Women of NVHC – Supporting one Another, our Temple and our Extended Community

Celebrating, Learning, and Giving with Acts of Loving Kindness

A Note from Your Co-Presidents

Peggy Nelson and Deb Meland

The Women of NVHC are excited to kick off another year of sisterhood and friendship, charity and care!

We welcome and encourage you to join our vibrant and energetic group. You will make connections, providing that sense of warmth, acceptance, and belonging we need to support us through all life’s ups and downs.

The dictionary defines “support” as a “thing that bears the weight of something and keeps it upright.” Women of NVHC offers this to you: a place where friends become family, a place to know you belong, a place to gather, share food, laugh, and talk, and a place to catch you when you need to cry.

We are an inclusive community for all NVHC women,– married, partnered, single, divorced, or widowed – with or without children – Jewish and non-Jewish – those that identify as a woman — we welcome all. And, if you are a new NVHC member, we welcome you with one year of free membership to Women of NVHC.

A dedicated Board and Committee Chairs create a dynamic calendar of events. And we are always open to new ideas. Please do not hesitate to contact us with an idea, an interest, or a new way to make connections; we welcome your thoughts and help in developing new programs and events (contact info below). As a member, you will receive our weekly emails on Monday mornings detailing upcoming events, such as:

* Chocolate & Champagne – November 2. Not to be Missed!

* Book Discussions – November 9, including a discussion with the author!

* Small Group Gatherings at area restaurants – Try new places and foods.

* Mah Jongg Tournament.

* Membership Gatherings (winter and spring).

* Women’s Passover Celebration.

* Tikkun Olam Projects (e.g., volunteering at Women Giving Back).

Yearly dues and fundraising go to subsidize our activities and to support NVHC (e.g., camp scholarships, school programs, gifts for B’nai Mitzvah students, Confirmation students, and congregational engagement, such as social events).

Join the Women of NVHC; make deep and lasting connections and feel the warmth and support of belonging. Join us for exciting and interesting educational programs, social events and just plain fun. We look forward to welcoming you.

Annual Membership Dues:

$_____ New NVHC Temple Member July 1, 2025-2026 – $0

$_____ NVHC Temple Member – $40

$___­­­­­__ NOT an NVHC Temple Member – $60

$_____ Additional Donation Amount

Method of Payment: On-Line: thru SQUARE: https://square.link/u/Tzhi4eVG (Please use this link so that dues and donations are processed for WONVHC)

Mail or drop off Check made payable to Women of NVHC at the NVHC office. (please do not send cash in the mail)

Want a paper membership form?  Click here.

No one is turned away.  Contact us by email for any concerns.

L’Shalom,

Peggy Nelson and Deb Meland
Women of NVHC Co-Presidents

Questions or Ideas? Please Email us at ShowClick Here to View Contact Information

Upcoming Events

Chocolate and Champagne Lunch Event- November 2

Women of NVHC Book Club

November 9 @ 2:00 pm
Learn more

Current Collection Drives/Social Action Initiatives

Women of NVHC Clothing Drive – Year Round

Gently used women’s and children’s clothing and accessories to Women Giving Back, to provide free clothing to homeless women and their children (Women Giving Back (WGB) box in the Sanctuary coat closet.

More About Women of NVHC

Leadership

Officers

Co-President: Peggy Nelson

Co-President: Deb Meland

Vice President: Rebecca Trager

Secretary: Lori Muhlstein

Treasurer: Heidi Mitnick

Immediate Past Presidents:  Marsha Sheinman

Board Members / Program Chairs

Boutique/Judaica Shop: Fay Gubin

Online Sales: Fay Gubin

Assist with Sales and Boutique: Ellyn Krause Pontell and Linda Disselkamp

Assistant Treasurer: Fay Gubin

Communications: Newsletter & Website: Nina Falci

Fundraising: Ellen Ranard

Good and Welfare: Judy Selberg

Membership: Joyce Schueftan

Programming: Meryl Hirschland

Social Action: Norma De Beer

Board Members / Liaison Positions

Religious School and Early Childhood Education: Vacant

Non-Board Positions

Communications: Newsletter & Website: Irene James

Membership Forms

Membership Form Online Version

Women of NVHC Membership Form 2025-26 Paper Version

For Membership Renewals, you may send a check or pay on line at this link

Social Action/Collection Drives

Women of NVHC’s social action focuses on women and children in the local community. We  organize volunteer days, participate in community walks and other events, and support NVHC’s social action program.

We also have several ongoing collection drives:

  • Gently used winter coats, gloves and (new) hats to support Cornerstones (Collection box is located in the Sanctuary coat closet from November – January).  More information at: Sisterhood Annual Coat Drive
  • Used cell phones for the Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Violence (JCADA)  Donate phones with or without chargers, and place in the “Women Giving Back” box in the Sanctuary coat closet. JCADA will delete the data and reset the phone.  More information at: Cell Phone Collection
  • Knit or Crochet Pieces for Warm up America Warm up America collects pieces to make into blankets for those in need.  (Pieces will be collected from the Women Giving Back collection box in the Sanctuary coat closet.)  More information and instructions at: Warm Up America
  • Gently used women’s and children’s clothing and accessories and travel size toiletries to Women Giving Back, to provide free clothing to homeless women and their children (Women Giving Back (WGB) box in the Sanctuary coat closet),

Women of NVHC Board Documents

Constitution & Bylaws as amended 2024 (1)

Women of NVHC Board Meetings

Monthly on Mondays at NVHC (usually the second Monday of the month, unless the date conflicts with a holiday).

Questions?  Please contact our President Peggy Nelson at Women of NVHC President@NVHCreston.org