General Meeting

Date: Wednesday ,January 15

Time: Social 11:30 Lunch – noon

Place: La Hacienda Colorado

10500 Bierstadt Way

303-858-8588 .

Cost: $20

Join us for a wonderful fiesta and enjoy the

taste of Mountain Mexican with select menu.

Menu includes:

Appetizers

Entrees- Select from open menu

Dessert

Gluten free and Vegetarian will be available

Program:

Robin and Linda from Parker Library will

present an interesting program of:

“ More than just books---”

RSVP: Make checks payable to PNC and send

to: Pat Witzel-17807 Domingo Dr.

Parker, Colorado 80134

By Friday, January 10th

Directions: From Main and Parker Go N to

Lincoln, turn W on Lincoln ,travel on Lincoln to

just before 25 N, make Right onto San Luis

Street and go to Bierstadt Way. Turn Right and

La Hacienda will be on the right.

President’s Message

Greetings from Gail

720-851-5009

Happy New Year to All!

Wishing all our members and their

families the very best in 2014!

Is it me or does time seem to fly by

as one ages (gracefully)? We have had

a banner year with many new members

joining PNC and many new activities added

to our programs. Be sure to check your newsletter and website for information and sign up with the activity chairperson.

Our board will be changing in May and new volunteers will be needed to fill the board positions. Your participation will provide you with fulfillment and pleasure, knowing that you are giving to an organization which has given to you.

Remember: First Edition Cook books are still available at the initial price of $12.50 (sure to be a collector’s item)

Sara Woods- Editor : pncnewsletter@gmail.com Parker Newcomers website: www.parkernewcomersclub.com

Suggestions are welcome : Email Gail Berger at www.cogaberger.com

January Coffee

Rene Welker- Chair 720-379-5668

There will not be a coffee in January as it

would be on New Years Day. See you in

February.

Parker Newcomers

Newsletter

January 2014

Membership

Kathy Diak– Chair-303–841- 8017

PNC Membership is 207 members

Welcome Our New Members:

Jacque Carraway( Dave) 210-307-8066 (cell)

11533 Bent Oaks Street (Canterberry)80138

E-mail : jacquecarraway@gmail.com

Hobbies: Cooking, Reading, Knitting(novice)

B-Day: July 11

From: Texas

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Phone # changes.:

Jo-Anne Strong 303-902-0220 (cell)

Darlene Gomen 720-328-0271

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PNC dues, effective January 1- June 30 are $10.00 for new members. You are permitted 2 visits as a guest before deciding to join PNC or not.

Please make check payable to PNC and mail to Kathy Diak 6141Belmont Way, Parker, Co 80134

HAPPY NEW YEAR

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Happy Birthday! Happy New Year

6 Mary Ellen Godbey

12 Joyce Gosch

16 J.C.Childers

Gwen Meserko

27 Roberta Bauer

30 Carolyn Eisenbrandt

31 Sharon Goeser.

Sunshine and Shadows Mary Ellen Godbey

303- 840-1330 mezflyn@gmail.com

A card was sent to Jean and Jim Austin.

Jim’s mother passed away shortly before

Thanksgiving.

Note: If you know of someone who has been ill

or needs a little encouragement ,please let me

know.

Chicken Soup Committee Mary Ellen

Godbey - 303- 840-1330

There were no requests to activate the CSC in

September.

This is a special price for this cruise.

For further information give Marcia a call at

303-902-9943

October General Meeting

At Black Bear

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Skiing

Katy Earley - chair 303-841-2719

Mid Week Ski bus

Join the ESKIMO adult group on Thursday to Winter Park. All levels of skiers,

Lessons available. Bus leaves from Parker.

Call Katy 303-841-2719 for further information.

Member Autobiography

Evelyn Poulo

My sister and I are identical twins. We were the first of six children and helped

to raise our younger siblings. I have two college degrees: One in Environmental Science

and one in Computer Science, I started my work life by managing Environmental Impact

Statements. Later, I pursued computers. I loved programming and I eventually began

managing a database. I retired at 53, but sometimes I want to go back to work to use my

mind.

I have three adult children, who all lead interesting lives. One son was a Marine in

Helmond province in Afghanistan for eight months. That was the hardest eight months

waiting for him to come home.

I like to travel and want to explore many new places. I would like to explore Colorado via

four day trips. I also like to camp and cook over an open fire. I like to create memory

books about the highlights of our lives. I want to pass these book on to my

grandchildren.

*******************************************************************************************Suggestions for Autobiography Topics

• Where were you born and raised

• Where did you go to school/college

• Marriage , children (optional)

• What brought you to Colorado

• Where did you live during your adult life

• What keeps you here

• What are you interests/hobbies/activities

• How did you discover PNC

For further ideas go to PNC archived Newsletters on the web site.

We would love to hear more about our new members so email an article of ½ to ¾ of a

column to Marilyn Whitcomb mbooklover@comcast.net for use in future newsletters.

Book BuddiesKaren Dickey- Chair: 303-805-0505 wdickey4@comcast.net

Book: Lust for Life by Irving Stone

Date: Tuesday, January 28

Time: 1:00 pm

Hostess: Joan Roethlisberger

8425 SundownTrail (Butterfield)

Parker, CO 80134

RSVP to: Joan Roethlisberger at Joan@jackrothco.com or 303-946-7130

Directions: Take Parker Road, south to Hess Road. Follow Hess east and continue on Hilltop Road about 1 mile to North Sundown Trail (this will be before you come to Legend High School).Turn right (south) on N. Sundown Trail for .6 of a mile - 8425 will be on the right.

Discussion Leader: Lynne Martin Law

Reading ahead: For February: “Wonder” by R.L. Palacio

Know Your Officers

President: Gail Berger

720- 851-5009

Immediate Past President: Liz Johnson

303- 470-2880

1st Vice President: Peggy Hunter

720- 544-7837

2nd Vice President: Marilyn Whitcomb

303- 847- 9601

3rd Vice President: Marti Acker

720- 474-1271

Interim Secretary: Melissa Lindsey

303-646-3739

Treasurer: Pat Witzel

303-841-5622

Questions? Call any of us

Treasurer’s ReportPat Witzel 303-841- 5622

Treasurer’s Report

Beginning balance: $7,791.12

Deposits: $1,395.50

Expenses: $ 1,647.99

Balance:11/30/13 $7,538.63

Mystery Book ClubGwen Stibbards - Chair 303 -993-5654

Date: January 9

Time: 10am

Presenters: Gail Berger and Peg Hunter

Books to be discussed: Blood Line and

Scent of Fear by Tom Adair ( a local author)

The Mystery Book Club meets the

second Thursday of each month at

the Parker Public Library. We meet at

10:00am in their large conference

room. When we meet at someone’s

home , it will be announced ahead of

time, We often go out to lunch after

the meeting (optional).

AdvertisingBusiness card size $5 a month

Make check payable to PNC and mail with your ad

to: Sara Woods, 43097 London Drive, Parker,

80138 by the 5th of the preceding month.

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1st Thursday CanastaMel DeFellippie Chair 303-660-8786

Deanna Loving Chair 303-805 -7554

Date: January 2

Time: Play at 9:30 am (arrive by 9:15am)

Place: Firehouse #46 19310 Stroh Road

Hostess: RSVP- Deanna Loving

303-805-7559

Directions:

South on Parker Rd. to Stroh Road, west .3

miles to firehouse on south side of street.

The cost to play is $3. Please remember to

RSVP to your hostess by the Monday before

the game and be on time. There will be no

drinks provided; so please bring your own, with

a lid.

2nd Saturday Game Night

Jan Cadwell - Chair 303-771-3101

Monica Lam - Chair 720-328-8176

Date: January 11

Time: 6:30pm

Place: Firehouse #46 19310 Stroh Road

Let’s get together and have an enjoyable evening playing games and making new friends. Learn to play 3-13, a fun card game or hand and foot, a version of canasta. Bring $3.50 (14 quarters) and bring your own drink with a lid. Everyone are encouraged to come and enjoy the fun.

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

RSVP: Jan Cadwell 303-771-3101

Monica Lam 720-328-8176

4th Thursday Canasta

Pat Mitchell 303-841-6510

Betty Addison 303-840-1249

Date: January 23

Hostess: Pat Mitchell - 303-841-6510

RSVP to Pat Mitchell by the Monday

before.

Time: Arrive by 9:15 am play 9:30 am

Place: Fire Station 45

Directions: From Lincoln and Jordon , go

north on Jordan and turn left at 2nd light

(Northgate Dr.) Fire Station is on the right.

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3rd Thursday CanastaKathy Voight - Chair 303-688-8250

Date: January 16

Time: Play at 9:30am (arrive by 9:15am

Place: Firehouse #46 19310 Stroh Road

Hostess: Lou Ruthrauff - 303-690-7717

Directions:

Go south on Parker Rd. to Stroh Road , go west

.3 miles to the firehouse on the south side of

street,

The cost to play is $3. Please RSVP your

hostess by the Monday before game, so we

have enough tables setup. Everyone needs to

bring their own beverage with a lid.

Attention Ladies!!! IF DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS ARE

CLOSED *** ALL GROUPS WILL BE CANCELED

Monday BridgeSharlene Hass - Chair 303-841-9456 Jnshass@msn.com

RSVP: to Hostess the Friday before the date

Date:1/13- Pam Thurman 303-840-8828 phthurman@comcast.com

Date 1/27- Sheila Boone 720-851-0985 sfmfb@comcast.net

Time: 11am, play at 11:30am

We are now meeting at the Golden Corral at Parker Road and Arapahoe Rd.

Please call Sharlene if you are interested in joining the group.

Bunko 1st Friday

Pauline Soloman - Chair -303- 617- 3239

Date: January 3

Time: 9:30am

Place: Firehouse#46 19310 Stroh Road

Hostess: Gwen Christensen- 303-840-3136

**RSVP to Gwen Christensen at least 5

days prior to January 3

Directions: South on Parker to Stroh Road,

west .3 miles to fire station on the south side

of the street.

Card Game 3-13

Date: January 14 (Tuesday)

January 31 (Friday)

Time: 8:45am, Play at 9:00am

Place: Firehouse #46 , 19310 Stroh Road

RSVP- Lynn Eisenthal 720-851-8161

Cost: 14 quarters ($3.50) - please join us

and learn this enjoyable card game. It is

easy, it is fun and you can win money. Space

is limited so call early to reserve your spot.

Please bring your own drink with a lid.

Directions: South on Parker Rd to Stroh

Road, west .3 mile to fire station on the south

side of street.

Thursday Bridge Ginny Green Chair 303-841-4499

RSVP: to Hostess by the Monday before

the game

January 9 - Ginny Green 303-841-4499

January 23 -Ursula Huber 720-951-5744

Time: 10am

Place: Pradera Club House on the 2nd and

4th Thursdays from September through May

at 10am. We purchase lunch from the menu.

If you would like to join our group, please call

Ginny 303-841-4499

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2nd Monday ScrabblePat Kramer – Chair 303-471-5406

Date: January 13

Time: 11:30am

RSVP: Pat Kramer 303-471-5406

Place: We meet at Panera on Dransfeldt and

Twenty Mile Rd. on the second Monday of

the month, at 11:30am. Come join this fun

group. We welcome new players…and we

will teach you how to play if you have never

tried this great brain – stimulating word

game.

Mah Jongg

Every Tuesday at 10am

Place: Firehouse #46 19310 Stroh Rd.

RSVP to : Lynn Eisenthal - 720-851-8161

Directions: South on Parker Road to Stroh

Road, west.3 mile to Firehouse on south side

of street.

The cost to play is $4. Please RSVP by the

Monday before the game so we have enough

tables setup. Everyone needs to bring their

own drink with a lid. There is no smoking on

the premises.

January PotluckLynn Eisenthal - Chair 720-851-8161

Date: Saturday, January 18

Time: 6:30pm

Place: 8644 Selly Rd.

Hosts: Linda Hailey

RSVP: To Linda 720-947-9623 by Wed. January 15

Directions:

Go south on Parker Rd to South PineryParkway , turn East (left) onto South Pinery Parkway to Selly Rd (approximately 4 miles).Turn left on Selly and stay on Selly crossing Ponderosa continuing down hill then up and curving around to the left. 8644 is 2nd

house on the left after the curve. The house is beige brick with yellow siding and white trim.

You can always MapQuest if you are coming from another area.

You are welcome to bring your spouse or a friend to our evening Potluck. This is an informal opportunity to get to know other members. 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 confusion. If your plans change for any reason and you are unable to attend, please call your hostess ASAP.

Out and AboutSusan Hooten - Chair 303-805-9286

Date: January 22

Event: Lunch and Movie Day

Time: 11:30

Place: Chili’s at 20 Mile Road in the Kohlsshopping center

Movie at 20 Mile Theater in Parker at Dransfeldt and Stage.

Meet at Chili’s at 11:30am for lunch off the menu and then enjoy a movie at 20 mile theater. You will get a list of movies and times for the films at lunch.

RSVP to:

Sara Woods 303-840-1284 by Monday Jan 20

Lunch with the Ladies And Guys

too!Lynn Eisenthal - Chair - 720- 851- 8161

Date: January 8

Time: 11am

Place: Café Monet

RSVP: Lynn Eisenthal 720-851-8161 by

Monday January 6th

Directions: The restaurant is located in the

strip mall on the southwest corner of Plaza

and Parker Rd. Please meet at the restaurant at 11am.

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Dinner Group

Lynn Eisenthal -Chair -720-851-8162

Date: Thursday, January 30

Place: Salt Grass Steak House

19310 Cottonwood Drive

Time: 7pm

RSVP: Lynn Eisenthal 720-851-8161 no later

than January 27

Directions: Take Parker Road north to

Crown Crest (by Parker Adventist Hospital),

turn right ,go left round traffic circle, right on

Cottonwood, restaurant is on the left

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Franciscan Holiday GeneralMeeting December 4

Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur. Fri Sat1NO CoffeeNew Years Day

2Canasta 9:!5

3Bunko 9:30

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5 6 7Mah Jongg 10am

8Lunch WithLadies 11am

9Bridge 10amMystery book club 10am

10 11Game Night 6:30pm

12 13Bridge 11amScrabble 11:30

14Mah Jongg 10am3-13 9am

15General Mt. 11:30 am

16Canasta 9:!5

171 18Pot Luck 6:30pm

19 20 21Mah Jongg 10am

22Out and About11:30am

23Canasta 9:!5

Bridge 10am

24 25

26 27Bridge 11am

28Mah Jongg 10am

Book Buddies 1pm

29 30Dinner Group 7pm

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3-13 9am

January 2014Parker Newcomers Club43097 London DriveParker, Colorado 80138