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. 196 April 2008


		When It’s Springtime in the Rockies…

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 April 14 April 21 April 23 April 3 April 10, 24 April 23 April 5 April 12 Wednesdays April 21 April 26 April 16 Wednesdays April 1 May 6 April 12 April 12 April April 19 April 19 April 19 April 19 April 19 April 19 April 19
SPECIAL EVENTS
Club Board Meeting Monthly Lunch New Members Coffee Hank Alderfer Program/Dinner Kick-Off Coffee	April 7 April 11 April 8 April 27 August 16

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!

Club Memories

Members and guests enjoyed an especially-for-Newcomers luncheon at the Black Hat Cattle Club in Kittredge on February 23^{rd .}Among others, there were…

Beverly Snyder, Linda Smith and Mary Ann Ogden

Mac and Sheri McFarlane

Sheila and Rob Southey and Kathy and Larry Anderson

Noi Williams and Jim White

Dee Hoaglund

SPOTLIGHT ON ACTIVITY LEADER: Karen Schenk (Bunco)

Do you "Bunco"? Ever heard of it? According to Merriam-Webster, it means "a swindling game or scheme", but the Evergreen Newcomers version is much less devious and a LOT of fun!

Bunco is a game played with 3 dice and anywhere from 12-16 fun-loving players. The objective of the game is to roll a specific number (especially three of the same number--what is called a "Bunco"). At Newcomers Bunco, each participant puts $5 in the kitty at the beginning of the evening. At the end of two rounds, the winner ends up with half of that money (and some of the others get a lesser take or the monthly door prize).

The Bunco group meets on the 4th Wednesday evening of each month unless there is a holiday or school vacation, and then the date is adjusted. The players rotate hosting in their homes. Each participant brings food and wine to share and a good time is had by all. You do not need to know how to play to participate--people catch on quickly, according to Karen Schenk, the Activity Leader.

Karen has lived in Evergreen for the past 5 1/2 years, has been in Newcomers for five years and has led this great group for the past four years. She says that being in Newcomers and leading an Activity Group has really helped her make an easier transition from a lifetime in Northern California to a new beginning in Colorado. She does miss being a beach bum, but says she just loves Evergreen. Also helpful is the fact that her sister lives just up the road in Idaho Springs.

When in California, Karen was a graphic designer/marketing coordinator who worked at trade shows, but she has been a stay-at-home mom for the past 13 years. She has three daughters, the eldest of whom is getting married this October. Her middle daughter will be getting her driver's license soon and the youngest will start high school next year. They keep Karen quite busy, but she loves it.

In addition to the Bunco group, Karen also participates in the Newcomers Bowling and Poker (Serendipty) groups. As you can see, she loves games of all kind! If you would like to find out more about the Bunco group, feel free to contact Karen at 303-674-6367 or karenschenk@gmail.com.

Next Club Board Meeting

The next Club Board Meeting will be on Monday, April 7^th, at 9:30 a.m. at the Bergen Park Fire Station. All current members are invited to attend.

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.

Our Beautiful Evergreen Community Has a History All Its Own!

Please join Evergreen Newcomers for a presentation by renowned local historian, Hank Alderfer, followed by gourmet dining in the rustic elegance of the Bistro at Marshdale!

Sunday, April 27, 2008

4:30 PM

Mr. Alderfer will begin his presentation at 5 p.m., so please come at 4:30 p.m. for complimentary appetizers and cocktails cash bar. Dinner will follow at 6 p.m. with two fabulous entrée choices offered and a cash bar. The cost for the dinner is $36 per person. This event, including dinner, will be subsidized by Newcomers so is limited to members only. We are limited to the first 80 registrants, so please mail in your form quickly!

Carpooling is encouraged due to limited parking!

Registration form for Hank Alderfer at the Bistro at Marshdale

April 27, 2008

4:30 PM

Name(s) __________________________________________________________________

Phone number___________________________ Email address__________________________

Entrée Choices

______Pan-seared Halibut with Beurre Blanc Sauce

______Lamb Loin served with Blueberry Port Sauce

Registration form must be received by April 19^th

Mail form and check payable to Evergreen Newcomers to:

Jane Hillman

80 Elk Crossing Lane

Evergreen, Co 80439

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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April Luncheon at Bistro Blue

Come and join the Evergreen Newcomers for lunch on Friday, April 11^th 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!

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

I would like to take a moment to thank members who have already donated food and goods to Evergreen

Christian Outreach (EChO) during the drive.  If you have not donated yet, and are looking for an opportunity, Christies of Genesee is sponsoring a Spring Fashion Show and Luncheon to benefit EChO.

The luncheon will be on Wednesday, May 7th at 11:30 a.m. "Bits & Pieces", a local clothing store, will present a fashion show. There will be wonderful spring fashions -  shoes, handbags, clothes and accessories. If you are interested, R.S.V.P. to Marie at 303-670-4014. Seating is limited. Make checks payable to EChO and mail to: P.O. Box 1515, Evergreen, CO 80437-1515. They are asking for a $30 donation, which is 100% tax deductible.

Thank you.

Pam Solomon

Community Outreach

303-670-0426

avalonpam@yahoo.com

WE NEED YOU!!

***Positions of Publicity and Nominating Chairman are still available on the 2008-2009 Board of Directors. Please contact Becky Jones at 303-670-6781 or rsjkif@aol.com if you or someone you know is interested.***

KICKOFF KOFFEE

What could be a better way to kick off the 2008-2009 Evergreen Newcomers’ Club year than with good food, live music, the opportunity to win great “stuff,” and a gathering of old and new friends??

Race to your calendars and write in Saturday, Aug. 16, Hiwan Homestead Museum Grove, as the first event of the season….the annual, but now EXPANDED, Newcomers’ Kick-off Koffee! From 10 a.m. to 12 noon you can sign up for membership and activities while enjoying….

Evergreen’s talented folk singer, songwriter and guitarist John Erlandson
Yummy food and beverages
Drawings for community donated items (we’re hoping many of you can donate fun door prizes for this)
A chance to preview the numerous activities available to members
And, of course, both new and familiar faces!

Volunteers are needed to make this a truly festive event, especially since this is the most well-attended gathering of our membership and is a fun way to kick off a spectacular new year. Donations of door prizes are needed (consider a great bottle of wine, a book relating to our region, a craft, a gift certificate to a local eatery….). The planning committee also needs volunteers to help with publicity, hosting and hospitality. Please call Audrey Boyan at 303-674-4872 if you can help.

Remember….10 a.m. to 12 noon Saturday, Aug. 16, at Hiwan Homestead Grove on Meadow Drive in Evergreen. See you then!

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

ACTIVITY GROUPS

Alpine Skiing

Fred Simon / (303) 670-3120 / cfsimon2002@hotmail.com

The Alpine ski group has had a successful season with four to nine skiers showing up at the weekly car pool. We will continue to meet weekly at the Bergen RTD until the end of March. I will continue to email members at the beginning of the week to set the day for the outing depending upon weather conditions.

Book Group III

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 carcano@evcohs.com

This month’s meeting will be on the fourth Wednesday, April 23^rd, at Rocky Mountain Village Estate at 10 a.m. Our selection is Deafening by Frances Itani.  Please contact Sally Williams to confirm the date and time, or for further information.

Book Group I