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March Luncheon Thursday, March 14, 2019
11:00 am Registration 11:30 am Luncheon
Tulsa Country Club - 701 N Union Ave, Tulsa, OK 74127 Cost: $22 (includes tax & gratuity)
MENU: Buffet meal includes: green salad with toppings, fresh fruit tray, roasted tomato porcini rubbed sirloin, orange glaze salmon with citrus jicama slaw, green beans, herbed roasted potatoes, chef’s
choice dessert. Coffee and tea included. Wine available for $8 per glass; cash or credit card.
RSVP to Barbara Pittman at [email protected], or call her at 918-638-1470 by 11:00 am March 11th. You will receive a confirmation email. Unfortunately, cancellations made after
March 11th will be billed.
The Inside Scoop: Page President’s Message 4
Upcoming Speakers 5
TNC Socials Details 5
Tulsa Calendar 6
TNC Calendar 7
Interest Groups 9
Membership & Birthdays 12
Membership Form 14
LIFE Senior Services LIFE Senior Services is Northeast Oklahoma’s premier aging services organization. For more than four decades, LIFE Senior Services has strategically grown to meet the emerging needs of an ever increasing and diverse aging population . They will speak to us about healthy aging, services for family care givers, and affordable housing opportunities.
Tulsa Newcomers Club Newsletter
Chatterbox March 2019
“There is no possession more valuable than a good and faithful
friend” - Socrates
www.tulsanewcomersclub.com
Upcoming Events —Make Plans!
Brewery Tour Sunday April 7th 2:00—5:00
See page 5 for details _____________________________
Mystery Guest Speaker for May
unveiled on page 5
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TNC January’s Coffee—What a Success! 39 Members attended and learned about the “Wild Apricot” app
Cheese Balls with Pretzel Sticks Valerie Judkins & Ann Dietert
12 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 1 tsp garlic 1 tsp paprika Pepper Mix together well and form 35-40 balls. Place on cookie sheet & refrigerate 1-2 hours. Mix 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans 1/2 cup real bacon bits, chopped fine 1/4 cup chopped green chives After balls are refrigerated, roll each in the above mixture and refrigerate again. Just before serving, stick a pretzel stick into each ball.
Fiesta Salad Jackie Wertis
2—15 ounce cans whole kernel corn, drained 1 chopped green pepper 1/2 cup chopped red onion 2 cups grated cheddar cheese 1-1/4 cups mayonnaise 1 bag Fritos Chile Cheese Corn Chips Combine all of the ingredients except the chips. Crush the chips into medium size pieces. Mix 3/4 of the crushed chips into the salad right before serving. Top with remaining chips. Optional: To add more color, substitute 1/4 green, 1/4 red, 1/4 yellow, and 1/4 orange chopped peppers instead of the green pepper.
A couple of recipes from the coffee….
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...and even more recipes from the coffee!
Friendship Starter and Cake Darlene Spears Day 1: In a 1 gallon container, add 2-1/2 cups sugar and a 16 ounce can sliced peaches, undrained. Cover. Stir every day. Keep on counter and do no refrigerate. Day 10: Add 2 cups sugar and 16 ounces pineapple chunks, undrained. Stir every day. Day 20: Add 2 cups of sugar and 30 ounces fruit cocktail, undrained and 10 ounces maraschino cherries, undrained. Stir every day. Day 30: Drain fruit, reserving liquid. Divide fruit into three portions approximately 1-1/2 cups each to be used in three cakes. Divide liquid into 1-1/2 cup portions and place in air tight containers. Give to friends with a copy of this recipe. It must be used within 5 days. Juice cannot be frozen. For each cake: 1 yellow cake mix 1 small box instant vanilla pudding mix 2/3 cups vegetable oil 4 eggs 1-1/2 cups fruit or 1-1/2 cups liquid from above 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts Mix all together by hand. Bake in a greased and floured Bundt pan at 335° for 50 minutes. Thanks Darlene, this recipe for Friendship cake was a hit and now seeing the recipe, it’s truly a labor of love!
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Hello beautiful ladies! Spring is upon us and the days of cold weather will slowly dissipate! If you would like something fun to do for St. Patrick’s Day, head over to Kilkenny’s Irish Pub on Cherry St. Not only will they serve Guinness, but will also have live musical and dancing performances throughout the day. Are you ready to start your spring cleaning?? Make sure to take your donations over to Sophisticated Seconds located at 4016 S Yale Ave. I hope everyone has a blessed month ahead! See you soon!! Elizabeth Aguirre
Message from the TNC President
Elizabeth Gray Aguirre
Highlights of February Luncheon!
Randa Warren, Master Sommelier, gave a
wonderful talk on her journey and the importance of wine in her life and gave tips to become wine experts.
Cedar Ridge did not disappoint with their
wonderful buffet.
Door Prize winners from the February Luncheon were (left to right): Becky Croft (Elizabeth Aguirre's guest), Elizabeth Aguirre, Debbie Council, Trudi Gronemeyer, Debbie Moutsos (Barbara Pittman’s guest), Nancy Foster, Becky Bouchard (Split The Pot Winner), Kathy Stephen If you wonder what is being given away next month, RSVP now—you don’t want to miss out.
JoAnn Barker and Barbara Fadler catch up before the luncheon.
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Upcoming TNC Luncheon Speakers—Mark Your Calendar Now
April
Spring Fashion Show by Zella’s - Cedar Ridge Country Club Let’s welcome Spring and get a heads up on the latest in Spring fashions. Don your Easter Bonnet for a chance in the special drawing to win a $25 Zella’s gift certificate. ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
May
Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum - Tulsa Country Club Mark your calendars now for May 9th. We are honored to have Mayor Bynum come speak to our group about his vision for the city of Tulsa, now and going forward. Get your RSVPs in early and bring a friend for this informative luncheon.
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June
ahha Tulsa - Cedar Ridge Country Club ahha’s mission is to cultivate a more creative Tulsa through advocacy, education, and innovative partnerships, which contribute to the quality of life and economic vitality of the greater community. They will talk about what’s coming soon at ahha and their work they do with patients at Hillcrest Heart Hospital.
Upcoming TNC Socials—Mark Your Calendars Now!!
Brewery Tour Sunday April 7th 2:00—5:00 A tour of four local breweries is on tap (no pun intended). Everyone will be responsible for their own transportation. Flights, sample and full beer sizes are available for purchase. We will spend 30—45 minutes at each brewery. The tour is as follows: Brewery #1: Renaissance Brewery Co. www.Renaissancebeer.com 1147 S. Lewis Ave. (918) 409-0551 Brewery #2: Heirloom Rustic Ales www. Heirloomrusticales.com 2113 E. Admiral Blvd. (918) 292-8757 Brewery #3: Marshall Brewing Company www.marshallbrewing.com 1742 E. 6th St. * (918) 292-8781 Brewery #4: Cabin Boy’s Brewery www.cabinboysbrewery.com 1717 E. 7th St.* (918) 933-4033 * Parking for Marshall’s and Cabin Boy’s is located on the corner of 7th & Peoria
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Things To Do in Tulsa
March 2019
(Published in the Tulsa World)
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Tulsa Ballet bringing
Tchaikovsky (March 29-31) to life.
Zac Brown performing at BOK Center, 87th Tulsa Gridiron debuts
Bob Willis
Birthday Bash (Cain’s); Will Eisner Comic Expo (Sherwin
Miller Museum).
Just Between Friends Sale launches at
Expo Square.
See “Making Modern
America” exhibit (Feb.
10 –May 26) at Philbrook.
It’s Mardi Gras!
National Oreo day,
have a Sonic Oreo Blast.
Watch season two of ABC’s
“For the People”
starring Tulsa’s Wesam Keesh.
Girl Power: “Captain Marvel”
hits the big screen.
Roughnecks open vs. Portland Timbers.
Big 12 wres-tling champs crowned at
BOK Center.
Big 12 women’s hoops
champs crowned at Chesapeake
Arena.
Just for fun, ride train at Tulsa Zoo.
Zomboy invasion at
Cain’s Ballroom.
Carrot Top has props for you at
Hard Rock.
See Professor Smart at
PAC.
Small-towners rejoice. John Mellencamp is
at Tulsa Theater.
St Patrick's Day!
Spring Breaks starts at TPS:
Check out Tulsa Botanic Blooms
(March 14- April 21 at Tulsa
Botanic Gardens.
Will Rogers Spring Break event (March 18-22) at Will
Rogers Museum.
Tulsa VFW Post 577 has
$6 lunch buffet Wednesdays
and Thursdays. GO!
It’s “Splash Break” at Oklahoma Aquarium.
NCAA Hoops At BOK;
“There Will Be Blood” at
Phjlbrook with NYT critic A.O.
Scott.
Comic, toy lovers and prowl at
Collector Con, American
Legion Post 1.
Two games at BOK will determine
Sweet Sixteen squads.
“The Outsiders” hit theaters on this
day in 1983. Visit the
Outsiders House.
Have you been to Duet Restaurant +
Jazz yet?
Double feature: Weezer,
Pixies at BOK Center.
“American Girl Live” musical at
Cox Business Center.
TruTV’s Impractical Jokers on
Stage at BOK. Center.
Affair of the Heart wraps up three-day run at Expo
Square.
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Mexican Train
Check out the TNC website at www.TulsaNewcomersClub.com
Questions? - Email Shelby at [email protected]
Bridge
Mah Jongg
Board Meeting 9:30 am
LOFT
Wine Tasting
Bowling
Bridge
Hand and Foot
TNC Luncheon
Stitchers
Cocktails and Conversation
St. Patrick’s
Day
Canasta
Book Club
Singles Night Out
Fitness
Couples Pinochle
Board Games
Dinner is Served
Mah Jongg
Mardi Gras!
Bowling
Bridge
11:20 am Deadline for
Luncheon RSVPs
Bunco
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Let’s Support Our Door Prize Donors!
Our sponsors provide gift certificates for our monthly luncheons. When you shop at any of our sponsors’ busi-nesses, tell them you are a member of TNC and that we appreciate their sponsorship! Please be sure to send the provided “thank you note” after you redeem. If you know of a business that might be interested in becom-
ing a TNC sponsor, please contact Joanne Potts at (440) 263-7505 or [email protected]
Hollyberry & Co.
5970 S Yale Ave
(918) 794-7889
Hollyberryandcompany.com
Napa Flats Wood-Fired Kitchen
9912 S Riverside Pkwy.
(918) 948-6505
Napaflats.com/Tulsa-menu
Nothing Bundt Cakes 7890 E 106th Pl. S, Bldg. V Suite 10
(918) 970-747 Nothingbundtcakes.com
Twisted Soul Sisters
13160 S Memorial, Bixby
(918) 943-3246
Twistedsoulsisters.com
Zella’s Retreat Boutique
71st & Lewis
(918) 794-4444
Zpretty.com
LOFT ~ Lunch on First Thursday March 7th at 11:15 am
Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe 71st and Yale
RSVP to Jacqueline Wilson - Call her mobile number @ (918) 260-8814
TNC’s Newest Interest Group “Fitness” will meet on March 21st
At Riverside Park
The second session will be at 41st and Riverside Dr. at 9:00 am where we will do a 2 mile walk. We will need everyone who participates to sign a waiver at the time of arrival so that TNC is not liable in case of injury. Cindy Truby is filling in as contact person this month as Elizabeth is going on her honeymoon. Have a fabulous time Elizabeth!
Please contact Cindy Truby by March 19th if you plan to participate in the walk this month. She can be reached at [email protected] or (713) 203-8817.
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American Mah Jongg Meets 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM, in member’s home.
Contact Kathy Stephen at (281) 782-7783 or [email protected] for more information. Similar to
Rummy, Mah Jongg is a game of “skill, strategy, & calculation”, not to mention “luck of the draw!”
We welcome all “seasoned” & new players!
Canasta Meets at 11:30 AM at Warren Duck Club, 6110 S. Yale Avenue in the DoubleTree Hotel on
the 3rd Monday of the month. Contact Pat Bartley at (918) 629-9600 or [email protected] for
information.
Cocktails & Conversation Meets the 3rd Saturday of the month, 6:00–8:00 PM. Contact
Jacqueline Wilson at (918) 260-8814 or [email protected] for more details. Kimberly and Chris
Drymon will host March 16.
Bowling, Fun, & Food We are a non-league, non-serious bowling group. The group meets on the
2nd and 4th Mondays at Andy B’s on Lewis. Cost for three games plus shoes is $7.13. Come at
10:30 AM for 2 or 3 games. Lunch is optional, but who wants to miss the fun! Contact Cindy Truby at
(713) 203-8817 or [email protected] for more information.
Book Club Meets on the 3rd Tuesday at 9:30 AM at Camille’s Side Walk Café—Delaware &
Riverside, by Kohl’s. For more information, contact Jackie Wertis at (918) 417-7994 or
Bunco Join this lively group for an afternoon of Bunco at The Hamlet, 91st & Sheridan. Meets the
4th Thursday of the month. Cost is $5 and several cash prizes are awarded. Play begins at 11:30 AM.
Contact Jade Harrold at (918) 991-9106 or [email protected] or Jo Ann Barker at
(256) 627-6158 or [email protected] for more information.
Board Games NEW! For February, we will meet at Shuffles (a Gameboard Café) on Friday,
February 22nd at 11:00 am—207 E Archer St, Tulsa . To RSVP, contact Mary Heinking at (281) 903-
6211 or [email protected] for more information or to join.
Bridge Meets at 11:30 AM on the 1st, 2nd & 4th Mondays of the month at various
locations. Contact LaVonne Ruse at [email protected] or (918) 764-8006, if you are
interested in playing.
Interest Groups
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Interest Group Spotlight—Wine Tasting Wine tasting group meets the second Friday of every month . The participants taste and expand their knowledge of wine while having a good time. These pictures are from February’s gathering at Carrie and Dennis Stuart-Grote’s home. Pictures provided by Debbie Council.
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Interest Groups
Couples Pinochle All couples—be it spouses or friends—are welcome to play. Will meet at
6:30 PM, usually on the last Friday of the month at a member’s home, so be sure to contact Jeanne
Strope at (918) 943-3086 or [email protected] for more information.
Lunch on First Thursday (LOFT) Meets at various restaurants at 11:15 AM. RSVP is required to
the hostess of the month.
Wine Tasting Gatherings held on 2nd Friday of the month at 7:00 PM in a member’s home. Cost is
$10 per person for the host to purchase the wine for tasting & discussion. Attendees are asked to
bring an appetizer to share. Contact Carrie Stuart-Grote at (918) 592-1277 or [email protected] for
more information.
Mexican Train Meets the 1st Saturday of the month at 6:30 PM in a member’s home. Please bring
an appetizer or dessert to share. $3 per person to play. Contact Marge Kahle at (918) 518-5580 or
[email protected] for more information.
Singles Night Out Meets 3rd TUESDAY of the month at 6:00 PM, generally for a potluck meal at
one of the member’s homes. Contact Mary Stratton at (918) 232-6735 or
[email protected] for details.
Stitchers Meets the 3rd Friday of the month, 10:00 AM–12:00 NOON, in a member’s home. Bring
your needlework! Contact Judy Shumway at (918) 949-1520 or [email protected] for
information.
Hand & Foot Meets at 11:00 AM on the 2nd Wednesday at Bread & Butter, 3837 E 51st Street.
Contact Nancy Foster at (918) 633-8769 or [email protected], if you would like to join them or
need more information.
Dinner is Served For singles or couples. Dine out at the restaurant selected by the host for the
month on the 4th Tuesday of every month. Dinner starts at 6:30 PM. Contact Barbara Pixley at (908)
310-1265 or [email protected] to RSVP.
Fitness Meets 3rd Thursday, This month we will meet at Riverside & 41st @ 9:00 am for a 2 mile
walk. Contact Cindy Truby at (713) 203-8817 or [email protected] for more information.
Cindy is filling in for Elizabeth this month.
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We Welcome New Members
Marilyn Cunningham ~ 8252 S. College Ave. ~ Tulsa, OK 74137 ~ 918-481-0533~ [email protected]~ Marilyn enjoys bridge, card games, golf, and movies.
Sandy Fraser ~ 12919 S. 2nd Place. ~ Jenks, OK 74037 ~ 618-751-1643~ [email protected]~ Sandy is a retired teacher and party planner who enjoys Mah Jongg, tennis and a good book club. Jeanette Hans ~ 2533 E. 20th St. ~ Tulsa, OK 74104 ~ 708-508-0740 ~ [email protected] ~ Janette enjoys games, golf, music, movies, plays, dinners and luncheons. Jeanette joined TNC in November 2018—Sorry we missed getting your information in a previous Chatterbox. Sharon Stone ~ 2127 E. 60th St. ~ Tulsa, OK 74105 ~ 214-522-6515~ [email protected]~ Sharon is an artist and interior designer. She moved to Tulsa to be close to her family. She is interested in playing Mah Jongg.
TNC sends a Penguin Welcome to our newest members
140 Members
Strong
Membership News
It’s time to update our printed 2019 Membership Directory! The printed 2019 Membership Directory will be distributed at the April Luncheon. There are two places where your contact information is listed. One is in the 2018 printed Membership Directory and the other is on the Wild Apricot Database. Now is the time to check them both for errors and to make any changes to your contact listing. Please let me know if there’s changes and I will make the change for you. You can snail mail, email, call or text me the changes. Please note: the deadline for making the changes or sending the changes to me is March 8th. Thank you!
Carol James, Membership Chair 1530 E. 36th Street, Tulsa, OK 74105 | 918-519-560 |
Split the Pot Winner
Becky Bouchard was the Split the Pot winner for February winning $80!
Who’s next ???
March Birthdays Marge Kahle 03/01
Marcia Newmeister 03/09
Jade Harrold 03/10
Caren Boyer 03/11
Sondra Biggs 03/14
Helen Pummill 03/15
Pat Goff 03/16
Penny Curry 03/18
Bobbi Hunt 03/26
Karen Thibodaux 03/27
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Tulsa Newcomers Club Name Badge Order Form
Complete the requested information below to order 1” X 4” plastic logo name badges.
Print Your First and Last Name (Cost = $9.00)
Send your completed form and check payable to TNC for $9 for
each name badge to:
STEPHANIE CASTELL
P. O. BOX 702693
TULSA, OK 74170
Husband’s First and Last Name (optional) (Cost = $9.00)
