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September 2024

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LEADER'S MESSAGE

Hi Kosmos Members!

We have had quite a summer with all this heat. My heart goes out to the many firefighters, including my son-in-law, who have spent most of their summer battling fires.

But cooler days are with us now. Fall is a great time to get out to our Kosmos events with the weather being so much more enjoyable.

Our Labor Day picnic can be a great opportunity to get outdoors and socialize with Kosmos friends. There is also a chance that you can win money at our horse race event that day. Bring your dollars and bet on the horse that you think will win.

Also, it will be a great time to renew your membership for another year. Wishing you all a wonderful September!

—Sue R., Kosmos Leader

Sue's Quote Of The Month:

Hope your day is as AMAZING as you are!

JOIN US FOR THE KOSMOS ANNUAL LABOR DAY PICNIC!!!

September 2, 2024
Hood Park Main Gazebo
Burbank, WA
Social: 12:00 Noon
Meal: 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!) 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.

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, and 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!

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.

KOSMOS BOARD MEETING

Thursday, September 5
SportsPage
6 S. Cascade Street
Kennewick
Lunch: 12:00 Noon
Meeting: 1:00 PM

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

REMINDER: YOU'RE INVITED TO A BENEFIT SHOW 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 groups 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.

Tickets are $12, and can be obtained by calling Diane L. or Sandi F. Feel free to bring cat or dog dood 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!

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

JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL FRIDAY DINNER AT THE PASCO EAGLES

Friday, September 13
Pasco Eagles
2829 W. Sylvester
Pasco
4:00 PM

The club opens at 4:00 PM with dinner served from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, and live music with country band Swing Shift starting at 6:00 PM. Order from the menu or enjoy the special offered that night.

You do not have to be an Eagles member: just sign in at the door as a guest of Kosmos. We hope you will be interested in staying for the great music. If you do stay, please pay the $5.00 cover charge at the door.

MONTHLY BREAKFASTS ARE NOW ON MONDAYS AT 9:30 AM

Monday, September 16
Village Bistro
5215 W. Clearwater Ave.
Kennewick
9:30 AM

To standardize the day and time of our monthly breakfast, we've settled on the second or third Monday of the month (depending on the number of Mondays in the month) and a 9:30 AM gathering time, which some members have said is a better time.

Leader Sue R. is hosting. Our breakfasts will rotate among Kosmos member favorites like this month's Village Bistro, as well as Andy's Coffee Break (both in Kennewick), Sterling's at Queensgate, and Andy's North in Pasco.

MONTHLY MOVIE MATINEE

Wednesday, September 18
Fairchild Cinemas Pasco
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 September 18. Those who take in the movie often decide to go somewhere nearby for happy hour or dinner after the movie.

THE SEPTEMBER GAME DAY HOSTESS IS BEV B.

Saturday, September 21
Richland
1:00 PM

Please bring finger food or a dessert to share with others, plus your own beverage. A wide variety of games are available, or bring one of your favorites to enjoy with other members.

Please remember to call Bev to reserve your spot at the tables.

NEW ACTIVITY: MONTHLY KOSMOS FOOTBALL PARTIES

Sunday, September 22
Seattle Seahawks vs. Miami Dolphins*
West Richland
12:30 PM (Game time: 1:05 PM)

Here's something new for members who are football fans. Once a month, let's get together, bring our favorite snacks and beverage, and cheer our Seattle Seahawks on as we watch the game together.

We will meet at Sue R.'s apartment complex recreation room. Sue asks that everyone meet at the rec room at 12:30 PM so that we all can get settled prior to game time at 1:05 PM. For sports fans who get serious about watching their game, please note: There's a room where the game will be viewed and a separate room where we will set out our snacks and beverages and be able to chat.

Our first football party will have the Seahawks squaring up against the Miami Dolphins. [*Editor's Note: We were misinformed last month and incorrectly announced that the Seahawks would be playing the Detroit Lions that day.]

If this proves popular, we'll do these football parties once a month through January.

IT'S BINGO TIME AGAIN!

Saturday, September 28
Richland Public Library
Conference Room A
955 Northgate Drive
Richland
1:00 - 4:00 PM

Our Bingo for Pennies has been a big hit with members, so Sue R. is hosting another Bingo for Pennies afternoon at the Richland Library's Conference Room A.

Come on out for a fun afternoon playing bingo with your Kosmos friends. You will purchase bingo cards for 5 cents each. Money goes into a pot. The winner wins the pot.

Bring a snack and a dollar's worth of pennies and nickels. Bottled water will be available, but you can also bring your own non-alcoholic beverage.

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.

SAVE THE DATE FOR A FUN AFTERNOON AT TEE TIME

Sunday, October 6
Tee Time
2203 W. 4th St.
Kennewick
2:00 PM

We've a fun afternoon planned at the new Tee Time, the largest indoor mini-golf facility in Washington, on Sunday, October 6th. It's located in the Midtown Plaza in Kennewick, at the corner of 4th and Vancouver.

Besides an 18-hole miniature golf course, they have arcade games, shuffleboard and pool tables, a bar, and snacks. It should make for a fun day!!!

All the details will be in your October Kosmos Konnector.

ALSO SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR FALL FROLIC & CHILI FEED

Saturday, October 12
Affinity at Southridge
5207 W. Hildebrand Blvd.
Kennewick
12:00 Noon to 3:00 PM

Our annual Fall Frolic is a fun time for one last outdoor gathering before the weather gets a little cooler. It will be held on the covered outdoor patio at Affinity at Southridge.

We need a few volunteers to provide chili for our Fall Frolic. Please notify Carolyn W. if you'd like to provide a batch of your special chili for all to try!

Those not bring chili are asked to bring chili "condiments" and "go-withs", such as shredded cheese, sour cream, diced onions, Fritos® or nacho chips, cornbread, or appetizers or desserts. Hot dogs and buns will be provided by the club for those who want chili dogs.

Details and directions will be in the October Kosmos Konnector, but mark your calendar now to attend.

DARTS & POOL EVENINGS GETTING ORGANIZED

Roger J. is getting several members together who have expressed interest in playing pool or darts and/or shuffleboard. He'll invite them for the first outing or two at one of our local pubs. Once the "bugs" are worked out to ensure all will have a fun time, we'll add this kind of social event to our monthly activities calendar so more members can participate.

SPECIAL EVENT HOSTS NEEDED

We are always 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, and both serving and eating utensils, and even access to two card tables and 8 chairs, if needed). Everyone brings food to share. Members RSVP so the hosts can establish a size limit for their homes or community facilities.

For example, we need a host for our February Super Bowl 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!

MEMBER RENEWALS ARE DUE!

Kosmos Social Club annual membership fees are now due for the 2024-25 year. If you don't have your renewal in yet, please do so as soon as possible or bring it to our Labor Day Picnic!

Membership forms were sent out in July with the Kosmos Konnector, but are also available from any Board member or on our website, www.kosmossocialclub.com. Your 2024-25 membership renewal, accompanied by a new membership form, can be mailed in or given to any Leader at any Kosmos event or activity.

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—SEPTEMBER 2024

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NO-HOST EVENTS

• All-Senior Picnic
  September 12
  11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  HAPO Center, Pasco


• Christ The King Sausage Fest
  September 20-21


• Greater Prosser Balloon Rally
  September 27-29

These are no-host events, but call a Kosmos friend or two and go check these out! Many Kosmos members attend the All-Senior Picnic!

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