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 Since 1986

Issue No. 195 March 2008

		March breezes bring... St. Patrick’s Day on the 17^th Easter on the 23rd
Alpine Skiing Book Group I Book Group II Book Group III Bowling Bridge Bunco Casual Gourmet 4x4 Hiking - Local Home on the Range Intn’l Conversation Krafty Newcomers Moms and Tots Needlework Potluck Scrapbooking Serendipity Wine Tasting – Out of Our Vines Wine Tasting 5 Wine Tasting 6 Wine Tasting 7 Wine - The Winos Wine - Uno Vino	Wednesdays March 10 March March 26 March 6 March March March 1 April Wednesdays March 24 March 22 March 19 March March 4 April 1 March March 8 March March March March March March March March 8
SPECIAL EVENTS
Club Board Meeting Monthly Lunch New Members Coffee Hank Alderfer Program/Dinner Kick-Off Coffee	March 3 March 21 April 8 April 27 August 16

….and Spring showers

CHANGES

We all know that life is full of changes -- grocery stores remodel, daring us to find the risotto in its new location. Job opportunities come along, requiring a move to an unknown community. Now we’re in a presidential election year, so change can be expected in our nation. We expect changes, and we adjust fairly readily to most of them. Now and then, however, a change occurs that startles us.

Long ago my husband’s grandmother, who was in her 80s at the time, talked about how so many young people in her community were dying, people in their 70s. I was in my 30s and discounted her remark as an unrealistic attitude of the elderly. Now, of course, I realize she was right; my perspective has changed. That change, however, had never really affected my view of myself until recently.

In preparation for our granddaughter’s first birthday, our daughter-in-law asked that the grandparents write our granddaughter a letter which will be saved until Audrey turns 18. After writing mine, I suddenly realized it was possible I wouldn’t even be around when that 18^th birthday arrives. But how could that be? I’m only sixty-one. That’s not old! And my mother is still living, so I am still somebody’s child! Yet, I am also a grandmother three times over, which means it has been a LONG time since I was among the youthful. I knew that last part was true; but suddenly I felt that truth, and that change in my perception was startling.

Then over the weekend I met a couple in their 80s who are still bubbling with activity and enthusiasm. They provided a new perspective on this age business: Maybe age really is just a number. Maybe what we are doing with our lives is the truer gauge of where we are in life. If we see to it that our days are full and rewarding, we’re still in as good a place in life as is possible, no matter what our age. And whatever else, I still have the magical gift of grandchildren, something youth couldn’t offer!

And if we need a constant in our lives, we know we can count on broccoli always being good for us, as long as it’s organic, of course!

Gwen Haile

President

COFFEE AND DESSERT NIGHT FOR NEW MEMBERS

The Hospitality Committee will host a coffee for all new members of Evergreen Newcomers on Tuesday, April 8^th from 6:30-8:30 p.m.  This will be a fun, social evening in someone's home.  We invite you to come and meet other new members, along with some current ones.  We'll be enjoying coffee and cake plus great conversation.  If you joined Newcomers but haven't signed up for any of our activities, you'll find out what others are doing.  Towards the end of March, we'll e-mail and/or phone all new members who have not yet attended a new member coffee.  Put it on your calendar and we hope you'll be able to attend!

SPOTLIGHT ON ACTIVITY LEADER:  Pam Solomon (Scrapbooking)

When life gives you memories....make a scrapbook! If you need help getting inspired with your scrapbook projects, maybe it's time to join Pam Solomon and the Evergreen Newcomers Scrapbooking Group! The group meets the 2^nd Saturday of each month from 2:30-5 p.m. at the back table in the Camp Grounds coffee shop in Bergen (behind McDonald's). Each participant brings all of the materials they will need. The purpose of getting together is to inspire and motivate each other to make progress on various unfinished projects.

A few years ago, the Scrapbooking Group went on a retreat in Silverthorne where, when they weren't working on their scrapbooks, they were out snowshoeing together in Colorado's splendor.

Currently the Scrapbooking Group is collecting scrapbook materials/supplies to donate (via EChO) to the Ronald McDonald House so that families going through tough times can enjoy the diversion of making a scrapbook full of memories together. What a good cause!

Pam Solomon, co-leader of the Newcomers Scrapbooking Group, grew up on the East Coast (Georgia, Florida and Pennsylvania as a young child and Northern Virginia as a young adult). She has lived in the South Evergreen area for eight years with her husband and their two Bernese Mountain Dogs, which she shows in conformation and obedience. Pam is also involved in local pilates/yoga classes.

Pam has been a member of Evergreen Newcomers for five years and has helped lead the Scrapbooking Group for the past two years. She says that leading the group is not much work (just a matter of sending out email reminders) and is a lot of fun. In addition to the Newcomers Scrapbooking Group, she also participates in the Casual Gourmet Group.

If you would like to join the Evergreen Newcomers Scrapbooking Group and make some real progress on your scrapbook projects, contact Pam at 303-670-0426 or avalonpam@yahoo.com.

SAVE THE DATE!!

The Kick-Off Coffee is August 16^{th -} it is new and improved with many surprises!  More to follow next month - remember to look for the details.

WELCOME, NEW MEMBERS!!

Marilyn Haas

Mark Kempton and Rona Wronker

Bill and Nan Somerset

March Luncheon at Bistro Blue

Come and join the Evergreen Newcomers for lunch on March 21^st at 12:00 noon at Bistro Blue, located in the heart of historic downtown Evergreen.

Bistro Blue features an eclectic menu with a bright, fun atmosphere including art from Stoneheart Gallery, also located in downtown Evergreen.

If you would like to RSVP for this event, please contact Sheila Southey at s_southey@hotmail.com or 303 670-7376. There is no need to prepay for this event as each person will be responsible for their bill. Hope to see you there!

Please mark your calendars for Sunday, April 27^th. Newcomer's will sponsor a presentation by the renowned Evergreen historian, Hank Alderfer, followed by dinner at the Bistro! Watch for details and registration forms in the April newsletter.

***********************Community Outreach/ Focus on Giving ************************

HELP ENC make A DIFFERENCE in our Evergreen Community by giving generously during the ENC Food Drive in MARCH.

Donations from members of Evergreen Newcomers Club to ECHO Food Bank are off to a GREAT start!  Please keep your charitable donations of non-perishable food, toilet paper and toiletries, blankets, bedding and warm winter work clothing  coming, as this is the "neediest" time of year for those less fortunate. This Food Bank directly helps almost 300 local families.

Please bring your items to your monthly ENC Activity. Activity Leaders may call an ENC Board member for pickup OR donations may be dropped off directly at one of these locations:

1) ECHO Food Bank (food and toiletries) (HWY 74 towards Kittredge, behind the Episcopal Church)

2) ECHO RESALE  Shop (food only)

3) ECHO "Raphael House" (clothing /bedding items) HWY 74 towards Kittredge, take a RIGHT onto Independence Trail, dropoff at SIGN on RIGHT across from entrance to Highland Haven.

 Thank you all for your efforts  

 Mary Ellen Nelson

 Community Outreach

New Activity Groups Sparking Interest

Photography -The Newcomers Photography Group will hold its first meeting on Thursday, March 6^th at 7 p.m., and will meet on the first Thursday of each month thereafter.  Membership is growing......there is now a total of six members!  Everyone is welcome!  The initial meeting will be held at the home of George Nelson.  Please call George at 303-679-8763 or email @gnskico@gmail.com to rsvp and to get directions.

Evening Bridge - The calls are starting to come in, and Kathleen Traynor is organizing the first evening bridge get-together!  Please call Kathleen at 303-670-0867if you would like to join the group.

Slate of Officers 2008/2009

It’s time for establishing a new slate officers who will take over on June 1^st. Your nominating committee has been working hard and has made the following nominations:

President Dick Sperry 1^st Vice President Linda Smith 2^nd Vice President Secretary Sally Williams Treasurer

Activities Sara Lang Anna Marie Nelson Community Outreach Kathy Anderson Mary Ellen Nelson Hospitality Melody Conaghan Bob Lenocker Membership Bill Schenk

Newsletter Editor Lois Hartley Nominating Programs and Social Becky Jones Jean Ann Wheeler Publicity Webmaster Tom Hushen

As you can see, we are currently looking for a 2^nd Vice President, Treasurer, Nominating Chair and Publicity Chair. If you or someone you know might be interested in serving in one of these positions, or if you would like to make additional nominations for ANY of the positions, please contact a member of the Nominating Committee immediately: Becky Jones – 303-670-6781 or rsjkif@aol.com; Bill Schenk – 303-674-6367 or bschenk@mail.com; or Jean Ann Wheeler – 303-679-8404 or jeanannincolorado@juno.com

Next Club Board Meeting

The next Club Board Meeting will be on Monday, March 3^rd, at 9:30 a.m. at the Bergen Park Fire Station. All current members are invited to attend.

2 0 0 7 / 2 0 0 8 B O A R D	Title	Name	Phone	E-mail Address
	President	Gwen Haile	(303) 679-3262	gwenhaile@aol.com
	1st Vice President	Dee Hoaglund	(303) 670-0328	dhoaglund22@msn.com
	2nd Vice President	Jean Ann Wheeler	(303) 679-8404	jeanannincolorado@juno.com
	Secretary	Sally Williams	(303) 670-8133	sncwilliams@evcohs.com
	Treasurer	Mac McFarlane	(303) 670-2280	mmcfarlane@myqci.com
	Activities	Sara Lang Anna Marie Nelson	(303) 670-8617 (303) 679-8763	scelang@aol.com anskico@yahoo.com
	Community Outreach	Mary Ellen Nelson Pam Solomon	(303) 679-1407 (303) 670-0426	maryellensings@gmail.com avalonpam@yahoo.com
	Hospitality	Audrey Boyan Clare Karsteadt	(303) 674-4872 (303) 670-0269	aboyan@comcast.com tallmountaingirl@aol.com
	Membership	Bill Schenk Dick Sperry	(303) 674-6367 (303) 670-0415	bschenk@mail.com rsperry@iesce.com
	Newsletter Editor	Lois Hartley	(303) 670-0223	aligrammy@yahoo.com
	Nominating	Becky Jones	(303) 670-6781	rsjkif@aol.com
	Programs & Social	Jane Hillman Sheila Southey	(303) 670-7127 (303) 670-7376	jawill@mindspring.com s_southey@hotmail.com
	Publicity	Kathi Grider	(303) 670-6909	wegriders@speedtrail.net
	Webmaster	Tom Hushen	(303) 679-8942	tom@greathomes247.com

Club Participation

Paid Club membership is required for participation in Evergreen Newcomers Activity and Interest Groups. Please verify with your Activity Leader(s) that you have been recorded as paying your $30 membership dues for the 2007-2008 year. 

Changes to Your E-mail, Phone or Address?

Contact Bill Schenk, Membership Co-chair, at (303) 674-6367or bschenk@mail.com.

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