It’s July and summer is in full swing. Enjoy your time with grandkids, family, picnics, and pool and lake time or just getting away!

Our Special Interest Groups continue to meet during the summer months except for Take a Hike. It will return in September when the weather is a bit cooler. We have a new group beginning this month, Hand Knee and Foot. Please check the monthly calendar in this newsletter (p. 4) for the day and time for this new activity as well as all of our other activities.

We need some help in a couple of areas: Nancy, our Parliamentarian, has moved. That position needs to be filled as soon as possible. The parliamentarian oversees the operations of the board and helps us stay on track with our by-laws. This year we need to review our by-laws so it is especially important to fill this position. Please let Kari or Carol know if you are interested in helping.

We have some board positions that will need to be filled for next year. Please consider volunteering for one of the open board positions. Those board positions include two Presidents, two 1st Vice Presidents, Treasurer and Parliamentarian. Contact Kari or Carol if you are interested in one of these positions or with any questions about the duties of the positions.

Every two years the Club needs to vote for a charity to support with our donations. The Board has selected three charities from recommendations made by Club members. They are Midlands Orphan Relief, Harvest Hope Food Bank and Pawmetto Lifeline. Nancy and Pat will invite representatives from these organizations to present information about their charities at our August luncheon. Our members will vote in October to determine which charity the Newcomers’ Club will support in 2026-2027.

We are always open to suggestions and solutions. We welcome your input.

Your 2025 Co-Presidents,
Carol & Kari