january 2009
Board Meeting: No board meeting in January. Have a Happy New Year!
Please give a warm welcome to our newest members! Karen Schafer has recently returned to our little group. We welcome you back, and are glad to see you again! And welcome to a brand new member, Nikki Manderlink! Be sure to say “hello” when you see them at any of our upcoming 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.
Dear Newcomers,
I wish you all a very happy holiday season. I hope you enjoyed the annual Holiday Party, and many thanks to Jane Porterfield for both organizing and hosting the event! Also to Wendy Sue Kissa for the beautiful invitations and nametags! And to all who helped and who attended and brought delicious food. A great end to the newcomers calendar year.
Looking forward to 2009, I want to get everyone thinking about our Silent Auction EARLY this year. Please put some thought to what you might donate and who you know to ask for a donation, for example, a lawyer who could offer a free consultation, or something like that. Someone with a vacation home who would offer it for a weekend. This type of item will help us raise more money, and let’s work together to see if we can raise more than ever this year!
HAPPY NEW YEAR,
Marion
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:
Babysitting is made available for numerous morning events (coffees, sign-ups and special activities, like the Fall Potluck Luncheon) for a small fee of $5.00 (regardless of how many kids you bring), and also for board meetings. If your child has a toy he/she would like to share, feel free to bring it along. Please RSVP to me at least four days prior. Thank you.
The Simsbury Newcomers’ Club is a generous group giving of time, talents, and treasures to many people and places. As we turn our thoughts to the New Year, I would like to take this opportunity to again thank everyone whose donations and presence made our May 2008 luncheon and silent auction such a success.
Nine worthy area organizations have each received $300 and these organizations are:
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 2008-2009 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.
Featured Activity – Wine & Women
Wine & Women will host our special “Gathering” in January! So if you are new to SNC or a current member who is interested in the Wine & Women event, then come on out. Bring a bottle of your favorite wine and a little something to share.
Host: Cheryl Sojkowski – 658-2199
Date: Thursday, January 22
Place: 6 Brighton Lane
Time: 7:00
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.
Other selections for 2009:
A good book is even better when you can talk about it with friends! Join us for lively discussions in our members’ homes one evening a month. For locations and more details, please contact Cindy.
Upcoming titles:
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.
Feeling the winter blues? Let the little ones burn some energy while you get your second wind. Join your fellow Newcomer members for a cup of coffee and a play date. Come join us Monday mornings, 9:30-11:30 AM. Please contact the playgroup coordinator or host if you are interested in joining. Ages birth to 5.
MONDAY A.M.
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!
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 Sherry or Vivienne if you have any questions. This month’s hostesses are as follows:
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!
Ladies Paddle has begun!! We have a full roster, but can always use subs. Play is on Mon. and Thurs. mornings, on ice-free courts, at Simsbury Farms. Please call or email if interested.
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.
Next month’s potluck will be on January 10, 2009. We will have an international theme (US included.) It will be at the home of Karen & Philip Gilston.
We have a limit of 25, therefore, preference will be given to those who have hosted in the past 24 months or who have committed to hosting this year.
Despite the fact that it is expected that every member must host, no one has offered to do so in February, March and April. Unless some one assumes responsibility this will be our last gathering until May.
Take your turn – don’t let potluck have a three month hiatus! Remember: split groups have been a success and may make your hosting more enjoyable.
Winter is a more challenging season for the Walking/Ramble Group. However, we do continue to walk each weekday morning along Iron Horse Boulevard so long as the trail surface is clear and not icy. It really helps to be outside for a while during this time of year. We meet at 9 AM in the lower level Park ‘n Ride lot behind CVS. To verify that we are walking on any morning, you can call Charlotte between 7:45 and 8:30. Join us for good exercise and conversation therapy!
Shake off those winter blues and come on out for a glass of wine and some conversation. Cheryl Sojkowski will host us this month so mark your calendar and grab a bottle of wine and, if possible, a small appetizer or dessert.
Date: Thursday, January 22, 2009
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Address: 6 Brighton
Phone: 658-2199
Directions: Firetown > Laurel Lane > Brighton
RSVP: Mariann Kalogeros
Phone: 651-5345
Board Meeting: No board meeting in January. Have a Happy New Year!
Please give a warm welcome to our newest members! Karen Schafer has recently returned to our little group. We welcome you back, and are glad to see you again! And welcome to a brand new member, Nikki Manderlink! Be sure to say “hello” when you see them at any of our upcoming events.
Energetic, young, “Grammy”, former teacher, will lovingly care for your infant to 6 year old child providing educational fun, and a safe environment. One/two children by the hour, day, week, or overnight. Simsbury only. Miss Bev 658-2895
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.
