VISTA FRIENDS AND NEWCOMERS F E B R U A R Y 2 0 1 5 H A P P Y 2 5 T H PRESIDENT S LETTER Hello My Friends, Welcome to February 2015. Time is moving quickly as we are already in our second month of 2015. The month of February has many special days for celebration, among the special celebrations this month, is International Friendship Month. We should all think of what makes a good friend and what should we do to be a good friend. I m thankful for all my good friends who are with me in good times and bad times. I hope you all enjoyed our Holiday Christmas Party in December. I thank everyone who helped to make the party a success. Please pass on any comments either negative or positive about the party to help in the planning of the 2015 party. A committee should now be forming to pick the location for the 2015 party. It s very difficult to secure a location as the months go on. Let me know if you would like to volunteer for this task. Our nominating committee is working diligently to recommend new board members to lead our club for 2015-2017. Its fun to be involved. As we all know when we become a member of Vista Friends and Newcomers part of our commitment to the club is to bring a treat to the coffee the month following your birthday. If you are unable to attend the coffee please send a donation to carry though with your commitment. Mary Bellinger will now be the friendly voice calling you to remind you of your commitment. Ladies please mark your calendars to attend the monthly coffee. Janet Leary our 2 nd Vice President is doing a terrific job to bring us interesting programs at the monthly coffee. Our club has something for everyone to enjoy with the many activities that are offered. Please remember our members who are having a difficult time in their life or their spouse s life at this time. Sometimes even a phone call will make a difference. Let s all be supportive of one another. I hope each of us will be celebrating Valentine s Day in a special way. They invented hugs to let people know you love them without saying anything. Karen Taylor, President
OFFICERS 2013-2014 President: Karen Taylor 295-3232 1st VP: Leo s and Luncheons Wilma Crosson 597-0221 2nd VP: Programs Janet Leary 758-7717 3rd VP: Membership Marilyn Groover 330-9444 Treasurer: Linda Mueller 231-9032 Recording Secretary: Diane Granger 510-6917 Corresponding Secretary: Carla Berhold 630-8720 Monthly Scheduled Activities Brunch Bunch: 1st Thursday of month Book Club: 2nd Tuesday of month Coffee: 2nd Thursday of month Game Day: 4th Monday of every month LEI Chefs: 4th Saturday of every other month LEO: 3rd or 4th week of month Luncheon: 3rd or 4th week of month Board Meeting: 4th Tuesday of month Stitch & Bitch: 4th Friday of month http://www.vistafnc.com/vfn/welcome.html http://www.members.vistafnc.com/members_only/ Welcome.html COMMITTEE CHAIRS Book Club: Maureen Tutino 598-8211 Bridge: Couples- Katrina Zynda 945-1636 Day: Mary Bellinger 599-4939 Duplicate: Maureen Tutino 598-8211 Bunco: Mary Held 727-2165 Charities Co-ordinator: Mary Dahlberg 598-1330 Entertainment Books: Doris Teich 599-7123 Game Day: Marilyn Freitag 536-9167 Marilyn Groover 330-9444 Gourmet Dinners: Jane Gilbert 630-9411 Greeters: Judy Patterson 598-6814 Toby Leon 536-3123 Hospitality Chair: Sandy Stevens 390-2397 Liv Jenkins Hospitality Co-ordinator: Anne Johnston 305-7643 Historian: Elizabeth DeBoer 295-2524 LEI Chefs: Linda Mueller 231-9032 Newsletter: Trudy Snell 578-4120 Marilyn Freitag 536-9167 Parliamentarian: Linda Mueller 231-9032 Publicity: Trudy Snell 578-4120 Marilyn Freitag 536-9167 Roster: Marilyn Groover 330-9444 Special Events: Juanita Savage 746-9115 Stitch & Bitch: Trudy Snell 758-4120 Sunshine: Mary Held 727-2165 Telephone: Mary Bellinger (Chair) 599-4939 Pat Butler 727-7014 Lola Haugh 727-3197 Sue Miller 598-9289 Toys for Marines: Linda Mueller 231-9032 Webmasters: Elizabeth DeBoer 295-2524 Virginia DeBoer 945-9728 President Emeritus: Carla Berhold 630-8720
Monthly Activities Information BRUNCH BUNCH Brunch at Sal & Ceci s on Thursday, Feb. 5 at 10 a.m. Don t forget we are meeting for brunch at I-HOP on Thursday, March 5 at 10 a.m. JUANITA SAVAGE, CHAIR 760-746-9115 BOOK CLUB Our February read is The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd, our hostess will be Sharon Hayes. In March we will read The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman, Marilyn Groover will be our hostess. Sandy Stevens will host our April read which will be The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton. Please let our hostesses know of your planned attendance. Maureen Tutino 760-598-8211 COFFEE The Vista Friends and Newcomers will be welcoming Debbie Warriner from the San Diego Chapter of Ikebana International. Debbie will give a brief explanation of the origins of Ikebana and how it differs from Western flower arranging, and then demonstrate some basic arrangements (upright, slanting, flat form) and take questions. This will be an introduction to a form of artistic/cultural expression, concentrating on style and sources of inspiration. We will also be celebrating our 25th year with a yummy cake. Janet Leary 760-758-7717 STITCH & BITCH Stitch & Bitch for February will be on Friday, Feb. 27 at 10 a.m. Please bring whatever you wish to work on. Trudy Snell 760-758-4120 LUNCHEON Linda Muller will be our hostess on Thursday, February 19 th, 11:30am at Fifty-Fifty, 110 Knoll Road, San Marcos, Phone: 760/759-2900. Sign up at the February Coffee or call Linda @ 760/231-9032 before Tuesday, February 17 th to make your reservation. LEI CHEF S Lei Chefs will meet at Trudy Snell s for our February luncheon. February 8 will be the day, Time: 11:30 a.m. It will be Hearts and Red, White & Pink themed Luncheon. If you are interested in being on the substitute list for this group please contact Linda. For more information, please call Linda Mueller 760-231-9032 BOARD MEETING Marilyn Groover will be hosting the February Board Meeting at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, February 24. Please let her know of your planned attendance. LEO DINNER Vickie Williams will be our hostess on Thursday, February 26 th, 6:00pm at The Red Lobster 2471 Vista Way, Oceanside, Phone: 760/597-0221. Sign up at the February Coffee or call Vickie @ 760/597-0221 before Tuesday, February 24 th to make your reservation or, sign up at the February Coffee Game Group We are having a great time playing games! Come and join us on Monday, February 23, at 1:00 at Marilyn Freitag's house. Please let Marilyn know of your planned attendance. Marilyn Groover at 760-330-9444 or margroover@gmail.com
SUNSHINE I sent get well cards to Ed Berhold, Maureen Tutino, Phyllis Cook, Rosie Dubail and Diane Granger. Ed fell a second time and broke his hip and arm. Maureen was hospitalized and was in intensive care for over a week with kidney problems. Phyllis had an infection in her leg after falling. Rosie has not fully recovered from her back operation. Diane is having multiple health issues. We wish all of you a speedy recovery. As always you are in our thoughts and prayers. Stay well my friends. Getting the flu or just a miserable cough is not fun!!!!! Remember ladies, if you know of anyone who may need a pick me up, get well or thinking of you card, let me know and I will be happy to send out a card. Mary Held (760) 727-2165 SPECIAL EVENT Let s go to Old Poway Park to ride the Fairmont Speeder Car on Sunday, February 22. We will enjoy an afternoon in the historic, shady, park. Lunch will be at the Hamburger Factory, the Wild West restaurant in the park. We will car pool from Burlington Coat Factory at 10:30 a.m. Cost: $2.00- $4.00 Please notify Juanita 760-746-9115 of your planned attendance. FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS GOURMET GROUP January 31st is the date for the next dinner at Linda Mueller s clubhouse. Please call if you have questions. Jane Gilbert (760) 630-9411 MEMBERSHIP We currently have 73 members. If you meet someone, or know someone who might enjoy Vista Friends and Newcomers, invite them to attend one our activities. Marilyn Groover at 760-330-9444 or margroover@gmail.com IOS special interest group is focused on the use of ipods, iphones, ipads, and of course Apps. Elizabeth DeBoer hosts this SIG in her home. Refreshments are served. Participants bring their enthusiasm, questions and answers. The Next IOS SIG meeting will be on Sat. Feb. 7 1:00-3:00 PM. Contact: edeboer@mac.com or 760-295-2524 Don t forget to bring your Christmas and Holiday card fronts for the ARC. We are looking for toiletries for the Women s Resource Center. They will be collected at the Coffee Meetings. Feb. 19 Gerry Barton Feb. 27 Sherry Reising
January Special Event -Double Peak Park Top Row- Juanita Savage, Gail Michaels, Mary Denton, Shirley Wolf. 2nd Row- Judy Patterson, Juanita Savage 3rd Row-Scenery from the top of the mountain. 4th Row- Scenery from the top of the mountain. Photos by Trudy Snell & Judy Patterson PHOTO PAGE
February 2015 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 1:00 PM Bunco 3 4 11:30 AM Duplicate Bridge 10:00 AM Brunch Bunch 5 6 7 8 9 10:00 AM Daffy Dills 10:00 AM Book Club 10 11 12 9:30 AM Coffee 9:30 AM Happy 25th 7:00 PM Couples Bridge 13 10:00 AM Dandy Lions 14 15 16 12:30 PM Merry Golds 10:00 AM Roses 17 18 19 10:00 AM Star Jasmines 11:30 AM LUN CHEON 7:00 PM Couples Bridge 20 21 22 23 1:00 PM GAME DAY 10:00 PM Board Meeting 24 25 26 6:00 PM LEO 27 10:00 AM Stitch & Bitch 28 Page 1/1 Vista Friends & Newcomers % Trudy Snell 2175 Ipanema Lane Vista, CA 92084