Newcomers News
November 2014
Monthly LUNCHEON: 11 AM on Thursday, Nov. 13th at
the Bluegrass Country Club
This month we will welcome R. J. McDonald, one of the nations
highly respected wildlife artists. For over 25 years his paintings
and prints have been cherished by art collectors around the world. This year R. J.
McDonald is the Honorary Chair of Holiday Fest and he will be showcasing his twenty
years of painting “Santa” for our luncheon. Join us and see his work displayed and we
will have a book signing with his book, Santa and his cook book with all his paintings,
Cooking Up a Classic Christmas.
Sincerely, Lynda Evjen, VP
FOR LUNCHEON RESERVATIONS, please call Patty Hanson at 230-9617 by 9:00 pm on Monday, November
10th. Tickets are $19. Please pay by check. If you make a reservation, but cannot attend, Newcomers is still
responsible for the bill. Please send a check to Newcomers, P.O. Box 2915, Hendersonville, TN 37077-2915.
A Message from the President
If you have never made the fashion shows in New York, Paris or Milan, now is your chance to
experience the next best thing! The Garlands & Glitter Fashion Show, Fun Holiday Shopping and Entertainment
Event is happening on the evening of Friday, November 7th from 6 to 10 pm at the Bluegrass Country Club. Our
own Newcomers Anita Durham, Jane Marshall, Connie Maynard and Judy Peck will join the reigning Mrs.
Tennessee, Mrs. Senior America and many other runway stars for a wonderful evening of elegance and
entertainment.
We are so very pleased to have attracted some great support from our business community. Dr. Nicholas Tarola
of Tarola Plastic Surgery has recently opened a satellite office in Hendersonville and has become our presenting
sponsor. The delightfully relaxing Carmen’s Day Spa & Wellness Center is also a major sponsor and will provide
make up for a number of our models right at their spa location on Saundersville Rd. These wonderfully
generous people, along with our other sponsors and so many supporters from our larger community will join
Newcomers for a great party to benefit Ashley’s Place, an organization that helps young children heal from the
trauma of sexual and physical abuse. Please see pg 3 for more detail and join us!
Newcomers are blessed indeed to have so many wonderful activities to choose from each month. Our
Luncheons have drawn great attendance, a nod to both our interesting presentations and tasty buffets. The
popular Evening of Wine and Appetizers is now scheduling get-togethers for 2015 which is wide open. Please
contact Wendy Perry to host. We also have interest in organizing a fourth game, couples euchre, and a third
book club with a specific theme. Lots and lots going on! We can be very proud of our Club and all that it offers.
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Our Charity of the Month: Cumberland Crisis Pregnancy Center has been providing resources
and support for young women and families facing the challenges of an unplanned pregnancy. All
services are free and available to everyone. No one in need would ever be turned away. Services
provided include pregnancy tests, abortion education, pre
pre-natal
natal classes, parenting classes, baby
layettes and adoption referrals.
This month we will donate proceeds
roceeds from our Newcomers Money Tree fundraiser to help support the
Cumberland Crisis Pregnancy Center. Please join this effort by purchasing Money Tree tickets at our
November Luncheon from Sharyn Evans
Evans, our Fundraising Director. It will support a great cause and you
may win $50 in the drawing! One d
dollar per ticket. Five dollars will get you 6 tickets,
tickets a real bargain!
Door prizes are a fun part of our Luncheons – like Christmas all year
round! So please consider bringing a gift to pass along and watch the smiles and
excitement build around the room as winners are called and door prizes awarded!
Please include your name and the contents to help Judy Peck announce the gift and the gift giver.
The November/December Coffee Connection: Thursday, December
4th at 10 am at the Home of Patty Sias!
Due to the holidays, the coffee will be held on Thursday, December 4th at
Patty Sias’’ home. Bring your favorite holiday treat to share with everyone. In
the spirit of giving, we will be collecting new stuffed animals. The Sumner
County Sheriff’s Department provides the loveable stuffed animals to children
when it is necessary to “calm” the chil
children in situations,
tuations, due to circumstances
beyond the child’s control. The stuffed animal is not required,
required but please
consider making this meaningful donation. See you
ou there!
Directions: From Nashville Pike in Gallatin, turn into the Fairview Plantation on Plantation Boulevard.
Go past the stop sign and clubhouse. Patty’s home is on the right at 889 Plantation Boulevard. Her
phone number is 615-206-7305.
A big thank you to Marty Crawford for hosting our fun October Coffee Connection!
Please consider hosting a future Coffee Connection. All you need to do is open your door and provide
the coffee. Members bring the treats! Call Carrol Pitts (615-989-1493) or Brenda Mortimer (615-9891756) to check on the next available month.
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Newcomers’ Premier Holiday Event!
Friday, November 7th, 6pm to 10pm
Bluegrass Country Club
Fashions by Belk of Cool Springs & Gallatin
Celebrities, Local Dignitaries & Newcomers Models!
Exciting Entertainers: from Season 4 NBC The Voice, The Pfeiffer Twins, and up and coming noted duo
The Cheaters.
Our celebrity emcee is Lelan Statom of WTVF News Channel 5. Lelan is an Emmy Award winning
meteorologist, weather anchor and co-host of ‘Talk of the Town’.
Join us for an elegant, fun and entertaining event! This is a fabulous way to welcome in the 2014
Holiday Season, enjoy some top notch entertainment and begin your fun holiday shopping in good
company and for a wonderful cause!
All proceeds from the Newcomers Garlands & Glitter Event will benefit Ashley’s Place which works
with children victimized by sexual abuse, physical abuse or ones who have witnessed violent crimes.
Ashley’s Place helps provide appropriate intervention, so crucial for these young victims to grow into
emotionally healthy adolescents and adults. Together we can help make that happen…….please join us.
Tickets on sale now: $40 and $50 for Runway Seating. Captain tables are sold out and no longer
available. Call Mary Ellen (Mel) Lozier at (925) 381-7851. .
If you would like to host an Evening of Wine & Appetizers on the last Friday or
Saturday in the month, please contact Wendy Perry at [email protected] or
call (615) 926-5862.
Euchre Anyone? There is interest in starting a couples Euchre group. If interested, please contact
Mary Ellen (Mel) Lozier at [email protected] or 925-381-7851. There will be a new signup sheet on
the activities table at the November luncheon.
Bridge Update: Our new bridge club has gotten off to a strong start. Julie Piva has
graciously agreed to have a weekly assist with any new players that wish to participate.
This is tentatively set for Wednesday afternoons, but contact Julie at 615-756-5195 or
email her at [email protected]
Are you looking for stimulation for your intellect? There is interest in forming a new book
club—a non-fiction, non-denominational book club centered around spiritual and personal
development, philosophy, social psychology; as well as exploring ideas and approaches to living life.
There will be a sign up sheet at the luncheon or contact Mel Lozier at [email protected].
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ACTIVITIES
CTIVITIES - Join the Fun!
BOOK BUDDIES will meet on November
17th at 10 am. The book will be The
Chaperone by Laura Moriarty. Our
hostess will be Rosemary Hoffman
Hoffman.
Please RSVP to her whether you will
attend. This group is full at th
this time
PAGE TURNERS will not meet in
November due to the Thanksgiving
holiday.. This group is currently full.
BREAKFAST CLUB meets on the 1st
Tuesday, November 4th,, at 10 am at
Panera Bread, 1037 Glenbrook Way,
Hendersonville, TN 37075. Interested?
Call Krys Kijakowska at 615-815-4538
LUNCH BUNCH meets the third Thursday of
each month. Next lunch date will be on
November 20th at 11:30 am at Sopapilla’s
at 300 Indian Lake Blvd. #100, Hendersonville
Hendersonville, TN. Call
Carol Smith at 615-826-3990
DINNER CLUBS: All Dinner Clubs are
currently full. Ladies, contact your leaders
for details. To start a new dinner club,
contact Mary Ellen Lozier at 925
925-3817851 or [email protected]
DO YOU HAVE AN IDEA FOR A NEW ACTIVITY?
Contact Mary Ellen Lozier at 925--381-7851 or
by email: [email protected]
BUNCO will meet at Mary Ellen Lozier’s
Lozier home on
Wednesday, November 19
9th at 6:45 pm. Please
RSVP. If you are interested in playing contact
Colleen Maroney at 615-431
431-0667 or
[email protected] for information.
MAHJONG is making a change!
change The group will
now meet on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the
month at 1 pm. It has not yet been determined
if they will meet on November 24th. Please
contact Gail Thomas at 615-400-8418.
615
Bridge The group will meet on November 11th
at the home of Andrea Wolff,
Wolff 897 Fairington
Way,, Gallatin, TN 37066. Andrea’s phone is
615-461-7826.. The meeting will be at 1 pm.
MOVIE NIGHT meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the
month, November 11th, at the NCG Theaters in
Gallatin. Movie TBA. Admission is only $6 and
popcorn is $2. To be added to our email list,
contact Kim Stokes at 615-822-1117
1117 or
[email protected].
KNOTTY KNITTERS will meet November 4th, 11th,
and 18th from 2 to 4 pm at 102 Loch Leven Way.
Contact Loretta Liyana at 615-824-5655
615
for more
information
WALK ‘N’ TALK meets on Friday mornings at
8:30 am during the fall. Call Wendy Perry at
615-926-5862 or email: [email protected] to
verify location as it varies from week to week. It is generally
about a brisk one hour walk.
ATTENTION ACTIVITY LEADERS: Information on your group’s activity is due by the 10 th of each month (for the
following month). October articles are due by September 10 th. Send info to:
Newsletter Editor, Patsy Johns – [email protected]
Publicity Director, Lynda Evjen – [email protected]
Activities Director, Mary Ellen Lozier – [email protected]
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WELCOME !!
New Members are always welcome! If you know someone who might enjoy fun and
camaraderie with some active, amiable ladies, invite them along. Please welcome our
newest members:
Mary Lou Winn (Bruce)
142 Sandpiper Circle
Hendersonville, TN 37075
Phone: 615-826-5502
Cell: 910-585-0890
Email: [email protected]
Birthday: 2/09
BIRTHDAY GREETINGS!
A very happy birthday to all our ladies celebrating
their special day in November. Many happy returns!
MARJORIE
CHILDERS
11/01
JOINER
11/03
SARA
SAVELLS
11/7
ANITA
JOSLIN
11/12
CATHY
SHARON
SCHOEFERNACKER
11/12
KAY
SEXTON
11/13
LUCY SWEENEY
STOLEN
11/14
LORI
MOLNAR
11/17
BRENDA
THREAPLETON
11/17
TERESA
MASSEY
11/23
SMITH
11/23
WOOSLEY
11/24
PATRICIA (PAT)
CAROL ANN
THINKING OF YOU….
Healing wishes go out to Margie Annette and Peggy Underwood.
We extend heartfelt sympathy to Judy Peck on the passing of her beloved mother.
If you know of a member who could benefit from some words of encouragement and support, please contact
Lorna Woods at 206-9547 or [email protected]
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A Holiday Excursion Diversion In December…It is Time to Confirm!!
Nancy Mitchell is organizing a visit to the fabulous Belmont Mansion in
Nashville, beautifully decorated for the Christmas holidays! The excursion will
include a sumptuous, buffet style luncheon in the elegant 19th Century Grand
Salon as well as a tour of the mansion in its holiday splendor.
Since group tickets sell out early, a reservation has been made for Tuesday,
December 9 The tour will begin at 11 am. Luncheon is served at 12 noon. The total cost for the our
and luncheon is $27.50. A minimum of twenty people is required for the luncheon.
th.
For more information, please contact Nancy Mitchell at 615-461-7375. A sign-up sheet will also be at
the activities table at our November luncheon. Reservations and payment MUST be made by the
Newcomers November 13th luncheon. Make your check payable to Nancy Mitchell and if you are
not attending the luncheon mail it to her at 1583 Jacobs Drive, Gallatin, TN 37066. We are in need of
four drivers that are familiar with the route from Bonita Parkway (Sears Outlet Parking Lot) over to
Wedgewood Avenue, (off I-65 via I-24 and I-40). Road maps will be available to drivers.
Community Spotlight....
Attention Ladies! A Weight Watchers group has formed and meets every Monday at 4:00
pm at the Club of Fairvue. You do not need to be a member of the Club to attend! Contact Susan
Jacobson at [email protected] or at 615-206-8585 if you have any questions.
NEWCOMERS
P.O. BOX 2915
Hendersonville, TN 37077-2915
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