WILLIAMSON COUNTY NEWCOMERS CLUB
1113 MURFREESBORO RD., SUITE 106-205
FRANKLIN, TN 37064
OCTOBER 2017Sunday / Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday / Saturday
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*Marathon Bridge / 3 / 4
*WCNC Luncheon / 5
*Coffee Klatch / 6
*Ladies Night Out / 7
8 / 9
*Mah Jongg / 10
*Board Meeting *Golf / 11
*DayTrippers / 12
*Hand & Foot / 13 / 14
*Old Fashion Pot Luck
15 / 16
*Canasta
*Party Bridge / 17 / 18
*Out to Lunch / 19
*Book Ends
Antiques
*Garden Club / 20
*Couples food connection / 21
*Mexican Train Dominos
22 / 23
*Mah Jongg / 24
*Golf / 25 / 26
*Cheap Date * / 27 / 28
*Small Plates Bistro Evening
29 / 30 / 31
*Golf
*Singles Activity / *
WCNC WEBSITE: (Ctrl+click to connect) www.williamsoncountynewcomersclub.com.
This site introduces our club to potential members.
And for your convenience, the site has the monthly newsletters.
NEWSLETTER INFORMATION
ATTENTION BOARD MEMBERS: PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR INFORMATION FOR THE NEWSLETTER IS SENT TO Diane Effinger, NO LATER THAN Friday, October 6, 2017. THANK YOU for your timely cooperation. Diane Effinger email:
If you have a change of mailing address for the newsletter, please contact Ginny Meyer at .
If you have a change of e-mail address for the newsletter, please contact Diane Effinger via email.
Chairs: Diane Effinger, , Sandy Acquaviva
CLUB POLICY: Our Directory is strictly for members personal use only as clearly stated on the inside cover. ‘UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES MAY IT BE USED FOR SOLICITATION PURPOSES BY ANY INDIVIDUAL, GROUP, OR ORGANIZATION.’ Our membership is growing, and all of us need to be good stewards informing new members about this policy as well as all our policies in order to protect personal information
OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS
1 Evelyn Spencer3 Kamlesh Bharadwaj
3 Terri Frank
3 Carolyn Savage
3 Rose Wilson
4 Renee Picha
5 Dorie Rosof
6 Andrea Velasquez (new)
7 Marianne Gilbert
9 Pat Harms
11 Pat Rappa
13 Linda Grande
14 Arlene Berexa
15 Missy Rudman
17 Barbara Heerman
17 Marjorie Ridge
18 Dee Gray (new)
23 Robin Gray
23 Claudia Schauman
23 Barbara Wiersma (new)
26 Barb McGuire
28 Anne Veevers
30 Charlotte Soderquist
TRADES PEOPLE
If you are looking for help around the house or have a great handyman or tradesperson you would like to share, please contact:
Chair: Linda Mora at 615-599-4415 or email at .
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
If you know of an organization that needs volunteers, please let me know. It can be an ongoing need, or simply a one time project.
When contacting me, pleaseinclude all needed information in your submission including contact names and numbers. I know many of you volunteer and have contacts within
various organizations, so don't hesitate to reach out to our members, if volunteers are needed. Thanks for your help. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Chair: Bonnie Brown, , or 615-400-3105
WILLIAMSON COUNTY NEWCOMERS CLUB
Enter as Strangers-Leave as Friends
October 2017
Happy Fall, Friends
Our September kick off luncheon is successfully behind us and Interest Groups are in full swing. The days are becoming cooler and shorter, signaling Autumn. It makes me think of comfort food. Soup comes to mind. our club reminds me of the "Stone Soup" folk story in which hungry strangers convince the townspeople to share small amounts of food in order to make an ample meal for all. They started with a mere stone in a pot of boiling water. One by one, the townspeople began to bring out bits of vegetables, etc. to add to the pot. Soon, the pot was full, yielding a hearty soup to share!
Similarly , each month some of our members start fresh perhaps with a single idea that snowballs into a flurry of monthly activity. When everyone contributes, what a full club we create. So following is a personal favorite recipe for a pot of soup to share on these cool fall evenings:
FALL CORNSOUP
1 Large can V- 8 juice
1 cup or so diced ham
1 Large family size bag of frozen corn
2 stalks each celery and carrots, sliced
1/2 cup or so chopped onion
OPTIONAL items can include any leftover veggies to taste: diced green pepper or potatoes, green beans or can of kidney beans etc.
Season to taste with salt and pepper, garlic, basil, oregano, 1 T Worcestershire sauce and a pinch of red pepper..?1. Mix all in large stockpot
2.Add 2 V-8 cans full of water
3. Simmer at least 40 minutes
Enjoy your "Stone Soup" of the season!!!!!
See you at the next luncheon onWednesday, October 4!
Meg Whitelock, President WCNC
ATTENTION BOARD MEMBERS: The scheduled Board Meeting (and New Member's Brunch) is Tuesday, October 10th, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. Patsy Kuntz will be hosting at her home. Further details will be emailed.
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Wednesday, October 4, 2017
10:30 a.m. (10:00 – 10:30 Social Time)
Old Natchez Country Club
115 Garden Gate Drive, Franklin, TN
(North on Hillsboro Road, left on Sneed Road, left on Garden Gate Drive)
ATTENTION MEMBERS: Our monthly luncheon social time begins at 10:00 a.m. with the business meeting beginning at 10:30. Old Natchez has requested that we not enter the dining room until 10:00 a.m. The staff needs the time to complete the room set-up. Thank you for your cooperation.
** MENU
Deluxe Salad Bar
Roasted Vegetable Lasagna with Alfredo Sauce
Cheese Tortellini with Italian Sausage, Bell Peppers & Marinara
Roasted Fingerling Potato / Sautéed Asparagus
Parmesan Garlic Bread
Assorted Cakes & Pies / Seasonal Fruit Salad
**Club policy, both WCNC and Old Natchez CC, as well as the Williamson County Health Department prohibit take-out containers from our buffet luncheons. Please do not put anyone in the position of denying you this and help us keep good relations with our host location. Thank you for your understanding
PROGRAM
CRAFT LOVE FRANKLIN
"Craft Love Franklin is a DIY workshop where people gather to create custom works of art and home decor from wood. This BYOB establishment is the place to have fun with friends on the weekend, de-stress after a busy work day or spend an evening with someone special."
The Owner of Craft Love Franklin will talk about the variety of workshops they offer to groups of all ages such as:
· Mimosas and Crafts
· Women, Wine, and Wood
· Date and Friends Night
Just a few of the fun events they offer.
Chair: Pat Rappa,
NOTE FROM THE PRESIDENT: There have been numerous complaints regarding disruptive chatter during the Program. Please be respectful of our speakers and attentive Club Members! Your cooperation is needed and appreciated! Thank you
Meg Whitelock
RESERVATIONS / RESERVATION POLICY
IMPORTANT: Reservations and cancellations for the general meeting/luncheon will be accepted until 6:00 p.m. on September 27th, the Wednesday prior to the meeting on Wednesday,
October 4th, 2017
The price of the luncheon is $22.00.
Please pay by check (payable to WCNC) at the door.
We are unable to make change.
Reservations and/or cancellations may be made by calling or sending an e-mail to Chair, or using the website:
Karen Beigle, , 714-486-4056.
www.williamsoncountynewcomersclub.com
If you do not receive a phone call or e-mail response
YOU DO NOT HAVE A CONFIRMED RESERVATION.
(There is a waiting list available)
If you have confirmed reservations and are unable to attend, and fail to cancel your reservations by the deadline of September 27, 2017 you will be charged for the luncheon and are requested to mail your check payable to WCNC to the Treasurer:
Jane Coffey, 1113 Murfreesboro Road, Suite 106-205, Franklin,TN 37064
MEMBERSHIP
Anyone living in the Williamson County area is eligible for membership regardless of length of residency. Prospective members shall have the opportunity of attending two functions and receive two newsletters before dues are payable. If you know of anyone who would like this information, contact Kathy Strunk, she will be handling our ‘prospective members’ or Evelyn Spencer.
DUES for the 2017 – 2018 year are $25. / Fiscal year is June 1, 2017 thru May 31, 2018.
Make checks to ‘WCNC’ and mailed to: Evelyn Spencer, 3833 New Hwy 96 West, Franklin, TN 37064.
Chairs: Evelyn Spencer, 615-794-8502,
Kathy Strunk, 615-807-1061,
NOTE: There was an insert of new and/or renewal that was emailed out before the September 6th Luncheon Meeting. Members receiving the newsletter post mail, the insert was included in your 2017-18 directory.
All directories will be handed out at the monthly luncheons, or mailed out after the October 4th Luncheon Meeting. Extra Directories will be available for $2.00. We have 236 paid members as of August 31, 2017.
New & Renewal Members:
Pat Bluemle, Franklin, 37067;
Alice Burns, Franklin, 37069;
Meg Cochran, Spring Hill, 37174;
Dee Gray (Jon), Franklin, 37064;
Winifred Hassell, Brentwood, 37027;
Daphney Long (Wilbert), Franklin, 37069;
Connie Smith, Franklin 37064;
Julie Wehrmeyer (Michael); Brentwood, 37027;
Corrections/Additions/Emails to 2017-2018 Directory;
Doyle, Lillan; Correct Spelling / First Name under Photo
Freemon, Nelle; Correct Spelling / Last Name under Photo
Harms, Pat, Incorrect Photo, included in 1st insert.
Ritter, Susan; Correct First Name under Photo to ‘SUSAN’
Photo’s lost in the icloud, included in 1st insert:
Kathy Blood, Pam Comeaux, Lynda Leneave, Dorthy Lesch, Joan Morris
ANTIQUES
October 19, 2917. The Antiques group will be getting a very special treat for October. We will be combining our October outing with the Gardens group to visit St. John’s Ashwood near Columbia, TN. St. John’s Ashwood is not open to the public and we are fortunate to have a private tour of the church and cemetery. St. John’s Ashwood was the church of the James K. Polk family and has a rich history in our area. We will leave Williamson County at9:30 amon the 19thand end our tour with lunch in Columbia, TN. We will be able to ride-share so don’t hesitate to sign up. This is a rare occasion not to be missed. Please sign up by the first week in October so I can let our guide know how many will attend. RSVP to. See you soon. Janet
Chair: Janet /615.497.7088call or text
BOOK CLUB
Book Ends: If you wish to be a part of our book club, please contact the below chairperson for details on the book we are reading, and information on time and where we meet..
Chair: Judy Tujague, 504-231-8777,
BOOK SWAP
Ladies, join the fun! DONATE a book(s). BUY hardcover for $1.00, paperback for $. 50. Watch this space for brief reviews of available books.
The Bookshop on the Cornerby Jenny Colgan is a delightful story about a literary matchmaker who believes if she can only pair a reader with the perfect book, she can change peoples lives. A loving crafted feel-good tale. Happy reading! Ruth, Analee and Bethany
Chairs Ruth Gray, , Analee Pinnegar,
Bethany Bradford,
BRIDGE
Newcomers is lucky to have several different bridge groups meeting at different times of the month. If you are new or just someone who would like to get involved again, please call me and I will help you get back into the swing of things. If you don’t want to play regularly but would like to play occasionally, let me know and we can put you on our sub list. We always need subs as well as regulars.
Bridge Coordinator: Linda Decker, 615.790.6631,
LADIES MARATHON: Marathon Bridge is 20 hands of bridge played starting at 9:30 a.m. and ending about noon at Christ United Methodist Church on Franklin Road, on the first Monday of each month, October - May. If you wish to play Marathon Bridge, please contact either
Chairs: Alyce Daws (615-512-4409, ) or
Joan Wright (615-424-3148, ).
PARTY BRIDGE: Party Bridge meets on the third Monday of the month at 9:30 a.m. at Christ United Methodist Church on Franklin Road in Franklin. For information, please contact
Chair: Mary Ann Whitley, 615-790-6810
CANASTA
Tonya England will be taking over for Nell Elliott at Canasta. We will be meeting at First Watch on Meridian Blvd in Franklin, onMonday, October 16, 2017. The game is from10:00 to 2:00, however we do ask that you arrive by9:45so that the games can start on time. We meet the thirdMondayof each Month. To sign up to play, please contact Tonya at the following phone or e-mail address. Thanks! Let us all keep Nell in our thoughts and prayers.
Chairs: Tonya England, 281-770-7184 or
Carol Williams, 731-535-0672 or
Patsy Scott, 615-656-1939 or
CHEAP DATE
Cheap Date will be announced by email, as it always is. If you wish to attend, please contact me and you will receive an email in early October about time and place. The date isOctober 26, 2017. Thanks. We, always have a lot of fun, so come and join us.
Chairs: Arlyne Euler, , 615-595-0396,
Arlene Berexa, , 615-794-2842
COFFEE KLATCH
We meet the first Thursday of every month at Columbia Ave Panera at 9:3O. Hope to see anyone and everyone there for coffee and conversation!
Chair: Meg Whitelock, , 972-922-0949
COUPLES FOOD CONNECTION DINNER