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 November 2018
Welcome to New Member Susan Davis
Susan D, our newest member, is recently retired from Sparks Hospital and has already joined our book club. She is single, enjoys reading AND writing novels, yoga, and confesses to having ‘too many pets.’ We are sure she will find herself at home with the book lovers and pet lovers here!
Birthday Luncheon
We will meet at the Longhorn Steak House, 3805 Phoenix Avenue, Fort Smith on Monday, November 12 at 11:15 a.m. to celebrate eight birthdays: Debra S (5th), Fran B and Tei- ja N (6th), Paula A (7th), Diana B and Susan T (18th), Linda B and Janet B (19th). Please RSVP to Barbara R at barrich007@att.net or text her.
Book Discussion Group
Due to Thanksgiving, the book discussion group will meet at the Carnegie Room of the Fort Smith Library, main branch on Thursday, November 29 at 11:30 a.m. to discuss “A House in the Sky” by Amanda Lindhout. Our January book, “The Light of Joy,” by local author Julie Morton, will be offered free on kindle on November 11th, 18th, and 19th. She will also be at the Fort Smith Main Library on November 15 from 4-6 pm, selling and signing her book for 4.99.
November Brunch
The hostess for our November 15th brunch will be at Claire S, Gordon Lane, Fort Smith. The board will meet at 10:00 a.m. and brunch will start at 11. Please contact Paula to ask what is needed for brunch. Please bring rolling duffle bags for foster children to carry their small possessions when they are sent to a new home. They are available at Wal-Mart for about $20. Other duffles will be accepted if you have one on hand.
Auction Luncheon
Our December Auction Luncheon will be held at Fianna Hills Country Club on Thursday, December 6. Tickets will be $15. each. Kitties and Kanines, a non-profit spay-neuter facility, will be our charity. Diana Brammer has sent out forms for auction donations—either donated or solicited from local businesses. Tickets will be available at the November brunch. Invite a friend.
Send Some Sunshine
Julie M is recovering from eye surgery and will be recuperating at her daughter’s in Illinois. Linda B is also recovering from surgery. Toni W has been diagnosed with throat cancer and will be undergoing a course of treatment soon. They would appreciate cards!
The Huntington’s Walk will be held on Saturday, November 10 at Creekmore Park. Registration is 8 a.m. and the walk begins at 9. Sandee F, whose husband passed away from Huntington’s, invites everyone to attend. There will be market booths in the community center as well.
Thanks, Jeanette!
We had a howling good time at our Ladies’ Night out at Larry B’s October 25. Our cute contest winners, Fran and Sabrina, gave us a lot of laughs :)
Please Note: Maryanne Meyerriecks, newsletter editor, has a new email address. Please send information to frazzledspice@hotmail.com
Membership renewals are due in October. Please contact Claire S. Email: claireseiter@sbcglobal.net for a renewal form to be attached to your check when submit- ted 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.
Gary B, Diana’s husband, will be receiving a pacemaker very soon. 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.
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 November 2018
Welcome to New Member Susan Davis
Susan D, our newest member, is recently retired from Sparks Hospital and has already joined our book club. She is single, enjoys reading AND writing novels, yoga, and confesses to having ‘too many pets.’ We are sure she will find herself at home with the book lovers and pet lovers here!
Birthday Luncheon
We will meet at the Longhorn Steak House, 3805 Phoenix Avenue, Fort Smith on Monday, November 12 at 11:15 a.m. to celebrate eight birthdays: Debra S (5th), Fran B and Tei- ja N (6th), Paula A (7th), Diana B and Susan T (18th), Linda B and Janet B (19th). Please RSVP to Barbara R at barrich007@att.net or text her.
Book Discussion Group
Due to Thanksgiving, the book discussion group will meet at the Carnegie Room of the Fort Smith Library, main branch on Thursday, November 29 at 11:30 a.m. to discuss “A House in the Sky” by Amanda Lindhout. Our January book, “The Light of Joy,” by local author Julie Morton, will be offered free on kindle on November 11th, 18th, and 19th. She will also be at the Fort Smith Main Library on November 15 from 4-6 pm, selling and signing her book for 4.99.
November Brunch
The hostess for our November 15th brunch will be at Claire S, Gordon Lane, Fort Smith. The board will meet at 10:00 a.m. and brunch will start at 11. Please contact Paula to ask what is needed for brunch. Please bring rolling duffle bags for foster children to carry their small possessions when they are sent to a new home. They are available at Wal-Mart for about $20. Other duffles will be accepted if you have one on hand.
Auction Luncheon
Our December Auction Luncheon will be held at Fianna Hills Country Club on Thursday, December 6. Tickets will be $15. each. Kitties and Kanines, a non-profit spay-neuter facility, will be our charity. Diana Brammer has sent out forms for auction donations—either donated or solicited from local businesses. Tickets will be available at the November brunch. Invite a friend.
Send Some Sunshine
Julie M is recovering from eye surgery and will be recuperating at her daughter’s in Illinois. Linda B is also recovering from surgery. Toni W has been diagnosed with throat cancer and will be undergoing a course of treatment soon. They would appreciate cards!
The Huntington’s Walk will be held on Saturday, November 10 at Creekmore Park. Registration is 8 a.m. and the walk begins at 9. Sandee F, whose husband passed away from Huntington’s, invites everyone to attend. There will be market booths in the community center as well.
Thanks, Jeanette!
We had a howling good time at our Ladies’ Night out at Larry B’s October 25. Our cute contest winners, Fran and Sabrina, gave us a lot of laughs :)
Please Note: Maryanne Meyerriecks, newsletter editor, has a new email address. Please send information to frazzledspice@hotmail.com
Membership renewals are due in October. Please contact Claire S. Email: claireseiter@sbcglobal.net for a renewal form to be attached to your check when submit- ted 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.
Gary B, Diana’s husband, will be receiving a pacemaker very soon. 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.
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