Bloomington Newcomers Club
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The
Newcomer News
A publication of the Bloomington Newcomers Club
Some Tuesday Luncheon Attendees
Mar 2015
www.btown-newcomers.us
Vol 43 No 3
Board Members
President
Wolfgang von Buchler
(812)825-1925
[email protected]
Vice-President
Connie Clark (317)850-8202
[email protected]
Secretary
Marcia Schmeckebier
(812)822-0399
[email protected]
Treasurer
Jan Greenwood
(630)272-0107
[email protected]
Historian
Don Stejskal (812)323-0772
[email protected]
Quick Index
President’s Letter --------------------------3
Interest Groups ------------------ 4-6 &12
Member Recommended Services -----7
Calendar Foldout ---------------------8 & 9
Bridge Groups ----------------------------10
Good Eatin’ Groups....................11&12
Transitions ---------------------------------12
ShowTime! ---------------------------------13
Cardinal Stage; Various & Sundry ---14
Birthdays -----------------------------------15
Hospitality
Hugh and Cindy St. Leger (219)
688-8828 [email protected]
Interest Groups
Dave Meyer (812)345-2322
meyer.david@meyeradvantage.
com
Membership
Sharon Roth
(812)822-1533
[email protected]
Publicity
Brenda Aschliman
(812)822-2365
[email protected]
Newsletter Editor
Marilyn Perlmutter
(419)265-3537
[email protected]
Circulation Director
Elaine Pendley
(812)876-7090
[email protected]
Refreshments
Diane Scholfield (812)275-5515
[email protected]
Linda Burton (812)369-4611
[email protected]
Town Crier
Tod Wicks(812)333-6660
[email protected]
On the Cover and Within Newsletter:
Some Tuesday Luncheon Attendees
Photos by Don Stejskal
Members Only Info Web Page
Be sure to visit our members-only web page at
http://www.btown-newcomers.us where current
and past newsletter issues and calendar pages
can easily be viewed or downloaded!
The Newcomer News is published
monthly for members of the Bloomington
Newcomers Club.
Interest Group calendar submissions should
be sent to Dave Meyer by the 5th of the month at
[email protected] (812)345-2322.
Happy Birthday, March Children
Kessell
Jeanne
1-Mar
Smith
Nancy
1-Mar
Clark
Dan
1-Mar
Goodman
Ellen
2-Mar
Taylor
Scott
3-Mar
Bakken
Dawn
4-Mar
Rice
Doug
5-Mar
Fettinger
Mary
6-Mar
Bratton
Andy
7-Mar
McNair
Ann
8-Mar
Aschliman
Nick
9-Mar
Shupe
Janet
10-Mar
Crowle
Patricia
12-Mar
Mayfield
Armelda
13-Mar
Hillery
Rex
13-Mar
Rucker
John
13-Mar
Rider
Pat
17-Mar
Stava
Sarah
18-Mar
Lundelius
Ute
19-Mar
Myerson
Jerry
19-Mar
Phillips
Bert
20-Mar
Drewes
Beth
23-Mar
Bretsch
Kenneth
24-Mar
Griesel
Paula
25-Mar
Miller
Mary
27-Mar
Kittredge
Frank
30-Mar
The deadline for general announcements is the
10th of the month preceding the month of the
event.
Please send requests for special occasion cards
(e.g. Sympathy, Wedding) to Cindy St. Leger. (No
Birthdays, and no Cats please).
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Newcomers save on tickets to Brighton Beach Memoirs at
Cardinal Stage
Cardinal Stage is offering $3 off the first weekend performances of
Brighton Beach Memoirs
Good For Dates:
Friday, March 20th @ 7:30 pm
Saturday, March 21st @ 7:30 pm
Sunday, March 22nd @ 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm
For tickets, go to www.cardinalstage.org and use promo code NEWCOMERS
to receive your discount. Or call the Cardinal Stage Box Office at 812-336-9300
and give the code.
*Available for online or Cardinal Stage box office purchases only. Not available
on previously purchased tickets and subject to availability. Offer cannot be
combined with any other discount or offer or extended to performance dates
not listed above.
Various and Sundry
Dear Members,
From The President
Sitting here, looking out the window, I am fully aware that it's February, that the
weather though, feels like spring, and that some of the flower bulbs are
already peeking out. Winter seems to be on the run, after never really stopping
here in Bloomington. I love the unpredictability of weather forecasts, the
surprises that often greet us, the four seasons, each of which gifts us with
uniqueness and variety that allows us to live a fuller life. Yes, we have much to
be thankful for!
I am happy to report that all is well in our Newcomers Club. Oliver Winery will
again host our Spring Fling on Tuesday, May 12th. Our speaker at the
February lunch, Bethany Terry, representing VITAL (Volunteers in Tutoring
Adult Learners), was very informative and interesting. If you are at all
interested in helping someone learn how to read, improve his/her reading, or
just want to help this service in any way, please contact her at 812 349-3173.
We are still searching for a club treasurer for next year. Please consider
helping our club by volunteering for this important position. Jan Greenwood
has done a great job and is prepared to assist the new treasurer in whatever
way necessary. Questions? Please call Jan or the chairperson of the
nominating committee, Dorothy Stejskal. Thank you for your consideration.
The Nominating Committee, chaired by
Dorothy Stejskal, has come up with a slate
for the upcoming year, as follows:
The men's breakfast group needs to name a new coordinator. Someone who
goes regularly, please step forward and notify Dave Meyer that you will head
that interest group. Thanks.
President: Connie Clark
Vice President: Katie Zuber
Secretary: Judy Karty
Treasurer: still open. The current Treasurer,
Jan Greenwood, welcomes calls from
anyone who might be interested in this
position and would like more information.
She can be reached at (630)272-0107, or via
email at [email protected]
Sincerely,
Wolfgang
Our current Membership Chairs have been
doing a superb job in their position.
Nonetheless, they would like to have others
take over this position in the next year.
Please consider volunteering to do this
important job. You will be contributing in an
important way to the success of an
organization to which you belong and, one
hopes, enjoy. Volunteers are an important
part of an organization such as ours. Step
forward and help out!!
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Monthly Luncheon
Everyone is invited to the next Monthly Luncheon, to be held on Tuesday,
March 10 at St. Paul’s Catholic Center at 11:30am. Our speaker is
Susie Graham,who is Executive Director of
Resource Development at Ivy Tech.
Board Meeting Announcement
The next BNC Board meeting will be on Thursday
March 5
at St. Paul’s Catholic Center at 10:30 am
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Interest Groups!
Contact Dave Meyer by the 5th of the month at
[email protected] to make
changes to your events or to list a new Interest
Notice to all Newcomers
If you are really new to the community or have been here since you cannot
remember when – know that you can contact any group leader to learn more
about the group, or contact the monthʼs host and just say you will attend.
Friendships keep us young!
Garden Club Nancy Page (812)334-9125, Sydley Skolnik (812)679-7694
[email protected]
Meets on the 2nd Friday of the month
March 13 - Join the group for a local excursion to the super, enlarged and
improved Kroger at 1175 South College Mall Road. We’ll meet with the
managers of the Produce Dept. and the Flower Dept. for behind-the-scenes
insight of the logistics for purchasing and moving merchandise around the
country, maybe the world. Plan to have lunch afterward in their food court
where the choices are abundant. Meet at 10:00am in the Flower Dept. --near
the main entrance.
RSVP please by Tuesday the 10th.
ShowTime!
Janie Harnett, (812)339-4528
[email protected]
The full MARCH calendar for Bear's Back Room is not out yet, however, the
following 2 dates were available at press time:
March 5...Ly Wilder and Richard Baskin jazz vocals at 5:30
Back room $7
March 12 ... Ritmos Unidos CD Release concert at 5:30
Back room $7
If you wish to be added to the e-mail list please contact the chairperson. We
welcome "newbies" at all times, so please call to get on the e-mail list.
FREE MOVIES at the IU Cinema located on the 7th Street side of the IU
Auditorium near the Hoagy Carmichael sculpture. Check the schedule at
www.indiana.edu/~iucinema for titles, times, and other details. Most films
are free, but you need to obtain tickets at the Auditorium box office near the
Showalter Fountain. A sampling of movies coming in March is”Dead Poets
Society,” “Witness,” “Rear Window” and “Moby Dick”.
If you are not an ongoing member of the Garden Club, but would like to be,
please advise us. New members welcome as well as armchair gardeners
too.
Needlework Group
Carol Peterman (812) 323-7823
[email protected]
2nd Thursdays at 11:00am
March 12 - This month’s hostess will be Edeltraud Evans, 4157 W. Shadow
Wood Drive. Come and chitchat while you work and check out all the great
projects. Bring your lunch. The hostess will provide dessert and drinks.
RSVP to Edeltraud at 812-876-4024
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Wine Tasting
Linda Burton, (812) 369-4611;
[email protected]
Here are some guidelines for new and returning individuals joining Wine
Tasting.
4 wines are tasted each month.
Lunch and a Matinee
Diane Scholfield, (812) 275-5515
[email protected]
March 3
Maximum amount spent on one bottle is $30.00
Hosts provide the wine and cheese, crackers, fruit, etc.
Cost of wine and food is divided among those at the tasting.
Each group will decide on the wine to taste each month.
If you are interested in joining this fun and informative group, please contact
Linda Burton. As in the past, the host(s) will contact the members of their
group to let them know the date and time of the tasting.
American Mah-Jong
{NEW GROUP}
Sydley Skolnik
812-679-7694
Ruth Simon
812-339-8291
[email protected]
[email protected]
If you would like to learn to play American Mah-Jong, give a call to Sydley or
Ruth. We'll take it nice and slow; we're still learning, too. If you know how to
play and would like to help get the group going, your input would be
welcomed.
PINOCHLE: Susan Koutiel (773) 678-4280 {NEW GROUP}
Please contact Susan if you are interesting in joining this new group. More
details will be announced soon.
Transitions...
If you’re a new member and haven’t been listed here, please contact the Editor:
[email protected] We’d love to list and welcome you to our group.
We also list changes of address, telephone numbers, and emails in this space.
Please provide any changes to Treasurer, Jan Greenwood, [email protected]
Bob & Priscilla Brown
3931 S. Emilie Ct.
Bloomington, IN 47401
812-369-4644
[email protected]
More Interest Groups!
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Details about the movie and restaurant will be emailed about February 27th,
once the movie schedule is announced. To be added to the list, contact Diane
Scholfield. The group usually meets on the first Tuesday of the month. See
you at the movies!
Book Club 1
Connie Clark (317)-850-8202
[email protected]
Last Wednesday each month at 12 noon. New members welcome. Please
RSVP to Connie Clark if you plan to attend.
March 25 – The book we will discuss is The Children Act, by Ian McEwan.
Dorothy Wilson will be the discussion leader. The meeting place will be
announced later.
Book Club 2
Marie Gougeon (812)-336-3591
[email protected]
Fourth Friday each month at 9:30am. Please RSVP to hostess if you plan to attend.
March 27 - The hostess will be Amy Ripberger. You can contact her at
812-369-4928 or via email at [email protected] We will be reading State
of Wonder by Ann Patchett.
International Issues
Andy Shupe (812)287-8940
[email protected], [email protected]
March 26 The March gathering of the International Issues discussion group will be held
as usual on the fourth Thursday of the month at 4pm at Chapman's
Restaurant , on East 3rd Street. The topic will be announced, as usual.
Men’s Golf
Scott Taylor (812)339-2066
Contact Scott Taylor for further information and to be contacted, as we invite
men of all skill levels (except those who know what they're doing) to enjoy the
camaraderie of these inveterate hackers.
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More Interest Groups!
Bunco - Ladies
Janie Harnett, (812)339-4528
3rd Thursday each month year-round in members' homes on the third
Thursday of each month, at 6:30 pm
March 19 - 6:30pm Please note that the meeting time of the Ladies Bunco
group has changed to 6:30pm. This month’s meeting will be held at the home
of Karen Whiteside. Please call Karen at 812- 332-6096 if you are having a
sub or if you need directions. There are 12 regular members in the group but
we welcome new members throughout the year to serve as subs. Please call
the Chair of the committee if you wish to be put on the sub list.
Mah-Jong
Ruth Simon (812)339-8921
Second and fourth Monday each month from 12:30pm – 3:00pm
Please RSVP to the hostess. Please contact the hostess for each date. New
members are always welcome.
March 9 – Mary Rucker, hostess
March 23 –Mary Lou Hillenberg, hostess
Book & Puzzle Exchange
Tod Wicks (812)333-6660
March 10 - The Books & Puzzle Exchange will be held during the Monthly
Luncheon. Bring your unwanted puzzles, books, and magazines for other
members to browse. A table will be set up near the registration counter where
you can display your wares. A request has been made for the magazine Fox
Terrier Times; if anyone has any back issues, please bring them. Donors,
please remember to take home any unclaimed items.
Out & About Group
Linda Gregory (812)336-5451
Linda Burton, (812)369-4611
[email protected]
There is no event planned for this group this month. See you in April!
...for those who enjoy cooking
and those who enjoy eating!
Good Eatin’ Groups
Flexible Lunch Bunch
Debbie Horan, (765)967-0407
[email protected]
March’s lunch will be at Quaff on Tuesday, March 17th. We will meet
at 11:30 at the restaurant located at 116 North Grant Street. Please
join us in ushering in St.Patrick’s Day for 2015. Contact me at
[email protected] by Saturday the 14th of March if you wish to
attend.
Getting to Know You Dinner
Ginny & Jerry Myerson, (812)824-9019
[email protected]
Dinners for BNC Singles and Couples
Once each two-month period, a single or couple hosts a meal for
6-10 people, just enough to fit around their table comfortably. The
host provides the main dish, contacts the guests to set the date and
their choice of accompanying dishes for the meal, be it dinner, lunch
or even breakfast. Step up to the plate! If you are interested in
hosting or participating in the these informal, small planned pot-luck
dinners of 6 to 10 guests known as Getting To Know You Dinners
(GTKY), please contact Jerry and Ginny at [email protected]
or (812) 824-9019 for more information.
T.G.I.F
Joann Bretsch (812)822-2066
Second Friday - 6:00 to 8:00pm
March 13 - TGIF will be held on the second Friday of the month on
November 14, in the home of Margie and Larry Taylor, 603 East Moss
Creek Court, Bloomington; 812-325-9893. Please call if you plan to attend.
Bring an appetizer to share and whatever you want to drink (no red wine
please) besides coffee or soda. See you there.
Men’s Thursday Breakfast
ShowTime...
...is on page 13.
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VACANT - Seeking New Organizer
Every Thursday at 8:30am
This group meets weekly in the back room at the Uptown Café, 102 E.
Kirkwood Avenue, www.the-uptown.com, with orders taken around 8:30am.
We hope to see the regulars and new faces alike. Remember to feed the
meters or park in the 4th Street Garage or the E. 4th St. and Washington
St. lot (behind the Buskirk-Chumley.) Both offer three hours of free parking.
All men of the Bloomington Newcomers Club are invited to join the fun. For
more information, please contact Dave Meyer.
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Bridge Groups!
Mary Rucker, Coordinator
(812)333-0734
Members Recommending Local Services
Listed below are members who will recommend local services if you give the member a
call. The Newcomers Club does not advertise for any particular company or service.
Appliance Repair
1st Monday
1:00pm
Hilary Hamilton, (812)332-2581
March 2 - Velda Mallard, (812)
876-0092
3rd Wednesday
12:30pm
Carol Anthony, (812)339-2411
Garage door service
Don Stejskal
Don Stejskal
Heating and cooling
Barber
Don Stejskal
John Simon
March 18 - Connie Clark (317)
850-8202
March 3 -- Suzanne Roberts, (812)
822-0563
1st Tuesday Men
6:30pm
Rich Weyand, [email protected]
March 3 -- no place given. For
details, and/or to join the group,
contact Rich Weyand.
3rd Thursday - Men
6:30pm
Bill Greenbaum, (812)369-4077
[email protected]
March 19 - 3rd Thursday night
Men's Bridge Group meets at
6:30pm. We continue to look for
individuals interested in playing with
us as we have one permanent slot
open.
4th Tuesday Duplicate Couples
7:00pm
Helen Sauer, (812)822-2474
Interested subs may contact Helen
4th Monday
12:30pm
Armelda Mayfield, (812)369-4108
March 23 – Connie Clark (317)
850-8202
March 24 - Members will be
contacted by e-mail regarding
location and any date changes.
George Korinek
Bob Miller
Computer Technician
Elaine Pendley
Jerry Myerson
Clock Repair
Mary Rucker
Bob Miller
Pat Page
Kennels
Jeanne Kessell
Ruth Simon
Don Stejskal
Mary Rucker
Don Stejskal
Janie Harnett
Ron Firebaugh
Painting
Reupholstery
Ingrid Beery
George Korinek
Screen Repair
Massage therapist
Drywall Installation
Plumber
House sitting
Lawn care
Karen Patterson
Jerry Myerson
Janie Harnett
Pat Page
Dorothy Stejskal
Handyman
Jim McLay
Dentist
Pet sitting
Don Stejskal
Carpenters
1st Tuesday
1:30pm
Sue Doorlay, (812)287-8757
Painting - interior
George Korinek
Don Stejskal
Paula Griesel
Tree work
David Beery
George Korinek
Floyd Thurston
Don Stejskal
Veterinarian
Dorothy Stejskal
Window washing
George Korinek
2nd Wednesday
1:00pm
Mary Rucker, (812)333-0734
Call Mary if you wish to be a sub in
this group.
March 11 -- Barbara Hillery, (812)
332-4042, 1506 S. Woodruff Lane
3rd Monday
12:00pm
Jeanne Kessell, (812)333-5113
4th Friday - Couples
7:00pm
Karen Karpinski, (812)334-0623
[email protected]
March 27 - Members will be
contacted by e-mail regarding time
and location.
Window treatments
Peter/Carol Lorenzen
**Note to
members**
All copies of the
Newsletter are mailed to
all members. If you want
to read it online, you
need to go to our
Website, whose address
is listed in the masthead
of every printed
Newsletter.
Any Newcomers Club member
who wishes to join a Bridge
group or be a sub should contact
Mary Rucker at (812)333-0734.
March 16 - Carol Haywood's home
at 3502 Stoneybrook Blvd. at 12:00
noon. Please let Carol know if you
are having a sub.
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