Saline Newcomers

October 2012
Saline Newcomers
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Message from Our President, Betty Hughes
Cooler days and crisp
nights are here! Fall is a
great time to reflect on
the beauty of nature. As
we take time to select a
pumpkin or drink a cup of
cider, it is a good time to
think about giving back to
those in need.
Saline Newcomers is not
just a wonderful social
club, we can also enhance
our community service
efforts. With that in
mind, the Board has
elected to broaden the
scope of the Angel Net-­
work (spread our wings).
Liz Hartley, our coordina-­
tor, would like to hear
about anyone within our
organization that needs a
helping hand. Later in
this newsletter, she ex-­
plains our expanded ser-­
vice outreach plan.
Remember, October 1st is
the deadline for renewing
your membership. In or-­
der to participate in the
special interest group ac-­
tivities and to have your
information included in
the Directory, your dues
must be paid ($15 is quite
a bargain!).
Thanks go to Melissa
Solomon for hosting our
first coffee of the year and
to Ellen Near for inviting
us to her home for Eve-­
ning Cocktails. Mark
your calendars for our
Annual Holiday Party
and Ornament Exchange
on December 11th. Cheri
Scriven has graciously
volunteered to host this
festive evening.
October 25th is Ladies
Night Out at Ruby Tues-­
days. Come and join us
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with laughter in your
heart and a smile on your
face.
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lunch on a somewhat chilly patio! This month we will be meet-­
ing on Friday, Oct. 12th at DW³/HQD´5HVWDXUDQW
Debbie Valentine in Ann Arbor. Lena is a newly opened restaurant, located in the building that was the Greek restaurant, The Parthenon, (corner of Main and Liberty). It is a unique culinary experience, inspired by the foods and traditions of Latin America, and influenced by the fla-­
vors and techniques of new world cuisine!
Gina Williams Please RSVP to Jane by Mon, Oct 8th, to jane. hayes@hotmail.com or 470-­
6670. Welcome to Saline Newcomers! All are Welcome!
Upcoming Events in the Area 10/5-­10/6 Ghoultide Gathering, Chelsea Fairgrounds 10/7 Harvest Time at the Rentschler Farm Museum 10/12-­10/14 Fall Fair Artisan Market, Northville 10/13-­10/14 Appleumpkin Festival, Tecumseh 10/26 Boo Bash at the Saline Rec Center Angel Network
As the old saying goes, "A
friend in need is a friend
indeed." The proverb is
especially true for our
Saline Newcomer friends
in need.
The Angel Network is expanding to in-­
clude support for those members going
through a difficult time. If you know of
a member who could use emotional
support or perhaps in need of transpor-­
tation to and from a medical appoint-­
ment, please contact Liz Hartley at
lizzyt48176@gmail.com.
Holiday Ornament Exchange Party
Liz will contact the member to see what
her needs are and how Saline Newcomers
can be of help.
Sue Wodkowski, Cindy Bonczyk, Betty
Hughes, and Cindy Lewis have also
enlisted to help as Assistant Angels.
Many thanks for their heavenly support.
Thank
You
Angels!
BOARD MEETING SAVE THE DATE!
Our annual Holiday ornament exchange party
will be held on Tuesday, December 11th.
Mark your calendar now. Watch your News-­
letter for details!
Tuesday, October 9th 3:00 p.m. General Membership Meeting ³ *LUO·V1LJKW2XW
Join us for an evening of socializing at Ruby
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Oct. 25th starting at 6:30 pm.
Please RSVP to Leslie Hasker, at
lhasker@comcast.net no later than Monday,
Oct. 22nd, so we know how many ladies to plan
for.
Remember to bring an item for our neighbors
in need, to be donated to Saline Social Services.
http://www.rubytuesday.com/
Pinochle News
The new pinochle group is growing. For October we will have 7 regular players and 5 subs. Outstanding! We are still seeking a few more new players. Our ultimate goal is 12 regu-­
lars with a handful of subs. Begin-­
ners are welcome, we are happy to teach. Our second card night was held on September 12th with 5 play-­
ers in attendance. Pinochle will be held monthly depending on the PHPEHUV¶VFKHGXOHV6RIDUWKHnd Wednesday of the month is work-­
ing. Our next card night is scheduled for Wednesday October 10th at 7 pm at the home of Cindy Lewis. Please contact Cindy at snowkap-­
ped@comcast.net or call 734-­649-­7749 (cell). Book Club
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enegger, is a hauntingly good
ghost story. Deb Pulte will be
hosting our book club discussion
on Tuesday, October 16th at
7:00 pm. If you intend to come,
please RSVP to Deb at yachtsof-­
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fun@comcast.net. It should be a
spooktacular night!
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Saline Newcomers
Cocktail Night
Save the date and add to the fun by joining your Newcomer
friends for October Cocktail Night!
Betty and Phil Hughes will host at their lovely home on Friday,
October 26th.
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your own beverage.
DayTrippers
On Wednesday, October 24th, Daytrippers will travel to Royal Oak to experience "big city sophistication married to small town American charm." For further information, view youtube.com/watch?v=UCQ2cuj4RqI or check out http://
downtownRoyalOak.org to see a list of the many unique boutiques and art galler-­
ies. :H¶OO enjoy lunch at one of Royal Oak's trendy restaurants. Please gather at the Saline Library at 9:00 a.m. for carpooling. Respond to Janet Moss at mossfamily24@comcast.net or 944-­7251 if you plan to join us. OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS PV Roby 10/4 Nancy Meyers 10/14 Judy Eberle 10/10 Barbara Kibler 10/23 Diane Daniels 10/11 Chick Flick News
We had a great turnout for our first Chick Flick for this year in August when we saw "Hope Springs." Some of us went to the Carlyle afterwards for refreshments and discussion. The consensus was that we all liked the movie. A smaller group traveled to the State Theater in September to see "Arbitrage." W e really liked it, and enjoyed the experience of the State Theater also. Watch for notice of the October pick later this month. W e will meet on October 30th (last Tuesday of the month). Suggestions for films are always welcome! Contact Judy Neeb, 944-­3733. Pilates Mat Exercising Welcome Wagon Diane Daniels is offering Pilates mat train-­
ing classes in her home for up to five (5) Newcomers. This is to fulfill her training needs to become certified in Pilates. There is no charge for these classes. For more information, contact Diane at ddaniels04@ comcast.net. If you are new to Saline (within the past year) or know
someone who is, please enjoy the services of Welcome
Wagon! Be sure to pass it on to new neighbors! Contact Sue Corcoran at (734) 944-4799 for your Welcome
Package of coupons and information about businesses
in the Saline Area and things to do.
THANKS!
To Our Advertisers!
Lisa G. Rentschler
Senior Consultant 116 Green Valley Drive, Milan, MI 48160 (734) 476-­6073 RentschlerCM@comcast.net Www.mycmsite.com/LisaRentschler Page 5
Saline Newcomers
Fun & Games
Mah Jong
Walking Group
Anyone interested in play-­
ing should contact Cindy
Bonczyk at 717-­3374, and
we will work out a day and
time to play. Beginners
welcome, Cindy is willing to
teach!
Walkers! Contact me if you are interested in walking! We usually go in
the afternoons on Tues, Wed and/or
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with your schedule. Call Wendy
Rudisill at 429-0648.
Brenda Terpstra will host Fun
& Games on Friday, Oct. 19th,
and Angela Magenta will co-­
host (note change in hostess).
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Sycamore Cr. In Saline.
Please RSVP to Brenda by
Mon, Oct 15th so she will
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expect.
Her email address is: bterp-­
stra@comcast.net, or call
944-­5486. Looking forward to
a great time as always!
Barbie Bunco Chick Flicks Bunco Babes
Bunco Babes will play on
Wednesday, Oct 3rd at 7 pm.
Marybeth Myers will be hosting.
Currently the group is full, but we
are always in need of subs. If you
wish to be on the sub list, please
contact Sue Wodkowski. skwodkowski@gmail.com
For more information,
contact Lisa Rentschler
at (734) 476-­6073 or
rentschlercm@comcast.net
Mark your calendars for Oct 30th (the LAST Tuesday of the month) for Chick Flicks. The movie we will be seeing will be sent out approximately one week before, or as soon as I can get a list of what is showing that evening. Any suggestions for movies are always welcome! Contact Judy Neeb for more information at jneeb55@comcast.net. Euchre I and Euchre II
Euchre I³Will be meeting
at the home of Marybeth
Myers. Date to be deter-­
mined.
Euchre II³stay tuned!
Mens Poker
Night Trippers
More information to come soon.
Contact Elizabeth Jarzembowski for
If you would like to be a sub more information at (734) 662-5390
for the euchre groups, please or elizabethjinteriors@comcast.net
contact Sue Wodkowski.
skwodkowsk@gmail.com
Feeling lucky? Get your poker
stash out on Friday, Oct. 5th at
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Please RSVP to Phil Hughes at
prhughes@umich.edu or hugh-­
esbetty@hotmail.com.
Poker wives will be dining at
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pay your dues! 7 8 3 Thu 4 Bunco Babes 9 10 Board Mtg Pinochle 17 14 15 16 Book Club 21 22 23 28 29 NOTES: Page 7
Wed Chick Flick 5 0HQ¶V3RNHU 11 12 Lunch Bunch 18 19 Fun & Games 24 Daytrippers 30 Fri 31 25 26 Girls Night Out Cocktail Night Sat 6 13 20 27 Saline Newcomers
Special Interest Group Chairs Angel Network Liz Hartley 944-­5360 Barbi Bunco Lisa Rentschler 476-­6073 Book Club Liz Hartley 944-­5360 Bunco Babes Sue Wodkowski 944-­2428 Chick Flicks Judy Neeb 944-­3733 Cocktail Night Cheri Scriven 470-­6109 and Debbie Pulte (239) 272-­3576 Dinner Group Chairperson Needed Euchre I Sue Wodkowski 944-­2428 Euchre II Brenda Lorey 260-­4947 and Mary Norton (517) 451-­2020 Day Trippers Janet Moss 944-­7251 Lunch Bunch Jane Hayes 972-­1971 and Carolyn Collier 769-­9665 Mah Jong Cindy Bonczyk 470-­6796 0HQ¶V3RNHU Chuck Hartley 944-­5360 Morning Fun & Games Carolyn Collier 769-­9665 Pinochle Cindy Lewis 649-­7749 Play Group Becky Meyers 526-­9472 Night Trippers Elizabeth Jarzembowski 662-­3590 Walking Group Wendy Rudisill 429-­0648 Ya-­Ya Weekend Angela Magenta 944-­6862 Anyone interested in chairing or co-­chairing one of our open special interest groups please call Cindy Bonczyk at 717-­3374 Issue 3
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Saline Newcomers
P. O. Box 696
Saline, MI 48176
www.salinenewcomers.com
Salinenewcomers.mi@gmail.com
Board Members
President: Betty Hughes, 944-­3023, hughesbetty@hotmail.com VP Programs: Sue Wodkowski, 944-­2428, skwodkowski@gmail.com VP Membership: Leslie Hasker, 470-­6513, lhasker@comcast.net Secretary: Liz Hartley, 944-­5360, lizzyt48176@gmail.com Treasurer: Cindy Lewis, 649-­7749, snowkapped@comcast.net Newsletter: Susan Shay, 476-­9545, mslp661@gmail.com Special Interest Coordinators: Cindy Bonczyk, 740-­6796, cindybonczyk@yahoo.com and Jennifer Isaacs, 944-­6875, randjandm@gmail.com Standing Committee Chairs
Communications: Melissa Solomon, 439-­1744, melsolomon@comcast.net Community Service: Susan Lenz, 369-­6166, sjlenz@comcast.net Website: Brenda Terpstra, 944-­5486, bterpstra@comcast.net Welcome Coffees: Ginny Lilja, 944-­3230, ginny.grandma@gmail.com And Wendy Rudisill, 429-­0648, dwendys3@frontier.com