PRESTONWOOD NEWCOMERS CLUB

FEBRUARY 2015 NEWSLETTER

Proofreaders: Inga Borenstein
Newsletter Editor: Marilyn Voyles 972-517-9009

USPS Circulation:

Dusty Hurry

WEBSITE: www.mypwnc.org Password: pnc2013

PROGRAM

RESERVATIONS

Joyce Polka

972-306-8899 joycepolka@hotmail.com

NOTE: USE THIS EMAIL OR PHONE NO. OR PNC WEBSITE

ONLY (see just below the Masthead above for website
address & password).
If you email a reservation to me & do not receive a confirmation
(ONLY EMAIL WILL RECEIVE CONFIRMATION) from me, please
call me as your reservation was not received.
If you want to make a reservation, please email or call the number
above or at the PNC website. The website will allow you to fill out a
submission form with your name and your guests name (if one). I will
send you a confirmation if you email me only so you know that I got
your reservation.

February is the month of love, Valentines and romance. So

what could be more perfect than having a "Rat Pack" singer
in an Italian restaurant in February? (Those of us of a certain age can probably recall the names of the entire Rat
Pack group and we probably know all the songs, too.)

POLICY: Check-in for the luncheon will not start until 11:00 AM.

Larry Johnson is the entertainer who sings the songs from

that era and he will perform for us at the February luncheon at Maggiano's. He will keep you tapping your feet and
he might even have you singing along with him. You can
see Larry perform in several restaurants in the Plano/Frisco
area. Maybe you've already seen him perform; if not,
you're in for a treat. So be sure to wear your Valentine red
and be prepared to eat good food and have a great time.
Riza Wittlin

972-625-2110

The deadline for reservation and cancellations is Thursday,

February 5th, at 9:00 PM. If you make a reservation and do not
cancel before the deadline, you are responsible for the cost, even if you
do not attend the luncheon. PNC will be charged for each empty place
setting.
Please have your check made out to Prestonwood Newcomers or PNC
prior to arrival (we are unable to accept cash) to speed up getting
your name tag.

rizawittlin1@gmail.com
LUNCHEON INFORMATION

MENU:

DATE:

February 10, 2015

TIME:

11:00 AM Social Gathering

11:30 AM Business Meeting
12:00 PM Luncheon

LOCATION:

Maggiano's Little Italy Willowbend

6001 W. Park Blvd.
Plano 75093

DIRECTIONs:

On West Park Boulevard, just

west of the Dallas Tollway

COST:

$25.00, inclusive
(cash will not be accepted)

Family style
(No special menus provided)

First Course:

Freshly Baked Bread

Stuffed Mushrooms
Calamari Fritte
Chopped Salad

Second Course: Chicken Piccata

Eggplant Parmesan
Meat Lasagna with Meat Sauce
Third Course:

Profiteroles with Vanilla Ice Cream

and Hot Fudge
Tiramisu

Note: When you make your reservation. notify Joyce

Polka if you need a different dessert, due to a dairy
issue.
Coffee, Tea, Sodas, Iced Tea

VOLUNTEERS
Once again, I am counting on the generosity of you all to help with our annual stuffed animal collection.
This is done every year at our February meeting. These donations will be given to the Collin County
Children's Advocacy Center in Plano.
Last year, we were very fortunate to collect 96 stuffed animals. They were very happily received by the
center and made many children happy. It would really be great if we could top that number and
perhaps collect 100 animals this year.
Please consider helping with this worthwhile project. As many of you know, Kohl's has a wonderful program called Kohl's Cares. Since its inception in 2000, they have donated $231 million dollars to hospitals, scholarships, and many programs for children. They sell stuffed animals and books for $5 each,
and this money goes to the Kohl's Cares projects. You might consider purchasing your donation from
Kohl's. This way, you would be helping children twice. Thanks again for your help.
Sydelle Feinman
Feinman-plano@verizon.net
Volunteer Chair

FEBRUARY 2015
Sun
1

Mon
2 Mah-Jongg

Tue
3 Canasta

Wed
4

Thu
5 Canasta

Sat

Fri
6 Board
Meeting

9 Mah-Jongg

10 PNC
Luncheon

11 PM Canasta

12

13

14

15

16 Mah-Jongg

17

18

19 Euchre

20 Canasta

21

22

23 Mah-Jongg

24 Partners
Bridge

25 Euchre

26

27
Mah-Jongg
Tourament

28

Book Club

MEMBERSHIP NEWS

The membership total remains at 124 members. It is not too late to join PNC. Please invite your friends to attend
an activity or even the February Luncheon or March Tea & Fashion Show to see if they might like to become a part of
our organization. Application forms can be downloaded from our website.
Carol Frye, VP Membership

972-662-7959

mscfrye@yahoo.com

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

FIRST THURSDAY CANASTA

What a terrific day we had at Lynne Warshauer's lovely home. She delighted us with a fabulous luncheon including homemade cake and cookies (yum). We then played one of our favorite games-----Canasta. It was especially nice for me since I finally got some money back. No. 1 was Marianne Sullivan; No. 2 was yours truly; No.
3 was our sub, Carole Kurz and No. 4 was Dianne Ovens. Our lovely hostess, Lynne, got the Booby. She was
happy she got some money back.
Our next game will be at Sally Richardson's home on Thursday, February 5th at Noon. Please call Sally with the
name of your sub, if you cannot attend.
Connie Plouffe 972-624-5062
Third Thursday Euchre
Now that the winter doldrums are upon us, it's time to get out and about and meet with friends. Don't forget to
put Feb. 19 on the calendar for our euchre' group. Those hot cards will help to keep our hands busy
and warm! We will meet at Willow Bend Mall at 12:30pm, and as usual, if you cannot attend, please let
Marianne Sullivan know who your sub is.
Marianne Sullivan - 972-403-9387

Karen Angle - 469-777-3445

4th Wednesday Euchre

Well, the holidays are over, the parties are over and were back to the same-old, same-old. But with the 4th
Wednesday Euchre group, its always something to look forward to. This group was made for fun, laughter, and
friendship. And oh-yes, we play euchre too!
Our next get-together will be at the Food Court at Willowbend Mall on Wednesday, February 25 th, 2015. As
always, if you cant make it, please let me know who will be subbing for you. Until then, may the cards be with
you!
Marianne Sullivan

marianne6408@aol.com

972-403-9387

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES (contd)

BOOK CLUB
Please join us as Sandy Spett reviews My Beloved World by Sonia Sotomayor on February 23rd, 2015. We always meet
on the 4th Monday of the month at Highland Springs (SE corner of Frankford and Coit).
The first Hispanic and third woman appointed to the United States Supreme Court, Sonia Sotomayor has become an
instant American icon. Now, with a candor and intimacy never undertaken by a sitting Justice, she recounts her life from a
Bronx housing project to the federal bench, a journey that offers an inspiring testament to her own extraordinary determination and the power of believing in oneself.
Marcia Kotick
469-888-4179
mmk1022@aol.com

Leona Toby
972-248-4055
leona@2tobys.com

UPCOMING EVENTS

FASHION SHOW & TEA

March 10th at bent tree cc

Don't miss our March meeting on the 10th whatever you do! The Ladies at Tinka's Boutique have been kind enough
to set up a fashion show, modeled by our own lovely ladies at PNC. We're calling it: A SPRING FLING--DRESS TO
THE NINES WITH CLASS AND SASS.
Please join us for tea at the Bent Tree Country Club and the exciting spring fashions. Were bringing back the Spring
Tea. Think about your hat as there will be prizes for: Most Beautiful, Silliest, and Best Overall Outfit with Hat.
Enjoy an afternoon of friends, fun and fashion, as our own beautiful models dazzle you with a sneak preview of
Spring 2015. Remember that every day is a fashion show and the world is your runway.
Donna Schmittler, Tea Chair
Kate Suhorsky, Fashion Show Chair

Directory change
Please update your directory with the following:
Sandi Satiskys Zip Code is: 75248

UPCOMING EVENTS (CONTD)

Sign up Now!

PNC Mah Jongg Tournament

Friday Feb. 27th

Frisco Lakes Golf Club
7170 Anthem Drive. Frisco TX 75034

9:30am 3:30pm
Check-in 9:30 9:45
(Play starts promptly at 10:00am)

Cost $25.00 (includes lunch & beverages)

Make checks payable to Carol Frye, 6717 Myrtle Beach Dr. Plano TX 75093
Your check is your reservation. Deadline is Tuesday, Feb. 17th

Door Prizes & Cash Prizes will be awarded!

Hospitality
The following attendees at the January luncheon won gift cards of $25:
Leona Toby
Inga Borenstein
Sharon Leppert
Elise Rubenstein
Kate Suhorsky
Roberta Rosen

Chico's
Barnes and Noble
Bed Bath and Beyond
Central Market
Central Market
Cheesecake Factory

The following attendees won a free luncheon:

Dottie Gallagher
Sydelle Feinman
Carol Frye

PNC Luncheon
PNC Luncheon
PNC Luncheon

And Diane Freed won a handmade card table cloth generously donated by Bev Blue.

January luncheon
Gloria Campos was a charming and lovely speaker, as well as very interesting. Below is a photo of Gloria with
some of our members:

L to R: Carole Cohen, Lois Kohn, Gloria Campos, Sandy Lambert, Carol Frye, Pat
Richards, and Fran Schneider. Kudos to Carol Frye who arranged for Gloria to
speak to us after the planned speaker had an emergency. Gloria seemed like an
old friend and was absolutely delightful.

sunshine news

Our charming newsletter editor, Marilyn Voyles, had foot surgery and the report from her doctor is that she is healing well but still needs to wear the fancy post operation shoe.
Every winter I say the same thing, I thought I moved to Dallas from Toledo, Ohio to get out of the cold weather
which I truly abhor, then I receive an e-mail from Marcia Kotick saying she loves the cold weather as she finds it so
invigorating and it gives her a chance to wear her winter sweaters. Let's have some fun, those ladies who like the
cold weather e-mail me telling me they like it and those who are like me and dislike it also tell me so. Next month I
will give you the results. Sounds like fun doesn't it?
One thing this weather does is give me lots of time to knit. I have been busy knitting hats and scarves for the
homeless. If there is anyone who would like to help with this project let me know and I will see that you get the
yarn.
Prestonwood Newcomers means friendship. We are all friends and care about each other and are interested in your
happenings. Should your name have been here? I am always interested in receiving your e-mail.
WE CARE!
Ruth Swaab 972-661-2344 24r47w49swaab@sbcglobal.net
Sunshine Chair

FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS

Jackie Fleschman

Carolyn Kennington

Caren Tate

Dottie Gallagher

12

Sandi Satisky

16

Joyce Zellman

18

Bev Blue

22

Rhoda Shrem

23

board & committees for 2014/2015

BOARD
Co-President
VP Programs
VP Membership
VP Luncheon
VP Reservations
Secretary
Treasurer
Parliamentarian

COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Activities
Calendar Keeper
Consumer File
Contacts
Data Base Admin
Directory
Historian
Holiday Brunch

Carole Cohen
Sandy Lambert
Carol Frye, Marcia Kotick,
Dianne Ovens, Riza Wittlin
Carol Frye
Roberta Rosen
Bonnie Seitchik
Joyce Polka
Fran Schneider
Sandy Spett
Sharon Leppert
Dianne Ovens

Hospitality
Newsletter Editor
USPS Circulation
Proofreaders
Photographer
Social
Spring Tea &
Fashion Show
Sunshine
Volunteers
Website
Welcome

OPEN
Nancy Foster
Lois Kohn
Nancy Ganci
Nancy Staltman
Sandy Lambert, Marcia Kotick
OPEN
Sharon Leppert, Myrna Tureff,
Marion Kaplan
Kate Suhorsky, Sally Mallek,
Myrna Tureff
Marilyn Voyles
Dusty Hurry
Inga Borenstein, Leona Toby
OPEN
OPEN
Donna Schmittler, Nancy Neason,
Nancy Foster
Kate Suhorsky
Ruth Swaab
Sydelle Feinman
Nancy Staltman
Morrise Bell

PRESIDENTS MESSAGE

BOARD MEETING

We wish everyone a very healthy and happy New

Year. Now it is time to begin a new year with wonderful programs, good food and great friends. Wasn't this
past program wonderful? It was so good to see Gloria
Campos in person after she retired from Channel 8.

Friday, February 6th at 10:00 AM

Marilyn Voyles home at
712 January Drive
Plano 75025

Soon we will be signing up for the 2015-2016

offices. Please start thinking what you would like to do
to make the coming year a real success. Most important is membership. Without them, the club can't continue as it is. We need to reach out to our friends and
neighbors and bring them to a luncheon and program.

Any board member unable to attend,

please contact Sandy Lambert at
972-931-6229 or sjlamb2@aol.com
AND

February is Teddy Bear month. Kohl's has some adorable animals. Not only will you be donating to the Childrens Advocacy Center here in Plano, Kohl's also has a
charity that the money from the sale goes to. Lets fill
up an entire car, front, back and trunk. I know we can
do it.

Please let Marilyn at 972-517-9009 know by

Thursday, February 5th, at 9:00 PM
if you cannot attend.

By the time we see each other in February, the daffodils will be blooming, signaling a new season. Take
time to enjoy them.
Carole Cohen
Sandy Lambert