Parker Newcomers Fran Cronin Editor pncnewsletter@yahoo.com DATE: TIME: General Meeting Wednesday, January 18th 11:00 am 12 noon food service begins PLACE: Maggiano s 7401 South Clinton Englewood, Co 303 858 8781 PRICE: $21.00 includes tax and tip PROGRAM: THE HAT LADY, Colleen Estes Cassell How Fort Collins resident Colleen Estes Cassell came to own more than 500 hats is a tale of serendipity. The hats themselves tell the story of women in Colorado, from the 1860s through today. And, Cassell weaves her own family s seven-generation Colorado history through the decades of hats, starting with humorous accounts of her great-great grandmother, Patsy Estes, who traveled across the country on wagon train with her husband. From the practical prairie hats of the 1860s and the bonnets made for stage coach and train travel in the 1870s, to the bird feather hats of the 1880s that eventually led to the founding of the Audubon Society, hats continued to evolve as the roles of women changed. MENU: Classic Family Style First Course: Freshly baked bread Caesar Salad Spinach Salad-bacon on side Second Course: Third Course: Drinks: Rigatoni D Chicken, Mush rooms, Marsala Gluten free Corn Pasta Vegetarian Lasagna with Marinara Sauce Salmon Lemon and Herbs Tiramisu Profiteroles, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Hot Fudge Coffee, Tea, Hot and Iced DIRECTIONS: Take Lincoln to I 25 north, to the Dry Creek exit. Go right to the 1st light. Turn left onto South Clinton Street. Maggiano s is on the left. RSVP: By Friday, January 13th Make checks payable to PNC, and mail to: Penny Mannel 21805 Whirlaway Ave Parker, CO 80138 President s Message Liz Johnson 303 470 2880 Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah! 2011 was a great year for fun with old and new members in PNC. Our activities were well attended and we enjoyed delicious lunches and excellent programs. Special thanks to all of you who volunteered and made it happen. Without you, we would not be able to have such a great club. We are looking forward to more of the same in 2012. Check your newsletter when you receive it and make reservations for some fun-filled activities. In the meantime, have a Happy New Year! Liz January Coffee Tyke Tsiakals 720 389 5142 Nancy Terrell 303 907 1142 Date: Wednesday, January 4 10:00 am Hostess: Jackie Hitchins Address: 10651 Flagler Court, Parker 80134 (Clarke Farms) RSVP: By December 31, to Jackie 303 840 4903 Directions: From Parker Road, go west on Main Street. Turn right on Motsenbocker. At stop sign turn right on S. Clark Farms Drive. Turn left on 2nd street, Flager Drive. Continue to Flager Court. Look for house with red door. Refreshments: Cheese Plate: Fruit Plate: Breakfast Treat: January, 2012 Karen Ehrbar Sally Nelson Nancy Terrell and Kathy Diak PARKER NEWCOMERS COFFEE, 1ST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH IS CANCELLED IF THE SCHOOLS IN DOUGLAS COUNTY ARE CLOSED
PNC Membership is 186! Membership Kathy Diak 303 841 8017 HAPPY HOLIDAYS to you and your loved ones! DIRECTORY NOTES: New address: Cathy Moes 720 420 0908 22571 E. Long Drive (Heritage Eagle Bend) Aurora, CO 80016 Addition: Mary Maddox Gauthier (Denis) Phone #: Irene Falk 720 328 9553 Judie Schkade 303 565 9524 E-mail: Nancy Click nancyclick@centurylink. net Ursula Huber uschimhuber@century link.net Please add the above new information into your PNC directory. PNC dues will change for new members to $10.00 as of January 1, 2012. Make check payable to PNC and mail to Kathy Diak, 6141 Belmont Way, Parker, CO 80134. The Mystery Book Club Gwen Stibbards, Chair 303 993 5654 We meet at the Parker Library at 10:00 on the second Thursday of the month. You can bring something to drink with you. (We like to go out to lunch afterward). It is lots of fun. Date: January 12th 10:00 am Presenter: Charlotte Utberg will present Blackbird Farewell by Robert Greer (a Colorado Author) Reading ahead: February 9th Nancy Terrell will present the book, Hypnotist by Lars Keplar. March 8th: Gwen Stibbards will present Agatha Christi Mysteries - Read any Agatha Mystery and come to discuss her unique style. January Birthday Ladies January brings snow, makes our feet and fingers glow. Birthstone: Garnet Flower of the month: Carnation; snowdrop May the beginning of this year find you beginning anew! Happy Birthday to: 1. And a Happy New Year, too, Arlene Hall! 6. Mary Ellen Godbey 16. Gwen Meserko, J.C. Childers 18. Wanda Clasen 25. Carolyn Hedeen 29. Gayle Johnson 30. Carolyn Eisenbrandt 31. Sharon Goeser Sunshine and Shadows Pat Kramer 303 471 5406 pats.fabric.expressions@gmail.com Ursula Huber recently underwent foot surgery and will be homebound for several weeks. She would probably enjoy a call or card during her recovery. A sympathy card was sent to Shar Hass, whose husband, Jim, passed away on December 5, 2011, following a lengthy illness. Memorial services will be held later in December. Shar, may you find comfort in knowing that your PNC sisters care. Chicken Soup Committe Pat Kramer 303 471 5406 pats.fabric.expressions@gmail.com There has been no need to activate this committee for several months.but we are always ready! We have about thirty+ who have volunteered for this. Thanks so much, ladies. We can always use more volunteers, and please call me if you know if any of our members need our services. Thanks 2
Know Your Officers President Liz Johnson 303 470 2880 Immediate Past Pres Carolyn Hedeen 303 600 8477 1st Vice Pres Gail Berger 720 851 5009 2nd Vice Pres Peggy Hunter 720 544 7837 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 November 30, 2011 Beginning balance $6,285.92 Income 895.00 Expenses 1,493.13 Ending balance $5,687.79 BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS The board recommends to add the following change to the bylaws: Article X. Policy, Section III, D D. No active solicitation of ads for the newsletter is permitted. Ads will be confined to one page and limited to a business card size. Skiing Katy Earley 303 841 2719 It s a beautiful Fall but now time to think Skiing. There is a bus leaving from Parker on Thursdays, going to Winter Park. Book Buddies Barbara Noyes, chair 720 544 1308 bnoyes9@gmail.com Book: The Paris Wife by Paula McLain and A Moveable Feast by Ernest Hemingway Tuesday, January 31, 2012 1:00 pm Hostess: Joanna Miller 7006 South Malaya Way, Aurora Directions: North on Parker Road to Arapahoe then east on Arapahoe to Liverpool. Turn right (south) on Liverpool. Go left at rock that says Turnberry at Saddlerock then immediate right. Left at second road (no sign). No parking on the street must park in spaces or in driveway. Alternate route: E470 to Gartrell. Left on Gartrell, left on Easter. Right just before Liverpool then immediate left. House is stucco with green shutters. RSVP to Joanna at jjrhrellim@msn.com or 720 870 6693 Discussion Leader and Author Research: Karen Dickey Synopsis of book: A deeply evocative story of ambition and betrayal, The Paris Wife captures a remarkable period of time and a love affair between two unforgettable people: Ernest Hemingway and his wife Hadley. A Moveable Feast is a set of memoirs by American author Ernest Hemingway (July 21, 1899 July 2, 1961) about his years in Paris as part of the American expatriate circle of writers in the 1920s. The book describes Hemingway s apprenticeship as a young writer in Europe (especially in Paris) during the 1920s with his first wife, Hadley. Reading Ahead: The book for February 28, 2012 is Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand. For more information please call Katy to get on the list. We would love to have Experts, to Never Evers. Did You Know? Peel a banana from the bottom and you won t have to pick the little stringy things off of it. That s how the primates do it. Take your bananas apart when you get home from the store. If you leave them connected at the stem, they ripen faster. 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 3
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1st Thurs Canasta 9:15 am Mel DeFellippie 303 660 8786 Deanna Loving 303 805 7554 Date: January 5 Place: 9:15 am to play at 9:30 am Firehouse #46, 19310 Stroh Road Hostess: Deanna Loving 303 805 7554 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. 3rd Thurs Canasta 9:15 am Kathy Voight 303 688 8250 Donata Kirsch 303 841 0595 Date: January 19 Place: 9:15 am Firehouse #46, 19310 Stroh Road Hostess: Pat Witzel 303 841 5622 Directions: South on Parker to Stroh Road, west.3 miles to firehouse on south side of street. The cost to play is $3. Please RSVP your hostess by the Monday before the game, so we have enough tables setup. 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: January 9 11:30 am Place: Paneras We play at Panera at Twenty Mile and Dransfeldt, in Parker on the second Monday of the month. Please join us for this fun game, but do call and let me know so I know how many boards we will need. We welcome newcomers, and use word tip sheets and the official Scrabble dictionary! Also, note, if no one calls, I will not be at Panera! So please plan ahead. We could use more players. Thanks. Mah Jongg 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 10 am * Please note change Lynn Eisenthal 720 851 8161 *1st and 3rd Tuesday Wright Patterson (a different book is used) please call for information 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 10 am Elizabeth Belisle 303 805 9134 *2nd and 4th Tuesday American for beginners or established players. Please call for information. 4th Thurs Canasta 9:15 am Pat Mitchell 303 841 6510 Betty Addison 303 840 1249 Date: January 26 I F 4 T 9:15 am arrival and play at 9:30 am Hostess: Betty Addison, 303 840 1249 Place: Fire Station #75 Take Lincoln to Jordan. Go north on Jordan and turn left at the 2nd light on Northgate Dr. 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: January 13 9:30 am Hostess: LaRue Mitchell 303 400 0404 5635 S.Buchanan St. Aurora Directions: Take Parker Rd. to E470 go east and drive to exit 10(.75 cents toll). Right at top of exit 10 onto Smokey Hill Rd. Continue through stoplight at Main Street, left at next stoplight(aurora Pkwy). Pass Orchard, turn right at Lexander. Within 100 feet, turn left on Buchanan St. Turn left almost immediately onto cul de sac. Last house on left. Ladies remember your early RSVP. RSVP: At least 5 days prior to date. Card Game 3-13 Date: Tuesday January 10 9:00 am Hostess: Karen Vaughan 303 663 7093 Date: Friday, January 27 9:00 am Hostess: Peggy Hunter 720 544 7837 Please call the hostess to RSVP and for directions. Monday Bridge 11:30 am Sharlene Hass 303 841 9456 jnshass@msn.com Jan 9th Paula Brubaker 303 862 7569 paulabrubaker@comcast.net Jan 23rd Sheila Boone 720 851 0985 Sfbmfb@comcast.net We meet at the Country Buffet. Please call Sharlene if you are interested in joining the group. Advanced Beginning Bridge Every Monday at 12:30 pm Sharon Larson 303 506 0933 Linda Rudd 303 805 9480 Date: January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 12:30 4:00 pm Location: Thursday Bridge 10:00 am Ginny Green 303 841 4499 Jan 12 Inge Boeck 303 840 9941 Jan 26 Bryann Finn 303 663-5766 Thursday bridge meets at the Pinery Country Club the 2nd and 4th Thurs from Sept through May at 10:00 am. We order lunch off the menu. If you would like to join our group, please call Ginny Green, 303 841 4499 or e-mail dggnicki@ yahoo.com We could certainly slow the aging process down if it had to work its way through Congress. Fika Coffee House 19559 East Mainstreet, Parker 303 840 3166 - Will Rogers Call Linda Rudd if you would like to get involved with this group. 6
January Potluck Helga Paulding Co-Chair 303 841 7550 Lynn Eisenthal Co-Chair 720 851 8161 You are welcome to bring your spouse or a friend to our evening Potluck. This is an informal atmosphere that will give you an opportunity to get to know other people within our club. Each member brings a dish; call the hostess and see what she needs. Everyone is asked to bring their own beverage so mark yours to avoid confusion. If your plans change for any reason and you are unable to attend, please call you hostess ASAP. Date: Saturday, January 21. Place: 6:30 pm 10651 Flagler Court, (Clarke Farms) Out and About Please Join Us! Chair: Jackie Hitchins Gail Berger Lunch and a Movie Date: Wednesday, Jan. 24th 11:15 am Place: Chili s, Arapahoe Crossing (Parker Rd. and Arapahoe Rd.) We re staying close to home this month because of the possibility of bad weather. So meet us at Chili s at Arapahoe Crossing. We ll have lunch first then go to the AMC Theaters there to enjoy a movie. Each person can decide which movie they d like to see. Most movies start between 12:30 and 1 pm. RSVP: Jackie Hitchins, 303 840 4903, by Mon., Jan. 22nd so that lunch reservations can be made. Hosts: Jackie and Paul Hitchins RSVP by Saturday January 14 303 840 4903 DIRECTIONS: From Parker Road, go west on Main Street. Turn right on Motsenbocker. At stop sign turn right on S. Clark Farms Drive. Turn left on 2nd street, Flager Drive. Continue to Flager Court. Look for house with red door. Advertising Business Card size $5 monthly 1/4 page $10, monthly 1/2 page $20, monthly Full page $40, monthly Make check payable to PNC and mail with your ad to Fran Cronin, 23912 Glenmoor Dr, Parker, 80138 by the 5th of the preceding month. 7
January 2012 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Happy New Bridge 12:30 pm Mah Jongg 10 am Coffee 10 am Canasta 9:15 am Year 8 9 Scrabble11:30am Bridge 11:30 am Bridge 12:30 pm 10 3-13 Cards 9am Mah Jongg 10am 11 12 Bridge 10am Mystery Book Club 10 am 13 Bunko 9:30am 14 15 16 Bridge 12:30 pm 17 Mah Jongg 10am 18 General Meeting 11.30 19 Canasta 9:15am 20 21 Potluck 6:30 pm 22 23 Bridge 12:30 pm 24 Mah Jongg 10 am Out & About 11:15 am 25 26 Bridge 10am Canasta 9:15am 27 3-13 Cards 9am 28 29 30 Bridge 12:30 pm 31Book Buddies 1pm Parker Newcomers Club 23912 Glenmoor Drive Parker, CO 80138