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.