Newcomers Club of Amelia Island

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE . . .
The holidays brought out the giving side in all of us, so let’s continue our tradition of giving to one another with the GIVE A HEART RAFFLE. Take the time to find a gift to give or give the gift of time. Offer to help organize her closet, weed a garden, or run errands. February is all about love and friendship and we have an abundance of “girlfriends” to share with, in Newcomers. At the same time you will be making a donation to those in need right here in our community. So please let Cindy Mackenzie know how you plan to make a difference. Our February Luncheon and Raffle will be here before you know it!
Debbie Price has agreed to coordinate a new carpool program for the times we plan out-of-town activities. This way those members who are not comfortable driving the distance can still participate. In addition, Linda Campbell has agreed to take over the Birthday Bouquet position. We thank Marianne McCoy for her many years in that capacity and realize her work involvement takes priority.
We have to thank Nancie Waldron and Jessica Styers for their hard work in securing an additional TREX tour to JAXPORT, for those on their waiting list.
Be sure to check out the new Wednesday location for the Walking Group. Llona and Jill have decided to mix it up with a change of scenery.
The Night Owls are taking on the daylight hours for their February activity and are going to the opening day of the Amelia Island Garden Show on March 3^rdwith lunch instead of dinner afterward.
Dr. Tony Stubits, author of The Ocean Under the Moon, will make a guest appearance at this month’s Book Review Group. What a great opportunity for discussion!
We still have many fun activities yet to attend in January, including a Cocktail Party at Marcia and Al Petuz’s home and our Luncheon at the Verandah. Then in February it’s Larry and the Backtracks at the Cocktail Party hosted by Carol and Norman Weldon, and our Coffee at the North Hampton Amenity Center hosted by Carolyn Portegies-Zwart and Susan Kosciulek.
Now that we are all getting back into a routine and are attempting to honor our New Year’s resolution not to procrastinate, can we get those Membership Applications mailed in ASAP. Alice (Treasurer), Joy (Member Data) and Jessica (Yearbook) will be grateful to you for making their jobs a bit easier.
Hope to see you soon…..
Hugs,
Beth

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We welcome you to Amelia Island and Nassau County and wish you a wonderful life while living here! Newcomers Club of Amelia Island is a local club with the purpose of extending a friendly hand to all women, developing new friendships, and offering social events, activities, and service opportunities in the community.
The Club is open to any woman who resides in Nassau County. If you want more information, please contact our 2012 Orientation Chair, Marcia Williver, 321-1867. We encourage women interested in joining Newcomers to attend a monthly coffee, usually on the 2nd Thursday of the month. A prospective member may attend one luncheon and/or two meetings or activity groups before joining. For further information about Newcomers Club activities, look at the Activity Groups Information on this site.