Parker Newcomers Peggy Hunter Editor pncnewsletter@comcast.net General Meeting Annual Style Show DATE : Wednesday, April 20 TIME: PLACE : Social 11:30 am Luncheon: Noon Plum Creek Country Club PROGRAM : This year Coldwater Creek will bring us the latest styles modeled by our in house models. Join our spring Easter Hat Contest and win a special prize in 3 categories: The best, the most outrageous, and the most traditional. MENU: California Chicken: $21.00 Scallopini chicken breast in vermouth sauce with mushrooms and sundried tomatoe, served with garlic mashed potatoes and sautee d vegetables. Grilled MahiMahi: $21.00 This great fish is served with citrus butter, rice and fresh vegetables. Linguini Arrabiata: $20.00 Linguini in spicy red wine and butter sauce with kalamata olives and garlic bread. Flank Steak: $23.00 Marinated steak with mushroom and tomato hunter sauce, fresh vegetables and garlic mashed potatoes. Cobb Salad: $16.00 This traditional salad comes with the works, choice of dressing and garlic bread. Fresh baked rolls, butter, and a full beverage bar with coffee, tea, lemonade, ice water and a cash cocktail bar. Dessert RSVP: By April l6 Make checks payable to PNC noting your selection and mail: Penny Mannel 21805 Whirlaway Ave Parker 80138 Directions: Parker Rd south to Hiway 86 @ Franktown, go west into Castle Rock, Left on Perry St., left on Plum Creek Parkway, east to Plum Creek Blvd, right for l mile. Entrance is on left. OR: Mainstreet west to I25, south on 25 to exit 181(Plum Creek Pkwy) East to Plum Creek Blvd; right l mile: Entrance on left. April 2011 Presidents Message Liz Johnson 303 470 2880 Spring is almost here! My daffodils are already up about five inches and I noticed that many of the perennials are peeking up through the ground. What a great time to have a Fashion Show! Be sure to mark your calendars for this event on April 20th, don your spring bonnet, and come join in the fun. You might win a prize. It s always a special event. We will elect officers for the 2011-2012 year at this meeting. Installation will follow in May. If you haven t ordered your cook books yet, please do so as soon as possible. It promises to be a delicious culinary adventure. We will have a proof for viewing in the future, so you can check it out. We ve already sold over 200 copies. Thanks to all who helped make this venture possible. Liz April Coffee Elizabeth Belisle 303 805 9134 Louise Stitzer 303 805 7364 Date: Wednesday, April 6 10:00 am Hostess: Karen Vaughan 303 663 7093 Address: 10131 Pine Valley Drive, Franktown 80116 RSVP: By April 4 Directions: Go south on Parker Road through Franktown and turn left at Russellville Road. Go about 3 miles and turn left onto Pine Valley Road. Go past 3 streets and the house is the 3rd driveway on the left. There are 2 red reflectors on the driveway and a post with address. Fruit Dish: Helga Paulding Cheese Plate: Carolyn Hedeen Breakfast Breads: Kim McQuate and Nancy Terrell
Sunshine Pat Kramer 303 471 5406 pats.fabric.expressions@ gmail.com A get well card was sent to Nancy Click who experienced foot surgery. Congrats to Louise Stitzer who finally made it home after a five week sojourn in the hospital and rehab. To you both: Continue to heal and remain well! Happy Birthday and good health to the following Aries and Taurus Ladies! Cheers to all of you! 2 Sandy Sheers Welcome! 3 Pat Witzel 4 Karen Vaughan 6 Joanna Miller 9 Bente Darley 11 Nancy Maloy 11 Sue Schallenberg 12 Inge Boeck 14 Dorothy Lambe 18 Nancy Terrell 18 Joan Roethlisberger 24 Pat Kramer 25 Debbie Knight 26 Karen Matyk 29 Sharon Tyler Oh, no an oversight.i forgot to list Dee Krashes with the March (23) Birthday Ladies. My humble apologies, Dee; hope it was a grand one. April weather: Rain and sunshine, both together. Anon Birthstone: Diamond Flower: Sweetpea Chicken Soup Committee Pat Kramer 303 471 5406 pats.fabric.expressions@gmail.com There was no need for the Chicken Soup Committee to be activated, but remember if you want to volunteer to assist our sisters who, in the future, may need meals, transportation, vis a vis or telephone visits, errands done, please call me, Pat Kramer, at 303 471 5406. Thanks to all of the thirty two who have already raised their hands! April Biography Gail Berger Gail Berger comes to us from the east coast; born and raised in Brooklyn before moving to New Jersey where she taught school after her own children were in middle school. She s been married to Norman for 46 years and they moved to Parker in April 2010 to be closer to Heather and Jim, and their animals, Walter the horse and Dakota, the human golden retriever. They bought their house in The Timbers which Heather and Jim had been looking at but couldn t decide on. David and Laurie live in NC with their spoiled grandchild, Josh. We wish they were closer but see them often. Gail graduated from New York University with a B.S. in Education and taught Computers to Kindergarten thru 6th grade for 25 years in South River, New Jersey. Within days of moving to Parker, she hit the ground running and found PNC, Mah jongg and Canasta. She says she felt truly at home, joined PNC and they love their new lives here. Norm belongs to 2 Radio Control Clubs and loves being able to fly his model planes year round. Gail would like more hours in the day for her pursuit of happiness in the west. She enjoys traveling, water aerobics, lunch with the girls, reading and sewing. She says she s met some wonderful people through PNC and this writer has watched Gail become completely involved in all our activities. She spearheaded the committee for our new Cook book, served on the Out and About committee this year and she s the nominee for Vice President for next year. Welcome Gail, from all of us. You re the epitome of what we think a newcomer is! 2
Membership Kathy Diak 303 841 8017 WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Maryellyn Gosling (Tom) 303 248 3020 23350 E.Rocking Horse Parkway (Rocking Horse) Aurora, CO 80016 E-mail: Maryellyn1@mac.com Hobbies: Genealogy, Arts & Crafts, Decorating B. Day: October 16 From: Wisconsin Sandy Sheers (Matthew) 303 736 2900 22960 Hope Dale Avenue (Canterberry) 80138 E-mail: Sksheers@gmail.com Hobbies: Cycling, Reading, Traveling B. Day: April 2 From: Ohio Please remember to update your directory with this new information. Please make your check payable to PNC and mail to Kathy Diak, 6141 Belmont Way, Parker, CO 80134 New Needle Work Group Ann Kruchek 303 840 1571 nut4knit@live.com Arlene Turner 303 841 9545 skatinggrandma@comcast.net 10:00 am Date: 2nd Wednesday April 13 Date: 4th Friday April 22 Place: Panera Bread 20 Mile and Dransfeld All fiber artists are invited to help form a new group which will include those who knit, crochet, quilt or weave. If you are interested in joining this group please contact Ann or Arlene. Please bring any current project. All skill levels are welcome. RSVP: Ann or Arlene PNC DUES DRIVE FOR 2011-2012 JUNE 1 - JUNE 30 PNC DUES ARE $20.00!!! YEARLY DUES DRIVE WILL BEGIN IN JUNE. MEMBERS WHO WISH TO REJOIN FOR 2011-2012 WILL NEED TO REMEMBER TO PAY THEIR DUES DURING JUNE!!!! Know Your Officers President Liz Johnson 303 470 2880 Immediate Past Pres Carolyn Hedeen 303 600 8477 1st Vice Pres Dee Krashes 720 851 9687 2nd Vice Pres Fran Cronin 303 805 4379 3rd Vice Pres Peggy Johnson 720 851 7191 Secretary Karen Vaughan 303 663 7093 Treasurer Penny Mannel 303 953 8289 QUESTIONS? CALL US Treasurer s Report Penny Mannel 303 953 8289 Beginning Balance 1/28/10 3807.69 Income 1552.50 Expenses 932.38 Ending Balance 2/27/11 $ 4427.81 Fashion Show Models Thank you to our members participating as the models for our Spring Fashion Show. They will be modeling the beautiful cloths from Coldwater Creek. Karen Goodman MaryEllen Gosling Peggy Johnson Dee Krashes Monica Lam Cheryl Larson Ginny Letts Cathy Mauer Tara Novak Karen Vaughan Helga Paulding (will assist the models) Don t miss the fun, be sure to sign up for the General Meeting at Plum Creek on Wednesday April 20th. We hope to see everyone there. 3
Book Buddies Carolyn Eisenbrandt, Chair 303 840 9101 Kim McQuate Co-chair 303 805 1017 Book: Case Histories Kate Atkinson Date: Tuesday, April 26 1:00 pm Discussion Leader and Author Research: Kim McQuate Hostess: Janice Beller 5951 N Thunderhill Rd (Pinery) RSVP: janicebeller@aol.com 303 841 4176 Directions: South on Parker Road and left onto North Pinery Parkway. Turn right on the 1st street (Lakeview), go about 1/2 mile then right on Lakeshore. Go past the lake then turn right at the first street (Thunderhill) Janice s house is the 4th house on the right. Synopsis of book: This mystery novel is about three unsolved cases and the private investigator hired to look into them. The cases are eventually solved, but it is the survivors stories that are the most compelling.. Reading Ahead: For May we have chosen two books. They are both about early onset Alzheimers and you may read either - or both. Jan s Story by Barry Peterson is non-fiction and Still Alice by Lisa Genova is fiction. Recipe Corner Southwestern Stew 1 lb. ground beef or 1/2 pound each ground beef and chorizo sausage 2 Tbs cooking oil 2 c. water 1 1/4 c. chopped onion 1 c. salsa 1 T. lime juice 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 T. dried parsley flakes 2 tsp. beef bouillon granules 1 tsp. ground cumin 1/2 tsp. salt 3 med. carrots (diced) 1 (14 1/2 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained 1 can black beans 1 can southwestern corn 1 (4 oz) can chopped green chilies 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper 2 T. mesa corn flower (to thicken) In a 4-quart dutch oven over medium heat, brown meat in oil; drain. Return meat to dutch over. Add water, onion, salsa, lime juice, garlic, parsley, beef bouillon, cumin, salt and carrots; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Add tomatoes, beans, corn and chilies; return to a boil. Add masa corn flour to thicken. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until carrots are tender. Garnish with sour cream, tortilla chip strips and green onions. Yield: 8 servings This also works well in a slow cooker. 4
1st Thurs Canasta 9:45 am Mel DeFellippie 303 660 8786 Deanna Loving 303 805 7554 Date: April 7 Place: 9:15 am to play at 9:30 am (Please Note the new start time) Firehouse #46, 19310 Stroh Road Hostess: Betty Addison 303 840 1249 Directions: South on Parker to Stroh Road, west.3 miles to firehouse on south side of street. The cost to play is $3. Please remember to RSVP your Hostess by the Monday before the game. Please be on time. There will be no drinks provided, so please bring your own. NOTE: We play partners. Sign up only if you intend to play and please cancel for an emergency only. Thank you. 3rd Thurs Canasta 9:15 am Kathy Voight 303 688 8250 Donata Kirsch 303 841 0595 Date: April 21 9:15 am We play at 9:30 sharp! Place: Parker Fire Station #46 19310 Stroh Road Hostess: Kathy Allen 303 841 3489 The cost to play is $3. Please RSVP your hostess by the Monday before the game, so we have enough tables setup. Parker Fire Station #46, 19310 Stroh Road. From Parker Road go West on Stroh Road and take a left at 2nd light (emergency light). Take a right at 1st parking lot of fire station (gray brick bldg. with green roof). Everyone needs to bring their own beverage with lid. There is no smoking on the premises. 2nd Monday Scrabble Pat Kramer 303 471 5406 Date: April 11 11:30 am Place: Panera Bread 20 Mile and Dransfeld Come join us for some brain exercise and fun with standard Scrabble. We use no timers... and permit the use of the official Scrabble dictionary and word tip sheets. RSVP: Pat Kramer 303 471 5406 Mah Jongg Lynn Eisenthal 720 851 8161 Tuesdays at 10 am 1st and 3rd Tuesdays American for beginners or established players. Please call for information. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays Wright Patterson (a different book is used). Please call for information. 4th Thurs Canasta 9:15 am Pat Mitchell 303 841 6510 Betty Addison 303 840 1249 Date: April 28 I F 4 T 9:15 am arrival and play at 9:30 am Place: Fire Station #75 Take Lincoln to Jordan. Go north on Jordan and turn left at the 2nd light on Northgate Dr. Hostess: Gail Brookhart 720 851 3085 The cost to play is $3. Please call your hostess to RSVP by the Monday before the game so that we have enough tables set up. It s first come, first served, so that we can play partners. 1 1 5
Bunko 2nd Friday Pauline Soloman 303 617 3239 Date: April 8 9:30 am Hostess: Kathy Allen 303 841 3489 17038 Lamar Dr. (Clarke Farms) Directions: From Parker Rd. go west on Mainstreet - right on Jordan - make a right on 2nd Clark Farms Dr. ) across from Stonegate) - left on Lamar Dr. RSVP: Ladies remember to RSVP early. Advanced Beginning Bridge Every Monday at 12:30 pm Sharon Larson 303 506 0933 Linda Rudd 303 805 9480 Date: April 4, 11, 18, and 25 12:30 4:00 pm Location: Fika Coffee House 19559 East Mainstreet, Parker 303 840 3166 Call Sharon Larson if you would like to get involved with this group. The Mystery Book Club Gwen Stibbards, Chair 303 993 5654 Date: Thursday, April 14 10:00 am Come join the New Mystery Book Club. We will meet the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Parker Library, bring your own drinks. Book: Leader: The Drowning Man by Margaret Coel Sally Nelson Monday Bridge 11:30 am Sharlene Hass 303 841 9456 jnshass@msn.com April 11 Bryann Finn 303 663 5766 bryannfinn@yahoo.com April 25 Marya Spiliotos 303 851 1824 Mnspili@comcast.net We meet at the Country Buffet. Please call Sharlene if you are interested in joining the group. Thursday Bridge 10:00 am Ginny Green 303 841 4499 April 14 Alice Braly 303 841 4202 April 28 Vernette Gilbert 303 805 5927 Thursday bridge meets at the Pinery Country Club the 2nd and 4th Thursday. We order lunch off the menu. If you would like to join our group, please call Ginny Green, Chairman, 303 841 4499 or e-mail dggnicki@yahoo.com Walking group Olga Graver 303 805 9564 When: Every Monday at 8:30 am Where: Parker Fieldhouse 18700 E. Plaza Drive Attention: Calling new walkers!!! Join us for one hour of brisk walking at the Fieldhouse. You ll feel great from head to toe. The cost is $5, Senior over 62 $4 or you can use your punch cards. For more information, please give Olga a call. Local Family Owned Growing with Parker since 1986 11903 South Parker Road Near Parker Road & Lincoln Brochures Newsletters Stationery Carbonless Forms Flyers Posters Folders Invitations Postcards Books Magazines Catalogues Labels 303-841-6701 6
April Pot Luck Helga Paulding Co- Chair 303 841 7550 Sharon Larson Co-Chair 303 506 0933 You are welcome to bring your spouse or a friend to our monthly pot luck gathering. This is an informal atmosphere that will give you an opportunity to get to know other people within our club. Everyone is asked to bring their own beverage so mark yours to avoid confusion. April s pot luck with be a sit down meal. Please call the hostess listed below with your food selection so she can plan accordingly. Date: Saturday April 16 6:00 pm Place: 10131 Pine Valley Drive, Franktown 80116 Hosts: Karen and Mike Vaughan RSVP: by Saturday, April 9 Home # 303 663 7093 Cell # 720 425 9109 mikeandkaren@q.com Directions: Go south on Parker Road through Franktown and turn left at Russellville Road. Go about 3 miles and turn left onto Pine Valley Road. Go past 3 streets and the house is the 3rd driveway on the left. There are 2 red reflectors on the driveway and a post with address. We do not have any lights at the driveway entrance. Out and About Please Join Us! Chair: Jackie Hitchins Carolyn Hedeen Sharon Heflin Gail Berger Judi Prentice TEA AT CASTLE MARNE Castle Marne is one of the grandest Bed & Breakfast inns in Denver. This historic mansion was built in 1889. It is a locally designated landmark structure, created in a Victorian stone castle and is listed on the National Register of Historic Structures. Our tea includes two types of tea, a seasonal soup, mini quiche, tea sandwiches, fresh fruit, scones and dessert. Following the tea, we will have a brief tour of the castle. Please join us for this lovely tea. Date: Wednesday April 27 Place: Castle Marne Cost: $38.50 12 Noon (Wal Mart parking lot, in the corner near the TCF bank. Remember to give your driver $2 to help with gas.) RSVP: Jackie Hitchins 303 840 4903 Deadline to signup and pay is April 20th. There is a limit of 20 on this Out & About. Please make checks payable to Jackie Hitchins and mail to 10651 Flagler Court, Parker, CO 80134 NEW! Game Night Couples & Singles Welcomed! Date: Saturday, April 9 6:00 to 10:00 pm Hostess: Peggy Hunter 720 544 7837 Place: Firehouse #46, 19310 Stroh Road Let s get together and have a fun evening playing games and making new friends. Space is limited so pick up the phone and reserve your spot. Directions: South on Parker to Stroh Road, west.3 miles to firehouse on south side of street. NEW! Card Game 3-13 Date: Tuesday, April 12 8:45 am to play at 9:00 Hostess: Pat Witzel 303 841 5622 Place: 17807 Domingo Drive 80134 (Sunmarke) Cost: 12 quarters ($3) and 2 dimes Please join us in learning a new card game. It s easy, it s fun and you can win money. Space is limited so call early to reserve your spot. Directions: Take Parker Rd to Stroh Rd - go west until dead ends, turn R on Motsenbocker take 1st L on Keyser Creek, then 1st R on Bolero, 1st L on Arezzo, past the stop sign straight ahead to green ranch with a wishing well in the yard. RSVP: Peggy Hunter 720 544 7837 RSVP: Pat Witzel 303 841 5622 7
2011 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 Walking 8:30am Bridge 12:30pm 5 Mah Jongg 10am 6 Coffee 10am 7 Canasta 9:30am 8 Bunko 9:30am 9 Couple s Game Night 6-10 pm 10 11 Walking 8:30am Scrabble 11:30am Bridge 11:30 am Bridge 12:30pm 17 18 Walking 8:30am Bridge 12:30pm 12 3-13 Cards 9am Mah Jongg 10am 19 Mah Jongg 10am 13 Needle Work 10 am 20 General Meeting 11:30 14 Bridge 10am Mystery Book Club 10am 21 Canasta 9:15am 15 16 22 Needle Work 10 am Pot Luck 6:00 pm 23 24 Easter 25 Walking 8:30am Bridge 11:30am Bridge 12:30pm 26 Book Buddies 1pm Mah Jongg 10am 27 Out & About Noon 28 Canasta 9:15am Bridge 10am 29 30 Parker Newcomers Club 10536 Cottoneaster Way Parker, CO 80134