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Tulsa Newcomers Club Newsletter
Chatterbox February 2019
Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: “What! You too? I thought I was
the only one” - C.S. Lewis
www.tulsanewcomersclub.com
February Luncheon Thursday, February 14, 2019
11:00 am Registration 11:30 am Luncheon
Cedar Ridge Country Club - 10302 S. Garnett Rd. Broken Arrow, OK. 74011 Cost: $25 (includes tax & gratuity)
MENU: Valentine’Buffett—Fresh sliced fruit, mixed green salad with grilled chicken, ham and caramelized onion
quiche, vegetarian frittata, assorted muffins, petit fours, coffee & tea.
Cash bar for soft drinks, juice & cocktails.
RSVP to Janet Gingerich at [email protected], or text her at 405-812-9511 by 11:00 am February 11th. You
will receive a confirmation email. Unfortunately, cancellations made after February 11th will be billed.
When you RSVP, let us know if you have any dietary restrictions; the menu
will be the same but with modifications.
The Inside Scoop: Page Upcoming Speakers 2 TNC Socials Details 2 President’s Message 3 Tulsa Calendar 4 TNC Calendar 6 Interest Groups 7 Membership & Birthdays 9 TNC Board 10 Financial Report 11 Membership Form 12
Randa Warren, Master Sommelier Come hear Tulsan Randa Warren, author of the popular book, “60-Minute Wine Expert: Taste Wine the Master’s Way” as she delights us with her story about how she became one of only 249 Master Sommeliers in the world, of whom only 23 are women.
Upcoming Evening Social—Make Plans!
February 23rd 5:00 pm
Come Join Us at the Safe House Escape Rooms where we will be put into teams to test your wits and
problem solving skills to be the first to escape within 1 hour.
See Upcoming Socials on page 2 for details...
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Upcoming TNC Luncheon Speakers—Mark Your Calendar
March
LIFE Senior Services—Tulsa Country Club LIFE Senior Services is Northeast Oklahoma’s premier aging services organization. For more than four decades, LIFE Senior Services has strategically grown to meet the emerging needs of an ever increasing and diverse aging population . They will speak to us about healthy aging, services for family care givers, and affordable housing opportunities. ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
April
Spring Fashion Show by Zellas—Cedar Ridge Country Club Let’s welcome Spring and get a heads up on the latest in Spring fashions. Don your Easter Bonnet for a chance in the special drawing to win a $25 Zella’s gift certificate. ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
May
Mystery Speaker Mark your calendars now for May 9th. We are not letting the cat out of the bag quite yet, but you won’t want to miss this exciting speaker we have on tap…...
Upcoming TNC Socials—Mark Your Calendars Now!!
See if you can Escape the Room! The Safehouse Escape Rooms February 23rd @ 5:00 pm. 4835 S. Fulton Ave. Tulsa, OK. 74135 Jeanne Russell has planned a fun and exciting evening of puzzle solving and teamwork activity to see which team can escape their room first. The cost for the event is $15/person if we get the minimum of 20 people signed up. To add to the evening, Jeanne is arranging for us to have dinner (Dutch Treat) at the new Salt Grass Steakhouse located at 4550 E. Skelley Drive. Please RSVP to Jeanne Russell @ [email protected] or (918) 704-7151 by February 18th for the SafeHouse Escape Rooms and/or dinner at Salt Grass Steakhouse afterwards.
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Brewery Tour Sunday April 7th 2:00—5:00 More details to follow next month. Plans are in the works to tour 5 different local craft breweries in Tulsa’s Pearl District. All the breweries feature flights of beer for tasting and many have food trucks on Sunday’s along with some live music.. We will keep you posted as plans are finalized...
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Greetings! February is ‘Heart Health’ month. Heart disease can happen at any age. Are you at risk? If you have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, have diabetes, obese, physically inactive or have unhealthy eating patterns, you could definitely be at risk! Be sure to schedule your annual check-up this year if you haven’t. This is the perfect month to kick-off our Fitness Interest Group! Meet me the 3rd Thursday of each month for fun and heart-pumping activities!! This month we will meet at 41st and Riverside for a 2 mile walk. Send me an email for details: [email protected]. Hope to see you all at our Valentine’s Day luncheon! Wear Red! Sending love and light to each of you!!
Message from the TNC President
Elizabeth Gray Aguirre
Highlights of January Luncheon!
Thanks to Debbie Davis for such an inspirational
talk on her path back into society and the
opportunities Muddy Paws brings to Tulsa.
Door Prize winners from the January Luncheon were (left to right): Oleta Denison, Diane Branstetter, Karen Walters, E. Dianne Ray, Mell Littlefield (1979 TNC President, guest of Debbie Council), and Cindy Truby Diane Branstetter not only won a door prize but also won the “Split The Pot” - Congrats Diane! If you wonder what is being given away next month, RSVP now—you don’t want to miss out.
40 Ladies enjoyed the fabulous food
and beautiful views at the Five Oaks Lodge in
Jenks.
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Things To Do in Tulsa
February 2019
(Published in the Tulsa World)
Day the Music Died show
recreated at Bristow’s Freeland Center
Find a Super Bowl party, Chow down
This is Black History Month.
Visit Greenwood
Cultural Center
See “Albert Bier-stadt: Witness to
a Changing West” exhibit at Gilcrease before it closes Feb.10
Monopoly was sold for the first time on this date
in 1935. Try Shuffles Board Game Café on Archer Street
Sweet Georgia Brown! Harlem Globetrotters
are at the BOK Center
Go see one of your favorite
American Idols , Kelly Clarkson, at
the BOK Center
Surely, the music event of
the yar! Sir Elton John is at the BOK Center
Travis Scott rapping at the
BOK Center
Pooch lovers
can watch final day of 143rd annual West-minster Dog Show on TV
Courtesy of Fathom events,
“Dirty Dancing” is
back in theaters
Valentine's Day
Options: Jeff Dunham at BOK, Styx at River Spirit,
Commodores at Hard Rock
Vintage Tulsa Show starts a three day run
at Expo Square
It’s the “middle
day” of the Indy, Science
and Fiction film event at the Cox Business
Center
See Outlaw Willie Nelson
at The Joint or Tulsa’s Opera’s
“The Little Prince”
James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt
teaming up at the BOK Center
“Sunday in the Park With
George” (Feb. 15-24) at
Theatre Tulsa
Check out “Flight Night”
at Mother Road Market
on Lewis
Be Serenaded by Michael
Bolton at Para-dise Cove
Books everywhere at Holland Hall
Book Fair; unusual things abound at
Oddities and Curiosities at the
Expo
Friends and Junk Craft
Show starts at expo Square
GAP Band Founder
Charlie Wilson at paradise
Cove
Celtic punk: Dropkick
Murphey hits Cain’s Ballroom
Watch the Grammys
tonight! Or catch Winter
Jam at the BOK
Check out “The Play that Goes Wrong” on its
second night at the PAC
KISS’ Farewell tour coming to
OKC
Akdar Shrine Circus begins
at Expo Square Pavilion
Find a comfy recliner, and Watch the Oscars...
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Let’s Support Our Door Prize Donors!
Spotlight on TNC’s Newest Interest Group “Fitness” 3rd Thursday of Each Month
Our President, Elizabeth Aguirre, will be the leader of a fun and inviting fitness group which will meet once a month. She will try to have gyms or businesses provide an “introductory free or low cost” session of various activities. The first session will be at 41st and Riverside Dr. at 9:00 am where we will do a 2 mile walk. We will need everyone who participates to sign a waiver at the time of arrival so that TNC is not liable in case of injury. Elizabeth is CPR certified and will have her Hatha Yoga Teacher certification after October which is perfect for beginners. She has committed to leading this new group for 2 years!!!! Please contact Elizabeth by February 19th if you plan to participate in the walk this month. She can be reached at [email protected] or (918) 978-1939.
Our sponsors provide gift certificates for our monthly luncheons. When you shop at any of our sponsors’ businesses, tell them you are a member of TNC and that we appreciate their sponsorship! Please be sure to send the provided “thank you note” after you redeem. If
you know of a business that might be interested in becoming a TNC sponsor, please contact Joanne Potts at (440) 263-7505 or [email protected]
Hollyberry & Co.
5970 S Yale Ave
(918) 794-7889
Hollyberryandcompany.com
Napa Flats Wood-Fired Kitchen
9912 S Riverside Pkwy.
(918) 948-6505
Napaflats.com/Tulsa-menu
Nothing Bundt Cakes 7890 E 106th Pl. S, Bldg. V Suite 10
(918) 970-747 Nothingbundtcakes.com
Twisted Soul Sisters
13160 S Memorial, Bixby
(918) 943-3246
Twistedsoulsisters.com
Zella’s Retreat Boutique
71st & Lewis
(918) 794-4444
Zpretty.com
On February 7th at 11:15 am Bread and Butter
3837 East 51st Street, Tulsa RSVP to Mary Stratton at
[email protected] or (918) 232-6735
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FEBRUARY 2019
Wine
Tasting
Ground Hog Day
Mexican
Train
Check out the TNC website at www.TulsaNewcomersClub.com
Questions? - Email Shelby at [email protected]
Super Bowl
LIII
Bridge
Mah Jongg
Board Meeting 9:30 am
LOFT
Bowling
Bridge
11:00 am Deadline for
Luncheon RSVPs
Hand and
Foot
TNC
Luncheon
Canasta
Cocktails and Conservation
Book Club
Singles Night Out
Mah Jongg
*Fitness*
Bunco
Stitchers
Couples Pinochle
Board Games
Bowling
Bridge
Dinner is Served
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Interest Groups
American Mah Jongg Meets 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM, in member’s home.
Contact Kathy Stephen at (281) 782-7783 or [email protected] for more information. Similar to
Rummy, Mah Jongg is a game of “skill, strategy, & calculation”, not to mention “luck of the draw!”
We welcome all “seasoned” & new players!
Canasta Meets at 11:30 AM at Warren Duck Club, 6110 S. Yale Avenue in the DoubleTree Hotel on
the 3rd Monday of the month. Contact Pat Bartley at (918) 629-9600 or [email protected] for
information.
Cocktails & Conversation Meets the 3rd Saturday of the month, 6:00–8:00 PM. Contact
Jacqueline Wilson at (918) 260-8814 or [email protected] for more details. Judy Shumway and
Tom Walton will host February 16. Location will be determined and emailed out as the date gets
closer.
Bowling, Fun, & Food We are a non-league, non-serious bowling group. The group meets on the
2nd and 4th Mondays at Andy B’s on Lewis. Cost for three games plus shoes is $7.13. Come at
10:30 AM for 2 or 3 games. Lunch is optional, but who wants to miss the fun! Contact Cindy Truby at
(713) 203-8817 or [email protected] for more information.
Couples Pinochle All couples—be it spouses or friends—are welcome to play. Will meet at
6:30 PM, usually on the last Friday of the month at a member’s home, so be sure to contact Jeanne
Strope at (918) 943-3086 or [email protected] for more information. January meeting TBD.
Book Club Meets on the 3rd Tuesday at 9:30 AM at Camille’s Side Walk Café—Delaware &
Riverside, by Kohl’s. For more information, contact Jackie Wertis at (918) 417-7994 or
Bunco Join this lively group for an afternoon of Bunco at The Hamlet, 91st & Sheridan. Meets the
3rd Thursday of the month. Cost is $5 and several cash prizes are awarded. Play begins at 11:30 AM.
Contact Jade Harrold at (918) 991-9106 or [email protected] or Jo Ann Barker at
(256) 627-6158 or [email protected] for more information.
Board Games NEW! For February, we will meet at Shuffles (a Gameboard Café) on Friday,
February 22nd at 11:00 am—207 E Archer St, Tulsa . To RSVP, contact Mary Heinking at (281) 903-
6211 or [email protected] for more information or to join.
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Interest Groups
Lunch on First Thursday (LOFT) Meets at various restaurants at 11:15 AM. RSVP is required to
the hostess of the month.
Wine Tasting Gatherings held on 2nd Friday of the month at 7:00 PM in a member’s home. Cost is
$10 per person for the host to purchase the wine for tasting & discussion. Attendees are asked to
bring an appetizer to share. Contact Carrie Stuart-Grote at (918) 592-1277 or [email protected] for
more information.
Mexican Train Meets the 1st Saturday of the month at 6:30 PM in a member’s home. Please bring
an appetizer or dessert to share. $3 per person to play. Contact Marge Kahle at (918) 518-5580 or
[email protected] for more information.
Singles Night Out Meets 3rd TUESDAY of the month at 6:00 PM, generally for a potluck meal at
one of the member’s homes. Contact Mary Stratton at (918) 232-6735 or
[email protected] for details.
Stitchers Meets the 3rd Friday of the month, 10:00 AM–12:00 NOON, in a member’s home. Bring
your needlework! Contact Judy Shumway at (918) 949-1520 or [email protected] for
information.
Hand & Foot Meets at 11:00 AM on the 2nd Wednesday at Bread & Butter, 3837 E 51st Street.
Contact Jeannie Moore at (214) 808-6841 or [email protected], if you would like to join
them or need more information.
Dinner is Served For singles or couples. Dine out at the restaurant selected by the host for the
month on the 4th Tuesday of every month. Dinner starts at 6:30 PM. Contact Mary Stratton at (918)
232-6735 or [email protected] to RSVP.
Bridge Meets at 11:00 AM on the 1st, 2nd & 4th Mondays of the month at various locations and
times. Does not meet on 3rd Monday. Contact LaVonne Ruse at [email protected] or (918) 991-
8647, if you are interested in playing.
Fitness Meets 3rd Thursday, This month we will meet at Riverside & 41st @ 9:00 am for a 2 mile
walk. Contact Elizabeth Aguirre at (918) 978-1939 or [email protected] for more
information. (See page 5 for more details on this new group).
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We Welcome New Members
Jan Robinson~ 11010 S. Olmsted St. ~ Jenks, OK 74037 ~ 918-237-2936 ~ [email protected] ~ Moved from Chickasaw. Jan enjoys reading, travel, cards, singing & museums. Jan is a singer with the Talk of Tulsa Chorus Michele Carter ~ 10656 W. 71st St. S. ~ Sapulpa, OK 74066 ~ 918-512-6100(h) ~ 918-504-7467 (c) ~ [email protected]. TNC sends a Penguin Welcome to our
newest members
174 Members
Strong
2019 Membership Renewal and Annual Dues
It’s 2019! Happy New Year Members! I wish each and every one of you a Safe, Happy and Healthy New Year! TNC had an amazing 2018! The monthly Luncheons and Programs were enjoyed by many of you and many participated in one or more fun Interest Groups, as well as innovative Evening Socials, Brunches, Lunches and Holiday Events. Renewal of your membership provides you with all that and much more! Making new friends, camaraderie, learning from others and the opportunity to help others and/or volunteer is an extra VALUE! Please mail your renewal check postmarked on or before January 31st in the amount of $25.00 (Dues received postmarked on and after February 1st are $35.00) Mail checks to: Tulsa Newcomers Club, P. O. Box 702693, Tulsa, OK 74170. Please invite your friends and tell other ladies about our Wonderful Ladies Social Club! Carol James, Membership Chair
Split the Pot Winner
Diane Branstetter was the Split the Pot winner
for January winning $79!
Who’s next ???
February Birthdays Debra McDonald 02/01
Carol James 02/04
Chree Adams 02/07
Lewanna Shaw 02/09
Cindy Duck 02/11
Sharon Masterson 02/14
Jane Ketchum 02/16
Judy Anderson 02/19
Gala Lay 02/20
Valerie Judkins 02/21
Dottie Rogers 02/24
Pat Freemyer 02/26
Linda Straight 02/26
Nancy Young 02/26
Nancy Harris 02/27
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Tulsa Newcomers Club
Name Badge Order Form
Complete the requested information below to order 1” X 4” plastic logo name badges.
Print Your First and Last Name (Cost = $8.00)
Send your completed form and check payable to TNC for $8 for
each name badge to: Stephanie Castell P.O. Box 702693
Tulsa, OK. 74170
Husband’s First and Last Name (optional) (Cost = $8.00)
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POSITION NAME CELL PHONE EMAIL ADDRESS
President Elizabeth Aguirre (918) 978-1939 [email protected]
VP of Programs Barbara Fennell (405) 641-7237 [email protected]
VP of Luncheons Barbara Pittman
Janet Gingerich
(918) 638-1470
(405) 812-9511
Secretary Roberta Walsh (580) 554-1030 [email protected]
Treasurer* Stephanie Castell (918) 260-7308 [email protected]
Membership Carol James (918) 519-5601 [email protected]
Chatterbox Editor Cindy Truby (713) 203-8817 [email protected]
Social Media Shelby Brandon (806) 632-2744 [email protected]
Board Advisor Jacqueline Wilson (918) 260-8814 [email protected]
Evening Socials Jeanne Russell (918) 704-7151 [email protected]
Brunch* Valerie Judkins (918) 504-9390 [email protected]
Ways & Means Judy Shumway (918) 949-1520 [email protected]
Gifts Joanne Potts (440) 263-7505 [email protected]
Interest Groups Pat Freemyer (832) 444-0992 [email protected]
* Changes to Board as of February 1st
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TNC Financial Report
The financial information shown above indicates that TNC remains on a solid financial footing.
TULSA NEWCOMERS CLUB
Income and Expenses as of December 31, 2018
INCOME Year to Date
Evening Socials $ 5,180.00
Membership 3,624.59
Monthly Luncheon 10,761.64
September Interest Group Luncheon 1,261.38
Ways and Means 692.00
TOTAL INCOME $ 21,519.61
EXPENSES
Charitable Donations $ 400.00
Evening Socials Expense 6,166.74
Gifts Expense 15.59
Luncheon Expense 11,913.48
Membership Expense 583.48
Program Expense 591.35
Social Media Expense 767.46
President 15.00
Secretary 38.18
Treasurer 197.65
TOTAL EXPENSES $ 20,688.93
NET GAIN $ 830.68
Bank balance as of January 1, 2018 10,005.97
Bank balance as of December 31, 2018 10,836.65
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CHATTERBOX
Tulsa Newcomers Club P. O. Box 702693 Tulsa, OK 74170
To:
Like penguins, we welcome all newcomers
www.tulsanewcomersclub.com