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WEST MILFORD NEWCOMERS CLUB NEWSLETTER

NOVEMBER 2007

NOVEMBER’S MESSAGE: While we are aware of our blessings all year long, this is the month where we take the time to really think about all the reasons we have to be thankful. Those of us in The Highlands are particularly blessed by our beautiful surroundings, the easy access to nature and the wonderful friends to be found here. I know I am grateful for all the incredible women I have met through the Newcomers Club over the years. This Club is truly something to be thankful for!
                         Merrilee McKittrick, Editor

NOVEMBER MEETING: The November meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 13th, at the West Milford Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall with social time beginning at 9:30 a.m. and the meeting will beginning at 10 a.m.

Many people today are turning to herbs over traditional medication which sometimes has adverse side effects. Our November guest speaker will be local herbalist, Robin Rose Bennett, of Wisewoman Healing Ways. Robin teaches people how to heal their bodies through using herbal medicines. She comes highly recommended from several of our members for her compassion and wisdom with herbs. Her topic will be Herbs for Colds and Flus and she will be teaching us how to make an herbal cough syrup.

Refreshments will be provided by Elaine Hossfield and Rosemary Martin.

BABYSITTING: On-site babysitting is provided for $5 per family at our meetings. Please pay our treasurer, Diane Brewer, when you come in. Please pack snacks and drinks for your own children and label their belongings, especially if they have their own drinking cup.

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 expenses.

SUNSHINE SQUAD: Thank you to Helen Rezzonico who is now chairing this wonderful club function! The Sunshine Squad helps out members during difficult times by delivering dinners to them after surgery, giving birth or a serious illness. If you are willing to be called on to be of service to your fellow members at such times, please let Helen know.

NEW MEMBERS: We would like to welcome our returning member, Janet Kirk. She will be included in our coming Membership Directory.

HAPPY NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS TO: Maria Eriksson – 11/12, Darlene Kohan – 11/14, Sandy Maciel – 11/24 and Kathy Maguire – 11/17.

BEST WISHES to Kathy Maguire. We wish her a complete and speedy recovery.

HOSPITALITY HELPERS: Volunteers are needed to bring some cake or other food item to future meetings. If you have not as yet signed up for a month, please consider doing so at the next meeting or by contacting Blanche.

ACTIVITIES UPDATE:

  • WALKING IN WAYWAYANDA: Mary Loudin. This group will continue walking every Monday at Waywayanda State Park, still meeting at 11 a.m. unless there is inclement weather. During November, they will be meeting at the beach parking lot. 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 11 a.m.

  • LET’S DO LUNCH: Merrilee McKittrick. There will be no luncheons in November or December due to vacations and holidays. 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, November 14th, at 8 p.m. at the home of Janet Donus. They will be discussing “Monique and the Mango Rains” by Kris Holloway. 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. This group will be meeting on Thursday, November 29th, at 9:45 a.m. at the Oasis Diner near Shoprite. You do not have to contact Cindy if you are attending, just show up at the diner.

  • SUPPER CLUB: Renee Weiss. The Supper Club is meeting at “Wine in the Woods” at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 10th. “Tapas” is the cuisine for the evening and Alan (the owner) of Wine in the Woods will be offering wines that can be paired with Spanish Tapas. Beer and Spirits are also being offered. All Tapas dishes must be prepared at home ready to be served. There is no facility to cook or warm up items. Attendance is limited to 10 people.

  • MOVIE NIGHT: Maria-Elena Grant. Movie Night this month will be on Tuesday, November 6th. Maria-Elena will send out an e-mail announcement to the Club, letting everyone know the movie chosen, theatre and show time. If possible, a link that contains a synopsis will be provided. Anyone interested in attending, please reply back to Maria-Elena and plan to meet up with everyone at the ticket counter of the theatre 10 minutes before show time.

  • OTHER LOCAL HAPPENINGS: For your information, here are some other local events happening in the month of November that you may be interested in:

    November 3 & 4 (Saturday & Sunday): Let’s Talk Turkey at the Applewood Winery in Warwick. Chef Jody will be on hand with tips and recipes. There will also be wine tasting and food previews. For further information, call the Applewood Winery at 845-988-9222.