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

General Meetings are a time to welcome visitors, hear guest speakers and discuss club business. We invite women who are new or established residents of Greater Winston-Salem to visit us.

The general meetings are held at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1416 Bolton Street (just off Silas Creek Parkway, via the Bolton Street exit) at 10:00 a.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month (except August and December)

Our Bad Weather Policy:

In the event of bad weather, our strategy is to follow the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School policy. If school is cancelled, then our meeting is cancelled. If school is on a two-hour delay, we will meet at the regular time.

         February Program: Women's Fund of Winston Salem

Speaker: Sabrina Slade

The Women's Fund of Winston-Salem, a part of The Winston-Salem Foundation, seeks to improve the lives of women and girls by building a community of female philanthropists. The fund provides grants to local programs and initiatives that address the root causes of social issues impacting women and girls in Forsyth County. It was founded in 2006 by a group of women who believed they could make a real difference in the lives of women and girls in their community. Since 2006, membership has grown to include 800 women from all socioeconomic backgrounds and beliefs. The fund has awarded over $1.3 million in grants to local organizations.
 
The Women's Fund believes you don't need to be wealthy to be a philanthropist; it doesn't matter how much you can give. We have several members in Newcomers and Neighbors who participate annually as part of a group membership. The current coordinator for the Newcomers and Neighbors group is Vicki Schwartz. Refer to her article in this issue regarding membership openings for this year.

Sabrina Slade, the director of the Women's Fund, will be here to tell us more about the organization. She'll explain the system of grant voting sessions held every year in the fall, how a local group is formed and how you can become an involved member through your donation.
 

Sabrina Slade has over 22 years of nonprofit management and fundraising experience. She has served as Director of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Durham and Orange County, the Director of The United Way of Forsyth County's Volunteer Center, the Director of the Women's Fund and of The Black Philanthropy Initiatives at the Winston-Salem Foundation. She is a native of Winston-Salem and has a BA in psychology and a Masters of Business Administration

Calendar of Events: February 2017

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

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

Book Club: Monday, February 6, at 10:00 a.m.: Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow

Bridge: Thursday, February 9, at 1:00 p.m.

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

Wine Tasting: Saturday, February 11, at 7:00 p.m.

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

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

Travel Talk: Thursday, February 16, at 6:30 p.m.

Day Cards: Thursday, February 23, at 1:00 p.m.

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

wsnewcomers@gmail.com

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

General Meetings are a time to welcome visitors, hear guest speakers and discuss club business. We invite women who are new or established residents of Greater Winston-Salem to visit us.

The general meetings are held at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1416 Bolton Street (just off Silas Creek Parkway, via the Bolton Street exit) at 10:00 a.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month (except August and December)

 Our Bad Weather Policy:

In the event of bad weather, our strategy is to follow the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School policy. If school is cancelled, then our meeting is cancelled. If school is on a two-hour delay, we will meet at the regular time.

January Program: Normal Aging or Cause for Alarm?

Understanding Age-Related Changes in the Brain

Speaker: Dr. Timothy Hughes, PhD, M.P.H

Forgetfulness can be a normal part of aging. As people experience age-related changes in the brain, some may notice that it takes longer to learn new things, that they don’t remember information as well as they did, or they lose things – like those glasses. Many older people worry about these signs of mild forgetfulness. But are they a cause for alarm? What if you misplace things in inappropriate places, like finding your keys in the refrigerator? What if you get lost while walking or driving around a familiar neighborhood? Is it truly time to worry about the onset of dementia? Our January speaker will address these concerns, helping us understand not only what is normal aging but how we can slow down and maybe even reverse some losses.

Join Newcomers & Neighbors at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 24, for a special program by Dr. Timothy Hughes, PhD, M.P.H., Assistant Professor of Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, Department of Epidemiology and Prevention, Wake Forest School of Medicine. We will also learn about opportunities for participating in ongoing research, not only receiving no-cost evaluations and educational programs, but also advancing an understanding of the aging process.

Dr. Hughes is a neuroepidemiologist whose research is aimed at developing strategies for preventing dementia and general brain aging. He excels in explaining complex research and translating challenging concepts into accessible terminology. To provide enough time for questions, the board voted to extend the program time to 50 minutes. Guests are welcome to attend.

Calendar of Events: January 2017

Please RSVP for all events. Non-members who wish to attend one of our events should contact our Membership Coordinator Pat Titus at 336-771-4422 or e-mail wsnandn@aol.com for additional information.

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

Book Club: Monday, January 9, at 10:00 a.m.: Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow — the biography upon which the Broadway show Hamilton is based.

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

Bridge: Thursday, January 12, at 1:00 p.m.

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

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

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

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

Dinner Out: Friday, January 27, at 5:30 p.m.