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Alumni Group of Newcomers (AGN) Opportunities for Active People
New Bern, NC
November 2016
President’s Message
Welcome to fall in North Carolina!
Fall brings some changes in our organization. As I mentioned at our general meeting, Chuck Saraceno and his wife Diane will be moving to Wake Forest, after they sell their house. We will all miss him terribly. Chuck has been handling membership/database forseveral years and has done a fabulous job! We are very fortunate that Carole McHale hasagreed to take it over. She has the experience in managing the database as she did it in Newcomers. Taking Carole’s position of Activities Chair will be Kay Melvin. Thank you both for stepping up to the plate! It makes for a smooth transition.
We will not have a general meeting until January, as we are all too busy over the holidays. However, I encourage you all to attend the Annual Christmas Party on December 6th, which will be Newcomers and Alumni combined. It is always a festive evening and The Flame does a wonderful job. See you all there!
Betty Todd [email protected]
President
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Please check the appropriate activity description on the following pages fordetails about these events:
Date Activity
Tue, Nov 1, 16 Chess 4 Way, 6:00 pm, Books-a-Million
Thu, Nov 3, 16 Tennis, Call for Time
Mon, Nov 7, 16 Scrabble, 12:30 pm, Books-A-Million
Tue, Nov 8, 16 Chess 4 Way, 6:00 pm, Books-a-Million
Thu, Nov 10, 16 Tennis, Call for Time
Thu, Nov 10, 16 Golf, 10:00 Tee Time, Walnut Creek Country Clubin Goldsboro
Sat, Nov 12, 16 Outdoor Adventure, 10:00 am, Elliot Coues NatureTrail, Fort Macon
Mon, Nov 14, 16 Singles Mingles, 10:00 PM, Coffee at Bakers Kitchen - 227 Middle St.
Tue, Nov 15, 16 Chess 4 Way, 6:00 pm, Books-a-Million
Wed, Nov 16, 16 Original Book Club, 1:00 PM, Discuss Half BrokeHorses by Jeannette Walls
Wed, Nov 16, 16 Dining Out, 6:30 pm, Bay Leaf Restaurant
Thu, Nov 17, 16 Tennis, Call for Time
Thu, Nov 17, 16 Mexican Train Dominoes, 7:00 PM, Email Terri Watts for location
Fri, Nov 18, 16 Sip & Snack, 6:00 PM,Jane will email location once you RSVP
Mon, Nov 21, 16 Scrabble, 6 pm, Schlotzsky's Deli
Tue, Nov 22, 16 Chess 4 Way, 6:00 pm, Books-a-Million
Thu, Nov 24, 16 Tennis, Call for Time
Tue, Nov 29, 16 Chess 4 Way, 6:00 pm, Books-a-Million
Wed, Nov 30, 16 Singles Mingles, 1:00 PM, Dinner at Paula's Pizza & Italian Restaurant, 1713 Red Robin Ln., New
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Date Activity
Bern, NC 28562
Tue, Dec 6, 16 Alumni/Newcomers Christmas Party
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Newcomers Alumni Club offers a variety of activity groups designed not only to provide you with new friends and fun, but also opportunities to learn, lead and most importantly, laugh! You may participate in as many activities as you desire.We also offer special activities throughout the year. In the following pages is a description of each activity group currently available including any scheduled events/activities. Some activity Groups are not active during the summer, but they will all resume in September.
Participation in any Alumni or Joint Newcomer/Alumni Group Activity or Event requires that the prospective participant be a member in good standing in the AGN.
How do you sign up? To join a group, contact an activity leader or co-chair directly.
If you have a suggestion for a new activity, and you are willing to lead the group, please contact our Activity Director:
Kay Melvin [email protected]
252-288-6101
Alumni/Newcomers Christmas Party flyer on next page.
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Alumni/NewcomersChristmas Party
December 6, 2016The Flame Restaurant 2301 Neuse Blvd, New Bern
6-7 Social Hour. Hors d'oeuvres/Cash bar7 pm Dinner
Dancing with CK Entertainment Lots of Prizes
Three Entree Dinner BuffetHouse Salad with Ranch or Italian dressing
Roasted Medallions of Beef served with a Bordelaise SauceLemon Chicken over Herb Penne Pasta
Grilled Salmon with Shrimp Bisque Sauce over Egg Noodle PastaRoasted Squash, Zucchini, Red Peppers & Onion with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Scalloped PotatoesDessert: Apple Crisp with Vanilla Bean Ice cream
Cost $30 per person( $35 for nonmembers) make checks payable to AGN
Mail to: Mary Lou Snyder, 104 Overlook Ct. Grantsboro NC 28529Telephone: 252-249-2029. DEADLINE: November 23
Please note there will be no walk-ins or refunds for this event
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Purpose: The Newcomers/Alumni Bicycling Group is forthose individuals who like to get exercise while enjoying thescenery around New Bern. We feature 'no drop' rides--which means we don't leave anyone behind! We have beenworking to design options that allow more serious bikers to enjoy a longer distance at a faster pace, but also provide a choice for more leisurely riders to go at a more comfortable pace. We take breaks as needed. Routes will vary, allowing participants the chance to see different neighborhoods and the surrounding countryside
Requested Gear:
1. A working bicycle (brakes, gears) with adequate safety items - lights, reflectors
2. A Helmet is mandatory.
3. Carry adequate water (minimum – 1 pt. / 500 ml).
4. Casual clothing (shorts) and top with bright colors.
Air pumps and/or lights are an option.
Meeting Place:
A group email, including directions to a starting point, is sent out for weekend rides.
We would love to have you join us!
Activity Leader Home Cell EmailKeith Jackson 573-795-1837 [email protected]
Dave Gerde 252-288-4371 631-759-6412 [email protected]
Scheduled Events:
The activity leaders check the weather and weigh other factors as to when an event can be scheduled. Due to these factors, events are scheduled with short time frames (within 1 to 2 weeks.) So have your helmet ready!
Bikers will be holding rides through the summer, based on weather and my schedule. Keith will announce these through email as they happen. So if your interested, send Keith your email so he will have it on his notification list.
If anyone wants to be notified of rides, they can email Keith at [email protected]. Dave Gerde will be gone over the summer, so Keith will likely be the only one scheduling rides.
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Newcomers/AGN Boaters Group
Activity Leader Home Cell Email
Bud McClard (Newcomer) 603-493-6984 [email protected]
The Boaters Group held its annual summer picnic at Jon & Jane Olstad's house in Greenbrier. We had a great turnout for the picnic.
We are in the process of planning our proposed Agenda for the 2016-2017 Boating Season with many exciting events being looked into. We hope to have a good mix of boating activities, a couple of overnight land cruises as well as a number of interesting day trips to visit area attractions tied in with some visits to area restaurants. In addition tothese activities we are going to try and schedule a couple educational talks dealing with boating in local waters and other boating topics of interest
You must be a member of the Boater’s Group to participate in Group activities and you must be a member of either the AGN or Newcomers Club to be a member of the BoatersGroup.
Boaters Calendar for the Season.
The latest calendar of events is posted on the Newcomer's website, planned boater events.
Scheduled Events:
Date Time Activity
No events reported
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Some pictures of last year's events submitted by Bill and Carole McHale:
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There are currently two Book Clubs active in the AGN. THE BOOK BABES has already closed off new membership because they have 22 members and feel that is all they can support. With all the interest in participating in a book club the AGN is open to creating a third at this time.
Original Book GroupActivity Leaders Home Cell EmailDawn Daugherty 252-288-5891 [email protected]
Barbara Miller 252-514-4521 [email protected]
The “Original Book Group” meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month in members’ homes If you have any questions please send them to Dawn Daugherty (email: [email protected]).
Scheduled Events:
Date Book Meeting location
Nov 16 Half Broke Horses by Jeannette Walls
Nancy Duane's House
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“THE BOOK BABES” Book GroupActivity Leaders Home Cell EmailJan Manning 252-638-5588 [email protected]
Esther Wilson 252-288-6715 [email protected]
Alumni has formed “THE BOOK BABES” Book Group which meets 1-3 pm on the 4th Thursday of each month. It currently has 22 members and can't accept any more. For more information please contact Jan Manning at 252-638-5588 or [email protected].
Scheduled Events:
Date Book' Meeting location
No information was provided for November
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This activity is for those who wish to learn about and play a variation of standard chess called 4 Way Chess that is played with 4 players at once. Prior knowledge of standard chess is helpful, but not required.
DATE TIME WHERE
Every Tuesday 06:00:00 PM Books-A-Million
Contact the Activity Leader for more information:
Activity Leaders Home Cell EmailCarmine Buscemi 917-783-3036 [email protected]
Dennis Pymm 603-716-0006 [email protected]
Scheduled Events:
Date Time Game Location
Tue, Nov 1, 16 06:00 PM Books-a-Million
Tue, Nov 8, 16 06:00 PM Books-a-Million
Tue, Nov 15, 16 06:00 PM Books-a-Million
Tue, Nov 22, 16 06:00 PM Books-a-Million
Tue, Nov 29, 16 06:00 PM Books-a-Million
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Activity Leaders Home Cell EmailMark Leonard 252-514-9439 802-279-2181 [email protected]
Dining Out is an opportunity to enjoy learning about the restaurants in New Bern and the surrounding areas. It’s a chance to taste the chef’s choice and enjoy the company of otheralumni. Each month a new place is planned for your dining pleasure for either lunch or dinner.
The AGN Dining Out activity group meets monthly. We try to sample a variety of cuisines with a range of prices (nothing too expensive). Depending on the location, there may be a group size limit; sign up early! Each monthly event requires an RSVP via email to Mark.
This activity is probably one of the most attended by our members and is a fun group to participate in if you like exploring new places to dine in the area. It frequently ventured out of the immediate New Bern area to Washington, Morehead City, Swansboro, and Kinston.
Scheduled Events:
Date Time Resturant
Wed, Nov 16, 16 06:30 PM Bay Leaf Restaurant309 Middle Street Unit 6,New Bern, NC 28562
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Newcomers / Alumni Golf is based on the premise that the game should be fun. Making friends is paramount; proficiency is immaterial. We welcome all skilllevels. Rules are what each player wants them to be. Some players adhere to the stricter rules of the USGA, while others follow the lax GW rules -- count everystroke that you like. If you don’t like it, don’t count it; or finally, don’t count anything and pick up your ball any time you wish!
We schedule a golf outing once a month, normally on a Wednesday or Thursday,and play 12 months of the year. We travel to courses in the New Bern area and try to keep within a one-hour drive. We also arrange carpooling for the out-of-New Bern trips. If this sounds like something you would enjoy, come join us. Youwill have a good time!
Activity Leaders Home Cell EmailTony Guadagnino 252-633-0303 407-312-9741 [email protected]
Scheduled Events:
Date Time Golf Course
Thu, Nov 10, 16 10;00 am Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro
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Mexican Train Dominoes
Activity Leaders Home Cell EmailTerri Watts 252-288-4303 [email protected]
Esther Wilson 252-288-6715 [email protected]
The goal is to have fun while playing Mexican Train Dominoes. Dominoes are a simple, easy to learn game played by people of all ages for centuries. You sit at atable of 6; you do not play with partners. The object of the game is to be the first player to place all of their dominoes. Dominoes may be placed onto the player's train, onto the Mexican train if available, or on the trains of other players under special circumstances. This game is a great way to socialize in a small group. We are seeking a total of 18 players, divided into groups of six to play at one of the three Hosts’ houses. This event is patterned after the “Dining In” concept. By participating, you agree to host at least one game night. After all have signed up, a simplified matrix, modified from the “Dining In” matrix, will be distributed, to assign the Hosts and guests for each game night. The Host will provide a dessert(and a table for six players). The other players will bring an appetizer or snacks to be shared, PLUS any beverage that you would like to drink that evening.
Participants will be notified by e-mail of the location prior to the event. Activity is held the 3rd Thursday of the month and will start at 7:00 pm. Advance sign-up or show of interest by e-mail is required.
To sign up for Mexican Train Dominoes or to indicate interest in future Dominoes events, contact the Activity Leader by e-mail or phone.
Scheduled Events:
Date Time Location
Thu, Nov 17, 16 07:00 PM Email Terri Watts for location
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Music Lovers
Activity Leaders Home Cell EmailBarbara Compton (910) 391-6120 [email protected]
The new Music Lovers Group is a joint Newcomer/Alumni activity for anyone who enjoys listening to and sharing music. If you love listening to music, love to dance or have a music collection that you would like to share with others contact Barbara Compton at :[email protected] so that she can put your name on an email list and she will organize a social whereby we can get together and party. We will ask volunteers to open their home to a maximum of 16 people. (The first 16 to respond are eligible) We will probably do this as soon a we get a response.
If you have an ideas that you feel would be fun, give Barbara Compton a call at (910) 391-6120 or email [email protected] to discuss them. If anyone has a kareoke machine and would like to have fun with it let Barbara know.
Scheduled Events:
Date Time Location
Nothing reported for November.
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Activity Leaders Home Cell EmailJune Dowd 252-571-5210 [email protected]
Steve Spaziante 252-571-3880 [email protected]
Throughout the September – May season, we try to choose outdoor activities that are appealing to everyone. The adventures are not competitive in nature. The adventures have included: kayaking/ canoeing, hiking, kite flying, bicycle riding, and boat rides. We either bring our lunch or stop by a nearby restaurant.
We don’t have participants sign up unless it is an activity that must be more stringent in head count. Our slogan is “No sign-up, just show up at the event” and rain-out is constituted by already raining or bad outlook during the time of theadventure.
Scheduled Events:
Date Time Adventuer
Sat, Nov 12, 16 10:00 AM Elliot Coues Nature Trail
Fort Macon Hiking Trail
Details on next page, Outdoor Adventure Flyer.
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OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Saturday, November 12, 10:00 a.m.Elliot Coues Nature Trail
at Fort Macon Beach
Meet at the beginning of the trail and hike about 3 miles round trip. Easy trail to walk at your own pace and have lunch at Pita Plate in Morehead City.
Directions: Drive to Fort Macon, taking Route 70 East, and turning at Atlantic Beach light (Atlantic Beach Causeway). Go over the bridge and drive to the light (Route 58, East Fort Macon Road) and turn left (4 Corners Diner is at that intersection). Entrance to the beach is about 1 mile on the right. Go to the second parking lot near the picnic area.
We will start on time at 10:00 a.m.
Afterward, we will meet at our starting place. To return to the starting place, you may take the trail back the way you came, walk on Fort Macon Road, or walk the beach to the cars.
We plan to have lunch at Pita Place located in the back of the Belk shopping center. We will decide the time before we begin the hike.
Outdoor Adventure Policy: There is no sign up with “contacts (June or Steve)”Just show up if you are interested unless otherwise indicated.
If there is inclement weather predicted, assume the activity has been canceled.
June Dowd 252-571-5210, [email protected] Spaziante 252-571-3880
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Activity Leaders Home Cell EmailNancy Janerico [email protected]
Cammie Armstrong 757-650-5469 [email protected]
The Scrabble Group meets the first Monday of the month from 12:30 pm at Books-A-Million Coffee Shop in the New Bern Wal-Mart Shopping Center at 3005M.L. King Blvd.; and the third Monday of the month from 6:30 pm at Schlotzsky's 3335 M L King Blvd (several individuals come at 6:00 to eat dinner). Watch your email for changes when there is a holiday on a Monday.
Playing Rules:
1. Two players per board (unless there is an odd number)2. Dictionary can be used a maximum of two times per move3. Use of "The Cheat Sheet" allowed4. Turns limited to six minutes each
Please Bring:
If you have the following items, please bring them to each meeting: A Scrabble Board, an Official Scrabble Dictionary and a 3-minute timer.
Scheduled Events:
Date Time Game Location
Mon, Nov 7, 16 12:30 PM Books a Million
Mon, Nov 21, 16 06:00 PM Schlotzsky's Deli
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Activity Leaders Home Cell EmailJozi Zienty 252-672-5626 [email protected]
Jill Raymond 252-649-1529 [email protected]
Singles Mingles is a combined activity of Newcomers and Alumni members and has events twice a month for coffee, lunch, or dinner in various restaurants near New Bern or in a member's home. Singles Mingles is a singles-only activity that meets to socialize, but is not a dating service.
Scheduled Events:
DATE TIME WHERE
Mon, Nov 14, 16 10:00 AM Coffee at Bakers Kitchen - 227 Middle St.
Wed, Nov 30, 16 05:00 PM Dinner at Paula's Pizza & Italian Restaurant1713 Red Robin Ln.New Bern, NC 28562
For more information, want to receive emails or interested in hosting a get-together at your home please contact: If you are interested in hosting a get-together at your home just let us know we can always add a date on our calendar.
All Singles Mingles Activity members will be contacted by email, announcing each event. Please RSVP so we have an accurate expected head count.
Important: Dates & Places are subject to change. Watch your email, as places may change, at the last minute, due to unforeseen reasons.
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SIP & SNACKActivity Leaders Home Cell EmailJane Olstad 252-514-0634 [email protected]
Looking for a casual night with friends? Sign up for Sip & Snack!
If you like to visit with friends while sharing food and drink, join fellow alums for Sip & Snack. This event will be the third Friday of each month at an alumni's house at 6 pm. Attendees will bring an appetizer or dessert to share, plus whatever they want todrink.
The newest Alumni activity, Sip & Snack, had a successful launch, heightened by a power failure and candle light snacks! It was great fun. Alums have stepped up, and we have hosts for September through November this year. If you would like to be automatically notified about each month's location, please email Jane Olstad to regester with the activity. At the beginning of each month Jane will send out an email to those registered, and you can RSVP to her if you plan to attend.
Scheduled Events:
A Sip & Snack is scheduled for November 18th. Jane is looking for hosts in the winter/spring period of 2017. If you would like to host any month in 2017 please contact Jane.
Come join the fun!
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TENNIS CLUB
Activity Leaders Home Cell EmailCarmine Buscemi 917-783-3036 [email protected]
Dennis Pymm 603-716-0006 [email protected]
The Tennis Club offers two levels of play. Our Recreational level is for any levelof ability for those who enjoy relaxed doubles play. For those who prefer more competitive play for doubles or singles we also have our Challenge level.
Schedule
Tennis Group Thursdays 9:00 am OR 1:30 pm (call for time)The group will be meeting throughout the summer.
Location:
West New Bern Recreation Center1225 Pinetree Road, New Bern.
Scheduled Events:
Date Time Game Court Location
Thu, Nov 3, 16 Call for Time West New Bern Recreation Center
Thu, Nov 10, 16 Call for Time West New Bern Recreation Center
Thu, Nov 17, 16 Call for Time West New Bern Recreation Center
Thu, Nov 24, 16 Call for Time West New Bern Recreation Center
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The Wine Group meets various times throughout the year for good food paired with great wine. It could be in an Alumni member’s home or somewhere in the community.
Activity Leaders Home Cell EmailDee Dricks 252-633-9671 [email protected]
June Dowd 252-633-2667 [email protected]
Joan Baumann, Treasurer
Scheduled Events:
Date Time Location
No information was provided for November.
If you’d like to host an event in the future, please contact Dee Dricks.
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~ NOTICE ~
CLUB TAKING AND USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS OF MEMBERS
This is to notify you as a member of Newcomers Club of New Bern or the Alumni Group that, in the course of Newcomer and Alumni Club activities, photographs of members may be taken and used by Newcomers Club of New Bern or the Alumni Group, at their discre-tion without compensation to or approval by such members, for club-related purposes including but not limited to club promotion, newsletter and other website content and contests.
New Bern Newcomers/Alumni ClubOfficers and Directors
For 2016-2017
President : Betty ToddVice President for Programs: Terri WattsVice President for Activities: Kay Melvin Secretary: Carol AltgilbersTreasurer: Gary Todd
Executive Board MembersFor 2016-2017
Membership/Advisor: Sandie SwigartNewsetter: Bud CurtisData Base/Directory: Carole McHaleSocial Committee Mary Lou Snyder (Chair),
Mickie Wittmeyer,Carole McHale,Betty Todd
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DUES FOR FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2016, THROUGH June 30, 2017ALUMNI GROUP OF NEWCOMERS
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION/WAIVER AGREEMENT
Please complete the application, sign the waiver, and enclose your check made payable to: AGN, and mail to:
Carole McHale, 211 Nyon Ct., New Bern, NC 28562
Type of Membership:(___) Family Unit $25.00 (___) Single $15.00 (___) Single whose partner does not participate in any club activity $15.00
(___) Yes, I would like a printed Directory $5.00 (In addition to my membership)
Membership: (___) NEW (___) RENEWAL
DATE:_______________________ TELEPHONE NO:____________________
NAME(S)__________________________________________________________________Please print
ADDRESS__________________________________________________ ZIP:___________Please print
E-MAIL ADDRESS:__________________________________________________________Please print (Your Newsletter will be emailed.)
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WAIVER AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
In consideration of being allowed to participate in the functions and activities of the Alumni Group of Newcomers:
I/We___________________________________________do hereby agree to hold the Alumni Group of Newcomers free from all liability and claims for damages and injuries of any kind whatsoever, from any cause or causes whatsoever, which I/We incur or sustain while participating in any of the functions and activities, including Day Trips and Outdoor Adventure, sponsored by the Alumni Group of Newcomers, and I/We further agree to hold harmless the Alumni Group of Newcomers from liability, loss, cost (including without limit, attorney fees) and other obligations arising out of any such damages and injuries, however they are incurred or sustained.
__________________________ _______________________________Signature Signature
We appreciate and thank you for your prompt payment of dues
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