February 2014 Newsletter

Newcomers & Neighbors of Sewickley

Dear Newcomers & Neighbors, Even though its downright freezing outside don't let that stop you from missing out on all the great events we have planned. This month we are venturing back out of the village for Couples Night Out with a twist. We are mixing it up with a Couples BRUNCH Out at Verde! Girls Night Out is also adding a little twist with trivia at Sharpe Edge. Come to play a few games or just hang out with girls. But wait there is more.......Ladies, if you love wine like me there is nothing better than a wine tasting to warm you up. This months program will introduce us to new wines and a great time to hang out with friends and meet new ones. The kiddos will also have some fun activities to help burn off all that energy. Things to look forward to next month: Our Winter Party is going to kick off March. Don't forget to RSVP because you wont want to miss this evening! Members Event -Ladies this event is meet your neighbors in a casual setting. I have made many new friendships this year from attending our events. I hope this event will help you do the same. Watch for all the invites and I hope to see you soon! Regards, Andrea Hopkins- Green President

2013-2014 Board
President - Andrea Hopkins-Green Advertising - Jeanne McDaniel Book Club - Kathy Brandt Communications - Wendy Quattlebaum Directory & Newsletter Monica Savage Girls Night Out - Suzanne Franus & Darcy Miller Helping Hands - Jade Moral Hospitality & Programs - Rhea Irwin Membership & Treasurer - Kati Doebler Playgroup, Babies & New Moms Erika Zeranski Playgroup, 1s & 2s - Patricia Droz Playgroup, 3 & Up - Ali Sanford Sewickley Serves - Kelsey Rhea Social Chair -Christen MacKenzie

Monthly Activities Save the Date for March

1st

- Winter Party!

Our next big event is fast approaching! Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 1st for our Winter Party. Party will be held at Willow on Camp Horne Road at 7pm. Evite with further details to follow.

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A Big Board Thank You

Programs: I hope everyone enjoyed January's program, it was such a nice treat!! A huge thanks to Farrell and the staff at Esthetics Salon and Spa! For those interested in making appointments for additional treatments please feel free to contact them at: Esthetics Salon and Spa, 402 Beaver St #2, (412) 741-0446, www.estheticssalonandspa.com Couples Night Out: A special thank you goes out to member Daniell and her husband Kirby Walker of Industry Public House by providing Couples Night Out with a special room and tons of yummy appetizers to start our evening off.

Monthly Activities
Book Club: The Book Club is reading The Boys in the Boat" for February. The Club will meet on February 10th, Monday at 11:30 at Crazy Mocha. Contact kathy@sewickleyrealtor.com with any questions. Couples Night Brunch Out: Februarys CBO will be Sunday, February 9th at 11am at Verde Mexican Kitchen and Cantina downtown. The address is 5491 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. The cross street is Fairmont. Check menu at www.verdepgh.com. Please RSVP to Jeanne if you can attend at jmmcdaniel3@aol.com by Tuesday, February 4th. Girls Night Out: Girls Night Out will be Trivia Night (fun!) on Tuesday the 18th at the Sharp Edge Bistro from 7:30 9:30p. Please RSVP to Suzanne if you can attend at SuzanneF04@aol.com. Monthly Program: We are so excited to welcome David Master back to our group!! We did a wine tasting with him last year and it was a great success. The program will be held at Joanne Visnic's home at 232 Broad Street. The evening will start at 7pm on February 11th. Look for your evite! Looking forward to seeing you all there! For additional information or questions please contact Rhea Irwin at @ 585-455-2776 or rheabecker79@hotmail.com. Babies Playgroup: Two playdates have been set for February. Tiffany Yocca (329 Nicholas Place) will be hosting on Monday, the 10th at 11am. Kirsten Jones (327 Nicholas Place) will be hosting on Thursday, the 27th at 11am.

Recipe of the Month

(Submitted by Alison, board member) Pasta with Portobello Bolognese
1 oz. dried mushrooms 2 C. water 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 3 tbsp. butter 4 portobello mushroom caps, diced 1 medium onion, chopped 1 small carrot, chopped 1 small rib of celery, chopped 2 large cloves garlic 1 bay leaf 1/8 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg Salt and pepper 2 tbsp. tomato paste 1 C. dry red wine 1 3/4 C. crushed tomatoes 1 C. whole milk 1 lb. fettuccine, cooked and drained Chopped flat-leaf parsley Grated pecorino-romano cheese

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1 & 2s Playgroup & 3 & up Playgroup: Join the 1-2 and 3+ play groups at the Montour Heights Country Club on Friday, February 7th from 3:30 to 5 p.m. for a Valentine's Day Ice Cream Social. Bring the kids out for some pre-Valentine's fun! Make your own sundaes, craft and story time! The address is 1491 Coraopolis Heights Rd, Coraopolis. The fee is $10 per child and pay at door.

Recipe of the Month (contd)

Pasta with Portobello Bolognese
1. Bring dried mushrooms and water to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 10 minutes. Cool. Drain mushrooms, reserving liquid, and chop coarsely. 2. In a heavy pot, heat oil and butter over medium heat. Add portobellos, onion, carrot, celery, garlic, bay leaf and nutmeg. Cook, stirring occasionally until tender about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. 3. Stir in tomato paste and cook 1 min. Stir in wine, and cook 3 mins. Stir in tomatoes. Reduce heat, and stir in chopped mushrooms, reserved liquid and milk. 4. Simmer over low heat until thick about 30 minutes. 5. Toss fettuccine with sauce. Top with parsley and cheese and serve! "A nice vegetarian change of pace but meaty tasting enough that the husbands will like it". Sounds yummy! Thanks Alison! If you have a recipe you would like to share, please send them to me: monicatsavage@gmail.com

Notes from the Board

Treasurer: We are so happy to be able to use our membership funds to offset costs at Girls Night Out and allow us to fund the spa night offered by our monthly Program in January. We look forward to continue to using our dues to bring you wonderful experiences. Please send any questions you might have to me. Remember we have reduced dues for the rest of the year! Anyone who joins us now and until the rest of the year will only pay $25. Please send any potential interested members my way. kati@twodoebs.com Membership: Welcome all our new members who have signed up recently! We are so happy to have you join us. We are pleased to announce a New Members Night on Monday March 3rd. If you have been a member for about 3 years or less, or have a friend who is new and would like to learn more about our group, we will be getting together at the home Alison Sanford at 604 Davis Lane for a night just for the Newcomers. The focus of this night will be to allow new members to ask questions about Sewickley, and our group and give us valuable feedback about the organization. So mark your calendars Newcomers - this will be your night and we look forward to hearing from you. Helping Hands: We have a member in need of encouragement and support. Angela Robbs mother recently was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and Angela has been helping care for her in Texas. Angelas father also passed away recently. Please keep Angela and her family in your thoughts and prayers. Feel free to send her words of encouragement, let her know she has the support of her community, and that we are here to help during her time of need. She can be reached at jeffandang0873@msn.com.

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Sewickley Serves: This month we are partnering with the Sewickley Y to collect tooth brushes, tooth paste, floss and denture cream for local Older Adults in Coraopolis Senior High Rise, Leetsdale Senior High Rise and Elderberry Court in Ambridge. You can bring them to this month's meeting or drop your donation off at the Y! Advertising: One time offer to purchase ad for website and newsletter. Advertising Criteria: First time to advertise with Newcomers & Neighbors Business Card Advertisement (color/black/white) Duration: Website (January-August 2014) Newsletter (February-May 2014) If interested, please contact Jeanne McDaniel, Advertising Board Member at jmmcdaniel3@aol.com for additional information.

Around Town
February 1 Beatlemania at the Sewickley Library. Month long celebration of the Beatles. February 7 Clearview Federal Credit Union Jazz Series kick-off, 7pm at Sweetwater (every Friday in February) February 8 eat.drink.PITTSBURGH - Learn about regional wineries, enjoy some of the area's best spirits, live music and more, 6p at Wyndham Grand Hotel February 9 Sewickley Series: Everyday Is a Holiday, 2pm at Sewickley Academy February 11 Sewickley Series: House on Sugar Beach, Time TBA at Sewickley Academy

Dates to Remember
February 7 Playgroups 1 & 2 and 3 & up, Montour Heights Country Club, 3:30-5p February 9 Couples Brunch Out, Verde Mexican Kitchen & Cantina, 11a February 10 Babies Playgroup, Tiffany Yoccas home, 11a Book Club, Crazy Mocha, 11:30a February 11 Program, Wine Tasting with David Master, Joanne Visnic's home, 7p February 18 Girls Night Out, Sharp Edge Bistro, 7:30-9:30p February 27 Babies Playgroup, Kirsten Joness Home, 11a March 1 Winter Party, Willow on Camp Horne Rd, 7p March 3 New Members Night, Alison Sanfords home

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Special Welcome to our Newest Sponsors!

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We want to take this time to thank all of our sponsors. It has been a pleasure working with you. Jeanne McDaniel, Advertising

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