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Date: 12/16/2020
Subject: January 2021 Newsletter
From: New Friends



JANUARY 2021 THE CAROLINIAN
 
  Editor: Lora Castello NFCnewsletter19@gmail.com

President's Message

Pauline Trautman
 

It's hard to believe that Christmas is just around the corner.  Christmas means different things to each of us. It is a time of giving to those less fortunate. The Upper Cervical Center has partnered with New Friends and Bright Blessings to provide gifts for Children in need. There were 140 angels put on a Christmas tree at Dr. Drury’s office. When I was there on Monday, there were only about ten gifts still waiting to be filled. Dr.Drury’s patients have been wonderful at giving gifts for this great organization.

 

Unfortunately, not much going on for the month of January. We had problems getting a location for our Monthly Luncheon, hence there will not be one in January.  This was a unanimous Board decision.

 

It has been a sad year with several of our members passing away.  Our most recent was Alice Russell who was a long standing member of New Friends.

 

I want to wish each of you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.  Roll on 2021.  I am pretty certainly that most of us want 2020 behind us.



VP of Membership
Susan Brandenburg
 
 We welcome new member Gayle Somervell to NFC.  If you see her at an event please welcome her. Praying the New Year will bring an end to the Covid crisis. 
As the vaccine becomes available, we are hoping that our groups will begin to meet again. When you are ready, we are ready for you!  I certainly miss seeing all of you. If you are out and about and meet new ladies be sure to invite them to give us a look. New Friends of Carolina is a great place to make new and lasting friends.

Thursday, January   11 am
Hostess: Moia Yeager
306 Trappers Cove Lane
Matthews, NC 28104
 
This meeting is for all elected board members and standing committee chairs only. Please register on the website.
  paulineletso44@gmail.com or 704-507-5680
 
Please note that there will be no Welcome Coffee in January as previous planned.  At this time we are unsure when this will be rescheduled.

Susan Brandenburg      susanb0424@gmail.com
 

If you know of any member that may need a condolence, get well, or encouragement card, please let Susan know. We want to support our members in time of need.

 
Please note that there will be no Welcome Coffee in January as previous planned.  At this time we are unsure when this will be rescheduled.


Our Monthly Membership Luncheon meeting is canceled for January.  We look forward to seeing everyone in February. 

BRIGHT BLESSINGS
 
Great Job Ladies!
Thanks to your generosity New Friends was able to provide over ONE HUNDRED darling warm outfits for homeless and indigent babies in our area.  In addition, blankets, hats and booties were also delivered.  Our Sip and Stitch created many hand-crafted items that are very special.  Your enthusiastic response is truly acknowledged and appreciated!!

 Libby Joyce  libby2748@gmail.com
or
Diane McCartney. dianemccartney1@yahoo.com
.

     
Lynn Jeffrey lynn0948@gmail.com
       Karen Dykes  Kobrooks@hotmail.com
 
Friday, January 8
That's Amore Italian Grill
2018 Bridgemill Dr. #100
Indian Land, SC
 
Please register on our webpage so we can have an accurate account of attendance.

 
Jean Rottmann 516.578.2600
 
The Divas enjoy lunch and fellowship at the home of members on a rotating basis. The group members bring side dishes to coordinate with the hostess’s entrée. The groups consist of 8 members and meet the first Friday of the month. If you are interested in becoming a permanent or substitute member, please contact Jean for further information. If you have signed up in the past, please do again as we are putting together an up-to-date list.

Joan McLean
 

The Book Lovers group meets the third Wednesday of each month.

We welcome new members!

The January 20th meeting will take place on Zoom. A social time will begin at 9:30 am                                                                                                                                            with the book discussion starting at 10 am.

Meeting details will be sent one week prior to the meeting.

Please RSVP for the Zoom meeting by registering on the webpage.                                                                                                                                                                 

If you are having difficulties when registering,                                                                                                                                                                                               please contact Joan McLean - phone: 828-231-4340  email:  dozzer55@gmail.com


This month we will be reading  Circe by Madeline Miller                                                                                    
Discussion Leader:  Deborah Williams.       

 
Book Selection for January:  Turn of the Key

 
Thursday, January 8     1pm
We will be meeting via ZOOM.
Please sign up on the website and join to see the faces we miss so much.

Swappers
 
Monday, January 11
11 am (Please note time change)
This will be a daytime ZOOM meeting.
Please sign up on the webpage.

Bunco #2
green bunco dice
Monday, January 18
10:00 -12 noon
Hostess: Andrea Woods
1909 Crestgate Dr.
Waxhaw, NC 28173
Limit 12
 
      
 

Register on the website for this Bunco#2 group.  You can see the registered players in this group to see if there is room to join this fun event.  Lots of fun, chatter, and food ! 

 

Contact Interest Chair if you want to be on a sub list.

 
  

1/1-Carol Stebbins
1/3-Lesley Post
1/7-Patti Benz
1/11-Suzanne Friedman
1/13-Maree Howe
1/14-Ann Morris
1/18-Diane Healey
1/24-Mary Randle
1/26-Lynn Jeffery
1/29-Terry Diego

To look at the calendar, please visit:  Calendar