2nd Annual Rolling at The River Bunco Tournament

The River ministry for women of First Presbyterian Church is holding its second annual Rolling at The River Bunco Tournament on Thursday, March 3 from 7 to 8:30 pm. Doors open at 6:45 pm and participants will be treated to yummy food, "mock" cocktails, songs by the Joyful Noise River Choir, Bunco, swag bags, and great prizes including $50 gift certificates to the Johnson City Country Club, free box lunches from Heavenly Ham, free lunch and gelato from Mona Lisa's, Java Bucks from Java Rush, free one hour "Financial Checkups" from Davis Garrison III of Preservation Financial Group and much more. For fun, players are encouraged to wear pink and black. The event is at The River located at 125 West Main Street and the suggested cost per player is $25.00 will all proceeds going to The River. Reserve a place for you or your team by calling to make a reservation at 423-926-8111. Can't make it that night? Become a "Virtual" player with a $25 dollar donation per player or $300 for a team with checks made out to The River and mailed to 125 West Main Street, Johnson City, TN 37604. Thanks for helping to keep The River flowing!

Free Tax Preparation at The River

Need help completing your taxes this year? The River is partnering with Milligan College business students to offer free tax preparation on Mondays from 1-3 pm at The River. Simply bring your W2, Social Security numbers for all who will appear on your taxes, and any other tax information you may have. Call 423-926-8111 to schedule an appointment.

The Joyful Noise River Choir

On January 25, 2011 our choir was honored to perform for the East Tennessee Foundation's annual meeting at the Foundry in Knoxville, Tennessee. The River received funding through the Harris Family Fund of Washington County which is a part of the East Tennessee Foundation. The ladies sang for 45 minutes and were treated to an amazing lunch, too. It was a very special day for all of us!! Back Row: Doris, Anika, Jahque, Telina, Ginger, Stacy Front Row: Barbara, Shirley, Jackie and Mama Shirley

The Joyful Noise River Choir performed their "Christ is Born" Christmas Program for the ladies Christmas Dinner at Cherokee United Methodist Church (pictured above), the Loaves and Fishes Christmas Dinner at First Presbyterian Church, and the River Christmas Party in December. Back Row: Telina, Margaret, Paula, Anika, AJ, Jahque, Shirley Front Row: Barbara, Jackie, Mama Shirley, and Karen

6th Annual Thanksgiving Day Luncheon at The River

Most of our Thanksgiving team and guests at The River.

On November 15th, the prayer group lead by Susan Katko served their 6th Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon to the ladies of The River.

Margaret and Paula hard at work on the Thanksgiving word searches and mazes.
Shirley decided to sing I'll Fly Away to our hosts after the choir was done singing.

Shirley gets a hug after sharing her song.

It's feeding time!!! Look at the teamwork!

Even the rooster wanted in on the turkey action!

Some of our River guests.

There were smiles all around and great fellowship after Debbie's awesome devotional. It reminded us to always be thankful, even for things we do not have.

More ladies getting ready to eat.

Look at the wonderful meal- everything you could ever want!!! Note the perfect potato hill full of gravy and the world famous cranberry relish. Thanks to our wonderful hosts for all their hard work!! Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

NEW MACHINES AT THE RIVER!!! THE BLESSING IS HERE!

Are these not beautiful!!! New washers and dryers for The River!

Ms. Bonnie helps us out and goes after the dust bunnies!

The old machines are moved out- check out the dust bunnies!!!

The River was blessed by a generous donor with funding to purchase new washers and dryers to replace the original machines that had been in use since our opening day on October 4, 2004. The original eight machines washed just under 16,000 loads of laundry in six years. With the help of Sears and Jim Thomas, Sears Appliance Salesman Extraordinaire, we now are the proud parents of 8 Whirlpool sensory and energy star washers and dryers. They are amazing and the women of The River are tickled pink!!!! Thanks so much to our laundry angel in Kentucky! Take a look at the pictures and please stop by our FIRST FRIDAY OPEN HOUSE on November 5, 2010 from 6-8 pm (live music with The Scapes, Art for sale, face painting, River tours, hot cider and fellowship) to check out the new machines!

NEWS FLASH

The River is getting new washers and dryers on 10.8.10! HIP HIP HOORAY!

Amy's Make It and Take It Class at The River

What's not to love about a soft and new pillow? On September 22, 2010 Super Seamstress Amy conducted her first Make It/Take It class and the ladies each made travel size pillow cases for the pillow forms Amy created. Many of the ladies made two and several of them had never sewn on a sewing machine before. It was an amazing class and Amy was an awesome teacher. Thanks Amy!

Not only was Amy on hand to share her talents and help, but she also created these wonderful step-by-step visual directions to help our guests make their own pillow and learn some basic sewing skills. Thanks Amy!!!

Tiffany and Amy share a smile.

Teamwork.

Learning new skills at The River.

Sewing supplies for Make It/Take It with Amy

Doris shows off her new Christmas pillowcase.

Amy and Christine working on her pillowcase together.