WElcome neighbor calendar of events
Membership:
Membership dues are $15, Being a member guarantees you get this newsletter each month and your name in our directory. Send an updated membership form and payment to Diana.
WELCOME NEIGHBOR NEWSLETTER January 2018
Birthday Lunch-
We will meet at Rolando’s, 927 N. A Street in Fort Smith on Monday, January
14 at 11:15 a.m. to celebrate two birthdays: Sally M (24th) and Sharon T. (30th). Please RSVP to Barbara Richardson at barrich007@att.net or text
her at (817) 907-6611. For those of us on a budget, lunch is the perfect time to
enjoy Rolando’s fine Ecuadorian cuisine, beautifully presented, at a more affordable price.
Book discussion group-
We will be discussing local author Julie Morton’s first novel, “The Light of Joy,” at the Carnegie Room of the Main library on Thursday, January 24, at 11:30. The author will be our guest at the meeting, and it should be fascinating to learn about her writing process and get a personal perspective on all of her interesting char- acters. Morton began writing at age 12 and worked as a copywriter and editor for many years before beginning this novel. I am sure she will be an inspiration to all the talented “late bloomers” in Welcome Neighbor, who are developing their talents in visual, performing, and literary arts and crafts now that they have the gift of time. Let’s support and encourage one another as we learn from someone who has lived her dream :)
Auction Luncheon Report
After an extraordinarily successful auction luncheon which raised $4,000 for Kitties
and Kanines, we learned that at the end of December, 2018, our long time auction
venue, Fianna Hills Country Club, would be “going, going, gone!” The board is asking
for your suggestions on a location for next year’s auction, as well as any other sugges-
tions on improving the auction process. We have always enjoyed a wonderful lunch at
Fianna at a very reasonable $15 ticket price, and we are hoping to find a new venue
that will be able to provide a spacious room and delicious catered lunch at reasonable cost next year. In the meantime, let’s toast our amazing auction co-chairs—Diana Brammer, Jeanette Foreman, and live auctioneer extraordinaire Fran Bateman. Bring your suggestions to our Janu- ary brunch or contact our president, Diana B.. Janet M has volunteered to chair next year’s auction, and she could use our help.
January Brunch'
Our January brunch will be held at Diana B’s, N. 47th Terrace, Fort Smith, on Thursday, January 17. The board will meet at 10 a.m. and our brunch will begin at 11. Let our brunch chair, Paula L know what you’ll be bringing to brunch.
Maryanne Meyerriecks, newsletter editor, has a new email address. Please send information to frazzledspice@hotmail.com
Membership renewals are due. Please contact Claire S. for a renewal form to be attached to your check when submitted to her or mailed.
STAY CONNECTED! www.WelcomeNeighborFtSmith.com “Like” us on FB at Welcome Neighbor Club of Greater Fort Smith
We have new officers: Janet M. will be Treasurer.
Sunshine Club
Maryanne Meyerriecks will receive a total knee replacement on her left knee on May 8. Hannelore D is having foot surgery and will be unable to walk for ten weeks.
Toni W. has had throat surgery with aggressive treatment for Cancer. Gary B, Diana’s husband, has received a pacemaker. Remember Susan T’s husband (and Sharon Tapp’s brother) is still recovering from a recent stroke. Please put all these people in your thoughts and prayers. Also pray for wives of Newley deceased husbands, this is a difficult time of year.
STAY CONNECTED! www.WelcomeNeighborFtSmith.com “Like” us on FB at Welcome Neighbor Club of Greater Fort Smith
2018 Board--
President Diana B
Vice-President Cheryl S
Sec’y-Treasurer janet
Membership Sharon T
Birthday Lunch Jackie S
Activities Ad Lib
Newsletter Maryanne M
Website Jeanette F
Book Group Evelyn P
Supper Club
Ad Lib with help from Sally M
Brunches Paula L
Auction Jeanette F
Fran B Diana B
Sunshine Fran B
Kids’ Playgroup Claire S
Membership dues are $15, Being a member guarantees you get this newsletter each month and your name in our directory. Send an updated membership form and payment to Diana.
WELCOME NEIGHBOR NEWSLETTER January 2018
Birthday Lunch-
We will meet at Rolando’s, 927 N. A Street in Fort Smith on Monday, January
14 at 11:15 a.m. to celebrate two birthdays: Sally M (24th) and Sharon T. (30th). Please RSVP to Barbara Richardson at barrich007@att.net or text
her at (817) 907-6611. For those of us on a budget, lunch is the perfect time to
enjoy Rolando’s fine Ecuadorian cuisine, beautifully presented, at a more affordable price.
Book discussion group-
We will be discussing local author Julie Morton’s first novel, “The Light of Joy,” at the Carnegie Room of the Main library on Thursday, January 24, at 11:30. The author will be our guest at the meeting, and it should be fascinating to learn about her writing process and get a personal perspective on all of her interesting char- acters. Morton began writing at age 12 and worked as a copywriter and editor for many years before beginning this novel. I am sure she will be an inspiration to all the talented “late bloomers” in Welcome Neighbor, who are developing their talents in visual, performing, and literary arts and crafts now that they have the gift of time. Let’s support and encourage one another as we learn from someone who has lived her dream :)
Auction Luncheon Report
After an extraordinarily successful auction luncheon which raised $4,000 for Kitties
and Kanines, we learned that at the end of December, 2018, our long time auction
venue, Fianna Hills Country Club, would be “going, going, gone!” The board is asking
for your suggestions on a location for next year’s auction, as well as any other sugges-
tions on improving the auction process. We have always enjoyed a wonderful lunch at
Fianna at a very reasonable $15 ticket price, and we are hoping to find a new venue
that will be able to provide a spacious room and delicious catered lunch at reasonable cost next year. In the meantime, let’s toast our amazing auction co-chairs—Diana Brammer, Jeanette Foreman, and live auctioneer extraordinaire Fran Bateman. Bring your suggestions to our Janu- ary brunch or contact our president, Diana B.. Janet M has volunteered to chair next year’s auction, and she could use our help.
January Brunch'
Our January brunch will be held at Diana B’s, N. 47th Terrace, Fort Smith, on Thursday, January 17. The board will meet at 10 a.m. and our brunch will begin at 11. Let our brunch chair, Paula L know what you’ll be bringing to brunch.
Maryanne Meyerriecks, newsletter editor, has a new email address. Please send information to frazzledspice@hotmail.com
Membership renewals are due. Please contact Claire S. for a renewal form to be attached to your check when submitted to her or mailed.
STAY CONNECTED! www.WelcomeNeighborFtSmith.com “Like” us on FB at Welcome Neighbor Club of Greater Fort Smith
We have new officers: Janet M. will be Treasurer.
Sunshine Club
Maryanne Meyerriecks will receive a total knee replacement on her left knee on May 8. Hannelore D is having foot surgery and will be unable to walk for ten weeks.
Toni W. has had throat surgery with aggressive treatment for Cancer. Gary B, Diana’s husband, has received a pacemaker. Remember Susan T’s husband (and Sharon Tapp’s brother) is still recovering from a recent stroke. Please put all these people in your thoughts and prayers. Also pray for wives of Newley deceased husbands, this is a difficult time of year.
STAY CONNECTED! www.WelcomeNeighborFtSmith.com “Like” us on FB at Welcome Neighbor Club of Greater Fort Smith
2018 Board--
President Diana B
Vice-President Cheryl S
Sec’y-Treasurer janet
Membership Sharon T
Birthday Lunch Jackie S
Activities Ad Lib
Newsletter Maryanne M
Website Jeanette F
Book Group Evelyn P
Supper Club
Ad Lib with help from Sally M
Brunches Paula L
Auction Jeanette F
Fran B Diana B
Sunshine Fran B
Kids’ Playgroup Claire S