It’s the most wonderful and the busiest time of the year. As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving this week, I want to thank each of you for being New Friends.  Whether you are playing card games, making crafts or attending lunches or dinners, I am thankful for each one of you.  You make this club very special, and I am honored to call each of you my friend.  Enjoy the holidays and take time to remember those who are not as fortunate.  Volunteering at the food pantry, visiting an assisted living home, serving a meal at the shelter or helping families of domestic violence are some ways we can bless others.

 

I will be announcing the nominating committee for 2026 in December at the Holiday Luncheon and via an eblast to all members of the club.  If you are interested in more information about becoming a board member, please reach out to the chair once her name is announced.  Nominations will be taken through February 26, 2026. 

 

Last call to register for the holiday luncheon to be held on December 11.  As of this writing we have 20 spaces left.  The final cutoff for registration is Friday, November 28.  If you need to cancel, please do so before this date to receive a credit for another event.  No cancellations or registrations will be accepted after noon on November 28.  This year, we will begin at 10:30 am for Social time and at 11:00 am we will enjoy a delicious Brunch Buffet.  The brunch will include fresh fruit, pastries, scrambled eggs, bacon and sausage, home-style potatoes, pancakes, shrimp and grits, salad, desserts, coffee, tea and juice.  This luncheon is highly subsidized by the club with members at $40.00 and guests $50.00.  We will NOT be having a gift exchange this year, but Santa says, “Don’t worry I have something for everyone.”  There will be a fun short program entitled “The Night Before the Holiday Luncheon”.

 

Just a few things to think about registering for in December. Ladies Night Out will be having a fairy hair party.  If you have never had fairy hair this is your chance to sparkle for the holidays. Lunch Bunch 1 and 2 will combine and have a delicious meal at Tap & Vine in Stonecrest Shopping Center.  Book Lovers has their annual luncheon on December 17.  Bunco #2 has their annual cookie exchange.

 

Can you believe the infamous Y2K was 25 years ago already? 

 

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa to all!  As you celebrate, enjoy your friends and family this holiday season.

 

Blessings to all,