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August 2024

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LEADER'S MESSAGE

Hi Kosmos Members!

I want to welcome our new Board, Leaders, and Coordinators for our 2024-2025 Kosmos year. Thank you all for volunteering your time!

A friendly reminder to all members that it is time to renew your annual membership of $25.00, with $20.00 more if you want your calendar and newsletter mailed to you for the year.

I am encouraging you all to keep your calendar on the fridge, or in a spot you will see daily, and mark the events you want to attend so you don't miss out. I put mine on my phone calendar as it pops up the day of the event. The more events you attend the more opportunities you have to get to know our group better and to make friends. We are sending out a year-end membership list with the postal mail and e-mail versions of this newsletter so you can call people and go to events together.

I hope you all have been enjoying the Summer. I look forward to seeing you during the year ahead.

—Sue R., Kosmos Leader

Sue's Quote Of The Month:

KOSMOS BOARD MEETING

Thursday, August 1
SportsPage
6 S. Cascade Street
Kennewick
Lunch: 12:00 Noon
Meeting: 1:00 PM

As of August, we're back to our noontime Board Meetings at the SportsPage! It will be regularly scheduled for the first Thursday of the month, same time, same place, for the remainder of the 2024-25 Kosmos fiscal year.

All Kosmos members are welcome to attend Board Meetings, so do come join us if your schedule allows!

AUGUST 1 IS THE DEADLINE FOR THE LAST 2024 BASEBALL GAME TIX

Saturday, August 10
Gesa Stadium
6200 Burden Blvd.
Pasco
BBQ: 6:05 PM
Game Time: 7:05 PM

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We've got one final game and all-you-can-eat barbeque slated for this year when the Tri-City Dust Devils take on their rivals, the Spokane Indians, on Saturday, August 10.

Tickets are $30 each, but include an all-you-can-eat BBQ dinner of burgers, hot dogs, potato chips, and all you can drink Budweiser and Coke products, plus your parking pass. Also included are box seats near Dusty's Deck, which is the covered area on the first base line where the BBQ is held.

If you are interested in going, please call Carolyn by August 1, so she can buy enough tickets to reserve the box seats.

For more details about this and other newsletter items, please see the postal mail or e-mail versions of this newsletter.

REMINDER IF YOU GOT TICKETS: NEAL MCCOY CONCERT IS AUGUST 4

Sunday, August 4
Clover Island (in east end lot next to hotel)
435 Clover Island Drive
Kennewick
6:00 PM

If you bought tickets through Kosmos for the Neal McCoy concert on Clover Island, we'll see you at our table there! The opening act is regional long-time band Foolish Fortune.

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We warmly welcome these new members:

Helen D.
Roger J.

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LET'S PLAY BUNCO AGAIN!

Thursday, August 15
Richland Public Library
Conference Room A
955 Northgate Drive
Richland
1:00 PM

Bunco is a dice game with players divided into four groups of four who try to score points while taking turns rolling 3 dice. Winners at the end of a series of games win money.

For our Bunco Party, you need to bring $5.50 in one-dollar bills and quarters, an appetizer or dessert, and your own non-alcoholic beverage. Bottled water will be provided.

If you plan to attend, please call hostess Sue R. and let her know!

Directions: The Richland Library is located at the corner of Northgate Drive and Swift Blvd., in Richland, kitty-corner from Kadlec Hospital.

MONTHLY MOVIE MATINEE

Wednesday, August 21
Fairchild Cinemas
5020 Convention Drive
Pasco

You will be notified of the chosen movie title and movie time in our Sunday e-mail announcements, or by phone call, prior to August 21.

JOIN US FOR "THE BEST WEEK OF SUMMER" AT THE FAIR

"The Best Week of Summer" begins Saturday, August 17, for the 76th year of the Benton-Franklin Fair and Horse Heaven Round-up, with the Grand Parade in downtown Kennewick from 10:00 AM to Noon. Bring your lawn chair and invite friends and family to join you for the show.

Events continue that evening with the Demolition Derby in the Lithia RAM Arena, beginning at 6:30 PM, and continue the following week with the Horse Heaven Round-up starting Tuesday, August 20, and running through Saturday, August 24.

Full details of all events and entertainment, along with a map of the fairgrounds, are available online at www.bentonfranklinfair.com.

We especially invite all Kosmos members to join those of us who always attend the Thursday night "Tough Enough to Wear Pink" rodeo honoring breast cancer survivors. Wear pink on Thursday, August 22 to show your support.

Prior to the rodeo, we'll gather Thursday afternoon in the 3 Eyed Fish Wine Garden & Tap House, at the Fair, to visit after shopping for our fair-food dinner. Thursday also features "$2 Bites" at many food stands from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Check the Fair brochure when you enter for details on these inexpensive deals on food!!!

The rodeo starts at 7:00 PM. Please note that all rodeo seats are now reserved! Several Kosmos members have already reserved seats for August 22 in the Silver Bullet Section D, Row G. Please do come join us!!!

Note: Josh Turner is the Main Stage concert star for the evening, if the rodeo isn't your thing.

A single-day admission to the Fair is $5.00 (plus fees) for seniors. Rodeo tickets are an extra $10.00 (plus fees). To get tickets, you can visit the Fair Office at 812 W. Washington St., Pasco, or call the Fair Office at 509-222-3749. You can also buy your tickets online. Please note that Fair and Rodeo tickets are not being sold this year at Ranch and Home as in the past. You can ride the transit bus to the fair, from selected locations, for free this year.

Yee-haw!!!

COMING UP NEXT: THE KOSMOS ANNUAL LABOR DAY PICNIC!!!

Monday, September 2, 2024
Hood Park Main Gazebo
Burbank, WA
Social Hour: 12:00 Noon
Lunch: 1:00 PM

The festivities begin at noon with checking in and socializing. The main meal will begin at 1:00 PM. Kosmos will provide fried chicken, as well as all serving utensils, plates, and tableware. You are asked to bring appetizers, salads, or desserts to go with the chicken. (Please have all desserts pre-cut to serve!)

Although there is a lot of seating in the Gazebo, feel free to bring your own chairs. Also bring what you want to drink, but keep in mind that this is a Corps of Engineers park; alcoholic beverages are prohibited. Remember to bring and wear your name tags so everyone will know who you are.

Horse races will be held, so be sure to bring your dollar bills to get in on this fun event!

Guests are welcome to come and bring a dish as well. They will be charged a $5 fee—or they can join Kosmos that day in lieu of the $5 fee.

Please plan to come socialize at our good old-fashioned Labor Day picnic!!!

Directions: Go east on Hwy. 12 toward Walla Walla, cross the Snake River bridge, take the first exit, then go right at the roundabout to cross the highway to Route 124. You'll see the sign to turn left into Hood Park. As you head into the park, turn left into the parking lot at the Kosmos sign. The gazebo will be on your right.

MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS ARE DUE DURING THE MONTH OF AUGUST

Kosmos Social Club annual membership fees are now due for the 2024-25 year. We ended the 2023-24 Kosmos fiscal year with 90 members. A list is included with the postal mail and e-mail versions of this newsletter. We hope to grow even larger and stronger this coming year!

Your annual donations are used to support Kosmos' outings such as our Memorial Day and Labor Day picnics and to entitle you to a significant discount on tickets to our gala Christmas party.

Your membership renewal, accompanied by a Membership Form (included with the postal mail and e-mail versions of this newsletter, and available on the Kosmos Social Club Website), can be mailed to Kosmos, P.O. Box 4506, Pasco, WA, 99302, or can be given to one of our Leaders at any dinner or other Kosmos event. If your contact information (address, phone, e-mail) has not changed, you need only insert your name and signature on the form with your money or check. But a form MUST accompany your membership fee.

   

DARTS OR POOL, ANYONE???

   

The Activity Committee would like to know how many members are interested in games of darts or pool. Are you interested in being more active than simply getting together to eat at restaurants? We would love to schedule weekly or monthly games of darts and/or pool, which could include food and drink.

Please let us know your interest by contacting Roger J.

AN INVITE TO A DANCE & MUSIC SHOW BENEFIT FOR ANIMALS

Saturday, September 7
Anything Goes Show
Kennewick Eagles
115 N. Fruitland
Kennewick
4:00 - 6:00 PM

One of our Kosmos members, Gloria E., is among the several costumed dance group dancers and singers performing in the Anything Goes show to benefit animals at local pet shelters. Doors open at 3:15 PM for this annual event.

Sadly, due to inflation, many animals are being abandoned. The lucky ones are given to shelters. This show raises money for our local shelters to buy food for these animals until adopted. Last year, $2,500 was raised and food was provided to five shelters in our area.

Tickets are $12, and are on sale now by calling Diane L. or Sandi F. Feel free to bring cat or dog food or treats to donate, or an extra check to help local vets care for injured or ill animals. If you can't make it to the show but still want to donate, contact Diane, Sandi, or Gloria!

NEW ACTIVITY: MONTHLY KOSMOS FOOTBALL PARTIES

Sunday, September 22
Seattle Seahawks vs. Detroit Lions
Quail Springs Apartments Rec Room
4711 N. Dallas Road
West Richland
12:30 PM (Game time: 1:05 PM)

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Here's something new we're going to try for those of us who are football fans: Once a month, let's get together, bring our favorite snack and beverage, and cheer our Seahawks on as we watch the game together.

Sue R. has reserved the recreation room at Quail Springs Apartments for our first football party on Sunday, September 22. If this proves popular, we'll do the same, monthly, October through January.

Full details and directions will be in your September Kosmos Konnector!

SPECIAL EVENT HOSTS NEEDED

We are looking for people to host events in their homes or community clubhouses. It is a great way to get to know more of your Kosmos friends!

Kosmos provides the supplies (napkins, paper plates, both serving and eating utensils, and has access to two card tables and 8 chairs, if needed). Everyone brings food to share. Members need to RSVP so the host or hostess can establish a size limit for their home or community facility.

For example, we need hosts for our October Chili Feed and our February Superbowl Party. We also welcome ideas for any other activities or events you'd like to host at your home!

Please contact Sue R. or Carolyn W. if you are interested in hosting!

2024-2025 KOSMOS SOCIAL CLUB BOARD KOSMOS SOCIAL CLUB LEADERS
Leader	Sue R.
Assistant Leader	Jan A.
Secretary	Donna W.
Treasurer	Claudia T.
Activities	Carolyn W.
Membership	Marsha H.
Newsletter	Sharon G.
KOSMOS SOCIAL CLUB COORDINATORS
ACTIVITIES COORDINATORS
Calling	Sharon W.
Games	OPEN
Reservations	Donna W.
Supplies	Roger J.
MEMBERSHIP COORDINATORS
Name Tags	Sandy R.
Sunshine	Pat J.
NEWSLETTER COORDINATORS
E-Mailing	Sandy R.
Facebook	Sharon G.
Mailing	Carol H.
Website	Tim M.

If you are interested in the open position, please contact Sue R.

KOSMOS CONTACT INFO

Mailing address:
Kosmos Social Club
PO Box 4506
Pasco, WA 99302

Website:
www.kosmossocialclub.com

E-mail:
kosmossocialclub@gmail.com

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KOSMOS ACTIVITY CALENDAR—AUGUST 2024

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MAIN STAGE CONCERTS FOR THE 2024 BENTON-FRANKLIN FAIR & RODEO

• Tuesday, August 20: Craig Morgan
• Wednesday, August 21: Beach Boys
• Thursday, August 22: Josh Turner
• Friday, August 23: Goo Goo Dolls
• Saturday, August 24: La Original Band El Limón

If interested in going to any of these concerts, call on some Kosmos friends to go enjoy them with you!!!

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