My Business "Chez- Renee's Collectibles is donating a Vintage Sterling Silver and Amethyst Pendent /Necklace and Matching Earrings Set to the NC Club for a "continuing raffle" beginning in mid-March. The proceeds will be used to help fund our Newcomers’ social evening gathering in the spring. More details re: the raffle will follow via email.

This set was obtained from an estate that had beautiful items dating from Victorian to Mid- Century. This set is Mid-Century with french wire earrings that match an ornate marquis shape amethyst pendent necklace encased in solid sterling silver. The clasp is an S hook for secure closure. The retail value is approximately $175.00.

Renee Weiss

MARCH BIRTHDAYS : Wishing continued health and happiness to: Maria-Elena Grant 3/7 and Merrilee McKittrick 3/14.

Our third general meeting of 2009 will be held at 9:30am on Tuesday, March 10th, at the West Milford Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. Diane Brewer and Helen Rezzonico will supply the treats for the meeting. Rosemary Martin as the club’s “Welcoming Chairwoman” will greet and distribute name-tags to members and guests.

Babysitting is provided on the premises for $5 per family. Please pack snacks and drinks for your children. And if schools are closed or there is a delayed-opening because of the weather, the 3/10 meeting will be cancelled and we will meet the following Tuesday, 3/17, at the same time and place.

Beginning at 10:30 a.m – Anatasia Harrison, WESKetch Architecture & Interiors, Inc., will give an interesting and entertaining combination presentation - “Eco-style Your Life” and “Is Your Home Toxic?”. The presentation will provide the incentive for us to become more sustainable in our personal life.

We look forward to seeing you at this ‘Wearing o’ the Green’ gathering. Join the fun – the more the merrier!

TREATS WHEN WE MEET: If you have not as yet volunteered to bring a treat, please consider doing so at the next meeting or by contacting Blanche.

APRIL MEETING: The April 14th meeting is “Spring Planting: Herb Gardening” with Master Gardeners, Deb Manfredonio and Lyne Ciccarelli.

WANTED ALIVE! ONE more volunteer for the 09-10 Newcomers’ Nominating Committee. You don’t have to attend the monthly meeting to serve on the committee. Formal acceptance of a Nominating Committee will take place at the March meeting & the election of next year’s Board will take place at the May meeting. Length of service is only 2 mos (Mar. & Apr.). Remember: A club is only as good as its members. So PLEASE volunteer. (Call Blanche or Renee Weiss)

DIRECTORY AND E-MAILS: To help maintain our e-mail lists and directory, please notify our new webmaster, Blanche DeSimone any time during the year when there are changes to your membership information, i.e. e-mail address, telephone number, etc.

RAFFLE: Members are encouraged to bring items to be raffled off each month. You can clear out the clutter from your house and help the Club at the same time. The money earned from these raffles goes into our Club treasury to help defray monthly meeting expenses.

SUNSHINE SQUAD: Having friends help you out during a bad time can mean a lot. Helen Rezzonico is once again chairing this wonderful service the club provides for its members. The Sunshine Squad helps out members during difficult times by delivering dinners to them after surgery, giving birth or a serious illness. If you willing to be called on to be of service to your fellow members at such times, please let Helen know.

New ideas are ALWAYS welcome! If there is another group activity you would like to see implemented, or if you have a special interest or talent that you would like to share with others, then ‘Please’ let us know either through the newsletter or email or at the monthly meeting.