May 2015

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Colleen Berry
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Social Time 9:00 Meeting starts at 9:30 www.coniferneighbors.org email: conifernewcomers@yahoo.

President's Message There are certainly places I've lived where the adage " April showers bring May flowers" was surely true, but I can't remember the last time it rained up here on Conifer Mountain.

Sunglasses to snow shovels, like I said earlier, I always learn something from these speakers, and April didn't disappoint.

1 Social Time 9:00 Meeting starts at 9: May 2015 Welcoming new members to the Greater 285 Corridor through social & civic activities There are no strangers here, only friends who haven t met. President's Message There are certainly places I've lived where the adage " April showers bring May flowers" was surely true, but I can't remember the last time it rained up here on Conifer Mountain...as I now sit in my great room, after a couple of days in capris, it's snowing! After the wonderful presentations from our fire district personnel, I now see this as a true blessing! Sunglasses to snow shovels, like I said earlier, I always learn something from these speakers, and April didn't disappoint. Our May meeting is scheduled for the day after our Spring Luncheon and I'm sure there will be plenty to talk about as they are always such fun! A great opportunity to see members in a different light, I'm excited to see what Debbie and her wonderful committee have planned. In advance, thanks to all of you who have put in time to pull this event together. On the agenda for this meeting will be a discussion of our use of blasts. I have been contacted by a member with some concerns, so we'll open up the conversation and see what all of you think. Any other members requiring time for announcements, please me. Another reminder to all Special Interest group chairs to get me pictures of your group at the May meeting for this year's "memory book". We can't put the book together without your help and this is a tradition we don't want to drop. Theresa Garin did a beautiful job in the past, and Cheri Lepro has graciously volunteered to put it together if we are able to provide her with our photos. Looking forward to seeing all you "stars" at the meeting Cynthia The refreshments for the April meeting will be provided for by members Allen - Eck on the roster. Greeters will be represented by members of the Book Talk Group. Please check in with Beth Kramer at 8:45. April 30 Spring Luncheon May 1 CNN meeting Program: Talented CNNer s (see article below) May 2 Wine Tasting May 8 Touring Lunch Bunch May18 Book Talk May 18 Jewelry Making May 22 Garden Club May 22 Ladies Do Lunch Red indicates a different meeting date than usual

2 Conifer Newcomers &Neighbors Page 2 CNN NEWS Our thoughts and prayers go out to the many members and their families who are dealing with health issues and/or challenges in their lives. Specials Thoughts & Prayers for Barbara Smith as she recuperates from surgery. Sharlene Rubenstein who broke her leg Toni Venables who passed on April 11th CN&N EXECUTIVE OFFICERS POSITION PERSON PHONE President Cynthia Rable hiyacinthcolorado@gmail.com 1 st Vice President Bettiann Witulski bmw72bmw@gmail.com 2 nd Vice President Debbie Grisham tarbuff@aol.com Secretary Joanne Gregory tucsan2co@yahoo.com Treasurer Charlene Hahn cvhahn@comcast.net COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON PHONE Fundraising Eleanor Kulin ekulincol@gmail.com Randi Brattin randib59gmail.com Laura Penland penlandl@evcohs.com Michelle Hamilton MICHELLECNN@DCVRHOA.com Historian Hospitality Shirley Walters dance.allnight@yahoo.com Membership Beth Kramer bkramer1619@gmail.com Newsletter Kathy Dierks lkdierks@yahoo.com Programs Publicity Cindy Steadman csteadman33@gmail.com Sunshine Jan Swenson janswens@gmail.com Suzanne Trezise jtpilotservice@msn.com Website Kathy Dierks lkdierks@yahoo.com CN&N OFFICER ELECTIONS The following members are running for officer positions that will be vacated at the end of this term. Voting will be at the June meeting. 1 st Vice President Barbara Jolly 2 nd Vice President Catherine Heffernan UPCOMING MEETING PROGRAMS May program: Talented CNNers: Enjoy the arts, crafts, and special hobbies of talented CNNers and their family members or hobby groups. Each participant will have a few moments to describe their display and demonstration, and then we'll all have plenty of time to visit tables, try out a craft or two, and maybe even purchase something special from a friend. Sign up for a table with Janet Shown or jansho@yahoo.com. June: Glenelk Association: Have you ever wondered about the charming Adirondack-style log cabins crowding the road above Sphinx Park east of Pine Junction? That's Glenelk, a private fishing club and community from the Victorian era. Fourth generation resident, Kim Tempest will present a slide show about the community and its unique history, followed by a tour of the log cabins and grand dining hall after the meeting or on a separate date. Sign up with Janet Shown to attend the tour or jansho@yahoo.com

3 CN&N Clubs/Special Interests Page 3 WINE TASTING Susan Lavin susan@snomagic.com Meets the 1 st Saturday of the p.m. Wine tasting meets the first Saturday of the month at 6:30 PM. Attendees are asked to bring either an appetizer or a dessert to share. Cost is $10.00 per person. You do not have to drink wine to enjoy socializing with fellow CN&N members nonalcoholic beverages are also provided. The May Wine Tasting will be a Kentucky Derby Party and will start at 3:00 PM on Saturday, May 2. The June Wine Tasting will be at the home of Jerry and Joanne Gregory on Saturday, June 6. Sign-up sheets for wine tastings will be at the CN&N meetings, wine tastings, or you may contact Susan directly by phone or (above). JEWELRY Kris Hilker or kris@ladidoodles.com Meets the 4th Monday of the month at 1:00 p.m. Jewelry group will be meeting on the 3rd Monday this month - May 18th - at 1:00. We will be making a copper wire bangle. The cost for the project is $15. BOOK TALK Susan Lapidus Susanlap@gmail.com Barbara Voth bdvoth@msn.com Meets the 4th Monday of the month at 10:00 a.m. Book Talk will meet on Monday May 18 at 10:00 a.m. at the Mountain Resource Center in Conifer. Book of the month: A SPOOL OF BLUE THREAD by Anne Tyler GARDEN CLUB Diane Glover Meets the 4 th Friday of the month On Friday, May 22, we will visit Long's Iris Garden in Boulder and have lunch at a local restaurant (TBD). We will leave Twin Forks park and ride at 10:00AM. You can dig up your own iris plants ($7 and $9). Tools provided, but wear sensible shoes! We can also visit McGuckins Hardware if we have time. Sign up at the May meeting or contact Randi Brattin to RSVP (Randib59@gmail.com) PEDAL PUSHERS Randi Brattin randib59gmail.com Meets on Mondays Meet on Mondays at Twin Forks Park n Ride. Time will vary depending on the weather. Randi if you would like to join the riders. TOURING LUNCH BUNCH Kathy Dierks lkdierks@yahoo.com Meets the 2 nd Friday of the month Touring Lunch Bunch will visit the Antarctic Support Contract offices in Centennial. This group works with researchers in Antarctica to provide every single resource they need, including transportation, food, lodging, equipment, personnel, etc. We will have a one hour presentation followed by a tour of the facility, with time to meet and ask questions of personnel, most of whom have spent a significant amount of time working on the ice. We will meet at the Twin Forks Park and Ride at 8:00 AM. The tour is limited to 20 persons, and costs $15.00, payable in advance. The tour is full, however, if you are interested in putting your name on the waiting list, contact Susan Lavin at susan@snomagic.com. ***NEEDS NEW CHAIRPERSON***

4 CN&N Clubs/Special Interests Page 4 BRIDGE GROUP Jerry Gregory (303) buffansjerry@aol.com Meets every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. meets each Thursday at Brooks Tavern in the King Soopers Shopping Center at 10:30. Call Jerry for information or to reserve your spot. All levels welcome. LADIES DO LUNCH Beth Musick Musickbs63@gmail.com Meets the 3 rd Friday of the month at 11:30 am Ladies Do Lunch will be held May 22nd at 11:30 at the home of Joanne Gregory. Joanne lives at S. Stallion Drive Pine You can contact Joanne at (303) or tucson2co@yahoo.com and you can sign up at the May meeting. The theme is finger foods. Group with Lydia Brown Lbrown205@msn.com or or HIKING WITH DOGS: ***NEEDS NEW CHAIRPERSON*** We are not currently meeting. The hiking with dogs group has met every Tuesday to hike local trails. Contact Lydia at Lbrown205@msn.com if you are interested in leading this group. SKIING Randi Brattin randib59gmail.com Meets on Tuesdays, depending on ski conditions! We will ski on the Epic Local Pass again next year. See you on the slopes next season! NATURE HIKING GROUP Treva Hotter muchhotter42@gmail.com Meets on Wednesday should begin in earnest in April (depending on weather, of course). PLEASE, PLEASE, begin to consider if you would be willing to replace me as coordinator of this group as I will be relocating to NM in early May. SNOWSHOEING Marlene Schulte mountainmar4@wildblue.net Meets on Wednesday We will go out every Wednesday (if sufficient snow) around 10:00am. Meeting place will be determined by where we hike that week. I will send out an announcement on Tuesday as to where we will snowshoe. MAH JONGG Jan Dietzenbach jandietzenbach@gmail.com Meets every Monday, usually at 11:30 a.m. will meet at 11:30 a.m. on Mondays. Those that are interested in playing and/or learning the game can call or Jan to find out where we are meeting that week to play and have lunch. MEN S OUTDOOR GROUP Drew drew@dcvrhoa.com (303) Meets 2 nd Tuesday of the month The Men s Outdoor Group is both a social and outdoor activity group. Our activities include golfing, biking, hiking, skiing, jeeping/atv, camping, shooting, and fishing to name a few. We also have regular social events, and meet at 6:00 p.m. at Brooks Place Tavern in the King Soopers Shopping Center. Spouses are welcome at all MOG events.

MAY 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday April 30 SPRING LUNCHEON CNN meeting 1 Wine Tasting 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

5 MAY 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday April 30 SPRING LUNCHEON CNN meeting 1 Wine Tasting Touring Lunch Bunch MOG Book Talk Jewelry Garden Club Ladies Do Lunch

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