August 2021 THE CAROLINIAN
Editor: Jeanne Deiger nfcnewsletter21@gmail.com |  | President's Message
I cannot believe it is August already! The days are long and hot, so I hope you are keeping busy and
cool.
Reminder: Your membership renewal is due by July 31st . We want every one of you back this year!!
The new directory will be printed soon, and you want to make sure your name is included in it. We had
six brand new members this month and hope to have more in the near future!
I am pleased to announce that the Board voted to continue our relationship with Bright Blessings as our
Community Service project this year. The Board felt the continuity with an organization was a benefit to
the organization and to New Friends of Carolina. The needs of this organization have greatly increased
in the aftermath of the pandemic. Diane McCartney and Libby Joyce are continuing in their role as
chairs of this project. Be on the watch for some wonderful service opportunities from these talented
members.
Last month I told you about a new Interest Group called Monday Milers. They have a date for their first
walk, August 23rd . They plan to meet on the 4th Monday of each month, so sign up on the calendar and
join them for an invigorating walk!
The August Monthly Membership Luncheon will be on summer break. The September Luncheon will be
back at Bonefish Grill with a great speaker, so be ready to sign up.
Join a new group; start a new group. Let’s make New Friends of Carolina the group that makes your day!
Susan Brandenburg
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Vice President of Membership
"The better part of one's life consists of his friendships"
by Abraham Lincoln
This says it all, doesn't it? This is what our group is all about!! New and old friends!
A huge and warm welcome goes out to our latest new members: Kristen Pacilio, Judy DiLiddo, Lisa Byrne, Kathy Sedon, Nancy Bakke and Carolyn Sheridan.
They are jumping right in and getting involved in our interest groups so I thank you now for making them feel welcome!
Andrea Woods
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From the NFC Newsletter Archives:
NFC had various fundraisers in its early years to support the costs of membership brochures and the costs of producing and mailing newsletters each month. One of the first efforts was selling one-pound bags of pecans for $5. Auction of items donated by members raised $957 withe the help of an auctioneer in the early 1990's. Sponsors were sought for the newsletter. Businesses such as Cameo Limousine Inc., an interior custom decorator, reality companies, and Discovery Place supported the NFC newsletter. A few years later, the board voted to cease advertisements in the newsletter, "As membership has increased the demand for advertising has also increased. Since we are a social organization, whose primary goal is to assist new residents in adjusting to a new environment, we do not feel that the purpose of the newsletter should be to advertise, but rather to inform our members of upcoming activities and provide helpful information."
In February 1992, it was reported that the Homes for the Holidays House Tour was a great success and raised money for the club operations. Other 1990s - early 2000s projects included selling Entertainment Books of discount coupons for $23 and a NFC cookbook created by members submissions sold for $14. Note cards with scenes of Charlotte and Lake Norman featuring the beautiful black & white photography of an artistic NFC member sold in packets of 10 for $10.
And finally, after holding a contest for a New Friends design to use on clothing, a winner was announced who created a design showing the outline of the North Carolina and South Carolina and the words "New Friends of Carolina". The design was described as "a rectangular box with colors of dark navy, teal and black on a white background". The newsletter article continued to state that the design would look "fabulous" on our line of products. Unfortunately, the products were not listed.
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Thursday, August 5th, 2021
10:00 AM
Home of Louise Carter - 704-453-1041
904 Sternbridge Drive
Concord, NC 28025
This meeting is for all elected Board Members and Standing Committee Chairs.
Please register by on the website.
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Care and Concern
The month of June cards were sent to several of our members. Elaine Segarra, Angie Glender and Moira Yeager. The club continued to take meals to Moira but she has requested to not receive meals during the month of July. We will start the sign up again for August. Please watch for an e-blast to sign up.
Several of our members attended the funeral of Dolly Bidwan. Dolly was such an active part of our club and she will be missed. We will be sending a donation in her memory from the club.
Our Deepest Sympathies go out to Lori Herzhauser on the death of her mother. Please keep her and her family in your thoughts and prayers.
If you are aware of members in need of encouragement, services or cards, please let Lora Castello know.
|  | | HELP WANTED - We Need YOU !
We have a need for Interest Chairs in two popular groups. Both groups can have a Chair and a Co-Chair if you want. These groups cannot meet until we have an interest chair. If you are interested contact Susan Brandenberg susanb0424@gmail.com
Interest Chairs Needed:
Canasta - Day or Evening/Beginner or Expert. Your choice
Chick Flicks - Evening Movie Going Group. You pick day and time.
| | Combined Board Meeting and Welcome Coffee
First Welcome Coffee since January 2020!
All Board Members, Standing Committee Chairs and Interest Group Chairs are encouraged to attend.
September 2, 2021, St. Nektarios Greek Orthodox Church, 5108 Kuykendall Rd., Charlotte 28270.
Board Meeting will begin at 10:00 am and Welcome Coffee at 11:15 am.
Refreshments will be served.
Interest Chairs are very welcome to attend this meeting to learn what is happening in NFC and to share what is happening within your group.
| | MAH JONGG
Mah Jongg is a Chinese tile game that is played every Tuesday at McAlister's Deli in Blakeney. Players eat lunch at 1 PM and starting playing at 2 PM. Those who prefer not to eat lunch can come at 2 PM. Players are seated four per table.
For more information please contact Karen Poloniewicz, 704-256-9745.
| | | | Monday Milers - New Interest Group
This group will be meeting on the 4th Monday of the month at different venues to walk. During the summer months they will meet at Southpark mall to walk inside due to the weather.
Please be sure to have an emergency contact available.
August 24th - 9:00 - 10:00 meet at the Maggiano's entrance to the mall on Sharon Rd.
Questions please call Debbie Williams or Jan Pasek
Please register on the website so they know you plan to attend. If you need to cancel please cancel on the website or contact one of the interest chairs directly.
| | | CRAFTY CREATIONS -
Join the Crafty Creations gals for Tissue Paper Modern Art
When- Tuesday, August 17th, 10 - Noon
St. Nektarios Greek Orthodox Church - Spiritual Life Center
5108 Kuykendall Road
Charlotte, NC 28270
$10.00 per person includes all supplies and a small donation for use of the facility
| | No Luncheon in August, we look forward to seeing you in September
| No Ladies Night out in August, See you in September.
| SAVE THE DATE!
Thursday, August 12th, 1:00 - 3:00
ICE CREAM SOCIAL AND POOL PARTY!
Better Homes and Gardens would like to invite you to our annual Ice Cream Social
and Pool Party, to be held at the home of Jean Rottmann, 1174 Shelly Woods
Drive, Fort Mill, SC. On the 12th of August, from 1-3 PM.
We will be serving assorted flavors of ice cream, toppings, sprinkles, whipped
cream as well as bottled water. Cost for this event is $5.00 per person, payable at
the time of registration.
This event is limited to 20 people. If you wish to be added to a wait list, please
contact either Sandy Cummings, 704-321-2014, dan_sandy@windstream.net or
Karen Bearss, 704-770-1542, kbearss@carolina.rr.com.
Don’t forget your bathing suits – remember it’s a judgement free zone!
| Contract Rummy
Friday, August 20th, 12:30 - 3:30
Home of Sandi Cherrybone
9035 Grand Oak Drive
Charlotte, NC 28277
704-995-7237
Will play one or two games. $5.00 per game
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Friday, August 13th, 11:30 - 1:00
Emmett's Social Table
401 E. Main Street
Waxhaw, NC
704-233-7813
Please register on our webpage, so we can have an accurate account of attendance.
| | Golfers
Contact - Monya Thomas
monmonthomas@aol.com
No golf in August, See you in September
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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. | Book Swappers meets every other month.
See you in September
Contact:
Carol McPhee
704-321-0820 | | A THOUGHTFUL BOOK CLUB
Joan McLean
Wednesday, August 18th, 9:30 - 11:30
Home of Terri Hatcher
4920 Tory Pines Court
Charlotte, NC 28226
980-272-6749
August Book discussion- Olive Again by Elizabeth Strout
Discussion Leader:
Book selection for September: The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
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Thursday, August 12th, 1pm - 3:30pm
Home of Lin Celoni
6400 Antioch Court
Weddington, NC 28104
972-658-3635
| | Appetizers with Friends
Friday, August 21st, 7:00 - 9:00
Home of Susan & Joe Brandenburg
5513 Two Iron Drive
Matthews, NC 28104
704-408-0839
We are looking for people to host Appetizers with Friends in September. It's an easy fun event to host. We supply the wine glasses, you just provide paper products, water/soda. Contact Sue Howard for more information howard8@mlode.com
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Tuesday, August 24th, 2021
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Home of Lori Herzhauser
5026 Willing Court
Ft. Mill, SC 29707
704-953-5181
Limit 16
Must sign up on website. $5 to play
Contact Cinder Shay with Questions 904-382-8562
|  | Bunco #2
Monday, August 16th
10 am
Home of Jean Rottmann
1174 Shelley Woods Drive
Ft. Mill, SC 29707
516-578-2600
Limit 16
$5 to play
This group goes to lunch afterwards at a local restaurant. Please let the hostess know if you plan on going for lunch. Must register on the website. | | |
| WINERS and DINERS
Winers and Diners is a group for singles and couples that gathers one evening a month at a members home for cocktails and appetizers, followed by dinner out at a neighborhood restaurant. Group one is at capacity, but we are ready to start up a second group as soon as we have enough interested ladies to get one going. Sound fun? Contact Merry Lee to get on the list for this new group! We will also need a group leader, so if you're interested in getting involved with our club in a simple, low-key role, this is your opportunity!
For more information on this fun group, contact chairperson Merry Lee Wheeler at mlwheeler87@hotmail.com or 315-778-4545.
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NFC Web Tips
Monthly Website Tip
Resetting Your Password when You’ve Forgotten It
Recently I’ve received a couple of calls from club members asking how to reset their passwords on the NFC website, so here’s how to do that.
Log on the NFC app on your phone or iPad.
Note:The Login page appears.
- Click on Forgot My Username/Password.
Note:The Forgot Username/Password page appears.
- Enter your email address and your first name in the appropriate fields and click OK.
Note:A pop-up window tells you that your username and new password have been emailed to you.
- Click OK on the pop-up window.
Note:The Login page appears.
- Retrieve the user name and temporary password from your email and enter them into the appropriate fields on the Login page; then click Login.
Note:A pop-up window asks if you want to save your password to Google;
- Click Save.
Note:The User Name and Password page appears
- Enter your user name and a new password that you can easily remember in the appropriate fields; then check the box Remember me on this computer and click Save at the bottom of the page.
Note:Your user name and new password will now be saved.
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8/1 - Mary Jean Kushner
8/2 - Emily DeGnore
8/3 - Christine Ferguson
8/6 - Sandra Sherrard
8/6 - Kathy Couture
8/6 - Karen Bearss
8/7 - Trisha McGinn
8/12 - Marie Griffy
8/17 - Pam Puetz
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| 8/18 - Jeanne Deiger
8/18 - Sandra Riddle
8/19 - Karen Knaub
8/25 - Sandy Herberg
8/27 - Louise Palmer
8/28 - Pamela Smuder
8/29 - Julia Zaremski
8/30 - Grace Smith
8/31 - Joanne Walton
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