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Newcomers of New BernNew Directions Newsletter
Website: www.newbernnewcomers.org
May 2014
May 2014, Letter from the Co-PresidentsJon and Mickey Miller
Aloha!
As an informal Hawaiian way of saying both hello and good-bye, Aloha is the perfect word with which to begin our final newsletter and our last club meeting for the season. But don’t worry – while we won’t have a club meeting until the new season starts in September, that doesn't meanwe shut down, as activities will continue throughout the summer. Continue to check our website, www.newbernnewcomers.org as well as www.newbernnow.com for newcomers activities as well as events happening around town.
Aloha also conveys affection, and it’s with great affection that we recognize our wonderful Newcomers friends. When we attended our first Newcomers Christmas social, the group at our table immediately bonded. Through many glasses of wine shared, many bike miles ridden, and countless laughs together, our Newcomers cohort have been great friends ever since. Most of us have served and continue to serve on the Board. We hope that the Newcomers Club has fulfilled your desire to become a part of a larger group that involves you in many of the wonderful aspects of life in New Bern.
We’d like to acknowledge and thank all the members who have served either on the Board or asactivity leaders. These are the folks who ensure that there is something for everybody and that nobody gets left out. This past year's activities and events are a testimony to all the hard work they put in for everyone's benefit. We’re pleased that a core group has stepped up for next year's Board and will continue to provide leadership to this club. The list of new Board membersis included in this newsletter; please get to know them if you haven't already.
We hope you’ll join us for our final meeting, May 14th at 7:00 pm, in the Christ Church Ministry Center (311 Middle Street) as we install the newly elected Board members and have an opportunity to sign up for summer events. Please remember that those with last names beginning with C-J are asked to bring a snack to share.
And finally, yet another reason to say Aloha as we prepare for our Hawaiian-themed end of year party on May 15th at Carolina Colours. Shake out your grass skirt and coconut bra (or you might prefer Hawaiian shirt and flip-flops) and get ready for a lei’d back time! But hurry -- you only have until May 6th to RSVP!
Aloha, friends – it’s been a great ride!
Jon & Mickey
New Bern Newcomers ClubNew Officers and Directors
For 2014-2015
Each of the nine Board positions has one vote. The first eight Board positions listed are elected.
Presidents: Bill McHale
Vice President: DuWayne Campeau
Secretary: Mary Lou Snyder
Co-Treasurers: Mark and Michelle Leonard
Social Director: Ave Marie Perkins
Activity Director: CJ Oborn
Membership Director: Carole McHale
Communications Director: Bud Curtis
Advisor: Sandie Swigart
IMPORTANT!
The next Club membership meet-ing is Wednesday,
May 14, 20137:00 pm
IMPORTANT!
We ask members with last namesbeginning with the letters
C through J to bring a snack to share.
Monthly Club Membership Meetings
Club membership meetings are held the 2nd Wednesdayof the month from September through May at 7:00 pm
Christ Church Ministry Center311 Middle Street in Downtown New Bern
For information about membership in the Newcomers Club
Club Website: newbernnewcomers.org
Club Advisor: Sandie Swigart Phone: 252-633-4094 Email: sandielees @ hotmail . com
For general information about the Newcomers Club
Club President: Bill McHale Phone: 252-288-6549 Email: [email protected]
If you need to make changes to your contact information or status since you last paid, you can do so at the meeting or download a new application form from our website www.newbernnewcomers.org.
~ NOTICE ~CLUB TAKING AND USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS OF MEMBERS
This is to notify you as a member of Newcomers Club of New Bern or the Alumni Group that, in the course of Newcomer and Alumni Club activities, photographs of members may be taken and used by Newcomers Club of New Bern or the Alumni Group, at their discretion without compensation to or approval by such members, for club-related purposes including but not limited to club promotion, newsletter and other website content and contests.
Club Events
May 15th Spring Party at Carolina Colours from 6-11. Featuring dancing music by Tom's Tunes. More details will follow on the WEB Site an next month'snews letter.
Newcomers Holiday Party
The Newcomers and Alumni threw aHoliday Party for the combined clubs onDecember 3rd. It was held at the Flame in NewBern. There was a lot of good fun socializingbefore and after the dinner. The music wasprovided by Tom's Tunes which coveredeverything from the 50's to the present. There waseverything from good old fashioned slow dance tothe Twist, Line Dancing, and the Macarena.Probably no one minded that I failed to videocapture the Macarena on the dance floor!
Click on album to view thew Holiday Party pictures.
The Newcomers Club offers a variety of activity groups designed not only to provide you with new friends and fun, but also opportunities to learn, lead and most importantly, laugh! You may participate in as many activitiesas you desire. We also offer special activities throughout the year.
If you have a suggestion for a new activity, and you are willing to lead the group, please contact one of our Activity Directors:
Ken Robinson or Shirley Thobe:
Home: 252-649-1312 Cell: 828-337-9032Email: [email protected]
How do you sign up? To join a group, just come to the monthly Newcomers meeting and sign up with one of the activity leaders, or contactan activity leader or co-chair directly.
Following is a description of the activity groups currently available includingany scheduled events/activities. There is also a calendar of events at the end of the newsletter as a quick reference.
Purpose: The Newcomers/Alumni Bicyling Group's goal is to enjoy the benefits of riding while making new friends. Join us for exercise and fresh air. All levels are welcome!
We pace to the slowest rider – no one is left behind. The normal length will be between 10 to 20 miles in length. Some rides may include a lunch stop.
Requested Gear:
1. A working bicycle (brakes, gears) with adequate safety items - lights, reflectors etc.
2. A Helmet is mandatory.
3. Carry adequate water (minimum – 1 pt. / 500 mL).
4. Carry a spare bicycle tube and possibly an air pump for flat repairs.
5. Casual clothing (shorts) and top with bright colors.
Meeting Place:
A group E-Mail will be sent out mid-week for weekend rides with various starting points with directions. Some mid-week rides of various lengths will also be scheduled.
If interested please send an E-Mail to [email protected] to be added to our groupE-Mail list.
We would love to have you join us!
Contact Dave Gerde: Home: 252-288-4371 Cell: 631-759-6412Email: [email protected]
Dave Monk Home: 252-514-4546Email: [email protected]
This is a picture of our latest ride,“Oriental Bike Ride”, on October 20th
with a record 13 persons riding with us!
Newcomers/AGN Boaters Group
The Boaters Group held its annual summer picnic at Jerry & Marci Crawford's house in Riverbend. We had a great turnout for the picnic despite the monsoons. The picture on the left shows the retiring Boat Group leader, Jack Fleming, and the new incoming co-leaders.
We are in the process of planning our proposed Agenda for the 2013-2014 Boating Season with many exciting events being looked into. We hope to have a good mix of boating activities, a couple of over night land cruises as well as a number of interesting day trips to visit area attractions tied in with some visits to area restaurants. In addition to these activities we are going to try and schedule a couple educational talks dealing with boating in local waters and other boating topics of interest
You must be a member of the Boater’s Group to participate in Group activities and you must be a member of either the AGN or Newcomers Club to be a member of the Boaters Group.
Scheduled Events
For a complete list of Boater Group events for next year click on planned events.
Activities in the Works
During the weekend of June 6 - 8th the Boaters Group is planning a weekend getaway trip to Wilmington. Some of the activities included are:
• Narrated tour of Haunted Cotton Exchange in Ole Town Wilmington
• Hollywood Location Tour featuring film locations of movies and TV Series shot inWilmington
Chow Time
Tall Stories
• Tour of EUE-Screen GEM Film Studio, a 50,000 Acre Sound Stage where films such as Iron Man 3, Journey 2, Fire Starter, The Crow were shot.
• Tour of the USS North Carolina Battleship
In the later part of June, we aretentatively planning a trip out to Ocracoke Island for the third week ofJune by Land and by Sea. Boaterswould depart in time to meet theLand Yachts on the weekend of June21st. More details to follow onactivities being planned for ourOcracoke outing.
Past Boater Group Events
April 10-11, 2014 - Annual Shakedown Cruise to Oriental, NC
The boating season has officially begunwith the annual shakedown cruise toOriental in April. Many members cameby boat for the weekend and others bythe proverbial "Land Yacht". We enjoyedgood weather, good food and goodfriendship, and oh yeah, great wine.What more you can you ask?! OnThursday evening, the Boaters enjoyedheavy hors d'oeuvre's , wine and otherbeverages of choice harbor side at theOriental Inn. On Friday, we convened forlunch at M&M's near the Oriental Marinafor a great lunch with many attending theOriental Boat Show after lunch.
One of the featured speakers at the Boat Show, was Claiborne Young, who has written several books on cruising. He gave a talk on boating in Coastal Carolina that was very
interesting and well attended. For those who were unable to attend the Shakedown Cruise and visit the Boat Show, check out Claiborne Young's website at:http://cruisersnet.net/. It's a great resource for cruising in the South East. If you can't find what you looking for on this website, it probably doesn't exist.
Hat's off to Commodore Gary Todd for all his efforts in planning this event.
Click on Album to see all the Shakedown Cruise pictures
NOAA Tour, December 17th,2013
The Newcomer/AGN Boating Group took atour of the National Oceanic and AtmosphericAdministration (NOAA) in Newport. Fifteenmembers did the interesting tour of the facilityand listened to John Cole, one of themeteorologists, about how the weather ismonitored in Eastern North Carolina. Thegroup then had lunch at Banks Grill inMorehead City.
Pacifc Seacraft Manufacturing Tour, November 1st,2013
The Boaters Group visited the Pacific Seacraft Yacht Manufacturing Plant in Washington, NC on Thursday, November 1st. “Pacific Seacraft was featured in Fortune Magazine as one of America’s Best Products”. Pacific Seacraft specializes in building
custom sailboats designed for Ocean Sailing or on any waters you may want to venture out on. Since their inception, they have hand built over 2,000 sailing yachts ranging in size from 31’ to over 60’.
On our tour 25 Boaters Group members had the privilege to see and walk around a brand new design, a 61’ Sailing Yacht that Pacific Seacraft they are custom building for a client. This particular customized Sailing Yacht when finished will have taken over 2 years to build. The Boat is set to launch in May of 2014. Who would have thought that a World Class Yacht builder would be located in our backyard in “Little Washington, NC”.
You can see the group's pictures by clicking on Album.
Poker Run, October 15th, ,2013
The Boaters Group held a Poker Run onOctober 15th . They had a little spritzing of rainin the air, but no one's spirits were dampened.Afterward, all enjoyed a delicious lunch atPersimmons.
You can see the rest of the pictures and theAGN pictures by clicking on Album.
If you're new to the area or not yet a member of the Newcomers/AGN Boating Group and would be interested in joining, please contact:
Bill McHale: Home: 252-288-6549 Cell: 304-541-8321Email: [email protected]
Gary Todd (AGN) Home: 252-288-5502 Cell: 603-380-5438Email: [email protected]
The Book Group meets to talk about group-selected novels from 1 to 3 pm at the home of one of our group members (see schedule below). To be on the e-mail list for updates, contact activity leader(s) Eileen Wroe or Karen Mincavage.
Members choose the selections, usually fiction; we try to use a book that you can get from the library if you so choose. Discussions are informal and often lively!
Scheduled Books
Book: Proof of Heaven by Dr. Eben Alexander Date/Time: Thursday, May 29, 1-3 pmPlace: Mary Lou's house
Book: Life After Life by Kate Atkinson Date/Time: Thursday, June 26, 1-3 pmPlace: Eileen's house
Book: The Book Thief by Markus ZusakDate/Time: Thursday, July 31, 1-3 pmPlace: Carole's house
Please contact the group’s leader for more information:
Eileen Wroe: Home 252-361-2437 Email: [email protected]
Karen Mincavage: Home 252-639-0462 Email: [email protected]
The goal is to have fun and meet new people. Bunco is a simple, no skill, dice game. You sit at a table of four with a partner across from you; then the partners rotate as the game continues. So this game is a great way to meet people in a small group. If you can toss three dice and recognize the numbers on the dice, then you can play this game! Each month we have 12 or 16 participants. Each time you participate, the cost is $5.00 per person with all money paid out as prizes at the end of that evening (please bring correct change). Host will provide dessert. Other participants please bring an appetizer for approx 8-10 people to be shared PLUS beverage of your choice that you would like to personally drink that evening. Participants will be notified by e-mail of the location prior to the event. Activity is held the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Advance sign-up is re-quired and is offered at the monthly New Bern Newcomer meeting. If space is still available after the meeting sign-up, then an email is sent to members who have expressed interest in Bunco.
Scheduled Times:
Wednesday, May 21st at 7:00 pmWednesday, June 18th at 7:00 pmWednesday, July 16th at 7:00 pm
Bunco Players
Contact: C.J. Oborn [email protected]
(Note: when emailing, you will get my spam blocker the first time; please put Newcomer Bunco in the subject line and I will answer you. My apologies for this inconvenience.)
This group has been organized for those who enjoy or would like to learn various crafts -- from all needle work, to pottery, to basket weaving, to paper crafts to... Each month in the newsletter, craft classes and get-togethers will be announced. There is not a designated class day/date; each month is decided by availability ofthe leader.
Please stop by the Crafters activity table at the General Newcomer's meeting to see what the new classes will be and information about arts and craft classes in the New Bern area. While at the craft table, please fill out a questionnaire so that Amy will know of your interests.
Scheduled Events:
DATE TIME EVENT
Thu, May 22, 14 6:00 – 9:00 pm Painting at The Accidental Artist
The May 22nd gathering at the Accidental Artist is the last for this Newcomers season. We will start again in September with the new Newcomers season.
Please contact the group’s leader for more information:
Contact: Amy Watercott (651)528-1345 [email protected]
Do you enjoy visiting new, interesting places? If so, “Day Tripping” is just the thing for you! The Newcomers Club organizes monthly group trips to various events and tours of interesting locations within driving distance of New Bern. Some trips last most of the day and others only a few hours. Some have a fee; others are free! Go on all the trips or select just the ones suited especially for you! Day trips are a great way to meet and get to know fellow newcomers!
Scheduled Events:
May 21st, Toni has planned a Day Trip touring the Swansboro waterfront on the Lady Swan tour boat. Sign up will only be at the meeting on May 14th.
To learn more about the upcoming day trips sign up at the monthly membership meeting or contact:
Toni Freeland Home: 252-288-6410 Cell: 330-280-1238 Email: [email protected]
Note from Toni FreelandI want to thank everyone who participated in the Day Trips this past year. It has been an exciting year for me, finding fun and educational places to tour. We all had a great time! Judy Willoughby has graciously accepted to head up Day Trips starting in September.
Day Trips Gone By
April 10th , Tour of the New Bern CivicTheater.
New Bern Civic Theater administratorAngelina Doyle gave us a tour of thewhole building along with the detailedhistory, and humorous stories includingone about a resident ghost. At the end ofthe tour Thelma Hunter won 2 tickets toan upcoming performance and JereKersnar won 2 tickets to 2 performances.Everyone came away with a newperspective of the Theater.
The entire set of Civic Theater Tour pictures can be viewed by clicking on album
February 27th, Foscue Plantation near Pollocksvile, NC
You can see from the picture that theweather was just perfect for a historicaltour. The plantation house was built in1824 by Simon Foscue, Jr., on the landthat his father first settled, the brickplantation house is, in fact, the seconddwelling built on the property. TheFoscue Plantation is touted as one ofthe "best documented plantations inCoastal North Carolina.". The weatherwas excellent, and the tour was veryinteresting. Unlike other historical site tours, we were able to walk through the rooms and get very close to the artifacts in the house.
To view the all the pictures from the Foscue Plantation Day Trip click on album.
November 21st , Spice Bouquet in Kinston, NC
We had a wonderful time at the SpiceBouquet in Kinston. We attended acooking class narrated by our chef Frank.He told us all about their history and howtheir spices came about. We were treatedto an outstanding presentation of how tocook with their spices-which included ourmenu of Greek Salad, Athenian Chicken,triple roasted potatoes and vegetablemedley-topping off with Cannoli Cake.
The food was excellent and a good timewas had by all.
To view the all the pictures from the Spice Bouquet Day Trip click on album.
Sharing a meal together is one of the best ways to get to know folks. The dining in group is a great opportunity to meet different newcomers each month. While visiting in homes during the winter and spring months, 8 newcomers – singles or couples - share experiences and enjoy a delicious meal to which we all contribute a dish. Once everyone who wants to participate signs up we will organize the list so that the groups rotate and are new each month. You are the host only once during the year – you decide the main dish and the others bring wine, an appetizer, salad and a dessert! And what a great way to share your favorite recipes and try new dishes!
We have six active groups of eight enjoying Dining In each month but we really need some newcomers to indicate that they would be willing to be alternates for March and April. Just let us know if you would like to fill in sometime when someone has to miss. When called, You would just have to take a dish and enjoy a dinner with other newcomers.
Please contact us for more information or inquire at the monthly meeting.
Dick or Sally Rowe: Home: 252-514-2822 Cell: 304-531-1009Email: [email protected]
Dining Out is an opportunity to enjoy learning about the restaurants in New Bern and the surrounding areas. It’s a chance to taste the chef’s choice and enjoy the company of other newcomers. Each month a new place is planned for your dining pleasure for either lunch or dinner.
Sign up at the Newcomers Meeting or contact the Dining Out activity leaders.
Hollis & Nevada Brannon: Home: 252-514-0157Cell: 410-598-4947Email: [email protected]
Scheduled Events:
We will be looking forward to our Luau in May before adjourning for the summer.
Nothing scheduled for the remaining months of this Newcomers season. Dining Out will start again in September, 2014. Check us out at the September 10th meeting.
Dining Out Reviews:
Thursday February 28th – Floyd's 1921 inMorehead City, NC
This restaurant is located in a historic homeoffering and offers "a taste of the old south". Itis located at 400 Bridges Street in MoreheadCity. The group was represented by a fairlylarge number of club members. As the picturesin the album show we occupied two rooms andabout seven tables. The food was excellent and a good time was had by all.
To view all the pictures from the Floyd's 1921 Trip click on album.
Thursday, November 14th - Yoder's Dutch Pantry in Grifton, NC
Yoder's Dutch Pantry near Grifton, NC. I said nearbecause this place is really in the country about half way between Grifton and Vanceboro. It is a real country store. As promised the BRUNCH foodwas terrific and made for great eating, but the
associated store was even more interesting. You can buy almost everything you might imagine from there, as long as it isn't high tech electronics! A parrot in the store stole the show.
You can view the entire set of Yoder's Dutch Pantrypictures taken, including the parrot in the countrystore stealing the show, by clicking on album.
Friday, October 11th – Front Street Grill
Our Second Dining Out for this season, was at TheFront Street Grill in Beaufort; we had a mostenjoyable time. We had good food with attentiveservice and we savored the relaxed coastalatmosphere which provided the perfect setting forgetting to share and visit with one another.
Wednesday September 25th – Morgan's Tavern &Grill
Our First Dining Out for this season was at Morgan'sTavern & Grill. They advertise "great service with acasual and comfortable atmosphere" which couldn't have summed it up any better. We had attentive wait staff and enjoyed delicious meals with 26 New Comer's present (both singles & couples). This gave us all the opportunity to get to know one another better & to ask: "So what brought you to New Bern"???. We hope others will come out & join us in the future.
Newcomers / Alumni Golf is based on the premise that the game should be fun. Making friends is paramount; proficiency is immaterial. We welcome all skilllevels. Rules are what each player wants them to be. Some players adhere to the stricter rules of the USGA, while others follow the lax GW rules -- count everystroke that you like. If you don’t like it, don’t count it; or finally, don’t count anything and pick up your ball any time you wish!
We schedule a golf outing once a month, normally on a Wednesday or Thursday,and play 12 months of the year. We travel to courses in the New Bern area and try to keep within a one-hour drive. We also arrange carpooling for the out-of-New Bern trips. If this sounds like something you would enjoy, come join us. Youwill have a good time!
Scheduled Events:
Thursday, May 15th the Newcomers / Alumni golf Outing will be held at the River Bend Golf Course in River Bend just off of Route 17/17 business. Tee times starting at 10:30 am, cost is $35.00. As this is a local course we will not meet to car pool.
Please send me an email or call Bob Freeland's cell phone (330)327-0111 to let him know you are planning to attend.
For additional information or reservations, contact:
Bob Freeland: Home: 252-288-6410 Cell: 330-327-0111Email: [email protected]
Past Golf Events:
Golf at the Sound of Freedom Golf Course in Cherry Point MCCS, March 13th. This is a military post and the course was in excellent shape as the pictures show. It was a great day for golf, just a little bit chilly but the clear skys and sun made up the difference.
Thanks to Jon Miller for setting up this outing. Click on album to see all the pictures.
Golf at the Emerald, November 14th
It was a beautiful sunny daywith almost no wind
Throughout the September – May season, we try to choose outdoor activities that are appealing to everyone. The adventures are not competitive in nature. The adventures have included: kayaking/canoing, hiking, kite flying, bicycle riding, and boat rides. We either bring our lunch or stop by a nearby restaurant.
We don’t have participants sign up unless it is an activity that must be more stringent in head count. Our slogan is “No sign-up, just show up at the event,”and rain-out is constituted by already raining or bad outlook during the time of theadventure.
Scheduled Events:
Saturday, May 17th Double Decker Bus Tour in Beaufort.
All aboard Beaufort's 1968 English double-decker bus for a history lesson during a tour of North Carolina's third oldest town. Experience Beaufort's historic district atop the vintage vehicle as local narrators entertain you with facts and folklore of this colorful seaport community founded in 1709. Delight in tales of Beaufort's rich past of pirates, star-crossed lovers, and Confederate spies while viewing 18th and 19th century homes.
Click on tour flyer for a complete description of this adventurer.
Outdoor Adventures in the works:
Date Description
Fri, Jun 6, 14 Washington, NC, Estuary tour and boat ride. Click on tour flyer for a complete description of this adventurer.
Sat, Jul 19, 14 Catamaran Trip from Beaufort to Cape Lookout. Click on tour flyer for a complete description of this adventurer.
October or November Tour of the old iron side CSS Neuse ship replica and museum in Kinston
For additional information about any of the scheduled events please contact our activity leader, June Dowd.
Contact June Dowd: [email protected]
Outdoor Adventures Reviews
Cool Springs Environmental Center Outdoor Adventures,April 26th
As the picture shows the weather was perfect for a morning walk in this wooded park.
New Bern Battlefield Outdoor Adventures, October 18th
Everyone had a good time. The following are some pictures from the day.
SHACKLEFORD BANKS Outdoor Adventures, September 21st
The ferry dropped us off at the very western end of the island by the Beaufort Inlet. The weather was perfect with some clouds to keep the beach cool. The whole group (the early group left at10:00, but there were somestragglers that came at 11:00)convened on the beach not far fromwhere the ferry dropped us off. Thereal adventurers trekked across theisland and caught excellent views ofthe wild horses.
Check out the photo album on ourweb site. Others, like myself stuckto the sandy shores and looked forshells. Many found conks and othersea shells which turned out to makea fun day.
Meeting Dates : Twice monthly, the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month
Meeting Times and Locations:
1st Monday 12:30-3:00 pm Books-A-Million Coffee Shop (next to Wal-Mart)
3005 M.L. King Jr. Blvd., New Bern
3rd Monday 6:00-8:30 pm (6:00 food, 6:30 – 8:30 games) Schlotzsky’s Deli (near Food Lion) 3335 M.L. King Jr. Blvd., New Bern
Playing Rules:
1. Dictionary can be used a maximum two time per move 2. Use of "The Cheat Sheet" allowed3. Turns limited to six minutes each
Please Bring:
If you have the following items, please bring them to each meeting: A Scrabble Board & an Official Scrabble Dictionary
We would love to have you join us!
Contact Charlotte Gerde: Home: 252-288-4371Cell: 516-971-0616Email: [email protected]
The Singles Mingles Group meets twice a month at various locations to socialize.All single Newcomers Club members are welcome to join. This is a singles-only group and is not intended as a dating service.
~ Upcoming Singles Mingles Socials ~
Date Time DetailsWed, May 7, 14 10:00 AM Coffee at members home TBA
Tue, May 20, 14 01:00 PM Supper at the Outback Steakhouse, 111 Howell Rd. New Bern, NC
Please join us and RSVP Sharon Champney or Linda Guthrie by clicking on her name or calling 252-633-7824 or . 724-622-1568
We are planning to get together at least once a month through the summer to do some fun activities if you are interested. The events wehave talked about are listed below. Any and all ideas are welcome, emails will follow, make sure you are on our email list!
• Foscue Plantation• The Deck at the Doubletree• Shackalford Banks• Beaufort• Cape Lookout
Singles Mingles Socials in the Past
On April 1st the Singles Mingles Group went to lunch at Spice Bouquet, 16 attended and a great time was had by all!
For more information or if you are interested in receiving emails or hosting a get-together at your home, please contact:
Linda Guthrie (Newcomers): Home: 724-814-2239Cell: 724-622-1568Email: [email protected]
Sharon Champney (Alumni) Home: 252-633-7824Email: [email protected]
Important: Dates & Places are subject to change. Watch your email, as places may change, at the last minute, due to unforeseen reasons.
The Tennis Group meets weekly for people who enjoy playing tennis. You don't have to be an expert, but some knowledge of the game is helpful. We meet at the New Bern Recreation Center located at 1225 Pinetree Drive, New Bern.
Tennis for the months of November 2013 through March 2014 will be each Thursday at 3 pm.
Contact the Activity Leader for more information:
Linda Stout: Cell: 301-639-4627Email: [email protected]
The Wine Social Group is for everyone, not just wine drinkers! Each couple/single who signs up is asked to bring a bottle of wine, or whatever they would like to drink, and an hors d'oeuvre to share with everyone.
Beginning in September, 2014, wine socials will be held on the THIRD SATURDAY of each month beginning at 6 PM. Hopefully this will allow everyone to plan ahead. Those who have signed up for this activity are notified by email of the date of the get-together and given directions to the hosts' home. RSVPs are required because of space limitations.
Hosting a party is easy! You choose the month and the date convenient for you. (Generally the parties are on Friday or Saturday night.) The activity chairman will:
• Notify everyone who signed up at the General Meeting by email of the date• Receives the RSVPs of those that plan on attending• Brings the wine glasses to the host's home• Supplies the name tags. • The party attendees bring the food and beverages—the host supplies the house! If you
would like to limit the party to a certain number of people, just notify the activity leader.
The Wine Social activity is open to all members of the Newcomers Club of New Bern and their guest.
Come join us for food, drink, and friendshipno knowledge of wine is required!
~ Upcoming Wine Socials ~
Date Time HostSaturday, May 17, 2014 05:30 PM
Note the earlier time
Will be hosted by Barry and Mary Lou Snyder
If you are planning on attending please RSVP to Jane Olstad. All accepted RSVPs will be provided directions via email to the host's house.
The Wine Socials will continue throughout the summer, with dates to be announced.(I need a host for August, hint, hint).
Contact the Activity Leader for more information:
Jane Olstad: Home: 252-514-0634Email: [email protected]
Wine Socials in the past:
January 25th at Niles and Barbara Compton's house near Pollocksville
The first of this new year's festivitieswas a terrific party with someunplanned excitement. They livenear Pollocksville right next to theTrent river. It is a beautiful out of theway location. When we arrived,Niles was outside in the frigid colddirecting us into their driveway. Hewas acting as the highway mangreeter. As indicated in the picturebelow we quickly started breakingout the wine and appetizers combined with some great conversations. We did have an exciting moment at the end of the party when one of our members had what we believe to be an allergicreaction to something and collapsed to the floor. All of us were very concerned, and we ended up calling the ambulance. The member was transported to the hospital and most of the steam went out of theparty after the EMR crew left. It will be a memorable wine social for some time. We were happy to report that the doctors found him to be fine and it was some type of allergic reaction.
You can view all the January party pictures by clicking on album
December 13th at John and Jane Olstad's house in Greenbrier
The Wine Social Group threw a funevening party. The dining roomtable was decked out with all typesof terrific appetizers. A good crowdof party attendees devoured themand went on to sample the wineand beer everyone brought.Everyone had a great time
You can view all the Decemberparty pictures by clicking on album.
November 16th at Jon and Mickey Miller's house in downtown New Bern
The Wine Social Group threw a stupendous evening party. The dinning room table was decked out with all types of terrific hors d'oeuvres. A huge crowd of partyattendees devoured them in no time. From then on the wine, beer, and other beverages flowed. Everyone had a great time.
You can view all the November party pictures by clicking on album.
Please check the appropriate activity description on the previous pages fordetails about the following upcoming events:
Date ActivityGroup
Description
Thu, May 1, 14 Tennis 10:00 am, New Bern Recreation Center
Mon, May 5, 14 Scrabble 12:30 pm (Books-A-Million Coffee Shop)
Tue, May 6, 14 Last day for the Spring Party reservations
Wed, May 7, 14 Singles Mingles 10:00 am, Coffee at member's house TBA
Thu, May 8, 14 Tennis 10:00 am, New Bern Recreation Center
Wed, May 14, 14 GeneralMembershipMeeting
7:00 pm, Christ Church Ministry Center,311 Middle Street New Bern, NC
Thu, May 15, 14 Golf Group 10:30 am, River Bend Golf Course just off of Route 17/17 business
Thu, May 15, 14 Newcomer'sSpring Party
6:00 pm, Carolina Colours,
Featuring Tom's Tunes
Sat, May 17, 14 Outdoor Adventures
10:00 am, Double Decker Bus Tour in Beaufort
Sat, May 17, 14 Wine Social 5:30 pm, Hosted by Barry and Mary Lou Snyder. Please RSVP to Jane Olstad
Mon, May 19, 14 Scrabble 6:00 pm (Food) 6:30 (Games) Schlotzsky'sDeli
Tue, May 20, 14 Singles Mingles 5:30 pm; Supper at the Outback Steakhouse
Wed, May 21, 14 Day Trips 2:00 pm, Touring the Swansboro waterfronton the Lady Swan tour boat
Wed, May 21, 14 BUNCO 7:00 pm, location will be emailed to activitysubscribers
Thu, May 22, 14 Tennis 10:00 am, New Bern Recreation Center
Thu, May 22, 14 Crafters 6:00 pm, Painting at The Accidental Artist
Thu, May 29, 14 Tennis 10:00 am, New Bern Recreation Center
Thu, May 29, 14 Book Group 1:00 pm, Discussion of Proof of Heaven at Mary Lou 's house
Date ActivityGroup
Description
Thu, Jun 5, 14 Tennis 10:00 am, New Bern Recreation Center
Fri, Jun 6, 14 Outdoor Adventures
Washington, NC, Estuary tour and boat ride. Click on flyer to see the Outdoor Adventure group's details of the outing.
Fri, Jun 6, 14 Boaters Wilmington Weekend Getaway
Thu, Jun 12, 14 Tennis 10:00 am, New Bern Recreation Center
Wed, Jun 18, 14 BUNCO 7:00 pm, location will be emailed to activitysubscribers
Thu, Jun 19, 14 Tennis 10:00 am, New Bern Recreation Center
Thu, Jun 26, 14 Tennis 10:00 am, New Bern Recreation Center
Thu, Jun 26, 14 Book Group 1:00 pm, Discussion of Life After Life at Eileen 's house
Thu, Jul 3, 14 Tennis 10:00 am, New Bern Recreation Center
Thu, Jul 10, 14 Tennis 10:00 am, New Bern Recreation Center
Wed, Jul 16, 14 BUNCO 7:00 pm, location will be emailed to activitysubscribers
Thu, Jul 17, 14 Tennis 10:00 am, New Bern Recreation Center
Sat, Jul 19, 14 Outdoor Adventures
10:00 am, Catamaran Trip from Beaufort toCape Lookout. Click on flyer to see the Outdoor Adventure group's details of the outing.
Mon, Jul 21, 14 Tennis 10:00 am, New Bern Recreation Center
Thu, Jul 31, 14 Tennis 10:00 am, New Bern Recreation Center
Thu, Jul 31, 14 Book Group 1:00 pm, Discussion of The Book Thief at Carole's house
Wed, Sep 10, 14 GeneralMembershipMeeting
7:00 pm, Christ Church Ministry Center,311 Middle Street New Bern, NC
Check the website for updates toevents/activities: www.newbernnewcomers.org
