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We do not have a general meeting scheduled for December.

General Meeting: 4th Tuesday of each month (except August & December) at 10:00 a.m.
Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1416 Bolton Street, Winston Salem 27103
(just off Silas Creek Parkway via the Bolton Street exit)

General Meetings are a time to welcome visitors, hear guest speakers, and discuss club business. Women who are new or established residents of Greater Winston Salem are invited to join. Visitors are welcome to attend two meetings or activities before joining and paying dues. For more information, contact our Membership Manager, Pat Titus at 336-771-4422.

Annual dues are $35 –  renew each September (depending on the month, dues may be prorated)

December Holiday Social:

Our December party for members of Newcomers & Neighbors of Greater Winston Salem will be Friday, December 8, 2017. The festivities will begin at 6:00 p.m. at Millhaven Landing Clubhouse, 3491 Waterwheel Circle, Winston Salem 27103. Members wishing to attend should sign up on the form which the president will pass around at the general meeting November 28, or by email to jan.fish115@hotmail.co.uk. Guests are welcome if we have their name and payment.

The cost to attend the social is $5.00 per person and your payment by December 1 will guarantee your place at the party. You can pay with cash, or check made payable to Newcomers and Neighbors and delivered to the treasurer Kathy Pietroski.

To keep expenses down we ask that you bring a 'potluck' dish —i.e. an appetizer, side, salad, main, or dessert. By indicating your contribution on the sign-up sheet, we hope to have a wide selection of delicious food with something for everyone. There will be tea, coffee, and, soft drinks available, but please feel free to bring your own adult beverage.

There is parking available close to the clubhouse; however, we recommend carpooling since space may be limited. Please do not park on the grass.

Annual Holiday Giving: Again this year at the Holiday Social we will collect $10 gift cards from our members, to contribute to the Salvation Army as gifts for the teenagers in their program. If you would like to provide one or more gift cards, but are unable to attend the Social, cards can be brought to the November general meeting -or- given to President Jean Isaac, or Pam Bloom by December 8. Suggested sources for gift cards are Walmart, Target, Walgreens, and Kohls. We look forward to seeing you December 8, giving us all the opportunity to welcome and get to know new members, mingle, make friends and enjoy the party in the festive atmosphere of the Millhaven Landing Clubhouse.

Special thanks to those who have or will be helping the social coordinators make this event possible.

Calendar of Events: December 2017

Please RSVP for all events. Non-members who wish to attend one of our events should contact our Membership Manager, Pat Titus, at 336-771-4422 for additional information or email wsnewcomers@gmail.com.

Book Club: Monday, December 4, at 10:00 a.m. - When the Ravens Die by Cameron Kent.

Mahjong: Tuesday, December 5, at 1:00 p.m.

Evening Cards: Wednesday, December 6, at 7:00 p.m.

Holiday Social: Friday, December 8, at 6:00 p.m.

Board Meeting: Tuesday, December 12, at 10:00 a.m.

Mahjong: Wednesday, December 13, at 1:00 p.m.

Bridge Club: Thursday, December 14, at 1:00 p.m.

Movie/Theatre/Dinner: Friday, December 15, (the p.m. time is TBA)

Mahjong: Tuesday, December 19, at 1:00 p.m.

Day Cards: Thursday, December 28, at 1:00 p.m.

Lunch Bunch: Not scheduled

General Meeting: Not scheduled

Day Trip Options for December:

We are not scheduling a Day Trip in December, but we have several suggestions for holiday events with cultural or historical significance for Winston Salem. Let Eleanor Stoller (estoller@triad.rr.com) know if you would like to attend any of these. She will put interested members in touch with one another.

Candle Tea: December 1-9 (Days & Hours Vary), Admission: $5 adults / $1 children.
Single Brothers' House in historic Old Salem. 600 South Main Street (Salem Square). Volunteers dressed in period costume will be welcoming and guiding people through the Candle Tea. Visitors can share in the Moravian holiday traditions, which include singing carols accompanied by the 1797 Tannenberg organ, enjoying Moravian coffee, and sugar cake (provided by Winkler Bakery in Old Salem,) viewing the putz display (miniature replica) of early Salem, and more. For more information go to http://www.homemoravian.org/candletea or http://www.oldsalem.org/events/event/candle-tea.

Annual Lovefeast, Wake Forest University, December 3 in Wait Chapel on the WFU campus. Free and open to the public. One of the unique traditions of the Moravian Community observed in this beautiful chapel. A campus tradition since 1965. This year there will be two services, an abbreviated (about one hour) service at 4:30 p.m. and the traditional (about 90 minute) service at 8 p.m. Come early to find a seat at this popular event. For more information and photos of previous years, go to http://lovefeast.wfu.edu/.

Salem Band’s Annual Holiday Concert: Lessons and Carols, December 19 at New Philadelphia
Moravian Church (4440 Country Club Rd, WS 27104) and December 21 at Trinity Moravian Church (220 E Sprague St., WS 27127). Both concerts at 7:30 p.m. Free admission. A mix of sacred and secular music of the season. Pre-concert music by small ensembles. Established in 1771, Salem Band is the oldest, continuous mixed wind ensemble in the nation. For more details go to http://salemband.org/concerts.  

Black Nativity: Presented by the North Carolina Black Repertory Company: December 1-10 (Days & Hours Vary) The Arts Council Theatre, 610 Coliseum Dr. NW, Winston Salem, NC 27106, for complete details go to https://ncblackrep.org/cs02-black-nativity. The performance is a soul stirring rendition of the Christmas Story, that fills the theatre with thrilling voices, exciting dance, and glorious music. It is a powerful retelling of an age-old tale. The audience is taken from a traditional black church to an Africanized Jerusalem, with the play telling the story of Mary and Joseph’s Journey up to the finale surrounding the birth of Christ.

Newcomers and Neighbors Website: http://www.wsnewcomers.blogspot.com

General Meeting: Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at 10:00 a.m.

General Meeting: 4th Tuesday of each month (except August & December) at 10:00 a.m.

Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1416 Bolton Street, Winston Salem 27103

(just off Silas Creek Parkway via the Bolton Street exit) 

General Meetings are a time to welcome visitors, hear guest speakers, and discuss club business. Women who are new or established residents of Greater Winston Salem are invited to join. Visitors are welcome to attend two meetings or activities before joining and paying dues. For more information contact our Membership Manager, Pat Titus at 336-771-4422.

Annual dues are $35 –  renew each September (depending on the month, dues may be prorated)

November Program:

TOPIC: READWS and the Augustine Literacy Project
SPEAKER: Kris A. Cox

The mission of the Augustine Literacy Project® is to improve the reading, writing, and spelling abilities of low income children and teens who struggle with literacy skills. The Project trains and supports volunteer tutors who provide free, long-term, one-to-one instruction. ALP methodology is based on the research-based Orton-Gillingham approach and uses materials developed by Wilson Language Training Corporation® and ALP.

 Orton-Gillingham is a structured, multisensory, phonetic teaching approach that has been proven to work with those who have language-related learning difficulties. Lessons include the five essential components of research-based reading instruction as defined by the National Reading Panel: phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension.

 A 7-day, 42-hour training class is offered in the fall and winter each year. Three practice lessons with guidance from an experienced tutor coach are included during the training, and two more practice lessons with guidance from an experienced tutor in the week or two following the class.

 Kris A. Cox will be our presenter. She is the Executive Director of READ ••WRITE ••SPELL (READWS) in Winston-Salem, NC. In addition to her duties at READWS, Kris is the president of the North Carolina chapter of the International Dyslexia Association board. Kris has a passion for advocating for ALL struggling readers, writers, and spellers. She believes that Orton-Gillingham training should be available to all elementary teachers and Orton-Gillingham instruction should be accessible to all students. Kris is a licensed teacher in birth-6th grade. She is married to her husband, Chris Cox, and has five children. 

Calendar of Events: November 2017

Please RSVP for all events. Non-members who wish to attend one of our events should contact our Membership Manager, Pat Titus, at 336-771-4422 for additional information or email wsnewcomers@gmail.com.

We have a few social activities throughout the year when spouses/partners are invited to attend.

Evening Cards: Wednesday, November 1, at 7:00 p.m.

Travel Talk: Thursday, November 2, at 7:00 p.m.

Wine Tasters: Saturday, November 4, at 7:00 p.m.

(Spouses/Partners welcome)  

                               

Book Club: Monday, November 6, at 10:00 a.m.

Mahjong: Tuesday, November 7, at 1:00 p.m.

Bridge Club: Thursday, November 9, at 1:00 p.m.

Theatre/Movie/Dinner: Friday, November 10 (TBA, p.m. time)
(Spouses/Partners welcome) 

Board Meeting: Tuesday, November 14, at 10:00 a.m.

Mahjong: Wednesday, November 15, at 1:00 p.m.

Lunch Bunch: Thursday, November 16, at 11:30 a.m.

Day Trip Gals: Friday, November 17, at 11:30 a.m.

General Meeting: Tuesday, November 28, at 10:00 a.m.

Mahjong: Wednesday, November 29, at 1:00 p.m.

Day Cards: Thursday, November 30, at 1:00 p.m.

Membership Manager: wsnewcomers@gmail.com 

Newcomers and Neighbors Website: http://www.wsnewcomers.blogspot.com

General Meeting: Tuesday, October 24, 2017, at 10:00 a.m.

General Meeting: 4th Tuesday of each month (except August & December) at 10:00 a.m.
Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1416 Bolton Street, Winston Salem 27103
(just off Silas Creek Parkway (just off Silas Creek Parkway via the Bolton Street exit)

General Meetings are a time to welcome visitors, hear guest speakers, and discuss club business. Women who are new or established residents of Greater Winston Salem are invited to join. Visitors are welcome to attend two meetings or activities before joining and paying dues. For more information, contact our Membership Manager, Pat Titus at 336-771-4422.

Annual dues are $35 – renew each September (depending on the month, dues may be prorated)

October Program:

TOPIC: The Writing Life

SPEAKER: Cameron Kent,

Award-winning news anchor (retired) and successful author, playwright

Cameron Kent grew up in Alexandria, Virginia, the son of an Air Force general.

After graduating from Wake Forest University, he embarked on a career in television journalism that spanned nearly 40 years. He received 14 Emmy nominations for his work in broadcasting, and won an Emmy for his reporting on the Pentagon after 9/11. He retired from WXII-TV this year.

Cameron is the author of four books: Make Me Disappear, When the Ravens Die, The Road to Devotion, and The Sea is Silent. He also has four films among his credits: Nightrangers, Seduced and Betrayed, The Witness Files, and Twist of Fate. The Road to Devotion is currently in development for a feature film. In addition, he’s written a Christmas musical, Welcome to Virginia, which will premiere in Winston Salem, North Carolina, at the end of November.

In his spare time, Cameron enjoys travel, playing the guitar, and any outdoor activity. He’s an avid runner, having completed seven marathons, including the Boston Marathon in 2009. He’s also an active volunteer with Habitat for Humanity.

He and his wife Sue have two grown children and a Labrador Retriever named Gracie.

Calendar of Events: October 2017

Please RSVP for all events. Non-members who wish to attend one of our events should contact our Membership Manager, Pat Titus, at 336-771-4422 for additional information or email wsnewcomers@gmail.com.

Book Club: Monday, October 2, at 10:00 a.m.

Mah Jong: Tuesday, October 3, at 1:00 p.m.

Evening Cards: Wednesday, October 4, at 7:00 p.m.

Board Meeting: Tuesday, October 10, at 10:00 a.m.

Mah Jong: Wednesday, October 11, at 1:00 p.m.

Bridge Club: Thursday, October 12, at 1:00 p.m.

Movie/Dinner: Friday, October 13, the p.m. time is tba

Mah Jong: Tuesday, October 17, at 1:00 p.m.

Community Service: Wednesday, October 18, at 5:30

Lunch Bunch: Thursday, October 19, at 11:30 a.m.

Day Trip Gals: Friday, October 20, at 10:30 a.m.

Dinner Out: Saturday, October 21 at 6:00 p.m.

General Meeting: Tuesday, October 24, at 10:00 a.m.

Mah Jong: Wednesday, October 25, at 1:00 p.m.

   Day Cards: Thursday, October 26, at 1:00 p.m.

   Mah Jong: Tuesday, October 31, at 1:00 p.m.

Newcomers and Neighbors Website: http://www.wsnewcomers.blogspot.com

General Meeting: Tuesday, September 26, 2017, at 10:00 a.m.

General Meeting: 4th Tuesday of each month (except August & December) at 10:00 a.m.  

Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1416 Bolton Street, Winston Salem 27103

(just off Silas Creek Parkway via the Bolton Street exit)

General Meetings are a time to welcome visitors, hear guest speakers, and discuss club business. Women who are new or established residents of Greater Winston Salem are invited to join. Visitors are welcome to attend two meetings or activities before joining and paying dues. For more information, contact our Membership Manager, Pat Titus at 336-771-4422.

Annual dues are $35 – renew each September

(depending on the month, dues may be prorated)

September Program:

What is the Innovation Quarter and Why is it Important to Winston Salem?

Speaker: Chad Nolan - Director of Operations for the Innovative Quarter

Have you wondered about the transformation of the old factories and warehouses of the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company in downtown Winston-Salem? They have been revamped into a center of entrepreneurial activity known as the Innovation Quarter. Join us on September 26th, when Mr. Chad Nolan will introduce us to this emerging institution, described as the latest incarnation of Winston Salem’s legacy of creativity, collaboration and cooperation.

Located in a unique urban setting in the heart of Winston Salem, the Innovation Quarter is a hub for biomedical science, information technology, advanced materials and engineering. Home to over 120 companies and collaborating with area colleges and universities, the I.Q. employs over 3,400 workers engaged in scientific research, product development, higher education and workforce training.

What makes the Innovation Quarter unique are the opportunities it affords scientists, entrepreneurs, and business leaders to collaborate in developing new products and ideas. More than labs and offices, the Innovation Quarter has created an ecosystem that allows ideas to take hold while supporting creativity, innovation, and sustained business growth. At the same time, the Innovation Quarter reaches out to the community, offering cultural and wellness programs on its 330-acre campus. Another part of its mission is to give back to the surrounding area, especially neighborhoods in east Winston Salem. Part of this initiative is SciTech, an enrichment program in science, math and technology for middle school students.

Join your fellow Newcomers and Neighbors in learning about what has been identified as one of the fastest-growing urban-based districts for innovation in the United States. 

Chad Nolan is Director of Operations for the Innovative Quarter. In this capacity, he oversees finance, accounting and operations management, a broad portfolio that includes human resources, legal contracting, and performance metrics management. Previous positions in Winston Salem include Director of External Agencies and Affairs for Piedmont Triad Research Park, Manager of Wake Forest University Health Sciences Subsidiaries and External Agencies, and principal business officer for the Center for Applied Learning. Mr. Nolan graduated from Appalachian State University with a BS/BA in Health Care Management and received a Master in Health Administration from the Medical University of South Carolina.

Calendar of Events: September 2017
Please RSVP for all events. Non-members who wish to attend one of our events should contact our Membership Manager, Pat Titus, at 336-771-4422 for additional information or email wsnewcomers@gmail.com.

Community Service: Tuesday Aug. 29 from 10:30 – Noon

Social: Saturday, September 2 at 8:00 p.m.

Evening Cards: Wednesday, September 6, at 7:00 p.m.

 Book Club: Monday, September 11, at 10:00 a.m.

Board Meeting: Tuesday, September 12, at 10:00 a.m.

 Mah Jong: Wednesday, September 13, at 1:00 p.m.

Bridge Club: Thursday, September 14, at 1:00 p.m.

 Day Trip Gals: Friday, September 15, at 10:00 a.m.

Lunch Bunch: Thursday, September 21, at 11:30 a.m.

General Meeting: Tuesday, September 26, at 10:00 a.m.

Mah Jong: Tuesday, September 26, at 1:00 p.m.

Day Cards: Thursday, September 28, at 1:00 p.m.

Newcomers and Neighbors Website: http://www.wsnewcomers.blogspot.com

Annual Meeting & Installation Luncheon: Tuesday, August 22, 2017, at 11:30 a.m.

General Meeting: 4th Tuesday of each month (except August & December) at 10:00 a.m.

Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1416 Bolton Street, Winston Salem 27103

(just off Silas Creek Parkway via the Bolton Street exit)

General Meetings are a time to welcome visitors, hear guest speakers, and discuss club business.

Women who are new or established residents of Greater Winston Salem are invited to join.

Visitors are welcome to attend two meetings or activities before joining and paying dues.

For more information, contact our Membership Manager, Pat Titus at 336-771-4422.

August Program:

Annual Meeting & Installation Luncheon

Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at 11:30 a.m.

The annual meeting of Newcomers and Neighbors of Greater Winston-Salem will be held at Milner’s American Southern Restaurant, 630 South Stratford Rd, W-S 27103. This luncheon replaces the general meeting normally held at 10:00 am. The recognition of current board members and installation of new board members are highlights of this event.

We urge all N&N members to attend this significant event!  We will recognize the officers, chairs, and coordinators who worked on our wonderful programs and events this past year, and we will congratulate the new board members who will be working to make our next fiscal year just as successful.

We will enjoy a meal of three appetizers, choice of six entrées, including shrimp and grits, hanger steak, salmon salad, and other Milner Southern delicacies, dessert, and coffee or tea. Choose your entrée at the luncheon; no advance selection required. Cost to members is $22 per person, including tax and gratuity. Parking is free.

Your advance payment is due by Tuesday, August 15.  Payment will serve as your reservation and is non-refundable. This is always a lovely event and an excellent way to end the 2016-2017 N&N year. We urge you to attend!

Calendar of Events: July 2017

Please RSVP for all events. Non-members who wish to attend one of our events should contact our Membership Manager, Pat Titus, at 336-771-4422 for additional information or email wsnewcomers@gmail.com.

Mah Jong: Tuesday, August 1, at 1:00 p.m.

Community Service: Wednesday, August 2, at 5:30 p.m.

Evening Cards: Wednesday, August 2, at 7:00 p.m.

Movie & Dinner: Friday, August 4, TBA

Book Club: Monday, August 7, at 10:00 a.m.: Reading Lolita in Tehran, by Azar Nafisi

Joint Board Meeting: Tuesday, August 8, at 11:30 a.m.

Bridge Club: Thursday, August 10, at 1:00 p.m.

Day Trip Gals: Friday, August 11, at 10:30 a.m.

Wine Tasters: Saturday, August 12, at 7:00 p.m.

Mah Jong: Wednesday, August 16, at 1:00 p.m.

Lunch Bunch: Thursday, August 17, at 11:30 a.m.

Annual Meeting, Installation Luncheon: Tuesday, August 22, at 11:30 a.m.

Day Cards: Thursday, August 24, at 1:00 p.m.

Mah Jong: Tuesday, August 29, at 1:00 p.m.

Membership Manager: wsnewcomers@gmail.com

Website: http://www.wsnewcomers.blogspot.com