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APEX NEWCOMERS & FRIENDS CLUB
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FEBUARY 2015
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 2nd 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 2 visits to any function before joining. The annual non-refundable
dues are $25.00 per year plus a donation of $2.00 at each meeting to help defray the cost of hospitality and
building use. An additional fee of $7.50 will be charged for those people requesting a copy of the newsletter
be mailed to them. SPECIAL: Bring a friend to the general meeting and receive 2 entries into the door prize
drawing!
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and New Year’s celebration!! Sadly, we had to cancel the
January Meeting, due to the icy roads. A REMINDER—ONE OF THE RULES OF THE CLUB, AND IT IS
LISTED IN THE NEWSLETTER AND BY-LAWS, WE DO CANCEL A MEETING IF THE WAKE
SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED OR HAVE A DELAY OF ANY SCHOOL OPENING TIME! Sorry for those
who did not remember or did not know about the rule. Several guests were going to attend, and I hope they
attend in February.
Sharon and Pat (and many members) have been busy giving the Quilt Raffle tickets out to members to begin
selling. If you have not received your tickets and attend the February meeting, please be sure to pick up your
tickets, so Sharon does not have to mail the tickets out. The quilt will be raffled off at the auction on April
8th.
Several members delivered useful items to the USO before Christmas. In their letter of thanks to the Club,
the USO had several requests. The USO provides many services to members of the US Military—Active
Duty, National Guard, Reserve, retirees—and their families. If you are not familiar with their services, look
them up online: WWW.USO-NC.ORG. Their requests are:
A group to provide meals to feed the growing number of traveling Marines on Tuesdays;
A sewing group to sew neck pillows for travelers. Contact Eileen for the link to a pattern;
And a pattern for Christmas stockings—it is not too early, they say, to plan for next Christmas.
Another member is going to tour the USO through another organization and plans to bring playing cards with
her. Eleanor S & I received a tour when we brought them the Club donation last June. We would be glad to
arrange a tour for any member interested. Just be certain to let us know you would like to attend when we
bring this year’s donation in June.
I received a letter from a woman who has recently moved to Wake Forest. She does not drive and is looking
to make acquaintances from the area, by letter, phone, or visit. Please contact me for her information if you
are interested.
APEX NEWCOMERS & FRIENDS CLUB
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FEBRUARY 2015
The next few months will be very interesting: April 8th is the date of our auction—our big moneymaker for
the donations we give out in May/June. We always have many wonderful gifts to auction off, so please plan
to attend and bring your checkbook along with you. Also, we will begin the process of looking for a new
slate of many of the officers, so we will first need a Nominating Committee—think about being on that
committee. May 13th is the date of our Picnic, again at the Apex Community Park, the large shelter, using the
Laura Duncan entrance. There is plenty of room for tennis, bocce, and other lawn games. Husbands or
partners are invited to attend also. February is the month of Valentine’s Day, President’s Day, and Ash
Wednesday. Hope to see you on February 11th.
As ever,
Bette F., President
PROGRAM COORDINATORS: Anne G. and Carolyn C.
Location: CC Jones Bldg, 309 Holleman St., Apex
Next meeting Feb. 11th, @ 9:30 A.M. Our program will feature Matt Hunter, Apex Police Department. He
will speak about Fraud Awareness.
PHOTOGRAPHY & SCRAPBOOK: Judy S. & Susan A.
Judy S. asks anyone who is at a function where she is not in attendance to feel free to take pictures. You can
email digital pictures to Judy.
MEMBERSHIP – Coordinators: Frances H. & Shirley M.
Our total membership is 76 members. If you have not picked up your 2014-2015 directory, please do so.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Western Wake Crisis Ministry: Coordinator: Judy M.
Thank you for all that you did for Western Wake Crisis Ministry last year. This year the need is still there for
rice, canned meat, toilet paper, and all staples. I know that we will continue to support them. Thank you
again.
Red Cross: Coordinator: Eleanor S.
VOLUNTEERS ARE ALWAYS NEEDED
Our Newcomers & Friends Club provides 2 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. You need to complete an application before volunteering the first time. These forms will be on the table
to sign during the general meeting. Blood donors are always needed. Walk-ins are accepted.
Friday, Feb. 6th
Canteen: Anne T.
Greeter: Carolyn C.
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BROOKRIDGE ASSISTED LIVING: Coordinator: Eleanor S.
We made our monthly visit January 14 and Susan A. had all pictures taken when we did the presentation of
gifts. She will exhibit them at our February meeting and then distribute them to the residents. Thank you
for all items. They are asking for baseball hats again. I do have some and will distribute them possibly in
March.
FUNDRAISING Coordinators: Sharon V. & Pat. H.
As you all know, Mother Nature decided to be contrary for the January meeting and we were not able to
distribute the raffle tickets. I have seen some members at different times and given them their tickets, but the
rest of you all will receive them at the February meeting. Anyone who has received their tickets can turn
their money and ticket stubs in at this meeting also. As I have previously said please keep saving your gently
used items for the auction in April. Bring them to the March meeting. At that time we will take them to
Eleanor S.' home to be stored until we organize them for the auction.
ACTIVITIES
ART 101: Coordinator: Betty S.
Thursday, Feb. 5th, @ 1:00 p.m. at the Halle Arts Center.
BOOK CLUB: Coordinator: Sterling S. and Judy L.
Fri., Feb. 20th, @ 1:00 pm. till 3:00 pm. at Cambridge Village. We will be reading Fever by Mary Beth
Keane.
BOOK EXCHANGE Coordinator: Elaine Cl.
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
hardcover book you really enjoyed and would like to share, feel free to bring it.
BOLIVIA (Tuesday) Coordinator: Eleanor S. Meets every other Tuesday at 1:00 pm.
Feb. 3rd - Host: Anne G.
Feb 17th - Host: Dot L.
BOLIVIA (Wednesday) Coordinator: Kate D. (Meets 1st, 3rd, & 5th Wednesdays) at 1:00 pm.
Feb. 4th – Host: Barbara C.
Feb. 18th - Host: Betty S.
BREAKFAST Coordinator: Dorothy L.
Monday, Feb. 23rd, @ 9:45 a.m. IHOP, Beaver Creek Commons, Apex
DINNER Coordinator: Nancy E. Please call no later than Tuesday.
Thursday, Feb. 26th, @ 6:30 p.m. Chef’s Palette, 3460 Ten-Ten Rd., Cary
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GAME NIGHT Coordinator: Anne T.
Saturday, @ 7:00 p.m. Host: TBA We are in need of a host for Feb. Please call Anne T. if you would
like to volunteer. Please let us know you are coming.
Participants bring their own drinks and an appetizer or dessert.
LUNCH Coordinators: Eleanor M. & Carol G.
Monday, Feb. 16th, @11:15 a.m. Briggs, 1040 Tryon Rd, Cary, 919-859-2151
MEN’S NIGHT OUT Coordinator: Tony P.
Feb. 6th @ 6:15 p.m. Host: Anne & Bob S.
Men play cards, and spouses usually go to the movies then finish the night with refreshments at the home of
the host.
SPECIAL EVENTS Coordinator: Eileen K., Beulah B. & Eleanor S. Call to reserve.
Tuesday Feb. 10th , Barn Dinner Theater, OddCouple, Tickets $36
This classic comedy is about a divorced slob Oscar Madison and fastidious and depressed Felix Unger, who
has just been separated from his wife and ultimately decide to room together with hilarious results. Sorry,
but I am filled up for this and can get no more tickets. However, I am taking names for a waiting list in case
someone cancels.
Thursday, March 12th , Sanford Temple Theater, Ring of Fire, Tickets $21
The world Johnny Cash created in his songs. Three dozen songs from the Man in Black’s songbook are
performed to depict the rough-hewn fabric of rural Americana. Tickets for this are now gone, but I am taking
a waiting list.
Saturday, April 18th, Raleigh Memorial Auditorium , Swan Lake, Matinee Performance, Tickets, less than
$30. Throughout the centuries of classical ballet, no work more completely defines the art form than Swan
Lake. It tells the story of a princess who is turned into a swan by an evil sorcerer’s curse, the prince who falls
in love with her, and the evil sorcerer’s daughter who lures the prince into being unfaithful. Scored by the
immortal Tchaikovsky.
TREATS & TALENTS Coordinator: Gerry W.
February 27th , @ 9:30 a.m. Decorative vase or candle holders.
CARING & SHARING Coordinator: Shirley H.
Please contact Shirley if you know of anyone in the hospital or has had a death in their family, and she will
send a card from the members.
HOSPITALITY Coordinator: Anne S. & Judy S.
Treats for Feb. meeting: Judy L., Eleanor H., Carol G., Billie S., Eleanor M., Judy S., Georgiana F., Diane
E., Pat C., Eileen K.
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FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS
Feb. 2 – Eleanor S. Feb. 4 – Shirley M.
Feb. 9 – Annette D.
Feb. 9 – Sonja W.
Feb. 17 – Angelean W.
Feb. 20 – Barbara C.
Feb. 22 – Christine M.
NEXT BOARD MEETING
Wednesday, Feb. 18th, @ 9:30 a.m. Host: Roberta C.
IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO CALL THE COORDINATOR IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND ANY ACTIVITY FOR WHICH YOU
HAVE SIGNED UP.
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
The meeting will be cancelled if the Wake County Public Schools are closed or have a delayed opening due
to weather conditions.
SPONSORS
Daniels Florist, 2829 Jones Franklin Rd., Swift Creek Shopping Plaza, Raleigh, NC 27606. Phone (919) 8511500. They will continue to supply a floral arrangement for our monthly meetings.
Apex Chamber of Commerce. We are a member of the Apex Chamber of Commerce, 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 as well as 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 visit to
find out more about the town you now call home.
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APEX NEWCOMERS & FRIENDS CLUB
FEBRUARY 2015
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
2
3 Bolivia
1:00 p.m.
4 Bolivia 1:00
p.m.
5 Art 1:00
p.m.
6 Red Cross
Men’s Night
6:15 p.m.
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8
9
10
Barn
Theater
11 Gen.
Meeting 9:30
a.m.
Brookridge
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13
14
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16 Lunch
11:15 a.m.
17 Bolivia
1:00 p.m.
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Book Club
1:00 p.m.
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23 Breakfast
9:45 a.m.
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18 Board
Meeting 9:30
a.m.
Bolivia 1:00
p.m.
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26 Dinner
6:30 p.m.
27 Treats &
Talents 9:30
a.m.
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APEX NEWCOMERS & FRIENDS CLUB
MARCH 2015
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Saturday
1
2
3
4 Bolivia 1:00
p.m.
5 Art 1:00
p.m.
6 Red Cross
Men’s Night
6:15 p.m.
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8
9
10 Bolivia
1:00 p.m.
11 Gen.
Meeting 9:30
a.m.
12 Temple
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14
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Theater