April Interest Groups

Community Volunteers

Co-conveners:
Ann G. & Jaime


The April activities are falling into place for the community volunteers. The schedule for Daffodil sales still has several empty spaces and help will be greatly appreciated. We have a reputation since we sold the most of all locations last year. If you have a couple free hours to help with this project for the Cancer Society please give Ann a call (739- 0416). The dates for sales are from April 7th to closing on the 15th.


We have the names and information on our family we are helping to make Easter special for. They are a family of four and unemployment has run out recently. We will be purchasing Easter food and some extras to keep them going for a little while. Thanks to your financial support we are able to do this and represent the Newcomers club in the community.

Upcoming events

Blind Date With a Star- A annual fundraiser for The Learning Disabled Association of Newfoundland and Labrador. I do not have the actual date for this yet, (the first part of June). A real blast of an evening and we try to get at least one table of newcomers and a surprise “star” of Newfoundland joins us at an assigned restaurant for dinner. There is a tax receipt for part of the cost. For answers to your questions and to book at the Newcomers table call Ann.

Relay For Life- The annual national event has been moved to June 3rd. this year to be in line with the rest of the country. This will be at the Field House. From 7:00 pm. To 7:00 am. We can help the success of this event by, filling participant gift bags, setting up the “tent” area and by being a relay team member. Think about this, and come join us for a lot of laughs and great fun. Call Jaime or Ann for more details and to sign up.
Golf Tournament- June 17th at the Willows Golf Course. This is a fund-raiser for the School Lunch Program. Cost is $75.00 / person with a $50.00 tax receipt. This is a fun tournament set up for all levels of golfers. The tournament is followed by a BBQ at the Masonic Temple on Cathedral St., St John’s. Call to put your name on a team.

Naomi Centre Supper Club Schedule:
April 3rd Peggy Taylor
Hana Semerad

April 17th VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

May1st Gaye Duff- Laing
Volunteer needed









Hi Tea

Convener: Peggy Taylor

This first Wednesday HI TEA will be held at Auntie Crae’s, 130 Water Street.
April 5th at 1:30 pm is coming soon after this newsletter is sent out, so make your plans TODAY! Join the ladies for a warm, cozy spot of tea or coffee and most certainly some stimulating conversation! Everyone is welcome, but please let Peggy know if you will attend. Hi Tea is a great place to unwind after a busy morning. Bring a new neighbour if you have one.
























Winter Walkers

Convener: Peggy

Winter Walkers meets on Wednesday mornings at 9 am at the MUN field house. Join us for a refreshing walk around the indoor, climate-controlled track and watch those pounds just melt off! Parking off Elizabeth Ave is free and it’s only a twoney to get your dose of exercise. Come one, come all.
























Out To Lunch

Convener: Millie

Friday, April 28th at 12:00 Basho Fusion Restaurant (across from Magnum & Steins) on Duckworth St. Please call Millie at 579-2957 or email milliefoley@nl.rogers.com before April 26th. Please note I am off to Tokyo April 11 - 25th and hope to bring back a special guest to join us for lunch.

Read a review of Basho Fusion restaurant here


Book Notes

Convener: Roberta

Tuesday April 11th at Mary-Ellen’s home

Book for April: The Wreckage by Michael Crummy

Our book this month was the controversial "A Million Little Pieces" by James Frey. The story is supposed to be an autobiographical account of James Frey's six weeks in a treatment facility for alcohol and drug rehabilitation. The controversy surrounding this book was based on a report that the "truth" in the story may not be the total truth. Our group discussed at length whether he wrote a "collective non-fiction" and embellished the story for literary/artistic reasons or whether he wrote a fiction and published and marketed it as a non-fiction story for his own personal financial gain. Despite this controversy we had an extremely lively discussion about the content and the writing style of the book. In addition, many of us were able to share our personal experiences with how someone with substance abuse had impacted our life. Our group rated this book a 7 out of 10. Most people said they enjoyed it, and found it to be a page-turner. Some comments were: "it was extremely well written, almost poetic, and "he had a way of bringing you into the world of an addict", "didn't like the content" "was bored with the graphic details.”

Get ahead on reading Book Notes reads!

May: Fountainhead by Ayn Rand


Golf Gang

Convener: Marie

For the month of April it’s important that we do some extra walking either at the Field House or outdoors. Stretch those legs and backs in preparation for plenty of walking and lugging clubs on our Newfoundland courses.
We will continue to meet at Rob’s for practice with a warm coffee and some golf chat at Chapters after.
Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. as usual.
There is still room for at least 3 more ladies to take lessons in May. Please e-mail me a.s.a.p. if you want to join us. If there are more, I can still book a fourth time slot.























Newcomers Tennis

Conveners: Sandi & Roberta

Please join us for some social tennis and a coffee at Greenbelt Tennis Centre every Friday from 9 am-10:30 am. We are a friendly group and welcome players of all abilities. We will set up a clinic or series of lessons for those who are new to tennis or haven't played in years. If you are a seasoned player we can facilitate matches and introduce you to the Tennis leagues at the club. If you are interested please contact Roberta or Sandi so we can get your name on the email list and organize any clinic or lessons as needed.


Games Night

Games Night will be at Peggy's home Friday, April 28th, 7:30 p.m. Bring the beverage of your choice, snacks will be provided. Game is Hostess’ choice, and we always manage to have great fun, no matter what the game! Please call Peggy for details for RSVP and directions! Come one, come all! No experience necessary.

Bible Study

Convener: Marie

12 Paddy Dobbin Drive, St. John’s
9.30 a.m. Tuesday, April 11th

Study: The Purpose Driven Life.
Bring along a Bible, notebook and pen.

Get Together Crafts

Convener: Jaime

The Craft Group continues to meet every Thursday morning from 9 to 12 at Sobey’s at Merrymeeting Road.

We have just finished our Iceberg wall hanging project and are discussing a project for the coming weeks. Andrea has offered to lead us into another amazing quilting project, a lighthouse picture. We will start this project around the middle of May. All of our projects are open to all and no previous experience is necessary!

Join us anytime, you can bring your own projects or join us for a group project. Not into crafting? Just come for a cup of coffee and a chat!