Hello Neighbors & Newcomers,
We are so excited to offer a variety of fun events in March, including an all-members countdown to spring social, our popular ladies’ & lads’ nights, and many other opportunities for fun with neighbors! In order to keep everyone safe, we ask that members follow CDC guidelines and use their best judgment when joining us for in-person events. We hope all of our families had an enjoyable February break filled with rest and relaxation, and we so look forward to seeing more faces again as people feel comfortable!
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
Count Down to Spring
Thursday, March 3 7-10pm
Help us cheer on spring on Thursday evening at the Aloft Lexington (727 Marrett Rd A).
Enjoy a cozy atmosphere with a pool table, tapas (provided), and cocktails (for purchase), including a special signature LNN Spring Cocktail.
All members are welcome for what is sure to be a fun evening!
Please sign up ASAP (today!) by emailing Saskia.
Book Club
Thursday, March 10 at 7pm
Hoping that we can get together in person for this month’s Book Club, join us on Thursday March 10th, to talk about “The Vanishing Half” by Brit Bennett.
#1 New York Times Bestseller, one of Barack Obama’s favorite books of the year, named a best book of 2020 by NYT, Washington Post, NPR, People, Time Magazine & Vanity Fair, “The Vanishing Half” is the story of twin sisters, inseparable as children, who ultimately choose to live in two very different worlds, one black and one white.
After growing up together in a small, southern black community and running away at age sixteen, it’s not just the shape of their daily lives that is different as adults, it’s everything: their families, their communities, their racial identities. Many years later, one sister lives with her black daughter in the same southern town she once tried to escape. The other secretly passes for white, and her white husband knows nothing of her past. Still, even separated by so many miles and just as many lies, the fates of the twins remain intertwined. What will happen to the next generation, when their own daughters’ storylines intersect?
In order to ensure everyone’s health and comfort in an in-person gathering, we are suggesting that all participants take a Covid home test on the day of Book Club. This is not mandatory nor is proof of test require to attend.
RSVP by March 9th to lexnnbookclub@gmail.com. On the morning of March 10th, we will email the details, including the address of our host to all. Please bring a drink of your choice and/or snacks to share.
Ladies’ Night
Wednesday, March 16 7-10pm
Ladies’ Night returns to Revolution Hall in March! Grab your favorite green attire and celebrate our St. Patrick’s Day theme if you choose. Please RSVP to Saskia to ensure you receive the latest updates. Feel free to bring along a friend who might be interested in LNN as well!
Lads’ Night
Lads’ Night returns in March! Email Derek to be added to the Lex Mecs distribution list to find out more details.
Lunch Bunch
Friday, March 25 at 12pm
Join us at Town Meeting Bistro at The Inn at Hastings Park for our March lunch bunch. Please RSVP by March 21st to Carol!
Learn more about the venue on their website.
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!
Coffee Talk
Monday, March 28 10:30-11:30am
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!
Bunco Night
Wednesday, March 30 at 7pm
The ever popular Bunco Night is back! If you would be interested in participating, please email Lara to sign up and receive location details closer to the event date.
Additional Upcoming Events
If you have hobbies or activities that you would like to share with other LNN members, please reach out to Helena to share more information and discuss the possibility of hosting an event!
Announcements
- To stay up to date on the latest news in between newsletters, please join our Facebook group!
- Please note that we do not typically solicit donations from our members via email. If you received a request for gift cards, please know that this is a common scam recently and you should not engage. Feel free to reach out to the LNN Board if you ever have questions about the legitimacy of a request.
- Munroe Center for the Arts: Adult Playwriting Workshop
- For more information and to register: https://www.munroecenter.org/workshops.html