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NEW HORIZONS
The official publication of
The Newcomers Club of Raleigh, Inc.
www.newcomersclubraleigh.org
Message from the President October, 2016
"There is no season when such pleasant and sunny spots may be lighted on, and produce so
pleasant an effect on the feelings, as now in October."
Nathaniel Hawthorne
I think I took the month of September off. I am not sure what I did, only sure of what I did not
do. I did not start any new craft projects; I did not read any life altering books; I did not do
any home repairs. Since I have had a month of nothing I will now pay the price. Any projects
slated for the fall and winter holidays must now be started. That book loaned to me by a
friend must now be read and digested. I will get those minor home maintenance items done---
change the furnace filters, change the batteries in the smoke alarms, etc. But before any of
those things get done, I am going to sit on my patio and enjoy the blue skies and breezes that
come this month. It is said that there are 29 fine days in October and I encourage you all to
enjoy every one.
Regards,
Anita Timbrook
Notes from the Board:
Two new interest groups were approved: Samba Canasta and The Theater Group.
Information on these new groups can be found in the Interest Group listings in this Newsletter.
Thank you to RaeAnn Thompson and Michele Shaw for organizing these groups.
Due to the increased cost of printing and mailing, one directory per household is included in
your yearly dues. If you have not received that directory, please contact Katherine Wilkinson
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2016-2017 Board of Directors
Executive Committee: Standing Committee:
President: Anita Timbrook Publicity: Diane Glenn
Vice President: Open Hospitality: Nancy Erdmann
Secretary: Jane Willis Reservations: Vicki DiMaggio
Treasurer: Richard Reedman Editor Newsletter: Deb Henry
Programs Coordinator: Jean Leppek Publisher Newsletter: Katherine Wilkinson
Interest Group Coordinator: Sandy Ricci Directory Coordinator: Diane Goodall
Membership Coordinator: Susan Ragan Database/Webmaster: Sue Levy
Parliamentarian: Linda Capristo Assistant Programs Coordinator: Open
Special Committees: Coffee Hostess Chairperson: Mary Kay Buenzli
Sharing and Caring: Phyllis Rosenbaum
Proofreaders: Phyllis Rosenbaum
Jinny Sweetman
Welcome Barbara and Dave Morel
7740 Wilderness Road (Stonehenge Manor)Raleigh,
NC 27613
Barbara: 703-624-7099 Dave: 703-297-7637
Barbara: [email protected]
Dave: [email protected] BD: 08/07 Dave
BD: 01/22
Moved from South Riding, VA
Interested in Book Club, RAMBO, Wine Tasting
Sharon Tunison
8302 Autumn Hill Terrace Apt. 105 (Bexley at Brier
Creek) Raleigh, NC 27617
563-340-0322 [email protected]
Moved from Davenport, IA
Interested in At the Movies, Book Club, Lunch
Bunch, Single Sisters, Wine Tasting
Beth and Bob Carmichael
1605 Quaker Ridge Point Raleigh, NC 27615
Home: 949-458-3482 Beth C: 949-230-7386
Bob C: 949-303-5404
Beth: [email protected]
Bob: [email protected]
Beth BD: 02/08 Bob BD: 09/14
Moved from Mission Viejo, CA
Interested in At the Movies, Book Club, Fun &
Games, Garden Group, Lunch Bunch, Men’s
Poker, RAMBO
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Caring and Sharing-
Healing wishes go out to Shirley Olde, Barbara Evans and Ann Weeks. Sympathy is extended to the Zemler
family on the passing of Mark’s mother. Please know that members of Newcomers Club of Raleigh do care!
Directory correction- Please make the following correction to your directory. Charles Levy’s
Email address is [email protected]
Monthly Coffee - for new and existing members - make some new friends
October 7 (10am) Come help welcome prospective members to the Club and meet some members you might
not already know. Coffees are held at the Harrington Grove Swim and Racquet Club, 12201 New Leesville
Blvd, Raleigh, 27613, 919-676-4433 Directions: Leesville Road Rd exit off Route 540. Head north on
Leesville Rd which becomes New Leesville Blvd. Look for the Club building on your left.
Following the meeting, members and guests are invited to join those going to lunch to continue socializing.
Board Meeting Tuesday, October 4 at the Harrington Grove and Racquet Club, 12201 New Leesville Blvd, Raleigh 27613
Directions: Leesville Road exit off Route 540. Head north on Leesville Rd which becomes New Leesville
Blvd. Look for the Club building on the left
October Birthdays
Barbara Bender 10-1
Helen Spain 10-2
Patty Jackson 10-3
Katherine Wilkinson 10-3
Harry Murphy 10-3
Charlie Lewis 10-4
Betty Harmon 10-5
Gary Willett 10-5
Charles Levy 10-6
Jack Thatcher 10-6
Lily-Ann Kranking 10-9
Linda King 10-10
Bill Henry 10-11
Carolyn Hipps 10-12
Kathy Clift 10-13
Bob Schechner 10-15
Deb Sinay 10-16
Donna Stagnitta 10-17
Judy Vietri 10-19
Kile Unterzuber 10-19
Kathy Auxer 10-20
Esther Barkley 10-20
Len Capristo 10-20
Doug Timbrook 10-20
Neal Auspitz 10-21
Shirley Harkess 10-23
Mike Weitzman 10-26
Arthur Hickey 10-27
Jim Korzenko 10-29
Ann Weeks 10-31
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New Interest Groups Under Consideration
Anyone interested in chairing any potential new groups and getting them off the ground
should contact Sandy Ricci 919-807-9782 or 703-901-8478 [email protected]
Seven new (7) interest groups are being proposed. If you are interested in finding out
more, please contact the person(s) indicated below:
The Antiques Group. Contact: Kathy Clift at [email protected]
Kathy is willing to chair. She envisions monthly carpooling to various sites in the
Raleigh Metro Area, beginning close in for the first monthly outing to a place(s) in
Cameron Village.
The Bicycling Group. Contact: Jane Willis [email protected] She proposes
meeting every 3rd
Thursday each month at 4-5pm during daylight savings time (and
when clock changes in the fall, meeting at 3pm). Co-Chairs will pick parks and
greenways in Wake County to ride 5-10 miles at a moderate pace.
The Photography Group. Contact: Joyce Allen at [email protected]. Joyce is
willing to Co-Chair. Joyce commutes between Alaska and Raleigh. She envisions a
monthly photo shoot meet-up at locations around the Raleigh metro area, and would be
willing to help others learn to use their cameras properly.
The Pinochle Group. Contact: Robert and Cindy Dickman. Robert (Bob) at
[email protected] or Cindy at [email protected]. Bob and Cindy will chair the
Pinochle Group. They envision meeting twice a month or every 2 weeks.
The Rock Painting Group. Contact: Mary Lougee at [email protected]
Mary is willing to Chair and she proposes this group meet twice a month. They would
trace designs on rocks, using old jewelry pieces, shells or colored stones with acrylic
paint and finishing with a matte finish. (They make great paper weights!)
The Quilting Group. Contact: Jan Thurston at [email protected]. Jan is
willing to Chair. Meeting details will be worked out with interested members.
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AT THE
MOVIES____________________________________________________________
Chairs: Anne Grunow 919-435-2747 [email protected]
Julie Helm 440-552-2772
Join us on the 4th
Thursday of each month for a movie, food and conversation. Sign up
for our distribution list & we'll make sure you receive an email a week in advance with
the details of that month's movie. We’ll select different types of films at a variety of
locations throughout the year. We hope you'll plan on dinner and/or dessert afterwards to
meet and mingle with other movie buffs. Times will vary but we’ll aim for twilight
shows (4:00-5:00). Email [email protected] to get on our distribution list.
See you at the movies!
.
RSVP: To Anne or Julie to get on email distribution list at the contact info listed above
BOOK CLUB____________________________________________________________________________
Chair: Jinny Sweetman 919-846-6334 [email protected]
This month we are discussing Clara and Mr. Tiffany by Susan Vreeland. Louis Tiffany debuts his stained glass
windows at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. Behind the scenes, his assistant, Clara Driscoll, plans and designs
leaded glass lamps for which Tiffany will become famous.
When: Wednesday, October 19, at 1 pm.
Where: at the home of Dale Krause, 7125 Cove Lake Drive, Wake Forest 27587
RSVP: by Monday, October 17, to Dale at 919-263-1499 or [email protected]
DAYTIME BRIDGE_____________________________________________________________________
Chairs: Margaret Wehring 919-870-0155 (Monday)
Geri Sobczak 919-529-1635 (Wednesday) Every Monday and Wednesday we play 2-6 tables of friendly bridge. Players sign up each week for the next
week. If more players are needed the Chair will call members and find someone if possible, if not we drop a
table.
When: Every Monday and Wednesday at 10:00am to 1:00pm
Where: Humana Guidance Center, 800 Harvest Oaks Dr., Suite 100, Raleigh 27615
RSVP : The week before to the chairs at the contact information above.
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EVENING BRIDGE______________________________________________________________________
Chair: Kathy Burke 919-803-1207 [email protected]
If you enjoy playing a relaxed game of bridge and meeting new people, our group is just for you. Players of all
skill levels are welcome for a casual evening of social bridge. First and Third Tuesdays of the month.
October 4 Joe and Judy Vietri
October 18 Susan and Larry Ragan
CANASTA_______________________________________________________________________________
Chair: Deb Henry 919-435-7607 [email protected]
If you would like to learn how to play canasta, come join us. If you know how to play and just want to play for
fun, come join us and help out the new folks. Bring a bag lunch, or come after lunch to play. Hostess will
provide light dessert, water, coffee, and tea, and table ready snacks. Bring your own soda. All are welcome.
Space is limited. Hostess will determine the number she can accommodate.
When: Tuesday, October 11 at 11:30am
Where: at the home of Chery Rousseau 1110 Fairway Villas Dr. Wake Forest 27587
RSVP: By Friday, October 7 to Chery at 919 -435-6514 or [email protected]
EUCHRE_______________________________________________________________________________
Chair: Janice Cramer 919-556-6718 [email protected]
Euchre is an enjoyable card game and we will be glad to teach you how to play. We rotate throughout the
evening so you get to play with everyone. Please bring a snack to share and anything special you wish to
drink. The hostess will provide soft drinks.
When: Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 7:00pm
Where: At the home of Anita & Doug Timbrook, 301 Deacon Ridge Street, Wake Forest 27587
RSVP: By Wednesday, September 28 to (330) 690-7061 or [email protected]
FUN AND GAMES_____________________________________________________________________
Chair: Arlene Thatcher 919-803-2178 [email protected]
The group likes to play games that involve the whole group and provide lots of laughs. The hosts will provide
the soft drinks, coffee, tea; the guests will bring a snack or dessert to share and any other special drink for
themselves if they choose.
When: October 8, 2016 at 7:00pm
Where: Julie & David Helm, 2205 Karns Place, Raleigh 27614 (Bedford@Falls River)
RSVP: RSVP by October 3 to Julie at 440-552-2772 or [email protected]
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GARDEN GROUP_______________________________________________________________________
Chairs: Sharon Miller 919-846-5056 [email protected]
Shirley Olde 919-676-8600 [email protected] Subject: Garden October (please note Sharon has a new e-mail)
Sharon Miller 919 846 5056 [email protected] Shirley Olde 919 676 8600 [email protected]
This month we will be viewing a very special facility a "ferme ornee" which translated means "ornamented farm." The current owners purchased this 23 acre site eight years ago when it consisted of a run down farm house and overgrown yard. The owners immediately began the renovation of the farm house and the clearing and planning for the garden. Many truckloads of soil were brought in to contour a pond and many more truckloads of manure and compost were brought in to enhance the growing properties of the soil. Since it is a farm one path leads to a pasture where black and white Belted Galloway cattle graze. Another path leads to a chicken yard where free range chickens roam. Other paths lead to a vineyard, a rose garden and fruit orchard. There is also an outdoor living area. Lunch will follow at a local restaurant. When: Tuesday, October 25 at 10:30 am Where: North Raleigh - address to be revealed when you sign up RSVP: by Friday, October 21 to Shirley at [email protected]
LUNCH BUNCH__________________________________________________________________________
Chairs: Peggy Park 919-720-4416 [email protected]
Deb Sinay 312-237-1437 [email protected]
On Friday, October 14 at 11:30 am, we will gather at Pieology Pizzeria on NC State's campus, 3001 Hillsborough Street, Suite 108 in Raleigh. The restaurant model is that for approximately $11, you choose as many ingredients for either your pizza or salad as you'd like from their wide variety of options available. The atmosphere is casual and parking is easily accessed in the garage above and behind the restaurant. Hope to see you there! When: Friday, October 14 at 11:30am
Where: Pieology Pizzeria on NC State’s campus, 3001 Hillsborough Street, Suite 108 Raleigh 27607
Ph. 919-839-6300
RSVP: If you'd like to attend, please RSVP by Tuesday October 11 to either Deb Sinay, [email protected] or 312/237-1437 or Peg Park, [email protected], 919/720-4416
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MAH JONGG____________________________________________________________________________
Chairs: Barbara Burman 919-529-4608 [email protected]
Lori Sauerstrom 919-322-2993 [email protected]
If you enjoy playing Mah Jongg, this is the group for you. We play every week using the National Mah Jongg
League card. Call or email one of the co-chairs if you'd like to give our group a try. Please note that this is a
group for experienced players only. We are requested to purchase lunch and/or a drink from the Cafe before
we begin playing.
When: Every Monday*, lunch at 11:45 am. Play at 12:15 PM until 4:00 pm (*except some holidays)
Where: Patti’s Café, 8300 Health Park, Raleigh 27615
MEN’S BREAKFAST GROUP (RAMBOs) ___________________________________________________
Chair: Chair: Neal Auspitz 919-322-4865 [email protected]
All Newcomer men are invited to meet for breakfast or just coffee the 1st and 3
rd Tuesdays of the month. There
is no agenda, just informal conversation and interesting company. No RSVP is needed. Just show up and join
in. This group finds that there is a lot to talk about.
When: Tuesday, October 4, 8:30 am
Where: Brigs Great Beginnings, 8111 Creedmoor Rd, Raleigh 27613 (ph) 919-870-0994
When: Tuesday, October 18, 8:30 am
Where: Brigs Great Beginnings, 8111 Creedmoor Rd, Raleigh 27613 (ph) 919-870-0994
MEN’S POKER_________________________________________________________________________
Chair: Phil Weiss 703-859-5436 [email protected]
The Friendly Poker group continues to meet at a member’s home on a rotating basis. The games are fun,
stakes are low and the interest continues to grow.
When: Thursday, October 27, 7:00pm
Where: Contact Phil at [email protected] for details
RSVP: To Phil using the contact information listed above
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PROGRESSIVE HAND & FOOT________________________________________________________
Chair: RaeAnn Thompson 919-278-7703 [email protected]
Come join us for a fun time. We meet the second Tuesday of the month. Lunch service begins at 11 AM. If
you aren't coming for lunch, be sure to let RaeAnn know you will be arriving to play at noon. You need to
bring $3 to play. Play ends when your table has completed 4 hands, but no later than 3:30 PM. Nice jeans and
sneakers or athletic shoes are appropriate attire if you wish to dress more casually.
When: Tuesday, October 11 at 11:00am
Where: Wakefield Country Club, 2201 Wakefield Plantation Drive, Raleigh 27614
RSVP: By Tuesday, October 4 to RaeAnn at [email protected]
RUBBER STAMPING ____________________________________________________________________
Chairs: Molly Lusson 919-554-4639 [email protected]
Rubber Stamping is a pastime for someone who loved to play with paper dolls, someone who thinks that polka
dots and pin stripes go together and who enjoys the company of like-minded glitterati. We will be happy to
teach you about stamping if you don’t know how, or refresh your memory if it’s been a long time.
When: Thursday October 13, 2016 1:00 pm
Where: 8712 Walkelin Ct home of Carla Scheckner 27615
RSVP: to Carla by Monday Oct 10 at 919-847-7148 or [email protected]
SAMBA CANASTA
______________________________________________________________________________ Chair: RaeAnn Thompson 919-278-7703 [email protected]
Come join us for a fun time. We meet the fourth Friday of the month. Lunch service begins at
11am. If you aren't coming for lunch, be sure to let RaeAnn know you will be arriving to play at noon. You need to
bring $3 to play. Play ends when your table has completed 4 hands, but no later than 3:30pm. Nice jeans and
sneakers or athletic shoes are appropriate attire if you wish to dress more casually. If you need training, email
RaeAnn
When: Friday, October 28 at 11:00am
Where: Wakefield Country Club, 2201 Wakefield Plantation Drive, Raleigh 27614
RSVP: By Monday, October 21, to RaeAnn at [email protected]
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SINGLE SISTERS___________________________________________________________________
Chair: Jule White 919-973-4044 [email protected]
Chihuly Venetian Art Exhibit1/ 1
This month the Single Sisters are on the move to visit an exhibit of Chihuly Venetian Art from the
George R. Stroemple collection. The 40 plus collection focuses on Chihuly vessels inspired by
Venetian art deco vases from the 1920’s and 30’s arrayed around the centerpiece of the Laguna
Murano Chandlier made of more than 1500 pieces. Arguably the most famous glass artist since
Louis Comfort Tiffany, Dale Chihuly has been credited with elevating blown glass from delicate
decorative objects to groundbreaking fine art as he seeks to leave you awed and uplifted. The
exhibit is sponsored by Alamance Arts and is free to the public. Afterwards we will have lunch at
The Village Grill at 580 Huffman Mill Road, Burlington, NC. We will make plans to carpool.
WHEN: October 6, 2016
WHERE: Captain James and Emma Holt White House, 213 S Main Street, Graham, NC
TIME: Leave at 10am
RSVP: by October 1 to Jule White (919) 973-4044 or [email protected]
STITCH‘NCHAT_______________________________________________________________________
Chair: Susan Reedman 919-200-6079/919-368-3670 [email protected]
Stitch ‘n' Chat is a wonderful opportunity to curl up in a comfy chair and stitch with friends. Bring
whatever projects that you are working on or have found that were never completed. (Need to
stitch a hem or sew on a button--bring it along.) Join us for an afternoon of stitching and chatting.
When: Thursday, October 20, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm approximately
Where: Home of Anita Timbrook, 301 Deacon Ridge St, Wake Forest, NC 27587
RSVP: By Monday, October 17, to Anita at 330-690-7061(c) or email her at [email protected]
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Theater Group ______________________________________________________________________
Contact: Michele Shaw at [email protected] for further information
October 13th (Thursday) will be Skylight at the Burning Coal Theatre, 224 Polk Street in Raleigh. The tickets
for this play range from $25 for Adults to $15 for Seniors. "Tom is a middle-aged businessman at the top of his game. Confident, cocky, ready to take on the world. Kyra is a young woman living in the low rent district, teaching low-income students who could care less. Years after an impassioned, turbulent affair, Tom crashes back into Kyra’s life. His wife has died, and he wants Kyra back.
“You can’t help thinking that on some profound level these two were made to be together.” – Ben Brantley, New York Times
WALKING GROUP______________________________________________________________________
Chair: Linda Capristo 919-781-0777 [email protected]
Join us for an hour of exercise and conversation. We are currently walking at Crabtree Valley Mall. Majority
choice - the group determines inside or outside walking. Everyone is welcome; we have walkers at all levels.
People walk at different paces, and the pathways are all paved. Feel free to meet us whenever you like! There
are no weekly email reminders or RSVPs. First time walking, call the chair so we will watch for you.
When: Wednesdays in October — Meet time: 9:20, Start time 9:30 AM
Where: Crabtree Valley Mall - Panera Bread Company entrance, Glenwood Ave., 27612
RSVP: First time walking – contact Linda -- so that we can watch for you.
Directions: You can enter the parking lot from Creedmoor Road. Drive into the covered parking area at
ground level, Panera Bread Company will be on your left, just after Macy's. Or enter the parking lot from Lead Mine/Blue Ridge Road. Drive around the rear side of the mall (toward Macy’s; Panera Bread Co. will be
on your right). You'll see their sign on the awning. Meet just inside the Mall entrance in front of Panera Bread.
WINE TASTING__________________________________________________________________________
New Chair: Katherine Wilkinson 608-577-5999 or [email protected]
Nancy and Bob Erdmann will host the October Wine Tasting. When: Saturday, October 22nd at 7 pm Where: Hosts are Nancy and Bob Erdmann at 4 Rencher Court, Durham, NC 27703 RSVP: Contact Katherine Wilkinson to confirm your reservation for this event. The cost is $18.00 per person. ___________________________________________________________________________________
Newcomers Club of Raleigh is grateful for the continued professional pro bono services of Richard
M. Reedman as Treasurer.
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October 2016
1
Euchre
7:00pm
2 3
Day Bridge
10:00am
Mah Jongg
11:45 am
4
RAMBOs
8:30am
Board Meeting
10:00am
Evening Bridge
7pm
5
Walking group
9:25am
Day Bridge
10:00am
6
Single Sisters
10:00am
7
Coffee
10:00am
8
Fun &
Games
7:00pm
9 10
Day Bridge
10:00am
Mah Jongg
11:45am
11
Progressive
Hand & Foot
11:00am
Canasta 11:30am
12
Walking group 9:25am
Day Bridge
10:00am
13
Rubber
Stamping
1:00pm
Theater
Group
TBD
14
Lunch Bunch
11:30am
15
16
17
Day Bridge
10:00am
Mah Jongg
11:45am
18
RAMBOs
8:30am
Evening Bridge
7:00pm
19
Walking group
9:25am
Day Bridge
10:00am
Book Club 1:00pm
20
Stitch ’N’
Chat 1:00pm
21
22
Wine Tasting
7:00pm
23
24
Day Bridge
10:00am
Mah Jongg
11:45am
25
Garden Group
10:30 am
26
Walking group
9:25am
Day Bridge
10:00am
27
At the Movies
TBD
Men’s Poker
7:00pm
28
Samba Canasta
11:00am
29
30 31
Day Bridge
10:00am
Mah Jongg
11:45
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October 2016
Newcomers Club of Raleigh, Inc.
P.O. Box 99056
Raleigh, NC 27624-9056
