This month:
WED Nov 2 7:30pm WeekNITE ESCAPE
Yoga, Wine & Chocolate
MON Nov 7 7:30pm BUNCO
THURS Nov 10 7:30pm BOOK CLUB
THURS Nov 17 12pm LUNCH BUNCH @Redstone, Burlington
MON Nov 21 10:00am COFFEE TALK @ Great Harvest Bread
Presidents’ Notes
Dear Lovely Newcomers!
We hope you are enjoying a beautiful fall in New England and that your lawns are recovering from our hot, dry summer! Fingers crossed for a mild winter??
We are currently working on our membership directory to be distributed via email to current members. New this year, we hope to include the names of any babysitters in your family whom families with young children might call on. Look for an email soon asking permission to include your contact information in the directory.
We hope you enjoy our November events. And as always, we welcome you to email us with questions and suggestions.
LNC Co-Presidents: April Smith & Alli Smith
execs@lexingtonma-newcomers.com
WeekNITE Escape
Yoga & Wine & Chocolate (oh my!)
WED Nov 2 @ 7:30pm
embodyFitness: 18 Adams St., Burlington, MA (just past Lexington town line) http://www.embodyfitness.net/
Cost: $15 Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/weeknight-escapes-yoga-wine-and-chocolate-tickets-28676116035
Questions: Email lesleysegal@hotmail.com
How do you pick the best item among this delightful trio? Don’t bother. Have all three by joining us for this super relaxing, expertly cued, full body stretch. Then top it off with a congratulatory glass of wine and homemade chocolate. Can you say no? Yoga portion runs 70 minutes at room temperature. Bring a mat if you have one. Après yoga refreshments provided: wine, chocolate, fruit and seltzer.
Like information?
Join a listserv—a group of people with a common interest connected via email. Last month we told you about our listserv, the Yahoo group LNC_MA. But there are tons of others you can join in the area. If you’re a parent, join lexParents. Gardener? Get some tips from lexingtongardening. Have stuff you want to give away? Try LexingtonMaReUseIt. And then for all things Lexington, there’s just, Lexington. For a list of all the local listservs and how to join them, visit: www.lexgrassroots.org/email-lists.html.
Bunco! (& Left-Right-Center)
MON Nov 7
7:30pm—schmoozing begins
8:15pm—gameplay begins
Bring: $5 ante for Bunco; $3 for L-R-C (exact change appreciated!); and a beverage or snack to share.
RSVP: email kessacoleman@gmail.com for location details.
About the Games:
Bunco is an entertaining, simple dice game, with no experience required. It’s played in multiple rounds with players alternating turns rolling the dice to match the target number. Whoever wins the most rounds is the overall winner. And because players rotate tables, it is a great way to meet and chat with different people. Left-Right-Center is an even simpler game, faster moving than Bunco, and is played at the end of the evening. Did we mention there’s no experience required?
Help Wanted!
Many hands make light work—and we could use some hands. If you have a little extra time and you enjoy some camaraderie, there are several ways to get involved, both short- and longer-term:
▪ host a coffee ▪ update our website with the latest happenings ▪ host a Bunco or Book Club evening ▪ host or organize a cookbook party ▪ update seasonal “stuff-to-do-in-the-area” flyer ▪ start a walking group ▪ have another idea? let us know! ▪
Email asmithziegler@gmail.com for more information.
Special Thank-you to Cyn Brody for hosting OCT Coffee Talk!
Book Club
THURS Nov 10 @ 7:30 pm
RSVP: email suemstapleton@gmail.com or akzinke@gmail.com
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
The unforgettable New York Times best seller begins with the story of two half-sisters, separated by forces beyond their control: one sold into slavery, the other married to a British slaver. Written with tremendous sweep and power, Homegoing traces the generations of family who follow, as their destinies lead them through two continents and three hundred years of history, each life indelibly drawn, as the legacy of slavery is fully revealed in light of the present day.
Lunch Bunch
THURS Nov 17 @ 12pm
Redstone American Grill: 20 Third Ave , Burlington, MA (beside Wegmans)
http://www.redstonegrill.com/restaurants/burlington/
RSVP: email elizabeth.murray1@comcast.net
Features wood-burning rotisserie and open flame grill where signature chicken, seasonal fish and perfectly aged steaks are prepared. Menu also offers a selection of fresh chilled salads, homemade soups, unique appetizers and unforgettable desserts.
Coffee Talk
MON Nov 21 @ 10:00am
Great Harvest Bread: 233 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington
Parking/Directions: Great Harvest Bread is located in East Lexington (east of Wilson Farms). Plenty of street parking (no meters). No RSVP required—just drop in!
LNC Charitable Donation (fiscal year 2015-16)
Lexington Newcomers Club donates each year to a charity selected by our board. Last season we donated to a children’s trust fund for the benefit of a Lexington family in need.