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Newcomers’ Oasis March 2014

The monthly newsletter of the Newcomers’ Club of Salt Lake City, Inc.

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

MARCH LUNCH EON 2

MEMBERS’ NEWS 3

ACTIVITIES:

Book Clubs 4

Coffee Groups 4

Genealogy 6

Food/Wine 5-6

Singles 6

Outings 6

RMSG 10

GAMES AND SPORTS:

Sing-a-Long 6

Bridge 7

Bunco 7

Hand & Foot 7

Mah-jongg 7

Gaming Unplugged 8

Pinochle 8

Golf/Snowshoeing 8

Hiking/Skiing 8

Volunteer 9

Business Referrals 12-13

Bulletin Board 13

Club Information 14

March Calendar 15

Mission Statement

The Newcomers’ Club of Salt Lake

City, Inc. is an organization that

promotes, extends and supports

civic, social, patriotic, and charita-

ble endeavors in the community.

M A R C H 2 0 1 4

Visit our website:

newcomersclubsaltlakecity.org

Visit THE BULLETIN BOARD on 3

Beware of the Ides of March. (Shakespeare)

Beware of the Ides of March sounds so ominous,

doesn't it? In actuality, every month has an Ides (often the

15th). The 15th of March became so notorious because of

the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 BC. The death of

Caesar made the Ides of March a turning point in Roman

history, as one of the events that marked the transition from

the historical period known as the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire.

This month is also known for March Madness! This refers

to the breeding season of the European hare. Generally nocturnal

and shy in nature, these hares change their behavior in the spring,

when they can be seen in broad daylight chasing one another

around fields and meadows. During this spring frenzy, they can be

seen striking one another with their paws (boxing). For a long

time, this had been thought to be competition between males, but closer ob-

servation has revealed it is usually a female hitting a male, either to show she

is not yet ready to mate or as a test of his determination. Sounds vaguely fa-

miliar. And in the United States it refers to events surrounding the single-

elimination Division I college basketball tournament.

Additionally, March contains one of my favorite holidays... St. Patrick's

Day. There is a bit of "blarney" in all of us whether we are Irish or not. The

Executive Committee and myself (mostly me; they just went along) thought

we should celebrate this event in someway. So in place of our regular Tues-

day luncheon, we will be hosting a dinner dance on Saturday, March 15th.

So, dig out those Kiss Me I'm Irish buttons and join us for some Irish Stew,

Corned Beef & Cabbage and fun! All of the details are contained on page

two.

For the last couple of months, the Nominating Committee has been hard at

work to put together a slate of Officers to be voted on for next fiscal year's

Executive Committee. This year the committee members are Nancy

Ramsdell (Chair), Sophia Palmer, Edwina Rosenbusch, Lynda Fletcher, Marian

McFarlin and Jean Davies. This is not an easy task and for some reason, gets

harder each year. I want to thank them for all their efforts. The slate they

have come up with for your approval is:

President Alan Fletcher

First Vice President Pat England

Second Vice President Melanie Zinninger

Treasurer Becky Bock

Secretary Pete Harmon

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassination_of_Julius_Caesar

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Periodization

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Republic

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Empire

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_hare

Newcomers’ Club of Salt Lake City, Inc.


Reservations—March Luncheon Dinner—$22.00 per person

Please fill in the requested information and mail with your check payable to

Newcomers Club to Kathryn Miller, 1142 West 200 North, #A110,

Centerville, UT 84014. Reservations with payment must be received by

Monday, March 10. No refunds will be given for cancellations made within

seven days of the luncheon. Phone 801-554-0447.

_________________________________________ Member New Member Guest Entrée #____

Name Phone # (Please circle one)







DATE: Saturday, March 15

PLACE: Vina’s Totem Steakhouse

538 South Redwood Road, SLC

TIME: 6:30 PM Gather for drinks before dinner,

CASH BAR only.

7:00 PM Dinner

COST: $22.00 per person-includes tax and

gratuity.

March Luncheon

Dinner

Saturday, March 15

USE FORM BELOW TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS

MENU

Entrée 1 Traditional Corned Beef, Baby Red

Potatoes with dill and butter, and cabbage Entrée 2 Irish Stew

All choices served with tossed salad, pasta salad, rolls and

butter. Dessert will be St. Patty’s Cake-and no-it’s not

green...but your pitcher of beer can be, if you want. RSVP and

payment must be received by Monday, March 10.

Easy access from I-15, I-215, and I-80 West, and

located south of North Temple. From free-

ways, take Redwood Rd. exit, head south and

Totem’s will be on your right.

The Steakhouse private entrance is located on

the front side, north corner. The Steakhouse is

on the ground level, no stairs so get your danc-

ing shoes ready to go! Parking both in front of

the building and the rear, access under canopy.

We’ve got a special event for you to

launch the 2014 spring season—it’s

a dinner dance for St. Patty’s Day!

Irish dinner, bagpipers will visit, and

a deejay to spin tunes!!

Outing with Betty and Marilyn Newcomers’ Women Golfers



MEMBER NEWS Marian McFarlin Social Secretary

Tel: 801-269-1589 [email protected]

NEW MEMBERS

Johnson, Halli & Mel 385 282-8219

160 South 600 East, Apt. #200, Salt Lake City, UT

84102

E-Mail:

Interests: Book Clubs, Bridge Groups, Coffee Groups,

Community Service, Hiking/Walking, Mah-

Jongg, Skiing/Snowshoeing. Other: Travel,

Scrabble, Museum/Arts/Plays. Involvement:

Committees, Welcoming People at

Lunch eons.

Moved from: Texas Date Joined: 1/6/2014

MacKay, Constance 801 274-2606

2991 East 4505 South, Holladay, UT 84117

E-Mail: [email protected]

Interests: Book Clubs, Bridge Groups, Coffee Groups,

Hiking/Walking, RMSG, Singles Group,

Skiing/Snowshoeing. Involvement: Welcome

people at Luncheons.

Moved from: Pennsylvania Date Joined: 1/6/2014

Meigs, Jan & Edward 702 219-7221

9571 Hidden Point Drive, Sandy, UT 84070


Interests: Book Clubs, Bunco, Community Service,

Food & Wine Groups, Hiking/Walking, Mah-

Jongg, Skiing/Snowshoeing. Other: Dominos.

Involvement: Welcoming People at Lunch

eons, Interest/Group Leader.

Moved from: Las Vegas, NV Date Joined: 1/17/2014

Stroup, Doris 801 261-3748

267 East Ailee Lane, Salt Lake City, UT 84107


Interests: Coffee Groups, Community Service, Food &

Wine Groups, Genealogy, RMSG, Singles

Group. Other: Photography. Involvement:

Welcome People at Luncheons.

Moved from: Hampton, VA Date Joined: 1/26/2014

ADDRESS/PHONE/EMAIL CHANGES

Berry, Jo Anne & Colin 801 738-7538

6658 West Mockingbird Way, Florence, AZ 85132


PHONE CHANGES

Mack, Rose Marie 801 904-2329

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY UPDATES

Marian McFarlin is home and doing fine following a successful corneal transplant. We wish you a complete

and speedy recovery.

Carol Harmon is home nursing a broken ankle caused by a skiing accident. Carol’s break was a 'double

break' to her 'tibia'- lower leg. She is now recovering from surgery and looking forward to being able to

'start weight-bearing' soon. She reports Pete's got excellent care-taking skills, and has been demonstrating

those well.

John Hammel recently had surgery and is now recovering at Promises Hospital of Salt Lake at LDS Hospital.

He's expected to be there another couple of weeks and then return home. He loves cards and phone calls.

His phone # is 801-408-7427 and his mailing address is Promises Hospital, 8th Ave & C Street, Room 427,

Salt Lake City, UT 84143.

Carol Munk Membership Data Base

Tel: 801-878-7090 [email protected]

Dick and Julie Codell

hosted the January

Smiling Grapes



MORNING BOOK GROUP

This group usually meets the fourth TUESDAY at 10:00 am.

WHEN: Tuesday, March 25 at 10:00 A. M.

Please call Carmen Courtney at 801-947-7670 to find out the book and meeting place.

Carmen Courtney 801-947-7670

[email protected]

Sheila Lauerhass 801-590-8956

March 2014 Activities

COFFEE KLATCH Every MONDAY morning at 9:30 am come in, sit down and have a

cup of coffee. Join new and old friends for a morning treat and good

conversation. We meet at Einstein Brothers Bagels at 7176 S. Union Park Avenue (1300 East) near

Wal-Mart and In & Out Burger.

Call for more information.

Barbara Cochran 801-273-7621

[email protected]

COFFEE WANDERERS This friendly women’s group meets every Wednesday from 9:30-11:00 am. We

meet at a different coffee shop each week. Please come and enjoy a cup of cof-

fee with us. Not only will you experience new places, but you will learn your

way around Salt Lake City. Ann and Barbara are just a call or an email away.

March 5 — Hidden Peaks Coffee and Roasting Co., 4879 S. Redwood Rd., Taylorsville.

March 12 — Paradise Bakery—1010 E. 2100 S., Sugarhouse

March 19 — Corner Bakery, west side of S. Fashion Place Mall

March 26 — Salt Lake Roasting Co., 320 E. 400 S., SLC

Ann Charat 801-808-2043

[email protected]

Barbara Huppe 801-272-2784

[email protected]

NUMBER 1 LADIES BOOK CLUB W HEN: Wednesday, March 26, 7:00 P.M.

READING: The Burgess Boys by Elizabeth Strout

REVIEWER Margo Chapman

HOSTESS: Trish Mead, 6451 S. 1300 W., Taylorsville

WINE: Polly Hough

RSVP: Trish at [email protected] or 801-281-5509

BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS

Lea Cotter - Activities Chair 801-930-9740

News items for this section should be submitted to:

Lea by email to [email protected]

COFFEE GROUPS

Trish Mead 801-281-5509

[email protected]

We wore pashminas and ate Indian

food at Jody's house while Suzanne

led a discussion on life in Mumbai

for Behind the Beautiful Forevers.

Author of Devil’s Trill, Gerald

Elias with Trish Mead and Mary

Leaper

Mumbai is where?

mailto:[email protected]



GOURMET

Do you enjoy exploring new recipes, eating great meals and meeting

new friends? If so, Gourmet is the group for you.

In Gourmet-groups of people come together once a month to share a good meal.

This group usually meets on the first Saturday of the month. If the first Saturday of the month falls on a

holiday weekend, Gourmet is held on the second Saturday of the month.

As a participant of Gourmet you can expect to be a host home (for 8 or more people) at least once

during the season. The season runs from September through June.

Each month 2-3 hosts get together to plan a meal. The host prepares the entree and individuals attending

the dinner bring a menu item and their own beverage.

Contact Sue and Jeff for more details.

Next Gourmet meets Saturday, March 1 at 6:30 PM

Sue & Jeff Zimmerman 801-942-1266

[email protected]

SATURDAY NITE LIVE SUPPER CLUB

Once a month - usually the second Saturday - a fun group of

Newcomers’ gathers to enjoy a potluck meal together in a member’s

home. The host simply cleans house (or not!), provides dishes and

utensils, opens the door, and the party begins!

WHEN: Saturday, March 8 at 6:30 PM

HOST: Kem and Pat England

WHERE: 1598 Rolling Green Rd, Draper

RSVP: Kem or Pat at 801-523-3819

LIMIT: 20

Each attendee is asked to choose a dish sufficient to serve 10 - 12 people as part of

one of the courses of the dinner as well as their choice of drink.

Elaine Currey - 801-268-8632

[email protected]

Glenda Brookfield - 801-205-8452

[email protected]

FOOD AND WINE GROUPS

Membership Protection

Soliciting business at Newcomers’ Club functions is prohibited. Members’ names, street or email addresses or phone

numbers may not be used or furnished to any business organization, charitable or civic, for any purpose other than

Club business.



We meet monthly for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The day and time are selected by

the host or hostess and published in the newsletter.

WHEN: Thursday, March 27 at 6 PM

WHERE: Michelangelo Ristorante,

3005 South Highland, SLC

RESERVATIONS: Susan Olszanski 801-410-4270

Gail Senteney

801-256-0530

[email protected]

Meeting at the Family History Library is by arrangement with Ruth. Learn how to do

your own genealogical research, enhance some research you may have already

started, or find out how to use the vast genealogical resources available to the public.

There are no fees.

SMILING GRAPES Enjoy an evening of tasting your favorite wine and hors d’oeuvres. A

single person may bring either an appetizer or a bottle of wine.

Couples bring both.

HOST: Mary Largent

WHEN: FRIDAY, March 21 at 7 pm

WHERE: 1208 E. Tiger Eye Drive, Sandy

RSVP: Mary by Tuesday, March 18 — 801-501-0121

WINE: Your favorite

Kathie & Hugh Zumbro 801-262-7739

[email protected]

Marilyn & Hank Merrill 801-572-1072

[email protected]

FOOD AND WINE GROUPS , CONTINUED

CONNECTIONS

OUTING WITH MARILYN AND BETTY

GENEALOGY

Ruth Stone 801-299-1561

[email protected]

We have an invitation to see John Price’s collection of fine automobiles in his

Speed Museum. Those of you who attended the special exhibit of some of his

automobiles at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts during the summer of 2012, know

that he has a unique collection of one-of-a–kind historic automobiles. You only saw a portion of his collec-

tion at UMFA. Join us on Monday, March 10 for a guided tour of his museum to see his complete collec-

tion. Our guide will be Jim Williams, the curator of the museum and John Price’s Executive Assistant. He is

very knowledgeable about the collection. We hope you will join us for this interesting and informative tour.

WHEN: Monday, March 10, 2014. At 10:30 a.m.

WHERE: Museum of Speed, 165 E 600S, behind the Ken Garff, automotive dealership

CARPOOL: Shopko/ Red Lobster Parking Lot, 1300 E. and I-80. Meet at 10:00 a.m.

LUNCH: To be determined.

RSVP: Marilyn 801-266-1222 or Betty 801-566-772

Marilyn Heiner 801-266-1222

Betty Allen 801-566-7722

Members should bring enough food to allow wine to be consumed and still be able to drive home safely.

NEW! SING-A-LONG

Have you ever wanted to join a Sing-A-Long group? Here’s your chance to join in the fun. If you have an

instrument , bring it along. Phylliss McGuirk will play the piano and Warren Gilmour will play instruments.

Everyone is welcome.

WHEN: Friday, March 28, at 7 p.m. HOST: Karen Jurgens

WHERE: 15381 So. Falcon Point Court, Draper

RSVP: Karen Jurgens 801-571-5636 or [email protected]

Couples bring an appetizer and beverage.

Singles bring one or the other.




March Games & Sports

BRIDGE FOR FUN!

For singles and couples - men and women - this group is for members who play

bridge just for the fun of it – all levels of players are welcome! We meet on the

third Wednesday of each month in members' homes. Participants bring appetizers; drinks and dessert

are provided by the hosting member. Eating/socializing begin at 6:00 pm with bridge beginning by 6:30

pm. Please don’t hesitate to call to get in on a FUN night of Bridge.

BUDDY BRIDGE

“Buddy Bridge” runs from September through April. Partial proceeds

from the $10 registration fee are donated to charity with the rest going

to end-of-year prize money. Daytime and “couples” evening bridge are

played. For more information, contact Sharon or Susan.

Sharon Hanson 801-278-1112

[email protected]

Susan Romney 801-583-1560

[email protected]

Bunco is a game that requires little skill. Fun is the goal. We meet at 11:30 am the

second Friday of the month in a member’s home. Our hostess provides appetiz-

ers and dessert. Please call Gail if you would like to be added to our Friday’s substitu-

tion list.

Monday Bunco will be played on the fourth Monday at 11:30 am. A host-

ing member will provide a light lunch after which the game and good times

begin. Please call April for the current month’s location. The group is full at this

time, but if you would like to be on the substitute list, please let April or Chris know.

April Clissold 801-277-1670


Chris Twite 801-363-3605

This group meets on Wednesdays at 11:30 am for lunch at Applebees on Fort Un-

ion and 1300 East and then plays until around 3:00 pm. This is a mind-provoking game

which originated in China. We would love to introduce you to the game. New to the

club and beginning players are welcome. Please call Ruth for more information.

Ruth Spiegel - 801-943-3556

[email protected]

Gail Senteney

801-256-0530

[email protected]

WHEN: Third Saturday of each month at 7:00 pm.

WHERE: Call Betty Green for location and further information

Ed & Betty Green 801-254-9022

MARATHON BRIDGE

The Marathon Bridge season begins in September and ends in May. We use

party bridge rotation and scoring - it is not duplicate. You need to know how

to play bridge: you will not be happy if you are a complete beginner. Men are encouraged to join! We begin on the second Thursday of each month at

10:00 am. All games are played at the Golden Corral at 7200 S and 700 E. It costs $13.00 per month for

lunch and prizes. We are no longer taking regular members for this season: send an email or call to be put

on the substitute list.

Paulette & Ted Roche

Tel: 801-930-5387

[email protected]

Paulette Roche Tel: 801-930-5387

[email protected]

Carol Munk Tel: 801-878-7090

[email protected]

Renee Goudie: Tel: 801-278-7530

BRIDGE

Jody Andes - Games and Sports Chair

News items for this section should be submitted to Jody Andes Tel: 801-561-0822 [email protected]

BUNCO

HAND AND FOOT

MAH-JONGG

INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN A NEW SPORT OR GAME?

CONTACT JODY AT 801-561-0822 OR

[email protected], AND WE’LL SEE IF WE CAN GET A GROUP STARTED!



SATURDAY EVENING PINOCHLE Everyone is invited to play the second Saturday of each month at 7:00 pm. We play

with 4-5-6 at a table, depending on how many sign up. Each person is asked to bring an

appetizer to share, and we take turns hosting. Call the Wednesday before for details.

LADIES’ AFTERNOON PINOCHLE Pinochle begins at 11:30 am when the hostess will serve a light lunch and dessert.

The group plays the fourth Thursday of each month and is open to newcomers. If

you are interested in playing, please give Jeanne or Katie a call.

Pat Hopkins - 801-5711916

Dodi Cavaness - 801-255-1839

Jeanne Schmidt @ 801-571-6717

Katie Smith 801-446-9566

[email protected]

FRIDAY SNOWSHOEING Join us for a fun outing in the mountains. Snow conditions are excellent. Everyone is

invited to participate. Meeting time is 9:30 a. m. each Friday. Notification of each week’s

snowshoe outing will be by email. If you are new to snowshoeing, that’s not a problem.

Most of the trails are snow covered roads and/or easy trails. Contact Sophia to get on the

distribution list for email

RMSG CASUAL HIKING/WALKING/SHOWSHOEING This group hikes or snowshoes on Fridays when weather allows. Geri will send out notic-

es a day or two before. All are welcome. If you are interested but not on the list, please

contact Geri either by phone or email.

Sophia Palmer

Home 801-268-2126

Cell 801-554-2506

[email protected]

Geri McConaughy

801-313-1278

[email protected]

PINOCHLE

HIKING/SNOWSHOEING

DOWNHILL SKIING

We are skiing each Thursday, rotating around the valley. We meet at 8:45 at the ward

house at 3100 E. Little Cottonwood Road (9900 S.) for Alta/Snowbird; Smith's on Ben-

gal; and 3500 E. for Brighton/Solitude. Meet at 8:30 at Smith's on 33rd near REI for PC/

DV. We will carpool as much as possible to save our air and gas. Please call Mary Ann or Barb by Wed. night if you

are going. We will ski where the best snow is that week, rotating as much as possible. Contact Barb at barbhart-

[email protected] to be on the weekly notification of resort destination

Barb Hartman 801-571-0330

Mary Ann Clark 801-943-9471

NEW! GAMING UNPLUGGED

A new, fun activity is in the works! Many of us grew up playing games with families

and friends. If you would like to gather once a month with like-minded people to

learn, socialize, and keep your brain sharp, this is the group for you. This new activi-

ty features a different board, card or brain game each month hosted in members'

homes at 7:00 pm on the second Friday of the month. If you are interested in hearing more about this group,

contact Nancy or Melanie

Nancy Cygan 630-346-6089

[email protected]

Melanie Zinninger 801-875-7351

[email protected]

The World Renowned Salt Lake City

Newcomers’ Bunco Team. The members of the Coffee Klatch

know how to start the week.

Everyone smiles at

Smiling Grapes





Community Resources

To see pictures in color, opt to have your Oasis delivered by email. Notify Carol

Munk that you would like your Oasis via email—[email protected].

Newsletters in color may also be found on the website

newcomersclubsaltlakecity.org

Save this Date: April 8, 2014 Luncheon and Spring Fashion Show

Presented By:

chico’s Visit the store at the Gateway Mall

I am on a mission to find and supply Huntsman's Cancer Center with as many knitted or crochet hats that

we can make. For any of you that can make hats, please join me and my family in making these for the unfor-

tunate people that are without their hair after infusions, especially this time of the year. We need hats for

men, women and children.

Please contact me if you can help.

Della Roberts (801) 501-9346 or [email protected]



RMSG Officers and Contacts Chair: Gordon Berggren 801-583-7648

[email protected] Treasurer: Bob Heiner 801-266-1222

Email, RMSG News & Events:

Tom Rosenbusch [email protected] Luncheons: Jeanne Peterson 801-359-9884

Lunch Wine: Mike Elnicky 801-571-5686

Supper Club: Mary Leaper 801-255-9580

Jo Ann Horgan 801-265-0658

Day Away: Marilyn Heiner 801-266-1222

Betty Allen 801-566-7722

Casual Hiking: Geri McConaughy 801-313-1278

[email protected]

Sunday Brunch: Rosemary Yuhasz 801-262-2687

ROMEOS: Tom Rosenbusch 801-262-2345

Historian: Tom & Edwina Rosenbusch

801-262-2345

RMSG Liaison: Maureen Godfrey 801-924-3570

[email protected]

Member News: Warren Gilmour 801-566-2430

[email protected]

SUNDAY BRUNCH

WHEN: Sunday, March 2 @ 10:00 am

WHERE: Golden Corral, 655 East Fort Union Blvd, Midvale

RSVP: Rosemary Yuhasz @ 801-262-2687

TUESDAY LUNCHEON

WHEN: Tuesday, March 18

HOSTS: Luana Chapman and Marge Saunders

WHERE: Joe Morley’s Smoked Beef & Bar-B-Q

100 W Center Street (7720 South) in Midvale

Located on Main Street in Midvale, although it is called

Center Street. It is on the north side of the street.

There is ample parking.

TIME: 11:45 a. m. Social (wine as usual) and 12:00 noon lunch

COST: $15.00 per person-includes tax and gratuity

MENU: 1. Bar-B-Q beef served on a roll

2. Vegetarian portabella mushroom burger

Both items include baked beans, potato salad, and

coleslaw—-buffet style. Ice cream pie for dessert.

Soda or coffee.

RSVP: Indicate choice of entrée on check. Make checks

payable to RMSG for $15.00. Checks must be

received by Friday, March 14. Mail checks to Marge

Saunders, 4899 Colony Drive, Holladay, UT 84117.

RMSG SUPPER CLUB—-SUNDAY BRUNCH

WHEN: Sunday, March 23

WHERE: Old Farm Community Center at 601 East 4110 South

TIME: 11:00 A.M.

HOSTS: Eddie & John Ellison AND Betty & Ed Green

RSVP: Mary Leaper—-Main Dishes/Appetizers—

801-255-9580

JoAnn Horgan—-Salads/Desserts—-801-265-0658

DO NOT CALL BEFORE MARCH 1

LIMIT: 35

ROMEOS* SATURDAY BREAKFAST

Retired Old Men Eating Out

WHEN: Saturday, March 15 @ 9:30 am

WHERE: Millcreek Café, 3084 E 3300 S

INFO: Call Tom Rosenbusch @ 801-262-2345 or email him

at [email protected]

SEE OTHER PAGES IN THE OASIS FOR

INFORMATION ABOUT ACTIVITIES AND

EVENTS THAT ARE HAPPENING IN

FEBRUARY

Retired Members Social Group (RMSG)

Betty Thompson March 8

Joyce Maurer March 14

Gene Cude March 21

Gordon Berggren March 22

Lynn and Shirley

Shafer celebrated

their 66th wedding

anniversary at the

Asian Star luncheon

on January 21.



President, Alan Fletcher

Alan Fletcher has been selected by your Nominating Committee to stand for election as President

of the Newcomers’ Club of Salt Lake City, Inc. for the 2014–15 year. Alan is a recovering lawyer

after having been engaged in the private, corporate and governmental practices of law for forty-two

years in the States of Utah, Washington and Colorado. Most of his practice related to public lands

and the extractive industries. Alan and his wife, Lynda, (also a Past President) returned to Salt Lake

City in 1999; they are the proud parents of two sons and a daughter and six grandchildren whose

families reside in Rock Springs, WY, Sammamish, WA and Salt Lake City.

Alan notes that, if he is elected President for the coming term, he will be the third President in four years to

have served twice. He believes that is moving in the wrong direction. As is obvious from its name, Newcom-

ers’ always needs new blood in the form of new memberships in order to bring together new and old mem-

bers of our community. It is just as important that we bring new blood into our leadership. Not only does

this Club not run itself, it needs new members from its ranks to bring new ideas and concepts to fruition.

First Vice President, Pat England

I have been a member of Newcomer's for about eight years. In that time my husband, Kem and I have met

many wonderful people and had some memorable experiences. I have served on the Executive Board as First

V.P, and twice as a special events coordinator.

Kem and I are both from faraway Tooele but made the trek (separately) to Salt Lake over twenty years ago.

We both enjoy our Newcomer's friendships and events.

I am looking forward to serving on the board again and hope to make it a great year!

Treasurer, Rebecca (Becky) Bock

My family moved to Utah in July of 2011 and I joined Newcomers Club in September, 2013. My

only regret is I didn’t join sooner! I’m originally from Southern California where I grew up in

Monrovia and remained for 40 years until we began relocating for my husband’s job at Farmers

Insurance. I have a daughter, 21 and a son, 18. After living in both Nebraska and Minnesota for

two years each, we were ready to head back west where we are most comfortable. In Nebraska,

I was involved in the New Neighbors League and served as Secretary of the board for one year.

In Minnesota, I was involved in the St. Paul Area New Residents Club and was nominated to serve as

Webmaster but had to withdraw upon learning we were relocating to Utah. I have been a stay-at-home

mom for 20 years, prior to that working as an Executive Assistant in hospital administration and insurance.

Secretary, Pete Harmon

I moved here from New York in 2010. I was heavily involved in the Boy Scouts in NY and found it

to be totally different here and not what I was used to. Carol and I joined Newcomers about a year

later for the activities and I later got involved with advertising. We both participate in Smiling

Grapes, hiking/ snowshoeing and Gourmet.

Nominees for 2014-2015 Newcomers’ Officers

Second Vice President, Melanie Zinninger

We came to Salt Lake City last year from Atlanta. This is our first experience with the west and

it's outdoor culture, grand vistas and laid back life style, which we are enjoying tremendously.

The Newcomers' Club has been a great vehicle to fast track us toward meeting new people,

enjoying some fun activities and hopefully making long lasting friendships.

I've enjoyed the Mah-Jongg group, the Coffee Wanders and Pinochle group and I look forward to

participating in more activities this year.

It was kind of you to ask me to help out as an officer and I will do my best to keep up the same quality of

service you have had from previous officers. I only hope this job comes with some extra brain cells, so I can

remember everyone's name.



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Bulletin Board This is a service for all Newcomers who might have something to sell, want to buy some-

thing or looking for a travel companion, want a group to get together for some activity.

Try this space on the: Oasis Bulletin Board. Contact Email: [email protected]

Ann Holloway, Secretary 1786 Laurelhurst Drive

Salt Lake City UT 84108 801-486-7036

[email protected]

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Sunday Services

8:30 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

Sunday School

9:30 a.m. Newcomers’ Club of

Salt Lake City is

grateful to the Session

for the use of the

church meeting hall to

hold our monthly

board meetings.

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Membership Information

Newcomers to the Salt Lake area are eligible for

membership in the Club at any time. A prospective

member may attend as a guest to any three social

functions, such as luncheons, parties, sports, games,

etc. Membership in the Newcomers’ Club is required

for attendance at other functions after these three

initial guest visits. The Newcomers’ membership/fiscal year begins on

June 1 and ends May 31 of the following year. Dues

are currently $30 payable by June 1 of the current

membership year. Renewal notices are sent out in

March. If membership renewals are not received by June 1, a

member is considered to be non-current. Only

current members appear in the annual directory,

receive monthly newsletters, and are allowed to

participate in Newcomers’ activities. A late fee of $10

will be assessed to those who turn in their renewal

fees late. Dues for new members who join in March, April, or

May are $40, which pays through May 31 of the

following year. Prospective members may call the NEWCOMERS’

INFORMTION LINE at 801-261-5656 and leave a

message or visit us at newcomersclubsaltlakecity.org.

New membership checks are payable to

Newcomers’ Club and are to be sent to JoAnn Albro,

3294 Lower Huntly Way, West Jordan, UT 84088 Renewal checks are payable to Newcomers’ Club

and are to be sent to: Carol Munk 10573 South 3010

West, South Jordan UT 84095.

2013-2014 Executive Board Debbie Reeves - President

801-573-5352 [email protected]

Gail Senteney - First Vice President

801- 256-0530 [email protected]

Carol Cook - Second Vice President


Linda Cropp - Secretary


Linda Rogers - Treasurer


2013-2014 General Board Activities Lea Cotter 801-930-9740 [email protected]

Advertising/Marketing Pete Harmon 801-883-9886 [email protected]

Community Resources

Directory Jean Davies 801-566-8060 [email protected]

Games and Sports Jody Andes 801-561-0822 [email protected]

Greeter Katherine Kounalis 385-227-1765 [email protected]

Historian Sophia Palmer 801-268-2126 [email protected] Hospitality Jeanie Petersen 801-944-1204 [email protected]

InterWeb Coordinator

Mailing Christel Sysak 801-943-0316 [email protected]

Membership Database & Renewals Carol Munk 801-878-7090 [email protected]

Membership/Mentor & New Members JoAnn Albro 801-280-8977 [email protected]

Newsletter Editor Hank Merrill 801-572-1072 [email protected]

Parliamentarian Alan Fletcher 801-581-9123 [email protected]

Past President Nancy Ramsdell 801-571-0118 [email protected]

Reservations Kathryn Miller 801–554-0447 [email protected]

RMSG Liaison Maureen Godfrey 801-924-3570 [email protected]

Social Secretary Marian McFarlin 801-269-1589 [email protected]

Newsletter Information Submissions: Please submit to appropriate group/

activity chairperson. General interest items may be

submitted to the Executive Board for approval. The

Executive Board meets the last Tuesday of the month.

Newsletters are mailed between the 10th-15th of the

month for the subsequent month. Deadlines for all

submissions are noted on the newsletter monthly

calendar. Please contact the chairperson responsible for

a particular event for more details.

Missed newsletter/change of address: Call

Carol Munk 801-878-7090 or [email protected]

Advertising Inquiries: Pete Harmon,

@ 801-833-9886 or [email protected]

Rates may be found on our website.

The Board meets on the first Tuesday of the month at

Cottonwood Presbyterian Church, 1580 E. Vine Street

(6100 S.) at 10:00 a.m. Members are welcome to

attend.



Monday Tuesday

1 Gourmet

2 RMSG Sunday Brunch

3 Coffee Klatch

5 Coffee Wanderers

Mah-Jongg

6 Skiing

7 Snowshoeing

9

10

Coffee Klatch Outing with Betty

& Marilyn

12 Coffee Wanderers

Mah-Jongg

13

Marathon Bridge

Skiing

14 Snowshoeing

Bunco Gaming

Unplugged

15 Hand & Foot

Romeos Luncheon

Dinner

16 Oasis

Deadline

17 Coffee Klatch

18 RMSG

Luncheon

19 Coffee Wanderers

Mah-Jongg Bridge for Fun

20

Skiing

21 Snowshoeing

Smiling Grapes

22

23 RMSG

24 Coffee Klatch

Bunco

25 Morning

Book Club

Thursday Friday Saturday

Help Us Please We may occasionally need to send an important and pos-

sibly urgent notice to our membership. The quickest way

to do this is by email. If you haven’t given us your email

address, please send it to Carol Munk. If you wish to be

contacted this way only for important and urgent matters,

we promise to honor that request. Your email will not

show in the Club directory if you don’t want it published.

26 Coffee Wanderers

Mah-Jongg #1 Ladies Book

Club

27 Skiing

Ladies Pinochle

Connections

for Singles

28 Snowshoeing Sing-A-Long

29

Wednesday

4

General

Board

Meeting

8 Pinochle

Sat. Nite Live

11

30 31 Coffee Klatch



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