THE BOURNE BUZZ Save the Date: (for more detail, see Event Buzz) July, 2018 July 29: Beach Party Gilder Road, Gray Gables August 11: RSVP deadline for Deck Party August 18: Deck Party Home of Bill and Cheryl Mueller Check out BNN s calendar of activities at https://www.bournenewcomers.org/events-calendar.html Event Buzz What: 2nd Annual Sunset Beach Party When: Sunday, July 29 Where: Gray Gables, Gilder Road Details: 5 pm 'til sunset. Bring swim suits, beach balls, beach chairs, snacks and beverages to share. No need to RSVP - come for as little or as long as you want. Beach sticker needed for parking. What: Members-Only Deck Party When: Saturday, August 18, from 4 pm to 8 (rain date: 8/19) Where: home of Bill and Cheryl Mueller; 11 Harwood Lane, Pocasset Details: Limit of 55 people; Potluck; RSVP for suggestions for food items to bring; BYOB. RSVP: by August 11 to gerriparham@comcast.net BOURNE NEWCOMERS & NEIGHBORS CLUB bournenewcomers@gmail.com
RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP! From our Membership Chairs Suzanne and Marilyn: If you haven't done so already, please complete form https://www.bournenewcomers.org/uploads/1/1/4/0/114049895/application_-_2018-2019.pdf with any updates and mail it with your renewal check to: 16 Bowsprit Lane, Bourne, MA 02532. The due date for renewals is July 1, 2018.We look forward to seeing you at one of our many events. Have a great summer! Suzanne Lasher, Marilyn Jackson, Membership Co-Chairs Activity Buzz: BOOK CLUBS, CARDS, GAMES: BNN Book Clubs Day and evenings, fiction, non-fiction and Co-ed. We alternate meeting hosts each month. Currently two book groups have openings for a new member. Chris Crane ccrane03@comcast.net Bridge group Three bridge players are waiting in the wings to start up a very low-keyed, social game with other relaxed types. If you d like a spot at the table, contact: Suzanne Lasher suzlasher@gmail.com MahJong - Chinese Mondays, 2-5 pm, held at members homes. Beginners welcome. Cheryl Keown cherylkeown@jayebee.com MahJong - American Played every Tues. 12:30-3:30pm at Senior Residences (off County Road), Beginner lessons. Chris Crane ccrane03@comcast.net Dominoes-Mexican train At Stir Crazy each Friday from 3-5:30pm. Welcome new players. Judy Damon or Nancy Kelleway damonja07@gmail.com Once a Month Cards One Friday each month, 7-10pm, couples and singles have fun with cards. We ve played Hearts, Oh Hell! and Canasta - what s you favorite? The club makes if easy to take a turn as host by lending out game tables and chairs; we will bring snacks and beverage to share. Cheryl Keown cherylkeown@jayebee.com SPECIALTY GROUPS Antique Cars Share common interests and camaraderie in classic & nostalgic cars. Attend weekly spring and summer cruise events at various Cape Cod Antique Car clubs. Enter your classic car in shows held throughout Cape Cod. Mike Pascarella passagema@gmail.com
Beading/Jewelry Making Beading and jewelry making, share our projects, knowledge. Susan Barlow efgsue@gmail.com Community Volunteer Opportunities Donate time to worthwhile causes. Buzzards Bay Beautification would love to have a few more volunteers to water Main Street planters during the hot summer months! Several Bourne civic organizations need volunteers for just a couple of hours a week; can you spare a little time? Sally Curtin sjcurtin@gmail.com Spanish Foreign Language Meet Up meets on Fridays at 2:00 PM at Bourne Library. Italian also an option. Linda Kelley lkelley8338@gmail.com Hand Crafted Paper Cards Hand Crafted seasonal cards and/or other project. $15 materials fee for each class. Classes generally on Fridays at Vivian Sawyer s home. Vivian Sawyer s123vv@yahoo.com Knifty Knitters Enjoy knitting? Want to learn how or improve? Share ideas and work on projects? This is the group you're looking for.. Kathy Georgeson kmgacsw@gmail.com Lunch Bunch Explore area restaurants and Point of Interest, encompassing Cape Cod and South Shore. Date, time and location to be announced monthly. RSVPs are required for each event; carpooling encouraged. DeeWylie, 781-424-6706 ddwylie@comcast.net Plays Hilarious one act plays, looking for adventurous actors. Janice Marks jmarks@nplus.com Supper Club Two groups are actively looking at their fall calendars to schedule their next party. We meet quarterly in each others homes, 6-10 diners, and always try to include a demonstration. Not a couple? Not a problem! Debbie Bowen deborahbowen01@gmail.com Theatre Club Come along with the BNN Theatre Club to experience Broadway plays in Boston and Providence. We have orchestra seats for the most popular shows all year long. Join us for Boston's Pre- Broadway show of Moulin 'Rouge on July 25th. We work with a tour company so you can sit back, relax, and let our professional driver & tour escort treat you to a stress-free travel experience! Jim Bowen jamescbowen@gmail.com
Writer s Group Interested in writing fiction? Poems? Share ideas about writing, publishing, and favorite writers. Early evenings on Wednesdays or Thursdays. Jack DeWitt jacdewitt@comcast.net RECREATIONAL GROUPS Bocce Similar to lawn bowling. Two players or two teams of two, three, or four. We will play at Brookside village. Holly Fletcher hollydfletcher@gmail.com Cycling/MTB - path and/or trail biking Weekly or monthly, shorter local or longer day trips. Looking for interested participants and leaders. contact Sally Girts esgirts@gmail.com Dirt Diggers Fellow BNN members visit each others gardens/yards, share advice, and answer questions. Cheryl Keown cherylkeown@jaybee.com Golf - high handicap, 9 holes Mixed nine-hole on public courses. Typical handicap is in mid-30 s. Connie Spilhaus spilhaus777@gmail.com Kayaking/Paddle Boarding/Sailing (possibly a combined group) Those interested in brainstorming logistics contact Sally Girts esgirts@gmail.com or Connie Spilhaus spilhaus777@gmail.com Photography / Exploration Outings For outdoor enthusiasts that also love to take pictures. Sally Girts esgirts@gmail.com Pickle ball Play at Pocasset or MO Beach, as group arranges. Net and paddles to loan; instruction. Pants with pockets and athletic shoes are the only equipment beginners need! Contact Jack DeWitt jacdewitt@comcast.net Walk, Power Morning Power Walk, Monday - Friday mornings at 8:00 am, Bell Road railroad parking lot.(weather permitting) Contact Donna Pascarella passagema@gmail.com
NEW Happy Feet - Slower paced Walk Meet Tuesday and Thursdays 8:30am (weather permitting) at Bell Road railroad parking lot Maria Fitzpatrick maria12956@gmail.com Trail walk/hike group postponed until mid-september Water Aerobics Swim aerobics class at Mass. Maritime Academy takes place Monday, Wednesday 9:30 AM, Friday 10:15 AM $7.00/class-no pre-registration. Contact Instructor Marilyn Swain <motherswim@comcast.net for details and schedules. OR BNN contact Chris ccrane03@comcast.net or call 508-759-5418 NEW IDEAS AND DESIRED ACTIVITIES Your Activity - Think about inviting people to share an interest of yours - sports, crafts, serving on town committees or boards, travel, games, an overnight or day excursion, a cinema group - let's see if there's a group out there. Contact our Activities Chairmen: Sally Girts or Connie Spilhaus esgirts@gmail.com or spilhaus777@gmail.com June Buzz: Dirt Diggers Visit Gardens Weekly Kayaker and Hikers
To Renew Your Membership, click below: https://www.bournenewcomers.org/uploads/1/1/4/0/114049895/application_-_2018-2019.pdf Or, print this page and complete the information requested below. Membership Renewal Please complete this form with any changed information, attach check for $20/single membership, $30/couple, and mail to BNN Membership, 16 Bowsprit Lane, Bourne, MA 02532. The due date for renewal is July, 2018. Name PLEASE PRINT Email address changescarefully Email Phone 1 Street Address and zipcode Add spouse/partner Name 2 Email 2 Phone 2: Members of the club can show support by donating time and expertise. We greatly appreciate your willingness to take an active role. Please write in areas of interest: Signature 2017-18 Board Officers: President: Vice President: Treasurer: Asst. Treasurer Recording Secretary: Corresponding Secretary: Activities: Membership: Programs: Publicity: Communications: Nominating : Hospitality: Date Karin Benedict Dee Wylie Gerri Parham Dave Fitzpatrick Nancy Selchan Patty Robidoux Sally Girts and Connie Spilhaus Suzanne Lasher and Marilyn Jackson Tina Prodouz, Janice Marks and Maria Fitzpatrick Debbie Bowen and Judy DeWitt Linda Fletcher Christine Crane Donna Pascarella and Carol Sterns