3/27/25
Membership Luncheon at OMB

"Our Purpose"

The purpose of this organization shall be to introduce women of the community to each other and to offer them an opportunity for companionship and friendship through social events and interest group activities, as desired by the members , on a non-commercial, non-profit, non-political, and non-discriminatory basis.

Take the Step to Meet New Friends and Enjoy the Fun!

Have you just moved into the Charlotte area? Or have you retired recently? Do you need to find a new path to make friends? Whether you are brand new to the area or you have lived and worked here for years, New Friends of Caroline (NFC) offers the opportunity just right for you to broaden your friendship circle.

New Friends of Carolina has been transforming the lives of its members since 1989 as a not-for-profit social club for women. You will find the members of the club to be both warm and welcoming. We can't wait to meet you! Please browse the complete list of offerings by scrolling down to INTEREST GROUPS and UPCOMING EVENTS below.

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3/22/25
Appetizers with Friends

   April Silver & Gold Membership Luncheon
   Thursday, April 30, 2025
      10:00 - Social, 10:30 Fashion Show 12:00 Lunch

     Ballanytne Country Club
    11120 Ballantyne Crossing Avemue
   Charlotte, NC 28277

Entree Choices:

Sauteed Shrimp in garlic and tomato wine sauce over angel hair pasta

or

Pan Seared Airline Chicken Breast with lemon caper sauce with veggies

or

Herb Crusted Salmon with creamy garlic Dijon sauce with veggies

All entrees served with salad, rolls and butter
Dessert is NY Cheesecake with Raspberry Drizzle

Iced Tea & and Coffee
Credit Card Bar

Cost $25.00 to celebrate all of our "Silver and Gold" friends

Capacity: 100

The Fashion Show will start promptly at 10:30 AM

You will think you stepped into Fashion Week in Milan when you attend our show featuring Spring Fashion from Chicos. After the fashion show, you will be directed to the main dining room where voting on the slate of Elected Officers for 2025 - 2026 will take place followed by Lunch.

Capacity 100

This luncheon is highly subsidized to keep member's cost at a minimum

Interest Groups

Appetizers with Friends
Better Homes & Gardens
Book Lovers
Book Swappers
Brews and Bites
Bunco # 1
Bunco #2
Contract Rummy
Crafty Creations
Dining with Divas
Drama Queens
Five Deck Canasta
Helping Hands
In the Know
Ladies Night Out
Lunch Bunch #!
Lunch Bunch #2
Matinee Madams
Mexican Train #1
Mexican Train #2
Mexican Train #3
Evening Mexican Train
Pickle Ball
Pop-Ups
Rummikub
Samba
Scrabble
Sip & Stitch
Travelers
Winers & Diners

Upcoming Events

The President's Message

Good Day, Friends,

April brings new beginnings to the natural world and to our own NFC sphere as well. I would like to take this opportunity to thank this year's Nominating Committee consisting of Chair Lora Castello, elected board members: Jeanne Deiger, Jean Rottmann and alternate Angie Glender plus members at large: Andrea Woods, Lisa Byrne and alternate Carol Rider. The proposed slate of Elected Officers for 2025-2026 will be announced at the upcoming March membership luncheon.

We all know the adage, "Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver and the other gold." Mark your calendars for the April 30th Silver and Gold Membership Luncheon. It is a "not-to-be-missed" event to highlight appreciation of YOU, our New Friends of Carolina's membership - both seasoned and recent. A full day of exciting activities will begin at 10:00 am with socializing upon your arrival at the Ballantyne Country Club. Our famed Chico's fashion show will begin promptly at 10:30 am. After the show, we will move to the main dining room where VP of Luncheons, Monica Taft, and I will begin remarks at noon. The proposed 2025-2026 slate of officers will be announced and voted on. New members who have joined since June 1, 2024, will be acknowledged by VP of Membership, Marie Shea. A sumptuous meal described in this newsletter by VP of Luncheons, Monica Taft, will be served and savored amidst a warm, festive atmosphere.

Debbie Williams, President
New Friends of Carolina