Fun and Friendship ...

July

Luncheon

President Bridget Post calls the meeting to order in the Bay Room at the Town Club.

Vice President Carol Littleton introduces our speaker, who is ...

... Iris Martinez.  Iris is a board member of the Coastal Bend Alliance for Youth.   We learned the importance of this organization in a very interesting presentation.

Janet Lewis, a neighbor of Ava Obermueller, is a luncheon guest.  Her husband was transferred here by Exxon Mobil, and Janet has been in her house for 8 days.  Welcome Janet and we hope that you join our group.

We also welcome Linda Herrera and look forward to seeing her again.

We have 3 new members this  month and they are all at the luncheon.  Read about them in the New Member section of the website.  Here is Leslie Blake.

Susan Douglas

Victoria Shirley

Pam Legvold announces about projects of the Hearts and Hands Club.  She had a display with boxes to take home to collect soda can tabs for the Ronald McDonald House and other information on other worthwhile projects.

Stephanie Wenzler displays one of the New Neighbors Club hats.  Publicity Chair Robin Bennett had a display of the new tee shirts and is taking orders for them.

The Publicity Committee is hard at work with cards to hand out to businesses and prospective members and even refrigerator magnets!

Caring for Cattia 5K & Fun Run

On July 10, 100 runners and 100 walkers participated in the Caring for Cattia event.  Elizabeth Feeney coordinated the event to raise funds for Cat Longoria's family, whose daughter Cattia has aplastic anemia. Her medical bills have been costly and this event, among others, is to raise funds for the family.  Her mother, Cat, is a past NNL President, 3 term Sanddollar Editor, Advisor, etc.  KIII TV reported on Facebook, "On behalf of the Longoria Family & Cattia, thanks for supporting the Caring for Cattia Walk @ Cole Park. Lots of people from all walks of life showed up and walked or ran. Volunteers were also there making sure the event went off without a hitch. Richard [KIII News Director and Cat's husband] spoke saying how inspired he was to see the crowd and how Cattia is touched by how the community has rallied behind her. Thank you :}"

Melanie and Ken Polasek sport our NNL shirt.

Sporting  a red hat is Josey O'flynn with her friend.

Laura Falconer and Pat McAnear

Robin Swope and Robin Bennett

June

The June Luncheon is held at the Town Club with Vice President Carol Littleton presiding in the absence of President Bridget Ppost.

The program is presented by John Stearns, a Financial Advisor with Stearns Wealth Management.  His talk was entitled, "The Economy and Financial Markets".  He gave each of us a copy,  detailing the information in his presentation.  He made a difficult and technical subject quite interesting and informative.  (John is the husband of NNL Membership chair, Susannah Stearns.)

Prospective Member, Karen Hurg, joins.  She is from Chicago and moved here because of her husband's job with Flint Hills.

Margo Glover, Ruth Williams daughter, is a guest.

Robin Swope is introduced as a new member.

Melanie Polasek (on the right) is our Rose of the Year and is presented a gift and the Rose of the Year pin by Advisor Joyce Seitz.  The candidates bios were given to a former NNL member, who lives in another state and did not know any of the candidates.  Therefore, she could made an unbiased selection.  Joyce told of Melanie's many NNL and community good works and her unselfish contributions to both NNL and Corpus Christi.  Congratulations, Melanie.

Treasurer Meg Moore wins the birthday drawing and gift.

Robin Bennett displays the new NNL tee shirts.  Contact the Publicity Committee, Robin or Beverly Johnston, to order yours ASAP.  Money will be collected and shirts given out by the next coffee.

Prospective Member, Karen Haug, wins the 50/50 money.  Way to go for her first luncheon!!!

May

The May Luncheon is held at the Town Club.  Last term VP Melanie Polasek presents last term President Bridget Post with a floral tribute for doing such a wonderful job.  In fact, she did so well that she has the honor of serving as President for this term.

The Rosettes sang some cute oldies.  Left to right are new member Patty Jones, Josey O'Flynn, Beth Turcotte, Cherl Hinton, Director Ava Obermeuller, Sally Wakefield and Charlotte McElroy with Sylvia Whitworth on the piano.  Later Charlotte and Sylvia traded places.  What talented ladies we have!

Anissa Hernandez is a guest at the luncheon and is filling out papers to  join!

Helen Zaldes, Laura Falconer's mother, is another guest.

Robin Bennett has a GREAT day.  She won the 50-50 money and was also awarded the Fun and Friendship award.

Nancy Gray won the Birthday drawing by default.  She was the only May birthday at the luncheon.

Murder Mystery in Margaritaville, the Spring Social

The Committee

Click HERE for the photos.

April

The April luncheon is held at the Town Club.  Pictured are three D's: Debbie High, Denise Parker, and Debbie Cannatella

Wonderful, as always, is our pianist, Marjorie Abner.  The pretty door prizes await lucky attendees.

We all enjoy our speaker, Wendy Patterson with Volunteer Services at Driscoll Children's Hospital.  Robin Bennett is on her right.

New member, Terri Ballantyne and "almost" new members, Amanda Rodriguez and Joani Sarkiss

President Bridget Post gives the April Fun and Friendship award to Becky Rodriguez for her great work on the Sunshine Column.

The Officers for May through October 2010 are installed by Past President Elizabeth Feeney and Advisors Joyce Seitz and Ava Obermeuller.  Bridget will be President for a second term, Carol Littleton is Vice-President, Amanda Rodriguez is Secretary and Meg Moore is Treasurer.  What a great Executive Board!

Linda Merkel wins the Birthday drawing.

The Social Committee (Tamara Patterson, Cheryl Hinton, Elizabeth Feeney, Carol Littleton and Susannah Stearns) give details about the Murder in Margaritaville party, which will be held on May 1st at Susannah's home.  Since the number is limited to 60 people, there are only 6 tickets remaining.  Contact one of the committee members if you want to attend.  Maybe they'll have a waiting list???

Coffee

The April Coffee is held at President Bridget Post's home.  We welcome Susie Wright back as she has reinstated.  Donna King is a new member.

New member, Robin Swope, "almost" new member Robin Bennett and Melanie Polasek

Shari Telford is a guest.

Diana Dusek is a Prospective Member.

Susannah Stearns has brought her mother.

Prospective Member Sophia Morgan

Debbie Cannatella is a new member.

Prospective Member Terri Ballantyne

We all enjoy visiting and eating.

The "eating" is made possible by the work of Carol Hicks and her kitchen crew.  Thanks to you all. (y'all - since we're in Texas)

It is with sadness that we report that our dear friend and member, Virginia Tyler, died on March 22nd.  She had moved to Palm Springs, CA to be with her daughter.  For further information,  check out Facebook.com for the New Neighbors League of Corpus Christi page.

March

The Rose for March is Jean Marie Welch.  Her husband, Bill, attends the luncheon to see her honored.

As we check into the luncheon, we're greeted by Advisor Ava Obermueller, Treasurer Susannah Stearns and Membership Chair Stephanie Wenzler.  Susannah later won the Birthday Drawing.

Terri Ballantyne is a Guest and Prospective Member.

Another guest is a Winter Texan, Barbara Stodola.

Sylvia Whitworth has brought Debbie Cannatella.

President Bridget Post presides while we all enjoy our delicious lunch at the Town Club.  By the way, Bridget won the 50/50 drawing.

Kay Long congratulations Jean Marie.

Our guest speaker is Wendy Guinan with Mirador, a Retirement Community which is being built on Staples and Timbergate.  Check out the website at www.MiradorRetirement.com or call 361-994-0900 for more information.  Terrie Bodine told about signing her parents up for the Mirador and visiting their beautiful Querencia at Barton Creek in Austin.

February

Vicki Gaarder, 2 time NNL President, is moving back to Corpus Christi as her husband Phil is resuming his position as Plant Manager of Flint Hills.  She has brought Pam Legvold, a newcomer, to the February Luncheon.  They were transferred from Holland and he is also with Flint Hills.

Our speaker is Tony Reyes, Executive Director and Founder of Mission 911.  Learn more about his program at www.ccmission911.org.  The mission helps rehabilitate people by giving them a fresh start in life.  What an inspiration he is to all of us!

Patty Jones and Amanda Rodriguez are guests.

New member, Robin Bennett, has brought guest, Cindy Wintermute.

Also visiting are Denise Parker and Bonnie Conner.

President Bridget Post gives the mike to Ava Obermueller, who tells about the practice for the Rosettes and invites anyone to join.

As always the Town Club has great food and 44 people attend.

The Social Committee tells about the term social.  It will be a Mystery Dinner, held in Susannah Stearns' beautiful back yard.  The date is May 1.  Further details will be in the Sanddollar and on the web.  Committee members are Laura Falconer, Elizabeth Feeney, Carol Littleton, Pat McAnear, Susannah, Cherl  Hinton, Connie Smith and guest Tamara Patterson.

Terry Butler wins the 50/50 money.  Remember that the other half of the money collected will go towards the great social!

January

VIP Luncheon

The VIP Luncheon is held at the Corpus Christi Country Club.  Mollie Zick, a former NNL member, discussed how slaves followed quilts, displayed by families along the Underground Railroad route showing them how to escape from the South to freedom.

Debbie High is a new NNL member, who has really "jumped in" to attend NNL functions.  We appreciate you, Debbie.

Thanks to Gloria Waller for taking all of these great pictures at the luncheon.

On the right is Treasurer Margie Schroeder and President Joyce Seitz.  Know they are delighted with so many members and guests attending.

Lois McCray and Candy Duncan are other VIP officers.  Sami Cameron visits whenever she can.

Wow!!!  CC Country Club's chefs did a super job!

Congratulations, Mary.  You can treat all of us to the movie next month when the First Movie Club goes!

President Bridget Post calls the meeting to order at the January Luncheon.

Beth Turcotte and new member, Robin Bennett

Julie Brower, Candy Duncan Lena Maude Mueller and Gloria Waller sport cute outfits.

Ava Obermueller brings 3 prospective members.  Way to go, Ava!  They each have our Prospective Member Sanddollar.  Posing are Terry Bodine, Patty Jones, Ava, Marina LaPlante and Amanda Rodriguez.

Beverly Johnston brings a Prospective Member, Donna King (on the left).

Annette Cottingham is also a Prospective Member.

Pam Gordon and Libbie Killgore.  With Libby's cute new hairdo and pretty skin, she's willing to tell anyone her secret!  (And it's NOT a facelift!)

Linda Dorsey visits with our speaker, Leslie Green.

We begin the New Year right by having Leslie Green, The Clutter Queen, tell us how to organize our home.   Check our her web site at www.cluttertalk.net or call her at 361-452-1902 or 804-334-5662.

The January Coffee is held at Melanie Polasek's.  Many thanks to not only taking the pictures, but label them.

This is taken at the Board Meeting, which proceeds the coffee.  (Pat McAnear is in the white blouse and Tanja Noever is on the left of Laura Falconer.)

The cold weather allows people to wear sweaters and to make the "displaced northerners" feel at home AND thankful that it's only in the 30's and not the MINUS 30's.