Interest Groups

Community Volunteers

Wednesday 16th November, 10:00 a.m
June's home
All welcome, call for directions and to confirm

Co-conveners: Ann G. & Jaime E.

The Community Volunteers are well into the plans for the year, with lots of on going activities that your help with would be gladly received. We are presently knitting scarves for the girls at Naomi Centre for in the Santa Bags. Extra knitters would be wonderful as we are only halfway to the final number. Naomi Centre’s Supper Club (the donated meal, two people prepare for twelve) is covered for the month of November. December has openings yet, call Ann or Jaime to volunteer.

We are making Christmas for a needy family again this year, and will be getting a family of three. The actual family will not be assigned until the first part of November. At the November Social we will have the sign up sheets for their wish list, as well as the cash donation box for the groceries. This is a great way to share with a less fortunate family and to get us in the Christmas spirit. The committee is hoping to organize a table of Newcomers at the Festival of the Trees. It is on December 1st at the Delta Hotel, tickets a $100.00 with a tax receipt for $50.00. If you are interested in attending, call us and we’ll be glad to have you join us. We also plan to help with the bagging of the trees for transport the day after the event. Anyone able to help this way please let us know.

Naomi Centre Supper Club Schedule:

November 14th
Mhorag
Andrea A.

November 28th
Basia
Mary-Ellen

December 12th looking for volunteers

Book Notes
November 8th, 9:30am
Mary-Ellen’s home
Book: We Need to Talk about Kevin by Lionel Shriver

Co-conveners: Mary & Roberta

October’s Review

We read a non-fiction book called The Seven Daughters of Eve by Bryan Sykes. Bryan Sykes is a well-known research geneticist and a professor of human genetics at the University of Oxford. In his research, Sykes traces back the genetic “beginning” of Europe through the mitochondrial DNA. This particular DNA molecule is passed down through the maternal line (both sons and daughters will inherit this DNA from their mother only). Sykes uses this knowledge to trace the genetic makeup all the way back to seven prehistoric women. Sykes was successful in taking a very complicated subject and presenting it in a fashion that can be understood by the lay person. Although this is classified as non-fiction, Sykes takes the liberty of embellishment at the end of the book when he is describing the seven women and their social situations. Our club gave this book a rating of 6 out of 10. Some comments from the group were: “enjoyed it”, “really liked it”, “author excited about his research, but didn’t find it credible”, “liked it, but expectations not met”.

Thank you Roberta for hosting the meeting.

Other Recommended Reading: Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom

The Lady and the Unicorn by Tracy Chevalier


Winter Walkers

Convener: Peggy T.

Come along to the MUN gymnasium and join the walkers each Thursday morning at 9 am. We usually walk for an hour, do some sit ups, and occasionally lift some weights, depending on who is there. It costs two dollars to use the WORKS facility track and parking off Elizabeth Avenue is free. Call Peggy for info at any time.
Don't miss out on exercise....no excuses, just do it!


Out To Lunch

18th November 12 noon Our next luncheon will be at Mickey Quinn's Restaurant in the Delta Hotel. After a relaxing lunch we will view the Christmas Trees. (For details see Festival of Trees on p.2) RSVP by Nov. 16th. Any questions ladies give me a call or email me: Millie F.


Couples’ Activities
Convener: Andrea D.

There were 15 of us for the potluck dinner evening and a good time was had by all. The food was delicious; many thanks to the cooks. I was hoping to book dinner theatre for November but weekends are sold out. December is too busy for most people to commit to another evening out, so we won’t meet again until January. I will try to book Spirit of Newfoundland Dinner Theatre for late January. Any suggestions you have are appreciated.

Hi Tea

This month's First Wednesday Coffee will be held at 1 p.m. in the picturesque community of St. Philips at the equally beautiful new home of long time member June . Everyone is welcome to join us for a cup of warm brew, to chat about the day's events and of course, look out the windows and enjoy the view! Please let June know you are coming. We always have an enjoyable time at Hi Tea, so bring your friends.

Newcomers Tennis

Fridays, 9-11 a.m. Greenbelt Tennis Club 114 Newtown Road
Conveners: Sandi F. & Roberta

If you are interested in playing social tennis with the Newcomers’ group, meet us Fridays at 9am for a warm-up, playing or lesson from 9:30-10:30. Usually we have a coffee after our session. All level of players are welcome. For more information contact either Sandi or Roberta co-conveners of Tennis.

Computer Group

Check your email for the upcoming venues. Dates can be found in the calendar at the back of the newsletter. Questions? Contact Pia.

Film Group

Our next meeting time will be the regular one of the last Wednesday evening in the month - Wed. 30th. This will be at the Avalon cinemas, more specifically, close to the top of the escalators, at 6:30. Films can be reviewed at the Empire Theatres web site - or turn up and see!

I also have a schedule for the MUN cinema series of which I have seen one film so far. It was the most beautiful film I have seen for a couple of years! I can copy this if requested, it is also available at www.mun.ca/cinema. There are 6 more of these non-mainstream films for the year. The tickets are $8 and you must get there at 6pm in order to secure a seat! ( 7-9 pm screenings). Screening weekly. Please direct confirmations to Basia if you intend to meet the group for Wednesday, 30th. November. Thank you. See you soon ! Karen

Games Night

Friday night November 4th at 7 pm will be the SECOND big games night! Mary-Ellen will host this month's wild and wacky girls' night out event! Bring a favorite beverage and play hostess' choice games for the evening. Good fun for everyone! Please RSVP to Mary-Ellen , so she'll know how many chairs to put round the table! All are welcome.

Gardener’s Forum

For all those who love to rejuvenate in gardening mode. There are quite a few of us so make yourself known, share your interest and find out how it’s done in N.L! This is a group for pooling information, contacts and sources. Get on the list to hear about open gardens in the summer and lunches in the winter! Please contact Karen P.

Get Together Crafts

The craft group is meeting every Thursday morning from 9 – 12 in the Sobey’s store on Topsail Road (just past the Village Mall). Under the expert guidance of Andrea we finished the rag quilt for the Festival of Trees Silent Auction, it turned out very nice. Thank you to all who participated in this project. We are looking at some group projects for the coming months, if you are interested in any of our projects, feel welcome to join us, we welcome everyone, you do not need to be “member” of the group to drop by!
Jaime

Bible Study

Convener: Marie H.

Very informal discussions about spiritual matters. If I call myself a Christian, what does that look like on a day to day basis? Call Marie for dates and place. Time is usually 10 am.