| February 2025 THE CAROLINIAN
Editor: Sandee Henricks nfcnewsletter2024@gmail.com | NOTE: This newsletter contains hyperlinks for you to view club events.
Prior to reading the newsletter, it is advisable that you log into the
New Friends of Carolina website. Have your Username and Password available. |  | Good Day, Friends,
Back in the July 2024 newsletter, the word "minga" coined by the people of Chiloe Island was introduced. Minga is the sharing of essential tasks for the common good without expectation of reward. The spirit of minga is alive and well in NFC as exemplified by one of our newest members. Audrey Herman is launching a new interest group March 31, called Helping Hands. She will work with organizations that need hands-on assistance like Promising Pages and Bright Blessings to offer monthly opportunities to our members to work for the common good. More details will be forthcoming.
The search is on by the chair of this year's Nominating Committee, Lora Castello, for new leaders to take spots vacated by elected officers of New Friends. Please be a person with minga in your heart willing to put your leadership skills into action for the good of our organization. Call, text or email Lora by February 25th if you are interested in working on behalf of the women of NFC.
This month is brimming with opportunities provided by your minga-filled interest group chairs working to provide activities just for you. Our second Welcome Coffee of the year is February 6, where interest group chairs will introduce NFC activities to new and prospective members. Marie Shea is facilitating an "In the Know" session on a variety of retirement issues on February 12, with expert presenters in the field sharing their knowledge. Don't miss this important informational session. Join the fun at the Bonefish Grill for the "NFC Loves You Luncheon" which will be full of surprises! May you all enjoy the fruits of minga this month offered to you by your sister members.
Debbie Williams, President
New Friends of Carolina
|  | | Nancy Hunt 2/2
Bette Roos 2/3
Glenda Naypauer 2/5
Allison Dantino 2/5
Margaret Cutrone 2/6
Linda Linken 2/7
Allyson Carter 2/9
Susan Smylie 2/10
Linda Welsh 2/11
Gwen Taylor 2/13 | | Janice Evans 2/14
Marie Shea 2/16
Eileen Walsh Miot 2/17
Joyce Fitzgerald 2/18
Janice Mueller 2/20
Cinder Shay 2/24
Susan Isley 2/24
Tish Bialecki 2/25
Zelda White 2/26
Monica Taft 2/28
Judy Hartley 2/28 | | |  |
Hope that your holidays were joyous and full of activities with family and friends. With January upon us and the return of normalcy, we are once again back to Club activities. Since the new year began, we have added four new members and hope for more. Membership is now at 181. I hope all of the recent new members and any prospective members will sign up for our Welcome Coffee to be held on February 6th at the SouthPark Library. It's a great opportunity to meet other new members and get significant information about the club. Please REGISTER and COME!
We extend a warm welcome to our newest members:
Rose DeCarlo who lives in Waxhaw, NC
Sherry Brandys who lives in Charlotte, NC
Chrys Rhodes who lives in Charlotte, NC
Lucia Chin who lives in Charlotte, NC
Sheryl Hollander who lives in Charlotte, NC
Best wishes for a great new year filled with friendship, learning opportunities and good times for all!
Marie Shea, VP of Membership
marieshea1@yahoo.com
704-408-7303 | | CARE AND CONCERN
Thinking of You card sent to
Karen Mockler (surgery)
If you know of anyone in our club who could use a card, a call, or a meal due to illness, hospitalization, etc., please let Jan Pasek know.
Jan Pasek
janicelpasek@gmail.com
404-276-0984
| | | February Membership Luncheon
NFC LOVES YOU
Thursday, February 27, 2025
11:30 am - Social
12:00 pm - Lunch
Bonefish Grill
7520 Pineville-Matthews Road
Charlotte, NC 28226
Join us for
FUN AND GAMES
while you feast on your choice of
Grilled Salmon with Mango Salsa
or
Chicken Marsala
or
Imperial Cod with Shrimp & Scallops in a Cream Sauce
(Entrees served with Caesar Salad)
Dessert will be a delicious Brownie with Bourbon Chocolate Sauce
Iced Tea, Soda and Coffee, Cash Bar
Cost: $35.00
Capacity: 65
|
Monthly Board Meeting
and Special Events | Board Meeting and Welcome Coffee
Thursday, February 6, 2025, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
SouthPark Regional Library
7015 Carnegie Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28211
The Board Meeting at 9:30 am is for Elected Officers, Standing Committee and Interest Chairs.
A Welcome Coffee will begin at 11:15 am. Women interested in joining New Friends of Carolina or those who have become new members in the last few months are invited to this informational session. Interest group chairs are also invited to share details about the groups they lead. Our Webmaster will provide a brief training session on website navigation for new and prospective members.
Refreshments will be served.
Event contact:
Deborah Williams
716-326-6915 clymerny@hotmail.com
|  | | IN THE KNOW...
Planning for the Future in Retirement
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
South County Regional Library
5801 Rea Road
Charlotte, NC 28277
Program will include: Retirement concerns and common mistakes, planning for future health needs, gifting for family members, annuities and strategies for minimizing taxes.
Presenters:
Jacquelyn Josey, Agent NYLIFE Securities and New York Life Insurance Company
Lakeith D. Bradford - Partner, NYLIFE Securities a & New York Life Insurance Company
Capacity: 70
Contact: Marie Shea 704-408-7303
| | Join us for...
LADIES NIGHT OUT
You are invited to celebrate Valentine's Day with dessert and friendship. We will meet at Barbara Hannon's home from 7 - 9 pm. There will be a variety of goodies and fun beverages that will satisfy everyone!
A $10 fee will be collected the night of the event.
Wednesday, February 12
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Capacity: 18 Lovely Ladies
Barbara Hannon's Home
14927 Davis Trace Drive
Mint Hill, NC 28227
856-304-2255
| | |  | | CRAFTY CREATIONS
Glass Fusion Class!
Come join us to learn the art of glass fusion.
Make a beautiful piece of art such as a vase, dish or trivet.
(Items shown in pictures are examples only)
Wednesday, February 19
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Capacity: 10 Crafty Chicks
$55 per person
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Uptown Tea Shop
310 E. South Main Street
Waxhaw, NC 28173
734-777-4870
All registrants should pay Andrea directly by Venmo, Zelle, check or cash no later than February 14. Please, if you have to cancel do so in enough time to allow for the next member on the waitlist to sign up.
Enjoy tea and scones!
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| Better Homes & Gardens
ACCESSORY EXCHANGE
We all have in our closets beautiful items that we no longer use, and this event will allow these treasures to be repurposed and enjoyed by a New Friend!
We are limiting it to purses, scarves and jewelry. Please bring (3) items. All items must be in good condition and the type of gift you yourself would like to receive.
Come join the fun!
Friday, February 28, 2025
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Home of Andrea Woods
1909 Crestgate Drive
Waxhaw, NC 28173
Capacity: 11 Fashionistas | | | Please join us for the next activity to support Go Jen Go!
They have asked us to help with their 13th Annual
Run Jen Run 5K & Festival
which raises funds for Go Jen Go to provide assistance to breast cancer patients.
They are asking for 4 volunteers on Friday, March 7th from 2:30pm-4:30pm for Registration Packet Pickup. They do drive thru pickup for t-shirts, bibs and swag bags. They also need 5 volunteers on Saturday, March 8th from 6:00am-8:00am for the same purpose. You are welcome to stay and enjoy the festivities after volunteering. Registration Packet Pickup is located at the Southpark Mall, Symphony Park Parking Lot.
If you are interested in participating in the run or learning more about this wonderful event, please click on the link below. If you volunteer for anything through this link, it is separate and apart from the NFC event.
Southpark Mall
Symphony Park Parking Lot
4400 Sharon Road
Charlotte, NC 28211
Questions?
Susan Brandenburg
704-408-0839
susanb0424@gmail.com
Lisa Byrne
860-659-7159
lcbyrne1110@gmail.com
| Getting to know you...
Tanya Wells | |
If money were no object, I would... After taking care of myself, family, and friends, I would either make deserving retirees financially comfortable or help other non-profits with addressing dire social and/or environmental needs.
My biggest Pet Peeve is... Rude, unempathetic people.
What are you most grateful for? My health
Where did you grow up and what was your favorite subject in school? I grew up in Central Florida and my favorite subject in school was literature.
The place that I've traveled to that I would love to visit again is... I generally prefer traveling to different places, but wouldn't mind traveling back to Europe (France, Italy, Germany, Spain)
| | | Please use the links below to learn more about each event. | Appetizers with Friends - Meet at member's home for appetizers and desserts
Better Homes & Gardens
Brews and Bites - Explore a new brewery/pub each month
Dining with Divas
The Divas enjoy lunch and fellowship at the home of members on a rotating basis. This is a closed group and meets the first Friday of the month usually. They are looking to start a new Dining with Divas group. If interested in joining a new group, contact
Chris Green chrisgreen126@yahoo.com 704-621-0893
Ladies Night Out - FUN and FRIENDS
Lunch Bunch 1 - Meets on the 2nd Friday each month at a different restaurant
Lunch Bunch 2 - Meets on the 3rd Friday each month at a different restaurant
Matinee Madams - Meet for a movie and sometimes lunch
Winers and Diners (Groups 1 and 2)
Meet at member's home for cocktails and then out to dinner
| Book Lovers - Meet the 3rd Wednesday of every month to discuss a selected title
Book Swappers - Sharing interesting books
(We meet every other month at a member's home)
Crafty Creations - Make new friends and learn a new craft
Sip and Stitch - Bring your needlework...new members always welcome
(We will not be meeting in February)
| Bunco #1
Bunco #2
Contract Rummy
Five Deck Canasta
Mexican Train 1
Mexican Train 2
Mexican Train 3
Mexican Train Evening
Pickle Ball
Rummikub
Samba
Scrabble
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Sandee Henricks at nfcnewsletter2024@gmail.com | |