| April 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,
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 12:00 noon. The proposed 2025-2026 slate of officers will be announced and voted upon. 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.
Come join the sisterhood of New Friends to celebrate in grand fashion! Don't miss this wonderful experience with friends. The capacity for this luncheon will be 100, thus plenty of room for all.
Debbie Williams, President
New Friends of Carolina
|  | If you are one of our April birthday ladies listed below, don't forget to sign up for the Membership Luncheon. Your birthday will be acknowledged, and you just might be selected to receive a special birthday gift! | | Valerie Marczyk 4/4
Rebecca Leo 4/6
Rufie Carlos 4/7
Robin Curlin 4/8
Patricia Linz 4/9
Jennifer Ziza 4/10 | | Debra Cleary-Scharf 4/14
Deb Jones 4/15
Bonnie Foulds 4/18
Susan Hill 4/20
Lori Herzhauser 4/25
Angela Snyder 4/26 | | |
We have had one new member, Rebecca (Anne) Warren of Matthews join our Club this month with membership now at 183 members.
At the April luncheon, we will celebrate the new members who have joined this year. Come to this luncheon and Fashion Show at the Ballantyne Country Club on April 30th and enjoy a special day. We have loved welcoming you into our Club.
Wishing you all good times and opportunities for new and continuing friendships.
Marie Shea, VP of Membership
marieshea1@yahoo.com
704-408-7303 | | CARE AND CONCERN
"Thinking of You" cards were sent to:
Kathy Reynolds
Chris Roach
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
| | | | When registering for NFC events...
Please use the registrant type "Active User" when registering yourself for events. If you are registering a guest, please select the additional registrant type "Non-Member Guest." The system will automatically populate your name for the active user and will prompt you for information about your guest. If you are registering a guest for the luncheon, you will also need to select the entree for your guest. All luncheon reservations must be paid on-line within 30 minutes, or the reservation is automatically canceled. (This part has been in place for over a year and is not changing.)
Due to recent changes in Club Express, once you complete your registration, you cannot make any changes other than to cancel your reservation. If you have any additions or changes to your reservation, please contact Cyma Kline, Calendar Manager or me.
Thank you.
Jeanne Deiger (deiger_j@bellsouth.net)
Webmaster | | |  | April Membership Luncheon
Make New Friends but keep the old.
One is Silver, the other is Gold
New Friends of Carolina is celebrating YOU at our Monthly Membership Meeting Celebration
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
10:00 am - Social 10:30 am - Fashion Show 12:00 pm - Lunch
Ballantyne Country Club
11120 Ballantyne Crossing Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28277
You will think you stepped into Fashion Week in Milan when you attend our show featuring Spring fashions 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.
You will have your choice of the following
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 to celebrate all of our "Silver and Gold" friends
Capacity: 100
~This luncheon is highly subsidized to keep member's cost at a minimum~
|
Monthly Board Meeting
and Special Events | | The board meeting is for Elected Officers and Standing Committee Chairs
Thursday, April 3, 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
At the Home of Sandee Henricks
3603 Collaroy Road
Waxhaw, NC 28173
Event Contact:
Deborah Williams
716-326-6915 | | |  | | IN THE KNOW...
Thrive Personalized Healthcare and Wellness
Presented by Dr. Amy Fletcher
Friday, April 11, 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
South Park Regional Library
7015 Carnegie Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28211
Dr. Fletcher has been practicing Obstetrics and Gynecology in the Charlotte community for nearly 20 years. She reflects fondly on her time with her previous practice. However, the traditional office setting did not provide the type of environment where she had the resources or time to devote to her vision of optimal health. In 2017, she opened THRIVE, a comprehensive medical facility that focuses on prevention and addressing root cause of disease. By offering patients an alternative healthcare setting that embraces Eastern and Western medical modalities, she strives to empower them to play an active role in their future health and vitality. She is uniquely qualified to address health concerns with her breadth of traditional, integrative and functional medicine training.
As a member of the THRIVE experience, Amy strives to form a partnership with her patients to optimize their health and well-being. Her unique comprehensive approach to wellness inspires clients to achieve vitality and balance in mind, body, and spirit.
Capacity: 50 Health-minded women
Event Contact:
Barbara Evers, 704-996-4705, jdeacon43@aol.com
|  | Crafty Creations
Just a few spots may be left....
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. (Item shown is example only)
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Enjoy Tea and Scones
Please note that the members who registered for the event that was cancelled in February are already registered. That is the reason there are only a few spots left. All registrants should pay Andrea directly by Venmo, Zelle, check or cash no later than April 16. For those who signed up and paid for the cancelled event in February, you do not need to pay again. Please, if you have to cancel, please do so in enough time to allow for the next member on the waitlist to sign up.
Capacity: 10 Crafty Chicks
Uptown Tea Shop
310 E. South Main Street
Waxhaw, NC 28173
734-777-4870
Andrea Woods - 210-836-4264 | | Better Homes & Gardens
Decor Swap
Thursday, April 24, 2025
1:00 pm
The Accessory Swap was so successful that we are trying it with Home Decor.
Join us to share our gently used items that will bring joy to someone else. Suggestions include art, decorative pillows, trays, vases, artificial plants, coffee table books, etc. There are LOTS of possibilities!
Please bring 2 items. All must be in good condition and type of gift you would like to receive.
Home of Libby Joyce
3702 Selwin Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28209
609-462-3897
Spaces: 10 Savvy "Shoppers"
Karen Bearss 704-770-1542
Sandy Cummings 704-321-0214
| | | | Save the date...
Prepare to be transported on a thrilling voyage with
Peter & the Starcatcher...
Plan to join Drama Queens on July 19 at the Matthews Playhouse!
Look for more details in future newsletters! | | | Getting to know you...
Debbie Williams |  | |
What's your personal motto?
I May, I Might, I Must
If you will tell me why the fen appears impassable,
I then will tell you why I think that I can get across it if I try
Poem by Marianne Moore
If you could live in any era of history, which one would you pick and why? In the 19th century era of investigative journalism, I would have loved to be a muckraker like Nellie Bly to expose social injustice and travel the world reporting my adventures.
What's the most beautiful thing that you've ever seen? Nothing equals the beauty of seeing your child's face for the first time.
What's the best part of your day-to-day life? Walking my dog every morning, family dinners, being gobsmacked by a really good book, planning a new trip right after coming home from one and laughing with friends.
Describe your ideal vacation... There is a difference between a vacation and a trip. A trip, as my husband used to say, "is hard work as my wife runs me ragged packing as many museums, art galleries, hikes and famous sights in the course of two weeks as humanly possible.
But, ah, a vacation is a beach, a lounge chair, and a great novel. Oops, did I forget to mention the mojito?
| | |  | Please use the links below to learn more about each event. | Appetizers with Friends - (CANCELED) 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 - (CANCELED) 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
(Watch your email or President's Monday message for updates)
Winers and Diners (Groups 1 and 2)
Meet at member's home for cocktails and then out to dinner
| Books, Crafts and Service | 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
Helping Hands (We do not meet this month)
| 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 | |