GENERAL MEETING - MARCH 26 at 10 A.M.

General Meetings are a time to welcome visitors, hear guest speakers and discuss club business. All residents of Greater Winston-Salem are invited to join us. General Meetings are held at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1416 Bolton Street (just off Silas Creek Parkway via the Bolton Street exit) at 10 a.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month, except August and December.

Speaker:   Chris Jordan, Director of Programming, New Winston Museum, 723 S. Marshall St., W-S 27101

The New Winston Museum is the community museum for Winston-Salem and Forsyth County, with the mission to preserve the history of the area.  It was officially opened in May 2012 with an exhibit called Every Picture Tells Our Story, a pictorial representation of Winston-Salem history through photography.  The Museum is now presenting the Salon Series which aims to bring a wide-range of community leaders from academics, artists and activists to lead discussions on a variety of topics.  The Museum is open Tuesday to Friday, 2 to 5 p.m.  Web site:  http://www.newwinston.org/site/ .  Mr. Jordan is a native of Charlotte, earned a Masters Degree in Museum Studies from UNC-Greensboro, and has lived in Winston-Salem since 2007.  

Calendar of Events: March 2013

Please RSVP for all events. Non-members who wish to attend one of our events should contact Dolores Rider, Membership Coordinator, for additional information on 336-245-8406 or drider1@triad.rr.com.

BOOK CLUB – Monday, March 4.  The book group will meet at 10 a.m. to discuss Jessica Maria Tuccelli’s book, Glow.

CRAFTS GROUP – Wednesday, March 6.  We will meet to paint ceramic green ware that will be fired and given away at Empty Bowls, a major fund raising event for the Second Harvest Food Bank.

NIGHT CARDS – Wednesday, March 6.  Night cards will be held at 7 p.m.

BOARD MEETING – Tuesday, March 12.  The Board will meet at 10 a.m.

BRIDGE – Thursday, March 14.  Bridge group will meet at 12:30 p.m.

GALLERY GROUP – Friday, March 15.  We will be visiting the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA) on the grounds of Old Salem in Winston Salem at 11 a.m.

LUNCH GROUP – Thursday, March 21.  Lunch Group will meet at Bleu, 3425 Frontis Street, Winston-Salem 27103, at 11:30 a.m.   RSVP REQUIRED.

DAY CARDS – Thursday, March 28.  Day cards will be at 1 p.m.

General Meeting: February 26, 2013 at 10 a.m.

General Meetings are a time to welcome visitors, hear guest speakers and discuss club business. All residents of Greater Winston-Salem are invited to join us. General Meetings are held at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1416 Bolton Street (just off Silas Creek Parkway via the Bolton Street exit) at 10 a.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month, except August and December.

Speaker:   Wendi Hartup, Natural Resources Extension Agent, Forsyth County

THINK SPRING!!!!   SUMMER FLOWERS!!!!   Wendi Hartup from the North Carolina Cooperative Extension will be our guest speaker.  She has a master's degree in Fisheries Conservation from Auburn University and a bachelor's degree in Marine Biology from Troy University.   Ms. Hartup will be presenting a program entitled "9 Steps to a Carolina Yard."  Come and learn the 9 basic principles for a yard that works with the environment while saving you time, money and energy.  As you incorporate these principles (RIGHT PLANT; RIGHT PLACE; RIGHT CARE), you can build a beautiful low maintenance garden that attracts wildlife, resists pests,  and is environmentally friendly.

Calendar of Events: February 2013

Please RSVP for all events. Non-members who wish to attend one of our events should contact Dolores Rider, Membership Coordinator, for additional information on 336-245-8406 or drider1@triad.rr.com.

BOOK CLUB – Monday, February 4.  The book group will meet at 10 a.m. to discuss Melanie Benjamin’s novel, The Autobiography of Mrs. Tom Thumb.

NIGHT CARDS – Wednesday, February 6.  Night cards will be held at 7 p.m. 

WINE GROUP – Saturday, February 9.  Wine Group will meet at 7:30 p.m.

BOARD MEETING – Tuesday, February 12.  The Board will meet at 10 a.m.

BRIDGE – Thursday, February 14.  Bridge group will meet at 12:30 p.m. 

CRAFTS GROUP - There is no meeting planned for Crafts Group in February.

GALLERY GROUP – Friday, February 15.  Gallery Group will meet at 11 a.m.

DAY CARDS – Thursday, February 21.  Day cards will be at 1 p.m.

LUNCH GROUP – Thursday, February 28.  Lunch Group will meet at 11:30 a.m.   

General Meeting: January 22, 2013 at 10 a.m.

General Meetings are a time to welcome visitors, hear guest speakers and discuss club business. All residents of Greater Winston-Salem are invited to join us. General Meetings are held at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1416 Bolton Street (just off Silas Creek Parkway via the Bolton Street exit) at 10 a.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month, except August and December

Speaker:   Sergeant Charles Sayers, Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office  

Sergeant Sayers will share tips and information to help us increase our personal safety.  He will cover helpful topics such as identity theft and scams aimed at seniors – all with a good sense of humor.  Sergeant Sayers has been with the Sheriff's Office for 30 years and feels fortunate that he has been assigned to every aspect of the Department. This has given him a broad background for his present position as the head of the Crime Prevention Unit which allows him to make presentations that keep the public informed on personal safety.   

Calendar of Events: January 2013

Please RSVP for all events. Non-members who wish to attend one of our events should contact Dolores Rider, Membership Coordinator, for additional information on 336-245-8406 or drider1@triad.rr.com.

NIGHT CARDS – Wednesday, January 2.  Night cards will be held at 7 p.m.

BOOK CLUB – Monday, January 7.  The book group will meet at 10 a.m. to discuss Anna Quindlen’s book, Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake. 

BOARD MEETING – Tuesday, January 8. The Board will meet at 10 a.m.

CRAFTS GROUP – Wednesday, January 9.  The Crafts Group will meet at 1 p.m. to create greeting cards.

BRIDGE – Thursday, January 10.  Bridge group will meet at 12:30 p.m.

DINNER OUT GROUP – Saturday, January 12 at 7 p.m.

DAY CARDS – Thursday, January 17.  Day cards will be at 1 p.m.

GALLERY GROUP - Friday, January 18.  The Gallery Group will meet at 11 a.m.

LUNCH GROUP – Thursday, January 24.  Lunch Group will meet at 11:30 a.m.