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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 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
*** Luncheon ***
- September Luncheon
- Tuesday, September 8th
- 11:30AM
- The Carriage House Inn
- 200 S. Seton Avenue
- Emmitsburg, MD 21727
- Buffet features Chicken Cordon Bleu/Sliced Roast Beef with Mushroom Madeira Starch and Vegetable of the day. Plated garden salad, rolls, butter, iced tea and coffee, Dessert Chocolate Mousse Vegetarian Option: Plated Portabella and Grilled Mushroom Marinara over Penne Pasta Cost: $38.00 Payment options: • Check, payable to New Friends Club of Frederick. Note vegetarian option in memo. Send to the attention of our Treasurer Vicki Understein, New Friends Club of Frederick, P.O. Box 3007, Frederick, MD 21705 • Zelle - recipient newfriends put your selection in the note section or send a separate email to Vicki Understein vunderstein@yahoo.com Reservations must be made by August 27th Monthly Luncheon is held 2nd Tuesday Lunch Planning Co President Shirley Merando froggyshirl@comcast.net
- Support your New Friends who have made our club grow and thrive with all their enthusiasm and hard work –and make it look easy! We will be celebrating the installation of our new Board members and honoring the outgoing Board members for their dedicated service to the club.
- Diane Ivans will be available for Heartly House gift Cards for sale. Cash or checks only.
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A Message From Our Newly Elected Presidents
As your newly elected presidents, we are excited about the next two years. Our first order of business is to select a new charity to support. We need your input into this agenda item. If you would like to nominate a charity, please submit it to Roz Godin at rozg105@aol.com by September 1, 2026. Your submission should include the name of the charity and a few sentences describing what they do. The board will choose 3 charities to present to the membership at the October general meeting (luncheon). If your charity is chosen, you will be asked to give a short talk about the charity at this meeting. This will be followed by a vote to choose one of the charities to support for the next two years.
Roz Godin rozg105@aol.com Shirley Mercando froggyshirl@comcast.net
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Special Events -September 2026
Fund Raiser
On the evening of November 9th, we will hold a Fund Raiser for our new charity at Dutch's Daughter. The evening will feature a lovely Buffet Dinner and Silent Auction. We will need a committee to help make this event the best it can be, we will be seeking donations of baskets from our various Activity groups. If you can help with getting donations from Frederick businesses that would be wonderful. Please contact Shirly Merando via email froggyshirl@comcast.net
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Happy Hour
Ricci’s Italian Restaurant1021 Mill Pond RoadWednesday, September 23rd4 to 6 PM
Ricci’s is located in Worman’s Mill. It has a spacious patio where they offer signature cocktails, by-the-glass wine, bottled beer, draught beers, and non-alcoholic beverages. The Happy Hour menu lists meatballs, bruschetta, eggplant rollatini and more. A dinner menu is also available. This venue is limited to 30 people (Members, Spouses and Guests.) Please RSVP by September 19 to this month’s hostess Jeanellen Kallevang at geeggirl@hotmail.com (301-919-2057).
Let’s Celebrate with Happy Hour!
New Friends Happy Hour Committee: Sally Baer, Jeanellen Kallevang, Jan Lukow and Donna Wilder_________________________________________
Ricci’s is located in Worman’s Mill. It has a spacious patio where they offer signature cocktails, by-the-glass wine, bottled beer, draught beers, and non-alcoholic beverages. The Happy Hour menu lists meatballs, bruschetta, eggplant rollatini and more. A dinner menu is also available. This venue is limited to 30 people (Members, Spouses and Guests.) Please RSVP by September 19 to this month’s hostess Jeanellen Kallevang at geeggirl@hotmail.com (301-919-2057).
Let’s Celebrate with Happy Hour!
New Friends Happy Hour Committee: Sally Baer, Jeanellen Kallevang, Jan Lukow and Donna Wilder_________________________________________
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Now and Next
Club Membership Renewal
Important Date: Club membership expires on June 30, 2026. Please renew your membership by submitting your dues before the September 15, 2026. While you can renew your membership at any time, renewing before September 15 ensures you are included in the 2026–2027 Roster Refresh, continue to receive all newsletters and remain eligible to participate in club activities.
How to Renew ($25 Annual Dues) Payment Options:
• Zelle: Send $25 to the club's account
• Check: Make payable to NEW FRIENDS CLUB OF FREDERICK. Mail To: New Friends Club of Frederick > PO Box 3007 Frederick, MD Submit membership application (attached) if any of your membership information has changed or you are a new member
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Board Meeting
Minutes: The August board meeting was held on August 4, 2026.Discussions1. Opening a Zelle account2. Donations that were sent to honor two of our members who died over the summer.3. Luncheon prices and venues4. Possible speakers 5. Fund raiser in NovemberThe next board meeting will be September 1 at 0930. It will be held at the home of Debbie Ellis, Submitted by Co Recording Secretary Debbie Ellis debls2237@gmail.com_________________________________________
- Treasurer's Report Balance (See the friendly Conversations Newsletter for the actual balance)💳
- New Payment Option: Zelle An account has been set up as an optional way to send money for dues and luncheons for those who prefer not to use the Post Office. Recipient Name: for Zelle is listed in the Friendly Conversations Newsletter.
- For Dues: If you have any changes to your contact information, please send an email with your update.
- For Luncheons: Please put your meal selection in the Zelle note section or send a separate email. Contact Email: vunderstein@yahoo.com _________________________________________
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Photos from the May 2025 Luncheon Play
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