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❄️Happy New Year❄️

and
BRRRRRRRRRR
❄COLD❄



In the Know...
 1/16/2026
 

Pharmany in The Kitchen
with Cheryl Hoover, RPh 
certified in
Plant Based Nutrition, 
co-author of
Healthy Living for a Sharper Mind
and the founder of 
Pharmacy in Your Kitchen 


Cheryl and Barbara

Pharmacy in The Kitchen Cheryl and Barbara



Getting ready to learn 
some great stuff

Kathy Barbara and Anne
                             
     
          
Ready and waiting
 
             
Mickey Cyma and Lisa waiting for the lecture 2




Pharmacist sharing
important information

Pharmacist giving presentation on Healthy Living



Listen and learn 
NFC Members listening to Pharmacist


 





"Our Purpose"

The purpose of this organization shall be to introduce women of the community to each other and to offer them an opportunity for companionship and friendship  through social events and interest group activities, as desired by the members , on a non-commercial, non-profit, non-political, and non-discriminatory basis.


Take the Step to Meet New Friends and Enjoy the Fun!


Have you just moved into the Charlotte area? Or have you retired recently? Do you need to find a new path to make friends?  Whether you are brand new to the area or you have lived and worked here for years, New Friends of Carolina (NFC) offers the opportunity just right for you to broaden your friendship circle.

New Friends of Carolina has been transforming the lives of its members since 1989 as a not-for-profit social club for women.  You will find the members of the club to be both warm and welcoming.  We can't wait to meet you!  Please browse the complete list of offerings by scrolling down to INTEREST GROUPS and UPCOMING EVENTS  below.

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Ladies Night Out
1/14/2026
The GREAT Snowman Exchange

Noelle hosting with an
incredible Buche de Noel 

Noelle hosting with her incedible Bu che de Noe l

 The Anticipation of ALOT 
of Snowmen   
 
The Anticipation of alot of Snowmen    
Snowman gifts galore...Diane choosing her gift
Diane choosing her gift
Andrea...I wonder if it's a snowman?   Dee...nice snowman
            ANDREA ON HER SECOND GIFT I bet its a SnowmanDEE AND HER SNOWMAN but not for long
A fun filled night with snowmen
 A FUN NIGHT WITH SNOWMENThe Much Anticapated Snowman Party
My snowman and me
MY SNOWMAN AND ME


February Monthly
Membership Luncheon




February Monthly Membership Luncheon
February 26, 2026


11:30 am Social - 12:00 pm Lunch
at
Red Rocks Cafe
4223 Providence Rd #8
Charlotte, NC 28211


Menu:
Choose one of the following:

Chicken Salad Fruit Plate
Array of seasonal fruit surrounding homemade chicken
salad with red onion, celery, almonds, 
mayo and fine herbs
or
Small Salmon Caesar Salad
Chopped romaine tossed with shredded parmesan,
house-made croutons and caesar dressing topped
with grilled salmon
or
Red Rocks Burger
Angus beef on a brioche bun with 
lettuce, tomato and onion with french fries.

Dessert
Chocolate Layer Cake and Coconut Layer Cake
Soft drinks, tea and lemonade
Cash bar


Price 
$35.00 Members

$40.00 Guests




Hey,
Lucky Ladies,    

   Let's                   
    Celebrate               



Monthly Membership Luncheon
February 26, 2026


Come enjoy time with friends while you try your luck at Bingo. Wear your Mardi Gras beads to fit right in with the theme of the luncheon.
Bingo cards are $5 each so don't forget to bring money to purchase them!

See you at 

Red Rocks Cafe
4223 Providence Road
Charlotte, NC
 

Interest Groups

  • Appetizers with Friends
  • Better Homes & Gardens
  • Book Lovers
  • Book Swappers
  • Brews and Bites
  • Bunco # 1
  • Bunco #2
  • Contract Rummy
  • Crafty Creations 
  • Dining with Divas
  • Drama Queens
  • Five Deck Canasta
  • In the Know
  • Ladies Night Out
  • Lunch Bunch #1
  • Lunch Bunch #2
  • Matinee Madams
  • Mexican Train #1
  • Mexican Train #2
  • Mexican Train #3
  • Evening Mexican Train
  • Rummikub
  • Samba
  • Scrabble
  • Sip & Stitch
  • Travelers
  • Winers & Diners

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events

 

The President's Message

 

February Brrrrrrr,


Winter has finally arrived and we may even see snow flurries in the next few weeks.  February is the month that Punxsutawney Phil will tell us if we have six more weeks of winter. What's your guess?

February is also the month that the nominating committee will select a slate of elected officers for the 2026-2027 year and present them to the Board for approval. Nominations will be accepted through February 25. If you are interested in learning more about an elected position, or nominating someone, please reach out to Monica Taft at 704-612-3704.

Our second Welcome Coffee will be held Thursday, February 5 at 11:15 at Weddington Methodist Church, 13901 Providence Rd., Building B, Weddington, NC. The board meeting begins at 9:30 and is open to Elected Officers, Standing Chairs and Interest Chairs. Please be sure to register and reach out to Dee Drobonick, VP of Membership, for additional information. Our membership continues to grow as we add new members each month. Please introduce yourself, welcome them, and make them feel at home.

Don't forget to register for our Annual Bingo Luncheon celebrating Mardi Gras at Red Rocks Café in February. It is always so much fun. Ladies Night Out had a great Snowman exchange last week and in February they are bringing back "My Favorite Things".  Please see the details in the newsletter and on the website and register if you would like to attend.

Last week we had a wonderful In-the-Know presentation by Cheryl Hoover, Pharmacy in Your Kitchen. If you missed it, please ask one of the other 40 ladies that attended. Everyone left with a better understanding of how to fuel your body with the right foods. If you are interested, follow Cheryl on Instagram or purchase her book, “Healthy Living for a Sharper Mind,” available on Amazon.

I had a great meeting with our Interest Chairs last week to discuss our calendar events. As I announced last month, Interest Chairs will be entering attendance of their event so we can try to understand the issue of cancellations, no-shows, and last-minute cancellations for events. For the next few months, I will provide numbers and encourage us to do better. Each Monday I will remind you to check your calendars and cancel any events you may have registered for but can no longer attend.

This month’s numbers of cancellations as of January 19 are (61). No shows (people registering for events and not canceling or attending) are currently at 10. I challenge us to be respectful of your Interest Chairs and hostesses and see if we can reduce the numbers when I update you again in my March letter. I call all No Shows just as a courtesy to be sure you are ok.

Enjoy February, Daylight Savings Time is right around the corner on March 8, 2026.


Thank you for being a New Friend. 


Jeanne Deiger, President
New Friends of Carolina