JANUARY 2017
OUR SECOND HALF CENTURY
NEWCOMERS/LONGTIMERS
NEWS & VIEWS
Vickie’s
View
I am 59 years old
and I have so
many unanswered
questions bringing in the New
Year!!
I still haven't found
out who let the
dogs out or where
the beef is...I still
don't know how to
get to Sesame
Street, and in this
age of technology,
why doesn't Dora
just use Google
Maps? Why do all
flavors of Fruit
Loops taste exactly the same,
or just how
many licks
does it take to
get to the center of a Tootsie
Pop? Why are
eggs and light
bulbs packaged in flimsy
containers, but
batteries are
secured in
plastic that's
tough as nails? Ever buy scissors?
You need scissors
to cut into the
packaging of scissors! I still don't
understand why
there is Braille on
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The Evening With Liz Hutton
Liz Hutton, one of
the founders of the
Life in a Jar project, came to
speak to N/L
members at Old
Kinderhook on
December 12,
2016. Life in a Jar
tells the story of
Irena Sendler, a
Polish social worker that saved over
2500 Jewish children during the
Nazi occupation of
Poland. Liz and
two other girls
brought Irena
Sendler to light, as
a history project
in a small Kansas
high school in
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NEWCOMERS/LONGTIMERS
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Vickie’s View (cont’d.)
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And why do
you have to
"put your two
cents in"...but
it's only a
"penny for
your
thoughts?"
drive up ATM's
or why
"abbreviated" is
such a long word.
Why is there a "D" in
"fridge" but not in
"refrigerator"....Why
is lemon juice made
with artificial flavor
yet dish-washing liquid is made with real
lemons? Why do
they sterilize the
needle for lethal injections? And why
do you have to "put
your two cents
in"...but it's only a
"penny for your
thoughts"...where's
that extra penny go-
ing to anyway? Why
do the Alphabet
Song and Twinkle
Twinkle Little Star
have the same tune,
and why did you just
try to sing those two
previous songs? And
just what or who is
Victoria's Secret.
And what would you
do for a Klondike
bar when you know
as soon as you bite
into it, it's gonna fall
apart? Does she or
doesn't she, what?
Why do you care if I
got milk? And do
you really think I am
this witty? I actually
got this from a
friend, who stole it
from her brother's
girlfriend's uncle's
cousin's baby momma's doctor who
lived next door to an
old classmate's mailman!
The Evening With Liz Hutton (cont’d.)
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Liz Hutton
1999. They produced a short play
that has been presented across the
United States. Irena
has been deceased
since 2008, but Liz
was able to visit her
three times prior to
her death. The
book, Life in a Jar
by Jack Mayer combines the personal
stories of Liz and the
other two girls with
the story of Irena
Sendler.
The evening was
both touching, enjoyable and informative for all in attendance.
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NEWCOMERS/LONGTIMERS
toes and
vegetable. Dinner is inclusive of
February
your
Dining Out at
Phone: 555-555-5555
choice of
Fax: [email protected]
Baxter's Lakeside
Caesar or
Grille
garden
salad,
February 7 at 5 p.m.
rolls and
butter,
chocolate
brownie
with ice
Baxter's is known for their fabcream for dessert, coffee or
ulous Happy Hour in the
tea, tax and tip. All for
lounge offering special drink
$35.00 per person.
pricing and 2 for 1 appetizers. There is a flourless chocolate
To take advantage of this, we
cake option for a gluten free
will be gathering at 5 pm on
dessert, which is an additional
Tuesday, February 7. Then
$2.00. Please order this and
moving on to an always enjoy- include in your payment if this
able dinner at 6 pm. Hopefully, is your preference.
we may even arrive to enjoy a
Reservations, entree choices
few moments of the sunset as
and checks, made out to
the days lengthen.
Donna Steele, are due
The choice of entree's being
by Wednesday, February 1st.
offered is:
Please mail to
Donna Steele, 4675 Harbor
 8 oz Sirloin Steak, served
with homemade steak
Heights Lane, Osage Beach,
sauce, smashed potatoes
Mo. 65065.
and vegetable of the day.
Should schools be closed due
to weather this event will be
 Baxter's Signature Meat
Loaf, served with gravy,
rescheduled February 21st. If
smashed potatoes and
you have reserved and cannot
vegetable.
attend the rescheduled event
we will refund if notified
 Sauteed Tilapia (farm
raised in Costa Rica); this
by Wednesday, Feb. 15th.
mild fish is served with
There are no refunds for canmushrooms and red pota- cellations or no shows after
toes with a champagne
deadlines.
cream sauce and
Ok, there are rules and reguvegetable.
lations!
 Grilled Chicken Breast
topped with bacon shallot Just a word of apology for havdemi-glace, smashed pota- ing to change restaurants last
month when Jake's was unexpectedly sold to a developer
and closed. We were fortunate
to be accommodated by the
new Kilt and Clover for a
splendid Irish feast. I thank
everybody for their understanding and for all of those
who reached out to me for
clarification and information.
We did everything possible to
make people aware of the
change but were unable to
change pre-submitted newspaper articles or correct the
newsletter as it had gone to
press. I'm always happy to answer any questions and can be
reached by phone at
702-328-4505 or by email
at [email protected].
Check the Newcomer's calendar or evites for updates. Hope
to see as many members and
guests as possible at Baxter's!
2124 Bagnell Dam Blvd.
Lake Ozark, MO
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The February
16th luncheon is
at Osage National
Golf Resort. The
menu includes a
pizza and pasta buffet, with four different pizzas and red
and pesto sauces
for the pasta. Salad
and garlic bread
will be included,
along with cookies
for dessert.
The charity is
Dogwood Animal
Shelter. Please
bring supplies for
the shelter. They
would especially
like canned pate
dog food, hand sanitizer, bleach, paper
towels, and old
towels.
Where Are The Meeting Minutes?
Have you ever wondered what goes on
at www.newcomerslongtimers.com.
behind the scenes? The minutes from
Just click on the Meeting Minutes tab.
the Newcomers/Longtimers board meetings are now available on the website
Did You Ever Want to Be A Model or Be
Par t of a Fashion Show Production?
N/L Has An Oppor tunity for You!!!
Would you like to be part of an exciting fashion show? Have you always wanted to
model? Have you wanted to work behind in the scenes of the runway? How about a
significant other (or two) to escort the models? We need you! We are seeking volunteers in all roles!
Forget about that stuff that you need to be skinny or under 30! Everyone is beautiful
and there’s a place for you in the Newcomers/Longtimers Fashion Show on April 20 at
the Ozark Yacht Club. Please help make this year’s fashion show better than ever!
Perhaps you have a favorite boutique or apparel shop that would be interested in showcasing their clothing……we welcome your suggestion!!
Please e-mail Susan Akscin at [email protected] or call at 314-973-7127.
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The First 2017 N/L
Diners, Drive-Ins,
and Dives will be
held on Sunday,
January 22 at 12:30.
Our location is the
Wacky Knacky Diner
on Osage Beach
Parkway east of KK
in Osage Beach.
Please check your
E-vite for more
information.
5896 Osage Beach Parkway
Osage Beach, MO 65065
February Cards & Games
“Old Man Winter” dealt
us a blow on Cards day in
January, didn’t he? Let’s
hope he behaves on February 2nd!!
Our Menu for February 2nd: Grilled
Chicken topped with
Chardonnay Cream
Sauce, Rice Pilaf,
Glazed Carrots,
February Cards will be
held on February 2, 2017 Rolls, Chef’s Choice
of Dessert. Water,
at 10:00 a.m. at Camden
on the Lake (weather per- Coffee & Tea.
mitting). Please arrive
Speaking of weather permitting – did you know
no later than 9:45 a.m.,
so we can all start play- that ALL Newcomers/
ing at 10:00. Our rooms Longtimers events are auare in the restaurant area. tomatically cancelled if
Please use the Toad Cove the local schools are
entrance; registration ta- closed that day?
bles will be inside the
No schools = No Newcomdoors.
ers/Longtimers.
LET’S ALL KEEP OUR
FINGERS CROSSED FOR
GOOD WEATHER ON
FEBRUARY 2ND!!
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Reminders for Success!
1. To see additional information about the activity/
event click on “View Message from Host” located
right under the invitation.
2. Remember to adjust the
number to “2” if you are
bringing a guest/husband.
3. To RSVP, you must hit
“Reply” in addition to the
“Yes” or “No”
Our Second “Getting to Know You” Contest!
Our second “Getting to
Know You Contest” will
be held at the January
19 Luncheon at Camden on the Lake. The
challenge this month
will be to enter the
most popular first name
among our members.
So ladies get out those
directories and start
searching. Put your entry on a piece of paper,
make sure your name
is also on it and place
your entry in the con-
test box that will be on
the Membership table
space at the luncheon.
The entries will be reviewed for accuracy.
Of the correct entries,
one will be drawn for a
prize. You must be
present to win. Hint:
there are nine ladies
with this first name.
Congratulations and
thank you for your participation to all twenty
seven of you who found
the Christmas birthday
ladies last month. They
are Jean Fickle, Julie
Beecher, Jan Weeks,
and Mary Lunsford.
The lucky winner for
the nice prize donated
by Old Kinderhook was
Cheryl Snapp.
O n The Board
Couples Bunco
Wednesday, January 18,
5-10 p.m.
Li’l Rizzos (Outlet Mall)
Ladies Luncheon
Thursday, January 19,
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Camden on the Lake
Diners, Dives & Drive-Ins
Sunday, January 22,
12:30 p.m.
Wacky Knacky Diner
Movie Day
Tuesday, January 24,
1:00 p.m.
Wehrenberg Cinema
Bunco Day
Wednesday, January 25,
11:00 a.m.
Golden Corral
Cards & Games
Thursday, February 2,
9:30 a.m. -3 p.m.
Camden on the Lake
Happy Hour
Thursday, February 2,
4-6 p.m.
Golden Rock Winery
Dining Out
Tuesday, February 7,
5 p.m.
Baxter’s Lakeside Grille
Monthly Events
Cards & Games – 1st Thursday
Canasta, Jean Fickle 573-348-3985
Bridge, Donna Steele, 702-328-4505
Dining Out – Dates Vary
Donna Steele 702-328-4505
Luncheons – 3rd Thursday
Claudia Thomas 319-329-0880
Bunco – 4th Thursday
Pat Thompson 573-365-9126
Couples Bunco – 3rd Wednesday
Mary Ann Overkamp 314-608-8613
Dena Aaron
309-360-1172
Happy Hours – 1st Tuesday
Lois Schweiss 573-883-0237
Movie Days - - 4th Tuesday
Vee Jay Groce
573-374-0374
Diners & Dives – Dates Vary
Linda Commons
573-365-2074
Single Ladies Night – 1st Saturday
No Event in January or February
Jan Weeks
573-365-7072
NEWS & VIEWS
Newcomers/Longtimers
Contributors to this Newsletter
Vickie Faulstich, President
Claudia Thomas, 1st Vice President
Phone: 555-555-5555
Jean
Fickle, 2nd Vice President
Fax: [email protected]
Sue Bleigh, Membership Chairperson
Donna Steele, Dining Out Chairperson
Nancie Boland, Webmaster
Susan Akscin, Newsletter Editor
www.newcomerslongtimers.com
Pixs Of An Evening With Liz Hutton