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WEST MILFORD NEWCOMERS CLUB NEWSLETTER

DECEMBER 2007

DECEMBER’S MESSAGE: A short but sincere message this month to wish all of you a healthy, happy holiday season and an extra special new year.
                         Merrilee McKittrick, Editor

HOLIDAY BRUNCH: Our annual Holiday Brunch will be held at our usual meeting time, Tuesday, December 11th, at the West Milford Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall with social time starting at 9:30 a.m. and the festivities beginning at 10 a.m. Babysitting is provided on the premises for $5 per family. Please pack snacks and drinks for your own children.

This is one of our favorite meetings where we have time to eat, chat and play our really fun gift-exchange game. For this game, please bring a wrapped gift that is pretty, practical or personal worth approximately $10.

We will also have a delicious brunch prepared by our volunteers. If you have not already signed up to bring an item but would like to (quiches, casseroles, salads, muffins, side dishes, desserts, etc.), please contact Blanche Desimone to let her know what you will be bringing so there will be enough food in each category.

If you are planning to participate in our home-made cookie exchange, please bring 6 dozen of one type of cookie divided into 12 zip-lock bags with 6 cookies in each. You will end up with a wonder full assortment of cookies to take home. Only those bringing cookies collect cookies, so you must sign up specifically for this exchange by contacting Mary Loudin.

We look forward to seeing you at this extra special gathering. Join the fun – the more the merrier.

Please remember that if the schools are closed or delay opening this meeting is cancelled but we will have the meeting the following Tuesday at the same time and place.

NEW MEMBERS: We would like to welcome our new members, Jan Braidech, Susan Byrnes, Alice Courage, Julia Held and Terry Milin.

HAPPY DECEMER BIRTHDAYS TO: Karen Lavin 12/3 and Judy Mazur – 12/16. BEST WISHES to Sharyn and David Bell. We wish them a complete and speedy recovery. NEW E-MAIL ADDRESS: Debbie Maynard.

ACTIVITIES UPDATE:

  • WALKING IN WAYWAYANDA: Mary Loudin. This group meets every Monday in Waywayanda State Park, meeting at the parking lot down by the lake at 11 a.m., unless there is inclement weather. Children and dogs are welcome. Park regulations require that dogs be on leashes. You do not have to call Mary if you are walking, just show up by the scheduled time.

  • LET’S DO LUNCH: Merrilee McKittrick. There is no luncheon scheduled for December. The luncheons will resume in January.

  • HIKER BABES: Debra Manfredonio. This group will be hiking every Thursday, meeting at 1 p.m., at various levels of difficulty and to different destinations. Contact Debra if you would like to be notified of this group’s plans each week.

  • A NOVEL GROUP: Debbie Maynard. The next meeting of this group will be on Wednesday, December 12th, at 8 p.m. at the home of Debra Manfredonio. They will be discussing “The Painted Drum” by Louise Erdrich. If you are already a member of this group, please call the hostess if you are NOT attending. Guests trying it out are always welcome.

  • BREAKFAST BUNCH: Cindy Forrest. The last Thursday of this month is December 27th, just two days after Christmas. Cindy is willing to do a breakfast if anyone is interested in attending that day. Please let her know if this is something she should plan on.

  • SUPPER CLUB: Renee Weiss. This group will not be meeting in December but will resume in January.