may 2009
No Board Meeting for May – replaced with the “Take Comfort” Spring Luncheon & Silent Auction!
Please give a warm welcome to our newest members! Kelli Florian, who comes to us all the way from Kansas, and Linda Goodman. Linda is originally from Brooklyn, but she’s lived in Simsbury since 1992, and has decided to join our group to share her knowledge of the area. 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 Members,
Spring has sprung in Simsbury! We are all ready for the Spring Luncheon and Auction this year. We are looking for those of you who are good bakers or who are crafty to make something special, and for those of you who are not to find a donation or purchase an item to donate such as a spa treatment or a fancy cake or a floral arrangement. I can’t wait, and it’s so perfect that it’s just before Mother’s Day.
If you have not gotten you ticket contact Wendy Sue Kissa immediately to come or bring a guest to this wonderful day. If you still want to donate contact Monique Aduddell (look in the Fundraising Section for a message from her!)
Our slate of board members will be elected and installed at the Luncheon, but please don’t hesitate to get involved – we still have a few spots open. Contact Debbie Bernard (658-2515) for more information!
Looking forward to seeing you at upcoming events,
Wendy Sue for 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.
It’s time to be thinking of the Backpack Program at Gifts of Love. We haven’t been given a specific family, but will collect items for two children, as we did last year. I will have the suggested school supply lists at the luncheon on May 7th.
Gifts of Love has served 3,142 households in 2008, an increase of 46% from 2007. If you want to help, you may donate directly on their website, www.giftsoflovect.org, or by donating food to the postal food drive on May 9th.
Simsbury Social Services tell me they are in good shape presently, but can always use cash donations for folks who need money for heat or gas,etc.
Making a Donation to the Simsbury Newcomer’s Club Spring Luncheon
Want to make a donation but not sure what to do?
For Non-Baked Goods
For Baked Goods
Thank you!
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 they 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 now reduced to $12 (beginning April 1st) for the remainder of 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.
Membership forms will be available at “gatherings”, 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: Walking & Rambling Group
Date: Friday, May 15
Time: 9 a.m.
Meeting Place: Park ‘n Ride lot on the lower level behind and below CVS
If you are new to Newcomers or just want to try a new group event, then the Walking & Rambling Group is for you. This group will meet at the Park ‘n Ride lot on the lower level behind and below CVS. They will walk along the greenway trail by Iron Horse Boulevard. Afterwards, the W&R Group will go to Peaberry’s for coffee. If you don’t want to walk, you can meet the group at Peaberry’s at 10:15.
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.
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 every Monday 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.
Hosts for May:
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.
We would like to thank Lowell and Sherry Hill for a fantastic taste of the low country. Thanks again for your gracious southern hospitality.
Potluck is growing in popularity and we usually have enough people on the waiting list to warrant a second house. This will be the case on May 2nd when Don and Vicki Carey are hosting 20 people for a taste of Italy. This is the perfect opportunity for those who have limited space to take their turn using the same theme or another of their choice.
Reservations are being taken now. Hopefully there will be two homes and everyone will be accommodated. As usual, previous and committed future hosts will be given preference. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Ginny & Shari
As spring and nicer weather arrive, I hope that walking in the morning with the Walking Group will become more appealing. We usually walk each weekday morning on the Farmington Valley Greenway trail along Iron Horse Boulevard. We meet in the lower level Park n Ride lot behind and below CVS at 9 AM. You can call me at 651-4611 between 7:45 and 8:30 AM to verify that we are walking that morning. We will plan some rambles in other locations. If you are interested in going on these rambles, be sure that you send me your e-mail address, so that I can send you information about any future rambles. I hope that you can walk with us soon!
Looking for a relaxing evening out? Join us at Charlotte Ray’s home this month for some wine and conversation. Bring a bottle of wine, something to share and prepare to enjoy.
Date: Thursday, May 28, 2009
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Address: 216 Great Pond Road
Phone: 651-4611
Directions: Firetown > Great Pond
Please RSVP to Mariann Kalogeros if you plan to join!
No Board Meeting for May – replaced with the “Take Comfort” Spring Luncheon & Silent Auction!
Please give a warm welcome to our newest members! Kelli Florian, who comes to us all the way from Kansas, and Linda Goodman. Linda is originally from Brooklyn, but she’s lived in Simsbury since 1992, and has decided to join our group to share her knowledge of the area. 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.
