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Hello Neighbors & Newcomers,

We hope you are all staying warm and enjoying this Winter Wonderland! Members had tons of fun playing some virtual trivia and winning gift cards to local restaurants, and we have some additional virtual events in store for you. Our optimism remains high that the recent downward trends in the COVID-19 rates may be a positive indicator of some fun, in-person events again in our future.

We always welcome your ideas and feedback. Any questions or comments, feel free to email us at lncexecs@lexington-newcomers.org or post ideas/thoughts to the Lexington Neighbors & Newcomers Members Facebook group.

Kindly,
Your Newcomers & Neighbors Board

Upcoming Events

Book Club
Thursday, February 10 at 7pm

Let’s get together virtually on Thursday, February 10th, 2022 to discuss this month’s Book Club selection, Unorthodox. 

Unorthodox is the bestselling memoir and Netflix TV series by Deborah Feldman, a former member of the strictly religious Satmar sect of Hasidic Judaism, who grew up under a code of relentlessly enforced customs governing everything from what she could wear and to whom she could speak to what she was allowed to read. Yet in spite of her repressive upbringing, Deborah grew into an independent-minded young woman whose stolen moments reading about the empowered literary characters of Jane Austen and Louisa May Alcott helped her to imagine an alternative way of life among the skyscrapers of Manhattan. Trapped as a teenager in a sexually and emotionally dysfunctional marriage to a man she barely knew, the tension between Deborah’s desires and her responsibilities as a good Satmar girl grew more explosive until she gave birth at nineteen and realized that, regardless of the obstacles, she would have to forge a path—for herself and her son—to happiness and freedom.

RSVP by February 8th to lexnnbookclub@gmail.com. Due to COVID, Book Club will be meeting via Zoom again. Once you RSVP, we will send all participants the zoom invite the morning of February 10th.

Coffee Talk
Tuesday, February 15 11:30am-12:30pm

We are planning to meet up for coffee at a fun spot in Lexington. Location will be shared via email prior to the meet-up. Please RSVP to Jen!

Walking Group
Tuesdays at 9:30am

Weekly location will be sent to the walking group email distribution prior to the hike. Please reach out to Debbie with questions!

Upcoming March Socials

Mark your calendars early, as we hope to get back together in person in March. We will provide appetizers and a couple of fun evenings. Please RSVP to Saskia so that we can communicate any additional details or changes.

• Bring on Spring – Thursday, March 3 7-10pm – Aloft Lexington (All Members Welcome)
• Ladies’ Night – Thursday, March 16 7-10pm – Revolution Hall

Announcements

Munroe Center for the Arts: Adult Playwriting Workshop

• For more information and to register: https://www.munroecenter.org/workshops.html

• Due to COVID spikes and the current weather not comfortably permitting most outdoor events, many activities will be paused or held virtually this month. Please be on the lookout for Bunco Night, Ladies’ and Lads’ Nights, Lunch Bunch, and more to return again at a later date! 

Hello Neighbors & Newcomers,

Welcome to 2022! As we look back on 2021, it was another challenging year, yet we managed to have a lot of fun, meet each other in person multiple times, and even re-launched a few great activities, like Bunco and Lunch Bunch! We hope you had a wonderful holiday season and a nice, relaxing break with loved ones. We are looking forward to some fun, upcoming events in the new year but also want to be cautious and respectful of our community during the ongoing challenges. We will pause some indoor events and host some fun virtual activities in the meantime!

We always welcome your ideas and feedback. Any questions or comments, feel free to email us at lncexecs@lexington-newcomers.org or post ideas/thoughts to the Lexington Neighbors & Newcomers Members Facebook group.

Kindly,
Your Newcomers & Neighbors Board

Upcoming Events

Book Club
Thursday, January 13 at 7pm

Join us next Thursday, January 13th to talk about this month Book Club selection, The House of the Mosque, by Kader Abdolah.

Iran, 1969. Aqa Jaan’s family has lived in the house of the mosque for eight centuries. The house is teeming with life, played out under the watchful eyes of the storks that nest on the minarets above. But this family will experience upheaval unknown to previous generations. For in Iran, political unrest is brewing. The shah is losing his hold on power; the ayatollah incites rebellion from his exile in France; and one day the ayatollah returns. The consequences will be felt in every corner of Aqa Jaan’s family.

RSVP by January 11th to lexnnbookclub@gmail.com. Due to the current COVID spike, we will be doing Book Club via Zoom this time around. Once you RSVP, we will send all participants the zoom invite the morning of January 13th.

Virtual Quiz Night
Date TBD

We are excited to host a virtual quiz night this month, exact day to be determined. Please email Saskia if you would like to receive additional details for this event as they are finalized!

Walking Group
Tuesdays at 9:30am

Weekly location will be sent to the walking group email distribution prior to the hike. Please reach out to Debbie with questions!

Announcements

• Munroe Center for the Arts: January 10th begins the winter semester for classes in painting/drawing, theatre, and ceramics. There is something for all ages. Class and workshop information, and registration can be found at www.MunroeCenter.org/classes
• Due to COVID spikes and the current weather not comfortably permitting most outdoor events, many activities will be paused or held virtually this month. Please be on the lookout for Bunco Night, Ladies’ and Lads’ Nights, Lunch Bunch, and more to return again at a later date! 

Hello Neighbors & Newcomers,

We hope you all had a fun-filled Thanksgiving and got a chance to enjoy some of our November events. We were so excited to bring Bunco Night back and are looking forward to getting Lunch Bunch geared back up as well. Both the ladies and the lads have nights out, plus we have a couple of holiday special events planned for this month.
 
Look forward to seeing many of you at our upcoming events, and we wish everyone a wonderful holiday season!

We always welcome your ideas and feedback. Any questions or comments, feel free to email us at lncexecs@lexington-newcomers.org or post ideas/thoughts to the Lexington Neighbors & Newcomers Members Facebook group.

Kindly,
Your Newcomers & Neighbors Board

Upcoming Events

Ladies’ Night
Thursday, December 9 at 7pm

Join the ladies of LNN again at Revolution Hall (along the Minuteman Bikeway, 3 Maguire Road).

We will order some shared bites for the group. Drink cards and additional food may be purchased individually. 

Please RSVP to Saskia to ensure we are able to communicate any info as necessary.

Lads’ Night
Thursday, December 9 at 7pm

Don your favorite ugly sweater and join the Lex Mecs at Waxy O’Connor’s for their December outing. To receive further details, email Derek to be added to the Lex Mecs distribution list.

Cookie Swap
Friday, December 10, 10am-1pm

Hurry up and get your favorite cookies in the oven for the cookie swap! Please plan to bring 2 dozen cookies to share (in small bags for easy swapping if possible), and take others’ creations home with you in exchange. Email Pam by December 9th to RSVP and receive details.

Lunch Bunch
Monday, December 13 at 11:30am

Lunch Bunch is back!! Please join us at Concord’s Colonial Inn at 11:30am to enjoy lunch and festive conversation. Email our new lunch bunch host, Carol, by December 9th to RSVP.

Book Club
Thursday, December 16 at 7pm

Join us for some holiday cheer and lively conversation of this month’s book club selection, Less by Andrew Sean Greer, on Thursday, December 16th, 2021.

Winner of the Pulitzer Price and New York Times Notable Book of 2017

Who says you can’t run away from your problems? You are a failed novelist about to turn fifty. A wedding invitation arrives in the mail: your boyfriend of the past nine years is engaged to someone else. You can’t say yes–it would be too awkward–and you can’t say no–it would look like defeat. On your desk are a series of invitations to half-baked literary events around the world.

QUESTION: How do you arrange to skip town?

ANSWER: You accept them all.

What would possibly go wrong? Arthur Less will almost fall in love in Paris, almost fall to his death in Berlin, barely escape to a Moroccan ski chalet from a Saharan sandstorm, accidentally book himself as the (only) writer-in-residence at a Christian Retreat Center in Southern India, and encounter, on a desert island in the Arabian Sea, the last person on Earth he wants to face. Somewhere in there: he will turn fifty. Through it all, there is his first love. And there is his last.

Because, despite all these mishaps, missteps, misunderstandings and mistakes, Less is, above all, a love story.

RSVP by December 15th  to lexnnbookclub@gmail.com.  Once you RSVP, we will send you the address of our host home the day before the meeting.

Holiday Sip & Stroll
Friday, December 17, 7-9pm

Join us for warm drinks at a LNN member’s backyard 7-8pm, then stroll through the neighborhood to see all the beautiful holiday lights 8-9pm. Email Lara to RSVP, and she will share specific details, including location to meet, closer to the event. Pro tip: Bring a mug you can hold to drink from, that also keeps your fingers warm on the walk!

Walking Group
Tuesdays at 9:30am

Weekly location will be sent to the walking group email distribution prior to the hike. Please reach out to Debbie with questions!

Hello Neighbors & Newcomers,

The Lads and Ladies had a great time in October, and many members also enjoyed a waterfall hike & chocolates and another excellent book club discussion.
 
We are so excited to see both new and familiar faces back out again and are looking forward to our next month of fun events (see below). We look forward to seeing you!

We always welcome your ideas and feedback. Any questions or comments, feel free to email us at lncexecs@lexington-newcomers.org or post ideas/thoughts to the Lexington Neighbors & Newcomers Members Facebook group.

Kindly,
Your Newcomers & Neighbors Board

Upcoming Events

Book Club
Wednesday, November 10 at 7pm

Join us for wine, snacks and a friendly conversation of this month’s book club selection, Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson, on Wednesday, November 10th, 2021.

This historically inspired novel follows the life of Pheby Delores Brown, an enslaved woman forced to barter love and freedom while living in the most infamous slave jail in Virginia.

Pheby is promised freedom on her eighteenth birthday, but instead of the free life she envisioned for herself,  she is sent away from the plantation where she was born to the infamous Devil’s Half Acre, a slave jail in Richmond, Virginia, where enslaved people face the most cruel of treatments.  To survive, Pheby will have to outwit the Jailer while sacrificing much in the process.

RSVP by November 8th  to lexnnbookclub@gmail.com.  Once you RSVP, we will send you the address of our host home before the meeting.

Lads’ Night
Thursday, November 11 at 7pm

The Lex Mecs continue to have fun outings in Lexington and surrounding towns. To learn about upcoming events, email Derek to be added to the Lex Mecs distribution list.

Coffee Talk
Thursday, November 18 at 10am

Join us for coffee in the yard. 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. See you there!

Please RSVP to Jen.

Bunco Night
Thursday, November 18 at 7pm

We are so excited to revitalize Bunco Night, hosted at a gracious fellow member’s home.

Maximum of 16 participants, so get your RSVP in right away to Saskia!

Ladies’ Night
Thursday, December 9 at 7pm

Join the ladies of LNN again at Revolution Hall (along the Minuteman Bikeway, 3 Maguire Road). We had too much fun for one night, so we’ll be doing it again in December!

We will order some shared bites for the group. Drink cards and additional food may be purchased individually. 

Please RSVP to Saskia to ensure we are able to communicate any info as necessary.

Dog Meet-Up

Please email Rachel, if you haven’t already, to be included in group emails about upcoming dog meet-up info!

Walking Group
Tuesdays at 9:30am

Weekly location will be sent to the walking group email distribution prior to the hike. Please reach out to Debbie with questions!

Those interested in additional Lexington walks can also check out CLC’s Fall Walks. 

Membership for 2021/2022

Please remember to check your email inbox and/or spam folder if you have not yet renewed your membership.

Please check your email, and proceed to pay your membership as soon as possible. In case you cannot find these documents, please reach out to: lexingtonma.newcomers@gmail.com

Please also let us know, should you no longer wish to be a member, so we can update our membership records accordingly.

Hello Neighbors & Newcomers,

We had a delightful Fiesta hosted by Upasna and Gaurav! Big thanks to our hosts and to our stellar events committee for the organization. The first book club of the season also had a great turnout to discuss The Midnight Library.
 
As we settle into the new school year and are back to our work routine, LNNC has put together fun activities and events for October, including a Ladies’ Night, Lads’ Night, and waterfall + chocolates excursion, as well as our great recurring activities.

We always welcome your ideas and feedback. Any questions or comments, feel free to email us at lncexecs@lexington-newcomers.org or post ideas/thoughts to the Lexington Neighbors & Newcomers Members Facebook group.

Kindly,
Your Newcomers & Neighbors Board

Upcoming Events

Ladies’ Night
Thursday, October 28 at 7pm

Join the ladies of LNN at Revolution Hall (along the Minuteman Bikeway, 3 Maguire Road), which has a great vibe, a self-serve beer & wine wall, and fun cocktails & food as well. There is indoor and outdoor seating, plus cornhole, ping pong, and shuffleboard.

We will order some shared bites for the group. Drink cards and additional food may be purchased individually. 

Please RSVP to Saskia to ensure we are able to communicate any info as necessary.

Lads’ Night
Thursday, October 14 at 7pm

Join the lads of LNN at Via Lago (1845 Massachusetts Ave) for a make-your-own-Oktoberfest gathering.

The Lex Mecs shall stay local this time to increase the numbers and allow for a little more consumption for those who wish to cycle or even walk to the pub.

Questions: Email Derek to be added to the Lex Mecs distribution list.

Fall Outing
Saturday, October 16 at 1pm

How would you like to have a walk in the fall foliage, find a waterfall and then eat some nice candies or chocolates?

October 16^th you are invited to join other LNN members to meet up at 1pm to drive to Danforth falls, walk to the falls, and then have snacks at Colonial Candies.

This is a family and pet friendly event. Anticipate a 45-minute drive to and from the Bolton area (carpool options available) with a return to Lexington about 4-5 PM.

To RSVP email Lara.

For more information about the locations:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/massachusetts/danforth-falls
https://www.colonialcandies.com/services

Book Club
Thursday, October 14 at 7pm

On Thursday, October 14th, join us for wine, snacks and an discussion of this month’s book club selection, Klara and the Sun.

From Kazuo Ishiguro, the best-selling author of Never Let Me Go and The Remains of the Day, comes a stunning new novel—his first since winning the Nobel Prize in Literature—about the wondrous, mysterious nature of the human heart.

From her place in the store, Klara, an Artificial Friend with outstanding observational qualities, watches carefully the behavior of those who come in to browse, and of those who pass on the street outside. She remains hopeful that a customer will soon choose her, but when the possibility emerges that her circumstances may change forever, Klara is warned not to invest too much in the promises of humans.

In Klara and the Sun, Kazuo Ishiguro looks at our rapidly changing modern world through the eyes of an unforgettable narrator to explore a fundamental question: what does it mean to love?

RSVP by October 13th to lexnnbookclub@gmail.com. Once you RSVP, we will send you the address of our host home before the meeting.

Coffee Talk
Thursday, October 21 at 10am

Join us for coffee in the yard. 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. See you there!

Please RSVP to Jen.

Walking Group
Tuesdays at 9:30am

Weekly location will be sent to the walking group email distribution prior to the hike. Please reach out to Debbie with questions!

Those interested in additional Lexington walks can also check out CLC’s Fall Walks. 

Dog Meet-Up

If you’re interested in the dog meet-up, please email Rachel by Oct 8th to be included in a poll to find a time and location most convenient for all participants this month!

Membership for 2021/2022

A small ask from the membership team to check your email inbox and/or spam folder, as we have heard that some membership emails and payment requests may have fallen into the spam folder.

Information regarding membership renewal was emailed early September and payment requests were emailed a few days later (directly from PayPal).

Please check your email, and proceed to pay your membership at your earliest convenience. In case you cannot find these documents, please reach out to: lexingtonma.newcomers@gmail.com

Please also let us know, should you no longer wish to be a member, so we can update our membership records accordingly.

Announcements

Seeking:

• Your input on events! Complete the survey here. 
• Dog Meet-Up Organizer (Email if interested)