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1 Alumni Group of Newcomers (AGN) Opportunities for Active People New Bern, NC April 2019 Submissions for Newsletter are due by the 20th of the month AGN editor June Dowd [email protected] Event information, updates, and pictures will be posted on Face Book. Alumni Group of Newcomers - AGN General membership meeting schedule (bimonthly, 2nd Monday): May 13 The April Sip&Snack will be Friday, April 12th, the SECOND Friday of the month, because Good Friday is on the 3rd Friday. Announcements for RSVP's will be sent out as usual at the beginning of each month. Thank you! Jane
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Alumni Group of Newcomers (AGN)
Opportunities for Active People
New Bern, NC
April 2019
Submissions for Newsletter are due by the 20th of the month
AGN editor June Dowd [email protected]
Event information, updates, and pictures will be posted on Face Book. Alumni Group of Newcomers - AGN
General membership meeting schedule (bimonthly, 2nd Monday):May 13
The April Sip&Snack will be Friday, April 12th, the SECOND Friday
of the month, because Good Friday is on the 3rd Friday.
Announcements for RSVP's will be sent out as usual at the
beginning of each month.
Thank you! Jane
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Message from AGN Presidents
Spring has sprung in New Bern, providing the opportunity to enjoy some of the outdoor AGN activities such as biking, golf, and tennis when the weather’s just right. There’s an activity group for just about any interest you have; details are listed in this newsletter. And be sure to sign up for “Murder at the Juice Joint”, our murder mystery dinner on April 14th at Carolina Colours.
Just as Spring is a time of renewal, it’s also when AGN elects a slate of officers to serve in the coming year. The following candidates were nominated at the March meeting and will be voted on at the May meeting, the last before our summer break:
Board of Directors nominees:
President - Victoria ThomasVP Programs - Bonnie BurchVP Activities - Kay MelvinCo-Treasurers - Jerry & Alyce CarpenterSecretary - Darla BurchellSocial Director - Tammy GilletteCommunications Director - June DowdMembership Director - ???
Please note we are still seeking someone to take on the position of Membership Director. It’s a vital job that involves processing membership applications & renewals, mostly during September & October, and publishing the membership directory. If you have questions about the level of effort & time commitment involved, please contact the current director, Carole McHale, at 252-288-6549 or [email protected].
Enjoy the nice weather and we look forward to seeing you at the May 13th meeting!
Mark & Michelle Leonard
Co-Presidents
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Activity Groups
Alumni Group of Newcomers offers a variety of activity groups designed not only to provide you with new friends and fun, but also opportunities to learn, lead and most importantly, laugh! You may participate in as many activities as you desire. We also offer special activities throughout the year. In the following pages is a description of each activity group currently available including any scheduled events/activities. Some activity Groups are not active during the summer, but they will all resume in September.
Participation in any Alumni or Joint Newcomer/Alumni Group Activity or Event requires that the prospective participant be a member in good standing in the AGN.
How do you sign up? To join a group, contact an activity leader or co-chair directly.
If you have a suggestion for a new activity, and you are willing to lead the group, please contact our Activity Director:
Kay Melvin
252-288-6101
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Calendar of Events
Additions to Regularly Scheduled
Date Activity
Saturday, March 30 Singles Mingles (page 5) Scotland Neck Bird Sanctuary
Saturday, April 6 (overnight optional to April 7)
Outdoor Adventure (page 6) Azalea Festival
Tuesday, April 9 Singles Mingles (page 5) Dinner at Paula’s Pizza
Friday, April 12 Sip & Snack (page 8) Adjusted date for holiday
Sunday, April 14 Murder Mystery Dinner (page 7) Carolina Colours
Tuesday, April 16 Tastings (page 9) Picnic & Wine on a Budget
Saturday, April 27 Singles Mingles (page 5) Linpark Zoo
Regularly Scheduled
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
week 1 of month Scrabble (page 16) Tennis (page 17) Tennis
week 2 of month Tennis Tennis
week 3 of month Scrabble Tennis
Tennis
Mexican Train
Dominoes (page 15)
Sip & Snack
(page 8)
week 4 of month TennisOriginal Book
Group (page 12)
Tennis
Book Babes (page 12)
week 5 of month Tennis Tennis
Biking (page 11) see page for area bike rides
Dining Out (page 13)
Day Trips (page 10)
Golf (page 14)
Additional Activities
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Singles Mingles
Activity Leader
Home Cell Email
Linda Guthrie 724-622-1568 [email protected]
Paula Guarnere 609-335-7111 [email protected]
Garnet Jefries 304-563-1723 [email protected]
Singles Mingles is a combined activity of Newcomers and Alumni members and has events twice a month for coffee, lunch, or dinner in various restaurants near New Bern or in a member's home. Singles Mingles is a singles-only activity that meets to socialize, but is not a dating service.
Date Location
Saturday, March 30 Day Trip Scotland Neck Bird Sanctuary
Tuesday, April 9 Dinner 5:00 p.m. Paula's Italian Restaurant MLK BLVD
Saturday, April 27 Day Trip Lynnwood Park Zoo Jacksonville
For more information, want to receive emails or interested in hosting a get-together at your home please contact: If you are interested in hosting a get-together at your home just let us know we can always add a date on our calendar.
All Singles Mingles Activity members will be contacted by email, announcing each event. Please RSVP so we have an accurate expected head count.
Important: Dates & Places are subject to change. Watch your email, as places may change, at the last minute, due to unforeseen reasons.
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Outdoor Adventure
Activity Leaders Home Cell Email
June Dowd 252-633-2667 252-571-5210 [email protected]
Steve Spaziante
(no texts, please)252-571-3880
Outdoor Adventure Policy: There is no sign up with “contacts (June or Steve)”. Just show up if you are interested unless otherwise indicated.
If there is inclement weather (more than just cloudy) predicted, assume the activity has been cancelled.
Azalea Festival Wilmington, NC
April 6-7, 2019 (overnight optional)
For more information: Contact June Dowd ([email protected]
The Festival is a great source of local pride, with the entire community involved in displaying Wilmington to the world in its finest colors. More than 1,000 volunteers are required to stage over 50 events ranging from concerts to art shows, a street fair with interactive displays, home and garden tours, a parade, special exhibits, a circus and a variety of other entertainment and events.
Parade: April 6, 2019 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Group Dinner - District Kitchen & Cocktails -April 6, 6:00 pm (to be included in dinner reservations, RSVP to June by April 1 - [email protected])
Fireworks: April 6@ 9:00 pm - 9:30 pm FREE N. Water Street
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RSVP by April 1st Send RSVP and Check to:
Tammy Gillette 3722 Cerise Circle, New Bern, NC 28562
Name____________________________________ Member Attending at $24 _____
Name____________________________________ Member Attending at $24 _____
Name____________________________________ Non Member Attending at $28 _____
TOTAL ENCLOSED = $____________
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Sip & Snack
The April Sip&Snack will be Friday, April 12th, the SECOND Friday
of the month, because Good Friday is on the 3rd Friday.
Announcements for RSVP's will be sent out as usual at the
beginning of each month.
Thank you! Jane
Looking for a casual night with friends? Sign up for Sip & Snack!
If you like to visit with friends while sharing food and drink, join fellow alums for Sip & Snack. This event will be the third Friday of each month at an alumni's house at 6 pm. Attendees will bring an appetizer or dessert to share, plus whatever they want to drink.
If you would like to be automatically notified about each month's location, please email Jane Olstad to register with the activity. At the beginning of each month Jane will send out an email to those registered, and you can RSVP to the host (identified in Jane's email) to reserve your participation. The number of participants will typically be limited.
Come join the fun!
Activity Leader Home Cell Email
Jane Olstad 252-514-0634 [email protected]
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Tastings - a wine and food experience -
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
4:30 pm
Picnic and wine on a budget
Dan and Dottie Miller's Home 602 Windward Dr, Oriental
Limited to 30 participants
Please bring a bottle of wine (not to exceed $15.00 a bottle) to share and a covered dish, appetizer or dessert.
RSVP: Joan Baumann: [email protected]
Deadine: April 12th
Please note: The Miller's home is raised, so climbing a long staircase is required. The AGN Wine club will provide fried chicken This will be the last Tastings event until September, 2019
Wine Dinner at LaCasetta - March 19
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Activity Leader Home Cell Email
Lori Jackson [email protected]
Keith and I will be out of town for the last two months of this AGN year, I need
someone to step up and take over for me for April and May. Otherwise, this
will be the last Day Trip for this season. Please let me know if you would be
willing to do that. Thanks! Lori
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Biking We would love to have you
Purpose: The Newcomers/Alumni Bicycling Group is for those individuals who like to get exercise
while enjoying the scenery around New Bern. We feature 'no drop' rides--which means we don't leave
anyone behind! We have been working to design options that allow more serious bikers to enjoy a
longer distance at a faster pace, but also provide a choice for more leisurely riders to go at a more
comfortable pace. We take breaks as needed. Routes will vary, allowing participants the chance to see
different neighborhoods and the surrounding countryside
Requested Gear:
1. A working bicycle (brakes, gears) with adequate safety items - lights, reflectors
2. A helmet is strongly recommended.
3. Carry adequate water (minimum – 1 pt. / 500 ml).
4. Casual clothing (shorts) and top with bright colors.
Air pumps and/or lights are an option.
Meeting Place:
A group email, including directions to a starting point, is sent out for weekend rides.
Preview of area bike rides on your own
Tour d'Pickle -- Mount Olive - Saturday, April 13. https://www.ncpicklefest.org/tour-de-pickle/Tour Blueberry -- Burgaw - probably in June exact date not setCoastal Ride -- Edenton April 26 - 28A Ride to Remember New Bern = probably in June exact date not setBernin' to the Beach - probably late October exact date not set
Activity Leader Home Cell Email
Keith Jackson 573-795-1837 [email protected]
Les Coble 410-829-5501 [email protected]
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Book Groups
There are currently two Book Clubs active in the AGN - ORIGINAL and THE BOOK BABES.
Contact their Activity Leaders if you are interested in joining. With all the interest in participating in a book
club the AGN is always open to creating a third at this time. There are a few openings for new members,
please call the appropriate Activity Leader if you would like to or would like the listing of next season’s picks!
“Original Book Group” meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month, 1-3 p.m. in members’ homes. If you have any questions, please contact Barbara Miller ([email protected]).
The Original Book Group is accepting new members.
Activity Leader Home Cell Email
Barbara Miller 252-514-4591 [email protected]
“The Book Babes” meets on the 4th Thursday of the month, 1-3 pm. in members’ homes. If you have any questions, please contact Betty Todd ([email protected])
The Book Babes are not taking new members at this time.
Activity Leader Home Cell Email
Betty Todd 252-288-5502 [email protected]
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Dining Out
Dining Out is an opportunity to experience restaurants in New Bern and the surrounding areas. It’s
a chance to sample the chef ’s specialties and enjoy the company of other alumni.
The Dining Out group meets monthly for either lunch or dinner. We try to sample a variety of
cuisines within a range of proves (nothing too expensive!) Depending on the location, there may be
a group size limit; sign up early! Each monthly event requires an RSVP via email to Bill.
Dining Out is probably one of the most attended activities within the AGN and is a fun group to
participate in if you enjoy eating out and exploring new places (and some old favorites) to dine in
the area.
You must sign up by email to Bill ([email protected]) to receive notice of
each month’s planned event. Bill will post the month’s location once
arrangements have been completed.
Activity Leader Home Cell Email
Bill McHale 252-288-6549 [email protected]
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Golf
Newcomers / Alumni Golf is based on the premise that the game should be fun. Making friends is paramount; proficiency is immaterial. We welcome all skill levels. Rules are what each player wants
them to be. Some players adhere to the stricter rules of the USGA, while others follow the lax GW rules
-- count every stroke that you like. If you don’t like it, don’t count it; or finally, don’t count anything and
pick up your ball any time you wish!
We schedule a golf outing once a month, normally on a Wednesday or Thursday, and play 12 months of
the year. We travel to courses in the New Bern area and try to keep within a one-hour drive. We also
arrange carpooling for the out-of-New Bern trips. If this sounds like something you would enjoy, come
join us. You will have a good time!
AGN members can email George Sheptock (info above) to have their names added to his
email list for updates and reminders, or contact Dave Stout and to forward info to George.
Activity Leader Home Cell Email
George Sheptock 252-649-1684 [email protected]
Dave Stout [email protected]
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Mexican Train Dominoes
Participants will be notified by e-mail of the location prior to the event. Activity
is held the 3rd Thursday of the month.
The goal is to have fun while playing Mexican Train Dominoes.
Dominoes are a simple, easy to learn game played by people of all ages for centuries. You sit at a
table of 4 to 8; you do not play with partners. The object is to play off all your dominoes. You play
dominoes onto your own train, onto the Mexican Train and onto other players when “marked
trains”. This game is a great way to socialize in a small group.
We play on the third Thursday of the month except when holidays are involved. The Host
provides a dessert and the other players bring an appetizer for 6-8 people to be shared and the
beverage that they would like to drink that evening.
• We are using a matrix to accommodate 18 regular players who are divided among the 3
households.
• I send out an email each month to the members letting them know who is hosting and the
guests for that month. I let the alternates know where we need for guests. (The flood left
some members unable to host so the matrix was upset.)
• New members and alternates please call or email Lynn to ask questions or volunteer to let
me talk to them about when there are holes in the coming months.
Activity Leader Home Cell Email
Lynn Wilson 252-288-4388 978-618-4517 [email protected]
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Scrabble
Activity Leader Home Cell Email
Sue Spivak 631-2559 631-972-8873 [email protected]
The Scrabble Group meets twice a month:
first Monday of the month from 12:30 pm at Books-A-Million Coffee Shop in the New Bern Wal-Mart Shopping Center at 3005 M.L. King Blvd.;
third Monday of the month from 6:00 pm (5:30 to eat) at Schlotzsky's 3335 M L King Blvd. Watch your email for changes when there is a holiday on a Monday.
Playing Rules:
1. Two players per board (unless there is an odd number)2. Dictionary can be used a maximum of two times per move3. Use of "The Cheat Sheet" allowed4. Turns limited to six minutes each
Please Bring:
If you have the following items, please bring them to each meeting: A Scrabble Board and an Official Scrabble Dictionary.
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Tennis
Activity Leader Home Cell Email
Barbara McCue 252-631-1728 [email protected]
The Tennis Club ofers two levels of play. Our Recreational level is for any level of ability for those who enjoy relaxed doubles play. For those who prefer more competitive play for doubles or singles we also have our Challenge level.
Schedule
Tennis Group Tuesdays & ThursdaysThe group will be meeting at 10:00 am.
Locations:
Tuesday: West New Bern Recreation Center 1225 Pinetree Road, New Bern.
Thursday: Creekside Park, New Bern
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~ NOTICE ~
CLUB TAKING AND USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS OF MEMBERS
This is to notify you as a member of Newcomers Club of New Bern or the Alumni Group that, in the course of Newcomer and Alumni Club activities, photographs of members may be taken and used by Newcomers Club of New Bern or the Alumni Group, at their discretion without compensation to or approval by such members, for club-related purposes including but not limited to club promotion, newsletter and other website content and contests.
New Bern Newcomers/Alumni Club Oicers and Directors
For 2018-2019
Co-Presidents : Mark & Michelle LeonardVice President for Programs: Linda StoutVice President for Activities: Kay Melvin Secretary: Mary Lou Snyder
Co-Treasurers: Lori & Keith Jackson
Executive Board Members For 2018-2019
Membership/Advisor: Sandie SwigartNewsletter: June DowdData Base/Directory: Carole McHaleSocial Director Tammy Gillette
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DUES FOR FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2018, THROUGH June 30, 2019ALUMNI GROUP OF NEWCOMERS MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION/WAIVER
AGREEMENT
Please complete the application, sign the waiver, and enclose your check made payable to AGN, and mail to:
Carole McHale
211 Nyon Court New Bern, NC 28562-7065
MEMBERSHIP: (___) New OR (___) Renewal
(__) Family Unit $25.00 OR (__) Single $15.00 OR
(__) Single whose partner does not participate in any club activities $15.00
(__) Yes, I would like a printed Directory $5.00 (in addition to my membership) (Free to new members. Electronic copy e-mailed to all members.)
PHONE: HOME__________________ CELL__________________CELL_________________
NAME(S) _______
Please print
ADDRESS ___ ZIP: _____
Please print
E-MAIL(S) ________________________________________________ _________________________________________________
Please print
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WAIVER AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
In consideration of being allowed to participate in the functions and activities of the Alumni Group of Newcomers:
I/We____________________________________________________ do hereby agree to hold the Alumni
Group of Newcomers free from all liability and claims for damages and injuries of any kind whatsoever, from any
cause or causes whatsoever, which I/We incur or sustain while participating in any of the functions and activities, including Day Trips and Outdoor Adventure, sponsored by the Alumni Group of Newcomers, and I/We further
agree to hold harmless the Alumni Group of Newcomers from liability, loss, cost (including without limit, attorney fees) and other obligations arising out of any such damages and injuries, however they are incurred or sustained.
__________________________________ __________________________________ ________________ Signature Signature Date
We appreciate and thank you for your prompt payment of dues.
