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Date: 7/22/2025
Subject: NFC Newsletter August 2025
From: New Friends


August 2025   THE CAROLINIAN
 
 Editor:  Sandee Henricks   nfcnewsletter2024@gmail.com   
NOTE:  This newsletter contains hyperlinks for you to view club events.
  Prior to reading the newsletter, it is advisable that you log into the
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Welcome to August!
 
Hot, Hot, Hot, is all I can say.  We have experienced the heat of the summer and the thunderstorms to go along with it this month.  August is our hottest month in the South.  Hopefully, you have had time to unplug a little and have taken a vacation with family or friends.  I hope you have had some homemade ice cream with some good southern peaches.  Soon the kids will return to school and the traffic will be back to normal.  I cannot believe the stores have Halloween decorations out with Thanksgiving, Hanukah, and Christmas not too far behind.  This reminds me how fast time goes as we get older.  I am so thankful for New Friends of Carolina for many reasons...the friendships I have developed, the opportunities I have had the privilege to experience, the laughs and all the memories made along the way.
 
Enjoy the rest of your summer with friends and family!  Register for a few of our many events.  Play Bunco, attend the Ice Cream Pool Party, or have a picnic (and don't forget to send pictures of your picnic basket to Mare Walker).  Maybe try "Clay Pumpkins" with Crafty Creations in September.  Whatever you do, I am hoping that you make some wonderful "New Friends" memories.  Celebrate all the special moments.  Also, make sure to register for the luncheons, especially for your birthday month.  We cannot wait to celebrate YOU.  I'm looking forward to seeing you at our August luncheon at Red Rocks in Strawberry Hill. 
 
Keep your ears open for the launch of a new Interest Group called "Creative Adventures."  There will be more information coming soon.
 
Happy Summer,
 
Jeanne Deiger, President
New Friends of Carolina
 
If you are one of our July or August birthday ladies listed below, don't forget to sign up for the next Membership Luncheon in August.  Your birthday will be acknowledged, and you will receive a special birthday gift!
Carol Rider  8/3
Karen Bearss  8/6
Kathy Couture  8/6
Trisha McGinn  8/7
Cyma Kline  8/7
Tracie Highley  8/16
Jeanne Deiger 8/18
Sandy Herberg  8/25
Faye Daniel  8/26
Marilyn Olson  8/27
Libby Joyce  8/27
Grace Smith  8/30
 
Please welcome our newest member, RosAnne Atkins.  RosAnne spends her summers in Pineville with her daughter and enjoys the warmer weather in Fort Myers, Florida, during the winter.  She attended the June luncheon and said she is looking forward to joining some of the game events when she gets back from her European vacation this month.
 
With the yearly June 1 - June 30 renewal period, we now have 147 members which also includes our newest members (Colette, welcomed in the July newsletter) and RosAnne.
 
A reminder that we will have our NFC Welcome Coffee for new and prospective members on Thursday, September 11 at the SouthPark Library.  More information will be in the September newsletter on August 27.  Be thinking of this if you know of anyone who may want to join us.  Please let me know and I will send out an invite when we get a little closer to the event.  
 
Stay cool and remember to hydrate during these hot months!
 
Dee Drobonick, VP of Membership
nfcmembership2025@gmail.com
CARE AND CONCERN
 
Get Well cards sent to
 
LORA CASTELLO
LOUISE CARTER
CINDER SHAY
SANDI CHERRYBONE
KAREN BEARSS
 
 If you know of anyone in our club who could use a card, a call, or a meal due to illness, hospitalization, etc., please let me know.
 
Diane McCartney
917-399-9189
dianemccartney1@yahoo.com
Check out these things to do in and around Charlotte in August...
 
Relax at The Amp Ballantyne for a fun event...August 7, Dave Koz and Friends for some "cool" jazz...
  
 Check out "The Book of Mormon" at Ovens Auditorium, August 12 - 17
  
 
"Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf?"  August 8 - 24 at the Ft. Mill Community Playhouse
 
4th Annual Tacos 'N Taps...August 23
 
Visit nearby Narroway Dinner Theater - "The Gospel According to Tennessee" Dinner Show - August 2 - September 27 
  
Gather some goodies at the Waxhaw Farmers Market...
 
 
 

Monthly Board Meeting
and Special Events
August Board Meeting
of
Elected Officers and Standing Committee
Thursday, August 7, 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
 
Home of Angie Glender
1827 Sutter Creek Drive
Waxhaw, NC  28173
513-295-8036
     
 
Event Contact:
Jeanne Deiger
704-607-3105
Better Homes & Gardens
 
Thursday, August 7, 2025
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Home of Barbara D'Ambrosio
12123 Chatsworth Ct
Charlotte, NC  28227
 
 
Join us for another game of SEQUENCE
at the home of Barbara D'Ambrosio
Everyone enjoyed our first game so much,
we are offering it again.
There will be dessert and drinks served.
See you there!!

Spaces:  10 Avid Sequence Players
If you register and cannot attend, PLEASE cancel early so others can register.
Crafty Creations  
Beaded Creations
 
Back by popular demand...our own Ally Dantino will help you design and make your own unique creations.  You will make two pieces of jewelry.
 
August 27, 2025, from 10am to 12 noon
At the home of Andrea Woods
1908 Crestgate Drive
Waxhaw, NC  28173
704-949-1860
 
Cost: $30 payable at the event
Space for 12 Jewelry Lovers
 
 
 
August Monthly Membership Luncheon
Guest Speaker: 
Author Carol Baldwin
 
Carol will discuss her book, "Half Truths."  Published in April 2025.  This Historical YA book is set in Charlotte in 1950.  So far, it has earned 100 five-star reviews on Goodreads and was Amazon's #1 new release in its category.
August 28, 2025
 
11:30 am Social - 12:00 pm Lunch
 
at
Red Rocks Cafe
4223 Providence Road #8
Charlotte, NC  28211
 
Choose one of the following:
 
Crab Cake Sandwich
Lump crab meat, lettuce, tomato, pickle, dill mustard on a brioche bun with French fries
 
Chicken Penne Pasta
Sauteed chicken with penne pasta and house made marinara sauce, fresh basil and tomatoes topped with parmesan cheese
 
Southern Salad
Fried chicken tenders, tomatoes, cucumbers, shredded cheddar, bacon, hard boiled eggs over mixed greens with balsamic vinaigrette
 
Red Rocks Burger
Angus beef on a brioche bun with lettuce, tomato and onion with French fries
 
Dessert:  Cookie and Brownie Platter
Soft drinks, tea and lemonade
 
$35.00 Members
$40.00 Guests
 
Maximum 50 members/guests
 
 
 
Come join us for
Book Lovers
A thoughtful book discussion group
Book Lovers meets the third Wednesday of each month at a member's home. Social time begins at 9:30 a.m. and is followed by a discussion of a selected book from 10 - 11:30 a.m.  A volunteer discussion leader from the group leads the session.
We welcome new members!

This month we will be reading:
Creation Lake
by Rachel Kushner  
Discussion Leader: Debbie Williams

Next month's title:
Colored Television
by Danzy Senna
Terri Hatcher, Co-Chair
704-231-0877 (p)
 
Deborah R Williams, Co-Chair
716-326-6915 (p)
 
 
Please use the links below to learn more about each event.
Food, Friends and Fun
Appetizers with Friends - Meet at member's home for appetizers and desserts
  
 
 
Better Homes & Gardens - Special events held every other month
      
 
Brews and Bites - Explore a new brewery/pub each month
       

Ladies Night Out - FUN and FRIENDS
       
 
Lunch Bunch 1 - Meets on the 2nd Friday each month at a different restaurant
         
 
Lunch Bunch 2 - Meets on the 3rd Friday each month at a different restaurant
           
 
Matinee Madams - Meet for a movie and sometimes lunch
(Watch your email or President's Monday message for updates)
 

Winers and Diners (Groups 1 and 2)
Meet at member's home for cocktails and then out to dinner
  
Books, Crafts and Service
Book Lovers - Meet the 3rd Wednesday of every month to discuss a selected title
       
 
Book Swappers - Sharing interesting books
(We meet every other month at a member's home)
    
 
Crafty Creations - Make new friends and learn a new craft
       
  
 
Sip and Stitch - Bring your needlework...new members always welcome
   
 
Helping Hands
Special opportunities to serve others in our community
No event this month...
 
 
 
 
  
Sports and Games
Bunco #1
      

 
Bunco #2
       
 
Contract Rummy
     
Five Deck Canasta
    
     
 Mexican Train 1
      
 
Mexican Train 2
       
 
Mexican Train 3
         
Mexican Train Evening
        
   
Rummikub
       
 
Samba
       

Scrabble
 
       
Any and all feedback is welcome.  Email your suggestions and comments to
 
Sandee Henricks at nfcnewsletter2024@gmail.com
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