Newcomers of San Antonio

Margaret Kidd

News from the President

Welcome to February! The month of hearts and love. I am sending all of you lots of love this month.

With more of us receiving the Covid vaccination, hopefully, we will be able to get out more and finally give our friends a big hug!! It’s been a long time.

Newcomers of San Antonio is still having activities for those who are comfortable going out. None of our events are mandatory but are offered to those who need human contact. The reports of increasing depression demonstrate one of the results of the lockdown. Please reach out to any of the board members, if you just want to talk or hear a friendly voice. We are always here for you.

Speaking of the Board, it is time to start planning for next year. Cindy Richards, the 1st Vice-President, will be holding a nominating committee on February 18th. Please let her know if you would like to be a part of this fun and hard-working group next year prior to that time. Elsewhere in this newsletter is a list and description of the various offices. These are also found in the bylaws at the back of your directory. Being on the board is a great way to meet fellow newcomers in a smaller setting.

We are looking forward to lunch at Basil Mediterranean this Thursday and at Pappadeux Seafood Kitchen on March 4th. This month’s coffee will be held at Sharon Gehr’s lovely home on February 18th.

Stay safe, stay well, and spread lots of love this month!

Margaret

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News from the President

Welcome, 2021! May you treat us better than 2020!

I hope you had an enjoyable, if low key, Christmas. With the new vaccines, we will hopefully be able to get out more soon!

Looking ahead, it is getting close to the time to select next year’s board. It’s hard to believe this year has gone by so fast!  Being a board member offers unique opportunities to get to know other members in a small group setting while doing the important work of keeping this organization going. The Nominating Committee will meet in February, so please let Cindy Richards know if you are interested in a position or willing to be on the Nominating Committee. The description of each position can be found elsewhere in this newsletter!

If you have seen any minor changes in the ByLaws, please contact Sue Ellen Smith. The ByLaws committee will be meeting in January.

Our next coffee will be on January 21 at Carole Laubach’s home.  Remember, all activities are voluntary, and all COVID guidelines will be in place. No one will be offended if you are still not going out. We want to stay as vibrant and inviting as we can!  We are looking forward to our coffees and luncheons growing again.

Until then, stay safe and keep well!

Margaret

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News from the President

Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays! Time seems to be passing so slowly this year with all of the cancellations. We, at Newcomers, are trying to offer some opportunities for those who do want to get out. Keep in mind, all health directives are followed and all of the events are strictly voluntary.

I hope you had a good Thanksgiving and are looking forward to some positive events for Christmas, no matter how isolated or small. Looking forward to a Happy New Year!

We look forward to seeing you at our holiday luncheon at Chama Gaucha along with your spouse or significant other on December 3. The whole array of food will be served for the regular price of a luncheon…and there will be a surprise dessert!

Coats, hats, gloves, socks, and blankets will be collected at the luncheon and December coffee at Lorraine Verhagen’s home. These will be distributed to the homeless through our various charities.

If you haven’t heard, we have three new Interest Groups…Lunch Bunch has been revived, Puzzlers is in full swing and Genealogy will begin in January. I also am delighted to announce that Cherie Masters has volunteered to be the leader of Soldiers Angels, a group many of us enjoy helping out.

Stay safe, but have some fun over the holidays! And enjoy “winter” in South Texas!

Margaret
President

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News from the President

Hello November! As the smell of pumpkin spice and cinnamon fill the air, November is the perfect month to reflect on the year and give thanks for all of the wonderful blessings we have. Veterans Day is just around the corner on November 11, so be on the lookout for various events throughout Military City USA to honor the men and women in the U.S. Armed Forces who protect and keep us safe. 

November has a full month of fun Newcomers activities to enjoy! Our directories are out, so if you haven’t gotten yours at a coffee or luncheon, reach out to Cindy Richards to get yours. There is also an online version on our website, NewcomersofSanAntonio.org in the Members Corner with the password Welcome1819.

It is exciting to let you know that we have three new Interest Groups. Carol Palazzo is resurrecting Lunch Ladies now known as Lunch Bunch! We are so happy to have this back as we have missed it so much! Carol is also hosting a new group on Genealogy. Kay Hedeen has started another group called Puzzlers! For all jigsaw lovers. Please refer to the eblast sent out last week for details or elsewhere in this newsletter. We are still in need of a leader for Soldiers Angels. This is such a worthwhile group, I would hate to see it disappear. They are not meeting in person at this time but there are important messages that need to be forwarded to the group. Please step up and take over this great group!

More members are coming out to the coffees and luncheons as the quarantine is getting longer! We hope to see you there, if you are not in a high risk group!

November is also the month of Thanksgiving. We hope you enjoy seeing your extended family and friends!

And don’t forget to vote!

Margaret. Kidd

President

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News from the President

Since we are in the dog days of summer, we can at least stay cool inside even if we can’t venture too far outside.

I am delighted with the new 2020-2021 Board. We have already begun the work of leading our organization. To get to know them better, their biographies can be found in this newsletter. Let anyone of us know if you have questions or suggestions. We are always open to new ideas, especially for new Interest Groups.

At this time, we are looking for new leaders for Community Involvement, our very worthwhile charitable contribution, Girlfriends one of the more well-attended groups, and Chicks and Flicks. If you are interested in stepping up to take over either of these groups, contact Marcia Blalock, crusaway@yahoo.com.

For those of you who are ready to get out and do something, our August coffee will be at Kay Hedeen’s lovely home on August 13. All safety precautions will be in place so it will be a safe place to catch up with old friends. Attendance, of course, is voluntary.

Another opportunity, again only for those of you ready to get out, will be our monthly luncheon on September 3rd at Luce Ristorante e Enoteca with wonderfully delicious Italian food. There will be no Interest Group tables, but the annual printed directory will be distributed. Again, all safety precautions will be in place.

Stay safe and keep cool!

Margaret Kidd
President

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