January 27, 2011

Save the Date: Spring Social March 12, 2011

You do NOT want to miss out on the fun to be had at our socials. We will be chowing down on some good NC BBQ and fixins. Dust off your boots for some Line Dancing with instructor Pat Adkins of King NC. And to wrap up the evening, a few games of Texas Hold’em...split the pot, and perhaps a few door prizes for best pair of boots will liven up the evening. Additional details will be forthcoming at the general meeting and the March newsletter. Questions, contact Vicki S @ 608-4685.

Calendar of Events: February 2011

7th: Book Club @ 10am
This month's book to be discussed is To Kill A Mocking-bird” by Harper Lee. Diane P will host in her home in Clemmons. Please RSVP to her @ 766-0242.

Future Books:
March: “Angle of Repose‖ by Wallace Stegner - Hostess, Sandra Kopchik
April: “Sarah’s Key‖ by Tatiana de Rosnay - Hostess, Holly Loke
May: “Sheen on the Silk” by Anne Perry - Hostess, Barbara Mellin
June: “Cutting for Stone” by Abraham Verghese - Hostess, Dolores Rider

8th: Board Meeting @ 10am
Hostess: Dolores R at her home in W-S. Please RSVP to Dolores @ 245-8406

9th: Craft Group @ 1pm
Barbara M will demonstrate the ancient art of Chinese Brush Painting at her home in W-S. We will have the opportunity to try traditional bamboo and mountain orchid painting, as well as Chinese calligraphy. Barbara will provide the bamboo brushes, inkstones, ink-sticks and rice paper. (Participants are asked to pay $3.00 each to cover the cost of supplies). We will also have the opportunity to view her library of Chinese art books. Please RSVP to Barbara at 245-8137. All are welcome. NOTE: This program was cancelled last month due to inclement weather.

9th: Card Group @ 7pm
Hostess: Colleen E at her home in W-S. Please RSVP to Colleen.

10th: Bridge Group @ 12:30pm
Hostess: Heather G at her home in W-S. Please RSVP to Heather at 659-6375.

12th: Wine Group @ 7:30pm
Come join us at Holly and Tom L's home in Oak Valley Subdivision in Advance. Our featured wines this month will be from Australia and New Zealand. Please bring your favorite wine from one of these countries and an appetizer to share. RSVP to Holly at 940-2159.

17th: Lunch Bunch @ 11:30pm
Genghis Grill (3928 Silas Creek Pkwy W-S). Please RSVP to Margee N at 940-3404 by February 15th. Please call Margee if you are unable to keep your reservation.

22nd: General Meeting @ 10am
Our guest speaker, J. Eric Elliott, will present the history of W-S's West End in words and pictures -- Millionaires Row, Winston-Salem as a regional spa resort, presidential parades, and much more. Don't miss this one!

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, of course! 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. There is no need to RSVP.

24th: Card Group @1pm
Hostess: Penny R's home in W-S. Please RSVP to Penny @ 671-6440.

January 4, 2011

Calendar of Events: January 2011

First, save the date for the next Wine Group on Saturday, February 12 @7:30 PM.

5th: Card Group @7pm
Hostess: Judy D's home in W-S. Please RSVP to her @764 4281.

8th: Dinner Group @6:30pm
The Dinner Group will meet at the home of Margee and Dave N in Advance. We ask that those attending contribute $2.50 per person to help the hostess defray the cost of her expenses. Please RSVP to Margee by Wednesday, January 5th @940-3404.

10th: Book Group @10am
The book to be discussed is “The Sweet By and By” by Todd Johnson. This month will be hosted by Vicki S in her home in W-S. Please RSVP to her @608-4685.

February: "To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee
March: “Angle of Repose” by Wallace Stegner
April: “Sarah’s Key” by Tatiana de Rosnay
May: “Sheen on the Silk” by Anne Perry
June: “Cutting for Stone” by Abraham Verghese

11th: Board Meeting @10am
Hostess: Suzanne B's home in WS. Please RSVP to her @922-3241
All members are welcome to attend.

12t: Chinese Brush Painting (Craft Group) @1pm
Barbara M will demonstrate the ancient art of Chinese Brush Painting at her home,
WS. We will have the opportunity to try traditional bamboo and mountain orchid painting, as well as Chinese calligraphy. Barbara will provide the bamboo brushes, inkstones, ink-sticks and rice paper. (Participants are asked to pay $3.00 each to cover the cost of supplies). We will also have the opportunity to view her library of Chinese art books. Please RSVP to her @ 245-8137.

13th: Bridge Group @12:30pm
Hostess: Suzanne B's home in W-S. Please RSVP to her @922-3241.

20th: Lunch Bunch @11:30am
We will gather at NOMA (321 W 4th St. WS) this month. Contact the restaurant for directions, if needed. Please RSVP to Margee N @940-3404 by Jan 18th. Please call Margee directly if you are unable to keep your reservation.

25th: General Meeting @10am
Our speaker will be Mark Richard Leach, Executive Director of the newly renovated Southeast Center for Contemporary Art, SECCA. Mr. Leach will present a slide show for us, providing a little history about the Center and a preview of some of the upcoming exhibits for 2011.

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, of course! 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. There is no need to RSVP.

27th: Card Group @1pm
Will be hosted by Penny R in her home in W-S. Please RSVP to her @671-6440.