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March, 2017 On the Web at: www.wwnewcomers.org

THE NEWCOMER NEWS WESTERN WELCOME NEWCOMERS

JOSEPHINE COUNTY, OREGON VOLUME XVX ISSUE 15 Gwen Hammer

Bulletin Editor

916.257.4371

gmhammer51@gmail.com WWN NEWSLETTER EMAIL ONLY

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Don Roberts

President

(541) 472-9692

roberts6988@charter.net

Aloha, we are back from Maui----had a great time. It never

gets old. Not sure I could live there year round...but, I

could try.

I urge you all to peruse the newsletter for upcoming events.

Spring always brings more activity and more events on the

calendar, this year is no exception. There are plenty of op-

portunities to socialize and join in the fun. Isn’t that the

reason you belong to WWN? So, when you get to this

month’s general meeting make sure you are prepared to sign

up for upcoming events. You will not regret it.

Ginger Sackett is working on filling out the roster of com-

mittee chairs and officers for 2017-18. If you have a partic-

ular area you think you would like to try be sure and talk to

her or to those involved this year. And, if Ginger approach-

es you about taking on a position please give it serious con-

sideration. WWN is only as strong as the degree of partici-

pation the members show.

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 Jiggy a call as soon as possible at 541.955.1794.

New Classified

Ad on Pg 6

VICE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

By the time you read this, I hope Spring has sprung. This

has been the longest winter I can remember, but seeing your

smiling faces at our meetings brings sunshine into my heart!

Now, if that is corny enough for you, I will proceed to in-

form you of our speaker for the March 28th WWN meeting.

The speaker will be Jill Hamm a very interesting lady as she

has her finger in a lot of pies around our town. She is the

general manager of the Fruitdale Grange as well as managing

our two local radio stations for our congressman, Carl Wil-

son. She is going to let us know how granges got their be-

ginning in farming communities.

If you come to our March meeting you will leave with a head

full of knowledge and a tummy full of good food, plus the

opportunity to socialize with members of our gregarious

group.

See you soon.

Pat Randall

Vice President

(541) 582-1956

prrandall@q.com

REMINDER: please wear your badge when you check in

at the General Meeting and at all Club activities.

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Get to Know….Paul Lonnquist

This new article interviews both long time and newer members called ‘Get to Know…’. 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 featured that you might participate. Thank you Paul!

Birthplace: Elgin, IL

Career summary and retiree from: US Navy 1965-1976, various (but primarily Quality Assurance management) in semi-

conductor, electronics, and aerospace firms until retirement as a Supplier Development Program Manager in June 2016

from Honeywell Aerospace.

Lived in Rogue Valley since: June 2016, relocated from Newbury Park, CA (1999-2016)

When did you join WWN: August 2016

What was your favorite WWN activity/event: Twilight Rogue River rafting trip

Have you ever served on the WWN Board (Officer or Chairperson), in what capacity: Not yet

Favorite Book: All by Brad Thor

Favorite movie or play: Bullitt

Favorite vacation destination: Australia/New Zealand

Favorite local restaurant: 115 Broiler

Do you have a hobby: More like an obsession, amateur/ham radio (AG7AA) since 1972. Muscle cars (Mercury Cougars)

when and if funds are available.

Do you have a pet: Yes, “Hyper” Piper, a cream colored female Golden Retriever, born in October 2015

What is your favorite music genre/musician/artist: Two really, modern country and instrumental jazz

Is there something that you have done that would surprise members: Attended Search and Rescue Academy and joined

Josephine County SAR.

What would you like to see the WWN Club improve on or suggestions for activities: I would like to see more excursions to

events in nearby cities, using charter buses

UPDATE ON 2017/2018 OFFICERS/BOARD

We are still seeking a President, Vice President, Policies & Procedures Chair-

person, Cooks Night Out Chairperson, and two people to do Ways and Means.

We appreciate all of you who have volunteered for the other positions. There

are also a few new members who have come forward, which is really great,

thank you all!

The more involved you are, the more fun you'll have. Think about it.

If you have questions or, if you'd like to help out, please call me.

Ginger Sackett: 541-474-2910

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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.

* CAR RUN *

4/19-Wed

Depart @ 9:30 AM

from Rite Aid parking lot (Williams Hwy)

Destination:

#1: Kerby - "It’s A Burl"

#2: Taylor’s Sausage Country Store

11:30 AM- Lunch

#3 Cave Junction "Great Cats World Park"

Pay Great Cats direct: Adults $15/Seniors $13

Sign up at the March 28 Meeting

Questions call: Bob Ray - 541 450 7776

rayrw@att.net

ATTENTION:

ANNUAL WWN RV TRIP

Ann Barham will be helping me plan an RV trip, leave on Aug 28th and

return on Aug 31st. We will go to Turtle Rock RV Resort just north of

Gold Beach. If you would like to join us, we MUST make a reservation

with them prior to March 31 (they will not hold spaces after that date.)

There will be a sign up sheet at the March 28th meeting, our only chance to

sign up for this trip. Otherwise call me at 541-582-1956.

Make certain you contact me prior to March 31st.

Hope to hear from you very soon, Pat Randall

WWN's ‘Kinda’ ANNUAL PICNIC

Wed, Aug 9th

Tom Pearce Park ($5 Park fee)

BBQ Pork & Chicken, along with Salads

10:00 AM (eat at Noon)

Live Music, 50/50 Raffle

BYOB, water provided, & bring

Dessert to share (optional)

Hawaiian attire of course!

Sign up at the Activities table

FREE to members (guests $10)

Questions: call the O’Dells 541-472-9695

** Bring your own table settings **

WWN 2016-2017

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Officers

President Don Roberts (541) 472-9692

Vice President Pat Randall (541) 582-1956

Secretary Sandy Driscoll (541) 479-5374

Treasurer Linda Ray (541) 450-7705

Auditor Sandra Antich (541) 218-4015

Chairpersons

Activities Volunteer needed

Bowling Craig McKee-Parks (541) 295-9175

Calendar Gwen Hammer (916) 257-4371

Car Runs Terry O'Dell (541) 472-9695

Computer Mark Simonds (541) 955-4810

Cooks Night Out Darlene O'Dell (541) 472-9695

Crafts Gayle Welsh (541) 476-6692

Finance Trish Bell (541) 476-0466

Finance Pat Donley (541) 476-2168

Greeters Gail Travers (541) 507-1406

Historian Janice Evans (541) 476-8927

Host Linda Stephenson (925) 586-9279

Lunch Reservations Jiggy Bem (541) 955-1794

Lunch Table Set Ups Gary Hill (916) 257-4371

Membership Linda Smith (541) 244-1327

Newsletter Distribution Gwen Hammer (916) 257-4371

Newsletter Editor Gwen Hammer (916) 257-4371

Policies & Procedures Ginger Sackett (541) 474-2910

Publicity Dennis O'Donnell (541) 474-5670

Socially Single Trish Bell (541) 476-0466

Sunshine Ellen McKee-Parks (541) 295-9175

Ways and Means Darlene O'Dell (541) 472-9695

Ways and Means Sandy Roberts (541) 472-9692

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* COOK’S NIGHT OUT *

Mon, Apr 17th at 11 AM

Lunch at Laughing Clam

G St

Signup sheet at Mar General Meeting

Darlene O’Dell hosting

541.472.9695

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Thurs, Apr 27th at 9 AM

Breakfast at LuLu’s . 237 SW G Street (between 4th and 5th Streets)

We have a new restaurant in town

Enjoy Crepes, Vaflers, Pancakes, French Toast, eggs and much more.

Look for signup at the March meeting.

Linda Ray hosting

541.450.7705

* CRAFTS *

What: Original Art Glass Project

Host: Glass Forge / Gayle Welsh

Where: 501 SW G St.

Lunch at Blondie’s Bistro afterwards

Date/Time: Tues, Apr 11th 10-1 PM

Cost: $25 includes supplies, lunch extra

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What: JEWELRY MAKING (bracelet or earrings)

Host: Sherry Bullock

Where: Taprock

Date/Time: Wed, May 24th, 10-1 PM

Cost: $8, includes supplies, plus meal

See signup sheet for additional information or

call Gayle Welsh: 541.476.6692, gwcheers2u@hotmail

4/21, Fri—11:30 AM

Papa’s BBQ

1867 Redwood Ave (their new location)

A few months ago Papa’s BBQ relocated and I thought we should

check out their larger restaurant. If you don’t care for BBQ they do

serve other items.

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Cinco de Mayo

5/5, Fri—11:30 AM

Si Casa Flores

202 NE Beacon Dr.

There will be a sign-up sheet at the March meeting or you can contact

Trish Bell, (541) 476-0466 or tb_euhs@yahoo.com.

* SOCIALLY SINGLE *

Look for sign up sheet at the Mar & Apr meetings.

Price is $25 per person.

Contact Pat Randall for further information at 541.582.1956

* ACTIVITY KUDOS/FEEDBACK*

Another special ‘thank you’ to Sharon Lucero

for donating a slew of greeting cards for Sunshine greetings.

Ellen McKee-Parks

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* MEMBERSHIP CORNER *

By

Linda Smith

This month is another example of how the word is spreading for our

Newcomers Group!

Please welcome these new people and make them feel at home –

David and Dianne Conklin from Maui, HI

Georgia McAninch from California

Carol Blake ( you’ll have to ask her where she

moved from… it’s a secret right now )

Brenda York from Texas

Kathy Ross from Santa Ana, CA

Shireen Hartman from Santa Rose, CA

Shirley Eastwood from Waterville, Maine

Again, WELCOME to all who are joining us !

* BRIDGE CLUB *

We play bridge on the 2nd Thurs of each month at 11 AM. Bring a

sandwich or salad for yourself. Drinks and snacks will be provided.

We will play at the home of Leslie Coster, 911 Mystic Dr, GP

If you’ve not already signed up to play with the group and would

like to join in or you’d like to learn to play bridge, call Leslie at

(503) 860-1574

* NEWCOMERS 2017 RECIPE COLLECTION *

Linda Smith will be collecting recipes of any kind for a collection

she’ll have printed and available for a very nominal fee.

You can email them to her:--Photolinda58@gmail.com

mail them: Linda Smith

3350 Campus View Drive, GP 97527

Or, put them in a collection box at the check-in table at the next

couple of meetings starting in January.

PLEASE SIGN YOUR NAME, TOO !

Thanks so much !!

* BOWLING NEWS *

3/2/17

Women:

1. Nina Drake 121 2. Nina Drake 137 3. Nina Drake 144

Men:

1. Ron Exley 144 2. RJ Komlofske 131 3. Ned Sokol 146

3/16/17

1. Stan Ehrenpfort 171 2. Ron Exley 159 3. Lou Dilda 161

Come out to Caveman Bowl on the 1st and 3rd Thurs; we start

bowling at 1:00 with some practice a little before that.

Craig McKee-Parks

* SUNSHINE NEWS *

Are you aware of our ‘Sunshine’ feature? If there’s a member who’s

ill, lost a loved one, is recuperating or needs a boost...just let me

know...I’ll send them a ray of sunshine in the form of a greeting card

from the Newcomer Club.

You can call or text me at 541.295.9175, or by sending a quick email

to Muse94@aol.com.

Thanks!

Ellen McKee-Parks

* MARCH BIRTHDAYS*

Georgia McAninch, Roi Pietrzak, Gwen Owens, Judy Shelver,

Ned Sokol, Fred Secco, Barbara Long, Wayne Mohling,

Bernice Franklin, Terry Hughes, Jacque Melancon, Jackie Inscore,

Louis Butti, Pat Randall, Steven Mark, Pete Rubio, Linda Beum,

Mary Belli, Cathy Hamilton, Candy Kaiser

Happy Birthday Everyone!

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Nelson R. Maler, CFP®

Second Vice President - Wealth Management

Investment Management Specialist

Financial Planning Specialist

MorganStanley

1867 Williams Highway Wealth Management

Suite 209

Grants Pass, OR 97527

direct 541-244-2609

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WWN CLASSIFIED ADS Gwen Hammer: gmhammer51@gmail.com (916.257.4371) Ads are $3.00 (prepaid) for up to 25 words ($5 for up to 50 words).

Deadline is 10 days before the monthly Newcomers Luncheon (last

Tuesday of each month). Ads may/may not require your name, phone

number, address, description of the items for sale or wanted, price,

condition of item or date of event. Telephone, e-mail or write to Gwen

to place your ad. Neither WWN nor Newcomer News are responsible

for the condition of products or services offered. Check the date at the

end of your ad. Your ad runs through the month in (parentheses).

NOTE: Please make all checks out to Western Welcome

Newcomers or WWN and mail to Gwen Hammer. The address is

in your member directory.

JOSEPHINE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Do you like history? Do you like genealogy? Do you like performing

and dressing up? Join the Josephine County Historical Society. Primary

events each year: Graveyard Tour, Victorian Christmas Open House,

and a Pie and Ice Cream Social. Call the Society at 541-479-7827 or

call Cindy English at 541-476-8712. Go to: www.Jocohistorical.org

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GENERAL INFORMATION If your e-mail address has recently changed, please contact

LindaSmith (photolinda58@gmail.com) so we can update the

club’s information.

Attention all picture 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. The cost is $2.50 each.

* EVENT PHOTOS *

go to: Shutterfly.com

When the site opens, Click on "Sign In"

(upper right corner of pg)

Sign in with: westwelcome2@gmail.com

Password: newcomers

No capital letters!

Scroll down and click on "all albums".

A list of the events with photo's will show on the left hand side.

Highlight the one you'd like to see then click slideshow.

Slideshow should start in about 2 seconds. Or if you prefer you can

click on one picture at a time.

Any questions please contact: Janice Evans

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