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September 2010
Hope to see you in September!
Anna Langley, president
GENERAL MEETING
Thursday, September 2 Pecan Plantation
Reservation Table Opens 9:30
Social Hour 9:30 – 10:15
Business Meeting 10:15
Program:
Rock ‘n’ Roll with Sean Mitchell from Granbury Live
Sean Mitchell is a Christian recording artist, the voice of Dairy Queen commercials and an award-winning song writer. As an integral part of Granbury Live, Sean impersonates Ray Charles, Elvis, Willie Nelson, Neil Diamond and other artists.
Menu: Lunch: $13.00 (checks only please) Herb crusted cod with herb cream sauce, Italian cream cake
Reservations/Cancellations: Due by noon, Monday, August 30. Please note this is a new deadline for cancellations. Confirmations for both will be sent prior to the reservation deadline. Make a reservation by signing up at granburynewcomers@yahoo.com (preferred) or phone 817-243-9831. Information needed: Name, phone number, and names of guests if any. Also indicate if you wish to be on the Standing Reservation List.
No-Show Policy: If you make a reservation and do not cancel by Monday noon before our Thursday meeting, you are obligated to pay for your lunch and any guest(s). Mail your check for $13.00 per meal to Mary Scott, 8712 Ravenswood, Granbury, TX 76049.
VIP ANNOUNCEMENTS
Newcomers Cares!!
If you know of someone who needs special thoughts or words of encouragement, contact Janet Johnson, jjone1@charter.net or call 817-573-4560.
September Board Meeting:
September 9, 10:00 am, Karen Nichols’ home, 8605 Melmont Ct., in Pecan Plantation.
Consider going paperless!
The newsletter is easy to access online and is available 3rd Saturday of the month. Visit the web site, click Newsletter, “click here to download in letter format,” then print!” Try it this month and then email hihogram5@charter.net to change. Let’s give to charity instead of the post office!!
Two Important Reminders!
Directory will be printed after the September luncheon. If you have not renewed your membership, you will not be in-cluded. Also, you must be a member of Lake Granbury Newcomers Club to participate in Special Interest Groups. Membership Chair, Kathy Connors, will be in foyer at PP to take your dues (or send to her—see website for details).
INTEREST GROUPS
Needle Arts and Quilting, Tuesday, September 7, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. We will meet at Susie Lambeth’s home, 8804 The Briers Court in Pecan Plantation. Co-Hostesses will be Barbara Althouse and Ann Lockard. Lunch is provided. Bring your current project and join us! For further information about our group, please call Suzie Christy, 817-579-6652.
Home & Garden, Thursday, September 9, 10:00 am –noon. Mark this date on your calendar for a special treat of touring two lovely, newly restored Ft. Worth homes in the historic Park Hill area. First is the charming Cape Cod style home of Carla and Ron Murawski at 2537 Shirley Ave. Directions: From I-30, go south on University Drive. Turn right onto Park Hill Dr. Turn left onto Shirley Ave. Second is the beautifully decorated Mediterranean style home of Lori and Don DeBord at 2428 Lofton Terrace. Directions: From Shirley Ave., turn right onto Park Hill Dr. Turn right on University Dr. and then take an immediate left onto Park Hill Dr. Turn left on Winton Terrace and then immediately bear left onto Lofton Terrace. There are two Winton Terraces, take the second one. You’ll have plenty of time for lunch and shopping afterwards. A fun day — don’t miss it! Any questions, please contact Joyce Perdue at (817) 326-2030 or PerdueGeorge@windstream.net.
Couples Bridge, September 14, 6:30 pm. We will meet in the home of Becky Price at 613 S. Roughcreek, 817-573-4223. Call Jere by September 11, or sign up at the September meeting to play. Note: This is a change from the original newsletter. Chairperson: Jere Rickman, 817-579-5985 or jererickman@lakegranbury.com.
Couples Social Bowling, Thursday September 16th, 4:00 pm. Ladies, get your guy and come join us for a new season of couples bowling. We meet at Granbury Lanes, 4:00 pm, followed by dinner at a local restaurant. Everyone is welcome, even if you’ve never bowled before, or you can’t make it every month. Just come on out for a good time. Cost of bowling: $3.75 per game (age 50+); or $4.75 (under age 50). Shoe rental: $3.75. To sign-up or get more information, please call Elaine Allan @ (817) 579-1550, billandelaine@msn.com; or Jean Nelson @ (817) 279-6661, jnelson3401@hotmail.com.
Book Discussion Group, Monday, September 20th, 10:00 am– noon. We will have our first get-together at Vicki Hannum’s home at 2504 Alta Vista Ct. (76049) where we will enjoy Dottie Moss’ delightful review of The Help by Kathryn Stockett. Before we settle down, we will have the opportunity to partake of some delicious snacks provided by JoAnn Matthews and Martha Robinson. If you have any questions, please contact Micki Bezant at 817-573-2833.
Evening Out, Thursday, September 23, 6:00 pm (Limit 50). We will meet for a picnic at Sandi & Bob Miller’s, 9107 Bontura in Pecan. Everyone is asked to bring an appetizer, or finger sandwiches, fruit or veggie tray, dip and chips or a finger dessert. Sandi will furnish iced tea. Please bring your own wine and/or soft drinks and chairs. Call or email your reservation to Sandi at sandimiller2@att.net or 817-573-3073. Indicate which food choice you will bring. Carpool if possible. It will be canceled in case of rain. Directions: Front gate: Go to circle, take 2nd right onto Plantation Drive to Orchard Drive Turn left and then right onto Wedgefield. Take the first left onto Woodlawn. Take the next left onto Bellchase and then right onto Bontura Rd. to 9107 on your right. Back gate: Go to back circle, take the first right onto Westover. Take the first left onto Bellchase. Go right at Brierfield and then right onto Bontura. 9107 on left. Those in Pecan, please come in your golf cart and park at the back of their lot.
Ladies Bowling for Fun, Friday, Sept 24th, 10:00 am. This is a new new season of bowling and a great way to visit old friends and meet new ones. Please join us at Granbury Lanes, 10:00 am, for a fun gathering of “social bowling”, followed by lunch at a local restaurant. Everyone is welcome, even if you’ve never bowled before, or you can’t make it every month. Just come on out for a good time. Cost of bowling: $3.75 per game (age 50+); or $4.75 (under age 50). Shoe rental: $3.75. To sign-up or get more information, please call Elaine Allan @ (817) 579-1550, billandelaine@msn.com; or Jean Nelson @ (817) 279-6661, jnelson3401@hotmail.com.
TGIF Let’s Do Lunch, Friday, September 24th, 11:30 am. Lunch at the Buffalo Gap, Kroger Shopping Center,
Granbury. Sign-up at September meeting or contact chairperson, Karen Murphy, 817-579-5432, and/or co-chair, Judy Stroud, 817-579-5298, by September 17th, Noon. Cancellations, Noon 22nd.
Couples Supper Club, Saturday, September 25th, 6:30 pm. Each month we divide into groups of approximately 4 couples. The host provides main dish and drinks. Others provide salad, vegetables and dessert. It’s a great opportunity to meet new friends and visit with old ones in a relaxed atmosphere. We will begin the new season with a “Progressive Party”. Details will be provided to participating members via email. Sign up at the luncheon September 2nd or contact Stephanie Rosenfeld at 682-936-2212 or steph@foxyads.com if you are interested in participating.
Couples Evening Bunko: E-mail or call to start a group or to sub. Chairperson: Terri Olsen, 817-680-6705 (cell) or 817-578-2337 (home)teolsen55@hotmail.com or
Mah Jongg: There are 3 active groups now: Mah Jongg I, Townies, and Crak-ups. Some of us are beginners and others further along. If you would like to learn how to play this fascinating game, be a sub, or start/join a group contact Doris Moore at 817-573-9545. Or email her @ dorismoorecatwoman@msn.com
Bunko: We have 8 groups, and are trying to set up the 9th group of 12. So get some buds together and call today or sign up at the luncheon. You can also be a sub. Contact Pam Parry, 817-579-8223.
Meet and Greet: First scheduled meeting in October.