Parker NewcomersParker NewcomersNovember 2010Peggy Hunter Editor pncnewsletter.com

General Meeting November/Thanksgiving Luncheon

DATE : Wednesday, November 17 TIME: 11:30 a.m 12:00 Lunch will be served

PLACE : Spring Valley Golf 42350 County Road 17-21 Elizabeth, 80107 303 646 4240

PRICE : $21.00

PROGRAM : Reference Librarian Robin Thomson, who has been with the Parker Library for nearly twenty years, will speak about the services the library has to offer, the latest trends in digital book technology, as well as hot-off the-press titles suitable for holiday gift giving

MENU : Western BBQ Buffet

Smoked Beef Brisket with BBQ sauceBBQ Chicken and Sausage with BBQ sauceBaked BeansMacaroni and CheeseRoasted Corn with peppers and onionsColeslawPotato SaladCornbread with butterFresh baked pie

DIRECTIONS: From Parker road, turn east on to Hess Road which will turn into Hilltop Road. Turn left/east on to Singing Hills Road (CR 166). You will go through a school zone - you will be ticketed by the local police if you are speeding so watch out. Continue east on Singing Hills Rd. (CR 166), through the 3-way stop at Delbert Rd. and the 4-way stop at CR 13, to County Road 17-21. Go about 1 mile past the 4 way stop then turn left/north on to CR 17-21/Spring Valley Ranch Rd. The golf club is one mile ahead on the right/east side of the road.

RSVP by: November 12 Checks must be received by this date.

Make checks payable to PNC and mail to:

Penny Mannel21805 Whirlaway AvenueParker, CO 80138

BE CAREFUL, THIS IS A HIGH TICKEING AREA BY LOCAL POLICE. DON’T SPEED

What a beautiful Autumn we’ve had here in Colo-rado! The flowers and trees have been such vibrant colors. It won’t be long before we have ghosts and goblins knocking at our doors and aren’t they cute! Be sure and stock up on lots of goodies for them.Our program this month will give you ideas to get you through the long winter months. I hope you will come to our next luncheon and learn how lucky we are to have a library that offers so many services to our community. If you have computer questions or want to download music or books on your MP3 player, the library is the place to go. They can help you! You can also check out the latest books to read as you sit by the fire when the snow is two feet deep. Please come. Fondly, Liz

Presidents Message

Liz Johnson303 470 2880

November CoffeeElizabeth Belisle 303 805 9134Louise Stitzer 303 805 7364

Date: Wednesday, November 3

Time: 10:00 am

Hostess: Dee Krashes 720 851 9687

Address: 10610 Clarke Farms Drive, Parker 80134RSVP: By November 1

Directions: From Parker Rd go west on Main Street and turn right on Motsenbocker. Turn right again at Clarke Farms Drive. Car pool if you can since parking is lim-ited.

Fruit Dish: Pat Witzel Cheese Plate: Ginny LettsBreakfast Breads: Kathy Diak and Gwen Stibbards

SunshinePat Kramer 303 471 5406pats.fabric.expressions@gmail.com

Happy Birthday to our November PNC sisters! 3 Deanna Loving

4 Lynn McHaley

5 Marjorie Meyerle

6 Judy Schoenrock

9 Bryann Finn

10 Lucille Paolillo

11 Ann Kruchek

17 Phyllis Barnard

17 Gail Barr

17 Linda Rudd

17 Rae Ann Thompson

18 Barbara Harris

24 Peggy Hunter

25 Jan Cadwell

25 Gwen Christensen

26 Mary Satrom

29 Susan Quirk

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CHICKEN SOUP COMMITTEE

Pat Kramer 303 471 5406pats.fabric.expressions@gmail.com

Sadly, it was necessary to send a sympathy card to Pam Thurman and her family because of the loss of her husband, Don, in an accident while he was climbing a fourteener. So sorry to hear of this, Pam.

Mel DelFellippie received a get well card as she recu-perates from pneumonia, the end result of an acciden-tal fall earlier. Mel was contacted to see if she needs the services of the Chicken Soup Committee, and cur-rently she replies that she does not. Keep resting, Mel!

Thank you to three additional members who signed up for the Chicken Soup Committee designed to assist our own if they are ill, injured, recuperating from sur-gery or experiencing extraordinary issues.

Please contact me, Pat Kramer at 303 471 5406, if you are aware of a need for Sunshine or Chicken Soup!

The Mystery Book Club Gwen Stibbards, Chair 303 993 5654

Date: Thursday, November 11

Time: 10:00 am ** New Time

Come join the New Mystery Book Club. We will meet the 2nd Thursday of each month at 10:00 at the Borders Book Store at the corner of Paker Rd and Arapahoe.

November 11: “An Excellent Mystery” by Ellis Peters A medieval mystery set in England. Group leader - Tyke Tsiakals December 9: “Santa Clawed”, by Rita Mae Brown A cute Christmas mystery. Group leader - Sue Schallenberg

Walking groupOlga Graver 303 805 9564

When: Every Monday at 8:30 am

Where: Parker Fieldhouse 18700 E. Plaza Drive

Attention: Calling new walkers!!! Join us for one hour of brisk walking at the Fieldhouse. You’ll feel great from head to toe. The cost is $5, Senior over 62 $4 or you can use your punch cards. For more infor-mation, please give Olga a call.

Our Local LibraryDid you know…That the friendly staff at the Parker Library will provide customized, one-on-one computer instruction to library patrons at no cost?

That you can borrow DVDs from the library the same day they are released at Blockbuster, Netflix, or other retail outlets.

That you can download 3 songs a day free, and legally, from the library’s website?

That Parker patrons check out over 3000 items a day, or 4 every minute?

MembershipKathy Diak 303 841 8017

PNC members should have their 2010-2011 directory. If not please let me know. Please add the information listed below into your directory. It will be most advantageous to you if you keep it up to date.

REJOINING MEMBER:

Joan Roethlisberger (Emil) 303 946 71308425 Sundown Trail (Butterfield) 80134E-mail: Joan@jackrothco.comHobbies: Biking, Hiking, CookingB. Day: April 18From: Wisconsin

Karen Matyk (Charles Thies) 303 841 845020037 E. Hanging J Ranch Place (Robinson Ranch) 80134E-mail: K.A.Matyk@att.netHobbies: Reading, Traveling, BridgeB. Day: April 26From: Colorado NEW MEMBER:

Diana Maloney 720 328 94638717 S. Buchanan Way (Rocking Horse)Aurora, CO 80016E-mail: MALONDI1@comcast.netHobbies: Day Trips, Shopping, LuncheonsB. Day: February 17From: Michigan

CHANGE: Nancy Click phone # - 303 683 0038 You may attend two visits as a guest before joining PNC. Dues are $20.00. Please make check payable to PNC and mail to Kathy Diak, 6141 Belmont Way, Parker, CO 80134

Local Family OwnedGrowing with Parker since 1986

11903 South Parker RoadNear Parker Road & Lincoln 303-841-6701

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November BiographyJudi Prentice

Judi Prentice Artist; is our biography subject for November. She says her story is mirrored by “The Happy Days” TV program, as she grew up in Illinois. She even worked at the local drive-in! After high school, she worked toward being a flight attendant, but met the love of her life, and married Gordon. He was an avid golfer, and she happily began life with him fol-lowing golf tournaments. Gordon became a local golf celebrity tying Arnold Palmer in the local Ham Am tournament. They lived in Pittsburgh in the 60’s where she worked in Insurance.

Tragedy touched their lives when their first daughter died. They moved to California and became proud parents of 2 lovely daughters, moved back to Pitts-burgh and finally came to Colorado in the 70’s. Where they started their own insurance agency. They built a log home in Greenwood Village and started a new business: Real Log Homes of Colorado, and ran both businesses for the next 15 years. They sold a complex to the “Galloping Gourmet” of TV fame for a retreat.

Judi’s idyllic life was once more struck tragically when she lost her wonderful husband, lover and best friend, Gordon, in 1995.

She later retired from AT&T/Comcast and did small business consulting. She lives in Parker close by her daughters and a granddaughter.

She’s been painting and sketching since her first at-tempt at a mural on her 5th grade blackboard. After retirement she became a serious portrait painter. She loves the wrinkles and scars that reflect life stories and has a wonderful talent for bringing subjects to life. Occasionally, the light through a window on a bottle or a fallen apple catches her eye and she has to paint it immediately. Judi has been very successful in her much loved new career. She’s very active in the Parker Artist Guild and volunteers at the Senior Center.

We’re very happy to call Judi Prentice one of our own.

Know Your OfficersPresident Liz Johnson 303 470 2880Immediate Past Pres Carolyn Hedeen 303 600 84771st Vice Pres Dee Krashes 720 851 96872nd Vice Pres Fran Cronin 303 805 43793rd Vice Pres Peggy Johnson 720 851 7191Secretary Karen Vaughan 303 663 7093Treasurer Penny Mannel 303 953 8289

QUESTIONS? CALL US

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Ski TripKaty Earley 303 841 2719

Skiing season is almost here! How would you liketo join a fun group of people to ski at WinterPark? There is a ski bus that leaves Parker from the Cottonwood area ( old King Soopers) on Thursdays for 8 weeks beginning in January. There is someone for everyone to ski with, from ‘never evers’ to black dia-monds. You may purchase discounted tickets on the bus as well as ski lesson. Come join the fun!

Want more information, call Katy.

Book Buddies Carolyn Eisenbrandt, Chair 303 840 9101

Book: The Girls by Lori Lansens

Date: Tuesday, November 16 **

Time: 1:00 pm

Discussion Leader: Kim McQuate

Hostess: Kim McQuate 6957 Steeple Court (Pinery Point)

RSVP: kacm55@yahoo.com 303 805 1017

Directions: Parker Road south to N Pinery, then east to Windwood Way. Left on Windwood Way and left on Steeple Court.

Synopsis of book: Rarely has the experience of being a sister been so poignantly and memorably captured. The Girls is the story of co-joined twins, Rose and Ruby, and their journey to find their way in the world.

Reading Ahead: December’s book is The Big Year by Denver local Mark Obmascik. This fun book chronicles the odyssey of three obsessive men as they fight to win the greatest birding contest of all time. December’s meeting date is the14th because of the holidays.

** This is a departure from our regular meeting date because of Thanksgiving.

Beginning Balance 8/31/10 4940.69Income 1031.00 Expenses 1267.04Ending Balance 9/30/10 $ 4704.65

Treasurer’s ReportPenny Mannel 303 953 8289

Proposed By-law Change

The board recommends that we add a Legacy Membership for surviving spouses of members.

Explanation: To allow spouses to continue with friend ships made through Parker Newcomers.

Directions: From Franktown Intersection (Hwy. 86 & Hwy, 83) go south to Russellville Rd., turn left. Go to Pine Valley, turn left. (Pine Valley turns into Kokomo Rd). Go approximately 2.5 miles. The house is on the right. Address is on the mailbox.

1st Thurs Canasta 9:45 amMel DeFellippie 303 660 8786Deanna Loving 303 805 7554

Date: November 4

Time: 9:45 am to play at 10:00 am Place: Firehouse #46, 19310 Stroh Road Hostess: Barbara Harris 303 798 1688

Directions: South on Parker to Stroh Road, west .3 miles to firehouse on south side of street.

The cost to play is $3. Please remember to RSVP your Hostess by the Monday before the game. Please be on time. There will be no drinks provided, so please bring your own.

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3rd Thurs Canasta 9:15 amKathy Voight 303 688 8250Donata Kirsch 303 841 0595

Date: November 18

Time: 9:15 am We play at 9:30 sharp! Place: Parker Fire Station #46 19310 Stroh Road

Hostess: Gail Berger 720 851 5009

The cost to play is $3. Please RSVP your hostess by the Monday before the game, so we have enough tables setup.

Parker Fire Station #46, 19310 Stroh Road. From Parker Road go West on Stroh Road and take a left at 2nd light (emergency light). Take a right at 1st parking lot of fire station (gray brick bldg. with green roof). Everyone needs to bring their own beverage with lid. There is no smoking on the premises.

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Mah Jongg1st and 3rd Tuesdaysat 10 amLynn Eisenthal 720 851 8161American for beginners or establishedplayers. Please call for information.

2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 10 amElizabeth Belisle 303 805 9134Wright Patterson (a different book is used).Please call for information.

2nd Monday ScrabblePat Kramer 303 471 5406

Date: November 9

Time: 11:30 am

Place: CrossWalk

(SW corner of Mainstreet and Parker Rd)

Come join us for some brain exercise and fun with standard Scrabble. We use no timers. . . and permit the use of the official Scrabble dictionary and word tip sheets.

The accommodations and food at The CrossWalk are great! There’s space for more players! Please call Pat for reservations. If you do not call to make a reserva-tion, then please bring a Scrabble game with you in case we have more people than boards. Thank you.

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4th Thurs Canasta 9:15 amPat Mitchell 303 841 6510Betty Addison 303 840 1249

November and December

No canasta, due to holidays.

Have a great Holiday Season

See you next year!

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NEWSLETTERBe on the lookout!!

The Newsletter will be distributed by mail and email between the 20th and 25th of each month. If you do not receive your copy please email or call me for informa-tion.Thanks, Peggy Hunter, Editor 720 544 7837

Bunko 2nd Friday Pauline Soloman303 617 3239

Date: November 12

Time: 9:30 am

Hostess: Elizabeth Belisle 303 805 9134 7118 Dove Court ( Pinery Pointe ) 80134

Directions: From Parker Road go east on Pinery Parkway for 1/2 mile - L on Windwood Way - First L on Dove Ct. - go to end of street.

RSVP: At least 5 days prior to date.

Advanced Beginning Bridge

Every Monday at 12:30 pm

Sharon Larson 303 506 0933Linda Rudd 303 805 9480 Date: November 1, 8,15, 22, 29

Time: 12:30 pm

Location: Fika Coffee House 19559 East Main Street, Parker 303 840 3166

Call Sharon Larson if you would like to get involved

Monday Bridge11:30 amSharlene Hass 303 841 9456jnshass@msn.com November 8 Brenda Turner 303 719 9906 widget62@aol.com November 22 Ursula Huber 720 851 5744 uschimhuber@comcast.net We meet at the Country Buffet. Please call Sharlene if you are interested in joining the group.

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Thursday Bridge10:00 amGinny Green 303 841 4499

November 11 Jean Williams 303 840 0299

November 25 No Bridge Happy Thanksgiving

Thursday bridge meets at the Pinery Country Club the 2nd and 4th Thurs from Sept through May at 10:00 am. We order lunch off the menu. If you would like to join our group, please call Ginny Green, Chairman, 303 841 4499 or e-mail dggnicki@yahoo.com

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Sat., Nov. 13, 2010Sat., Nov. 13, 20109 a.m. – 4 p.m.9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Parker Field HouseParker Field House

FREE ADMISSIONFREE ADMISSION

Sponsored by Mountain Pine Sponsored by Mountain Pine Woman’s Club of ParkerWoman’s Club of Parker

Gifts Gifts Homebaked pastries Homebaked pastries Home Crafted Items Home Crafted Items

Profits go for Profits go for scholarships and charities.scholarships and charities.

Things you should know but probably don’t!

Because metal was scarce, the Oscars given out during World War II were made of wood.

The name Wendy was made up for the book Peter Pan; there was never a recorded Wendy before!

November PotluckHelga Paulding Co- Chair 303 841 7550

Sharon Larson Co-Chair 303 506 0933

You are welcome to bring your spouse or a friend to our evening Potluck. This is an informal atmosphere that will give you an opportunity to get to know other people within our club. Each member brings a dish; call the hostess and see what she needs. Everyone is asked to bring their own beverage so mark yours to avoid confu-sion. If your plans change for any reason and you are unable to attend, please call your hostess ASAP.

Please come to this fun, delicious, and satisfying pot-luck. Because of space and table size we will be limit-ing this potluck to 30 people, so phone the hostess early to reserve your spot. Your taste buds will thank you.

Date: Saturday, November 20 Time: 5:30 pm ** New Time

Theme: Appetizers and Desserts

Place: 8084 Windwood Way (Pinery)

Hosts: Lin and James McHaley

RSVP: 303 840 9966 no later than November 13

Directions: Take Parker Rd to North Pinery Parkway and turn east at the light (past the big tennis bubble). Travel approxi-mately 1.7 miles up Pinery Parkway. When you see the Firehouse on your left, the top of Windwood Way will be just past it, on the right. Turn right on Windwood Way and 8084 is the 8th house down hill on the left. Our house is stucco with a cedar garage door and is below street level.

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Out and About Please Join Us!Chair: Jackie HitchinsCarolyn HedeenSharon HeflinGail BergerJudi Prentice

CINZZETTI’S ALL YOU CAN EAT ITALIAN FEAST

From the very first moment you enter Cinzzetti’s you will see that it is an experience unlike any other. Bello! True Italian feast for the senses. Imagine a mo-ment of exotic retreat as you stand by our granite and cobblestone Piazza, a splendidly faithful recreation of a centuries old Tuscan Villa. The price of your meal doesn’t change no matter how much you eat! Choose from over 50 authentic Italian dishes, including many desserts. Mangia Tutto – Have It All!

Date: Wednesday, November 10

Time: 11 am (WalMart parking lot near TCF Bank, to carpool). Please remember to give your driver at least $1 to help with gasoline.

Place: Cinzzetti’s, 281 W 104th Avenue, Northglenn, 80234

Cost: $14.23 or $11.12 (65 & older) This includes lunch, tax, tip, coffee, tea, ice tea, or soda.

RSVP: Gail Berger 720 851 5009

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: TOUR THE GOVERNOR’S MANSION ON DECEMBER 17TH

Advertising Business Card size $5 monthly1/4 page $10, monthly1/2 page $20, monthlyFull page $40, monthly

Make check payable to PNC and mail with your ad to Peggy Hunter 10536 Cottoneaster Way Parker, CO 80134 by the 5th of the preceding month.

December PotluckPLAN AHEAD and MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Sunday, December 12, 3 – 6 pm, open house featuring festive holiday hors d’oeuvres and tapas….

Hosted by Marty and Bob Gathers

1Walking 8:30amBridge 12:30pm

2Mah Jongg 10am

3Coffee 10am

4Canasta 10am

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7 8Walking 8:30amBridge 11:30 amScrabble 11:30amBridge 12:30pm

9Mah Jongg 10am

10Out & About 11 am

11Bridge 10amMystery Book Club 10am

12Bunko 9:30am

13Yuletide Bazaar

Fieldhouse9 - 4

14 15Walking 8:30amBridge 12:30 pm

16Mah Jongg 10amBook Buddies 1pm

17General Meeting

11:30

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Canasta 9:15am

19 20Potluck 6:30 pm

21 22 Walking 8:30amBridge 11:30amBridge 12:30pm

23 Mah Jongg 10am

24 25 Thanksgiving

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28 29Walking 8:30amBridge 12:30pm

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10536 Cottoneaster Way

Parker, CO 80134

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