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Newcomers’ Oasis March 2014
The monthly newsletter of the Newcomers’ Club of Salt Lake City, Inc.
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
MARCH LUNCH EON 2
MEMBERS’ NEWS 3
ACTIVITIES:
Book Clubs 4
Coffee Groups 4
Genealogy 6
Food/Wine 5-6
Singles 6
Outings 6
RMSG 10
GAMES AND SPORTS:
Sing-a-Long 6
Bridge 7
Bunco 7
Hand & Foot 7
Mah-jongg 7
Gaming Unplugged 8
Pinochle 8
Golf/Snowshoeing 8
Hiking/Skiing 8
Volunteer 9
Business Referrals 12-13
Bulletin Board 13
Club Information 14
March Calendar 15
Mission Statement
The Newcomers’ Club of Salt Lake
City, Inc. is an organization that
promotes, extends and supports
civic, social, patriotic, and charita-
ble endeavors in the community.
M A R C H 2 0 1 4
Visit our website:
newcomersclubsaltlakecity.org
Visit THE BULLETIN BOARD on Page 13
Beware of the Ides of March. (Shakespeare)
Beware of the Ides of March sounds so ominous,
doesn't it? In actuality, every month has an Ides (often the
15th). The 15th of March became so notorious because of
the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 BC. The death of
Caesar made the Ides of March a turning point in Roman
history, as one of the events that marked the transition from
the historical period known as the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire.
This month is also known for March Madness! This refers
to the breeding season of the European hare. Generally nocturnal
and shy in nature, these hares change their behavior in the spring,
when they can be seen in broad daylight chasing one another
around fields and meadows. During this spring frenzy, they can be
seen striking one another with their paws (boxing). For a long
time, this had been thought to be competition between males, but closer ob-
servation has revealed it is usually a female hitting a male, either to show she
is not yet ready to mate or as a test of his determination. Sounds vaguely fa-
miliar. And in the United States it refers to events surrounding the single-
elimination Division I college basketball tournament.
Additionally, March contains one of my favorite holidays... St. Patrick's
Day. There is a bit of "blarney" in all of us whether we are Irish or not. The
Executive Committee and myself (mostly me; they just went along) thought
we should celebrate this event in someway. So in place of our regular Tues-
day luncheon, we will be hosting a dinner dance on Saturday, March 15th.
So, dig out those Kiss Me I'm Irish buttons and join us for some Irish Stew,
Corned Beef & Cabbage and fun! All of the details are contained on page
two.
For the last couple of months, the Nominating Committee has been hard at
work to put together a slate of Officers to be voted on for next fiscal year's
Executive Committee. This year the committee members are Nancy
Ramsdell (Chair), Sophia Palmer, Edwina Rosenbusch, Lynda Fletcher, Marian
McFarlin and Jean Davies. This is not an easy task and for some reason, gets
harder each year. I want to thank them for all their efforts. The slate they
have come up with for your approval is:
President Alan Fletcher
First Vice President Pat England
Second Vice President Melanie Zinninger
Treasurer Becky Bock
Secretary Pete Harmon
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Reservations—March Luncheon Dinner—$22.00 per person
Please fill in the requested information and mail with your check payable to
Newcomers Club to Kathryn Miller, 1142 West 200 North, #A110,
Centerville, UT 84014. Reservations with payment must be received by
Monday, March 10. No refunds will be given for cancellations made within
seven days of the luncheon. Phone 801-554-0447.
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DATE: Saturday, March 15
PLACE: Vina’s Totem Steakhouse
538 South Redwood Road, SLC
TIME: 6:30 PM Gather for drinks before dinner,
CASH BAR only.
7:00 PM Dinner
COST: $22.00 per person-includes tax and
gratuity.
March Luncheon
Dinner
Saturday, March 15
USE FORM BELOW TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS
MENU
Entrée 1 Traditional Corned Beef, Baby Red
Potatoes with dill and butter, and cabbage Entrée 2 Irish Stew
All choices served with tossed salad, pasta salad, rolls and
butter. Dessert will be St. Patty’s Cake-and no-it’s not
green...but your pitcher of beer can be, if you want. RSVP and
payment must be received by Monday, March 10.
Easy access from I-15, I-215, and I-80 West, and
located south of North Temple. From free-
ways, take Redwood Rd. exit, head south and
Totem’s will be on your right.
The Steakhouse private entrance is located on
the front side, north corner. The Steakhouse is
on the ground level, no stairs so get your danc-
ing shoes ready to go! Parking both in front of
the building and the rear, access under canopy.
We’ve got a special event for you to
launch the 2014 spring season—it’s
a dinner dance for St. Patty’s Day!
Irish dinner, bagpipers will visit, and
a deejay to spin tunes!!
Outing with Betty and Marilyn Newcomers’ Women Golfers
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MEMBER NEWS Marian McFarlin Social Secretary
Tel: 801-269-1589 [email protected]
NEW MEMBERS
Johnson, Halli & Mel 385 282-8219
160 South 600 East, Apt. #200, Salt Lake City, UT
84102
E-Mail:
Interests: Book Clubs, Bridge Groups, Coffee Groups,
Community Service, Hiking/Walking, Mah-
Jongg, Skiing/Snowshoeing. Other: Travel,
Scrabble, Museum/Arts/Plays. Involvement:
Committees, Welcoming People at
Lunch eons.
Moved from: Texas Date Joined: 1/6/2014
MacKay, Constance 801 274-2606
2991 East 4505 South, Holladay, UT 84117
E-Mail: [email protected]
Interests: Book Clubs, Bridge Groups, Coffee Groups,
Hiking/Walking, RMSG, Singles Group,
Skiing/Snowshoeing. Involvement: Welcome
people at Luncheons.
Moved from: Pennsylvania Date Joined: 1/6/2014
Meigs, Jan & Edward 702 219-7221
9571 Hidden Point Drive, Sandy, UT 84070
E-Mail: [email protected]
Interests: Book Clubs, Bunco, Community Service,
Food & Wine Groups, Hiking/Walking, Mah-
Jongg, Skiing/Snowshoeing. Other: Dominos.
Involvement: Welcoming People at Lunch
eons, Interest/Group Leader.
Moved from: Las Vegas, NV Date Joined: 1/17/2014
Stroup, Doris 801 261-3748
267 East Ailee Lane, Salt Lake City, UT 84107
E-Mail: [email protected]
Interests: Coffee Groups, Community Service, Food &
Wine Groups, Genealogy, RMSG, Singles
Group. Other: Photography. Involvement:
Welcome People at Luncheons.
Moved from: Hampton, VA Date Joined: 1/26/2014
ADDRESS/PHONE/EMAIL CHANGES
Berry, Jo Anne & Colin 801 738-7538
6658 West Mockingbird Way, Florence, AZ 85132
E-Mail: [email protected]
PHONE CHANGES
Mack, Rose Marie 801 904-2329
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY UPDATES
Marian McFarlin is home and doing fine following a successful corneal transplant. We wish you a complete
and speedy recovery.
Carol Harmon is home nursing a broken ankle caused by a skiing accident. Carol’s break was a 'double
break' to her 'tibia'- lower leg. She is now recovering from surgery and looking forward to being able to
'start weight-bearing' soon. She reports Pete's got excellent care-taking skills, and has been demonstrating
those well.
John Hammel recently had surgery and is now recovering at Promises Hospital of Salt Lake at LDS Hospital.
He's expected to be there another couple of weeks and then return home. He loves cards and phone calls.
His phone # is 801-408-7427 and his mailing address is Promises Hospital, 8th Ave & C Street, Room 427,
Salt Lake City, UT 84143.
Carol Munk Membership Data Base
Tel: 801-878-7090 [email protected]
Dick and Julie Codell
hosted the January
Smiling Grapes
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MORNING BOOK GROUP
This group usually meets the fourth TUESDAY at 10:00 am.
WHEN: Tuesday, March 25 at 10:00 A. M.
Please call Carmen Courtney at 801-947-7670 to find out the book and meeting place.
Carmen Courtney 801-947-7670
Sheila Lauerhass 801-590-8956
March 2014 Activities
COFFEE KLATCH Every MONDAY morning at 9:30 am come in, sit down and have a
cup of coffee. Join new and old friends for a morning treat and good
conversation. We meet at Einstein Brothers Bagels at 7176 S. Union Park Avenue (1300 East) near
Wal-Mart and In & Out Burger.
Call for more information.
Barbara Cochran 801-273-7621
COFFEE WANDERERS This friendly women’s group meets every Wednesday from 9:30-11:00 am. We
meet at a different coffee shop each week. Please come and enjoy a cup of cof-
fee with us. Not only will you experience new places, but you will learn your
way around Salt Lake City. Ann and Barbara are just a call or an email away.
March 5 — Hidden Peaks Coffee and Roasting Co., 4879 S. Redwood Rd., Taylorsville.
March 12 — Paradise Bakery—1010 E. 2100 S., Sugarhouse
March 19 — Corner Bakery, west side of S. Fashion Place Mall
March 26 — Salt Lake Roasting Co., 320 E. 400 S., SLC
Ann Charat 801-808-2043
Barbara Huppe 801-272-2784
NUMBER 1 LADIES BOOK CLUB W HEN: Wednesday, March 26, 7:00 P.M.
READING: The Burgess Boys by Elizabeth Strout
REVIEWER Margo Chapman
HOSTESS: Trish Mead, 6451 S. 1300 W., Taylorsville
WINE: Polly Hough
RSVP: Trish at [email protected] or 801-281-5509
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS
Lea Cotter - Activities Chair 801-930-9740
News items for this section should be submitted to:
Lea by email to [email protected]
COFFEE GROUPS
Trish Mead 801-281-5509
We wore pashminas and ate Indian
food at Jody's house while Suzanne
led a discussion on life in Mumbai
for Behind the Beautiful Forevers.
Author of Devil’s Trill, Gerald
Elias with Trish Mead and Mary
Leaper
Mumbai is where?
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GOURMET
Do you enjoy exploring new recipes, eating great meals and meeting
new friends? If so, Gourmet is the group for you.
In Gourmet-groups of people come together once a month to share a good meal.
This group usually meets on the first Saturday of the month. If the first Saturday of the month falls on a
holiday weekend, Gourmet is held on the second Saturday of the month.
As a participant of Gourmet you can expect to be a host home (for 8 or more people) at least once
during the season. The season runs from September through June.
Each month 2-3 hosts get together to plan a meal. The host prepares the entree and individuals attending
the dinner bring a menu item and their own beverage.
Contact Sue and Jeff for more details.
Next Gourmet meets Saturday, March 1 at 6:30 PM
Sue & Jeff Zimmerman 801-942-1266
SATURDAY NITE LIVE SUPPER CLUB
Once a month - usually the second Saturday - a fun group of
Newcomers’ gathers to enjoy a potluck meal together in a member’s
home. The host simply cleans house (or not!), provides dishes and
utensils, opens the door, and the party begins!
WHEN: Saturday, March 8 at 6:30 PM
HOST: Kem and Pat England
WHERE: 1598 Rolling Green Rd, Draper
RSVP: Kem or Pat at 801-523-3819
LIMIT: 20
Each attendee is asked to choose a dish sufficient to serve 10 - 12 people as part of
one of the courses of the dinner as well as their choice of drink.
Elaine Currey - 801-268-8632
Glenda Brookfield - 801-205-8452
FOOD AND WINE GROUPS
Membership Protection
Soliciting business at Newcomers’ Club functions is prohibited. Members’ names, street or email addresses or phone
numbers may not be used or furnished to any business organization, charitable or civic, for any purpose other than
Club business.
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We meet monthly for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The day and time are selected by
the host or hostess and published in the newsletter.
WHEN: Thursday, March 27 at 6 PM
WHERE: Michelangelo Ristorante,
3005 South Highland, SLC
RESERVATIONS: Susan Olszanski 801-410-4270
Gail Senteney
801-256-0530
Meeting at the Family History Library is by arrangement with Ruth. Learn how to do
your own genealogical research, enhance some research you may have already
started, or find out how to use the vast genealogical resources available to the public.
There are no fees.
SMILING GRAPES Enjoy an evening of tasting your favorite wine and hors d’oeuvres. A
single person may bring either an appetizer or a bottle of wine.
Couples bring both.
HOST: Mary Largent
WHEN: FRIDAY, March 21 at 7 pm
WHERE: 1208 E. Tiger Eye Drive, Sandy
RSVP: Mary by Tuesday, March 18 — 801-501-0121
WINE: Your favorite
Kathie & Hugh Zumbro 801-262-7739
Marilyn & Hank Merrill 801-572-1072
FOOD AND WINE GROUPS , CONTINUED
CONNECTIONS
OUTING WITH MARILYN AND BETTY
GENEALOGY
Ruth Stone 801-299-1561
We have an invitation to see John Price’s collection of fine automobiles in his
Speed Museum. Those of you who attended the special exhibit of some of his
automobiles at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts during the summer of 2012, know
that he has a unique collection of one-of-a–kind historic automobiles. You only saw a portion of his collec-
tion at UMFA. Join us on Monday, March 10 for a guided tour of his museum to see his complete collec-
tion. Our guide will be Jim Williams, the curator of the museum and John Price’s Executive Assistant. He is
very knowledgeable about the collection. We hope you will join us for this interesting and informative tour.
WHEN: Monday, March 10, 2014. At 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Museum of Speed, 165 E 600S, behind the Ken Garff, automotive dealership
CARPOOL: Shopko/ Red Lobster Parking Lot, 1300 E. and I-80. Meet at 10:00 a.m.
LUNCH: To be determined.
RSVP: Marilyn 801-266-1222 or Betty 801-566-772
Marilyn Heiner 801-266-1222
Betty Allen 801-566-7722
Members should bring enough food to allow wine to be consumed and still be able to drive home safely.
NEW! SING-A-LONG
Have you ever wanted to join a Sing-A-Long group? Here’s your chance to join in the fun. If you have an
instrument , bring it along. Phylliss McGuirk will play the piano and Warren Gilmour will play instruments.
Everyone is welcome.
WHEN: Friday, March 28, at 7 p.m. HOST: Karen Jurgens
WHERE: 15381 So. Falcon Point Court, Draper
RSVP: Karen Jurgens 801-571-5636 or [email protected]
Couples bring an appetizer and beverage.
Singles bring one or the other.
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March Games & Sports
BRIDGE FOR FUN!
For singles and couples - men and women - this group is for members who play
bridge just for the fun of it – all levels of players are welcome! We meet on the
third Wednesday of each month in members' homes. Participants bring appetizers; drinks and dessert
are provided by the hosting member. Eating/socializing begin at 6:00 pm with bridge beginning by 6:30
pm. Please don’t hesitate to call to get in on a FUN night of Bridge.
BUDDY BRIDGE
“Buddy Bridge” runs from September through April. Partial proceeds
from the $10 registration fee are donated to charity with the rest going
to end-of-year prize money. Daytime and “couples” evening bridge are
played. For more information, contact Sharon or Susan.
Sharon Hanson 801-278-1112
Susan Romney 801-583-1560
Bunco is a game that requires little skill. Fun is the goal. We meet at 11:30 am the
second Friday of the month in a member’s home. Our hostess provides appetiz-
ers and dessert. Please call Gail if you would like to be added to our Friday’s substitu-
tion list.
Monday Bunco will be played on the fourth Monday at 11:30 am. A host-
ing member will provide a light lunch after which the game and good times
begin. Please call April for the current month’s location. The group is full at this
time, but if you would like to be on the substitute list, please let April or Chris know.
April Clissold 801-277-1670
E-Mail: [email protected]
Chris Twite 801-363-3605
This group meets on Wednesdays at 11:30 am for lunch at Applebees on Fort Un-
ion and 1300 East and then plays until around 3:00 pm. This is a mind-provoking game
which originated in China. We would love to introduce you to the game. New to the
club and beginning players are welcome. Please call Ruth for more information.
Ruth Spiegel - 801-943-3556
Gail Senteney
801-256-0530
WHEN: Third Saturday of each month at 7:00 pm.
WHERE: Call Betty Green for location and further information
Ed & Betty Green 801-254-9022
MARATHON BRIDGE
The Marathon Bridge season begins in September and ends in May. We use
party bridge rotation and scoring - it is not duplicate. You need to know how
to play bridge: you will not be happy if you are a complete beginner. Men are encouraged to join! We begin on the second Thursday of each month at
10:00 am. All games are played at the Golden Corral at 7200 S and 700 E. It costs $13.00 per month for
lunch and prizes. We are no longer taking regular members for this season: send an email or call to be put
on the substitute list.
Paulette & Ted Roche
Tel: 801-930-5387
Paulette Roche Tel: 801-930-5387
Carol Munk Tel: 801-878-7090
Renee Goudie: Tel: 801-278-7530
BRIDGE
Jody Andes - Games and Sports Chair
News items for this section should be submitted to Jody Andes Tel: 801-561-0822 [email protected]
BUNCO
HAND AND FOOT
MAH-JONGG
INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN A NEW SPORT OR GAME?
CONTACT JODY AT 801-561-0822 OR
[email protected], AND WE’LL SEE IF WE CAN GET A GROUP STARTED!
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SATURDAY EVENING PINOCHLE Everyone is invited to play the second Saturday of each month at 7:00 pm. We play
with 4-5-6 at a table, depending on how many sign up. Each person is asked to bring an
appetizer to share, and we take turns hosting. Call the Wednesday before for details.
LADIES’ AFTERNOON PINOCHLE Pinochle begins at 11:30 am when the hostess will serve a light lunch and dessert.
The group plays the fourth Thursday of each month and is open to newcomers. If
you are interested in playing, please give Jeanne or Katie a call.
Pat Hopkins - 801-5711916
Dodi Cavaness - 801-255-1839
Jeanne Schmidt @ 801-571-6717
Katie Smith 801-446-9566
FRIDAY SNOWSHOEING Join us for a fun outing in the mountains. Snow conditions are excellent. Everyone is
invited to participate. Meeting time is 9:30 a. m. each Friday. Notification of each week’s
snowshoe outing will be by email. If you are new to snowshoeing, that’s not a problem.
Most of the trails are snow covered roads and/or easy trails. Contact Sophia to get on the
distribution list for email
RMSG CASUAL HIKING/WALKING/SHOWSHOEING This group hikes or snowshoes on Fridays when weather allows. Geri will send out notic-
es a day or two before. All are welcome. If you are interested but not on the list, please
contact Geri either by phone or email.
Sophia Palmer
Home 801-268-2126
Cell 801-554-2506
Geri McConaughy
801-313-1278
PINOCHLE
HIKING/SNOWSHOEING
DOWNHILL SKIING
We are skiing each Thursday, rotating around the valley. We meet at 8:45 at the ward
house at 3100 E. Little Cottonwood Road (9900 S.) for Alta/Snowbird; Smith's on Ben-
gal; and 3500 E. for Brighton/Solitude. Meet at 8:30 at Smith's on 33rd near REI for PC/
DV. We will carpool as much as possible to save our air and gas. Please call Mary Ann or Barb by Wed. night if you
are going. We will ski where the best snow is that week, rotating as much as possible. Contact Barb at barbhart-
[email protected] to be on the weekly notification of resort destination
Barb Hartman 801-571-0330
Mary Ann Clark 801-943-9471
NEW! GAMING UNPLUGGED
A new, fun activity is in the works! Many of us grew up playing games with families
and friends. If you would like to gather once a month with like-minded people to
learn, socialize, and keep your brain sharp, this is the group for you. This new activi-
ty features a different board, card or brain game each month hosted in members'
homes at 7:00 pm on the second Friday of the month. If you are interested in hearing more about this group,
contact Nancy or Melanie
Nancy Cygan 630-346-6089
Melanie Zinninger 801-875-7351
The World Renowned Salt Lake City
Newcomers’ Bunco Team. The members of the Coffee Klatch
know how to start the week.
Everyone smiles at
Smiling Grapes
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Community Resources
To see pictures in color, opt to have your Oasis delivered by email. Notify Carol
Munk that you would like your Oasis via email—[email protected].
Newsletters in color may also be found on the website
newcomersclubsaltlakecity.org
Save this Date: April 8, 2014 Luncheon and Spring Fashion Show
Presented By:
chico’s Visit the store at the Gateway Mall
I am on a mission to find and supply Huntsman's Cancer Center with as many knitted or crochet hats that
we can make. For any of you that can make hats, please join me and my family in making these for the unfor-
tunate people that are without their hair after infusions, especially this time of the year. We need hats for
men, women and children.
Please contact me if you can help.
Della Roberts (801) 501-9346 or [email protected]
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RMSG Officers and Contacts Chair: Gordon Berggren 801-583-7648
[email protected] Treasurer: Bob Heiner 801-266-1222
Email, RMSG News & Events:
Tom Rosenbusch [email protected] Luncheons: Jeanne Peterson 801-359-9884
Lunch Wine: Mike Elnicky 801-571-5686
Supper Club: Mary Leaper 801-255-9580
Jo Ann Horgan 801-265-0658
Day Away: Marilyn Heiner 801-266-1222
Betty Allen 801-566-7722
Casual Hiking: Geri McConaughy 801-313-1278
Sunday Brunch: Rosemary Yuhasz 801-262-2687
ROMEOS: Tom Rosenbusch 801-262-2345
Historian: Tom & Edwina Rosenbusch
801-262-2345
RMSG Liaison: Maureen Godfrey 801-924-3570
Member News: Warren Gilmour 801-566-2430
SUNDAY BRUNCH
WHEN: Sunday, March 2 @ 10:00 am
WHERE: Golden Corral, 655 East Fort Union Blvd, Midvale
RSVP: Rosemary Yuhasz @ 801-262-2687
TUESDAY LUNCHEON
WHEN: Tuesday, March 18
HOSTS: Luana Chapman and Marge Saunders
WHERE: Joe Morley’s Smoked Beef & Bar-B-Q
100 W Center Street (7720 South) in Midvale
Located on Main Street in Midvale, although it is called
Center Street. It is on the north side of the street.
There is ample parking.
TIME: 11:45 a. m. Social (wine as usual) and 12:00 noon lunch
COST: $15.00 per person-includes tax and gratuity
MENU: 1. Bar-B-Q beef served on a roll
2. Vegetarian portabella mushroom burger
Both items include baked beans, potato salad, and
coleslaw—-buffet style. Ice cream pie for dessert.
Soda or coffee.
RSVP: Indicate choice of entrée on check. Make checks
payable to RMSG for $15.00. Checks must be
received by Friday, March 14. Mail checks to Marge
Saunders, 4899 Colony Drive, Holladay, UT 84117.
RMSG SUPPER CLUB—-SUNDAY BRUNCH
WHEN: Sunday, March 23
WHERE: Old Farm Community Center at 601 East 4110 South
TIME: 11:00 A.M.
HOSTS: Eddie & John Ellison AND Betty & Ed Green
RSVP: Mary Leaper—-Main Dishes/Appetizers—
801-255-9580
JoAnn Horgan—-Salads/Desserts—-801-265-0658
DO NOT CALL BEFORE MARCH 1
LIMIT: 35
ROMEOS* SATURDAY BREAKFAST
Retired Old Men Eating Out
WHEN: Saturday, March 15 @ 9:30 am
WHERE: Millcreek Café, 3084 E 3300 S
INFO: Call Tom Rosenbusch @ 801-262-2345 or email him
SEE OTHER PAGES IN THE OASIS FOR
INFORMATION ABOUT ACTIVITIES AND
EVENTS THAT ARE HAPPENING IN
FEBRUARY
Retired Members Social Group (RMSG)
Betty Thompson March 8
Joyce Maurer March 14
Gene Cude March 21
Gordon Berggren March 22
Lynn and Shirley
Shafer celebrated
their 66th wedding
anniversary at the
Asian Star luncheon
on January 21.
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President, Alan Fletcher
Alan Fletcher has been selected by your Nominating Committee to stand for election as President
of the Newcomers’ Club of Salt Lake City, Inc. for the 2014–15 year. Alan is a recovering lawyer
after having been engaged in the private, corporate and governmental practices of law for forty-two
years in the States of Utah, Washington and Colorado. Most of his practice related to public lands
and the extractive industries. Alan and his wife, Lynda, (also a Past President) returned to Salt Lake
City in 1999; they are the proud parents of two sons and a daughter and six grandchildren whose
families reside in Rock Springs, WY, Sammamish, WA and Salt Lake City.
Alan notes that, if he is elected President for the coming term, he will be the third President in four years to
have served twice. He believes that is moving in the wrong direction. As is obvious from its name, Newcom-
ers’ always needs new blood in the form of new memberships in order to bring together new and old mem-
bers of our community. It is just as important that we bring new blood into our leadership. Not only does
this Club not run itself, it needs new members from its ranks to bring new ideas and concepts to fruition.
First Vice President, Pat England
I have been a member of Newcomer's for about eight years. In that time my husband, Kem and I have met
many wonderful people and had some memorable experiences. I have served on the Executive Board as First
V.P, and twice as a special events coordinator.
Kem and I are both from faraway Tooele but made the trek (separately) to Salt Lake over twenty years ago.
We both enjoy our Newcomer's friendships and events.
I am looking forward to serving on the board again and hope to make it a great year!
Treasurer, Rebecca (Becky) Bock
My family moved to Utah in July of 2011 and I joined Newcomers Club in September, 2013. My
only regret is I didn’t join sooner! I’m originally from Southern California where I grew up in
Monrovia and remained for 40 years until we began relocating for my husband’s job at Farmers
Insurance. I have a daughter, 21 and a son, 18. After living in both Nebraska and Minnesota for
two years each, we were ready to head back west where we are most comfortable. In Nebraska,
I was involved in the New Neighbors League and served as Secretary of the board for one year.
In Minnesota, I was involved in the St. Paul Area New Residents Club and was nominated to serve as
Webmaster but had to withdraw upon learning we were relocating to Utah. I have been a stay-at-home
mom for 20 years, prior to that working as an Executive Assistant in hospital administration and insurance.
Secretary, Pete Harmon
I moved here from New York in 2010. I was heavily involved in the Boy Scouts in NY and found it
to be totally different here and not what I was used to. Carol and I joined Newcomers about a year
later for the activities and I later got involved with advertising. We both participate in Smiling
Grapes, hiking/ snowshoeing and Gourmet.
Nominees for 2014-2015 Newcomers’ Officers
Second Vice President, Melanie Zinninger
We came to Salt Lake City last year from Atlanta. This is our first experience with the west and
it's outdoor culture, grand vistas and laid back life style, which we are enjoying tremendously.
The Newcomers' Club has been a great vehicle to fast track us toward meeting new people,
enjoying some fun activities and hopefully making long lasting friendships.
I've enjoyed the Mah-Jongg group, the Coffee Wanders and Pinochle group and I look forward to
participating in more activities this year.
It was kind of you to ask me to help out as an officer and I will do my best to keep up the same quality of
service you have had from previous officers. I only hope this job comes with some extra brain cells, so I can
remember everyone's name.
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Bulletin Board This is a service for all Newcomers who might have something to sell, want to buy some-
thing or looking for a travel companion, want a group to get together for some activity.
Try this space on the: Oasis Bulletin Board. Contact Email: [email protected]
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Salt Lake City UT 84108 801-486-7036
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Sunday Services
8:30 a.m.
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church meeting hall to
hold our monthly
board meetings.
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Membership Information
Newcomers to the Salt Lake area are eligible for
membership in the Club at any time. A prospective
member may attend as a guest to any three social
functions, such as luncheons, parties, sports, games,
etc. Membership in the Newcomers’ Club is required
for attendance at other functions after these three
initial guest visits. The Newcomers’ membership/fiscal year begins on
June 1 and ends May 31 of the following year. Dues
are currently $30 payable by June 1 of the current
membership year. Renewal notices are sent out in
March. If membership renewals are not received by June 1, a
member is considered to be non-current. Only
current members appear in the annual directory,
receive monthly newsletters, and are allowed to
participate in Newcomers’ activities. A late fee of $10
will be assessed to those who turn in their renewal
fees late. Dues for new members who join in March, April, or
May are $40, which pays through May 31 of the
following year. Prospective members may call the NEWCOMERS’
INFORMTION LINE at 801-261-5656 and leave a
message or visit us at newcomersclubsaltlakecity.org.
New membership checks are payable to
Newcomers’ Club and are to be sent to JoAnn Albro,
3294 Lower Huntly Way, West Jordan, UT 84088 Renewal checks are payable to Newcomers’ Club
and are to be sent to: Carol Munk 10573 South 3010
West, South Jordan UT 84095.
2013-2014 Executive Board Debbie Reeves - President
801-573-5352 [email protected]
Gail Senteney - First Vice President
801- 256-0530 [email protected]
Carol Cook - Second Vice President
801-414-8426 [email protected]
Linda Cropp - Secretary
801-294-3201 [email protected]
Linda Rogers - Treasurer
801-699-5842 [email protected]
2013-2014 General Board Activities Lea Cotter 801-930-9740 [email protected]
Advertising/Marketing Pete Harmon 801-883-9886 [email protected]
Community Resources
Directory Jean Davies 801-566-8060 [email protected]
Games and Sports Jody Andes 801-561-0822 [email protected]
Greeter Katherine Kounalis 385-227-1765 [email protected]
Historian Sophia Palmer 801-268-2126 [email protected] Hospitality Jeanie Petersen 801-944-1204 [email protected]
InterWeb Coordinator
Mailing Christel Sysak 801-943-0316 [email protected]
Membership Database & Renewals Carol Munk 801-878-7090 [email protected]
Membership/Mentor & New Members JoAnn Albro 801-280-8977 [email protected]
Newsletter Editor Hank Merrill 801-572-1072 [email protected]
Parliamentarian Alan Fletcher 801-581-9123 [email protected]
Past President Nancy Ramsdell 801-571-0118 [email protected]
Reservations Kathryn Miller 801–554-0447 [email protected]
RMSG Liaison Maureen Godfrey 801-924-3570 [email protected]
Social Secretary Marian McFarlin 801-269-1589 [email protected]
Newsletter Information Submissions: Please submit to appropriate group/
activity chairperson. General interest items may be
submitted to the Executive Board for approval. The
Executive Board meets the last Tuesday of the month.
Newsletters are mailed between the 10th-15th of the
month for the subsequent month. Deadlines for all
submissions are noted on the newsletter monthly
calendar. Please contact the chairperson responsible for
a particular event for more details.
Missed newsletter/change of address: Call
Carol Munk 801-878-7090 or [email protected]
Advertising Inquiries: Pete Harmon,
@ 801-833-9886 or [email protected]
Rates may be found on our website.
The Board meets on the first Tuesday of the month at
Cottonwood Presbyterian Church, 1580 E. Vine Street
(6100 S.) at 10:00 a.m. Members are welcome to
attend.
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Monday Tuesday
1 Gourmet
2 RMSG Sunday Brunch
3 Coffee Klatch
5 Coffee Wanderers
Mah-Jongg
6 Skiing
7 Snowshoeing
9
10
Coffee Klatch Outing with Betty
& Marilyn
12 Coffee Wanderers
Mah-Jongg
13
Marathon Bridge
Skiing
14 Snowshoeing
Bunco Gaming
Unplugged
15 Hand & Foot
Romeos Luncheon
Dinner
16 Oasis
Deadline
17 Coffee Klatch
18 RMSG
Luncheon
19 Coffee Wanderers
Mah-Jongg Bridge for Fun
20
Skiing
21 Snowshoeing
Smiling Grapes
22
23 RMSG
24 Coffee Klatch
Bunco
25 Morning
Book Club
Thursday Friday Saturday
Help Us Please We may occasionally need to send an important and pos-
sibly urgent notice to our membership. The quickest way
to do this is by email. If you haven’t given us your email
address, please send it to Carol Munk. If you wish to be
contacted this way only for important and urgent matters,
we promise to honor that request. Your email will not
show in the Club directory if you don’t want it published.
26 Coffee Wanderers
Mah-Jongg #1 Ladies Book
Club
27 Skiing
Ladies Pinochle
Connections
for Singles
28 Snowshoeing Sing-A-Long
29
Wednesday
4
General
Board
Meeting
8 Pinochle
Sat. Nite Live
11
30 31 Coffee Klatch
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