APEX NEWCOMERS &
FRIENDS CLUB
JANUARY 2012
Apex Newcomers & Friends Club (ANFC) is a not-for-profit social organization. ANFC promotes interest in local, civic, cultural and service programs. General Meetings are the second Wednesday of each month (September through May) at the C. C. Jones Building, 309 Holleman Street, Apex at 9:30 a.m.
Prospective members
are welcome to try two visits to any function before joining. The annual non-refundable dues are $25.00
per year plus a donation of $2.00 each meeting to help defray the cost of
hospitality and building use.
I am writing this in mid-December so I don’t know what I got for Christmas. I do know that it won’t be coal as my son-in-law is a BIG Christmas shopper. We always get a “wacky” gift that we must open before even venturing near the gifts. It is something we MUST wear throughout the opening of presents. He will never grow up!!!!
But first, what a wonderful turnout we had for our Christmas dinner at Bellini’s. I do hope we all had a good time. My meal was wonderful, and I had a delightful time. Then on to our meeting; the Apex Singers (or Sinners—inside joke if you were at the meeting) were just great. They entertained us for about a half-hour, and I can see how they won the awards they have received. They were very good. Then the cookies!!!!! Wow, I don’t think we ever had so many. Along with the food that was donated, WWCC certainly had their supply of food replenished. Good job everyone. The spirit of Christmas certainly was spread with all of your generosity.
We will start the New Year off and running. I am excited about the quilt as we have some volunteers already signed up to help us “sit” at designated stores in the area.
Again, the money we raise will go toward our charities.
Eleanor says, “May you all have a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year”.
As ever,
Eleanor Staats,
President
MEMBERSHIP NOTICE – Mary D. (919) 909-9744 and Aurelia C. (919) 372-1984
An addendum to the 2011-2012 Directory will be available at the January meeting. If you are not able to make the meeting, please have someone pick up a copy for you. Thanks.
APEX NEWCOMERS & FRIENDS CLUB
JANUARY 2012
ATTENTION!!! Clarification on the $2.00 monthly fee: bringing in food for hospitality OR bringing items for Western Wake Crisis Ministry does not eliminate the need to pay the $2.00 fee.
SUGGESTION BOX: Ideas for possible programs or charitable
contributions should be presented to the Board for consideration. After going over all the requests, the Board
will consider several and present them to the members for final approval.
PICTURES: Check out the new pictures recently posted on our web site. Judy S. asks anyone who is at a function where she is not in attendance to feel free to take pictures.
PROGRAM Coordinators: Bette F. (919) 812-1835 & Sandy V. (919) 467-9927
Jan. 11th @ 9:30 am. Location: CC Jones Bldg., 309 Holleman St., Apex
January’s program will feature Debbie Moose, Author and
Food Columnist.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Western Wake Crisis Ministry: Coordinator: Alice V. (919)
303-7516
Our Newcomers
cookies and tins weighed in at 131 pounds at Western Wake Crisis Ministry! Very impressive! Plus regular food at almost 50 pounds and $27 in cash. Thanks Newcomers.
Special needs this
month are: canned meats, mac &
cheese, rice, dried beans. Any
nutritious foods and cash donations are always needed.
Red Cross: Anne T. (919) 362-6341 VOLUNTEERS ARE ALWAYS NEEDED
Our Newcomers & Friends Club provides two volunteers on the first Friday of each month to work as a Greeter or in the Canteen at the Cary Blood Center, 3700 Regency Parkway. The work hours are 7:40 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Donors are always needed. Please call (919) 231-1602, Ext. 422 for an appointment. Walk-ins are accepted.
Jan. 6th Greeter:. Canteen:
BOOK CLUB: Coordinator: Pat C. (919) 387-3655 or cell (919) 744-9443
Jan. 20th@ 1:00 pm. Host: Cambridge Village. Books for the month include The Whistling Season by Ivan Doig and House Rules by Jodi Picoult.
BOOK EXCHANGE Coordinator: Elaine C.
(919) 621-2040
Check out the “box of books” at the next meeting, and bring your discarded books to share with the group. Remember, you do not have to return them; you just take them, share and enjoy. If you have found a hard cover book you really enjoyed and would like to share, feel free to bring it.
APEX NEWCOMERS & FRIENDS
CLUB
JANUARY 2012
BREAKFAST Coordinator: Dorothy L. (919) 290-2803.
Jan. 16th @ 10:15 am. Mimi’s, Cary Town Center
BOLIVIA (AM GROUP) Coordinator: Eleanor S. (919) 363-5490. Every other Tuesday at 9:30 AM.
Jan. 3rd – Host: Pat E. Jan. 17th – Host: Dorothy L. Jan. 31st –
Host: Judy Ep.
BOLIVIA (PM GROUP) Coordinator: Kate D. (919) 303-3779 (Meets 1st, 3rd, & 5th Wednesdays) at 1:00
Jan. 4th – Host: Elaine C. Jan. 18th – Host: Betty S.
DINNER Coordinator: Nancy E. (919) 303-4868 Please call to reserve two days in advance.
Jan. 26th @ 6:00 pm. Daniels, Hwy 55, Apex
GAME NIGHT
Jan. 21st @ 7:30 pm. Host: TBA
LUNCH Coordinator: Barb C. (919) 629-2267 & Georgiana F. (919) 468-9647. Call two days in advance to reserve.
Jan. 25th
@ 12:00 pm. Location: TBA. Sign up at Jan.
general meeting.
MEN’S NIGHT OUT Coordinator: Tony P. (919) 303-4868
Jan. 6th @6:30 pm. Host: Linda & Sterling S.
Feb. 3rd
@ 6:30 pm. Host: Judy &
Ray S.
Please call two days prior to event. Spouses usually go to the movies and finish the night with refreshments
at the home of the host.
MOVIES
Coordinator: Marcy S. (919) 267-4083
SPECIAL EVENTS Coordinators: Barbara K. (919) 387-1902 and Betty S. (914) 980-3063
Thurs., Jan. 19 @ 11:00 am. We will meet at Lowes Foods, Hwy. 55 and Olive Chapel Rd. We will carpool for lunch and Thieves Market, Raleigh, where treasures are found…in furniture, antiques, jewelry…over 80 booths filled with nostalgia and that special purchase.
NEW
WEBSITE: WWW.APEXWEATHER.COM
The Apex Chamber of
Commerce has started a new website not only for local weather but to list
what’s going on around town. Check it
out.
APEX NEWCOMERS & FRIENDS
CLUB
JANUARY 2012
TREATS & TALENTS Coordinator: Bette F. (919) 812-1835, Anne S. (919) 267-4083
Friday Jan. 27th @10 am. Host: TBA
CARING & SHARING Coordinator: Shirley H. (919) 387-0368
Sue and Mary H can use any help you can spare in providing rides to the doctor’s office and preparing meals. Email Mary at: marywheels@aol.com or call.
HOSPITALITY Coordinator: Anne G. (919) 372-0568 and Carolyn C. (919) 303-8190
January Snacks for general meeting:
Bette F., Theresa B., Aileen S., Shirley M., Martha S., Wendy B., Marge W., Gail O.
JANUARY BIRTHDAYS
Elaine C. – Jan. 17 Anne G. – Jan. 20 Shirley H. – Jan. 29
NEXT BOARD MEETING
Jan. 18th @ 9:30 am. Host: TBA
INCLEMENT WEATHER
POLICY
In the event the Wake County Public Schools are closed or have a delayed opening due to weather conditions on the day of a meeting, the meeting will be cancelled.
SPONSORS
Abloomin’ Garden Florist: Each month Abloomin’ Garden Florist on the corner of Hwy. 55 and James Street provides a floral arrangement.
Apex Chamber of Commerce. Thank you to the Apex Chamber of Commerce for their continued support; your one stop for Apex information. The Apex Chamber of Commerce, located in the Historic Trail Depot, at 220 North Salem Street has the map of Apex and the Raleigh, Durham and North Carolina maps. They have a calendar of events for the state as well as the town of Apex. Along with apartment guides, the Apex Community Guide has a wealth of information including the history of Apex, and a quick reference section with telephone numbers to everything needed to get started in Apex. Local newspapers are also available! All information at the Chamber is free! Visit their website at: www.apexchamber.com or come visit and find out more about the town you now call home. Apex Newcomers & Friends Club, c/o Apex Chamber of Commerce, 220 N. Salem Street, Apex, NC 27502
For further information, call our Membership Chairperson at 909-9744.
APEX NEWCOMERS & FRIENDS CLUB
JANUARY 2012
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4 Bolivia 1:00pm |
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10 Bolivia 9:30 am |
11 General Mtg.
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16 Breakfast 10:15 |
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18 Bolivia 1:00 pm |
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20 Book Club 1:00 pm |
21 Game Nite 7:30 pm |
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24 Bolivia 9:30 am |
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26 Dinner 6:30 pm |
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