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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  • March Luncheon Tuesday, March 11th, 2025 Location: Dutch's Daughter 581 Himes Avenue Frederick, MD 21701 Time: 11:30 AM Join us at the beautiful Dutch’s Daughter restaurant for a delicious buffet lunch. All-inclusive cost: $32 per person. The buffet features: Dutch’s Chicken, Barbecue Beef, Tossed Garden Salad and Rolls, Rice Pilaf, Seasonal Vegetables, Lemon Chiffon Pie and Water/Iced Tea/Coffee/Tea. Please have your check in the mail to arrive by the March 1st reservation deadline. If you have not received an email from Pat McCargar saying your check has arrived by March 3, email Pat at patmckent2@comcast.net. (If you know your check will be late, please email Pat to reserve a seat; unexpected checks received after 11 a.m. on March 1 will go on a wait list.) Make your check payable to New Friends of Frederick. Mail to: New Friends Club of Frederick at P.O. Box 3007, Frederick, MD 21705. Need to cancel? Email Pat McCargar as she may have a wait list. Our luncheon guest speakers are Pat Bradshaw and Cheryl from The Friends of CAC, an all-volunteer non-profit organization that supports the work of the Child Advocacy Center (CAC). CAC serves the needs of abused children in Frederick County and aims at preventing child maltreatment; last year, it served over 300 children. Friends of CAC extends those services, helping to raise self-esteem and providing comfort ranging from karate, music, art and tutoring programs to comfort blankets, gift cards and holiday meals. They also maintain the Healing Garden, a park on West 2nd Street that is a memorial to children lost to abuse as well as a place of peace and refuge.
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  • Heartley House Gift Cards - Easier Than Ever to Donate During our monthly luncheons, a basket near the entrance is always ready to receive your gift card donations to Heartly House. At our April luncheon, for your convenience, $25 and $50 gift cards for groceries or gas may be purchased by check or cash. Look for Diane Ivins at the entrance to purchase the card(s). (This is made possible under a Clustered Spires Chorus program.)
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Special Events - March
Celebrating March Birthday Girls All you Pisces and Aries birthday gals are invited to join a celebratory lunch on March 5th at 12:30 p.m. at the Showroom restaurant hosted by former New Friends President Laura Hart. Meet other March celebrants at a table reserved just for the New Friends birthday gals. Separate checks. The celebration includes a sweet complimentary birthday treat! Showroom is located at 882 N. East Street, Frederick, and features plenty of parking. Please RSVP Laura Hart at laurahart00@aol.com by March 2. (Missed your birthday month celebration? You are welcome to join any birthday month of your choice!) ______________________________________________
'Almost Spring' Happy Hour! After all the cold, snow and ice, we are all ready for spring! Please join us just a day before Spring Equinox for Happy Hour on Wednesday, March 19th from 4 to 6 p.m. at Bentztown located at 6 South Bentz Street, Frederick. Parking is available on the street or in the Patrick Street garage.With a “Nashville inspired food and drink” menu, you can enjoy “whiskey Wednesday” specials or a variety of other cocktails ($6 or $7), wine, or beer selections. Bentztown also offers appetizers or a full meal. (Complete the evening with the dance class costing $10 per person from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.)Please RSVP by February 16 to Michaela Robinson at michaelacr@earthlink.net or to Beth Callahan at 17bethelc@gmail.com. (Need to cancel your RSVP? Please inform Michaela or Beth so they can update Bentztown.) Hope to see you on March 19th._________________________________________
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Home Cooked Fun You are invited to join your host Jan Lukow for our HOME COOKED FUN meal marking St. Patrick’s Day and a menu celebrating the Luck of the Irish. Jan and her friend can seat 8 members and look forward to both couples and singles participating. The dinner is on Sunday, March 16th at 6 p.m. See the Friendly Conversations Newsletter for the address. RSVP now to activity chair Pam Lemmonds at pamlemmonds@gmail.com (not to Jan Lukow.) Please inform Pam of any food allergies when you RSVP. Registration is open until March 5 or until the 8 seats are filled. Each couple or single contributes $5 to the host to help defray the main entrée cost. Jan will discuss with you a dish to contribute to the meal. You can bring an unopen bottle of wine; water and soft drinks are provided________________________________________
Stepping out to Leesburg Spring Flower Festival Join us on Sunday, April 27th for the Leesburg Spring Flower & Garden Festival followed by lunch at Tuscarora Mill Restaurant. Embrace the spirit of spring in historic downtown Leesburg, with incredible landscape displays, vendors selling flowers and live plants, gardening supplies, and everything imaginable involving outdoor living. Enjoy music, 120+ vendors and a wine/beer garden. Pre-lunch nibbles range from popcorn and crab cakes to ice cream and funnel cakes.The event starts at 10 a.m. We will carpool to Leesburg, stroll the streets and then lunch at the sprawling new-American cuisine Tuscarora Mill Restaurant (www.tuskies.com). More details to follow but please RSVP now to Denise Morrow at dpm17kent@gmail.com. Walking shoes a must!______________________________________________
Holiday Trip to Nashville A festive holiday trip to Nashville is set for December 12 to16, 2025 and you can learn all about it at our March luncheon. Travel agent Jayne Bongard will discuss the 4-night excursion that includes flights, transfers, hotel and a variety of shows and tours. Jayne will provide details about the itinerary, costs and answer any questions.Participation is limited to 40 New Friends members and their guests, so share the word and sign up soon. This fun trip is also a fundraiser for Heartly House. Be on the lookout in a few days for a Blast with a detailed flyer about the trip. __________________________________________

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, March14th at 10 a.m. at Shroyer’s Tavern at the Maryland National Golf Club, 8836 Hollow Road, Middletown, Md., 21769. Please RSVP by March 7 to Peggy Vaughn at peggyvaughn@verizon.net. Coffee at Wegmans - Meets the 4th Thursday of the month at Wegman’s, 7830 Wormans Mill Rd., Frederick. On March 27th at 10 a.m., join us for great conversation and fun. Drink and food are available for purchase. Please RSVP Denise Hurst at dehurst57@yahoo.com. Morning Book Club –Meets the 4th Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at The Common Market, 927 W. 7th St., Frederick. On March 25th we will discuss the book Canary Girls by Jennifer Chaiverini. Astrid Nader will lead the discussion. 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 March 25th we will discuss Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishigero. Mary Ann Chandler will lead the discussion. Activity Chair Denise Morrow is at dpm17kent@gmail.com. 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. Laura Hart hosts on March 20th at her home. See the Friendly Conversations newsletter for the address. Please RSVP to Laura atLauraHart00@aol.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 - Meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month. On March 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 March 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. (Please note: Mary Ellen Reed is organizing the game but Donna is the point of contact.) Five Crowns - Meets the first Thursday of the month. The Kings are ready to go Wild at our game Five Crowns! Join us on March 6 at 1 p.m. at the Mt. Airy Senior Center, 703 Ridge Ave in Mt. Airy. RSVP by March 1st to Diana Wilson wilsondi@comcast.net. 5 Crowns is easy to learn, fun to play and full of shared laughter. The game ends when the Kings go Wild. Poker - Meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month at the Elks Club, 289 Willowdale Drive. Meet at 11 a.m. on March 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 at 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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