kirsopp passed away. At this time we would ask that you keep him and his family in your thoughts and prayers. He enriched the lives of all who knew him and will truly be missed.

Thomas Vulakovich,
Chief of Police
Hampton Township Police Department

Thank you Student Council Hampton Middle school ..selected Mrs Claus Club of North hills donated $2900 …

If you have submitted a Comfort Basket request through the Mrs Claus website .. .we are having some issues with the form not uploading to the MCC email address. Until we are able to correct the problem, if you have a request and/or submitted a request over the last month please send the information directly to MCC email address: [email protected]

There have been 60 comfort baskets delivered since our annual fundraiser in November 2023.

SAVE the DATE: Sunday, November 3, 2024 Annual Fundraiser

If you have any items you would like to donate for auction baskets, please reach out to us via this email or if you would like to put together an auction basket would be greatly appreciated :)

Thank you,
Jeana Watenpool

Thank you Hampton Police force…No Shave fundraiser and blessing us with $2000

THANK YOU if you were able to attend and donate to our annual fundraiser.

Link below are the pictures taken by our awesome photographer Joan Pierson. Thank you Joan for capturing our event perfectly.

Special thank you to all our volunteers serving at the fundraiser.
Our speakers Officer Rob & Cara + David for blessing our food.

Thank you to our tribe that knit/crochet prayer shawls, sewing pillow cases, angels, port pillows & chemo caps! If you are interested to help in any of these areas please let us know.

We were able to bless 190 recipients with a comfort basket this year. Following up with a phone call and prayer.

Mrs Claus Club 2023 332 new items added to shared album

DATE: Sunday, November 12th 2023
14th Annual Mrs. Claus Club of North Hills FUNDRAISER

NEW Venue: Double Tree HILTON Pittsburgh Cranberry
910 Sheraton Drive
Mars, PA 16046

TIME: Doors Open at 11:30am
BLESSING 12:45 Lunch served immediately following the blessing

Looking forward to seeing you if you have a reservation to attend our sold-out annual fundraiser on Sunday, November 12th
AT A NEW VENUE THIS YEAR .... DOUBLE TREE HILTON (address above)

Here's the menu for brunch that will be served: ASAP if you have dietary restrictions - please notify me by Monday (gluten free or vegetarian meal).
Arcadian Mixed Greens Salad - grape tomato, cucumber, carrots + Chef's Dressing

Parmesan Crusted Chicken, Boursin Sundried Tomato Cream Sauce + Seasonal Vegetable
Fresh Rolls & Butter
Blueberry Mascarpone Lemon Cream Cake
Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Selection of Bigelow Teas, Iced Tea

Any dietary restrictions I need to know today (vegetarian or gluten free option)

ONLY accept CASH when purchasing raffle tickets + ATM Machine at the hotel

70 Auction Baskets (Orange Raffle Ticket)
10 Tickets = $10.00

48 Lottery Trees (Pink Tickets)
10 tickets = $10.00

35 Auction Baskets (Green Raffle Ticket)
10 Tickets = $20.00

50/50 tickets
10 tickets $5.00

15 Item Raffle Table (Red Raffle Ticket)
10 Tickets - $5.00

1. Upcoming fundraiser on Sunday, November 12th ... for those that are attending -- please respond back of any diet restrictions. We are planning a sit down plated lunch this year.

2. We invite you to visit Brighton Store Ross Park Mall
1000 Ross Park Mall Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 in helping to save lives by wearing and sharing beautiful Power of Pink Jewelry that is a beacon of inspiration to all who have been touched by breast cancer.
Our organization has been selected and we will received $10 from each sale of the cancer bracelet. Please stop by the store before the end of the month and support the cause.

Blessings,
Jeana

We have officially sold out for our 2023 fundraiser this year! We are overwhelmed with everyone’s continued support and can't wait to see you on November 12th, 2023.

Hopefully you have received your invitation to our upcoming fundraiser on Sunday, November 12th at Double Tree Hilton ~ Cranberry. If you didn't receive your invitation, please let me know via this email.

If you are interested to purchase a Lottery Tree for our annual fundraiser, to honor or memorialize a love one.

Please complete the form below and mail to:
Mrs. Claus Club
P.O. Box 621
Allison Park, PA 15101

COST: $35 check payable to:
Mrs. Claus Club

The 24" Christmas Tree contains $30 worth of PA Scratch off Lottery tickets and have your dedication displayed.
Thank you for your support.

IN MEMORY OF: _________________________
or
IN HONOR OF: ____________________________

DEDICATED BY: ____________________________

Save the Date: Sunday, November 12th, 2023
Place: Double Tree Hilton PIttsburgh -Cranberry
910 Sheraton Drive, Cranberry Township, PA 16046
TIME: 11:30am - 3:00PM

Currently we have delivered close to 130 cancer comfort baskets since our last fundraiser November 2022.

If you need to request a cancer comfort basket visit our website: MrsClausClub.org for the form.

Mrs. Claus Club – Pittsburgh North Chapter We are the Pittsburgh North Chapter of the Mrs. Claus Club. Our non-profit organization is dedicated to bringing comfort to local women and men undergoing cancer treatment. Women working together to help others during their journey.

SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, November 12, 2023 for our annual fundraiser.

My friend Kathleen Ganster sent me these wonderful events: All activities are free for our Mrs. Claus cancer recipients. Pass the word along .....



Survivor’s Outdoor Experience-East Happenings

Happy spring! Survivor’s Outdoor Experience is hosting three upcoming programs that you are invited to attend.

On Thursday, May 4th, come join SOE and Ken Knapp for a nature walk at Irwin Run. Ken is a Master Naturalist, a Master Birder, and retired assistant naturalist from North Park. We will take an easy 2–3-mile hike along Irwin Run, a natural area that is an Allegheny Land Trust Area and adjacent to North Park. Ken will discuss this natural area including birds, plants, and other critters that we may spot. We will meet at the intersection of Jackson and Irwin Roads in Gibsonia. Those who register will be provided with exact coordinates. The walk begins at 6 p.m. and lasts approximately two hours. The hike is free and open to all cancer survivors, caregivers, friends, and family. Please register at [email protected] or 412-377-8364.



SOE is also partnering with Yoga on Mars for a gentle restorative yoga class on Friday, June 2nd at 7:30 p.m. at Yoga on Mars studio located at 222 Mars Valencia Road, Mars PA 16046.
Again, this class is free for cancer survivors, caregivers, friends, and family. The class is appropriate for everyone – from one who has never practiced yoga to experienced yogis. Space is limited so please register by emailing [email protected] or 412-377-8364 by Weds., May 24th to reserve your spot. Others will be welcome to register for free-will donation after May 24th. For more information on Yoga on Mars, visit: www.yogaonmars.com.



Later this summer, we will be hosting a kayaking paddle at North Park in conjunction with LL Bean. Stay tuned for more information about this event!



Survivor’s Outdoor Experience (SOE) is an educational and recreational organization that has created a program to provide cancer survivors of all ages an opportunity to learn about the benefits of living a healthy and active lifestyle. The program provides a curriculum of informative presentations balanced with recreational activities to assist participants in gaining strength, confidence, and a sense of the future.

By bringing participants together to share rewarding outdoor experiences, SOE also will facilitate the creation of unique friendships, support systems and exceptional memories. These experiences will encourage participants to create positive personal environments for enjoying and sharing a simple appreciation of the beauty of life. https://www.survivorsoutdoorexperience.org/

Survivors Outdoor Experience SOE is a Provider of Outdoor Programs and Presentations Designed for Cancer Survivors.

Headway Winter 2023
3 of our Recipients share their testimonies
Christina DeAndrea
Karen Steinmiller
Karen Rose

Thank you to ALL that attended on Sunday, November 6th for our 12th Annual Mrs. Claus Club of North Hills Celebration Fundraiser ~ renewed membership, monetary donations, auction baskets and ALL the VOLUNTEERS that make handmade items thru the year (chemo port pillows, prayer shawls, pillow cases, chemo caps, mini prayer pillows).

Attached are the pictures, photographer JOAN PIERSON. Joan, you did a wonderful job capturing the event. THANK YOU.

We raised $20,000 (wow) on the day of the event ~ THANK YOU!!! All proceeds after paying the Marriott for the brunch goes directly to the items for the blessing baskets. We, the board members are VOLUNTEERS…. Funds are directly supporting the cancer recipients for a comfort basket request.
As a member you are entitled to request a cancer comfort basket anytime upcoming year.

Grateful for our speakers:
CONNIE KNARR, Blessing and shared her inspirational testimony
CHRISTINA ROTH, Mrs. Claus Club recipient shared her powerful miraculous testimony
JUDY SHISLER, OCN, RN Medical Oncology Passavant Cancer Center shared the amazing job her nurses do and share comfort each and every patient.

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR FUNDRAISER VOLUNTEERS:
BEVERELY BENDIKSEN
HANNAH BRADFIELD
MELISSA BRADFIELD
MARY BREEN
FAITH ANNE CARLE
MARY CHIPPICH
SUE DUDERSTADT
DAVE & SANDY ERDNER
MIKE & LYN GRANT
WAYNE & JAN KAUFMAN
BRENNA KEEFER
JOHN & CAROL KIEFER
CONNIE & DON KNARR
JAN KOWALSKI
VICKI PFALGRAF
JOAN PIERSON
JOSEPHINE PITASSI
JANELLE RECK
JUDY SCOTT
BOB & SHARON SHAFFER
ANGELA & GIANNA SEFSCIK
KEITH & JEANA WATENPOOL
HENNY WEEDEN

MCC 2022 333 new items added to shared album

The 2022 fundraiser is SOLD out!!! If you already mailed your check in, you have a spot.
Thank you and looking forward to seeing you all.

Attached are the past two issues of the UPMC HEADWAY ~ please take a look
Thank you to our John Nicotra. He reaches out to us for our recipients to share their story. If you are interested to share your story, please notify me (jeana).
WINTER 2022 Issue: Features Lisa Vulakovich, Suzanne McCarthy, Connie Knarr
SUMMER 2022 Issue: Features Kelly Wickersty, Deborah Cooke, Cara Caitlin

Thank you to Dave Marko with Marko Promo, Inc (website: Markopromo.espwebsite.com ) order Mrs. Claus mugs thru Dave. The mugs are beautiful and a staple item in our comfort baskets. If you need promotional items for your company, check out his website.

Invitations for our upcoming annual fundraiser, Sunday, November 6th mailed today ~ if you don't receive one please let me know.
Information forthcoming regarding Lottery Forest to purchase for a cancer recipient in honor of / in memory.
We have blessed 147 cancer recipients to date since last November with a comfort basket.

Upcoming Mrs. Claus Club of North Hills Fundraiser at the Pittsburgh Marriott North in Cranberry will be held on Sunday, November 6th. SAVE THE DATE!!

Just a gentle reminder if you are attending our sold-out Mrs. Claus Club of North Hills Fundraiser on Sunday, November 7th.

VENUE: Pittsburgh Marriott North
100 Cranberry Woods Drive
Cranberry Twp, PA 16066

Doors Open: 11:30AM
Lunch served 12:45

There are 110 auction baskets, 17 Lottery Forest Trees + 50/50
WE ONLY ACCEPT CASH OR CHECK when purchasing raffle tickets.

Lottery Forest = 10 Tickets for $10.00
17 Chances to win

50/50 = 10 Tickets for $5.00

Orange Raffle Tickets (70 Baskets in the Atrium)
30 Tickets for $20.00
60 Tickets for $35.00

Green Raffle Tickets (40 Baskets in the Ballroom)
5 Tickets for $5.00
12 Tickets for $10.00

The 2021 Mrs. Claus Fundraiser is SOLD OUT!!

Our upcoming fundraiser is being held on Sunday, November 7th.

We hope you are able to attend ~ we are reducing table count from 12 to 10 to help with social distancing. The event will be capped at 250 guests this year.

We have many, many beautiful auction items and Lottery Forest is available for purchase.

We have delivered 125 comfort baskets to date this year.
Last year, 132 recipients were blessed with a comfort basket.

If you need to request a comfort basket for someone -- please visit our website (MrsClausClub.org) or send us an email with the recipients information.

We thank you for your continued support ~ if you have any questions or concerns please reach out to us.