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.

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).