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Evergreen
Newcomers Club N e w s l e t t e r f o r
N e w a n d L o n g t i m e M e m b e r s |
Issue No. 183
December 2006
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Holiday Tea Friday, December 1st 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. We’ll see you there! |
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Season’s
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Holiday Tea Club Board Meeting |
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As I pulled into the parking lot of the Golden
library this morning I noted that part of the lot was blocked off. At first glance I thought the workmen
suspended on the lift were trimming trees.
Taking
a closer look, I discovered they were indeed trimming trees, but in the
holiday sense--they were stringing lights in preparation for Golden’s
spectacular light display celebrating the Christmas season. While we are
immersed in our day-to-day chores, we are also having to look ahead and
prepare for what is next, whether we are ready or not. So as I write this still wondering where
I’m going to buy my Thanksgiving turkey, I’m also aware that the next holiday
is looming and preparations need to be made. The Newcomer Board is also juggling time spent
making sure the routine matters are taken care of while debating how we deal
with growth issues that involve change and being flexible. We appreciate hearing from members about
your experiences as this informs us as to whether there are issues that need
to be addressed. We are continually
working on finding ways to accommodate the many requests we have to provide
opportunities for all our members. So
as we enter the month of December, we will be a part of many
celebrations--Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa.
Whatever our particular orientation, a common denominator sees to be
illumination. The Advent wreath, the
Menorah and the Kinara all use candles with colors having special
significance. As we move into the
holiday season, may each of us have a renewed sense of appreciation for the
lights in our lives and endeavor to share these with others. Peace and Joy, LaDona Thomas Vincent President |
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2 0 0 6 / 2 0 0 7 B O A R D |
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President |
LaDona
Thomas Vincent |
(303) 526-2779 |
ladona@vincentco.com |
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1st Vice President |
Dale
Faloon |
(303) 679-9947 |
dfaloon@evcohs.com |
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2nd Vice President |
Bruce
Thoms |
(303) 670-1793 |
bapthoms@aol.com |
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Secretary |
Bette
Carcano |
(303) 670-1527 |
bcarcano@earthlink.net |
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Treasurer |
Mac
McFarlane |
(303) 670-2280 |
mmcfarlane@myqci.com |
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Programs & Social |
Deanne
Hoaglund |
(303) 670-0328 |
dhoaglund22@msn.com |
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Activities |
Linda
Rebeck |
(303) 670-8748 |
lindajrebeck@msn.com |
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Anne
White |
(303) 679-6224 |
anne.white@iitx.com |
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Publicity |
Sandy
Kaye |
(303) 526-9808 |
kaye28087@aol.com |
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Hospitality |
Audrey
Boyan |
(303) 674-4872 |
aboyan@comcast.com |
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Gwen
Haile |
(303) 679-3262 |
gwenhaile@aol.com |
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Membership |
Pam
Solomon |
(303) 670-0426 |
avalonpam@yahoo.com |
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Dick
Sperry |
(303) 670-0415 |
rsperry@iesce.com |
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Nominating |
Kathi
Grider |
(303) 670-6909 |
wegriders@speedtrail.net |
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Becky
Jones |
(303) 679-2613 |
rsjkif@aol.com |
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Community Outreach |
Barb
Hildebrand |
(303) 670-0495 |
barb2341@msn.com |
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Newsletter Editor |
Diane
Purdy |
(303) 670-9566 |
dianepurdy@mindspring.com |
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Webmaster |
Tom
Hushen |
(303) 679-8942 |
tom@hushen.com |
Visit
our website at www.evergreennewcomers.com!
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Fred Simon / (303)
670-3120 / cfsimon2002@hotmail.com Our group began the
ski season last month. An e-mail was
sent to all interested parties to verify their season passes and ski
levels. The group will meet at Bergen
Park RTD at 8:15 a.m. and arrange carpools to the various ski resorts. Think snow! Weekly e-mail updates will be sent to all those who expressed
an interest. |
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Sally Williams /
(303) 670-8133 /sncwilliams@evcohs.com To
join a book group or start a new one, contact Bette Carcano at (303) 670-1527
or bcarcano@earthlink.net This month our
meeting will be on Wednesday, December 20th at 10:30 a.m. Note that this is a change from our usual
date. We will have a brunch potluck
at the home of Sally Williams. We
will not have a specific book discussion but will talk about books and to get
to know each other. Please bring a
brunch dish to share. Coffee and tea
will be provided. Carpooling is
recommended and directions will be e-mailed. |
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Helen Markus /
(303) 670-2233 / lostinco3@comcast.net Dee Williams /
(303) 697-5434 /dwsulky@aol.com To
join a book group or start a new one, contact Bette Carcano at (303) 670-1527
or bcarcano@earthlink.net Thanks to Kathleen for hosting our November meeting and
Shirl and Elaine for the tasty food.
Bette led the discussion--thanks
for a job well done! Our December
book is The White Masai by Corinne
Hoffman. Our December 11th meeting
will be at the home of Ginny Bailey.
She will lead our discussion and share her experiences of trips to
Africa. Directions to Ginny’s home
will be e-mailed the week before the meeting. |
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Richard Purdy /
(303) 670-9566 /richardpurdy@mindspring.com Bill Schenk / (303)
674-6367 / bschenk@mail.com We had a fun time
bowling last month! Everyone seems to
be getting better and better. Karen
Schenk continues to be one of the top women bowlers, always breaking over
120. Way to go, Karen! Our next bowling night is on Thursday,
December 7th at 6:30 p.m. at Jillian’s in the Colorado Mills Mall. Please join us, and be sure to put your
business card in the bowl at Jillian’s so you can win a free bowling party. Come join us and Happy Holidays! |
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Louann Young /
(303) 670-4617 / louann@evcohs.com To
join a book group or start a new one, contact Bette Carcano at (303) 670-1527
or bcarcano@earthlink.net Since the holidays
are so hectic, we decided to move our meeting up one week from our normal
meeting day. We will be gathering at
the Bergen Fire House on Monday, December 11th at 9:30 a.m. Our book for this month is The Road From Coorain by Jill Ker
Conway, and Irene will lead our discussion.
January’s book will be Snow Flower
and the Secret Fan by Lisa See. |
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Linda Rebeck /
(303) 670-8748 / lindajrebeck2@msn.com Renee Gioeli /
(303) 674-8046 / rgioeli@aol.com We’ll meet on December 14th for our annual holiday potluck
luncheon at Rocky Mountain Village at 10:00 a.m. If you’re interested in attending, call Joy Coukos, the
hostess, at (303) 679-1302 after December 5th. We’ll return to the club on January 11th for our regular game
and time. If you’d like to play, call
Linda Rebeck. Special thanks to Anne
and Jim White for their bridge lessons.
Happy Holidays and thanks for your participation in our activity. |
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Karen Schenk / (303) 674-6367 / karenschenk@gmail.com Thanks to Diane
Graboski for hosting November’s game.
We all had a great time and good weather too! December’s game will be held on Wednesday,
December 20th at the home of Diane Purdy (one week early due to the
holidays). We combine this game with
our holiday party/gift exchange.
Let’s all dress in our holiday finest--cocktail attire!--and celebrate together! Space will be limited to 20, so let’s make
this our best ever! Send R.S.V.P.s to
Karen Schenk at karenschenk@gmail.com. |
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Donna Hull / (303)
679-6697 / donnachull@yahoo.com Suzanne Schlinsog
/ (303) 674-0734 / suzschlin@comcast.net This group meets every Friday to enjoy some
of Colorado’s finest day hikes. We
generally select trails approximately 5 or 6 miles long, but invite various
outdoor skill levels to participate.
In recent weeks, we visited White Ranch Park, Squaw Mountain, Mount
Falcon Park, and Mount Galbraith Park.
Destinations are announced weekly via e-mail and are subject to
weather conditions. |
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Diane Graboski /
(303) 670-7130 / dcgraboski@speedtrail.net Jean Wells / (303)
670-0002 / jeanwells178@msn.com (To be announced.) |
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Myrna Goldberg /
(303) 670-1219 / bgoldberg@comcast.net Alix Ferranti / (303)
674-8513 / alixferranti@msn.com We’ve had some great
hikes, good weather, and a lot of fun on our November hikes. Our December hikes will start at 9:00 a.m.
every Wednesday morning and all skill levels can participate. Bring your yak tracks and snow shoes if
there is snow and dress appropriately in layers for the winter weather. Destinations are announced via e-mail, so
come join in the fun. |
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Bob Ogden / (303) 670-9014 / ogdenrv@speedtrail.net Colette Lambert / (303) 670-6835 / cowill@wispertel.net We wrapped up 2006 with a snowy, November
outing to Loch Lomond. Planning is
now underway for 2007; the schedule will issue in December. It’ll be packed with exciting local Saturday
trips and some out-of-town overnighters.
We’ll shift focus more toward “moderate” and “difficult” trails in
recognition of the growing experience levels and equipment capabilities of
our active members. Although a more
advanced group, there will still be opportunities for adventurous beginners
and stock SUVs! |
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Joyce Rasbach / (303) 670-9443 / jhrasbach@aol.com Audrey Boyan / (303) 674-4872 / aboyan@comcast.net There will be no meeting in December. The next meeting will be Thursday, January
26th. This will be another evening
meeting held at the United Methodist Church on Hwy. 74 across from
Safeway. The speaker will be Clark
Jackson, a Newcomer, who summited Everest last spring. He will tell us about his adventure. Details in the January newsletter. Reservations can be made starting January
2nd with Joyce at (303) 670-9443 or Audrey at (303) 674-4872). |
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Audrey Boyan /
(303) 674-4872 / aboyan@comcast.net Betty Nicklow /
(303) 670-4407 / skiwithnick@comcast.net In November, we
created a variety of items. Some
members were busy sewing holiday stockings while others were making ornaments
and one made a table runner. Normally
we make one craft a meeting and complete it that day. There is always time for talking and
nibbling. In December, there will be
no crafting, just partying! We
welcome new members. If you’re
interested in joining, please contact Audrey by e-mail or Betty. |
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Darla Schwartz /
(303) 670-5552 / bendarla@hotmail.com A special
thanks to the Hollenbecks for hosting November’s potluck. On December 9th, two couples have been
kind enough to offer to host. They
are the Davises in the south side of town and the Faloons in the north. If you would like to attend, contact Darla
for home and menu assignments and directions. We extend a special invitation to those who are new and those
who have not previously attended potluck. |
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Leslie Simms / (303) 670-6324
/lesrab@hotmail.com The Moms and Tots
group continues to meet on a weekly basis.
We have a wonderful group of children with a range of ages from 7
months to 3 years old. We also had
another fun Mom’s night out at SoHo in Evergreen where we were entertained
with jazz music and cocktails. Please
call Leslie Simms for more information. |
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Pam Solomon /
(303) 670-0426 / avalonpam@yahoo.com Kellee Vertin /
(303) 679-1670 / scrapperaholic@evcohs.com We will be meeting at
the Scrapbook Depot from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 13th. Please R.S.V.P. to Pam or Kellee. Also, we will be doing an exchange of any
supplies you will not be using. Bring
your paper, stickers, etc. to share with the other members on the 13th. Any leftovers will be donated to a local
charity. |
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