Parker NewcomersParker NewcomersMarch 2011Peggy Hunter Editor pncnewsletter@comcast.net

General MeetingDATE : Wednesday, March 16 TIME: 11:30 a.m NOTE: We are asking that every one is seated by 11:45 a.m. to allow time to take orders.

PLACE : Saltgrass Steakhouse 19310 E. Cottonwood Drive, Parker 303 840 2370 PRICE : $23.00

PROGRAM : Colorado native Susan Harris has a degree in art and teaching as well as many years of experience working in the nursery business. She has recently started her own landscape consulting and planting business, Custom Flower Containers. Her owner built Koi pond & landscaping has been featured twice in the Greater Den-ver Pond show. Susan will provide useful information for the newcomer to help you start your beautiful Colorado garden. She is fully qualified to answer questions about plant/flower types, climate, soil, and animal challenges.

MENU: All entrees are served with Shiner Bock Beer Bread, your choice of a Sidewinder plus a dinner salad or caesar salad. Beverage is included. Each person will select their entre’ of choice at their table We will not take orders ahead of time.

Entrees: Choice of One

Pat’s Ribeye 10 oz. Certified Angus Beef Ribeye is our most flavorful steak.

Gulf Coast Steak & Shrimp

6 oz Certified Angus Beef Top Sirloin and your choice of Gulf Shrimp (Fried, Grilled, Scampi or Coconut).

Grilled Chicken Breast

10 oz. Marinated grilled boneless Chicken Breast.

Grilled Fresh Salmon

Fresh-cut North Atlantic Salmon fillet.

Chicken Fried Steak

Certified Angus Beef...”Texas Best”...It’s thicker than the rest. Topped with cream gravy.

Presidents Message

Liz Johnson303 470 2880

Wintery Greetings to All! The Board and I want to thank Gail Berger, chair, Tyke Tsiakals, Nancy Terrell, and Kim McQuate for the fantastic job they have done on our cook book. Note that they are all new members who have jumped right in with a new project. We’ll be able to enjoy their efforts for a long time! Our newsletter editor, Peggy Hunter, has a wonder-ful idea. She downloads the newsletter when it ar-rives and immediately circles all the activities she can work into her schedule, marks her calendar, and calls or sends a check to make her reserva-

tions. This helps the hostesses in planning an event and her luncheon check always arrives before

the reservation deadline. This helps avoid the last minute rush to be included. We all need to be more responsible in making reservations. Please try it!

Liz

(General Meeting Cont.) SIDEWINDERS Choice of One: Garlic Mashed PotatoesFrench FriesSautéed VeggiesBaked Potato

Dessert: We are bringing a special dessert!

DIRECTIONS: From Parker road going north, turn right at Crown Crest Blvd as though going to Parker Adventist Hospital. Instead of bearing right to the hospital, bear left and get onto turnabout. Take Cottonwood Dr. to your right. Turn left at first driveway.

RSVP by: March 11 (at the latest)

Make checks payable to PNC and mail to:

Penny Mannel21805 Whirlaway AvenueParker, CO 80138

SunshinePat Kramer 303 471 5406pats.fabric.expressions@gmail.com

Happy Birthday to the following March Mesdames: : 4 Mel DeFellippie

4 Sue Roth 6 Sandy Rouse 9 Pat Mitchell 10 Mary Carlson 14 Pat Osley 15 Nancy McKay 16 Jean Williams 11 Trish Cutlip 19 Eleanor Johnson 21 Nancy Petersen 23 Pam Cassidy, Bev Kucera, Sharon Larson, Arlene Turner, Tara Novak 27 Judi Frazier 29 Karlen Krall, Brenda Turner 31 Karen Parks ***my sincere apologies for overlooking our new member, Diana Maloney’s February 17th birthday….HBTY!

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Chicken Soup Committee

Pat Kramer 303 471 5406pats.fabric.expressions@gmail.com There was no need for the Chicken Soup committee to be enacted, outside of transportation of Sharon Tour-mey for a medical appointment. The CS Com. Is for members who are in need of meals, visits, transporta-tion, etc. There are thirty two of us who have volun-teered for this (and you know who you are…thank you!) and if you want to do so, please call me at 303-471-5406.

Get well cards were dispatched to: Louise Stitzer (who is at Advanced Health Care in Aurora for rehab) Sharon Tormey (who is doing fine after parathyroid surgery), and Eleanor Ames (who beat a “bug” and left for a trip to CA 2/5/11). Continue getting better and please work hard at staying well, ladies. We miss you! And sadly, a sympathy card was sent to Harriett Marchildon, for the loss of her husband. Our hearts are with you, Harriett….heal well.

March BiographyMarty Gathers

From dime store clerk to Director of a million dollar federal project. This is Marty Gathers. She was born a southern belle, but as a young girl was in a horrific car accident and was brought to Denver’s Childrens hospital acute care center. Fully recovered she garnered a degree from CU with 4 majors and in the true Scarlet O’Hara fashion, vowed “never to be poor!” She married a navy pilot and lived in Kansas until his health failed and returned to Denver where she nursed him back to health while working as a teacher-coun-selor. She became the first Driver-training instructor in metro-Denver. As a college counselor, she entered a doctoral program and became Director of a Career Counseling center, spending summers at Stanford and interning at UCLA. She became Director of Admissions at CU for 5 years when yet another car accident left her paralyzed on her left side. Two years later she established an Interior Design business and laid tile, hung wallpaper, uphol-stered and built furniture, designed and built houses with her left brain while running her busy social and civic interests with her right. This endeavor morphed into her becoming the director of admissions at the National Cooking Institute, while still designing and building homes. She’s traveled extensively on Euro-pean excursions as well as all our 50 states. After being widowed for 6 years, Marty married Bob whom she’d known for 35 years. They settled into his newly created home in Franktown where she’s been endlessly entertaining business associates, friends, and family. That brings us to the Marty we know and love as the bubbly gracious hostess of so many of our stellar PNC parties in their lovely home. She says her goal is “To share something of myself with everyone and when her talents are gone to vanish forever!” That may be, but there’s always tomorrow, Scarlet.

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MembershipKathy Diak 303 841 8017

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Dianne O’Connell (John) 303 805 856012156 S. Grass River Trail (Horse Creek II) 80134E-mail: dianneoc@q.comB. Day: February 14Hobbies: Bridge, Gardening, ReadingFrom: Connecticut, New Jersey, Massachusetts JEANNE C. BRYANT (Arch) 303 840 22428026 Lakeview (The Pinery) 80134E-mail: jeannecbryant@comcast.netHobbies: Painting, Bridge, WalkingB. Day: June 7From: Illinois

Please remember to update your directory with this new information.

NEW MEMBERS who join PNC will only pay $10.00 dues for 1/2 year (till June 2011). Please make your check payable to PNC and mail to Kathy Diak, 6141 Belmont Way, Parker, CO 80134

Know Your OfficersPresident Liz Johnson 303 470 2880Immediate Past Pres Carolyn Hedeen 303 600 84771st Vice Pres Dee Krashes 720 851 96872nd Vice Pres Fran Cronin 303 805 43793rd Vice Pres Peggy Johnson 720 851 7191Secretary Karen Vaughan 303 663 7093Treasurer Penny Mannel 303 953 8289

QUESTIONS? CALL US

March CoffeeElizabeth Belisle 303 805 9134Louise Stitzer 303 805 7364

Date: Wednesday, March 2

Time: 10:00 am

Hostess: Gail Berger 720 851 5009

Address: 5353 Pinyon Jay Road (South Pinery)

RSVP: By February 28

Directions: From Parker Road, go east on South Pin-ery Parkway. Go 1.2 miles and make right onto Towhee Road. Then turn right onto Pinyon Jay Road. It’s the 4th house on the right.

Fruit Dish: Fran Cronin Cheese Plate: Harriet Marchildon Breakfast Breads: Peggy Johnson and Jan Cadwell

Beginning Balance 12/28/10 3329.28Income 1795.00 Expenses 1316.59Ending Balance 1/27/11 $ 3807.69

Treasurer’s ReportPenny Mannel 303 953 8289

New Needle Work GroupAnn Kruchek 303 840 1571 nut4knit@live.com

Arlene Turner 303 841 9545 skatinggrandma@comcast.net

Date: Wednesday, March 9

Time: 10:00 am

Hostess: Ann Kruchek 303 840 1571

Address: 5112 Red Oak Way (South Pinery)

All fiber artists are invited to help form a new group which will include those who knit, crochet, quilt or weave. If you are interested in joining this group please contact Ann or Arlene so we will have enough room and coffee. Please bring any current project. All skill levels are welcome.

Directions: Go south on Parker Road to South Pinery Parkway, turn left onto Parkway. Take first R onto South Pinery Drive; first right onto Saratoga, first right onto Hyperion then 3rd left onto Red Oak Way.

“March breezes, loud and shrill,To stir the dancing daffodil”…..

Anon

CookbookThanks to all of you who sent in recipes, bought copies

of the cookbook, and especially to those who called

to remind everyone of the deadline. It was a job well

done by all and I’m sure we will have a cookbook that

is a winner!

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Ski TripKaty Earley 303 841 2719

Still not signed up for the bus? How abouttrying a day of skiing? Call Katy! There are usuallysome spaces available. You can purchase your skiticket on the bus. We travel to Winter Park startingin mid January for 8 weeks call Katy to sign up

Want more information, call Katy.

Book Buddies Carolyn Eisenbrandt, Chair 303 840 9101 Kim McQuate, Co-chair 303 805 1017

Book: Half Broke Horses by Janette Walls

Date: Tuesday, March 29

Time: 1:00 pm

Discussion Leader: Patrice Chandler

Hostess: Judi Frazier 12011 S Allerton Circle 80138 , Heathstead

RSVP: buckeyebelle@gmail.com 720 475 1090

Directions: From Parker Road turn East on Hess Rd. Continue straight at the stoplight when Hess becomes Hilltop Road. Turn left at Canterberry Pkwy and left at S Allerton Ln (large sign says Heathstead).

Rsearch: Carolyn Eisenbrandt

Synopsis of book: This true life novel is the story of Janette Walls grandmother, Lily Casey Smith. Lily is a spirited heroine - a rodeo rider, breaker of horses and ruthless poker player. It is an heartwarming story about an indomitable woman.

Reading Ahead: April’s book is a mystery novel. Case Histories by Kate Atkinson.

Nominating Committee Report

The Nominating Committee met via e-mail because of the cold and snow. The following slate of officers is presented:

President Liz Johnson 1st Vice President Gail Berger2nd Vice President Peggy Hunter3rd Vice President Peggy JohnsonSecretary Karen VaughanTreasurer Penny Mannel

We thank all the nominees for offering their services.

Nominating CommitteeRenee Welker, ChairJane JohnsonTyke TsiakaksCarolyn HedeenLiz Johnson

We are looking forward to a great 2011-2012 year.

1st Thurs Canasta 9:45 amMel DeFellippie 303 660 8786Deanna Loving 303 805 7554

Date: March 3

Time: 9:15 am to play at 9:30 am (Please Note the new start time)

Place: Firehouse #46, 19310 Stroh Road Hostess: Donata Kirsch 303 841 0595

Directions: South on Parker to Stroh Road, west .3 miles to firehouse on south side of street.

The cost to play is $3. Please remember to RSVP your Hostess by the Monday before the game. Please be on time. There will be no drinks provided, so please bring your own.

NOTE: We play partners. Sign up only if you intend to play and please cancel for an emergency only. Thank you.

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3rd Thurs Canasta 9:15 amKathy Voight 303 688 8250Donata Kirsch 303 841 0595

Date: March 17

Time: 9:15 am We play at 9:30 sharp! Place: Parker Fire Station #46 19310 Stroh Road

Hostess: Mel DeFellippie 303 660 8786

The cost to play is $3. Please RSVP your hostess by the Monday before the game, so we have enough tables setup.

Parker Fire Station #46, 19310 Stroh Road. From Parker Road go West on Stroh Road and take a left at 2nd light (emergency light). Take a right at 1st parking lot of fire station (gray brick bldg. with green roof). Everyone needs to bring their own beverage with lid. There is no smoking on the premises.

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Mah Jongg1st and 3rd Tuesdaysat 10 amLynn Eisenthal 720 851 8161American for beginners or establishedplayers. Please call for information.

2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 10 amLynn Eisenthal 720 851 8161Wright Patterson (a different book is used).Please call for information.

2nd Monday ScrabblePat Kramer 303 471 5406

Date: March 14

Time: 11:30 am

Place: Panera Bread Come join us for some brain exercise and fun with standard Scrabble. We use no timers. . . and permit the use of the official Scrabble dictionary and word tip sheets.

We decided at the December Scrabble gathering that in the future, we will play at Panera Restaurant off Dransfield and Twenty Mile Rd., in Parker. The array of food to select is varied and the management (Darrin Nowakowski) and staff are eager to serve us. Thanks to Monica Lam who made the arrangements. Come and play with us. We are not barracudas...honest!

RSVP: Pat Kramer 303 471 5406

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Date: March 24 Time: 9:15 am arrival and play at 9:30 am

Place: Fire Station #75 Take Lincoln to Jordan. Go north on Jordan and turn left at the 2nd light on Northgate Dr. Hostess: Pat Witzel 303 841 5622

The cost to play is $3. Please call your hostess to RSVP by the Monday before the game so that we have enough tables set up. It’s first come, first served, so that we can play partners.

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Bunko 2nd Friday Pauline Soloman303 617 3239

Date: March 11

Time: 9:30 am

Hostess: LaRue Mitchell 303 400 0404 5635 S. Buchanan St. Aurora

Directions: Take Parker Rd. to E470 go east to exit 10 (.75 cent toll). Right at top of exit 10 onto Smoky Hill Rd. Continue through stoplight at Main Street, left at next stoplight on to Aurora Pkwy. Pass Orchard, turn right at Alexander. Within 100 feet, turn left on Buchanan St. Turn left almost immediately onto cul de sac. Last house on Left.

RSVP: Ladies remember to RSVP early.

Advanced Beginning Bridge

Every Monday at 12:30 pm

Sharon Larson 303 506 0933Linda Rudd 303 805 9480 Date: March 7, 14, 21, and 28 Time: 12:30 – 4:00 pm Location: Fika Coffee House 19559 East Mainstreet, Parker 303 840 3166

Call Sharon Larson if you would like to get involved with this group.

Monday Bridge11:30 amSharlene Hass 303 841 9456jnshass@msn.com March 14 Ursula Huber 720 851 5744 Uschimhuber@comcast.net March 28 Marya Spiliotis 720 851 1824 wiayia3@comcast.net We meet at the Country Buffet. Please call Sharlene if you are interested in joining the group.

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March 10 Georgiana Butler 303 841 6638

March 24 Sharlene Has 303 841 9456 Thursday bridge meets at the Pinery Country Club the 2nd and 4th Thursday. We order lunch off the menu. If you would like to join our group, please call Ginny Green, Chairman, 303 841 4499 or e-mail dggnicki@yahoo.com

Walking groupOlga Graver 303 805 9564

When: Every Monday at 8:30 am

Where: Parker Fieldhouse 18700 E. Plaza Drive

Attention: Calling new walkers!!! Join us for one hour of brisk walking at the Fieldhouse. You’ll feel great from head to toe. The cost is $5, Senior over 62 $4 or you can use your punch cards. For more information, please give Olga a call.

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The Mystery Book Club Gwen Stibbards, Chair 303 993 5654

Date: Thursday, March 10

Time: 10:00 am (doors open at 10:00)

Come join the New Mystery Book Club. We will meet the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Borders Book Store on the corner of Paker Rd and Arapahoe.

Book: Shadow of Power by Steve MartiniLeader: Gwen Stibbards

March Pot LuckHelga Paulding Co- Chair 303 841 7550

Sharon Larson Co-Chair 303 506 0933

You are welcome to bring your spouse or a friend to our monthly pot luck gathering. This is an informal atmo-sphere that will give you an opportunity to get to know other people within our club. Everyone is asked to bring their own beverage so mark yours to avoid confusion. The hostess will provide decaf coffee and tea. This will be a sit down meal with a St. Patrick’s Day theme menu. Susan will be making, “Susan’s Tasty corned beef”. Please call the hostess with your food selection so she can plan accordingly.Come, sit a spell, and enjoy this fun, delicious, and satis-fying meal with other PNC members.

Date: Saturday March 19 Time: 6:00 pm

Theme: St. Patrick’s Day; Go Green!

Place: 11295 Mesa Verde Way (Willow Park) 80138 Hosts: Susan and Tod Quirk 720 842 1480 suequirk04@msn.com

RSVP: by Saturday, March 12 Directions: From Parker Road go East on Mainstreet. Turn RIGHT on Willow Park Dr. Turn RIGHT at the stop sign onto Omaha Ave. Turn LEFT on Mesa Verde WAY (there are 3 Mesa Verdes on the left. WAY is at the top of the hill just before you get to Tallman) 11295 is at the end of the cul de sac.

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Out and About Please Join Us!Please Join Us!Chair: Jackie HitchinsCarolyn HedeenSharon HeflinGail BergerJudi Prentice

CULINARY ARTS INSTITUEASSIGNMENTS RESTAURANT

The Art Institute of Colorado’s International Culinary School is an accomplished institution offering future chefs a degree in Culinary Arts. Students learn from highly talented chefs in the professional grade kitchens, studying each aspect of the art from basic cooking and nutrition to food selection and presentation. They also train in specialty areas, including pastries, desserts and food and wine pairing. Assignments Restaurant at the Art Institute of Colorado offers a winning situation for both the students and the restaurant patrons – the students get hands on experience practicing their craft, and patrons can enjoy delicious, inexpensive cuisine from the talented burgeoning chefs.

Date: Wednesday March 23 Lunch: $15 Includes Garden Salad with Sherry Vinigrette, Chicken with Pasta & assorted vegetables, rolls, beverage and-Chocolate Bread Pudding.

Time: 10:30 a.m. (Wal Mart parking lot, in the corner near the TCF bank. Remember to give your driver $2 to help with gas.)

RSVP: Jackie Hitchins 303 840 4903

Please make checks payable to ‘Jackie Hitchins’ and mail to 10651 Flagler Court, Parker, CO 80134. Checks must be received by March 14th.

NEW!NEW! Card Game 3-13Date: Tuesday, March 8 Time: 8:45 am to play at 9:00 Hostess: Patrice Chandler 303 841 6927

Place: 6198 Mad River Court (Pinery)

Cost: 12 quarters ($3) and 2 dimes

Please join us in learning a new card game. It’s easy, it’s fun and you can win money. Space is limited so call early to reserve your spot.

Directions: South on Parker Rd, Left on North Pinery Pkway - go approx 2.5 miles, Right on Mad River Road, next right on Mad River Ct. 3rd house on left.

RSVP: Patrice Chandler 303 841 6927

NEW!NEW! Game NightCouples & Singles Welcomed!

Date: Saturday, March 12 Time: 6:00 to 10:00 pm Hostess: Peggy Hunter 720 544 7837

Place: Firehouse #46, 19310 Stroh Road

Let’s get together as couples and have a fun evening playing games and making new friends. Space is limited so pick up the phone and reserve your spot.

Directions: South on Parker to Stroh Road, west .3 miles to firehouse on south side of street.

RSVP: Peggy Hunter 720 544 7837

1Mah Jongg 10am

2Coffee 10am

3Canasta 9:30am

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6 7Walking 8:30amBridge 12:30pm

83-13 Cards 9amMah Jongg 10am

9Needle Work

10 am

10Bridge 10amMystery Book

Club 10am

11Bunko 9:30am

12Couple’s Game Night 6 - 10 pm

13 14Walking 8:30amScrabble 11:30amBridge 11:30 amBridge 12:30pm

15Mah Jongg 10am

16General Meeting

11:30

17Canasta 9:15am

St. Patrick’s Day

18 19Pot Luck 6:00 pm

20 21Walking 8:30amBridge 12:30pm

22Mah Jongg 10am

23Out & About

10:30 am

24Canasta 9:15amBridge 10am

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27 28Walking 8:30amBridge 11:30amBridge 12:30pm

29Book Buddies 1pm

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Parker Newcomers Club

10536 Cottoneaster Way

Parker, CO 80134

March 2011Happy St. Patrick’s Day