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Welcome Wagon has over 20 activities to choose from. Please select from the list below to jump to information about each activity, Activity News and the activity In the Spotlight.
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In the Spotlight:
Epicurean Adventures
Scott Eberts 477-1947
Andie Nuckels 268-2496
While we aren’t a traditional activities club that meets on a regular basis, when we do hold an event, it‘s one not to be missed!
Epicurean Adventures is for those true “foodies” who can’t miss an episode of Top Chef, know all the ins and outs of Iron Chef America, or just love food and wine. Even if you are new to the world of culinary delights, you can learn more by attending one of our functions. Our adventures have included multi-course dinners with wine pairings, wine tastings, movies in the vineyard and picnics at wineries—we really do like our wine. We like to explore our area’s wineries and restaurants and hold at least two events a year, with our latest adventure taking place at Solune Winery on May 9th. It will be six courses of fine cuisine paired with the wonderful wines that Jacques and Andrea produce at Solune. (If you haven’t already signed up, unfortunately you’ll have to wait until next time).
One note of mention--we are looking for new leaders to coordinate new epicurean adventures. So, if this sounds like something you’d be interested in organizing, feel free to call Scott or Andie and we’ll be happy to work with you to get started
Doe Firth, 478-0816
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ACTIVITY NEWS
Diana & Ward Thompson
wardct@aol.com
432-8532
At this month’s General Event on the 21st at the Stonehouse Restaurant in Nevada City, you will be able to learn more about all the great activities available to you. That’s right. All our wonderful Group Leaders and volunteers will provide displays showcasing everything from Books to Wine & Dine. So, if you haven’t already done so, put May 21 on your calendar.
A reminder also, if you are interested in Model Trains, contact member Jeff Reynolds at 575-1749 to participate in this new group being formed
Diana & Ward
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BOOKWORMS I - Fran Singleton (432-8566) and Patti Haney (432-9443).
We meet on Friday May 16th at the home of Judy Taylor, 13586 Lake Wildwood Dr, LWW. Please call Judy at 432-7015 to RSVP and for gate admittance and directions.
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| BOOKWORMS II- Betty Sullivan, 432-3103 and Ellie Mathews, 432-4323.
We will meet on May 19th at Rhonda Martens, 13457 Country Heights Dr. Penn Valley. Please call Rhonda at 432-5531 to RSVP and for directions.
Both groups will be discussing "The Spectator Bird" by Wallace Stegner. Our June meeting will be a joint luncheon at a place and date TBA. Our July book selection will be "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn"
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BRIDGE - New members and not-so-new members are encouraged to sign up for daytime and/or couples bridge. Also let us know if you would like to be added to the substitute list.
Ladies Daytime Bridge and Those Wanting to Learn Bridge - Joyce Butler, 432-8551
joyleebutler@hotmail.com
Couples Bridge - Eldena and Howard Cross, 268-4660. We are trying to form a new couples bridge group. Please call if you are interested.
Marathon Bridge -Eldena and Howard Cross, 268-4660.
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| BUNCO - Daytime groups: Betsy Tyler 274-1587. Anyone interested in participating in a couple of hours of great fun and hilarity with a very social group of ladies, please call Betsy. All groups meet at 11:30 AM. Contact the hostess in advance if you cannot attend, and have invited a substitute in your place.
Bunco I - Monday, May 5. Hostess: Betsy Tyler, 12017 Rainbow Road, Alta Sierra, 274-1587.
Bunco II - Monday, May 19. Hostess: Sue Waid, 13011 Ostborne Hill Rd.
Grass Valley, 273-5675
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COUPLES BUNCO - Pat Dvoracek, 273-0511, pretzeldad@sbbmail.com. We currently have five active groups meeting at various times of the month. In September I will, hopefully, start an additional group. If you are interested in being part of a regular group or being a sub, please call me. Bunco is very easy to learn and allows for much socializing during the game.
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CAMERA- Larry Lang 265-5160, larrylang@sbcglobal.net. We cancelled the first few meetings of this year due to low attendance. I have served as leader of this group for 2 years and have not been successful in finding a replacement leader for the upcoming year. Therefore, unless someone steps up soon to take over this responsibility, the group will cease to exist in May.
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| COMPUTER GROUP - For membership information contact Jeff Spirer at 477-9245, or membership@goldcountrypc.com. We are now on the web! Check us out at http://goldcountrypc.com/. We meet on the last Tuesday of each month at Larry and Lena's Pizza and Grill, 272-1095 in the conference room- 15690 Johnson Place (Hwy 49 and Alta Sierra Dr., GV) Lunch is at 12 Noon and the meeting starts at 12:30.
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| CROSS COUNTRY SKI - Marlee Chamberlin, 272-4804 mcchamberlin@aol.com. Closed until next season.
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| CULINARY CAPERS - Barbara Tiegs, 433-8207, Robin Eckhardt, 432-7864, and Andie Nuckels, 268-2496. On May 30th Andie Nuckels will demonstrate how to prepare some of her favorite Weight Watcher Meals. This month’s event will take place in the home of Janet and Vic Ferro, 13225 Bunting Way, Penn Valley at 1:00pm. Please RSVP to Barbara Tiegs at betiegs@comcast.net. Once you have received confirmation from her please send a check for $6.00 made out to Barbara, to 13139 Lake Wildwood Drive, Penn Valley, CA 95946. Space is limited so this will be first come first served
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| DOWNHILL SKIING - John Scott, 470-8762, johnmscott@aol.com. Watch for emails with ski dates next season.
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| Epicurean Adventures - Andie Nuckels, 268-2496, Scott Eberts, 477-1947. There may still be room for the May 9th event at Solune Winery. Call Scott or Andy to check for cancellations. See April Nugget News for details.
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| FISHING- Martin Roche, 271-0381,wmroche@usamedia.tv. Fishing trips are on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. They are arranged by a volunteer member who chooses where to go and what to fish for. Contact Martin if you like to fish and would like to know more about our activities
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| GARDENING - Dierdre Lieb, 575-8102. dierdrel@hotmail.com. We will be sending out an e-mail for our May event later in the month. If we do not have your e-mail address, please call Jacquie or Louise for details. We will now be meeting on the 4th Wed. of each month at 9:30a.m. Many thanks to Dierdre for two years of planning our outings, and who thanks every-one for their kindnesses.
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HIKING -Nancy Lindberg & Martin Roche, nllindberg@earthlink.net We meet the 2nd Thursday and 4th Monday monthly. Our hikes are typically 5–9 miles and are led by volunteers from the group. We love pets, but these hikes are for people only. Announcements go out by email, so to join us please contact Nancy as listed above. P.S. We switch to snow shoeing in the winter.
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INVESTOR'S GROUP - Linda Marshall, 432-2429, lindadmarshall@comcast. net. Mike Driscoll, 273-1923, janandmike@earthlink.net. In May & June we will meet at Larry & Lena’s Pizza & Grill, 15690 Johnson Place (off Alta Sierra Dr., at Hwy 49). We will have more room and better food! With so much going on in the markets we need the extra space. We still meet on the 2nd Wed of the month, but come early at 1:30 for a late lunch. The meeting will start at 2 PM. The group focuses on information sharing, lively discussion and education on all aspects of investments, investing dynamics and trends. Occasionally we have guest speakers.
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| KNITTING & NEEDLEWORK GROUP - Doe Firth, 478-0816, doef@earthlink.net. We meet the first Wednesday of the month at 1:30 PM at Meadow Farm Yarn Studio, 103 Argall Way, Nevada City. We will meet May 7.
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| LADIES LUNCH BUNCH - Joni Monette, 271-1018, Janet Lalli, 432-9493. Ladies Lunch Bunch is taking a break.
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| MEN'S GROUP - Avery Blake, 432-3261. The Lake Wildwood Clubhouse is the new location for the monthly WW Men's Group breakfast meeting. Meetings will be the first Thursday of every month except for Wednesday, December 10. The cost is $11 for the full buffet breakfast. men who are not members of the Mens Group are welcome, but they must call either Avery Blake (cell 798-8002) or Dick Ryan (cell 408-230-0150) to act as Host.
Directions: WEST on Hwy 20 from Grass Valley approximatelly 8 miles. At second traffic light, go NORTH on Pleasant Valley Road. The first STOP is Lake Wildwood Drive. Go right and keep left for the gatehouse. If you are a Mens Group member, just tell the attendant, "Welcom Wagon " and your last name. Non -members refer to either Dick Ryan or Avery Blake as your Host. Proceed straight ahead 1/4 miles, turn right at the first STOP and park in the large lot. The Cedar Room is at the rear of the second floor of the clubhouse.
On THURSDAY, March 6th, Dave Anderson, a member of our Men's Group, will discuss the development of the F-35 Lightning II single-seat, single-engine, stealth-capable military strike fighter (replacing the F-18). The F-35 is a multi-role aircraft that can perform close air support, tactical bombing, and air-to-air combat.
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MOUNTAIN/CYCLOCROSS BIKING - Bill Stonnell, 478-1631, Stonnell@SierraSoftware.com. Get your exercise and have fun too! If you have a hybrid, cyclocross or mountain bike, join us for terrific rides! We’ll be riding level 1 and 2 rides listed on our Welcome Wagon website http://www.SierraSoftware.com/WWMtnBike/mtnbiking.htm. Note that these routes are good for hiking too. Our rides will be scheduled via e-mail. Please send your e-mail address to me to make sure you’re on the list .
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MUSICAL JAMMING - Bob Sharp, 273-1033, sjsharp2@yahoo.com. WANTED: drummer and bass player. We're off to a great start but need a couple more people. Join us for the fun of playing, learning and improving.
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PADDLERS - Margaret Bloebaum, 346-9591, mbloebaum@yahoo.comPenny Peiser, 432-4554, Teresa Nelson, 477-8598. We will have two paddles a month this summer: a daytime trip & a moonlight paddle on Lake Wildwood, preceded by a pot-luck at Vista Park. Dust off your kayaks or canoes and join us. To participate you MUST send your e-mail address to Margaret ASAP. You will receive an e-mail announcement for each event. This is a members-only event, so please don't bring your house-guests, or grandkids. You must wear a life vest for all paddles, and you must have a working light for your vessel for the moonlight paddles.
We have tentatively scheduled a paddle on Lake Engelbright for May 8. We leave from the Park & Ride at Pleasant Valley Rd. and Hwy. 20 promptly at 9:30am, so be sure to arrive early. Sign up by emailing Margaret so we can notify you of any last minute changes.
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QUILTING I - Fran Thomas, 274-2313, fmthomas@yubagold.com. We meet on the third Thursday of each month from 10 AM to 2 PM. Bring a lunch and the hostess will serve dessert. We will meet at the home of Fran Thomas on May 15th. RSVP at 274-2313.
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QUILTING II - Betsy St. John, 820-1100, bdstjohn@pacbell.net. We meet the 4th Tuesday of each month from 10 AM to 2 PM. This month we will meet on Tues., May 27, at Norma Keeley's home. Bring a lunch and she will serve dessert. Please call her at 274-7848 to let her know you are coming.
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ROTATING WINE AND DINE - Joan Savage, 273-3459, jsavagej@pacbell.net . It is time to put together a new Wine & Dine rotation. We will be organizing the June/September groups soon. Please let us know before May 5 if you wish to drop out of the next rotation; or, if you are not currently participating and would like to be included in the next rotation, please let us know by May 5. Current participants are automatically be included.
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| SNOW SHOEING -Marlee Chamberlin, mchamberln@aol.com 272-4804. See you next season.
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SOO CRAFTIES - Ann Minnich, 432-8669, Janet Pittinger, 432-5334. We will meet on May 6th at Nancy Jensen's home at 11462 Phoebe Ct., LWW at 10am. Lindsay from Ben Franklin will show us a spring paper craft. RSVP to Nancy at 432-0518.
On June 3rd. we will have a pot luck luncheon and meeting at Bonnie West's home at 10 o'clock...18224 Jayhawk Dr.LWW RSVP to either Ann Minnich, 432-8669, or Janet Pittenger, 432-5334 by May 28th.
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SINGLES FOR SOCIALIZING - Hindi Greenberg, 274-7343. In May, we will attend a very fun and different kind of show. On May 24th at 8:00 pm, we’ll go to the Center for the Arts to see “The Trailer Park Troubadours,” a wonderfully zany and talented group of singers and if you haven’t seen their fun and funny show, you’ve missed out—so don’t miss out again. Tickets are $25 for general admission and often sell (See page 6) out, so buy ahead of time through the Center for the Arts—on the Internet, by phone or in person. Call Hindi for more information or to let her know if you plan to go.
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TRAVEL GROUP -Marlee Chamberlin, mchamberln@aol.com 272-4804. Are you interested in sharing travel photos, ideas of places to go, good tour groups? Then this group is for you. We meet once a month in a host's home for pot luck dinner and a show of a trip the host has been on. The May meeting will be a presentation by Rob & Rhonda Martens on the area East of the Sierras, Bodie, Bristlecone Pine Ancient Forest & the California Deserts. Details will be sent out via email. If you are interested in joining, please email me.
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WALKING GROUP - Sallie Dies, 272-8120. Meet at GV Safeway Lot at 8:55 am every Thursday morning. Enjoy great company & an hour’s brisk level walk at your own pace on various N.I.D. trails. For men & women.
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| WOODWORKING - For meeting location and club information, contact Dave Nelson, 477-6621, dnelson@nccn.com. We meet on the 2nd Monday of each month at 2:30 pm at members' homes/shops. Activities include demos, show & tell of members project, group projects and idea sharing. Novice to expert woodworkers are welcome. For more information about the Woodworkers and their activities, visit our website at ncwoodworkers.com. Specifics of the next meeting may be found on the website.
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