1 December, 2019 On the Web at: www.wwnewcomers.org THE NEWCOMER NEWS WESTERN WELCOME NEWCOMERS JOSEPHINE COUNTY, OREGON Gwen Hammer Bulletin Editor 916.257.4371 [email protected]WWN EMAIL ONLY PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Debra Wilson Hope you all enjoyed the long overdue bit of rain as much as I did! Maybe we will be lucky enough to have rain for Thanksgiving. During our recent board meeting we had quite a discussion about lunch reservations. In recent months we have had shortages due to unplanned guests. On Saturday evening we call Wild River with the number of RSVP’s we’ve received for each menu option. We have tried to meet everyone’s needs but we have decided we need to be a bit stricter in our policy. As you know our meeting begins at 11:00, so we hope everyone is checked in. If you arrive having forgotten to make a reservation we can offer a beverage, or salad, and meeting but will be unable to add a meal. We will also begin enforcing the no-show policy the club has always had. If you make a reservation and do not come you will be billed, except in emergency situation. Lunch reservations are due 4pm the Saturday before the meeting. IF YOU DON’T RECEIVE A LUNCH RESERVATION EMAIL, PLEASE CALL TRISH BELL IMMEDIATELY 541-218-6109! Next, are you signed up for our annual Christmas Party December 18th! This is held at the Grants Pass Golf Club, the food is always amazing and the live band makes for a chance to be out on the dance floor! See more info here in our newsletter. Happy Holidays to everyone! VICE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Tom Wilson We have a great speaker at our November meeting. Nick Smith from Greenleaf Industries will be coming to talk to us about their program. We will be celebrating the holidays in December so no general meeting the end of the month but, I hope you all plan to attend the annual WWN Christmas Party on 12/18! Mona Hartman and Mary McGar have been working hard on this festive event. Be sure and look for the sign up sheet. At the January general meeting we will have Mark Fisher talk to us about reflexology! What is that you ask? You’ll find out in January. Merry Christmas! WWN LUNCHEON INFORMATION Program is at 11 AM , Luncheon follows. Come early to reserve your seat, socialize, and sign up for activities. Lunch entree is $13, Salad Bar only $9. Program only (with or without beverage) is $2.00. You will need to reserve a seat by Noon on the Sunday before the luncheon. Purchase your luncheon ticket at the meeting with cash or check then give it to the ticket takers at the time of the lunch. If you are a “no show”, you will be billed as we have to give an accurate count to the Wild River Pub Restaurant. Emergencies are an exception. If you have to cancel, please give Trish Bell a call as soon as possible at 541.476.0466.
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Hope you all enjoyed the long overdue bit of rain as much as I did! Maybe we will be lucky enough to have
rain for Thanksgiving.
During our recent board meeting we had quite a discussion about lunch reservations. In recent months we have
had shortages due to unplanned guests. On Saturday evening we call Wild River with the number of RSVP’s
we’ve received for each menu option. We have tried to meet everyone’s needs but we have decided we need
to be a bit stricter in our policy. As you know our meeting begins at 11:00, so we hope everyone is checked in.
If you arrive having forgotten to make a reservation we can offer a beverage, or salad, and meeting but will be
unable to add a meal. We will also begin enforcing the no-show policy the club has always had. If you make a
reservation and do not come you will be billed, except in emergency situation.
Lunch reservations are due 4pm the Saturday before the meeting. IF YOU DON’T RECEIVE A LUNCH
RESERVATION EMAIL, PLEASE CALL TRISH BELL IMMEDIATELY 541-218-6109!
Next, are you signed up for our annual Christmas Party December 18th! This is held at the Grants Pass Golf Club,
the food is always amazing and the live band makes for a chance to be out on the dance floor!
See more info here in our newsletter.
Happy Holidays to everyone!
VICE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Tom Wilson
We have a great speaker at our November meeting. Nick Smith from Greenleaf Industries will be
coming to talk to us about their program.
We will be celebrating the holidays in December so no general meeting the end of the month but, I hope
you all plan to attend the annual WWN Christmas Party on 12/18! Mona Hartman and Mary McGar have
been working hard on this festive event. Be sure and look for the sign up sheet.
At the January general meeting we will have Mark Fisher talk to us about reflexology! What is that you
ask? You’ll find out in January.
Merry Christmas!
WWN LUNCHEON INFORMATION Program is at 11 AM , Luncheon follows. Come early to reserve your seat, socialize, and sign up for activities.
Lunch entree is $13, Salad Bar only $9. Program only (with or without beverage) is $2.00. You will need to reserve a seat by Noon on the Sunday before the luncheon. Purchase your luncheon ticket at the meeting with cash or check then
give it to the ticket takers at the time of the lunch. If you are a “no show”, you will be billed as we have to give an accurate count to the Wild River Pub
Restaurant. Emergencies are an exception. If you have to cancel, please give Trish Bell a call as soon as possible at 541.476.0466.
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* ACTIVITIES SIGN-UP TABLE*
When attending the monthly luncheons, visit the table containing the sign up folders for the coming activities. Once you have decided to participate in
a particular activity, make out a check if there is a charge for attending; if you must pay with cash, please give it directly to the person in charge.
Checks should be made out to WWN with an indication on the bottom as to the activity involved.
Once you have committed to attend an activity, the chairperson is counting on your attendance. If for any reason you are unable to continue with this
commitment, please contact the chairman so they can make necessary adjustments. Plans are made for a certain number of people. Please do the polite
thing and don’t drop out at the last minute without advising the chairperson.
REMINDER: wear your badge to all activities and meetings
GENERAL INFORMATION
If your e-mail address has recently changed, please contact Diane Lewis so we can update the club’s information. Attention all pic-
ture takers: If any of you have taken pictures of WWN activities and would like to share them for the picture album, please contact
Janice Evans. Magnets for your club badge are available at the check-in table at every luncheon.
‘Get to Know…’ This article interviews both long time and newer members. Some members you may not see regularly at meetings or events and it’s nice
to put a face to a name and learn something about them. The questions are the same month to month; I hope if I call on you to be fea-
tured that you might participate.
Get to Know… Sandy Driscoll
Birthplace: Woodland, Calif
Career summary and retiree from: Teacher's Asst. for Kindergarten and Elementary Grades in Milpitas, Calif.
Lived in Rogue Valley since: June 2010
When did you join WWN: Oct 2010
What was your favorite WWN activity/event: RV trip last summer and the Christmas Parties
Have you ever served on the WWN Board (Officer or Chairperson), in what capacity: Ways & Means, Sunshine & Secretary
Favorite Book: Anything by Debbie Macomber
Favorite movie or play: Phantom of the Opera
Favorite vacation destination: Maui
Favorite local restaurant: The Taqueria on H St.
Do you have a hobby: Gardening and reading
Do you have a pet: turkeys and squirrels
What is your favorite music genre/musician/artist: Beatles for oldies, Adele for current day
Is there something that you have done that would surprise members: Road a bicycle down from the volcano on Maui.
What would you like to see the WWN Club improve on or suggestions for activities: Can't think of anything.
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* MEMBERSHIP CORNER * Chair: Jiggy Bem 541-955-1794
Happy to have three new members!
Tom & Carmen Cowan
Kristi Mishell
WELCOME!
Let’s Eat Out * Chair: Ann Barham 541-450-3225
Where: NEW Sweet Tea Express
Address: 162 NE Beacon Dr, (formerly Cartwrights by DMV)
Date: Tues, Jan 7th
Time: 11:30 AM
Sign up at Nov meeting or call Ann Barham.
There isn't a LEO in Dec.
Hope to see everyone at the Christmas Party.
* SOCIALLY SINGLE * Chair: Trish Bell 541- 476-0466