New Friends Club of Frederick

Welcome to New Friends Club of Frederick, Maryland ... New to the Frederick area ? Entering a new stage in life and looking for something exciting to do ? New Friends Club of Frederick opens a door for women to make new friends and discover new activities. New Friends Club of Frederick is primarily a social group. Promoting friendship is our goal. We also support humantiarian projects in the Frederick community through our annual fundraisers where all proceeds are donated to a local charity. Join the Fun ... Breakfast Club ~ Coffee at Wegmans ~ Book Groups ~ Bridge ~ Five Crowns ~ Friends and Stepping Out ~ On the Town ~ Happy Hour ~ Poker ~ Mah Jong ~ Needlecrafters ~ Samba ~ Shanghai ~ and more. If you are interested in New Friends Club of Frederick, you may attend any two activities as a guest before joining.

Luncheon and Monthly Meeting

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  • January Luncheon Tuesday, February 11th, 2025 Location: Brewer's Alley 124 North Market Street Frederick, MD 21701 Time: 11:30 AM You are invited to Brewer's Alley for a delicious plated lunch, and a play! Please note: we are limited to 55 attendees so RSVP as soon as possible. All lunches include a beverage and cash bar – iced tea, water, coffee, and soda. Alcohol costs will be on your own. All Entrees are served with warm dinner rolls and a side house salad. Plus enjoy a dessert of Brewer’s cookies. Select your entrée and write your choice on the memo section of your check. Make the check payable to New Friends of Frederick and mail to New Friends of Frederick at P.O. Box 3007, Frederick, MD 21705 to confirm your spot. Please note, it is no longer necessary to complete a form in the newsletter to select an entree, just write your choice on your check, and mail the check. Need to cancel? Email Pat McCargar as she may have a wait list. Please have your check in the mail by the February 1 reservation deadline. If you have not received an acknowledgement of your check by February 3, email Pat immediately to ensure that your reservation is recorded. Lunch choices include:
  • 1._____ $30 Vegetable Lasagna with Mixed Vegetables 2._____$30 Chicken Marsala with Mushroom Marsala Sauce, served with Parmesan Orzo and Mixed Vegetables (Can be Gluten Free) 3._____$35 Steak Chimichurri, 5 oz Flank Steak, served Medium, topped with Parsley Pesto and Red Wine Demi Sauce along with Parmesan Orzo and Mixed Vegetables

  • Note – The Luncheon will be held upstairs. There is an elevator available. The closest parking garage is the Church Street Parking Garage behind the restaurant. Entertainment!! The New Friends’ Thespians will be performing a rollicking funny play for your enjoyment! “My Little Rock and Roll”. We will be collecting Walmart, Target, Gas, and Giant gift cards for Hartley House.
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  • Missing? Or Just In Your Spam Folder? Many members are finding their newsletter is going into their SPAM—despite having newfriendsnews@gmail.com in their contacts. The newsletter typically is mailed out on or about the 20th of the month. Please remember to check your SPAM for that “missing newsletter”. The monthly newsletter is also posted to our website www.NewFriendsofFrederick.com .
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Special Events - February
Celebrating February Birthdays Lunch Birthday lunches are a cherished New Friends tradition. Former presidents now take turns hosting this popular event! This February 21 at 12:45 pm, all you Aquarians or Pisces are invited to join Laura Hart at Manalu Italian Restaurant for a classic Italian treat. Separate checks. The celebration includes a sweet complimentary birthday treat! Meet other February celebrants at a table reserved just for the New Friends birthday gals. Manulu's is located at 5227 Presidents Court, Frederick, MD 21703. And there is plenty of parking right in front of the restaurant. Please RSVP Laura Hart at laurahart00@aol.com by February 17th. Remember if you missed your birthday month for any reason, you are welcome to join another birthday month of your choice. And Happy Birthday! ______________________________________________
Shake off those February “blahs” at Happy Hour! After a cold and snowy January, we hope you can warm up by joining us for our February Happy Hour at Firebirds Wood Fired Grill on Tuesday, February 18, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. They are located at 5201 Buckeystown Pike at Westview Promenade. Firebirds offers specially priced Happy Hour drinks such as draft beers ($2 off), select wines ($6), and cocktails (7.95). Their Happy Hour food menu includes a variety of light fare such as sliders, nachos, shrimp appetizers and more, again at Happy hour prices. If you’d like a heavier option, you may also order from the regular dinner menu. If you can join us, please RSVP to Philly Thomas (pgthomas_1@msn.com) or to Judy Hubbard (juhubb43@gmail.com) by February 15th. If after signing up, you find you will be unable to attend, please let us know, if possible, so that we might provide an approximate number of attendees to the restaurant. We look forward to seeing you at Firebirds! Stay warm!
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Now - Next - New
Home Cooked Fun This is just a little advanced notice for you to save the date of March 16th. Yes, a Sunday, for the last Home Cooked Fun dinner of the year. Just a hint for the theme; it will help to have a little bit of the luck of the Irish! Look for complete details in the March newsletter. In the meantime, if you have a desire to host a meal, please contact Pam Lemmonds at pamlemmonds@gmail.com.
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What are Gal-entines Celebrations? Gal-entine’s Day is a celebration of female friendship that takes place on February 13th, the day before Valentine’s Day (or any day around there). Galentine’s Day is an opportunity for women to come together and show appreciation for their female friends and family. This term was coined by the character Leslie Knopes (played by Amy Pohler) on Parks and Rec. (2009 – 2015, 7 Seasons). Check out our activities listing for Galentine’s Day get togethers!______________________________________________

Activities ~ Fun Things To Do ~ More News

RSVP Required. Please call or e-mail Activity Leaders to reserve your spot. Details for venue and related information are available in Friendly Conversations Newsletter. Check the Newsletter or contact your Activity Leader to be sure your event is meeting this month. Be sure to RSVP as requested. Breakfast Club - meets the 2nd Friday of the month. Join us on Friday, February 14th for a “Gal”entines breakfast at 10 a.m. at Showroom, located at 882 N East St. Frederick, MD. There is plenty of on-site parking. Please RSVP to Kari Swan-McKitrick at kariswan19@gmail.com. Coffee at Wegmans - Meets the 4th Thursday of the month at Wegman’s, 7830 Wormans Mill Rd. in Frederick. Meet us on February 27th at 10 a.m. for a great catch up with friends! Drink and food are available for purchase. Please RSVP Denise Hurst at dehurst57@yahoo.com. Morning Book Club –eets the 4th Tuesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. at The Common Market, 927 W. 7th Street, Frederick. On February 25th we will discuss the book “Tom Lake” by Ann Patchett. Mary Ann Chandler will lead the discussion. Our Activity chair is Jeanne Lawrence at jklaw126@comcast.net. PM Book Club – Meets on the 4th Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Common Market, 927 West 7th Street, Frederick. On February 25th, we will discuss The Women by Kristen Hannah. Pat McCargar will lead the discussion. Denise Morrow at dpm17kent@gmail.com is the Activity chair. MahJongg - Meets every Monday of the month from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at Catoctin View Apartments, 800 Motter Ave., Frederick. Sharry Veil is our gracious host. Enjoy ample parking, a bright, cheery location and lively company while playing this fun and challenging game. Lessons are available for new players and experienced American Mahjongg players are always welcome. Please contact Annette Jeffers at annette.jeffers@gmail.com for more information. Needlecrafters/Stitchers - Meets the 3rd Thursday each month from 1 to 3 pm. Joan Fell will host on February 20th at her home at 5935 Jacobean PlaceNew Market, Md. 21774. Please RSVP to Joan by email at Jkfell12@gmail.com.All levels are welcome to share, learn, chat, and show off your projects! Enjoy sweet and savory treats and just plain fun! Questions? Contact activity chairs Jo Vickers at jovickers@realityagent.com or Denise Morrow at dpm17kent@gmail.com.

Bridge - CHANGE of PLANS! Now meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month. On February 18th, join us from 1 – 4 p.m. at Catoctin View Apartments, 800 Motter Avenue, Frederick. This is a beginners group playing in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. We need foursomes! Please RSVP to Sharry Veil at sharryv@comcast.net . She is happy to answer any questions about this fun new activity. Samba - Meets the 4th Thursday of the month. Join us on February 27th between 11 to 11:15 a.m. at the Elks, 289 Willowdale Rd., Frederick. Lunch will be served around 12:30 p.m. Play lasts to 3:30 or 4 pm. We are limited to 16 players. Please RSVP Donna Moss at donna_moss@comcast.net . If you must cancel, please find a substitute; inform Donna if you cannot find one. Donna will contact the group about any changes about a week before playing. Five Crowns - Meets the first Thursday of the month. Come join us for the card game 5 Crowns on Thursday, February 6th at 1:00 PM. If you have never played, come anyway. You can quickly learn this game in one or two hands dealt. Join us at the Mt. Airy Sr and Community Center, 703 Ridge Ave., Mt Airy. The game isn’t over until the Kings go wild! RSVP to Diana Wilson, wilsondi@comcast.net . Poker - Meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month at the Elks Club, 289 Willowdale Drive. We meet at 11 a.m. on February 13th, break for lunch at noon, then play until 2 p.m. Lunch costs $13, tip included. If you would like to join us or if you have questions, contact Sue Krause on ksofbtown@aol.com. Board Meeting - Meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. If interested in attending, please contact President Jan Lukow at jlukow@comcast.net
New Ideas For Acivities Most Welcome ... Would you like to propose and lead a new activity, either monthly or as a one-time event ? The Board would love to hear your ideas ! Please contact Pam at: pamlemmonds@gmail.com. Pam will present your idea to the Board. Renew Your Membership ... For previous members who wish to rejoin to re-connect and participate in Club Activities, please complete the Membership Application Form listed in the menu and send the Form with your check for $25 payable to New Friends Club of Frederick to: New Friends Club of Frederick, P.O. Box 3007, Frederick, MD 21705. While New Friends Club events are varied (and invariably fun), please be advised that participation is at your own risk.
New Friends Club of Frederick "Friends are like stars. You can't always see them but you know they are always there. "

Photos From Events

Photos from the May 2023 Hat Day, and a photo of the Needlecrafters
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