Phoenix DZ alums Ann Santos (Zeta Chi, University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point), Arlis Legler (Zeta Upsilon, Winona State), and Mary Georgeson (Zeta Upsilon) load games and books for delivery to the new Cancer Treatment Centers of America facility in Goodyear, Arizona. 

On February 14, Phoenix DZ alums celebrated Valentine's Day and Arizona Statehood Day. They wore red in observance of Women's Heart Health Month. Collections of personal items for Support Our Troops and games and books for the Valley's new Cancer Treatment Centers of America facility also took place. 

From Carol...

Last February 7 I took part in Pensacola's 10th annual Double Bridge Run. This run crosses 2 bridges as runners leave mainland Pensacola, crossing the Pensacola Bay Bridge (3 miles long), running across Gulf Breeze, and then over the Bob Sikes Bridge. The race finished at Pensacola Beach, right where Hemingway's Grille is located. I did the second bridge event (5K) instead of the whole 9.3 miles!! Had a good time too- 36:48- a good time for me considering asthma and 8 heart stents! Weather was PERFECT! 

Carol Sweeney

From Kimberly...

My boyfriend Dave and I spent two weeks trekking around Argentina in January 2009. We started in Buenos Aires and the flew to Patagonia where we visited San Carlos de Bariloche, El Calafate and Ushuaia. In San Carlos de Bariloche, we went white water rafting on the Argentina/Chile border, ate lots of amazing steak and drank tons of fabulous red Malbec, a regional wine from Mendoza, Argentina. In El Calafate, we spent the day trekking on the Perito Moreno glacier, which was absolutely amazing- by far the coolest nature experience I've had to date. And in Ushuaia, billed as the Southernmost city in the world, we went hiking and canoeing in the national park and visited a penguin rookery where we walked amongst hundreds of Magellenic penguins. After out 9 days in Patagonia, we were back up to Buenos Aires for the remainder of our trip and we saw all the major sites there- Recoleta Cemetery, La Boca, Puerto Madero, Cafe Tortoni and Avenido 9 de Julio. 

Our two weeks in Argentina were amazing- the food was exceptional and the people were incredibly friendly. We can't wait to go back! 

Kimberly Sambrook

It's been a crazy year! I had to miss the September meeting because I was out of town for my husband's sister's wedding, then we were in Italy for the October meeting and out of town for my birthday the weekend of the Christmas Tea. Now, believe it or not I will be missing the February meeting as my husband and I will be moving to Hawaii on the 11th. We're going to be relocating there for a couple years as he will be managing a couple of military construction projects in Oahu. The move has all come about very quickly within the last two weeks. His company asked him to transfer and we couldn't pass up such a fantastic opportunity. As of now I have no idea what I will be doing once we get there. I'm definitely taking a month or so off to get us settled and enjoy some much needed R&R. I'll keep you posted as things progress.

Abbey Price (Xi Omega, Purdue)

I am so thrilled that we finally have a new grand-baby. David Ryan Spencer was born on Sunday, February 1st at 12:22 PM. He was born at home with a midwife in attendance and I was privileged to be there. It was amazing! I am a full supporter of home births now in the right circumstances and with the right midwife.  

Sue Rowse

Chapter Updates...

Two Phoenix DZ alums were Valentines babies. Do you know who they are? Check your new directory to find out!

Don't have a directory? Come to the February 14th meeting to pick one up! The latest newsletter will also be available. We're celebrating Women's Heart Health Month, so wear something red in support. It's a luncheon at noon in the McCormick Ranch area. Only $10 for a great lunch, door prizes, guest speaker and lots of sisterhood. What a bargain! Contact dzphxalumpres@aol.com for details or reservations by February 9th.

The Pi Zetas at ASU will enjoy sweet treats courtesy of their Phoenix alumnae sisters. Valentine wishes were attached to bags of Famous Amos cookies. Who doesn't like chocolate chip cookies??

We'll need some volunteers to help with our third annual taco-salad buffet for the Pi Zetas. It is tentatively scheduled for March 23rd at the Pi Zeta chapter room, Adelphi Commons, ASU. Contact Ann Santos, phxdzalumpres@aol.com

Happy Groundhog's Day!

He came, saw his shadow and off he went! It looks like 6 more weeks of Winter... not that it really affects us here in 80 degree (in January) Arizona! :)