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