december 2009
Board Meeting: December 3, 9:30 am at Sandra Dingler’s home
Please Welcome the following new members! Karen Pineau (who hails from Atlanta), Elaine Titus (who comes to us from Bucks City, PA), Kathy Schwartz, Terri St. Denis, and Marianne Stevenson. Be sure to give them all a warm welcome!
Come celebrate the holidays with your Newcomer friends at the festively-decorated Simsbury Inn on Friday, December 11th at 12 noon. Buffet lunch, including one soft drink, coffee or tea, tax & tip is $20 per person. If you would like to participate in a “re-gifting” exchange, bring one wrapped $10-15 item that you already have in your home and we will have a Yankee Swap. Please RSVP by December 4th to Patty Howland, pahowl@gmail.com or 408-9485. Hope to see you there!
Do you have a daughter/son who would like to baby-sit? Send Patty information of members’ children who are interested to baby-sit. Do you have a service provider you would like to recommend? Patty maintains a “List of Services Recommended by Newcomers”. This is available at the Coffees or can be emailed to members upon request. If you have a recommended service provider, or if you have feedback (good or bad) on anyone on a previous version of this list, please contact Patty Howland.
Welcome to Girlfriend’s Corner, where we wish our Newcomer friends happy birthday, and send them get-well wishes as needed. If you think there is a Newcomer who would appreciate a get-well card, new baby, or condolence card, please contact Charlotte Ray by phone or by email.
Happy Birthday Wishes to the following members:
At this time of year as we gather to celebrate and give thanks, our thoughts turn to those among us whose holiday season will not be nearly as bright. The past year has been a time of unprecedented hardship for many of our fellow citizens. However philanthropy is an integral part of our heritage and many are lending a hand through donations of food, clothing, supplies, and other resources.
Although Thanksgiving is very near, food for holiday meals is not what Simsbury’s Department of Social Services needs at this time. In fact, they won’t run out of canned goods until mid-winter. Rather, they are concerned with the more than 300 households in our community that will struggle to stay warm in their homes this winter. We understand that many of you already support social service agencies which in turn help those in need.
However, if you are looking for another way to help then consider making a financial donation to Simsbury’s Department of Social Services through their social worker’s contingency fund which will allow them to provide immediate help. Checks can be made payable to: Social Workers Contingency Fund, and mailed to Mickey Lecours Beck, Director, Simsbury Department of Social Services, 933 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, CT, 06070. Please indicate that you are a member of Simsbury Newcomer’s Club.
Please invite your friends and neighbors to join the fun and become members of Simsbury Newcomers Club. Encourage them to come to one of our many events as your guest. Do they know you do not have to be new to the area or live in Simsbury to become a member? With more than 20 diverse activity groups there’s something for everyone!
Dues are $24 for the 2009-2010 membership year. Checks should be made payable to “Simsbury Newcomers Club” and sent to Sherry Hill at 12 Olde Orchard Road, West Granby, CT 06090 along with the completed membership form.
Membership entitles you to:
Please note that the Directory is for the exclusive use of Club members, cannot be used for solicitation, and will NOT be included on the website. Additional copies of the directory may be purchased while available for $2.00.
Membership forms will be available at coffees, general meetings and online @: http://simsburynewcomersclub.org/join-us/membership-form
Anyone selling, renting or providing a non-club service can advertise in our newsletter. A business card size or ¼ page ad is $15/month. A ½ page ad is $20, a full page ad is $30. Ads will be included based on available space.
Welcome to Daytime Book Group! We meet either the third or fourth Friday morning of each month and enjoy lively but informal discussion about our book selections. Our meetings last about 1 1/2 hours while a volunteer reviewer provides background information on the author and introduces discussion questions. Rotating hostesses supply coffee, snacks and the venue. Both new and seasoned members are welcome. We look forward to seeing you! Please R.S.V.P. to Patrice Sala or Camilla Thompson if you have any questions.
Here are the selections for 2009-2010.
For December, we’re reading “Olive Kittredge” by Elizabeth Strout.
To be included in our email list and receive monthly updates, please contact Cindy Schafer.
Our complete 2009-10 reading list is now available. Please join us to discuss any of the titles that interest you!
Couple’s Bridge meets on the third Saturday of the month. We usually meet in couples’ homes and begin at 7:30 PM. We have a variety of bridge levels, so please don’t be intimidated. Also, a commitment to one month does not commit you for the whole year. We sign up month to month according to our social schedules. I need a call in advance just to be sure we will have even tables.
Ladies’ Bridge meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month between 7:00-7:30 PM at the host house. We are a fun group of 2 or 3 tables of party bridge. Come join us by signing up early. Call Ida after 6 PM or call the hostess to see if there’s a cancellation. Please contact Ida for this month’s schedule.
Are you looking for something fun to fill one morning a month? Do you love the thrill of competition? If so, why not sign up to play Bunko. This is an easy dice game you can learn in a few minutes. Join us as a regular or a sub. If you are interested, call Arlene Zappile at 408-9044.
Playgroup is underway and always exciting. Please contact Beth Mathews if you are interested in joining the play time with your children of any age.
Don’t forget, on Friday December 11–Playgroup Christmas Party at Beth’s house. Please contact Beth if you are interested.
Please join us for Movie Night!. Movie Night is usually the 4th Friday of the month, although we sometimes select a Saturday evening or Sunday matinee. “Good eats” afterward is always an option. Please email Marylou if you would like to get on the Movie Night Mailing List. Husbands, boyfriends, families are all welcome!
The Couple’s Paddle Tennis Group plays at Simsbury Farms every Sunday afternoon from 4:30 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. throughout the winter. This is an informal, noncompetitive league combining social activity with good outdoor winter exercise. Each session follows a round-robin format so members experience playing with different partners. We start in November and end in March. Please contact Camilla Thompson if you are interested in participating. See you on the courts!
Platform Tennis is played outdoors, during the colder months, on raised courts. In snowy conditions, the courts are heated to melt the wintry mix. We play mornings at Simsbury Farms on Mon., from 9:30-11, and on Thurs., from 8-9:30. It’s a great way to socialize with new & old friends, and to stay active through those long winter months. The roster is pretty full, but we are always looking for subs. If you have any questions, or would like to be added to the sub list, please contact Carolyn Brand at 408-1566. Hope to see you on the courts.
This group meets once a month at a different member’s home for an evening of fun and cards. New players are welcome. Don’t worry if you don’t know how to play, we’ll teach you. We generally play on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, but call Judy to confirm the location. There is also a Couple’s Pinochle Group outside of Newcomers. Judy can get you connected to this group.
Potluck is off to a wonderful season. Our heartfelt appreciation to Mark and Patty Howland for a “Taste of the Mediterranean” on November 7. The food was outstanding, and the atmosphere delightful! Thanks again, Patty and Mark, for your hospitality and your willingness to host such a large group.
Traditionally we do not have potluck in December because of the Newcomers Holiday party.
We are looking forward to seeing everyone there.
After recalling all the illnesses, conflicts, and snow storms we’ve had to deal with the past three years, we have decided to skip potluck in January. We are looking forward to February with details to follow.
We are presently looking for a second co-host for our March gathering which will be held in two locations with smaller groups.
Looking way ahead to spring… Since the first Saturday in April falls on Easter weekend, we will be moving potluck to the second Saturday…April 10th. Mark your calendars.
As always, we’d love to have you join this lively group for wonderful home-made dishes, friendly conversation, and much laughter. Reservations for each month’s event are taken in order of response with priority given to those who have hosted within the past two years or who have signed up to host. Large homes are not required, nor is the hostess asked to cook anything. If you would like to join us or have any questions, please contact either Ginny or Shari.
The Walking Group enjoyed 3 special activities this fall: a hike to Heublein Tower, a walk at Reservoir #6 in West Hartford, and a guided tour through Great Pond State Forest. Even though the weather is now getting colder, we walk each weekday morning along the Greenway trail by Iron Horse Boulevard. You are always welcome to join us at 9 AM. We meet in the Park & Ride lot in the lower level behind CVS. During this busy month this might be a good opportunity for you to take a break for some exercise and friendly conversation. Happy Holidays!
Kick off the holiday season with an evening of wine and great conversation… and get an early start on your holiday shopping at The Work Shoppe! This shop offers “Inspired Gifts and Home Accents”, including a variety of holiday items, jewelry, ceramics, personalized items and more. There will be a discount on purchases…more information about that will be distributed in an e-mail. As always, please bring a bottle of wine and hors d’oeuvre or dessert to share.
Where: The Work Shoppe
926 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury (Starbucks plaza)
Date: Thursday, December 3, 2009
Time: 5-7 pm
RSVP: By 12/1 to Joanne Alfieri, 860-658-2828
Board Meeting: December 3, 9:30 am at Sandra Dingler’s home
Please Welcome the following new members! Karen Pineau (who hails from Atlanta), Elaine Titus (who comes to us from Bucks City, PA), Kathy Schwartz, Terri St. Denis, and Marianne Stevenson. Be sure to give them all a warm welcome!
Come celebrate the holidays with your Newcomer friends at the festively-decorated Simsbury Inn on Friday, December 11th at 12 noon. Buffet lunch, including one soft drink, coffee or tea, tax & tip is $20 per person. If you would like to participate in a “re-gifting” exchange, bring one wrapped $10-15 item that you already have in your home and we will have a Yankee Swap. Please RSVP by December 4th to Patty Howland, pahowl@gmail.com or 408-9485. Hope to see you there!
Do you have a daughter/son who would like to baby-sit? Send Patty information of members’ children who are interested to baby-sit. Do you have a service provider you would like to recommend? Patty maintains a “List of Services Recommended by Newcomers”. This is available at the Coffees or can be emailed to members upon request. If you have a recommended service provider, or if you have feedback (good or bad) on anyone on a previous version of this list, please contact Patty Howland.
