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September 2016 Page 1 NEW HORIZONS The official publication of The Newcomers Club of Raleigh, Inc. www.newcomersclubraleigh.org Message from the President September 2016 There comes a time when Autumn asks, “What have you been doing all summer?” To quote one of my favorite movies, it has been a “long hot summer” but respite from the heat will soon be here. I have enjoyed my summer but am now ready for the activities of Newcomers to fill my calendar. The first of many things that have occurred over July and August include a new streamlined website. The new website has many of the same features but the board feels it is easier to navigate for members and easier to find information for prospective members. It is necessary for all members to ask for WEBSITE ACCESS. Once given, you will be able to access the Member Services area. If you should misplace your newsletter, it will be easy to double check for your interest group meetings since the newsletters will be available at any time. The member directory will also appear under Member Services. It is very important that you check your name and information for accuracy and notify Sue Levy of any errors or changes. We have received several suggestions for new interest groups from antiques to quilting. Later in this letter you will find a listing of possible interest groups, a brief description of each and the contact information. The board hopes that at least one of these ideas will strike your fancy. Finally, mark your calendars for our Holiday Party scheduled for Friday December 9 at the Wakefield Country Club. More information on the party specifics will be found in the fall newsletters. Diana Goodall, Jinny Sweetman, Phyllis Rosenbaum and Susan Ragan have been working diligently on the directory. We hope to mail it in early September. Due to the increased cost of printing and mailing, one directory only will be sent to each household. Enjoy the final days of summer. I hope to see you all at the September 2 coffee. Regards, Anita Timbrook
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September 2016 Page 1
NEW HORIZONS
The official publication of
The Newcomers Club of Raleigh, Inc.
www.newcomersclubraleigh.org
Message from the President September 2016
There comes a time when Autumn asks,
“What have you been doing all summer?”
To quote one of my favorite movies, it has been a “long hot summer” but respite from the heat will soon be
here. I have enjoyed my summer but am now ready for the activities of Newcomers to fill my calendar.
The first of many things that have occurred over July and August include a new streamlined website. The
new website has many of the same features but the board feels it is easier to navigate for members and easier
to find information for prospective members. It is necessary for all members to ask for WEBSITE ACCESS.
Once given, you will be able to access the Member Services area. If you should misplace your newsletter, it
will be easy to double check for your interest group meetings since the newsletters will be available at any
time. The member directory will also appear under Member Services. It is very important that you check
your name and information for accuracy and notify Sue Levy of any errors or changes.
We have received several suggestions for new interest groups from antiques to quilting. Later in this
letter you will find a listing of possible interest groups, a brief description of each and the contact information.
The board hopes that at least one of these ideas will strike your fancy.
Finally, mark your calendars for our Holiday Party scheduled for Friday December 9 at the Wakefield
Country Club. More information on the party specifics will be found in the fall newsletters.
Diana Goodall, Jinny Sweetman, Phyllis Rosenbaum and Susan Ragan have been working diligently on the
directory. We hope to mail it in early September. Due to the increased cost of printing and mailing, one
directory only will be sent to each household.
Enjoy the final days of summer. I hope to see you all at the September 2 coffee.
Regards,
Anita Timbrook
September 2016 Page 2
2016-2017 Board of Directors
Exective Committee: Standing Committee:
President: Anita Timbrook Publicity: Diane Glenn
Vice President: Open Hospitality: Nancy Erdmann
Secretary: Jane Willis Reservations: Vicki DiMaggio
Treasurer: Richard Reedman Editor Newsletter: Deb Henry
Programs Coordinator: Jean Leppek Publisher Newsletter: Katherine Wilkinson
Interest Group Coordinator: Sandy Ricci Directory Coordinator: Diane Goodall
Membership Coordinator: Susan Ragan Database/Webmaster: Sue Levy
Parliamentarian: Linda Capristo Assistant Programs Coordinator: Open
Special Committees: Coffee Hostess Chairperson: Mary Kay Buenzli
Sharing and Caring: Phyllis Rosenbaum
Proofreaders: Phyllis Rosenbaum
Jinny Sweetman
Welcome
Chris and Amy Arruda
4253 The Oaks Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27606
Chris: 252-214-4327
Amy: 336-420-3430
Ginny Caskey
7903 Wood Cove Court
Raleigh, NC27615
919-703-0446
Cell:912-409-8583
Barbara Leone
7704 Harps Mill Woods Run (Harps Mill Woods)
Raleigh, NC 27615
919-431-8967
Janis and Charlie Lewis
1401 Loniker Dr. (Sheffield Manor)
Raleigh, NC 27615
540-354-4860
Anita Martinek
12020 Diamond Creek Road #109
Raleigh, NC27614
562-884-3550
Sandy McMahon
7904 Wood Cove Court
Raleigh, NC27615
914-643-3584
Helen Vassar
8933 Langwood Dr. Apt. 104
Raleigh, NC 27613
352-201-1943
September 2016 Page 3
Welcome (continued)
Shirley Wetmore
5301 Creedmoor Road #217
Raleigh, NC 27612
919-514-0699
Tammie and Mark Zemler
7617 Wellesley Park N (Winchester Pointe)
Raleigh, NC 27615
Tammie: 919-757-5365
Mark: 919-233-9112
Caring and Sharing-
Healing wishes have been sent to Jim Lowery, Marianne Hollingshead, Susan Ephraim and Ken Krause.
Continued supportive thoughts have been sent to Liz & John Sullivan
Sympathy has been sent to Sherwin Deutchman upon death of his sister
Congratulations have been sent to Gretchen Kemmer upon the birth of grandson Benjamin
Please know Members of Newcomers Club of Raleigh care!
Monthly Coffee - for new and existing members - make some new friends
Friday, Sept. 2 (10am) Come help welcome prospective members to the Club and meet some members you
might not already know. Coffees are held at the Harrington Grove Swim and Racquet Club, 12201 New
Leesville Blvd, Raleigh, 27613, 919-676-4433 Directions: Leesville Road Rd exit off Route 540. Head north
on Leesville Rd which becomes New Leesville Blvd. Look for the Club building on your left.
Following the meeting, members and guests are invited to join those going to lunch to continue socializing.
Board Meeting Tuesday, Sept. 6
th (10am) at the Harrington Grove and Racquet Club, 12201 New Leesville Blvd, Raleigh
27613 Directions: Leesville Road exit off Route 540. Head north on Leesville Rd which becomes New
Leesville Blvd. Look for the Club building on the left
September 2016 Page 4
September Birthdays
Cabrina Palme 9- 5
Shirley Wetmore 9- 6
Rachel Calabrese 9- 7
Chris Arruda 9- 8
Sally Curran 9- 10
Louise Plocharsky 9- 11
Tex Curran 9- 14
Ellen Halladay 9 -18
Gail Hunsicker 9 -22
Gail Gabrielli 9 -23
Maria Butts 9- 24
Jim Butts 9 -25
Judie Greenawalt 9- 28
Carla Schechner 9- 28
Clair Hadley 9- 29
Additional Information
* Please make phone number correction in your new directory for
Tamah Sminkey 919-229-9223
* To join Newcomers, renew membership, or note a change of home/email address or
phone number, please contact Susan Ragan at 919-263-9646 or [email protected]
* If you know of a Newcomer who needs some cheering up, sympathy or
congratulations, please contact Phyllis Rosenbaum at 919-845-2138 or
* To submit pre-approved information for the Newsletter, please contact Deb Henry at
919-817-0980 or [email protected]
* If you have not received the Newsletter by the first of the month please contact
Katherine Wilkinson at 608-577-5999 or [email protected]
The next Newsletter copy is due by October 3rd for the November Newsletter.
Interest Group News
Chair: Sandi Ricci 919-807-9782 or 703-901-8478
Interest groups are the spirit of the Newcomers Club. It is in the small-group atmosphere
that we connect and build relationships. Please RSVP to the interest group chair or
host by the date requested. If you need to cancel a reservation, please notify your
host as soon as possible as there may be a waiting list of others who would like to
participate. For groups that meet at members’ homes, please do not park on lawns or in
places that block mailboxes or garbage collection.
September 2016 Page 5
New Interest Groups Under Consideration Anyone interested in chairing any potential new groups and getting them off the ground
should contact Sandy Ricci 919-807-9782 or 703-901-8478 [email protected]
Seven new (7) interest groups are being proposed. If you are interested in finding out
more, please contact the person(s) indicated below:
The Antiques Group. Contact: Kathy Clift at [email protected]
Kathy is willing to chair. She envisions monthly carpooling to various sites in the
Raleigh Metro Area, beginning close in for the first monthly outing to a place(s) in
Cameron Village.
The Bicycling Group. Contact: Corinne Moreno at [email protected].
Corinne is willing to Co-Chair. She proposes meeting every 3rd
Thursday each month at
4-5pm during daylight savings time (and when clock changes in the fall, meeting at
3pm). Co-Chairs will pick parks and greenways in Wake County to ride 5-10 miles at a
moderate pace.
The Photography Group. Contact: Joyce Allen at [email protected]. Joyce is
willing to Co-Chair. Joyce commutes between Alaska and Raleigh. She envisions a
monthly photo shoot meet-up at locations around the Raleigh metro area, and would be
willing to help others learn to use their cameras properly.
The Pinochle Group. Contact: Robert and Cindy Dickman. Robert (Bob) at
[email protected] or Cindy at [email protected]. Bob and Cindy will chair the
Pinochle Group. They envision meeting twice a month or every 2 weeks.
The Plays Group. Contact: Michele Shaw at [email protected]
Michele is willing to Chair this group and is proposing a Plays Group that visits various
plays or theater productions. Frequency, day, time to be determined. Subject to what's
playing, ticket availability, prices, times and locations.
The Rock Painting Group. Contact: Mary Lougee at [email protected]
Mary is willing to Chair and she proposes this group meet twice a month. They would
trace designs on rocks, using old jewelry pieces, shells or colored stones with acrylic
paint and finishing with a matte finish. (They make great paper weights!)
The Quilting Group. Contact: Jan Thurston at [email protected]. Jan is
willing to Chair. Meeting details will be worked out with interested members.
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AT THE
MOVIES____________________________________________________________
Chairs: Anne Grunow 919-435-2747 [email protected]
Julie Helm 440-552-2772
Join us on the 4th
Thursday of each month for a movie, food and conversation. Sign up
for our distribution list & we'll make sure you receive an email a week in advance with
the details of that month's movie. We’ll select different types of films at a variety of
locations throughout the year. We hope you'll plan on dinner and/or dessert afterwards to
meet and mingle with other movie buffs. Times will vary but we’ll aim for twilight
shows (4:00-5:00). Email [email protected] to get on our distribution list.
See you at the movies!
When: Thursday, September 22, Time to be determined by movie schedule.
Where: Details to follow a week before, once movie schedules become available.
RSVP: To Anne or Julie to get on email distribution list at the contact info listed above
BOOK CLUB____________________________________________________________________________
Chair: Jinny Sweetman 919-846-6334 [email protected]
You'll want to come this month. Not only are we discussing an inspiring book but we also will choose the
eleven books for 2017. Please send your book nominations to [email protected] by AUGUST 31...thanks!
Our book this month is The Road to Character by David Brooks (nonfiction). How can we live a life of
personal morality in a materialistic world? It includes bios of famous people who exemplify this.
When: Wednesday, September 21st, at 1:00 pm.
Where: at the home of Michele Shaw, 1000 Heritage Greens Drive, Wake Forest 27587
RSVP: by Monday, September 19, to Michele at 919-761-5295 or [email protected]
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DAYTIME BRIDGE_____________________________________________________________________
Chairs: Margaret Wehring 919-870-0155 (Monday)
Geri Sobczak 919-529-1635 (Wednesday) Every Monday and Wednesday we play 2-6 tables of friendly bridge. Players sign up each week for the next
week. If more players are needed the Chair will call members and find someone if possible, if not we drop a
table.
When: Every Monday and Wednesday at 10:00 am to 1:00 pm (except some holidays)
Where: Humana Guidance Center, 800 Harvest Oaks Dr, Suite 100, Raleigh 27615
RSVP: The week before to the chairs at the contact information above
EVENING BRIDGE______________________________________________________________________
Chair: Kathy Burke 919-803-1207 [email protected]
If you enjoy playing a relaxed game of bridge and meeting new people, our group is just for you. Players of all
skill levels are welcome for a casual evening of social bridge. First and Third Tuesdays of the month.
When: Tuesday, Sept 6 at 7pm
Where: at the home of Cary and Jack Peterson
When: Tuesday, Sept 20 at 7pm
Where: at the home of Pete and Linda Smullen
RSVP: To Kathy as soon as possible using contact info above. Players are limited by number of tables
CANASTA_______________________________________________________________________________
New Chair: Deb Henry 919-435-7607 [email protected]
If you would like to learn how to play canasta, come join us. If you know how to play and just want to play for
fun, come join us and help out the new folks. Bring a bag lunch, or come after lunch to play. Hostess will
provide light dessert, water, coffee, and tea, and table ready snacks. Bring your own soda. All are welcome.
Space is limited. Hostess will determine the number she can accommodate.
When: Tuesday, Sept. 13 (12 pm)
Where: Home of Suzanne Lyons 500 Otway Road, Wake Forest 27587
RSVP: By Friday Sept.9 to Suzanne at 919-435-7832 or [email protected]
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EUCHRE_______________________________________________________________________________
Chair: Janice Cramer 919-556-6718 [email protected]
Euchre is an enjoyable card game and we will be glad to teach you how to play. We rotate throughout the
evening so you get to play with everyone. Please bring a snack to share and anything special you wish to
drink. The hostess will provide soft drinks.
When: Saturday, Sept. 3 at 7pm
Where: Home of Jean and Bill Leppeck, 45 Princeton Manor Drive, Youngsville 27596
RSVP : By Wednesday, August 31 at (616) 485-0180 [email protected]
FUN AND GAMES_____________________________________________________________________
Chair: Arlene Thatcher 919-803-2178 [email protected]
The group likes to play games that involve the whole group and provide lots of laughs. The hosts will provide
the soft drinks, coffee, tea; the guests will bring a snack or dessert to share and any other special drink for
themselves if they choose.
When: Saturday, Sept. 10 at 7:00pm
Where: At the home of Nancy & Bob Erdmann at 4 Rencher Court, Durham, NC 27703
Subdivision: Brightleaf
RSVP: by Sept. 5, at 440-667-3684 or [email protected].
GARDEN GROUP_______________________________________________________________________
Chairs: Sharon Miller 919-846-5056 [email protected]
Shirley Olde 919-676-8600 [email protected]
We will start off the fall season with a garden walk through a private garden in North Raleigh. Following the
walk we will have lunch at an area restaurant. Looking forward to seeing everyone after our long, hot
summer.
When: Tuesday, September 27 at 10:30 am
Where: Private garden in North Raleigh. Address revealed when you sign up to attend
RSVP: By Friday, September 23 to Shirley at [email protected]
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LUNCH BUNCH__________________________________________________________________________
Chairs: Peggy Park 919-720-4416 [email protected]
Deb Sinay 312-237-1437 [email protected]
LUNCH BUNCH
Your hostess this month will be JULIE HELM--
Please contact her if your plans to attend change after September 6
phone number 440-552-2772
Lunch Bunch will meet at Simply Crepes for French fare in Lafayette Village, 8470 Honeycutt Road #110,
Raleigh, NC 27615
at 11:30 am on Friday, September 9.
Please RSVP by September 6 to either:
Peg Park at [email protected] or 919-720-4416 or
Deb Sinay at [email protected] or 312-237-1437.
MAH JONGG____________________________________________________________________________
Chairs: Barbara Burman 919-529-4608 [email protected]
Lori Sauerstrom 919-322-2993 [email protected]
If you enjoy playing Mah Jongg, this is the group for you. We play every week using the National Mah Jongg
League card. Call or email one of the co-chairs if you'd like to give our group a try. Please note that this is a
group for experienced players only. We are requested to purchase lunch and/or a drink from the Cafe before
we begin playing.
When: Every Monday*, lunch at 11:45 am. Play at 12:15 PM until 4:00 pm (*except some holidays)
Where: Patti’s Café, 8300 Health Park, Raleigh 27615
MEN’S BREAKFAST GROUP (RAMBOs) ___________________________________________________
Chair: Chair: Neal Auspitz 919-322-4865 [email protected]
All Newcomers men are invited to meet for breakfast or just coffee the 1st and 3
rd Tuesdays of the month.
There is no agenda, just informal conversation and interesting company. No RSVP is needed. Just show up and
join in. This group finds that there is a lot to talk about.
When: Tuesday, September 6 , 8:30 am
Where: Brigs Great Beginnings, 8111 Creedmoor Rd, Raleigh 27613 919-870-0994
When: Tuesday, September 20 , 8:30 am
Where: Brigs Great Beginnings, 8111 Creedmoor Rd, Raleigh 27613 919-870-0994
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MEN’S POKER_________________________________________________________________________
Chair: Phil Weiss 703-859-5436 [email protected]
The Friendly Poker group continues to meet at a member’s home on a rotating basis. The games are fun,
stakes are low and the interest continues to grow.
When: Thursday, September 22, 7pm
Where: Contact Phil at [email protected] for details
RSVP: To Phil using the contact information listed above
PROGRESSIVE HAND & FOOT________________________________________________________
Chair: RaeAnn Thompson 919-278-7703 [email protected]
Come join us for a fun time. We meet the second Tuesday of the month. Lunch service begins at 11 AM. If
you aren't coming for lunch, be sure to let RaeAnn know you will be arriving to play at noon. You need to
bring $3 to play. Play ends when your table has completed 4 hands, but no later than 3:30 PM. Nice jeans and
sneakers or athletic shoes are appropriate attire if you wish to dress more casually.
When: Tuesday, September 13th at 11:00 AM
Where: Wakefield Country Club, 2201 Wakefield Plantation Drive, Raleigh 27614
RSVP: By Tuesday, September 6th to RaeAnn at [email protected]
RUBBER STAMPING ____________________________________________________________________
Chairs: Molly Lusson 919-554-4639 [email protected]
Rubber Stamping is a pastime for someone who loved to play with paper dolls, someone who thinks that polka
dots and pin stripes go together and who enjoys the company of like-minded glitterati. We will be happy to
teach you about stamping if you don’t know how, or refresh your memory if it’s been a long time.
When: Thursday, Sept 8 at 1 pm
Where: Home of Irene DeMasi 349 Dimock Way, Wake Forest 27587
RSVP: Irene by Monday Sept 5 phone: 919-453-1841 or [email protected]
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SINGLE SISTERS___________________________________________________________________
Chair: Jule White 919-973-4044 [email protected]
The ladies in the Single Sisters group will be on the move this year starting with our September trip to the
Mordecai Historic House and Grounds tour. We are traveling on Saturday so we can go on the downtown
Trolley Tour which only runs on Saturdays.
If you plan to go on the Trolley tour, you MUST call and reserve a seat at 919-996-4364 for the 11am
trolley tour on September 3 as soon as possible. This is a holiday weekend and the tour will fill up since
the Trolley only seats 26. You can purchase a discount ticket for both the Mordecai House and Grounds
and the Trolley tour for $12 at the same time. Otherwise, the House and Ground tour is $3 for seniors
and the trolley tour is $10.
The air-conditioned Mordecai House and Grounds tour will begin promptly at 10am so we will be ready for
the air-conditioned Trolley Tour at 11am. The trolley will return us to Mordecai Historic Park where we will
get our cars for the short trip to Camden Village where we will enjoy a lovely lunch at the Piccola Italia.
Anyone who does not wish to take the Trolley tour may go on ahead to shop in Camden Village and meet us at
the restaurant. Note: General parking is available on Mimosa Street. Follow signs to the Visitor Center.
Handicapped parking can be found at the Visitor Center at the corner of Cedar Street and Wake Forest Road.
You will pick up your reserved tickets at the Visitor Center.
WHEN: Saturday, September 3, 2106
WHERE: Mordecai Historic House and Grounds, 1 Mimosa Street, Raleigh, NC
WHEN: Meet in the Visitor Center by 9:45am so we can be ready for our 10am tour with Enola Nelson
WHERE: Trolley Tour to downtown Raleigh, leaving from Mordecai Historic Park
WHEN: 11:00 am
WHERE: Piccola Italia for lunch, 423 Woodburn Road in Cameron Village, Raleigh 27605 919-833-6888
WHEN: 12:30pm (Reservations are needed for our group so please RSVP)
RSVP for lunch no later than August 29, 2016: Armello Lao at (347) 444-9061
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STITCH ‘N’ CHAT_______________________________________________________________________
Chair: Susan Reedman 919-200-6079/919-368-3670 [email protected]
Stitch ‘n' Chat is a wonderful opportunity to curl up in a comfy chair and stitch with friends. Bring
whatever projects that you are working on or have found that were never completed. (Need to
stitch a hem or sew on a button--bring it along.) Join us for an afternoon of stitching and chatting.
When: Thursday, Sept. 15th, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm approximately
Where: Home of Ann Weeks, 8101 Harps Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615
RSVP: By Monday, September 12th to Ann at 919-846-8760 (h) or 919-791-6094 (c) or email her at
WALKING GROUP______________________________________________________________________
Chair: Linda Capristo 919-781-0777 [email protected]
Join us for an hour of exercise and conversation. We are currently walking at Crabtree Valley Mall. Majority
choice - the group determines inside or outside walking. Everyone is welcome; we have walkers at all levels.
People walk at different paces, and the pathways are all paved. Feel free to meet us whenever you like! There
are no weekly email reminders or RSVP’s. First time walking, call the chair so we will watch for you.
When: Wednesday, September 7,14,21,28 — Meet time: 9:20, Start time 9:30 AM
Where: Crabtree Valley Mall - Panera Bread Company entrance, Glenwood Ave., 27612
RSVP: First time walking – contact Linda -- so that we can watch for you.
Directions: You can enter the parking lot from Creedmoor Road. Drive into the covered parking area at
ground level, Panera Bread Company will be on your left, just after Macy's. Or enter the parking lot from Lead Mine/Blue Ridge Road. Drive around the rear side of the mall (toward Macy’s; Panera Bread Co. will be
on your right). You'll see their sign on the awning. Meet just inside the Mall entrance in front of Panera Bread.
WINE TASTING__________________________________________________________________________
New Chair: Katherine Wilkinson 608-577-5999 or [email protected]
When: Saturday, September 24 at 7pm
Where: At the home of Linda and Jim Kropp 4017 John S. Raboteau, Raleigh 27612
RSVP: By September 14 at [email protected] or 608-577-5999
Newcomers Club of Raleigh is grateful for the continued professional pro bono services of Richard
M. Reedman as Treasurer.
September 2016 Page 13
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September 2016
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
2
Coffee
10:00am
3
Single Sisters
10:45am
Euchre
7:00pm
4 5
Labor Day
6
RAMBOs
8:30am
Board Meeting
10:00am
Evening Bridge
7pm
7
Walking group
9:25am
Day Bridge
10:00am
8
Rubber
Stamping
1:00pm
9
Lunch Bunch
11:30am
10
Fun & Games
7:00pm
11 12
Day Bridge
10:00am
Mah Jongg
11:45am
13
Progressive
Hand & Foot
11:00am
Canasta 12:00pm
14
Walking group 9:25am
Day Bridge
10:00am
15
Stitch ’N’
Chat 1:00pm
16
17
18
19
Day Bridge
10:00am
Mah Jongg
11:45am
20
RAMBOs
8:30am
Evening Bridge
7:00pm
21
Walking group
9:25am
Day Bridge
10:00am
Book Club 1pm
22
At the Movies
TBD
Men’s Poker
7pm
23
24
Wine Tasting
7:00pm
25 26
Day Bridge
10:00am
Mah Jongg
11:45
27
Garden Group
10:30 am
28
Walking group
9:25am
Day Bridge
10:00am
29
30
Mark your calendars for our Holiday Party scheduled for Friday December 9 at the Wakefield Country
Club.
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Newcomers Club of Raleigh, Inc.
P.O. Box 99056
Raleigh, NC 27624-9056
