Welcome to November,
I can’t believe I am almost halfway through my presidency and Thanksgiving is right around the corner.
I am so happy to have met many members I didn’t know as well, in addition to welcoming new members each month. I have also been a guest at Winer’s and Diners, attended Brews and Bites for the first time and was a substitute for Dining with Divas. As the year continues, I plan to attend each of our club events that I haven’t attended in the past.
As we all know November brings Thanksgiving and the beginning of the holiday season. New Friends has a lot going on so fasten your seat belts and get ready for the ride. Pretty soon we will be talking about 2026 and I’ll be announcing the Nominating committee.
I am so pleased that each month we continue to gain new members. Slow and steady is always good.
If you haven’t registered for Friends Giving your time is running out. Don’t forget to signup for the cake or pie contest. Call or email Susan Brandenburg to let her know which one you will bake. Good Luck.
A few recurring events will cancel due to Thanksgiving. Better Homes and Gardens has added a Christmas Décor Exchange so please check the calendar for events that are happening this month. Also, please do not register unless you are sure you can attend.
December will have limited events due to the Christmas holiday also. Please plan to attend the annual Holiday Luncheon on December 11th at Ballantyne Country Club. This year we will begin at 10:30 am for social and 11:00 am for a delicious Brunch Buffet. The brunch will include, fresh fruit, pastries scrambled eggs, bacon and sausage, home-style potatoes, pancakes, shrimp and grits, salad, desserts, coffee, tea and juice. This luncheon is highly subsidized by the club. Members $40.00 and guests $50.00. We will NOT be having a gift exchange this year but Santa says “Don’t worry I have something for everyone.” There will be a fun short program titled “The Night Before the Holiday Luncheon” so please plan to register starting November 1st.
Don’t forget to pass out treats to the ghosts and goblins in your neighborhood on October 31st. Send pictures to our historian to be added to our home page.
Jeanne Deiger
President
New Friends of Carolina