WELCOME CLUB OF HENDERSON COUNTY JUNE 2018 PRESIDENT S MESSAGE

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WELCOME CLUB OF HENDERSON COUNTY JUNE 2018 PRESIDENT S MESSAGE Hi Everyone! Fun things are going on! Be sure to not miss out! A group of us really enjoyed our tour of the Veterans Healing Farm!

Maybe some of you can help serve on Saturday, May 19 th at their Boot Camp.

1 WELCOME CLUB OF HENDERSON COUNTY JUNE 2018 PRESIDENT S MESSAGE Hi Everyone! Fun things are going on! Be sure to not miss out! A group of us really enjoyed our tour of the Veterans Healing Farm! What they are doing is amazing. They really appreciated the sheets and mattress pads from all of you. You will hear more about how we can continue to help out further in this newsletter. Maybe some of you can help serve on Saturday, May 19 th at their Boot Camp. They have 15 or so people coming for a three-day event from all over the United States to learn how to set up a farm of this sort in their area. On this same day we will be meeting at 4:30 to carpool to Tryon to watch a show at the Equestrian Center. We plan to have dinner down there and then watch some of the competitions. Should be a nice evening out! In June several things are going on that we can get together and enjoy! On the 2 nd is the Annual Ice Cream Social. It is held at the Town Hall across from the post office in Flat Rock. Several of us will be meeting there for the music and ice cream. The price is free, and you just bring a chair and a smile. On June 16 th we will go on a Pontoon Ride on Lake Lure. After a relaxing hour on the lake we will have a nice dinner in a restaurant in the area. Then, on June 19 th, we have our next Coffee and Conversation at Lorie Alexander s house. Read on for more information on these and other activities going on in the next month or so. You can also be putting on your thinking cap. In June we will have our Annual Game Day. When you fill out the sign-up sheet you can let us know what game or games you would like to play. Also, be on the lookout for a Childhood picture of yourself. We are having a Potluck meal, and everyone will have to guess what picture belongs to whom prizes will be involved If you ever have any questions or suggestions never hesitate to let me know. I love hearing from you and I look forward to seeing you all at one thing or another. By the way, the new roster is out! If you need a printed copy just let me know. Have fun! Susan

2 HUGE THANKS to Betsy Tibbs! After 14 years of keeping us all informed, Betsy has decided to pass on the reins of producing the Newsletter to Sarah Hutton. We have all loved Betsy s easy banter and her tongue-incheek sense of humor. She first started with typing, printing, folding and mailing the newsletters each month. With much work it has evolved into what it is today. On her own, Betsy took a college class on Web design, so she could set up our web-site. With the web site up and running she has kept us happy and connected by each month handling all the e- blasts, membership rosters and newsletters. Her company and valuable input has already been sorely missed at the board meetings. From all of us at The Welcome Club Thank you for coming into our lives and enriching our days! For the past several months Betsy and Sarah have been working together on the Newsletter. This month Sarah is writing the newsletter with Betsy close by. Thank you also to Sarah for taking on this daunting task! Thank you again, Betsy, we look forward too many more years of valued friendship. JUNE 2018 BIRTHDAYS 1 JUNE LYN LACY 4 JUNE WENDY GREGORY 13 JUNE PAULINE WILSON 17 JUNE LOIS HANSEN 26 JUNE SANDY POWELL 29 JUNE JAN HEXDAL

10 of the shops went above and beyond and gave us some neat prizes. When visiting downtown Hendersonville be sure to stop by these places and thank them.

3 SCAVENGER HUNT Update! And a good time was had by all! Lorie does it again! Lots of fun was had at the Scavenger Hunt! First we met at the Court House and then used clues to lead us to the 18 different stores that participated. A big thanks to the different shops that helped make this day fun. 10 of the shops went above and beyond and gave us some neat prizes. When visiting downtown Hendersonville be sure to stop by these places and thank them. The ten shops that had special prizes and give aways for our group were: Spice It Up, Vessel, Wag, Three Chopt, High Country Furniture & Design, Art on 4 th, A Walk In The Woods, Carolina Mountain Artist Guild, Woodlands and Cafe Crepe Mania. We then had a great lunch at West First. They easily accommodated our whole group with a smile. Be sure to not miss our next special event!!

GUIDED GARDEN TOUR of the NC ARBORETUM JUNE 15 9AM - 12 Learn a little bit about the history of the Arboretum, the culture of the Southern Appalachian region, and see the beautiful blooming flowers.

4 GUIDED GARDEN TOUR of the NC ARBORETUM JUNE 15 9AM - 12 Learn a little bit about the history of the Arboretum, the culture of the Southern Appalachian region, and see the beautiful blooming flowers. The tour takes about an hour and twenty minutes to cover the five cultivated gardens, then a break for lunch and some time to peruse the gift shop. COST: admission to the Arboretum is free, but there is a fee of $14 per vehicle for parking (we ll carpool from Hendersonville and share the cost between driver & passengers in each car). Lunch at the Bent Creek Bistro (on-site at the Arboretum) runs appx. $8-$12 for soup & sandwich-type meal. CONTACT: Gerri Fore gerr.h.fore@hotmail.com

CHARITY MATTERS 2018 A group of Welcome Club members and guests spent a wonderful May afternoon recently touring the Veteran s Healing Farm.

) John Mahshie, founder, enthusiastically shared his vision where veterans are given a new mission in life through tending the farm and receive high quality organic produce and flowers as the first

The farm, which John started having no experience in gardening or farming, now uses state of the art agricultural techniques combined with a passion for making the world a better place.

5 CHARITY MATTERS 2018 A group of Welcome Club members and guests spent a wonderful May afternoon recently touring the Veteran s Healing Farm. The tour was a second attempt after being rained out on the original tour date of April 15 (could it be the curse of tax day?) John Mahshie, founder, enthusiastically shared his vision where veterans are given a new mission in life through tending the farm and receive high quality organic produce and flowers as the first fruits of their labors. The farm, which John started having no experience in gardening or farming, now uses state of the art agricultural techniques combined with a passion for making the world a better place. Fruit trees, garlic, asparagus and even hops were some of the early crops seen in this pastoral setting, along with sheep and bee hives. There are many opportunities to volunteer at the Veteran s Healing Farm. If you or someone you know is interested in looking into volunteering on an individual basis, information is available at The Welcome Club will be officially supporting the Veteran s Healing Farm in a volunteer capacity by contributing to the potlucks planned for veterans and their families at the farm throughout the summer. We know from our Coffee and Conversation events what great cooks we have! The dates of the potlucks are June 16, July 21, August 18 and September 15 all 5 to 9 pm. If you would like to contribute a dish to the first potluck in June, please contact Carol Dembeck, Charity Liaison, for details. Additionally, folks are needed to help serve lunch at the boot camp on Saturday, May 19 (no need to bring food). If you can volunteer for an hour or so, let her know that as well. Thank you so much for supporting this great cause!

6 WELCOME CLUB MEMBERSHIP FORM 2018 Date: First Name Last Name Mailing Address City State Zip Home Phone Cell Phone (You may list both numbers, however, please asterisk your preferred contact number.) Spouse s Name Formerly From Month/Day Birth ***************************************************************************** Dues are $20 per year. Please complete entire form, and mail with your Check payable to: Welcome Club Mail to: Robin Hayes White Ash Circle Hendersonville, NC Paid with check no. for $ Date Please check one: Member renewal New member ***************************************************************************** For new member s only How did you hear about us? Please check all that apply. Friend/Member Welcome Club Brochure Realtor Visitor s Center Newspaper Other At this time I am interested in the following activities: Banana Grams Card Making Scrabble Rug Hooking Boggle Coffee&Conversation MahJongg Quilting Book Clubs Mexican Train Dominoes Knitting Rummy Q Bridge Hand & Foot Whist Evening Socials Lunch Out Other

A MESSAGE FROM YOUR ACTIVITIES CHAIR If you are interested in any or all of these please email me, loriealex50@gmail.com and let me know. I will add you to my email list.

7 A MESSAGE FROM YOUR ACTIVITIES CHAIR If you are interested in any or all of these please me, and let me know. I will add you to my list. Greenville Zoo JUNE 22 Meet at Cracker Barrel to car pool at 9am A visit to the Greenville Zoo typically takes 1 to 2 hours. While you're in Greenville, use the time to see some of the nearby attractions. Look at map and downtown info. Admission Adults $9.75 Children 3-15 $6.50 Seniors 65 and Above w/id $8.75 Saturday Night Tryon International Equestrian Center May 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Meet at Cracker Barrel Don't miss the best night of the week at Tryon International Equestrian Center! Join us for Saturday Night Lights at TIEC in 2018! This popular event not only showcases the largest equestrian show jumping competition of the week taking place under the lights in the George H. Morris Arena, families can also enjoy unlimited free rides on our Venetian carousel, face-painting, kids activities, and more before the show begins! Gates Open: 5:00pm Grand Prix Start Time: 7:00pm Admission: FREE! Parking: FREE! Our on-site restaurants including Legends Grille, Roger's Diner, Blue Ginger Sushi, Campagna Italian and more will all be open and ready to serve you a delicious dinner before the grand prix. Leading up to the kick off of the 7pm show jumping event, we'll have dance-off t-shirt tosses and other exciting games to get everyone pumped up for a spectacular evening (and season!) of equestrian sport... and the best night of the week at TIEC! For more information on Saturday Night Lights, click here:

Listen to the legends of the lake and learn about the natural and cultural history of Hickory Nut Gorge, home of Lake Lure, NC. Look forward to Lake Lure in June.

8 LAKE LURE PONTOON BOAT RIDE JUNE 16 Time 5 6PM RSVP TO LORIE loriealex50@gmail.com PRICE - $13 or $16 depending upon number of people Discover the beauty and charm of Lake Lure on a covered boat tour. Listen to the legends of the lake and learn about the natural and cultural history of Hickory Nut Gorge, home of Lake Lure, NC. Look forward to Lake Lure in June. GROUP CHAIR HOSTESS DATE/TIME BOOK/AUTHOR Sue Hatch Lynne Cigal June /22/63 by :00 pm Stephen King Anne Maliff Diane Tokarski June :00 pm Second Tuesday Book Bugs Ravenous Readers Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet byjamie Ford Mystery Book Sarah Hutton, Club R.E.D. Book Club Ann Janes, janesann3@gmail.com Jongo Java JUNE :00 pm Zeke s at June Etowah Golf 12 noon Club Say Your Sorry by Melinda Leigh BREAKFAST CLUB Anne Seigworth, June annie621@att.net 10:00 am

BRIDGE CLUB Judy Fredrick, 828-692-5451 Peggy Cramer, 203-981-4666 TBA June 14 JUNE COFFEE AND CONVERSATION DATE: June 19 TIME:

Erkwood, Right Estate Drive, Turn Left on Tara Place.

9 BRIDGE CLUB Judy Fredrick, Peggy Cramer, TBA June 14 JUNE COFFEE AND CONVERSATION DATE: June 19 TIME: HOSTESS Lorie Alexander CO HOSTESESS: NEEDED DIRECTIONS; Driving south on Church street, Turn Right onto Kanuga, Left onto Erkwood, Right Estate Drive, Turn Left on Tara Place. Parking is limited and Lorie has requested for members to carpool as much as possible. A convenient meeting place is the Fresh Market parking lot. Chair: Peggy Smith (peggysmith2442@gmail.com) or

FOOD AND FRIENDS Food with Friends is about food, fellowship and fun. Couples who like to cook, gather in members homes for a theme meal four times a year.

10 FOOD AND FRIENDS Food with Friends is about food, fellowship and fun. Couples who like to cook, gather in members homes for a theme meal four times a year. The hosts determine the theme and entrée and the other couples (3-4 couples per home) bring the accompaniments as simple or complex as they want. In the summer all couples meet for a picnic and in December all share a soup meal. Themes have included Greek, Italian, Irish, and Cuban. Possible themes for this year might be make-your-own-pasta, an omelet party or fondue. If you are interested in joining, contact Lynne Cigal (home ) or lcigal37@gmail.com. You may wish to sub at one of the homes and then decide if you would like to continue as a regular member.

HAND AND FOOT Lenore Towe, 435-1184 TBA 20 & 27 June/12:30 pm LMIGL19214@aol.

Etowah Please contact Lorie if you are interested in playing!

11 HAND AND FOOT Lenore Towe, TBA 20 & 27 June/12:30 pm Lorie Alexander, Sarah Hutton June 15/10 am 337 River Breeze Ln. Etowah Please contact Lorie if you are interested in playing! KNIT2gether CHAIR CONTACT DATE/TIME Jan Hexdall, Jan Hexdall 21 June/1:00pm NEW KNITTING GROUP Margie Rex, Coffee on White 26 June/1:30 (corner of Kanuga & White) Do you like to knit or crochet? No matter your skill, join us to share friendship, and explore techniques, patterns, local yarn shops. Please RSVP to Margie R

DUDETTES DO LUNCH Sarah Hutton, 828-490-8444

com FLICK CHICKS AND LUNCH Lorie Alexander,

12 DUDETTES DO LUNCH Sarah Hutton, Never Blue May 23 / 11:30 West First June 27 / 11:30 LADIES WHO LUNCH Nancy Willey, TBA June 12/11:30 am Nanu466@msn.com FLICK CHICKS AND LUNCH Lorie Alexander, loriealex50@gmail.com Applebees June 12 11:30 lunch/1:00 movie

LUNCH BUNCH Linnette Parris, 595-2408 The Loft June 21/ 11:30am LUNCHEON 8 S CHAIR

HOSTESS DATE/TIME Lorie Alexander, 828-606-0897 Email Lorie if interested Resuming

13 LUNCH BUNCH Linnette Parris, The Loft June 21/ 11:30am LUNCHEON 8 S CHAIR HOSTESS DATE Terri Gibson Out to Lunch June 5 BEGINNING MAH JONGG CHAIR HOSTESS DATE/TIME Lorie Alexander, Lorie if interested Resuming in September loriealex50@gmail.com Lorie if you are interested in learning to play!

MAH JONGG CHAIR HOSTESS DATE/TIME Lenore Towe, 435-1184 Lenore Towe Every Tuesday, 12:30 pm LMIGL19214@aol.

14 MAH JONGG CHAIR HOSTESS DATE/TIME Lenore Towe, Lenore Towe Every Tuesday, 12:30 pm Bobbie Bowen, Mahjongg ** Meets at Jongo Java Every Wednesday, 1:30 pm ** This group is accepting new members please contact chair Or the Activities Chair at MEXICAN TRAIN Lorie Alexander River Breeze June 1;00 *** Please notice that Mexican train is at Sarah s for just this month and the time has changed back to 1:00. RUG HOOKING Lorie Alexander, Tara Place, H ville, June 21/1:00 pm loriealex50@gmail.com

15 RUMMY Q Nancy Chiarenza, Grace Lutheran Church 24 May/1:00 pm griffon67@aol.com June 28/ 1:00pm CHAIR HOSTESS DATE/TIME Pauline Wilson, Jongo Java June 5/1:30 pm paulinevwilson@gmail.com 3/13 Lenore Towe, LMIGL19214@aol.com TBD June 6/1:00 pm

WHIST Susan Blevins, 828-692-4663 blevinsgs@att.net Lorie Alexander Sunday 20 May/ 2:00 pm This light-hearted British card game is easy to learn and open to all.

16 WHIST Susan Blevins, Lorie Alexander Sunday 20 May/ 2:00 pm This light-hearted British card game is easy to learn and open to all. We play in groups of four and change partners after every hand. By the end of the evening you have had the chance to visit with most everyone. Husbands are welcome, both men and women will be joining in the fun. Peggy Smith, WALKING GROUP Patton Park (north on 25, right on Clairmont Dr.) Meet in Parking lot. The Park in Flat Rock (old golf course). Highland Lake Rd off 225, left into park. Meet in pavilion. Jackson Park. Pavilion w/brick fireplace next to County Extension Svc bldg across from baseball fields Carl Sandburg Home. Turn onto Little River Road off 225 & left into parking lot. 1 st Tuesday at 9:00/9:05 am Dogs welcome. Walk 60 min 2 nd Tuesday. 9:00/9:05 am Dogs welcome. Walk 60 min 3 rd FRIDAY 9:00/9:05 am Dogs welcome. Walk 60 min 4 th Tuesday 9:00/9:05 am Dogs welcome. Walk 60 min This new WALKING GROUP welcomes everyone to join any week to walk and talk! No need to RSVP or just show up! The locations are the same each month. The walks are approximately 60 minutes and dogs are welcome. So, mark your calendars for Tuesdays or Fridays and join us!

17 MEMBERSHIP Chair: Robin Hayes, Please add the following new members (or renewals) to your membership directory. A new membership directory will be provided to you in early April. Leslie Maier, 476 Ridgeview Hill Dr. H ville 28791, Steven, DOB 10/3 *H , C lesmaier@icloud.com JUNE 2018 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT MEXICAN TRAIN 1 ICE CREM SOCIAL WALKING LUNCHEON 8 S SCRABBLE MAHJONGG 6 CARD GAME MAHJONGG 7 BOOK CLUB BOOK CLUB WALKING LADIES WHO LUNCH FLICK CHICKS & LUNCH BOOK CLUB MAHJONGG COFFEE & CONVERSATION MAHJONGG FATHER S DAY BOOK CLUB 26 WALKING KNITTING GROUP MAHJONGG 13 MAHJONGG 20 BREAKFAST CLUB HAND & FOOT MAHJONGG 27 MAHJONGG HAND & FOOT DUDETTES DO LUNCH 14 BRIDGE 21 GREENVILLE ZOO KNITTING GROUP LUNCH BUNCH RUG HOOKING RUMMY Q ARBORETUM HAND & FOOT WALKING 16 POT VETERANS HEALING FARM LAKE LURE BOAT RIDE

WELCOME CLUB OF HENDERSON COUNTY MARCH 2018

PRESIDENT S MESSAGE WELCOME CLUB OF HENDERSON COUNTY MARCH 2018 Hi Everyone! If we think Spring, will it happen?! Let's hope March brings in warmer weather and good health! We have all kinds of fun things