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President’s Letter
Summer is here and the livin' is easy. At least that's what some people say and/or think. For many of us summer becomes a very busy time of year, now that graduations have occurred and schools are out. For many of us, that means family visits with sons, daughters, grandkids, and just good friends across the good ol' US of A! For me, June just started and I've hit 3 states already visiting family, kids and grandkids, plus an annual dance recital, and have current plans to be in 4 states, possibly 5, before the end of July. I am sure the same can be said for many of you. So, this month's message is really very simple. Enjoy the beginning of summer, enjoy your time with friends, family, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren in some cases, and be safe in your travels. BUT, when you are here in Moore County take the time to find the ACT2 activity(ies) that you enjoy as well. ACT2 keeps the ball rolling here and sometimes that's the best choice for seeing friends and livin' easy. On another note, I would be remiss if I didn't mention all the great things I have heard about the June Sock Hop event. More than 50 people showed up and, from what I am hearing through the grapevine, the joint was hoppin'. So thanks to the planning team for making yet another ACT2 event the summer happening in Moore County. With that, enjoy your start of summer and, as always, I'll see you around town.
Rick
Achieving Community Together
Satiating Stories
ACT2 Newsletter
Summer 2019
www.act2.club
Satiating Stories will not meet during July and August. So, choose some books
that interest you, and happy summer reading! We will resume in September.
The Original Book Club
We will meet on Monday, July 22 at 12:30 PM at Susan Newsome’s home, 100 Sakonnet Trail, in Pinehurst #6, 621-3322. Our book this month is Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, by Gail Honeyman, a New York Times Bestseller, and Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick that is available in paperback.
Meet Eleanor Oliphant: She struggles with appropriate social skills and tends to say exactly what she’s thinking. Nothing is missing in her carefully timetabled life of avoiding social interactions, where weekends are punctuated by frozen pizza, vodka, and phone chats with Mummy.
But everything changes when Eleanor meets Raymond, the bumbling and deeply unhygienic IT guy from her office. When she and Raymond together save Sammy, an elderly gentleman who has fallen on the sidewalk, the three become the kinds of friends who rescue one another from the lives of isolation they have each been living. And it is Raymond’s big heart that will ultimately help Eleanor find the way to repair her own profoundly damaged one.
Discussion Leader: Patty Mattoon Refreshments: Dot Greenwood and Jean Casinella There will be no book club meeting in August. Please call Susan Newsome with any questions 621-3322.
Lunch Bunch
Join the ACT 2 Lunch Bunch at Dugan’s Pub on Wednesday, July 10 at noon. Please reserve beforehand so we will know to expect you. For anyone who has not eaten in Dugan’s, the address is 2 Market Square, Pinehurst. Dugan’s in in the ‘Village’ area- in the block where the Corner Market is on one end and the Potpourri Gift shop is on the other. Parking is on-street. Dugan’s features a pub menu (what else?). My husband and I eat there often, and I like most things on the menu. I will list my favorite foods and their prices; they do have many other entrées. Many of the appetizers are wonderful- the two crab cakes or the salmon points are $13.95; mac and cheese bites are $9.75. The salads are large, with two kinds of shredded cheese- topped with chicken the price is $10.95; with shrimp $12.95, a crab cake $12.95 or a large slice of salmon for $13.50. The soups are always good- they have a daily special or the pub soup or onion porter soup for $3.75 or $4.75. I love their fish and chips (served w/ your choice of potato, tartar sauce and a small serving of coleslaw slaw.) Two pieces of fried fish is $12.95, three costs $15.25. Also good are the Guinness stew at $13.75 or the shepherd’s pie at $15.95.
Their sandwiches are hearty and come with a choice of potato, or applesauce or coleslaw. The Reuben comes traditionally or with turkey meat called ‘a turben’, or as a California Reuben for $8.95. The chicken sandwich comes buffaloed or grilled or blackened- half a breast is $8.95 and whole breast on a sandwich is $10.95. If you want to reserve now, email me at [email protected], or Freida at [email protected]. Or you may call Freida at 910-235-9284. We call the total count in the day before we eat there.
Thirsty Thursday
Save the date for another enjoyable Thirsty Thursday on July 25th. at the home of KATHY and ED PADDOCK, 4 LAMPLIGHTER VILLAGE, PINEHURST #6.
Please bring an appetizer to serve 8-10, your beverage of choice (no red beverages please) and $1.00 per person for set-ups.
The August 22nd Thirsty Thursday will be at the lovely home of Mary Ann and Dick McCrary, 14 Abington
Drive, Pinehurst. Save this date. Don’t miss it!
To sign up call Lyra Rittger at 215-9623 or email [email protected]
Board Meetings
The next 2 Board Meetings will be on Saturday July 13th and Saturday August 3rd at 9AM in the Chapman Room of Pinehurst Member’s Club. These meetings are open to all members and a good way to help plan some of our fun activities. Just grab a complimentary cup of your favorite breakfast beverage and meet us in the Board Room on the upper level. Meetings are over in one hour, so the rest of the day is yours.
Important ACT2 Dates Monday, June 24 12:30 PM Original Book Club at Patty Mattoon’s home Wednesday, June 26 11:30 AM Satiating Stories at Market Place Thursday, June 27 6-8 PM Thirsty Thursday at John & Cindy Agatone’s Wednesday, July 9 12 noon Lunch Bunch at Dugan’s Pub Saturday, July 13 9AM ACT2 Board Meeting Pinehurst Members Club Monday, July 22 12:30 PM Original Book Club at Susan Newsome’s home Thursday, July 27 6-8 PM Thirsty Thursday at Ed and Kathy Paddock’s Saturday, August 3 9AM ACT2 Board Meeting Pinehurst Members Club Thursday, August 28 6-8 PM Thirsty Thursday at MaryAnn & Dick McCrary’s
Member Updates
Janice DAVIS and Sam LAMBERT 919-745-9660 260 Everette Rd. Pinehurst, NC 28374 [email protected] [email protected]
Community Bulletin Board I am trying something a little different this month. Instead of creating a separate Bulletin Board, I will try including the activities in the regular newsletter and you can choose to read them or not. As a reminder, as in past years all activities for July and August are included in a single SUMMER NEWSLETTER. The regular monthly newsletter will return in September. Please let me know and suggestions or comments that could make the newsletter work better for you.
Judy McCaffrey [email protected]
Rick & Donna PETERS 910-220-7437 (R) 910-220-5955 (D) 70 Rockland Ln. Pinehurst, NC 28374 [email protected] [email protected]
Harold & Shirley PRINCE 919-309-5359 80 Eldorado Ln Pinehurst, NC 28374 [email protected]
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AUGUST: PINEHURST LIVE AFTER 5
Dance the night away with the Sand Band at Live After 5 in August! Live music and fun kids’ activities will ensure
a good time for all ages. Food trucks will be on-site with a wide selection for all to enjoy. Beer, wine, and additional
beverages will also be available for purchase. Picnic baskets are allowed; however, outside alcoholic beverages
are not permitted. This is a great FREE event the entire family is sure to enjoy. Don’t forget to bring your lawn
chairs, blankets, and dancing shoes!
Friday, August 9
Tufts Memorial Park
5:15pm – 5:50pm: Paige Johnson
6:00pm– 9:00pm: The Sand Band
