W-S Women in Need...Let's help!!

Last year, our group assembled beautiful holiday gift boxes for the Women's Shelter of Winston-Salem. The items were truly appreciated, and our contact noted that these women seldom get gifts created especially for them. For those of you who are interested in participating, we will again be collecting items at the November General Meeting. We will meet in early December to assemble the packages.

The following items are suggested: umbrellas, ponchos, gloves or mittens, scarves, knit hats, pocket calendars or agendas, journals, phone or gift cards and underwear. PLEASE, NO TOILETRIES, as the shelter has stated they have more than enough. Also, if you have winter sweaters or clothes suitable for women or teenage girls that you are discarding, the shelter has a need for these items. (Clothing will NOT be placed in the gift boxes, but we will make sure that the shelter receives them.) If you are unable to attend the November meeting, please contact Terry H to make other arrangements: 416-2313.

If you prefer to make a monetary contribution for us to purchase items, please make

checks payable to Newcomers & Neighbors of W-S, with Women's Shelter noted in

the memo. As always, thanks to a most giving and generous group of women!!

Calendar of Events: January 2010

There will be NO Wine Group until February.

4th: Book Group 10am

Will be held at Linda P's house in Advance. Book will be The Lady and the Unicorn by Tracy Chevalier.

Future Book Selections:

2/1-The House on Sugar Beach by Helen Cooper at Heather G’s

3/1-Pushing the Bear-Diane Glancy at Dolores R’s

4/5-Shanghai Girls-Lisa See at Barbara M’s

5/3-The Help-Katherine Stockett at Helen B’s

6/7-Day after Night-Anita Diamant at Vicki S's

6th: Cards @ 7 pm

Penny R’s in W-S. Please RSVP to Penny at 671-6440

11th: Board Meeting @ 1 pm

Will be held at Sandra K’s home in Pfafftown. Please RSVP to Sandra at 922-0914. (Board meetings are open to all members.)

14th Bridge Group @ 12:30pm

WIll be held at Vera B’s house in W-S. Please RSVP to Vera at 765-6023.

16th: Dinner Group 6:30pm

Ken & Karen B will be hosting our dinner group this month at their home in Advance. Menu will include: chicken marsala, twice baked potatoes, tomato/zucchini medley & dessert! Bring your own adult beverage of choice. $7.50 per person. Reservations are confirmed with receipt of check seven (7) days PRIOR to the dinner. Deadline for check/s reservation is: January 9th. At this time, accommodations for dinner are for 14 people (I already have confirmed reservations for 5, leaving 9 more openings). Should there be more reservations, a waiting list will be created.

21st: Lunch Bunch @ 11:30 am

MACARONI GRILL (1915 Hampton Inn Court, 27103 -- 765-6676.) Free parking.

Please RSVP to Holly L. 940-2159 or Pat S at 774-7610. If you have made a reservation and find you cannot attend, PLEASE let Holly or Pat know prior to the date.

****FEBRUARY LUNCH: SPECIAL LUNCH/COOKING DEMONSTRATION

Friday, Feb. 19th at 11:30 at the Stocked Pot at 381 Jonestown Road

(Centre Stage Shopping Center): Cooking demonstration and eating of "A

Healthy Choice" lunch. The price is $22.50 per person and includes tax and

beverage of choice, which can be a glass of wine. Gratuity is not included.

This is a pre-paid event and needs 12 people minimum to have the class.

The check to secure the reservation should be made to the Newcomer's

Club and given to Holly L or Pat S by February 1, 2010. Once

we have at least 12, the checks will be deposited and paid to the Stocked

Pot. There will be no refunds after February1. It should be a wonderful afternoon. Hope you can join us!

26th: General Meeting @10am

All residences of Greater Winston-Salem are invited to attend. The General Meeting will include an update on activities and board decisions, as well as our 50-50 raffle, coffee and conversation. Join us for an enjoyable and informative morning . . . and bring another newcomer! Meetings are held at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1416 Bolton Street, W-S 27103 (just off Silas Creek Parkway via the Bolton Street Exit)

28th: Cards @ 1pm

Will be held at Penny R’s home. Please RSVP to Penny at 671-6440

Calendar of Events: December 2009

Notes: There will be no general meeting nor daytime card group in December due to the holidays.

Save the Date: The next dinner group will be Jan. 9th.

2nd: Cards @ 7pm

Will be at Colleen E’s home in Ardmore. RSVP Colleen (512) 797-8539

7th: Book Club @ 10am

Will be held at Penny R. home. We will discuss The Last Child by John Hart. Please RSVP to her at 671-6440

January - Linda P. - The Lady & The Unicorn by Tracy Chevalier

February - Heather G. - The House on Sugar Beach by Helene Cooper

March - Dolores R. - The Trail of Tears (Author TBA)

April - Barbara M. - Shanghai Girls by Lisa See

9th: Gift Project Assembly @ 1 pm

We will be assembling the Women's Shelter packages at Terry H's house. Please RSVP to Terry at 201-6230.

10th: Bridge Group @ 12:30pm

Will be held at Adele A's house this month. Please RSVP to Adele at 923-5193.

12th: Holiday Social/Snoop Party @ 7:30 pm

This year, we are combining our annual Holiday Party with our ever-popular Snoop game. Snoop is an easily learned card/dice game. EACH PLAYER must bring an unwrapped white elephant holiday item (a decoration, ornament, apparel, etc. — the more outrageous the better) in a plain brown bag that can be opened easily for viewing. Also, please bring an appetizer to share and your own adult beverage. Coffee and dessert will be provided. Please park only on the house side of the street. Remember to wear your nametag (if you have one.) You may also bring an optional $10 gift card for teens. The cards will be collected and donated to the Salvation Army. RSVP by December 7 to Barbara W @ 659-1862

14th: Board Meeting @ 1 pm

Will be at Terry H's home this month. Please RSVP to Terry at 201-6230. All members are welcome!

15th: Holiday Cookie Exchange @ 10 am

Join us to share cookies, camaraderie, and holiday spirit. Please bring seven (7) dozen cookies (same recipe). We will have one dozen to taste and six dozen to share and take home. Also bring a copy of the recipe for those ambitious few who will actually make more cookies! Coffee, tea, hot cider and cookie trays will be provided. RSVP to Linda Preschle at 201-2026 by December 14. Looking forward to seeing you then.

18th: Lunch Bunch @ 11:30 am

Twin City Chop House (Downtown). Please RSVP by Dec. 17 to Holly 940-2159 or Pat 774-7610

Calendar of Events: November 2009

**Notes: No Daytime Cards due to Thanksgiving; No Wine Group in December due to the Holiday Social.

**Save the Dates: Holiday Cookie Exchange Dec. 15 and Holiday Social/"Snoop" Party Dec. 12

2nd: Book Grp @10am

Will be held at Madelyn M's in W-S. Please RSVP to Madelyn 772-4076
November: Angels & Demons by Dan Brown

December: The Last Child by John Hart

4th: Card Grp @7:30pm

Will be playing Hearts at Colleen E’s home in Ardmore. Guests/spouses welcome.

Please RSVP to her by 11/2 so she canmake arrangements for tables/chairs: 797-8539

9th: Board Mtg @1pm

Will be held at Barbara M's home in W-S. Please RSVP to her at 245-8137.

Board meetings are open to all members.

11th: Craft Grp @1pm

Will meet in Chris M's home in Buena Vista for winter wreath making! Bring wreath form, any leftover trims or decorations you'd like to share, glue gun, & extension cord. Supplies will be provided at a nominal fee that we will share. RSVP to Chris by Nov 9th: 293-4583 so she will know how much to buy.

12th: Bridge Grp @12:30pm

Will be held at Carolyn W’s in W-S. Please RSVP to her at 924-8251.

14th: Dinner Grp @6:30pm

Since there was no volunteer hostess for this busy month, we're going 'out' for Dinner!

Reservations have been made at The Piedmont Club for a diningroom overlooks downtown W-S and the Sauratown Mountains. Vicki and her husband recently became members of the club and have made all the arrangements. (This is a private event — no membership commitment of any kind is expected.) You may order directly from the menu or "prime rib special" from the Grille. Separate checks are available, and you can use your own credit card. No charge for Parking. However, give your parking ticket to Vicki that evening. (parking garage located beneath the building on Marshall Street.) A 20% gratuity is automatically added to your dinner bill, but no other tipping is needed. Reservations are a MUST! The room that is reserved is limited to 18 guests. Please call or email Vicki asap or by November 7th. This is not a 'couples only' event - any member of Newcomers may attend with or without a guest.

19th: Lunch Bunch @11:30am

Will be at Big Shotz Tavern (109 S. Stratford Rd W-S) For directions, call the restaurant: 727-4490.

RSVP to Holly L 940-2159 or Pat S at 774-7610.

If you have made a reservation and find you cannot attend, PLEASE let Holly or Pat know prior.

24th: General Mtg @10am

All residences of Greater Winston-Salem are invited to attend. The General Meeting will include an update on activities and board decisions, as well as our 50-50 raffle, coffee and conversation. Join us for an enjoyable and informative morning . . . and bring another newcomer! Meeting are held at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1416 Bolton Street, Winston-Salem (just off Silas Creek Parkway via the Bolton Street Exit)

Our November meeting is just two days before Thanksgiving so we're going to create our own program. Thanksgiving is all about family and sharing, so we want each of you to be prepared to share the following:

**First: Be prepared to share two short stories about Thanksgiving - your worst & best memory of the holiday and why.

**Second: Bring an object with you that has great meaning to you and be willing to tell why. Maybe because of who meone who gave it to you, or where you bought it. (i.e. a piece of jewelry, a photograph, a piece of china, a small piece of art, or a favorite item of clothing).

Calendar of Events: October 2009

5th: Book Group @10am

Will be at Anne T’s home in Winston-Salem (Salemtowne). Please RSVP to Anne 767-4510
October: Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Hurston
November: Angels and Demons by Dan Brown
December: The Last Child by John Hart

5th: Troops Care Package Assembly @ 1pm

Thank you all for your contributions to the packages we’ll be sending to our troops in Afghanistan. Join us as we assemble the packages of items at the home of Vicki S IN Winston-Salem. Please RSVP to her at 608-4685.

7th: Evening Card Group @ 7pm

Will be at Penny R's house in W-S. Please RSVP to her at 671-6440

8th: Bridge Group @ 12:30am

Will be held at Anne T’s home in W-S. Please RSVP to her at 767-4510.

12th: Board Mtg @1pm

(Open to all members!) Will be at Judy D's home in W-S. Please RSVP to her at 764-4281 if you plan to attend.

14th: Craft Group Outing @ 10am

Join the Craft Group for a tour of the ultimate in the craftsman's art: silver, crystal, china, collectibles, and glassware at the Replacements Ltd. showroom in Greensboro. This 415,000-sq-ft facility houses 13 million pieces as well as a warehouse containing 300,000 china patterns (yours is probably here!). Some pieces are over 100 years old. We will have an early lunch at Mimi's Cafe in the Friendly Center (Greensboro) then drive on to Replacements for a self-guided tour. Meet for carpooling at the Barnes & Noble parking lot on Hanes Mall Blvd. (near Stratford Rd intersection) at 10:00 am. Please RSVP by Friday, Oct. 9 to Chris Moret, 293-4583 or 919-810-1313, so we can let Mimi's know how many

16th: Lunch Bunch @ 11:30am

Will be at Rana Loca this month! Meet up with the Lunch Bunch to discover the wonderful restaurant scene in and around Winston-Salem. This month we visit Rana Loca, the new Latin American restaurant in Downtown Winston-Salem. Come and enjoy tapas, salads and lively conversation. Please RSVP to Holly L 940-2159 or Pat S 774-7610 for more information. Their address is 411 W. 4th St. Their phone # for obtaining directions and parking information is 336.722.9911

22nd: Daytime Cards @ 1pm

Will be held at Penny R's home in W-S. Please RSVP to her at 671-6440.

27th: General Mtg @ 10am

Will be held at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1416 Bolton Street, W-S (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. All residences of Greater Winston-Salem are invited to attend. This month we will have a speaker from Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Susan Craddock Washabaug. She is the Director of Volunteer Services, and responsible for the Gift Shop and Guest Services as well. The meeting will also include an update on activities and board decisions, as well as our 50-50 raffle, coffee and conversation.

**My apologies for posting this late!

Help Support the Troops!!

At our September General Meeting, we will be collecting letters and donated items to send care packages to soldiers serving in Afghanistan, near Jalalabad.

If you're unable to make the meeting, you're welcome to make arrangements with Connie B to drop off a donation prior to Sept. 22 at 440-922-0909. Any monetary donations will be put toward shipping costs or purchasing supplemental items in bulk. (Please write checks out to "Newcomers Club of W-S" with Troops in the memo.) We are hoping to have the packages assembled and shipped by mid-October to beat the holiday mail rush!

If you would like to participate in packing of the boxes, contact Connie at the number above. Let's do our best to show them we truly care about them and deeply appreciate the sacrifices they make for us everyday.

The following is a detailed list of some of the troops favorite items: Handwritten Letters (must be un-sealed), Homemade cards & children's drawings, Sunday comics & sports sections, Magazines (sports, cars, news), Jerky/Slim Jims, Trail mix, Popcorn, Dried Fruits, Candies, Sunflower seeds, Fruit roll-ups, PopTarts, Energy Bars, Granola, Cereal Bars, Toiletries (travel-size & non-liquid), Plastic baggies (gallon & quart size), Stationary/Envelopes, Crossword, Puzzle, & Joke books, Frisbees, Playing cards, and Greeting cards (un-used, to send home to their families). **Travel-size or individual-size items are best.

Items to Avoid: canned items, aerosols, anything which contains pork, or anything that could possibly break, melt, or leak. If it can; it will!

And thanks for helping us show our troops that we care!!

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Calendar of Events: September 2009

2nd: Cards 7pm

Will be at Linda 's home in Clemmons. Call her to RSVP at 201-7901.

9th: Craft Grp 1pm

Will be at Dolores R's house in W-S. Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, etc. Please RSVP to her at 245-8406

10th: Bridge 12:30pm

Will be at Margaret R's house in Clemmons. Please RSVP to her at 712-4677.

14th: Book Group 10am

Will be at Donna H's house in W-S. Please RSVP to her at 923-2941.

September's book: "Testimony" by Anita Shreve October's book: "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Hurston Novembers book: "Angels and Demons" by Dan Brown December's book: "The Last Child" by John Hart **The House at Sugar Beach by Helene Cooper and Shanghai Girls by Lisa See will be the book choices for a later date, when they are available in paperback.

17th: Lunch Bunch 11:30am

Will be at NOMA Urban Bar and Grill at 321 W. 4th St.(corner of Marshall, downtown W-S). Their phone number is 703-5112. RSVP to Holly L at 940-2159 or Pat S at 774-7610. If you have made a reservation and find you cannot attend, please let Holly or Pat know prior to the date.

19th: Dinner Group's "Octoberfest" 4pm

Will be at Linda P'S house in Clemmons. Please RSVP to her at 201-2026 by Sept 13th.

Join us for an afternoon of fun, beer & brats! Beer and Brats at Linda P's lakeside home in Clemmons. (Canoeing, Lawn Games/Bocce and Polkas optional). Cost $5.00 per person for Beer (from Foothills Brewery) and Brats. Hosts Linda & Gus will fire up the grill with brats; the rest is up to us! So, please, also bring an appetizer or a side dish to share (think German cuisine!) Coffee, wine, soft drinks, dessert, etc. will be provided. Any questions about the September Dinner Club? Contact Vicki S: 608-4685

22nd: General Meeting 10am

Will be held same time/place: Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1416 Bolton Street, Winston-Salem (just off Silas Creek Parkway via the Bolton Street Exit)

At our September meeting, we will have the opportunity to explore Lexington and Davidson County through the eyes of a life-long resident. Robin Bivens is the Executive Director of the Lexington Tourism Authority, and her enthusiasm and depth of knowledge will make us all want to pay a visit to our southerly neighbor. **We will also be collecting the care package items for our troops in Afghanistan at this meeting! For more information, CLICK HERE!

The General Meeting will also include an update on activities, any board decisions, our 50-50 raffle, coffee and good conversation. Please join us for an enjoyable and informative morning. If you know of someone new in the community, be sure to invite them to come with you as general meetings are open to all residences of Greater Winston-Salem are invited to attend. Visitors are welcome to attend two meetings or activities before making a decision about joining the club.

24th: Cards 7pm

Will meet at Penny R’s home in W-S. Please RSVP to her at 671-6440.

Craft Group Projects

While Craft Group will not be meeting in August, we are participating in 2 on-going community service projects. For more info, contact Dolores R at 336-245-8406.

1) Quilts for Kids - A non-profit charity that helps comfort children in need with the gift of a crib-size patchwork quilt. This organization turns discontinued fabric into quilts for children suffering from life-threatening illnesses or abuse. QFK is looking for volunteers to sew the quilts with material that they provide!! You can either just quilt the top and they'll finish it, or make a complete quilt with backing and binding. This is a project that we can do as individuals.

2) Scarves of Hope - The goal of this program is to provide hand-made

scarves to individuals who have been diagnosed with cancer. Simply knit/crochet a unisex

scarf - any size, color or design, making it as wild and wooly as you like and deliver

it to one of the following locations:

Knit One, Smock Two, 4003 Country Club Road, WS

AC Moore Arts & Crafts, 3208 Silas Creek Parkway,WS

Knit Picky, 309 Harvey Street, WS

Calendar of Events: AUGUST 2009

There will be no Dinner Group nor Craft Group this month.

3rd: Book Group 10am

Will be held at Colleen E’s home in W-S

The Gilded Leaf by Patrick Reynolds & Tom Shachtman
Please RSVP to her at (512) 797-8539

FUTURE BOOK SELECTIONS

MONTH — HOST — BOOK TITLE & AUTHOR

September--Because of the unavailability of Shanghai Girls in paperback, Sept's book is now Testimony by Anita Shreve

October-Heather G's—Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Hurston

November-Madeline M's—Angels and Demons by Dan Brown

December-Penny R's—The Last Child by John Hart

5th: Evening Cards 7pm

Will be held at Colleen E’s house in W-S RSVP to her at 512 797-8539

8th: Wine Group 7:30pm

Will meet Twyla & Will J's home in Clemmons. We will be trying the wines from the states of Washington and Oregon. Please bring a bottle of wine from either state and an appetizer or dessert to share.

Please RSVP to Twyla at 416-2197.

10th: Board Meeting 1pm

Will be held at Allene E’s house in W-S RSVP to her at 760-8065

(Board meetings are open to all members.)

11th: "3 C's" Cake, Coffee, & Conversation 7:30pm

Come, spend an evening of cake, coffee, and conversation with newcomers, neighbors, prospective members and old friends at Linda P's home. With many members working or otherwise tied up during the day, let's take this opportunity to connect/reconnect in the evening. RSVP to Linda P's at 336-201-2026.

13th: Bridge Group 12:30pm

Will meet at Linda P’s home in Clemmons, NC 27012

RSVP: Linda P. 201-2026

20th: Lunch Bunch 11:30am

CITIES GRILL 2438 S. Stratford Rd. 27103 336-765-9027

RSVP to Holly L at 336-940-2159 or Pat S at 774-7610 If you have made a reservation and find you cannot attend, please contact Pat or Holly.

25th: General Meeting 10am

Our August meeting will feature "Hands On Northwest North Carolina" an organization who represents a network of over 300 nonprofit businesses, schools, churches and civic groups that are creating a better community. This is the primary source you will want to research as you make decisions about where you would like to spend your
volunteer hours in Winston-Salem and the surrounding area.

Amy Lytle is the Executive Director, and she will speak at the August meeting to tell us about many of their programs and how members of Newcomers & Neighbors can become involved. Amy has over ten years of non-profit management experience and in 2008 was recognized as one of the Forty Leaders Under Forty by the Triad Business Journal.

The General Meeting is held at Trinity Presbyterian Church (1416 Bolton St 27103) and will include an update on activities and board decisions, as well as our 50-50 raffle, coffee and conversation. Join us for an informative and enjoyable morning.

27th: Daytime Cards 1pm

Will be held in Linda S’s home in W-S

RSVP to her at 201-7901

Calendar of Events: JULY 2009

There will be no Dinner Grp, nor Wine Group this month.

1st: Evening Cards 7pm

Will meet in Penny R's home in W-S. RSVP to Penny R. at 671-6440

9th: Bridge Group 12:30pm

Will meet at Madelyn M's home in W-S. RSVP to Madelyn at 722-4076.

13th: Book Grp 10:30am

In Barbara W's home in W-S. Book to be discussed is "Mary" by Janice Cook Newman.

RSVP to her at 659-1862.

FUTURE BOOK SELECTIONS

MONTH —HOST— BOOK TITLE & AUTHOR

August-Colleen E's—The Gilded Leaf by Tom Shachtman & Patrick Reynolds

September-Donna H's—The House at Sugar Beach by Helene Cooper

October-Heather G's—Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Hurston

November-Madeline M's—Angels and Demons by Dan Brown

December-Penny R's—The Last Child by John Hart

13th: Board Meeting 1pm

Will be at Barbara W's house. RSVP to her at 659-1862.

(The monthly board meeting is open to all members.)

17th: Lunch Bunch 11:30am

Will meet at MILNER’S (630 S. Stratford Rd W-S) 768-2221.

RSVP to Carol H at 712-1360. We appreciate a call if you find you cannot attend.

23rd: Daytime Cards 1pm

Will meet at Colleen E's in W-S. RSVP to her at 797-8539

28th: General Meeting 10am

Will meet at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1416 Bolton St. Winston-Salem.

All residents are welcome!

Tyler Cox will talk about some of the current programs and events at Old Salem, as well as opportunities for volunteers. He will have Old Salem Brochures available and a door prize drawing for complimentary passes to Old Salem. Following his talk, there will be brief Q&A. As always, the General Meeting will include an update on activities and board decisions, as well as our 50-50 raffle, coffee and conversation.

New Officers for 2009-2010 Installed!

At our Annual Installation Luncheon at Big Shotz Tavern on May 21, 2009, the following officers were installed and chairpersons confirmed.  They will resume their duties as of the Joint Board Meeting on Jun 8th!  Thank you to all who served last year and many thanks to all below who have volunteered to serve in the coming year!  

BOARD:

Presidents       Terry H & Linda P

1st Vice President                   Judy D

2nd Vice Pres.       Allene E & Carol H

Secretary                      Colleen E

Tresurer                       Linda S

Membership Coord        Sandra K

Newsletter Editor           Barbara M

CHAIRPERSONS:

Book Grp                            Linda S

Bridge Grp                      Suzanne B

Card Grp (Daytime)             Penny R

Card Grp (Evening)             Colleen E

Craft Grp             Chris M & Dolores R

Dinner Grp                                 Vicki S

Wine Grp                                Diane P

Lunch Bunch       Holly L & Pat S

Socials                         Barbara W

Publicity       Barbara C & Connie B

Sunshine                          Connie B

Refreshments                     Pat H

CALENDAR OF EVENTS: JUNE 2009

There will be NO Dinner Group this month, NOR Craft Group.  

1st: Book Grp 10am

At Barbara M's house in W-S. 
Book is Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society by Shaffer & Barrows RSVP to her @ 245-813

3rd: Cards 7pm

Connie B's House in W-S. Game to be announced. RSVP to her at 440 922-0909

8th: Joint Board Mtg 11:30am  

At Carol H.'s home in Clemmons.  This will be a pot-luck lunch.  RSVP to her at 712-1360

11th: Bridge 12:30pm At Linda M's home in W-S. RSVP to her at 661-9870

13th: Wine Grp 6:30pm At Carol H's home in Clemmons and will feature wines with strange, unusual labels--the wackier the better!! RSVP to her at 712-1360. Please bring an appetizer to share as well.

18th: Lunch Bunch 11:30am Restaurant: Mozelle's located at 878 WEst 4th Street, 27101. Contact them for directions at 703-5400. RSVP to Holly at 940-2159 or Pat at 774-7610.

23rd: General Mtg 10am At Trinity Presbyterian Church located at 1416 Bolton St in W-S. This month our feature speaker will be YOU--we will be having a "Getting to know you" day! Please bring 3 statements about you--something you've done, a place you've lived, how many children you have, etc. One of them should be totally fictitious and we'll have to guess which it is! As always, refreshments and coffee will be served and we'll do the 50/50 raffle! No need to RSVP to this event. All residents of W-S are welcome to attend.

25th: Card Group 1pm At Penny R's home in W-S.We'll be playing Canasta or Rummy! RSVP to her at 671-6440.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS: MAY 2009

WINE GROUP: Will not be meeting in May; will meet again in June. 4th: Book Group 10am Will be held in Linda S's home in Clemmons to discuss Revolutionary Road by Richard Yates. RSVP to her at 201-7901.  The book for June's discussion is "The Guernsey Literacy & Potato Peel Pie Society" by Mary Ann Shaffer & Annie Barrows (it comes available in paperback in May).  6th: Card Grp 7pm We're starting an evening card group!! If you're interested in playing or would like to know more, please call Colleen E at 512-797-8539. 9th: Dinner Grp 6:30pm Will be hosted by Barbara & Bruce M. in their home in W-S. If you'd like an adult beverage please bring your own. Please RSVP by May 8th to Barbara at 245-8137 to confirm the dish you will be bringing. 11th: Board Mtg 1pm Board will meet at Linda P's house in Clemmons. RSVP to her at 201-2026. 13th: Craft Grp 1pm Will meet in Suzanne B's home in W-S. The group will be working on covering hangers using knitting! Please bring plastic hangers and your own yarn & needles.

14th: Bridge Grp 1pm 

Will meet in Heather G's home in W-S. Please RSVP to her at 659-6375

15th: Lunch Bunch 11:30am

Lunch Bunch will meet at River Birch Lodge (3324 Robinhood Rd 27106).   Their phone number is 768-1111 if you need directions.  If you plan on joining us, please RSVP by May 14th to Holly L at 940-2159. To cancel your RSVP please contact Holly or the restaurant.

21st: Spring Installation Luncheon 11:30am

Our Annual Spring Installation luncheon will be at Big Shotz Tavern (Clemmons location). Located at 421 Lewisville-Clemmons Rd. PLEASE NOTE: ALL GPS systems MISguide you to the wrong location; please call the restaurant for accurate directions #712-1883. The new officers will be installed at this event.

Few Announcements...

Starting an Evening Card/Game Group!!

A member has volunteered to chair such a group in the club's new year!  

If interested in participating or to express ideas for games, contact Colleen E. at 512 797 8539.

Save the Dates: 

May 2: Komen Race for the Cure at Salem College.  Our team name is "Newcomers & Neighbors"

May 21: Annual Spring Luncheon at Big Shotz Tavern (Clemmons location) to honor our outgoing board members and chairpersons and install our new officers!  

Please Note:  May's general meeting is cancelled due to the Spring Luncheon. 

New Club Picture!!

Here's about half of our membership at our March general meeting!

It was "about time" we had a new picture of the club!  

CALENDAR OF EVENTS: APRIL 2009

4th: Wine Group 7:30pm

Wine Group will meet in the home of Barbara & Mark W. in W-S.   Please bring a bottle of your favorite NC wine and an appetizer or dessert to share.  RSVP to her at 659-1862

6th: Book Group 10am

Book Group will meet in Diane P's home in Clemmons.  The book to be discussed is RUN by Ann Patchett & THREE CUPS OF COFFEE by Greg Mortensen & David Oliver Relin.  Please RSVP to her at 766-0242.   The book for May is REVOLUTIONARY ROAD by Richard Yates.

9th: Bridge Group 12:30pm

Bridge Group will play at Sylvia H's home in W-S.  Please carpool if able as parking is limited.  RSVP to her at 768 8656

13th: Board Mtg 1pm

The board will meet in Holly L's home in Advance.  RSVP to her at 940 2159

16th:  Lunch Bunch 11:30am

Lunch Bunch will gather at the "4th Street Filling Station" (871 W. 4th St) in W-S.  Directions can be obtained from the restaurant: 724 7600.  Please RSVP to Holly L at 940 2159 by April 15th

23rd: Card Group 1pm

Card Group will meet at Colleen E's home in W-S this month.   Please RSVP to her at 512 797 8539

28th: General Mtg 10am

Our speaker for April's meeting will be Elaine Strug, a member of UNC's School of the Arts volunteer group.  She's a native of W-S and alumni of WFU and UNC, as well as former professor at UNC, Salem College, and WSSU.  She'll be telling us about the various programs at the UNC's School of the Arts.   We will also be voting on the proposed slate of officers for the 2009-2010 club year!  We meet at the Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1416 Bolton Street. No need to RSVP! Refreshments will be served.  All are welcome!!

DINNER GROUP: Will not be meeting in April.  

If interested in hosting May's gathering, please contact Terry H. at 201 6230

CRAFT GROUP: Will not be meeting in April.  

If interested in hosting May's gathering, please contact Suzanne B. at 922 3241

CALENDAR OF EVENTS: MARCH 2009

2nd:  Book Group 10am

Will be held at Linda S's home to discuss THREE CUPS OF TEA by Greg Mortensen & David Oliver Relin.  The book for April is RUN by Anna Patchett and for May, the book will be:  REVOLUTIONERY ROAD by Richard Yates.   Please RSVP to Linda @ 201-7901

9th: Board Meeting 1pm

Board will meet at Barb W's home this month. Please RSVP to Barb @ 659-1862.

11th:  Craft Group 1pm

We'll be making bird houses to donate to the Habitat for Humanity's BIRDFEST! 

Please bring a ruler, pencil, & scissors. We'll meet at Carol H's home in Clemmons. 

Please RSVP to her @ 712-1360.

12th:  Bridge Group 12:30pm

Will gather in Suzanne B's home. Please RSVP to Suzanne @ 922-3241

14th:  Dinner Group 6:30pm

Dinner group will gather at Bruce & Carol H's house in Clemmons. 

RSVP to Carol @ 712-1360 to disscuss your dish for the dinner. 

Please bring a bottle of wine if you'd like it with dinner.

19th: Lunch Bunch 11:30am

Will gather at Bernardin's Fine Dining on Jonestown this month. 

Please contact the restaurant for directions @ 768-9365. 

Please RSVP to Holly L @ 940-2159

21st:  Annual "Casino Night" Group Social (guest welcome)

It's one of our most popular social events of the year will be held at Margee & Dave N's home. 

Games to be played will include: roulette, blackjack, craps, TX holdem' and more. 

We'll conclude the night with drawing for great door prizes! 

Each player is asked to ante up $5 in return for plenty of funny money to play with. 

Also, please bring an appetizer to share and (if you like something stronger to drink) please 

bring your own adult beverage, marked with your name. 
Please call Barb W. to RSVP and get directions @ 659-1862.

24th:  General Meeting 10am

Marisa Ray will be our guest speaker telling us more about the W-S Foundation. 

We meet at the Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1416 Bolton Street. 

No need to RSVP! Refreshments will be served.

26th: Card Group 1pm

We'll be playing Michigan Rummy this month @ Terry H's house. 

Please RSVP to Terry @ 201-6230