Joni Relyea's First Bloom

Great to see friends from Saint Peters Elem. School, New York Oct 2011

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So happy to celebrate our years as students, and sharing old stories back in the day of our youth.
A pleasure to be in the crowd once again sharing laughs as our life has taken us all on different roads. It was a lovely high school reunion and very happy to mail "First Bloom original Painting "to my classmates as a reminder that "You Are Special" in every way! See you all in another few years!!! Love to all.

Festival Of Lights 2011 Mr. B's Virginia

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November 25th 2011 was a memorable evening for young and the old. Mr. B's in Fredersburg, Virginia started the season with " Festival of Lights" special guest speaker Andrea Roane, along with her grandson Dillon, and his grandpa. Dillon was the guest of honor to 'throw the switch' and turn on the 27 acres of lights. Many gathered around to hear Andrea wish everyone well. With cup of hot coco and cookies in hand the season spirit started. Dillon took a ride with Santa, and his grandpa in a Firetruck. Yeahhhhhhhhhhh! The air was brisk, and there were cheers from the crowd!
Also, with inspiration listening to the tunes of the Jersey Babys CD for my watercolor original painting for raffle. All the proceeds go to " The Children's Miracle Network" Ron Self is in charge selling raffle tickets of the original painting " Dylons Christmas Wish" Ron will collect all money and present to C.M.N. Please contact him through Mr B's for information. Thank you all for attending, Enjoy the ride in the fields of festive lights, and Mr. B says thank you for helping the children. And I thank you for helping the children with HOPE! For other information contact Mr. B's

Up-Coming Sculpture

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We will have a new up-date for our unveiling! Completed project July 2011
Reached our $1,ooo.oo goal for the country of Guyana.
Georgetown Hospital in Guyana will receive all the proceeds.
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church will have a unveiling date shortly....
Great job by the Bible Study Children during Vacation Bible Study.
Working with the youth during this event made a wonderful chance to communicate with one another for helping
the women, men in Guyana to afford their test screening for cancer.
My sincere gratitude to all the helpers, and to Jackie Ezersky, and my two daughters Krysta Anne, and Danielle Relyea and my son Brock for assisting their mom for this wonderful cause for cancer awareness!!! Love you all!!!

July 19th 20th 21st working with Children from Virginia Bible Study

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Children will be in groups creating sculptures for the up-coming "Hope For Our Children " unveiling
Join us for a fun-filled exciting afternoon with Ambassador Karran from our DC Embassy of Guyana.
Other special guests will be announced shortly!!
See you all then!

April 2nd ACTS For Abused Women

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Paintings of "First Bloom" original title " Blue along with watercolor prints numbered and signed help raise funds for the needy in Prince William County, Virginia.

Happy to help!

April 30th "Sisters Of Hope Fashion Show"

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Much excitement, laughter followed the aspirations of the happy event. The gathering of women, men and friends surrounded the room with hope and courage to believe in a cure for all cancers.
Know your body, and listen to your inner self when your health is involved. You are your own advocate !
Guest Speakers had their photos taken with: Ms. Maureen Bunyan, ABC 7 News Anchor. Also, Dr. E. Faye Williams. Esq.Chair, National Congress of Black Women, First Ladies from Regional Congregations are participating as models for the program. Also, guest speakers: Mr. Marcus Wiley of the Yolanda Adams Morning Show, and Aaron Lomax Spaulding 111. and Joni Relyea, artist .presentation of paintings for guests, and models."First Bloom" painted in a half circle glass frame of three paintings. Also, a door prize "Our Lord "
numbered 2/100 and signed.
Wonderful company! And Candy Wilkins CEO made the event memorable.
Angela Booker, and others participated to help arrange the fundraiser. Photos will follow:

2011 Up-coming Guyana Event "Hope For Our Children Mural"

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   January 29th 2011
Children from our community will gather together to raise awareness for Breast Cancer using their talents
sculpting. Anyone in our Woodbridge Virginia area welcome to join our project! Ages 3 to teens!
   Unveiling March 12th at 1pm
For further information please contact: Jackie Ezersky, Director Of Religious Instruction .

New change of Unveiling date: September 17th 2011 at 2pm same place!
   See you there!!!!

February 26th 2011, Mardi Gras Gala

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Friends of the Foundation Twenty First Annual Event

Great evening with friends, and meeting new friends. Beautiful auction items, fab! food, and music to enjoy.
I'm happy to help with the sale auction of my watercolors again this year. Next year, join us and donate for
cancer! With each one of us to give a little, perhaps, we will get closer for that CURE!

2011 Our Good Wishes to Deacon Emil Myskowski

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This afternoon we all gave a "Parishioners Hug" to Deacon Emil Myskowski at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Virginia on January 30th,2011. A lovely ceremony , good food, and friends hugging away.
As the years have passed so quickly, I have been a lucky parishioner to learn how faith keeps all of us on solid ground when you need it most. Deacon Emil has been inspirational to the young and the old and throughout his ministry. His devotion to the children as they all work on projects will always be remembered. "Hope For Our Children" mural was first established in 2009 and Deacon Emil poured out his wisdom, his gratitude to the children as they worked individually. I applaud you Deacon Emil!! We will miss you at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. And now " Lady Of Angels" will have a wonderful, gifted man who cares about sharing his love of the Lord!

2011 January 29th date change for Guyana

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To all participating for the January 29th Guyana art activity in Virginia.

Please take note that our children fundraiser will be cancelled for January 29th . Our new up-coming month will be in August, the date and time will shortly be announced. Therefore, the unveiling will take place in September.
We will have a very large participation . Please contact Jackie Ezersky at : 703-494-3966 ext.134
Thank you all for such cooperation regarding the change date! See you in August.

2011 Up-coming Guyana Event "Hope For Our Children Mural"

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2010 June 6th National Cancer Survivors Day "Sentara Potoma Hospital"

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2010 June 5th Komen Global Race DC

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A Wonderful day gathered with family, friends and meeting new friends.
The photos are signs of friendships growing every year. My pleasure to
present "First Bloom "paintings to our "Survivor Of The Year," and" Co-Survivor Of The Year"
We were happy to have musician Jim Canfield ,Guitarist to enchant all with his rhythms.

DC NewsBabes 2010 Komen Event

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Here we are again gathering in DC before our Komen Race.
Much laughter, seeing survivors from years ago keeping the hope in our hearts for a cure!

2010 Guyana Unveiling

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