August 2026 Newsletter

Stronger Together


August is all about showing up for one another, creating meaningful connections, and making memories that remind us why this sisterhood is so special. Whether you’re joining us for our weekly calls, celebrating a sister’s birthday, participating in our first Travel Tier Sister Exchange, or simply checking in with another member, every moment helps strengthen our community.


Weekly Themes

Week 1: The Strength in Our Stories. How our experiences in life connect us.

Week 2: The Village We Create. Community doesn’t happen by accident.

Week 3: Strength Through Laughter. Why humor helps us through hard times.

Week 4: Passing the torch. Whether you are young or older, sharing wisdom with each other strengthens us as individuals and as a community.

Meeting Schedule: women’s call is every Sunday and Wednesday. Mom Mondays are every other Monday.


Important Dates

A photo of an August 2026 calendar with floral designs in the top left and right corner of the image.

August 2: No Sunday Sisterhood call. Our board of directors will be meeting with newly appointed board members and with members of the traveling tier.

August 2: National Sister Day!🎉🎉

August 8: First gift exchange for Travel Tier members

August 10: Mom Monday Call

August 14: Game night hosted by Whitney W. Stay tuned for a separate announcement for more details.

August 24: Mom Monday Call

August 30: Movie Night. For the last sisterhood call for the month, we will be watching a movie together virtually that focuses on the theme of “Stronger Together.”


Birthday Celebrations

A cheerful pink birthday graphic with the words “Happy Birthday!” in bold coral and pink hand lettering. Hearts, gold sparkles, confetti, and festive accents surround the text on a soft blush background, creating a fun and feminine celebration.

We want to wish a few of our members a very special happy birthday this month: Sherika (Aug. 13), Annesha (Aug. 17), Brenda (Aug. 21), Brittany (Aug. 24), and Nanette (Aug. 30).

We hope each of you has an amazing birthday filled with love, laughter, and celebration.


Monthly Challenge

Reach out to a sister you haven’t talked to in a while. Send a text, make a phone call, or leave a voice message just to let her know you’re thinking about her. Small acts of kindness create lasting connections.


Special Interest

Interested in joining a book club? Reach out to Lily at  lsantoy392@icloud.com  or Velma at duchess423@gmail.com for more information.


August Affirmation

A calming affirmation graphic featuring the words “Affirmation Time” in large coral-pink script on a warm cream background. Delicate botanical illustrations, hearts, gold sparkles, and soft decorative elements frame the text, creating an uplifting and encouraging design.

“I bring value to this sisterhood simply by being myself. Together, we are stronger, wiser, and unstoppable.”


Final Remarks

As we close this month’s newsletter, we want to thank each of you for helping make the Sisterhood of the Traveling Canes so much more than a community. It is a sisterhood. Every encouraging word, shared experience, laugh, prayer, good vibe, and act of kindness reminds us that none of us has to walk this journey alone.

Together, we celebrate victories, lift one another through challenges, and prove every day that strength grows when it is shared. Thank you for bringing your heart, your courage, and your unique light to this sisterhood. You make this space one of belonging, hope, and genuine connection.

As we step into a new month, remember that wherever life takes you, you carry an entire sisterhood beside you. Keep reaching out, keep cheering each other on, and keep believing in the incredible power we have when we stand together.

Thank you for being part of the Sisterhood of the Traveling Canes. Together, we are stronger, we are resilient, and we are never alone. 

Sisterhood of the Traveling Canes


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