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JANUARY 2019 Presidents Message. The Christmas Holiday Party went over very well this year, we think.

As noted before, we hold four (4) Board meetings during the annual July-June cycle. There is a meeting on January 4 th.

1 JANUARY 2019 Presidents Message. The Christmas Holiday Party went over very well this year, we think. Our Special Events Coordinator, Marie Luck (profiled this month), brought the desert from the famous Montilio s Bakery, and made sure none of us suffered from any form of sugar deficiency. The MEMORIES section of the Newsletter has had very good support so far and we d like to keep the flow going. Candice Murphy, our first female contributor, has a piece in this month. You will find it interesting. As noted before, we hold four (4) Board meetings during the annual July-June cycle. There is a meeting on January 4 th. If anyone wants a particular issue addressed to the Board (suggestions for changes or additions to our normal format, new activities or programs, etc., whatever), please let us know as soon as convenient, so we can figure out how best to present such matters to the Board. Best wishes to all during the holiday season! Kit and Mike Sullivan CONVIVIALITY ON THE CAPE

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES FOR JANUARY 2019 SATURDAY, JANUARY 12: Dinner at the Barnstable Tavern followed by a performance at the Barnstable Comedy Club Please join us for Dinner and the Theater on

2 UPCOMING ACTIVITIES FOR JANUARY 2019 SATURDAY, JANUARY 12: Dinner at the Barnstable Tavern followed by a performance at the Barnstable Comedy Club Please join us for Dinner and the Theater on Saturday, January 12 th at 7:30 pm. Dinner will be at the Barnstable Tavern 3176 Main St, Rt. 6A (across the street) at 5:30 pm. Please RSVP to Candice Murphy at murphyrc6@comcast.net or by Saturday, January 5. Candice will make the reservations for the group, but payment will be made directly to the theater by the attendees the night of the performance ($20 pp for seniors), cash or check only! See the Barnstable Comedy Club s website for more information about this historical gem in Barnstable Village: LETTICE AND LOVAGE by Peter Shaffer Directed by Christy Morris A warm and charming comedy from the author of Amadeus and Equus about a flamboyant tour guide consigned to the "dullest castle in England" who embellishes its history until she is confronted by her factconscious boss. This hit by the author of EQUUS and AMADEUS featured a triumphant award-winning performance by Dame Maggie Smith in London and on Broadway.

JANUARY 26, WINE SOCIAL AT THE SAYERS On Saturday, January 26, Anne and Wade Sayer, 4 Beach Plum Circle in East Sandwich, will host a Wine Social at 7:00 PM.

Anne can be reached at 774-413-5242 or at asayer3@gmail.com.

3 JANUARY 26, WINE SOCIAL AT THE SAYERS On Saturday, January 26, Anne and Wade Sayer, 4 Beach Plum Circle in East Sandwich, will host a Wine Social at 7:00 PM. Call or Anne to let her know you are coming and what you would like to bring (either an appetizer or dessert) to the party. Anne can be reached at or at asayer3@gmail.com. IN THE WORKS FOR 2019: PARTIAL Cooking class at Nona Elena Guy and Girls day out: Women: Private shopping spree at Seaside Boutique with discounts and snacks Men: Cape Cod Beer Co. tour and games, Hyannis Then meet for lunch. Tour of the Boston State House and Faneuil Hall; Ferry from Hingham; lunch at Q market. Attend a Cape Cod Baseball Game A day in Chatham with the light house tour.

4 DECEMBER ACTIVITIES THE SNN TRIP TO THE FAMOUS MONTILIO'S BAKERY

5 SNN SUPPORTS THE CAPE SYMPHONY THE COLLUPYS HOSTED A PRE -CONCERT GET-TOGETHER Holiday Pops Concert of the Cape Cod Symphony

6 THE SNN WALKING CLUB TOOK IN TRIPS TO LOWELL HOLLY AND WAKEBY POND IN DECEMBER IMAGINE WHAT THEY CAN DO IN THE SPRING

7 THIS YEAR S CHRISTMAS PARTY

9 PROFILE, MARIE LUCK, SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR Marie was busy making arrangements, scheduling events, organizing table center-pieces, appetizers, desserts from the bakery, meeting with Newcomers members. But busy people always seem to be able to find time. She is a very busy lady, but Marie set aside time to talk. Do you know what I d like to do? she asked. I didn t. I d like to write a book a book about Ex-Pats. You mean football? I asked, surprised. No not football. Ex-Pats are Americans living overseas. Ex-Patriots. Working, living, and studying in a foreign country, adjusting to foreign cultures and languages. Curious, I asked her, Where does that come from? Oh, my experiences, living and traveling with Gary. We ve lived and traveled to lots of places. We ve saved books, brochures, magazines and lots of stuff in boxes down in the basement. I saved stuff all these years thinking it would make an interesting story. Where have you travelled? I queried. Oh, well, we ve been to Italy, many trips to Florence, to Lake Como, Venice, to Greece, Germany, and Spain. Where did you grow up? My family lived in Quincy, then moved to Milton. I went to public school until Junior High, then switched over to Jeanne D Arc, a private school in Milton. I worked hard through high school and went on to Northeastern University. I was in the five year work-study program. What did you major in? I wondered. I was in education. I ve always been interested in teaching, teaching young, early education students. I love using imaginative methods with students. It helped them learn better. I finished my program at Northeastern, and went on to Boston College for my Masters in Reading Development. When did you meet Gary? I met him the last few weeks we were at Northeastern. Good thing too she smiled, we were busy dating, and not studying so much.

10 I got my Masters in twelve months and set off to teach, but having a family came first, while Gary was expanding his engineering and construction skills. Our son Gary came right away, then Jason and lastly Carolyn. And instead of teaching right away, I started a couple of bakery and food catering businesses in the financial district of Boston. Sweet Celebrations by Montilios, A retail store in the financial district with full restaurant, bakery and office catering; Deli/ bakery in the North End and a Holiday gift basket company where I shipped gourmet foods and Montilios nationwide. As I look back, I don t know how I managed it all. Finally, Gary got an engineering job offer to go to Pennsylvania, and as young people do, off we went. Marie and Gary moved to many places, and learned to adjust to the local customs, but always found, in every community, a group of Americans. They called themselves Ex-Pats and they continued their links to American families and holidays and managed American news and watched what was going on at home. Gary, Marie and their family moved to England for two years, to Holland for two and a half years, and then on to Egypt for a few years. In between they moved to Doylestown, Bucks County, to Chester County, and then on to Avondale, in the Brandy Wine district in beautiful southeastern Pennsylvania. Finally they ended up in Calgary, on the edge of the Rockies in Canada. They retired early to Cape Cod three years ago, They wanted to be near family and grandchildren and made friends through Newcomers and Marie s painting and many social activities in Sandwich. She still maintains close relations with her brother and sister, and with Montilio s, her family s business. She has found a comfortable level of interaction by combining bakery and business, with friends and Newcomers. Marie enjoys organizing members events, cooking and entertaining, plus bicycling, kayaking and member socials. Among her favorite thing to do is walking on the Cape Cod beaches, gathering stones and shells. One of her favorite activities is new and exciting for her. She is becoming a painter. She enjoys taking lessons on the Cape, and expanding her skills. And now, now she wants to put all of this background and experience together and share it with readers and listeners on the Cape and around New England. Writing seems to come naturally for her, along with her teaching skills. We look forward to hearing all about her writing project. And we are all enjoying the Special Events and field activities she organizes for Newcomers. Marie s active mind is a great addition to Sandwich Newcomers and Neighbors. And we are all enjoying the Special Events and activities she organizes for Newcomers. Wade Sayer

11 THE MEMORIES PAGE Memories of a Sandwich Newcomer Wake up to the brand new year of 2018.make a list of resolutions. Wine socials on wintry nights and a Polenta Party where the laughter of friends and a scotch on the rocks warms your insides. Escape to St Croix for a break from the winter blahs. Home to a grey and stormy March with four Nor easters.power outages. brrrrrr! Spring slowly appears with daffodils, forsythia and dogwoods blooming.kentucky Derby party bets and outrageous hats are on.and warm enough to cleanup Talbot Point Fun trips to the New Bedford Whaling Museum, the Adams houses in Quincy, Crosby Mansion, the North End for dinner fill the calendar Annual picnic at Holly Ridge.too rainy for outside activities.but perfect for passing the gavel to the New Leadership and the beginning of summer is here Longer days for kayaking, biking, book clubs, and girls nights out.. A July evening calls for a bonfire on Sandy Neck Beach..s mores please! Hot and humid August with A/Cs humming every day big waves at the Lobster Roll cruise and some green faces. September brings cooler days at last.leaves turn and we make time to take walks on Friday mornings The Mid-Term election has a standing room only crowd at the BBC to hear the candidates speak. Halloween is fun with fabulously decorated houses and costumes galore. Christmas concert by Cape Cod Symphony amazes the group and fills us with holiday spirit. Drive by the Giants lit up at night. Dancing and dining at the Sandwich Hollows is full of good cheer. Another year winds down..auld Lang Syne

Activities The Women s Daytime Book Club meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10:00AM. New members are welcome. Coordinator is Patty Williams, (mpatty3@comcast.

net) Girl s Night Out: Ladies go to early movie, and then supper at local restaurant. Contact Anne Sayer, (asayer3@gmail.

12 Activities The Women s Daytime Book Club meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10:00AM. New members are welcome. Coordinator is Patty Williams, (mpatty3@comcast.net) Men s Poker Group meets first and third Tuesdays of the month at 7:00 PM. Coordinators are Paul Pronovost (paulernest@comcast.net) and Henry Jablecki (hljablecki@comcast.net) Girl s Night Out: Ladies go to early movie, and then supper at local restaurant. Contact Anne Sayer, (asayer3@gmail.com) Special Events (maybe with lunch or dinner): Contact Marie Luck with any of your ideas.(mallucky@hotmail.com) Mah Jongg: If interested in playing Mah Jongg and forming groups, please contact Jennie at (jzngz@verizon.net) Kayak Caucus: Sliding Quietly through the Cape s bays, ponds, marshes and rivers. All levels of Kayaking welcome. Please Coordinator Ed Houlihan at (ebhouli@gmail.com) to confirm you want to be included on the Kayak Caucus list. Please include your address and the phone number where you can be reached on the day of the scheduled kayak trips. Biking: Riding the pathways and the rail trails of the Cape, lunch at a local favorite. Patty Williams, Coordinator, (mparty3@comcast.net) Fishing: Surf casting for blues and stripers in the bay or the canal. Welcome to beginners or experienced anglers. Seeking a new Coordinator. Guy s Get Together: Guys meet for coffee-breakfast and discussion of issues, large and small. 2nd and 4th Wednesday every month at the Marshland Too. Coordinator: Wade Sayer, (wsayer@aol.com) or Next up: TBA by Wade. Stay tuned.

Currently we are walking at 9:30 am on Fridays, weather permitting. Emails to all members with planned routes are sent out weekly.

13 Walking/Hiking Group: Discover new walking trails in the streets and backroads of Sandwich. All levels of walkers welcome! So far, we have explored Shawme Pond, Boyden Farm Conservation, the Game Farm, Green Briar Nature Center, and downtown Sandwich. Members who show up are encouraged to plan the next excursion. Currently we are walking at 9:30 am on Fridays, weather permitting. s to all members with planned routes are sent out weekly. Step away from that boring treadmill and enjoy the fun of socializing while exercising! Coordinator Candice Murphy, contact Candice at t Hello friends - I m thinking about Springtime! If you have any requests for topics or speakers for our April meeting where we invite people to educate, inform, or even entertain us please send them along to me (edcollupy@yahoo.com). I m open to your input as I work to put together a good April 2019 evening (date to be determined).

14 Board of Directors Co-Presidents: Kit & Mike Sullivan. Vice President, Ed Collupy Secretary, Marge Foster Treasurer, Jack Sample Publicity, Candice Murphy Special Events, Marie Luck Membership, Annie Adler Newsletter, Prentice Adler Wine Socials, Anne Sayer

June, Coming Events

June, Coming Events June, 2015 ANNUAL CLUB DUES Sandwich Newcomers and Neighbors Club Annual Membership Dues are due on July 1, 2015. Dues are $20.00 per person, $40.00 per couple. Please mail to Toni Trusso, Membership Director,