We hope you are all having a wonderful summer! Hard to believe that we are gearing up for fall already. We have lots of fun events planned for September and the rest of the 2019-2020 LNN season and we hope you will join us. We are also very excited to welcome our new 2019-2020 LNN Board:
Presidents: Pam Richter and Katie Walter
Membership: Sadia Sharif
Secretary: Alli Smith
Treasurer: Natalie Reynolds
Book Club: Priya Patel
Bunco / Ladies’ Pub Night: Stephanie Ryan
Coffee Talk: Netice Dokmecdioglu
Facebook: Philippa Mays
Lunch Bunch: Kim Cramer
Special Events (parties, escapes, etc): Natalie Auer, Angela Benson, Banu Onay, Susan Silber
Walking Group: Claire Nedham and Kathryn Johnson
If you have any general questions or comments about LNN, please contact Pam and Katie at lncexecs@lexington-newcomers.org. Looking forward to seeing you at an event soon!
Upcoming Events
Walking Group
Tuesdays at 9:00am
Our first walk of the 2019-2020 season will be on Tuesday, September 3. It’s a great chance to get some fresh air and exercise and catch up with friends old and new. Email Claire at clairenedham@gmail.com to be added to the email group and receive the weekly walk details which are typically sent out the night before.
Lunch Bunch
Friday, September 6 at 12:00pm
We’re revisiting an LNN favorite this month and having lunch at Love at First Bite. It serves delicious, fresh Thai food in a fun, vibrant setting. And best of all, it’s right in Lex center. Hope to see you there!
Where: Love at First Bite, 1710 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington
RSVP: Kim at kimwcramer@gmail.com
Book Club
Thursday, September 12 at 7:30pm
The #1 New York Times Bestseller Becoming by Michelle Obama is an intimate, powerful, and inspiring memoir by the former First Lady of the United States. In a life filled with meaning and accomplishment, Michelle Obama has emerged as one of the most iconic and compelling women of our era. As First Lady, she helped create the most welcoming and inclusive White House in history, while also establishing herself as a powerful advocate for women and girls in the U.S. and around the world, and standing with her husband as he led America through some of its most harrowing moments. In her memoir, a work of deep reflection and mesmerizing storytelling, Michelle Obama invites readers into her world, chronicling the experiences that have shaped her—from her childhood to her time spent at the world’s most famous address.
Host: Sue Stapleton
RSVP: Priya at priyanpatel@yahoo.com
Men’s Pub Night
Thursday, September 12, 7:30pm +
Come raise a glass to toast the end of summer (sad) but a return to another season of pub nights! Join us at Joco’s Bar at 450 Moody Street in Waltham where many craft beers are on tap. Contact Norm Richter at normrichter@comcast.net with questions; no RSVPs necessary.
Welcome (back) Coffee
Wednesday, September 18, 10:00-12:00pm
Join us for a welcome coffee to kick-off the 2019-2020 LNN season. This event is open to both current members and non-members interested in learning about what LNN offers. Feel free to bring along someone new to Lexington or someone looking to expand their community.
No RSVP: Just drop in!
Host: Netice Dokmecdioglu. Any questions, email Netice at netice71@yahoo.com
Ladies’ Pub Night
Thursday, September 19, 7:00pm+
Meet up with your LNN friends in a casual setting for cocktails and some nibbles. Come at 7:00 and stay all evening or stop by for a quick drink. Either way, we would love for you to join!
Where: Via Lago, 1845 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington
RSVP: Email Stephanie at stephanie@winterpeak.com to RSVP
Mystery Dinner Party
Saturday, September 21, 5:30-9:00pm
Ready to start off the 2019-2020 LNN party season with a mysterious twist? The evening will start with cocktails on a private patio at Kings Bowl in Burlington….then things get interesting. You will receive an assignment to join (along with your spouse/guest, if you register as a couple) a small group dinner at a nearby restaurant with 6-8 people – both your fellow diners and the restaurant will be a mystery until the night of the party. Our hope is to create a fun and casual atmosphere to welcome new members and get to know familiar members better.
5:30-7:00pm – cocktail hour with cash bar at Kings Bowl, 52 Second Ave in Burlington
7:00-9:00pm – dinner at various Burlington restaurants ($20/30 entree price range)
RSVP: Check your email in the next few weeks for an invitation with RSVP instructions.
Freedom Trail (+ lunch)
Wednesday, September 25 at 10:00-12:30pm
Join us for a walking tour of Boston’s historic Freedom Trail, guided by Mary (who led the Boston Public Library tour last year). We’ll walk 2.5 miles and hear rich and fascinating stories about the very important role that Boston played in our country’s history. If you enjoy this part of the Freedom Trail, then you’ll be excited to hear that we will be walking another portion of the Freedom Trail in spring 2020! Note that rain date will be October 2.
Meeting point: Sam Adams statue at Faneuil Hall
Cost: $15/person
RSVP: Natalie at natalie_auer@hotmail.com or 847/494-5349. When RSVP’g, please indicate whether you want to carpool from Lexington.
Community Happenings
Lexington Farmers’ Market
every Tuesday from 2-6:30pm through October
The Lexington Farmers’ Market (“LFM”) is at the corner of Mass Avenue and Fletcher Avenue, the gateway to historic Lexington. This season’s line-up includes fresh fruits and vegetables including organic specialty Asian produce from Kelley Farm, fresh fish, poultry, pork, and beef, local honey, and a variety of specialty foods.
The LFM is a producer-only market, ensuring that what you find is fresh and local, sustainably raised and carefully crafted by the farmers and vendors of the LFM. Each week, there will be approximately twenty-four farmers and vendors on-site, including guest vendors, with a total of 35 farmers/vendors participating in the 2019 season; check the website for who will be attending each week. In addition, the LFM features talented artisans, musicians, and local community groups, along with special seasonal events and festivals.