June 2006 Interest Groups

Community Volunteers
Co-conveners: Ann G. & Jaime

The last meeting for the community volunteers will be held on Wednesday, May 31 at 10:30am at Jaime Enachescu’s house, followed by a pot luck luncheon. There is still room to participate in our June events, Blind Date with a Star, Relay for Life and the Golf Tournament, details of these events are:

Blind Date with a Star – The annual fundraiser for The Learning Disabled Association of Newfoundland and Labrador, on June 13^th at 6:30 pm at the Fairmont. The cost is $100.00 per person with a tax receipt for at least $40.00. If you are interested, please call Jaime at 722-3947.

Relay for Life – This annual national event for the Cancer Society will be on June 3^rd from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am at the Field House in St. John’s. Come and join our team for lots of laughs, fun and friendship while taking turns in walking around the track! Call or Email Jaime.

Golf Tournament – This fundraiser for the school lunch program is on June 17^th at the Willow’s Golf Course. Cost is $75.00 per person with a $50 tax receipt. This is a best ball tournament, great for all levels of golfers. The tournament is followed by a barbeque at the Masonic Temple on Cathedral Street, St. John’s. Call Ann to add your name to the men’s or women’s teams. Connie will be making up the teams.

Naomi Centre Supper Club:

May 29^th – Volunteers needed

Rugby Game – International Rugby comes to St. John’s on August 12^th. Canada will host U.S.A. in a qualifying match for the 2007 Rugby World Cup. For ticket information including VIP reservations, Call Rick.

Book Notes

Convener: Roberta

Tuesday June 13^th @ 10:30am at Andrea’s home

Final Meeting: Potluck lunch bring your favourite salad/dessert with recipe. Also bring a gently used book wrapped for a gift exchange.

Book for June: An Equal Music by Vikram Seth

Our book this month was The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand. The story takes place in New York in the 1920’s. The story portrays the life and works of two architects Howard Roake and Peter Keating. The author has used these two characters to contrast the philosophies of Individualism/Objectivism versus the Collective good/Subjectivism.

Our group rated this book a 7.6 out of 10. Most people agreed that the characters in the story were not very likeable. However the general consensus was that the characters clearly portrayed the philosophical viewpoints they were meant to portray in the story. Some comments were, “way too dramatic in the writing,” “excellent character development”, “a deep and memorable book, made you think”.

Hi Tea

The first Wednesday Newcomers' Club Hi Tea will be held on Wednesday, June 7.

This month's hostess will be Rhonda L. Her lovely home is located in St. Phillips. RSVP to Rhonda to let her know you are coming. Please contact Peggy T. if you need a ride or have any other questions about our club. Newcomers welcomes all women who are new to the St. John's area who want to meet other ladies who come from away. If you are new to the area and need to meet new friends, give us a call!


Walkers’ Group

Convener: Peggy T

WALKERS GROUP? We have been trying to walk around Quidi Vidi Lake daily at 8:15 am. We meet at the dog park parking lot and go once around weather permitting.


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 will continue to meet every Thursday at Sobey’s on Merrymeeting Road from 9 -12.

Jaime

Newcomers Tennis

Fridays, 9-11 a.m. Greenbelt Tennis Club 114 Newtown Road

Convenors: Sandi F. & Roberta

Please join us for some social tennis and a coffee at Greenbelt Tennis Center 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 Sandie so we can get your name on the email list and organize any clinic or lessons as needed.


Golf Gang

Convenor: Marie

Hoping there will be some interest in a small tournament at Black Duck June 5th. Details in my next e-mail once I have heard from you all.

Lessons will be over by now, so I hope you will make a concerted effort to get out there and golf at least once, perhaps twice a week. Thanks to all of you who participated and I look forward to golfing with you in the near future.

If Connie is still in the city over most of the summer, I will ask her to send e-mails regarding any tee times that she books. Have a wonderful summer with more sun than you can stand!!