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May
2021
Newcomers of
San Dieguito
Mission Statement
The purpose of this club is to welcome
new residents of the area and those who
have experienced recent major lifestyle
changes. This club is organized for social,
educational and charitable causes.
New Members Lorna Christensen C: 858-453-8111 Email: lornalcsw@gmail.com 13024 Via Latina, Del Mar Linda DeMento C: 610-724-5508 H: 760-697-6168 Email: ldemento@yahoo.com 203 Delphinium St., Encinitas Cindy Farwell C: 858-342-4660 Email: cynthiafarwell@icloud.com 12559 Caminito Mira Del Mar, San Diego Rosalyn Insprucker C: 760-485-7782 Email: roeolie@gmail.com 2805 Atadero Ct., Carlsbad Pat Quinn C: 410-991-5937 Email: patqpatq@gmail.com 3307 Vivienda Circle, Carlsbad Lisa (& Leslie Berry) Risser C: 619-889-6876 H: 858-481-6876 Email: elandelsb@yahoo.com 713 E. Solana Circle, Solana Beach Kathleen Rooney C: 760-415-7009 H: 760-436-7009 Email: mkrooney@pacbell.net 1588 Summit Ave., Cardiff Nancy Shearer C: 650-619-5046 Email: nancyshearer66@gmail.com 7301 Paseo Verde, Carlsbad Colleen Turner C: 310-740-2488 Email: cturnerca@gmail.com 454 Requeza St., C230, Encinitas
New Members, Continued
Colleen Turner
C: 310-740-2488
Email: cturnerca@gmail.com
454 Requeza St., C230, Encinitas
Rebecca (& Jim) Veal
C: 919-454-3737
Email: beckagwen@gmail.com
746 W. Solana Circle, Solana Beach
Erin Weidner
C: 858-756-1480
Email: eweidn@gmail.com
102 Via Coronado RSF
We look forward to meeting all of these new mem-
bers in person very soon.
DON’T FORGET PICTURES!
Since Mar, 2020, we have had
to adjust to a new reality. Due to
Covid 19, activities are happen-
ing just in a different way, via
Zoom or actually being together,
outdoors and using physical dis-
tancing protocol.
So remember to email pictures,
name of activity, original format,
no cropping or enhancing neces-
sary to landen.mj@gmail.com
Linda DeMento moved here from Pennsylvania, where she was involved in animal
advocacy both professionally and as a volunteer for humane organizations. This is a
passion she hopes to continue to pursue. When restrictions lift, Linda would love to
travel and explore more of California and the western portion of the USA. She’s an art-
ist, and especially loves photography and watercolor. And she’s adding pickleball to
her Bucket List.
Sue Glasser and her husband, Bill, retired to their new home on Stewart Way
in Leucadia two years ago. As life-long New Englanders (Massachusetts,
New York, New Jersey), they are happy to escape cold, snowy winters and
enjoy beautiful sunshine (every day!!!) plus time with their West Coast family.
Sue retired from a rewarding career as a physical therapist, rehabilitation hos-
pital administrator, and consultant. She loves nature – especially the ocean –
traveling, gardening, snorkeling, golf, long beach walks, and exploring local
areas. She’s looking forward to meeting new friends through Newcom-
ers. “Loving retirement, Loving Leucadia”
Susan Jasin was born and raised in Wisconsin. She first moved to Encinitas in 1982
after 10 years in New Jersey and Philadelphia. Recently retired from a career as a
psychologist and teacher, she is delighted to return to San Diego after sweltering in
Florida for 8 years. She looks forward to enjoying bridge, Mexican train, outings, per-
forming community service, and having new friends. Tater Tot, her 14 year old dachs-
hund is also looking forward to their new life in Rancho Santa Fe. Susan has ex-
pressed interest in beach walks, book clubs, movies and lunches, and is interested in
organizing a group of Bridge players.
Lisa Risser was born and reared in the Philadelphia area. She moved to San
Diego 37 years ago, settling on E. Solana Circle in Solana Beach. Her wife,
Leslie, and Lisa have been together for 27 years, and like many activities—
swimming, cycling, gardening, the beach and travel—plus the other fun side of
life: good food and wine! Apart from working with the IRS, one of the more dan-
gerous and dramatic things Lisa’s done is to ride in a Breezy along the San Die-
go coastline. What’s a Breezy? A no cockpit, sides or top high wing aircraft de-
signed to seat the pilot and 1 passenger. It’s designed to allow a maximum un-
obstructed view. (Think of a flying lawnmower.) Lisa recently retired, so she is
looking forward to meeting our members, making new friends, and enjoying our fun activities.
Kathleen Rooney is a long-time, VERY grateful resident of Cardiff by the Sea. Her
career of 32 years in hospitality textiles abruptly ended with COVID-19, and she
found herself with extra time on her hands to see San Diego with a different set of
eyes. Linen/Textiles is a niche industry, and Kathleen enjoyed it very much. Once
the COVID crisis has ended, it remains to be seen if there will be a similar opportuni-
ty for her. While at home on Summit Avenue for most of 2020, Kathleen has enjoyed
striking much off her “honey-do” list, walking her rescue dog, Cassie, and getting en-
tirely too familiar with Netflix!! She’s looking forward to getting out and about once
again.
Nancy Nutt 5/2 Carol Shakter 5/3 Cecily Handler 5/4 Fiona Geller 5/4 Joyce Mehrberg 5/5 Laura Garver 5/6 Rhonda Gravers 5/6 Bea Chance 5/7 Candy Katz 5/7 Dianne Deitch 5/8 Lynn Adams 5/8 Tricia Kenyon 5/10 Julie Aldrich-Eder 5/13 Lori Lutzker 5/14 Robyn Krasner 5/14 Evelyn Adler 5/15
Judy Pedery-Eewards 5/16 Melanie Sowa 5/16 DeeDee Flynn 5/18 Kim Lubesnick 5/19 Pamela Shetler 5/20 Trish Hardy 5/21 Julianne Clark 5/22 Mary Poteet 5/22 Mary Tuiller 5/22 Marsha Dressler 5/24 Linda Bedal 5/26 Linda Guillot 5/27 Celia Best 5/29 Bo Jacobson 5/30 Mary Ellen (Cookie) Rubenfeld 5/30 Vi Troesh 5/31
Executive Committee President………………………………………………………..Elaine Frassanito Vice President……………………………………………………..Louise Godici Secretary………………………………………………………....Carol German Assist Secretary…………………………………………………...Phyllis Atkins Treasurer……………………………………………………...….…Jayne Marx Assist Treasurer…………………………………………...…...Janine Greenhill Parliamentarian.. ………………………………………………...Judy Gechman Assist Parliamentarian……………………………………….....Penny Friedman Membership Chair…………………………………………………..Melissa Lee Newsletter/Calendar:…………………………………………. Kim Lubesnuck Webmaster………………………………………………………....JoAnn Smith Assist Webmaster………………………………………....Margaret Newhouse Administrative Activities Flyers……………………………………..………………………..Carol German Nametags…………………………………………………….……Nancy Sexton Newsletter……………………………………….Carol German, Kim Lubesnick Member Bios………………………………..………………………...Judy Cours Standing Committees General Meetings……………...Barbara Moraine, Sharon Marr, Janine Greenhill Historian…………………………………………………………Mary Jo Landon Sunshine ……………………………..……………...Rene McBride, Sharon Marr Welcome Committee………………………….…Cheryl Prince, Christie Snow Activities Arts and Crafts…………..….…Jane Sawyer, Karen Sullivan, Kathy Mayne-Smith Beach Walking…………..………………….…………………….Simma Nemeth Boogie Boarding………………...……Kim Lubesnick, Christie Snow, Fran Dyer 1st Mon Book Club……………………………..……Phyllis Atkins, Janice Muller 2nd Tues Book Club…………………………………………...….….Christa Stahl Mystery Book Club……………………………………….…………Phyllis Atkins Women’s Fiction Book Club……..…………………….……….....Judy Gechman Breakfast Club……………………………………...……………....Rita Overman Canasta…………………………………..……Dorene Goldfinger, Sharon Marr Chicks with Chains……………………………..…………………….Pam Shetler Cinema Socializing…………………………………..……………...Judy Gechman Community Service Coordinators……………......Betsy Buckner, Kathy Bratcher Community Service: Book Depository…………..….….Judy Cours, Mari Kenard Community Service: Carol’s House……………………………….Mari Kennard Community Service: Food Pantry…………………………...….Penny Freidman Community Service: December Foster Youth………………...Adrienne Stokols Community Service: December Holiday Baskets………………….....Judy Cours Community Service: Solutions for Change………………..……..Marilyn Barnett Dining In ……………………………………………..…….….Melissa Anderson Game Night…………………………………………………...….…. Pam Shetler Golf……………………………….….Barbara Batha, Carol German, Ann Welton Happy Hour…………………………………...….Rosalee Kitaen, Joanie Watkins Knitting & Crocheting……………………………………………….….Ruth Mack Lunch Bunch…………………………………………………….……..Mona Angel Mah Jongg………………………...…………………………..…….…..Mari Seigel Movie Goers…………………………….……....…Kathy Bratcher, Melanie Sowa Pickle Ball………………………...……….…………Lynda Barrett, Louise Godici Poker Divas…………………………………………………….…..……Fran Dyer Shanghai…...…………….…………………………...……..………...Pam Wagner Special Events……………………………..............................Susie Anson, Fran Dyer Virtual Travels…………………………………………....Bobbi Henry, Pam Shetler Wanderers & Cultural Arts………………………..Marilyn Monell, Isabel Escalle Mystery Party….…..….Kathy Bratcher, Fran Dyer, Carol German, Melanie Sowa
May President’s
Message
It is May already and summer is fast approaching, but what a differ-
ence a year makes. It seemed like 2020 would never end and we’d
never see a normal day again. But here we are, almost half way into
2021, and there is hope in the air. While trying not to be overly opti-
mistic, I am counting on getting back to life as we knew it before this
pandemic drastically altered our lives. I know since being vaccinated
I am feeling somewhat liberated. It may take the rest of this year to
get to herd immunity but hopefully, we are well on our way. Our club
has so many new members who have yet to experience all the get-
togethers, lunches,and activities that make this club so special. My
hope for them is that they get to enjoy all those things soon. While
we usually scale down for the summer, perhaps this year we can
ramp up a bit so we can all stay involved. The enthusiasm of the
boogie boarders could be the impetus we need to make this hap-
pen. So here’s a shout-out to 2021, the year we hope brings us to-
gether in ways not recently possible, and the beginning of the end to
covid 19 and virtual get-togethers!
Elaine
Arts and Crafts Since most of us have now been vaccinated, or will soon, please let me know if you’re interested in joining me for some craft sessions. I have re- cently started having a few friends into my home (Carmel Valley) to make greeting cards, and do other paper arts activities. I can accommodate 6 - 8 comfortably, and I prefer you to come here, since I have sooooo many supplies I love to share! Once I get some interest, I will set a few dates. Please contact me, Karen Sullivan, at tchosull@inreach.com, or by phone at 858-925-7541. You can also text me at 619-244-7047 Beach Walk: Thursdays, 8:00-9:00 AM (easy walk) We walk every Thursday from 8:00 to 9:00 A.M. on the Torrey Pines Beach that you reach from the parking lot on Carmel Valley Rd. You can park in the lot (near the restrooms) if you have a pass or on Carmel Val- ley Rd. and walk in. Please email Simma Nemeth (snp26@sbcglobal.net ) to be added to our list. We send out a remind- er every Tuesday. Boogie Boarding Welcome New Wave Chasers! We love you! Wetsuits are a must! Here is the schedule for May! We will continue to meet at Fletcher Cove until the rocks decrease at Moonlight Beach. Mondays - Fletcher Cove at 9:30 and Noon. Wednesdays - Fletcher Cove at 9:30 AM. Fridays - Fletcher Cove at 9:30 and noon. The Meeting spot is in front of the lifeguard stand. If you are a brand new Newcomer, contact Fran Dyer at slcfran@aol.com to get on our contact list. If you would like to be taken off the list, please email Fran. New Boogie Boarders are always welcome. Check your email on Sundays for Frans’s blurb about info, changes and special events. Remember to "reply to all" every time you respond so we end up at the SAME beach! See you on the waves!
Boogie Boarders
Easter ParadeBook Groups First Monday Book Club: Monday, May 3: 10:00AM Social, 10:30AM Discussion We are still on Zoom: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/9097095225? pwd=cnRHclE5bDNCb0JXRlAwY05wS3BnUT09 or use Meeting ID 9097095225 Password 261110 On May 3, we will discuss The Last Year of the War by Susan Meisner. Pam Shetler will lead our discussion. Looking ahead, the books we have chosen are: June - Dear Edward by Anne Napolitano, July - The Dutch House by Ann Patchett, and August - Born A Crime by Trevor Noah. We will soon be selecting books for our 2021/2022 sea- son. New members are welcomed at any time. If you wish to be added to the First Monday Book Club email list for meeting remind- ers, please email Phyllis Atkins at patkinssd@yahoo.com or simply show up at any of our Zoom meetings. Mystery Book Club: Tuesday, May 11: 10:00 AM Social, 10:30AM Dis- cussion Meetings continue to be on Zoom. To join any Newcomer Zoom Meeting use: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/9097095225? pwd=cnRHclE5bDNCb0JXRlAwY05wS3BnUT09 or use Meeting ID 9097095225 Password 261110 Our book for May is The End of Her by Shari Lapena. Phyllis Atkins will lead the dis- cussion. In June we will discuss Vanished by Kendra Elliot. If you would like to be added to our email reminder list, email Phyllis Atkins at patkinssd@yahoo.com or simply attend one of our Zoom meetings.
Second Tuesday Book Group: Tuesday, May 11, 3P We will be discussing Writers and Lovers, by Lily King. “Writers and Lovers made me happy. Even as the narrator grieves the loss of her mother and struggles to make art and keep a roof over her head, the novel is suffused with hopefulness and kindness. Lily King writes with a great generosity of spirit”- Ann Patchett. This is led by Newcomer 2 members and is meeting via Zoom. The link is different from the one used by the other book clubs so if you want to attend please RSVP to Diane Van Duzer DVanDuzer@sbcglobal.net. All readers are welcome, and if you email Diane you will get notices about books and the zoom address prior to the meeting each month. Questions? Ann Stahl apstahl@cox.net 760-525-1851 Women’s Fiction Book Club: Monday, May 24, 10A Social, 10:30A Discussion All of our meetings are on Zoom for now. Social 10:00-10:30, discussion 10:30- 11:30. To join any Newcomer Zoom Meeting use: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/9097095225? pwd=cnRHclE5bDNCb0JXRlAwY05wS3BnUT09 or if the link doesn’t work, use Meeting ID 9097095225 Password 261110 The May book will be When We Believed in Mermaids, Barbara O’Neal. Discussion facilitated by Jo-Ann Smith. “An emotional story about the relationship between two sisters and the difficulty of facing the truth head-on.” —Today We have book selections through September 2021. Please contact Judy Gechman to request the list or to let her know if you want to suggest a book you have read and liked or if you would be willing to lead a discussion of a book you have read and liked. The primary focus of this book club is books that tell the story of the arc of a woman’s growth in the face of adversity. Please email or call Judy Gechman if you want to be added to the mailing list for Women’s Fiction. judy.gechman@cox.net 713-202-88
Breakfast Club: Friday, May 7, 9 am Breakfast Club Meet-up will be at Beach Plum Kitchen on Friday, May7th at 9 am. Beach Plum Kitchen is located at 6971 El Camino Real, Carlsbad (Suite #201). This restaurant is in the La Costa Paseo Real Shopping Center- near the Dove Li- brary and the Cinepolis Luxury Cinema. Ample free parking and outdoor dining is available for our group. The food is made from scratch using local fresh ingredients. Classic breakfast/brunch fare is available. Omelets, Scrambled cage free eggs, fresh Potatoes and Applewood Smoked Bacon are on the menu. You might try the Eggs Benedict, the famous Lemon-Ricotta Buttermilk Pancakes, or the Raspberry Mascarpone French Toast with house-made raspberry syrup or many choices of fresh homemade jam. Additionally, there is fresh fruit medley, an extraordinary avo- cado toast, Steel Cut Oatmeal and Corned Beef hash available. Yum! Breakfast Club will limit breakfast diners to 15 people maximum. So, please RSVP early to ensure that you can get a place at the breakfast table. It will be wonderful to get together for breakfast again! I hope you can join us! Rita Overman RSVP by 5/3. ritaoverman@outlook.com Bridge Please contact Susan Jasin at sejasin@gmail.com if you would like to create a new group for Bridge or have an interest in joining her for a few hands of Bridge. Butterflies We are official Monarch Butterfly Warriors now that 24 of us learned how important it is to help save these Monarchs through our Zoom class with Lura Press of PressBut- terflyGardens.com. She has a link to her YouTube class too. It really is a miracle to see these caterpillars� go into a chrysalis then emerge as an adult butterfly. � End of May we’ll go as a group to the Butterfly Farm on Saxony Road Encinitas and see a kaleidoscope of butterflies in the farms’ huge vivarium. Email me: Louise.Godici@gmail.com to be part of this group. Let’s SAVE the Monarchs.
Canasta Canasta is still on pause. Hopefully we will be able to get together soon. Many of us are logging into Canasta Junction to play against the computer or with others. We have a list of Newcomer Canasta players. If you need some names or have any questions please contact Sharon Marr semarr48@gmail.com or Dorene Gold- finger goldie2047@aol.com. We hope to make new members feel welcome and encourage everyone to join a group or substitute. Hopefully we are all vaccinated soon! If you want to stay home and play on Canasta Junction we will provide a list of oth- er like-minded players. CANASTA LESSONS Anyone interested in learning the game of Canasta please contact Dorene or Sharon. Chicks with Chains (BIKING): Thur, May 13, 10:30 and Tue, May 25, 10:30 On Thursday, May 13. 10:30, ride with us on the Coronado Strand. This is a com- pletely flat, paved, bike path between the ocean and San Diego Bay, passing a bird sanctuary. We will follow the ride with lunch outside on the patio at Miguel’s Cocina. If you can join us email pamelashetler@hotmail.com. Details will be emailed in the week before the ride. On Tuesday, May 23 at 10:30 Chicks with Chains will ride around Mission Bay. We will meet at 10:30. This is about 12 miles on a mostly flat, paved bike path, with one hill over a bridge. We will follow the ride with a picnic lunch along the beautiful bay. If you can join us, email pamelashetler@hotmail.com. Details will be emailed a few days before the ride. If you can’t join us on this ride, but would like to be added to the Chicks with Chains email list, email Pam at pamelashetler@hotmail.com.
Cinema Socializing: Sat., May 8, 4P Social, 4:30-5:30 Discussion Beginning again on Zoom! Cinema Socializing has been on pause since COVID hit, but we will meet on Zoom on May 8 (the second Saturday, 4:00 social, 4:30-5:30 discussion. The movie for the May meeting will be The Trial of the Chicago 7. As in the past, everyone sees the move on their own in advance of the meeting. From Rotten Tomatoes critics consensus: An actors' showcase enlivened by its topical fact-based story, The Trial of the Chicago 7 plays squarely -- and compellingly -- to Aaron Sorkin's strengths. This movie is rated 89% by critics and 91% by audiences. In addition, many (make that most) of us are old enough to remember the trial. To join any Newcomer Zoom Meeting use: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/9097095225? pwd=cnRHclE5bDNCb0JXRlAwY05wS3BnUT09 or if the link doesn’t work, use Meeting ID 9097095225 Password 261110A fol- low up email will be sent to the Cinema Socializing email list to remind them and to request RSVPs. Please email Judy Gechman if you want to be added to the emailing list: judy.gechman@cox.net. Community Service: Spring Food Drive! A Spring food drive for the Community Resource Center will take place on Wednesday, May 26th from 9am to 11am. We will have two drop off locations for your donations: 1. The Lumberyard in Encinitas (north parking lot near The Third Corner Restaurant, 897 South Coast Hwy). A car will be in the parking to collect your donations. If you would like to visit for a bit we will hold two outside ta- bles at St. Tropez Restaurant, located in the courtyard south of the parking lot. 2. Louise Godici’s home at 7071 Heron Circle in Carlsbad CRC’s food pantry is currently in need of the following: Bags of dry beans (kidney, pinto, etc.), cans of potatoes, carrots and beets, mixed fruit, and pineapple. Hygiene products in full sizes, such as shampoo and body wash are also welcome. Please help support CRC, a non-profit organization that makes a huge difference in our community! For any questions, please contact Kathy Bratcher or Betsy Buckner.
Community Service: Carol’s House Carol’s House, in Encinitas, helps women escaping domestic violence, providing housing and support. In addition to short term beds there are four apartments for ex- tended stays. They have beds, a table and chairs and other large furniture pieces, but not much else. For some time, our club has taken on the responsibility of supplying kitchen items, bed linens and bathroom essentials, setting up a welcoming home for each new family. When they leave, they take these items with them. We have not been called out in 2021 so far, but we are ready with donated items stored in our garages and a good list of members who are willing to come help when needed. Thank you! MariKennard@gmail.com (925) 200-0024 Pfitchen@gmail.com (831) 295-3514 Community Service: Book Depository Judy.cours@gmail.com Julie.aldrich05@gmail.com Do you (or your grandchildren) have books that you no longer use?? Our supply is dwindling!! Last year our club collected several gently-used and well loved children’s books, which were donated to Carol’s House and to Solutions for Change, either as gifts to boys and girls, for beginning libraries, or just to encourage reading. This pro- gram has received tremendous praise from the new owners of these treasures. Please contact judy.cours@gmail.com or julie.aldrich05@gmail.com if you are willing to donate books and help us out. Community Service: Solutions for Change We are on hold until SFC updates their plans for their residents. We should hear this month. Once they do, I will send out the information and we will select our next date to deliver dinner. If you would like to join our group, please contact Marilyn Barnett 310 418-9118. We serve dinner to the residents every 6-8 weeks.
Dining In, 2020-2021 Since it looks like we won’t be able to participate in this activity until late summer, I will contact everyone who has signed up for this year to see if you’d like to par- ticipate with next year’s group via email in early August. I hope we can get our group cooking and enjoying each other’s company by then! Please let me know if you would like to join our terrific group, single or couples, or be on the sub list for those who may not be available for the scheduled dinners. You don’t need to be a top chef to participate, just someone who enjoys cooking and hosting a din- ner once during the year! Please contact Melissa Anderson if you’d like to be on the list or as a sub for Dining In! Melissa Anderson DMECMAnderson@gmail.com 770-317-8741 Game Night: Saturday, May 22 6:45 On Saturday, May 22 at 6:45 we will gather on Zoom to play Boom Again! This is a nostalgic trivia game for Baby Boomers focused on the 50s, 60s and 70s. In March, we had a great turnout and lots of laughs. One person commented this was the most fun hour of their entire week! The game has questions drawn from movies, music, television, jingles, politics, social movements, and fashion. These are not SAT questions, just fun, cultural remembrances. We will play in teams, similar to Trivia Pursuit - but easier! To join the fun, email Pam at pamelashetler@hotmail.com. General Meeting: Wed, May 5, 10A Social, 10:30 Meeting We meet via Zoom. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Minutes and Treasurer's report are on the website. To join any Newcomer Zoom Meeting use: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/9097095225? pwd=cnRHclE5bDNCb0JXRlAwY05wS3BnUT09 or use Meeting ID 9097095225 Password 261110 If you need help with accessing Zoom, feel free to contactPam Shetler pamelashetler@hotmail.com.
Golf: Thursday mornings Golfers play every Thursday AM at the Lomas Santa Fe Executive Course (1580 Sun Valley Rd, Solana Beach, CA 92075). We have two tee times reserved around 9 am, so we can accommodate 8 players. Each week please email Ann Welton (weltona@aol.com) by Tuesday PM if you plan to play that week. This should be a firm commitment to play. Golfers of all abilities are invited to play. Because of the COVID-19 situation you must abide by all golf course restrictions. We play wearing masks most of the time (exceptions being if the mask interferes with your taking a stroke or you take a short break and are far from other players) and we carefully so- cial distance. General Info: Carol German (carolgerman@gmail.com or 858-356-9691) or Ann Welton(weltona@aol.com or 858-509-7553 Happy Hour: Mon, May 10, 4P Usually the first Monday of the month. NOTE: Exception for May 2021 only We are excited to invite you to our first happy hour at a “Real” restaurant on Mon- day, May 10. We will pick a place with outdoor seating. The restaurant is TBD but will be in Carmel Valley, Encinitas, Solana Beach or Carlsbad. We will take the first 10 RSVPs to keep it small, and will email the venue to the participants. Looking for- ward to seeing all you lovely ladies!! RSVP to: Rosalee: rkitaen@gmail.com 760-505-1975 or Joanie: Joan.shaiowatkins@gmail.com 858-337-0964
Knit/Crochet Group The knit/crochet group is tiny but mighty and churning out projects! We are cur- rently at 5 members all fully vaccinated. We meet outdoors at my home in Solana Beach every other Friday, this month on May 14th and the 28th, 10-12 AM. The patio has its own entrance directly off the complex park. If you would like to get started with a new hobby or share whatever you are working on we’d love to have you. We have all been enjoying our social get together, sharing projects and friendly conversation! Please email me at Ruthmack50@gmail.com if you are interested or have questions. Lunch Bunch: Lunch Bunch will continue to be suspended, and I look forward to seeing everyone soon. We will meet for lunch when the guidelines and vaccine distribution allow for safe and comfortable gathering. Stay safe and stay engaged. Warmly, Mona Angel � mona.beachlover@gmail.com Mah Jongg Many of us are logging into www.realmahjongg.com to play alone against the computer or with others. This works well on a tablet or desktop and simulates a live game well. It’s free for the first two weeks, $5.99 a month after that and easy to cancel. If you use the option “looking for players” mavens from all over may join you for a game or two or you can set up a game with friends or look for other New- comers playing and join them. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS! If you want your Real Mahjongg ID added to our Newcomer list, please send me your real mah jongg name and your ID. I hope to send a completed list to our Real Mahjongg players. We hope to make new members feel welcome and encourage everyone to form a group, join a group, or substitute. Please indicate if you prefer a slow, moderate or fast game. Thanks, Mari Siegel grammymari25@gmail.com
Pickleball Newcomers Club ‘Dinking Divas’ Pickleball Group Wednesday, 1-3pm Altamira Pickleball & Tennis Clubs $5 non-members, must wear masks until playing on courts Prior to play, make sure you’ve signed the Altamira waiver through Margaret Newhouse, Margaretgla@gmail.com Get on the Pickleball Wednesday at Altamira List through Louise.Godici@gmail.com Watch for the email on Sunday ��� “Who wants to play Wed?” reply by Tues. Questions: contact: Louise Godici, Louise.Godici@gmail.com, or Elaine Frassan- ito, EFRASS@yahoo.com,or Janine Greenhill, JLGreenhill@yahoo.com. Poker Divas: No Game in May! Poker Divas will be back in Fran Dyer’s home in June! We will have more information in the June Newsletter! We will do zoom poker for one last time in April. Sole Mates (New Walking Group) Fridays, 10AM Do you love to walk but not a true believer in the” Early to Rise” adage? Do you want to meet new people but prefer to do that after one or two cups of coffee?” Then we have a walking group for you. Please join other like-minded women in a newly formed Newcomers Walking Group. The “Sole Mates” will meet Fridays at 10:00 am “under the arches” at the beginning of the Solana Beach Coastal Rail Trail at the intersection of Via de la Valle and High- way 101. Other routes may be added depending on those interested in walking with us. If interested, please email Kathy Bratcher at kathy.bratcher@gmail.com. Include your name, email, and address. Everyone is welcome to join us whether it is every Friday or even the occasional one. Look forward to hearing from you!
Special Events “Murder In Sin City” Mystery Party: Morgan Run Resort Our Murder Mystery Party has been postponed once again to a time in our future when it is much safer for us to gather for an exceptional time! As many are getting the Covid vaccine, hopefully, the beginning of the end of this mysterious period of all of our lives is in sight. In the Fall 2021, our illustrious party committee will as- sess the safety of us gathering together and continue to set a new party date and work with Morgan Run Resort to plan what promises to be a “BANG-UP TIME”! Stay tuned!
SDMA Virtual Art Tour: THIRD THURSDAY, May 20, 1 P Newcomers of San Dieguito, in partnership with The Art Museum of San Diego, have established a monthly VIRTUAL ART tour led by docent Elaine Pierce. THIRD THURSDAYS at 1PM, assures our members, 60-75 minutes of challenging our senses, as we watch, listen and learn about art in its various gen- res, from many places and with diverse subject matter. PLEASE JOIN US! It’s ad- dictive! May 20 program What’s Love Got to Do With It? Throughout history and around the world, art has celebrated romantic love in all its variety. From infatuation, emotional intimacy, sensual pleasure, longing, and endur- ing rapport, this core experience of being human demands visual expression. Join us for a multicultural look at the art of romance. https://us04web.zoom.us/j/9097095225? pwd=cnRHclE5bDNCb0JXRlAwY05wS3BnUT09 Donating to San Diego Museum of Art When we began our virtual journey through the museum, it was with the under- standing members who participated would make a donation to the museum. At the time we suggested $10 for each museum presentation you attend. The Museum's funding is down; your generosity will be greatly appreciated. Here are the directions on how to donate: Go to https://www.sdmart.org/donate/. Click the Donate Now button. Select Other and type in your donation amount. "This donation is made to the Museum Volunteer Docents Program in thanks for Elaine Pierces’ interesting, informative and engaging virtual presentations to the Newcomers Club of San Dieguito."
Wanderers/Cultural Arts: Thur, May 20, 9:30A Explore and Experience LIBERTY STATION, a former Naval Training Center that has become San Diego’s great Town Square. A large cultural and commercial de- velopment in Point Loma, Liberty Station is home to boutiques, art galleries, sever- al small museums, grassy lawns, bike paths and a whole lot more. On Thursday, May 20th you’re invited to meet “under the 104-ft. flagpole” at 9:30 a.m. and join Wanderers on a walking tour of the Arts & Cultural area, learning the history and layout of this fabulous treasure. Everyone receives a written copy of our self-guided tour so you have the option of branching off independently. Lunch is on your own, for there are tons of restaurants in addition to the Public Market. Contact judy.cours@gmail.com, if you’d like to join us. Carpooling is encour- aged but there’s plenty of public parking. Botanic Garden Tours: Patti Fitchen will lead more tours of the San Diego Botanic Garden. ( Thanks Pat- ti!!) There are two steps to the sign-up procedure: Step 1: Contact the committee via email( see below) with your choice of date and arrival time--Wed. There can be eight participants for each time, including Patti, so sign up soon!. Step 2: AFTER you have your spot with us, go to the website--sdbgarden.org and make your reservation for the date ( this is REQUIRED as no walk-ins are allowed) and purchase a ticket if you don’t have an annual pass. (An annual pass can be purchased at sdbgarden.org/membership if you’d like.) You’ll meet Patti at the entrance time on your scheduled date and time. Friday April 16 10:00-10:30 arrival Wednesday May 12 1:00-1:30 arrival
Wanderers, (con’t) Oasis Camel Dairy Tour Thursday April 22 1:00 Sign-ups end April 14. The farm is located 20 minutes from downtown Ramona. (We’re about 1 to 1 hr. 15 minutes from Ramona so you’ll need to watch your time as everyone needs to be at the farm gate by 12:30--we can get in at 12:45 for the 1:00 tour. Members who have signed-up will receive info on suggested places for brunch. I recommend timing your drive to arrive at your chosen brunch restaurant at 10:45-11 so you can get to the dairy on time. I visited 2 places there this week and will give you the information. One is on Main Street so you could go early and wander around some. The other is 20 minutes further out of Ramona and 11:00 is the earliest for that location. Then it’s 20 minutes to the dairy. You can choose one of these or find another on your own. $15 for the tour. Contact: Marilyn Monell marilyn_monell@ yahoo.com 760-291-7272. Be sure you get a confirmation from me that you’re on the list for the outing you choose. Looking ahead: Gaslamp tour Tuesday June 1 10:00 and Friday June 18 10:00 led by Anne Hoi- berg. More info next month Wanderers/Cultural Arts Committee Marilyn Monell, Judy Cours, Isabel Escalle Welcome Social: Monday, May 17, 9:30A Please join us for a casual Welcome Social on Zoom and/ or in person at The Lumberyard patio which is adjacent to St. Tropez Bistro and Bakery located at 947 S. Coast Highway in Encinitas. We will either meet on Zoom, in person or will have both options available for you depending on County Covid recommenda- tions. Grab a cup of coffee, meet a few new people and ask any questions you may have about our club. RSVP to Cheryl Prince cprince776@gmail.com and you’ll be sent the updated meeting information a couple of days before May 17. Looking forward to seeing you! All members are welcome.
Change is coming! Beginning in July the newsletter will change to a more simplified version with less pictures and graphics. For those who want to print it out, you’ll be using less ink. For those who loved the current version...we’re sorry, but we couldn’t find people who wanted to spend the time and effort. Pictures of activities will be on the website. A big thanks goes to Kim Lubesnick and Car- ol German for all their work creating the newsletters over more than a decade! If you have any questions, please contact Jo-Ann Smith at joann.smith.july4@gmail.com.
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