Calendar of Events: December 2010

1st: EVENING CARDS @7pm
Cards will be held at Colleen E's house this month!

6th: BOOK GROUP @ 10:00am
We will discuss “The Kindness of Strangers” by Katrina Kittle. Book Club and brunch will be hosted by Barbara W, in W-S. Please RSVP to Barbara by Thursday, December 2nd at 659-1862.

9th: BRIDGE GROUP @ 12:30pm
Bridge will be held at Vera B's this month!

7th: CRAFT GROUP DAY TRIP to The Grove Park Inn
In December, the Craft Group is going on a Field Trip to Asheville to see the famous Gingerbread Houses at the Grove Park Inn. This is a holiday display that has generated much local enthusiasm! I have not seen the houses before, but hear great things about them. We will have lunch in Asheville (at a restaurant as yet to be determined).

We'll depart at 9:00am. We will meet at the Barnes & Noble parking lot (park in the back section) on Hanes Mall Blvd and will carpool to Asheville which is about 2 hours away. Your RSVP is very important so we can plan for drivers. Please respond by December 3rd to Chris M at 293-4583. NOTE: the trip is Tuesday not Wednesday.

11th: HOLIDAY SOCIAL(Snoop Party) @7pm
Donna and Steve K's home in Advance, NC.

Once again we are combining our annual Holiday Party with the everpopular 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, tea and soft drinks will be provided. For directions and to RSVP, please contact Donna by Sunday, December 5th at 941-3135. You may also bring an optional $10 gift card for a teen. The cards will be collected and donated to the Salvation Army. NOTE: Donna is in need of card tables and chairs. If you can lend yours for the Snoop Party, please let her know.

14th: BOARD MEETING @ 10am
Will be held at Barbara M's home in W-S. Please RSVP Barbara at 245-8137. All members are welcome to attend.

16TH: LUNCH BUNCH @ 11:30am
We will gather at this month. Milners on Stratford (630 S. Stratford Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27103). Please RSVP to Margee N at 940-3404 by 11/16. Please call Margee if you are unable to keep your reservation.

17th: HOLIDAY COOKIE EXCHANGE @ 10:00am
Linda P’s home in Clemmons, NC.
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
swap and take home. Please bring one copy of your cookie recipe. Containers will
be available to take your cookies home. Coffee and tea will be provided. Please
RSVP Linda by December 16th at 201-2026.

**If you are unable to attend that morning, but would still like to participate, contact Linda for alternative drop off/pick up arrangements!

23rd: DAYTIME CARDS
Cancelled this month due to the holiday. See ya in the new year!

Save THESE Dates!

Cookies, cookies, and more cookies! Do you bake a ton of cookies during the holidays, but quickly get tired of the same 3 types you made!? Why not come to the cookie exchange with 7 dozen of one kind and leave with 6 dozen of MANY different kinds! We have many talented bakers among us so take advantage of it by joining in the fun! So save the date of December 17th. **Linda can also make arrangements for "pick ups and drop offs" if you are unable to attend the morning of.

Also, mark your calendars for our Annual Holiday party the evening of December 11th!

Calendar of Events: November 2010

1st: BOOK CLUB @10am
We will discuss “The Red Tent” by Anita Diamant.
Hostess: Penny R at her home in W-S
RSVP to Penny at 671-6440

3rd: EVENING CARDS @7pm
Hostess: Judy D at her home in W-S.
RSVP to Judy at 764-4281

9th: BOARD MEETING @10am
Hostess: Diane P at her home in Clemmons.
RSVP to Diane at 766-0242

10th: CRAFTS @1pm
We'll be making Pine Cone Holiday Wreaths with Barbara M at her home in W-S.
RSVP to Barbara at 245-8137 by the 8th. She'll tell you the cost of any additional supplies when you RSVP. She will provide the pine cones.

11th: BRIDGE @12:30pm
Hostess: Carolyn W at her home in W-S
RSVP Carolyn at 924-8251

13th: WINE GROUP @7:30pm
Hosts: Barbara and Mark W at their home in W-S.
The theme this month will be "screw-top bottles!"
RSVP to Barbara at 659-1862

18th: LUNCH BUNCH @11:30am
Restaurant: Screaming Rooster, 301 Brookstown Ave. WS.
Please RSVP to Margee N at 940-3404 by 11/16.
Please call Margee if you are unable to keep your reservation.

23rd: GENERAL MEETING @10am
Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1416 Bolton Street, WS
No need to RSVP!

Our speaker for November will be Joe Mills who wrote: “Opening a bottle of wine is an act of optimism!” In addition to authoring several books of poetry, he (along with his wife) has written A Guide to North Carolina’s Wineries. The Yadkin Valley, North Carolina’s first federally recognized American Viticultural Area, has more than 20 wineries and over 400 acres of vineyards. At our November meeting, Mr. Mills will share his insights into the history of wine growing in our region, the techniques used to produce a good vintage, and the variety of wines and activities available at the vineyards. He will also discuss possibilities for the holidays!

26th: DAYTIME CARDS @1pm
Hostess: Penny R at her home in WS
RSVP to Penny @ 671-6440

Calendar of Events: October 2010

4th: BOOK CLUB 10 AM
Hostess: Twyla J in Clemmons. RSVP to Twyla at 416-2197.
This month we'll be discussing “The Red Tent” by Anita Diamant.

6th: EVENING CARDS 7 PM
Hostess: Colleen E in WS. RSVP to Colleen @ 797-8539

9th: DINNER GROUP 6:30 PM
Home of Donna and Steve K in Advance. Please RSVP to Donna by October 7th at 941-3135. Cost is $2.50 per person, plus a dish to share.

12th: BOARD MEETING 10 AM
Hostess: Penny R in WS. RSVP to Penny at 671-6440

13th: CRAFTS 7 PM **please note: time change
Jewelry Making w/ jewelry maker Marlene Kuzer, 4144 Tolley Ridge Lane, WS.
Please RSVP to Marlene at 923-5800 by October 12th.

14th: BRIDGE 12:30 PM
Hostess: Anne T in WS. RSVP to Anne @ 767-4510

21st: LUNCH BUNCH 11:30 AM
This month well gather at Willow’s Bistro, 300 S. Liberty St, Suite 125 WS.
Please RSVP to Margee N at 940-3404 by 10/18.
Please call Margee if you are unable to keep your reservation.

26th: GENERAL MEETING 10 AM
As part of our October meeting (held at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1416 Bolton Street) we will be collecting items for the Humane Society. The are in need of the following:
Purina dog/puppy & cat/kitten chow, Liquid Dish Soap & laundry detergent (High Efficiency only), Postage Stamps & office supplies (tape, pens, white copy paper), Non-clumping cat litter, Hand soap and sanitizer, bleach and paper towels, 13 and 33 gallon trash bags, Dog toys (especially for larger dogs to chew — "Nyla" bones are good), NO RAWHIDE

Our speaker for this month will be Women's Fund representative Patti Hubbard. She'll share some of the results of the research that led to the publication of Through a Gender Lens: The Economic Security of Women and Girls in Forsyth County.

28th: DAYTIME CARDS 1:00 PM
Hostess: Penny R in WS. RSVP to Penny @ 671-6440

Calendar of Events: September 2010

1st: Evening Cards @7pm
Will be held in the home of Colleen E in W-S. Please RSVP to Colleen @ 797-8539.

8th: Craft Group @1pm
We will meet at An Original By You, 2727 Reynolda Road, ( phone 722-3500), for some ceramic painting. Join us and paint your own Memory Plate, coffee cup, soup bowl, figurine or holiday ornament. “Originals” provides the bisque and all other needed materials. Plan to pay a small fee for the use of paints, and kiln firing, plus the cost of supplies. Creative ideas are free! Items can be picked up at the studio one week after painting. And don’t forget, they make great holiday gifts.
Please RSVP to Chris M at 293-4583 by September 1.

9th: Bridge Group @ 12:30pm
Will be held at the home of Margaret R in Clemmons. Please RSVP to Margaret @ 712-4677.

12th: OKTOBERFEST from 2-6pm
Join us for Oktoberfest! The cost of admission is $7.00 per person for the brats and beer. Also, please bring an appetizer or side dish to share. We will have Bocce and
Corn Hole tossing as well as a canoe and kayaks to cruise the lake. This event
will take place at the home of Gus and Linda P in Clemmons. Please RSVP to Linda by September 9th @ 201-2026.

13th: Book Group @10am
Our book will be "The Maltese Falcon" by Dashiell Hammett. The Maltese Falcon has been selected as this year’s choice for On The Same Page, Forsyth County Library’s common book read for the city. We will meet at the home of Barbara M in Winston-Salem. In addition to discussing the book, we will listen to a brief excerpt (5 –10 minutes) of the original 1941 radio broadcast of the story featuring Humphrey Bogart and Mary Astor. Please RSVP to Barbara @ 245-8137.
**NOTE: the date of our September Book Club has changed due to the Labor Day holiday. October’s Selection is The Red Tent by Anita Diamant.

14th: Board meeting @10am
Will be held at the home of Carol H in Clemmons. Please RSVP to Carol at 712-1360

16th: Lunch Bunch @11:30 AM
We will gather this month at Bernardin’s new location, 901 West Fourth St, W-S. Call Margee N at 940-3404. Please call Margee if you are unable to keep your reservation.

28th: General Meeting @ 10am
This month's meeting will feature a panel of theater representatives! We'll hear about some of the rich theatrical offerings available in Winston-Salem, the "city of arts and innovation". Panel members will give us a little background about their particular group and respective venues. They will also preview their upcoming seasons so we can mark our calendars now.

Our general meetings are held at Trinity Presbyterian Church (1416 Bolton Street in W-S) just off Silas Creek Parkway via the Bolton Street Exit. The meeting will also 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! All residents of W-S are welcome to attend! Visitors may attend two meetings or activities before making a decision to join the club.

30th: Card Group @ 1pm
Will be held at Penny R’s home in W-S. Please RSVP to Penny @ 671-6440.

Calendar of Events: August 2010

2nd: BOOK GROUP @10am
Will be held at Linda P's house in Clemmons.
Please RSVP to her at 201-2016
AUGUST Book: The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
SEPTEMBER Book: The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett

4th: EVENING CARDS @7pm
Will be held in the home of Pat T in W-S.
Please RSVP to her at 771-4422

10th: BOARD MEETING @10am
Will be held at Sandra K’s house. All members are encouraged to attend.
Please RSVP to her at 922-0913

11th: CRAFT GROUP @1pm
Will be held at the home of Chris M in W-S. Simply bring your own "portable" project/craft to work on. Please RSVP to her at 293-4583.

12th: BRIDGE @12:30pm
Will be held at Linda P’s home in Clemmons.
Please RSVP to her at 201-2016

14TH: WINE GROUP OUTING @2pm
This special outing to RAFFALDINI VINEYARD is by reservation only. Will include a tour and wine tasting. You can bring your own picnic or choose from their menu of prepared foods. www.raffaldini.com.

20th: LUNCH BUNCH @11:30am
Sawatdee Thai Restaurant (3064 Healy Drive, W-S). Please RSVP to Margee N at 940-3404. Please also contact her if you are unable to keep your reservation.

24th: GENERAL MEETING @10am
Our speaker will be Ginger Hendricks, Executive Director of BOOKMARKS. BOOKMARKS brings writers and readers of all ages together as renowned authors, illustrators, storytellers and chefs share their work and insights through readings, presentations, panel discussions, workshops and book-signings. The sixth annual free festival will feature more than 40 authors along with creative and interactive activities for children. She is also an author herself, having been published in local and national journals.

This year, BOOKMARKS will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2010, returning to the downtown Winston-Salem’s Arts District. Below is a link to suggested summer reading that features some of the authors who will participate in this year’s event:

http://www.bookmarksbookfestival.org/images/stories/PDFs/Summer_Reading_List-2010.pdf

Our general meetings are held at Trinity Presbyterian Church (1416 Bolton Street in W-S) just off Silas Creek Parkway via the Bolton Street Exit. The meeting will also 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! All residents of W-S are welcome to attend! Visitors may attend two meetings or activities before making a decision to join the club.

26th: DAYTIME CARDS @1pm
Penny R’s house in W-S. Please RSVP to her at 671-6440

Save the Date: Special Wine Outing

On August 14th, we will be going to Raffaldini Vineyards for a tour of their winery with our own personal guide, as well as wine tasting at the end of the tour. For those of you who haven’t heard of Raffaldini Vineyards, it is located in Ronda, NC, nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge and Brushy Mountains...a beautiful backdrop to their authentic, reproduction of an Italian Villa. Our tour begins at 2:00 PM on Saturday, August 14th. They have picnic areas on the grounds, which you are welcomed to use either before or after our tour. You can bring your own picnic or choose from their menu of prepared foods. All the information on the vineyard can be found at www.raffaldini.com, including directions and their menu. The cost of this tour, our personal tour guide and the wine tasting is $15.39 per person, including tax. This amount will need to be prepaid by July 25th. (Please make your checks out to Newcomers and Neighbors of Greater Winston-Salem for the total amount, per person and send checks to Diane P.) This should be a fun afternoon. Hope many of you will join us.

Save the Date -- Wine Trip

We will be going to Raffaldini Vineyards for a tour of their winery and a wine tasting. Raffaldini Vineyards is located in Ronda, NC -- a beautiful backdrop to their authentic reproduction of an Italian Villa. The tour begins at 2:00pm on Saturday, August 14. You can bring your own picnic or choose from their menu of prepared foods. All information on the Vineyard can be found at their website www.raffaldini.com, including directions and their menu. The cost for the event is $15.39 per person, including tax. This amount must be prepaid by July 25th . Please make your check payable to Newcomers and Neighbors of Greater Winston-Salem for the total amount per person and mail to Diane P. This will be a fun afternoon. We hope to see you there

Calendar of Events: July 2010

**Please Note: No Book Group this month. No Craft Group this month.

8th: Bridge Group @12:30pm

Madelyn M's home in W-S. Please RSVP to Madelyn @ 722-4076

10th: Dinner Group @6:00pm

Join Carol and Bruce H at their home in Clemmons for an old fashioned cook-out. Grilled chicken, hamburgers and soft drinks will be provided. Please bring your favorite picnic side dish to share along with an adult beverage of your choice if you wish. RSVP to Carol by 7/9 @712-1360

13th: Board Meeting @10am

Will be at Judy D's home in W-S. Please RSVP @ 764-4281

**NOTE: TIME & DAY CHANGE

14th: Evening Cards 7:00pm

Colleen E's home in W-S. RSVP to Colleen @797-8539.

15th: Lunch Bunch 11:30am

We'll gather at Hutch & Harris in Winston-Salem. RSVP to Diane P at 766-0242.

Please call Diane if you are unable to keep your reservation.

22th: Daytime Cards 1:00pm

Will be hosted by Penny R in her home in W-S. Please RSVP to Penny @ 671-6440

25th: Wine Tasting Deadline

Last chance to make a reservation for Wine Tasting and Tour at Raffaldini Vineyards.

RSVP by submitting a check for $15.39 per person to

Diane P.

27th: General Meeting @10:00am

Winston-Salem continues to live up to its claim to be “The City of the Arts”. Mary Craig Tennille will share with us information about the much anticipated opening of the New Downtown Center for the Arts (formerly known as the

Sawtooth Building). According to Arts Council news, this multi-million dollar project is transforming the historic Sawtooth Center and neighboring properties into what has been heralded as “Winston-Salem’s living room”, a multifunctional facility that not only will house the Sawtooth School but also will be a venue for performances and exhibitions and special events. The facility will include Mountcastle Forum; Reynolds Place, with a panoramic view of the Winston-Salem skyline; Hanesbrand Theatre, a black-box theater that will accommodate diverse arts activities from Shakespearian productions to dance and films; a drive through/drop off entrance on Spruce Street and a new portico. Ms. Tennille will also discuss volunteer opportunities. A gala weekend celebration is planned for the September opening with refreshments, music, theater, dance and visual arts. Join us to learn more.

Our general meetings are held at Trinity Presbyterian Church (1416 Bolton Street in W-S) just off Silas Creek Parkway via the Bolton Street Exit. The 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! All resident of W-S are welcome to attend!Visitors may attend two meetings or activities before making a decision to join the club.

Calendar of Events: June 2010

**Please note: No Evening Card group this month & No Craft group this month

7th: BOOK CLUB @ 10 am

Will be held at the home of Vicki S. Please RSVP: 608-4685

Book to be discussed is Day After Night by Anita Diamant. Please bring your suggestions for future Book Club selections to the meeting.

10th: BRIDGE @ 12:30 pm

Will be held at Linda M's home in W-S. Please RSVP: 631-9870

12th: BBQ and BUNCO @ 6:30 pm

Will be held at the VFW Hall on Hampton Rd. in Clemmons. This is our Summer Social, open to all members, guests, and any new residents of W-S who wish to see what we're about. Please RSVP to Barbara W @ 659-1862. Cost will be just $5.00 per person, includes chopped pork BBQ, Rolls and Bunco. Please bring your own adult beverage and a side dish /dessert to share.

14th: POT LUCK LUNCHEON @ 12:00pm / JOINT BOARD MEETING @1:00pm

This special meeting to discuss club business, thank the old officers, and bring the new up to date. Will be held at Linda P's house in Clemmons. Please RSVP: 201-2026. When you RSVP, please let Linda know what side dish you will be bringing to the luncheon. 1:00 PM Joint Board Meeting

17th: LUNCH BUNCH @ 11:30am

We'll gather this month at Deacon Tower Grille at 475 Deacon Blvd. in W-S. Please RSVP to Margee N @ 940-3404. If you find that you cannot attend after you have made a reservation, PLEASE let Margee know prior to the date. Contact the restaurant directly for directions.

22nd: GENERAL MEETING @10:00am

This month we welcome a special speaker, Joe Mills, author of several books of poetry along with "

A Guide to North Carolina’s Wineries." He will

share his insights into the history of winegrowing in our region, the techniques

used to produce a good vintage, and the variety of wines and activities available at

the vineyards. The Yadkin Valley

has more than 20 wineries and over 400 acres of

vineyards.

Mills holds a PhD from the University of California-Davis and teaches at the

University of North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem.

Our general meetings are held at Trinity Presbyterian Church (1416 Bolton Street in W-S) just off Silas Creek Parkway via the Bolton Street Exit. The 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! All resident of W-S are welcome to attend!Visitors may attend two meetings or activities before making a decision to join the club.

24th: CARDS @ 1:00pm

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

Save the Date: BBQ/Bunco Social

Our summer social will be the first of the new term!! It's set to be a Bunco & BBQ Party!! It will take place at the VFW Hall on Hampton Road in Clemmons, on Saturday, June 12 at 6:30.

There will be a $5.00 per person fee, which will include catered chopped pork barbecue, rolls and Bunco. Please bring your own adult beverage, and a side dish or dessert to share. More details will appear in the June newsletter, but mark you calendars now!! RSVP by June 8 to Barbara W at 659-1862. Visitors are welcome to attend.

Calendar of Events: May 2010

3rd: Book Group @ 10am

Will be held at Helen B's in W-S. Please RSVP to her at 765-8807. We will discuss "The Help" by Katherine Stockett. June's book will be "Day after Night" by Anita Diamant

5th: Card Group @ 7pm

Will be held at Linda P's home in Clemmons. Please RSVP to her at 201-2026.

8th: Dinner Group @ 6:30pm

Bruce and Barbara M will host an Italian-themed dinner at their home in W-S. The main course will be spinach/cheese ravioli and pasta with a homemade Bolognese (meat) sauce. All guests are asked to bring an appetizer or dessert to share and an adult beverage, if desired. RSVP by May 6 to Barbara M at 245-8137.

10th: Board Meeting @ 1pm

Will be held at Suzanne B’s in W-S. Please RSVP to her at 922-3241. All members are welcome to attend.

12th: Craft Group @ 1pm

Please join us at the Chris M's home in W-S to work on our individual projects (knitting, embroidery, etc). We will also discuss some craft ideas for next year. Contact Chris M at 293-4583. If you can't join us, and want to suggest a craft idea, please email Chris directly.

13th: Bridge Group @12:30pm

Will be held at Sylvia H's home in W-S.

(Tables are full this month.)

2oth: Lunch Bunch @11:30am

Fourth Street

Filling Station (

871 W. 4th St)

Winston-Salem,NC 27101 (Phone:

724-7600)

Please RSVP to Holly L at

940-2159 o

r 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.

25th: 10am "Annual Spring Luncheon"

This month we replace our speaker with our installation of officers celebration. Please join us for the opportunity to recognize those members who served this past year. We will also introduce and install those members who have been elected or appointed to serve during the 2010-2011 year. This special event will still be held at our normal meeting location: Trinity Presbyterian Church, (1416 Bolton Street, 27103) just off Silas Creek Parkway via the Bolton Street Exit.

This year we will enjoy a catered buffet featuring a delicious selection of brunch items. There will be a charge per member attending of $6.00 per person. Because this is a catered affair, reservations and prepayment are

necessary. Please send or give your payment of $6.00 to our treasurer, Linda S. Payment can be mailed to her directly, but should be written out to "Newcomers and Neighbors of W-S" with "brunch" noted in the

memo line. Deadline for payment and reservations is Wed. May 21st.

***Please bring your favorite coffee/tea cup with you for your beverage. Join us for an enjoyable and informative morning . . . and bring another newcomer! The meeting will also include, as always, an update on activities and board decisions, as well as our 50-50 raffle, coffee and conversation.

27th: Card Group @ 1pm

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

Calendar of Events: April 2010

**Note: No Dinner group this month.

5th: Book Group @10am

Will be held at Barbara M’s house in W-S.

Please RSVP to Barbara at 245-8137

April -- Shanghai Girls by Lisa See

May -- The Help-Katherine Stockett

June -- Day after Night-Anita Diamant

7th: Card Group @7pm

Will be held at Pat T’s home in W-S this month. Please RSVP to Pat at 771-4422.

8th: Bridge Group @12:30pm

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

10th: Wine Group @7:30pm

Please join us at the home of Karen & Ken B in Oak Valley. Instead of featuring a wine from a particular country or state as usual, Karen & Ken are looking for the prettiest label. So, scout around and bring your wine and an appetizer to share.

Please RSVP to Karen at 940-2788.

12th: Board Meeting @1pm

Will be held at Holly L’s house in Oak Valley. Please RSVP to Holly at 940-2159.

(Board meetings are open to all members.)

14th: Craft Group @1pm

This month we will be featuring a mini-Watercolor Painting workshop. If you have ever wanted to attempt watercolors, here is your chance to give this beautiful (yet often misunderstood) medium a try. Paints, brushes, and paper will be supplied, but if you already have watercolor paints you want to use, by all means, bring them. Will be held at Chris M's home in W-S. Please RSVP by April 12 @ 293-4583 or 919-810-1313.

16th: Lunch Bunch @11:30am

Mizu Japanese Restaurant @ TJ Maxx Shopping Center (3374 Robinhood Rd., 27106). If you need directions, call the restaurant at 774-9797. Please RSVP to Holly L @ 940-2159 or Pat S at 774-7610. If you find, after RSVPing yes, that you are unable to attend, Please let Holly or Pat know prior to the date.

22nd: Card Group @1pm

Will be held at Linda S’s house in Clemmons. Please RSVP to Linda at 201-7901.

27th: General Meeting @10am

Adam Hall, a representative of Sharon Luggage and Gifts at Hanes Mall, will provide a demonstration on How to Pack For a Trip. We’ll learn the secrets of professional travelers, including the "packing-expert" method of folding a blazer, practical ways to reduce wrinkles and how to make the most of your carry-on bag.

The 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! General Meetings are always held at Trinity Presbyterian Church, (1416 Bolton Street, 27103) just off Silas Creek Parkway via the Bolton Street Exit. All residences of Greater Winston-Salem are invited to attend general meetings. Visitors may attend two meetings or activities before making a decision to join the club.

Calendar of Events: March 2010

1st: Book Group @10 am

Will be held at Dolores R's home in W-S. Please RSVP to her at 245-8406

Book to be discussed at March's meeting is Pushing the Bear by Diane Glancy.

April: Shanghai Girls-Lisa See

May: The Help-Katherine Stockett

June: Day after Night-Anita Diamant

3rd: Evening Card Group @7 pm

Will be held at Colleen E's. Please RSVP to Colleen at 512-797-8539

8th: Board Meeting @1 pm

Will be held at Vicki S's home. Please RSVP to her at 608-4685.

Board meetings are open to all club members!

10th: Craft Group @1 pm

Will be held in Dolores R's home. We'll be working individually on any portable project you're currently working on (knit, crochet, embroidery, etc). Please RSVP to her at 245-8406

1oth: Habitat for Humanity Project @ 1 pm

Newcomers Club will prepare and donate box lunches to the college students who are coming to Winston-Salem during their spring break to help build Habitat Houses. Donna K is coordinating this project and simply needs a few extra hands. If this project interests you and you'd like to assist Donna in purchasing, donating, preparing, or delivering, please contact her at 941-3135.

11th: Bridge Group @12:30 pm

Will be held at Suzanne B's home in W-S. Please RSVP to her at 922-3241 or 971-4032

13th: Dinner Group @6:30 pm

Just in time to get us into the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, when everyone

is Irish, the Dinner Group will meet at the home of Helen B in W-S. The main course will be Corned Beef and Cabbage prepared by Helen, with guests contributing side dishes to coordinate with the dinner. Bring your own wine or adult beverage of choice. Please RSVP to Helen by March 1st at 765-8807. (The evening is limited to 14, so RSVP early.)

15th: Deadline to RSVP for Casino Night!!

18th: Lunch Group @11:30am

This month's restaurant is Ombu (615 St. George Square Ct., Hanes Mall Boulevard, 27103)

Their phone number is 293-4346 for directions. Please 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. (www.omburestaurant.com)

20th: Casino Night Club Social @7:30 pm

This year’s spring social will be a Casino Night, complete with Roulette, Texas Hold'em, Craps and other fun games. (If you don’t know how to play, we'll teach you.) This night will be hosted in Margee & Dave N's home in Bermuda Run. The fee for the event is $5.00 per person. Please also bring an appetizer to share and your own adult beverage. Dessert will be provided. Please RSVP to Barbara W by March 15th: 659-1862

23rd: General Meeting @10 am

Our March speaker is Andrew Rodgers, Executive Director of the River Run International Film Festival. The 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! General Meetings are always held at Trinity Presbyterian Church, (1416 Bolton Street, 27103) just off Silas Creek Parkway via the Bolton Street Exit. All residences of Greater Winston-Salem are invited to attend general meetings. Visitors may attend two meetings or activities before making a decision to join the club.

25th: Card Group @ 1 pm

Will be held at Penny Robinson. Please RSVP to Penny at 671-6440

W-S Shelter in Need...

As it states in our directory of members, the purpose of Newcomers & Neighbors is not only to

promote friendship among ourselves and to aid each other in adjusting to the community, but also to “take an active interest in the civic and social welfare of the community” and “to aid our community through the gift of time, energy and funds for worthy purposes.” Once again, we have the opportunity, this month, to help fulfill our purpose by contributing much-needed items for God's Open Hand Shelter, (a 501c3) housed in the basement of Winston-Salem’s Lloyd Presbyterian Church (a historic church founded in 1870 by northern missionaries for freed black slaves.) Opened in 2002 by Miss Ella Pomeroy to give hospitality and a warm space to people who are homeless or otherwise need refuge, this day shelter, located near downtown W-S on Chestnut Street is open Monday -Friday from 10am-2pm. The church provides the space and pays for all utilities; the staff is volunteer. The Shelter does receive limited financial support from several local Presbyterian churches but relies on personal donations for day–to-day outreach. Although this shelter is operated inside a church, the clients are not required to participate in any service or study. This is an outreach program to the surrounding community and a safe haven for those who need comfort and help.

Your donations of the items suggested below will be greatly appreciated. Please bring your

donations to the February 23rd general meeting. If you cannot attend the February meeting but would still like to contribute, contact member Vicki S at 608-4685, who is coordinating the project, to arrange for a pick up.

The following items are needed on a regular basis for the shelter:

Personal Items: Combs, disposable razors, shaving lotion, toothbrushes/paste, deodorant, shampoo, soap, hand lotion, wash cloths, Q-tips, emery boards, band aids, AA and AAA batteries (radios), stamps, paper and pens, envelopes, sanitary napkins for women, etc. (smaller sizes for easy transport).

Clothing for men/women: (new) -underwear, socks, shoestrings, work gloves, shirts/sweaters can be purchased at Goodwill as long as they are in clean/good condition

Entertainment: books, games, puzzles

Food: Coffee, snacks, popcorn (already popped & flavored), Kool Aid packets, sugar & creamer,

peanut butter, gum, etc.

Calendar of Events: February 2010

1st: Book Group @ 10am

Will be held at Donna H's home in W-S. The book will be "The House at Sugar Beach" by Helene Cooper. Please RSVP to her at 923-2941.

March's will be "Pushing the Bear" by Diane Glancy

April's will be Shanghai Girls" by Lisa See

May's will be "The Help" by Katherine Stockett

June's will be "Day after Night" by Anita Diamant

3rd: Evening Card Group @ 7pm

Will be held at Linda S’s. Please RSVP to Linda at 201-7901

8th: Board Meeting @ 1pm

Will be held at Diane P's home. Please RSVP to her at 766-0242.

10th: Craft Group @ 1pm

Craft Group will meet on February 10 at 1:00 pm in Chris M's home in W-S. Sue Harkrader, a friend of Carol H's has agreed to teach us how to make Silk Eggs. She will bring all the necessary supplies for which a small fee will be charged. Please RSVP by February 3rd to Chris at 293-4583.

11th: Bridge Group @ 12:30pm

Will be held at Phyllis B' s home. Please RSVP to her at 608-7943

13th: Wine Group @ 7:30pm

We will be tasting the wines of Chile at this month's get-together. Our hosts are members Diane and Terry P who live in Clemmons. Please bring a bottle of your favorite Chilean wine (or one that you'd like to try), along with an appetizer to share, for an evening of socializing and fun. Please RSVP to Diane at 766-0242. Hope to see you then!

19th: Lunch Bunch @ 11:30am

A special lunch and cooking demonstration will be held just for us at the Stocked Pot at 381 Jonestown Road (Centre Stage Shopping Center). 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 1st. Once we have at least 12, the checks will be deposited and paid to the Stocked Pot. There will be no refunds after February1.

23rd: General Meeting @ 1oam

Our general meetings are held in Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1416 Bolton Street (just off Silas Creek Parkway via the Bolton Street Exit) They give us the opportunity to welcome visitors, hear guest speakers, and discuss club business. All residences of Greater Winston-Salem are invited to attend.

This month’s speaker will be Jennifer Cannino, co-author of “Picking Cotton - Our Memoir of Injustice & Redemption”. She’s a resident of W-S and has appeared on 60 Minutes to tell her real-life story about being a victim of a terrible crime in her early 20s, her survival, her vow to put the man away forever. She had the opportunity to identify him, and he was sentenced to prison for the rest of his life. There was only one problem: he was innocent as DNA later proved it. Theirs is a powerful story of forgiveness and redemption. She has since become a speaker on judicial Reform, and the book has just been released in paperback. The meeting will also include an update on activities and board decisions, as well as our 50-50 raffle, coffee and conversation.

**And don't forget to bring your items to donate to the God's Open Hand Shelter, (a 501c3).

25th: Card Group @ 1pm

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