Tag: Just Folks

Just Folks … Active and Moving Forward

Arlene Banfield During our May 21 meeting, with unanimous approval, it was agreed that the Just Folks Association will continue as an active club within the PebbleCreek community. The Executive Board will be: Phylice Walton, president; Claude Dixon, vice president; Jackie Smith, recording secretary; and Arlene Banfield, corresponding secretary. The current, new, and prospective members in…

Just Folks Christmas Party

Carolyn Suttles Just Folks held their Christmas Party on Dec. 3 at the Eagle’s Nest Ballroom. It was a festive evening of dinner and dancing with an added twist. Hostess Bonita Sims officiated a “Family Feud” game with an official board, buzzers, X’s, most popular answers, and steals. What’s your answer to: Name a slang…

Just Folks and a Spring Fling!

Arlene Banfield Members and friends took an imaginary trip to the ‘City of Romance’ this past April, as they enjoyed the Just Folks annual Spring Fling, aptly dubbed Springtime in Paris. Music by DJ Trisha Moore played softly in the background and later picked up tempo as attendees enjoyed a delicious lunch, solved a theme-based…

Just Folks Spring Fling

The Just Folks organization invites you to their 2022 Spring Fling event, beautifully themed Springtime in Paris. It will be held on Sunday, April 24, from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Tuscany Falls Chianti Room. This exciting event will have you dancing to a DJ, challenging your game skills, and enjoying the sophistication of…

Just Folks Celebrate Kwanzaa: Save The Date

Arlene Banfield On Monday, Dec. 6, the Just Folks Association will celebrate the season of Kwanzaa with a breakfast program. This year’s theme highlights the second principle, Kujichagulia (koo–gee–cha–goo–lee–yah), self-determination. The event is open to all PebbleCreek residents, family, and friends. Please mark your calendars because you do not want to miss this program. It…

Just Folks Spring Fling II Celebration

Arlene Banfield With the theme of Grooving on a Sunday Afternoon, the Just Folks Spring Fling II program began with a beautiful rap by local artist, Mr. Brian Barnes, grandson of Clyde and Daisy Dowell. The lyrics highlighted our theme, infused with the Just Folks name in all the right places. Spring Fling II was…

Just Folks Announces New Vice President and Spring Fling II Event

Sandra Merriweather and Jacqueline Blake-Broughton Just Folks’ mission is to provide a venue for predominantly African American residents of PebbleCreek who share similar interests, enjoy participating in social events, and like to support the community. During the Just Folks general meeting on Feb. 21, the association elected Jacqueline Blake-Broughton as their new vice president for…