Board Meeting: February 11, 9:30 am
Please welcome Ingrid Clee, who is a returning member; and a new member, Wadad Finan! Great to see you with us!
Dates to Remember
Community Events
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.
President’s Corner
Dear Newcomer’s Friends,
Happy New Year! The holiday season seemed to fly by this year, and a big thank you to Patty Howland for reorganizing the Christmas Luncheon, it was so good to see friends and the regift exchange was fabulous! Jane Porterfield & Gerry Pastor graciously invited us all back to their home for the Christmas party and since we had to cancel we have come up with a wonderful alternative…..a St. Patrick’s Day party on March 13th! Look for more details to follow in the coming months. If you paid for December and will not be able to attend, we will refund your money, just let Jane know when the next invitation comes out.
There will be a welcome coffee on February 9th at the Library, invite a friend and enjoy fellowship with others new to the area.
We were saddened at the news that one of our longest members, Jackie Citron, passed away. We have made recognition of her life with the American Lung Association on behalf of the club but you are welcome to send cards to Harold during this time of great loss.
The spring luncheon and auction are underway and you will have more details next month. As we come into 2010 let us remember our friends who we have shared memories with in Newcomer’s over the years and reach out to anyone who needs a place to belong here in Simsbury!
Wendy Sue Kissa
Girlfriend’s Corner
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:
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February 3 Mary Verbeke
February 5 Janice Johnson
February 11 Eileen Chilek-Wilder
February 11 Mariann Kalogeros
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February 12 Wendy Sue Kissa
February 20 Cathy Long
February 26 Mary O’Bryan
Membership & Directory
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:
- A copy of the monthly Newsletter via email or regular mail,
- One copy of the Directory and periodic updates,
- Access to the many activity groups, and
- Childcare for AM gatherings & daytime program meetings for a small fee.
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
Newsletter
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.
Book Discussion – Days
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 2010.
- Fri 2/19@ 9:30 am
Book: “The Invisible Wall” by Harry Bernstein
Hostess: Peaberry’s
Reviewer: B. Kreczko - Fri 3/19@ 9:30 am
Book: “the 19th Wife” by David Ebershoff
Hostess: Becky Kreczko (651-0814)
Reviewer: A. Croce - Fri 4/16@ 9:30 am
Book: “Olive Kitteredge” by Elizabeth Stout
Hostess: Ida Coulter (651-6557)
Reviewer: TBD
- Fri 5/14@ 9:30 am
Book: “Big Russ and Me” by Tim Russert
Hostess: Vicki Carey (726-9031)
Reviewer: TBD - Fri 6/18@ 9:30 am
Book: “Zookeeper’s Wife” by Diane Ackerman
Hostess: Attillios Lunch
Reviewer: TBD
Book Discussion – Evenings
For January, we’re reading “Outliers” by Malcolm Gladwell.
To be included in our email list and receive monthly updates, please contact Cindy Schafer.
Our complete 2010 reading list is now available. Please join us to discuss any of the titles that interest you!
- February 9 @ 7:00 pm “Almost French” by Sarah Turnbull
- March 9 @ 7:00 pm “March” by Geraldine Brooks
- April 13 @ 7:00 pm “Benjamin Franklin” by Edmund S. Morgan
- May 11 @ 7:00 pm “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett
- June 8 @ 7:00 pm “After This” by Alice McDermot
- July 13 @ 7:00 pm “The Story of Edgar Sawtelle” by David Wroblewski
- August 10 @ 7:00 pm “Brooklyn” by Colm Toibin
Bridge – Couples’
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.
Bridge – Ladies’
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.
Bunko
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.
SOMETHING NEW!
If anyone is interested in the evening Bunko group, we are meeting on Wednesday evenings at rotating homes. If you are interested please contact Wendy Sue Kissa or Marion Patterson for more information.
Kid’s Playgroups
The following are dates for moms and tots events. Please RSVP with Beth Mathews or on our yahoo group site.
January 25 – Pam’s house
January 13 – Moms night out – location TBA
February 1 – Mary’s house
Feb 8 – Elena’s house
Feb 22 – Jen’s house
Feb 25th – Mom’s night out- location TBA
Movie Night!
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!
Needlework
Simsbury Newcomers Needlework Group meets from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM in members homes for knitting, crocheting, mending or just good conversation. New members are welcome and we can offer help to beginners. Please call Sheila at 321-7022 if you have any questions.
This month’s hostesses are as follows:
Feb 1 need hostess
Feb 8 Kathy Tong
Feb 15 need hostess
Feb 22 Vivienne Semler
Paddle Tennis – Couple’s
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!
Paddle Tennis – Ladies’
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.
Pinochle
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 Dinner
On February 6th at 7 p.m. we will be gathering at the home of Dick and Vivienne Semler for drinks and appetizers. We will then proceed to Steve and Sheila Scott’s home to enjoy ” Your Sweetie’s Favorite Meal.” Space is limited to 28, so please respond quickly.
We are still waiting for someone to volunteer to host the other half of our group in March.
In addition, while we have thoroughly enjoyed co-chairing Potluck, it’s time to pass the torch. June will be our final event. In order for the group to continue, new co-chairs must take over.
Shari and Ginny
Walking/Ramble Group
Walking for exercise is more challenging during the winter, but we walk as often as possible. The cold temperatures don’t deter us, but we don’t walk if the walking surfaces are slippery. We meet at 9 AM on weekday mornings in the Park and Ride lot in the lower level behind CVS. You are always welcome to join us. You can call or e-mail me to verify that I am walking on a certain day. Where else can you find free exercise and enjoyable conversation?!
Wine & Women
For the January gathering of Wine & Women, Randi Stamboulis will host our group. As always, bring a bottle of wine and perhaps an appetizer or dessert to share.
Date: Thursday, January 21, 2010
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Address: 3 Teachers Turn
Directions: From West St (Rt. 309) > North on Firetown > left on Great Pond > left on Teachers Turn
RSVP: Mariann Kalogeros
Phone: 651-5345
