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 offers an open door to making new friends and discovering 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 ~ Bunco ~ Friends and Couples Night Out ~ On the Town ~ Happy Hour ~ Home Cooked Fun ~ 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.
New Friends Club of Frederick is very pleased to Announce ... For September ... all activities will occur as either an outdoor event or on Zoom. All Vaccinated Members are welcome to attend In-Person events. Thanks to all Members for your continued support during the long months of limited activity due to COVID-19.

Luncheon and Monthly Meeting

*** Luncheon ***
October Luncheon Tuesday, October 12, 2021 Location: Surreybrooke Grdens 8610 Baltimore National Pike Middletown, MD 21769 Time: 11:30 AM The outdoor pavilion at Surreybrooke Gardens is the place to meet for our October Luncheon. A short walk from the parking lot, the pavilion seating is plentiful and the garden views are delightful. Lunch options... * BYOL (Bring Your Own Lunch) * Boxed Sandwich Lunch Pre-ordered Boxed Sandwich Lunch orders with payment must be received no later than Monday, October 4. Send your oder to: New Friends Club of Frederick PO Box 3997 Frederick, MD 21705 Please see the order form attached to the Blast you received from Laura for the Menu and details for ordering your lunch. __________________________________________ *** Special Guest*** Meet Nancy, one of the owners of Surreybrooke Gardens, who will describe the amazing story of Surreybrooke's beautiful gardens. A fascinating tale that is sure to entertain and surprise. Many thanks to Nancy's daughter, Jesse, for sharing their lovely environment with us. _____________________________________
Mid-term Special Election Results for Board Positions Please welcome ... * Nora S. Co-President * Heather W. Co-Correspondence Secretary * Carole P. Co-Recording Secretary
Guest Speakers and Special Events
Please help the Frederick Food Bank provide a tradtional Thanksgiving Dinner to those in need. THE FREDERICK FOOD BANK requests specific items for the Thanksgiving packages: Canned Items including: Yams Green Beans Corn Cranberry Sauce Gravy Also: Boxed Stuffing. Please bring your food donations to the October Luncheon or you may drop off your items at three locations from October 9 through October 11. Check Friendly Conversations Newsletter for the locations. If you prefer to make a cash contribution, please send your check to: New Friends Club of Frederick P.O. Box 3007 Frederick, MD 21705 Our charity for the next two years isThe Frederick Food Bank. Many thanks for supporting this important activity of New Friends Club of Frederick. Frederick Food Bank www.cityoffrederickmd.gov _________________________________________ Congratulations to Members !! At the April Luncheon, Sue received an Honorary Lifetime Membership. Our very first Honorary Lifetime Membership was awarded to Elaine at our January Brown Bag Virtual Luncheon. The Board recently approved this recognition for members in good standing who are young at heart and have celebrated 85 birthdays. The Honoray Membership designation recognizes members for their support and dedication to New Friends Club of Frederick Maryland. _____________________________________
Now - Next - New
Fall is Here !! Volunteers Needed Looking for an opportunity to be more involved in your New Friends Club ? Consider leading an Activity. Volunteers are needed for a few of our favorite New Friends pastimes. Do you enjoy Games ? Enthusiastic game players are needed to lead the following groups: MahJong, Bingo, Samba II, Shanghai, Hand-Knee-and Foot. If you enjoy entertaining and planning dinner parties: Two volunteers are needed to coordinate: Home Cooked Fun. Couples and Friends Night Out is also seeking a few volunteers to help plan social events for the coming year. The planning group meets twice each year to consider ideas including concerts, theater, new dining venues, and more. Contact Co-Chairs: Nancy at: foltfam@comcast.net or Monica at: mquinn@aol.com Pam, our Activity Coordinator, will be happy to share details and answer questions regarding all of these volunteer opportunities. Contact Pam at: pamlemmonds@gmail.com ______________________________________ Please Remember Dues are due ... Renew your Membeship for 2021-2022 before September 30. Send your check to: New Friends Cub of Frederick P.O. Box 3007 Frederick, MD 21705 _______________________________________ Many, many thanks to our Executive Board, Activity Chairs and all who worked tirelessly to keep our membership and activities going through the past year of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. Your willingness to adapt to technology and your efforts to develop new ZOOM-friendly activitivies has been tremendous. Thank you all very much. ____________________________________ _________________________________ *** Roster Refesh *** Delivered to you In-Box April and October Roster Refresh will provide up-to-date contact information twice each year via an e-mail file. You will continue to receive the printed Directory of Membership and Activities as usual every 2 years. If you have changes to your personal contact information, please contact Debbie or Pam. __________________________________

Activities ~ Fun Things To Do ~ More News

Activities listed below are now meeting at outside venues or via Zoom. Please call or e-mail leaders of the activities to reserve your spot. Details for venue and related information is available in Friendly Conversations Newsletter. Breakfast Club Meets 2nd Friday at 9:30 AM at various outdoor venues. Contact Nora for details and to RSVP: mom.thecool@gmail.com Coffee at Wegmans Meets at the Outdoor Patio, side entrance on the 4th Thursday at 10:00 AM. Contact Denise at: dehurst57@yahoo.com AM Book Club Meets via Zoom the 4th Tuesday at 10 AM . Please contact Jeanne at at: jklaw126@comcast.net PM Book Club Meets via Zoom the 4th Tuesday at 1:00 PM. Please contact Denise at: dpm17kent@gmail.com
Needlecrafters Meets via Zoom on the 3rd Thursday at 1:00 PM. Contact Jo at: jovickes@realtyagent.com or Denise at: dpm17Kent@gmail.com Yahtzee Meets via Zoom at 1 PM on the 1st Thursday of each Month. Number of players limited to the first 12 who sign up. To reserve your spot, RSVP to Diana at: wilsondi@comcast.net Cooking With Sally Activity will resume later this year. All sessions will occur via ZOOM. Walk With My New Friends. Meets first Wednesday of the month at 9:00 AM, weather permitting. Walking ... enjoying the sites of Carroll Creek in downtown Frederick or along the Monocacy River or other interesting locations. RSVP to Terri at: terosul@aol.com Board Meeting Meets on the 1st Wednesday at 10:30 AM. Contact Laura at: laurahart00@aol.com or Nora at: mom.thecool@gmail.com
Reach OUT ... Stay in Touch ... In the best of times, New Friends Club of Frederick offers countless opportunities for fun. Now that social distancing is the name of the game, we need to find new ways to stay connected. One suggestion: Select a name from the Club Directory or look up someone you sat with at a recent luncheon or card game ... send an email or call to just say "Hello." Making a New Friend ! 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 to: New Friends Club of Frederick, P.O. Box 3007, Frederick, MD 21705.
New Friends Club of Frederick "Friends are like stars. You can't always see them but you know they are always there. "

Blast From The Past 2010

In 2010, New Friends had 155 members. Our Book Club grew so large that we expanded to an afternoon session. The February meeting was cancelled due to a blizzard...a first for the Club. We visited the Hillwood Museum during a Day Away. In May, we had a Spring Book Sale followed by our 2nd annual Spring Hat Luncheon in June. A memorable speaker Sharon Jacko, retired U.S. Marine Corps Officer, spoke about the plight of women in Muslim countries. We were able to try on a burqa (unsettling). Later in the year, Sharon told us about the Women of Hope project, and in support, many members purchased beautiful crafts handmade by Afghani women. Club Historian, Elaine, can be reached at: mfjunker@aol.com
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