Neighbors of Pinehurst

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1 Neighbors of Pinehurst A note from the president July 2018 Here we are half way through 2018 which means we are half way through our Neighbors of Pinehurst calendar. Looking back on the first half of our NOP year, our ongoing Book Clubs, Bridge Groups, Wine Groups, Recipe Groups and Game Groups have each been coming together in members homes and enjoying the camaraderie and fun of their specific gatherings. Among the membership, a cross-section enjoyed the Ladies Bridge Luncheon in January, the two Dining Out events in February and May, the Spring Progressive Dinner in April, as well as the Pool Party at the Pinewild Country Club pool in June. Each of these events brought our members together for fun, food and the advancement of friendships. It s been a good six months! Now it s time to look ahead to the next six months and plan our calendars for the rest of Our next scheduled group opportunity was a major success last year and promises to be equally popular again this year. August 17 th is our Wine Tasting Event at the Pinewild Country Club with four courses of small plate pairings coupled with featured wines of Robert Strong Vineyards from the Sonoma region of California. Details related to this event follow in this newsletter and I encourage members to sign up early because of limited seating, so get your check in early! In the months ahead watch for two more Dining Out opportunities, one in August and one in November. These dinners which are held in area restaurants are always enjoyed by the members who attend, so try to join us for one or both. On September 16 th, the Neighbors of Pinehurst Board will host a Member Appreciation Picnic at the Pinewild Clubhouse to show our appreciation to all the members who collectively support the many activities and events within the NOP organization. Then in October two events are scheduled, the Fall Progressive Dinner on October 13th and the annual Book Club Luncheon on October 25 th at CCNC. From my perspective, Neighbors of Pinehurst offers its members the opportunity to choose as many or as few activities and events as their lifestyles desire. Then once the choices are made, individual participation allows for the development of new relationships and offers new opportunities which embrace the diversity of our lives, our talents and our communities. As you look ahead to the next six months, be sure to join us for some of the many NOP happenings that are on the horizon! Happy Fourth of July! Karen Herring Important notice: The next board meeting will be held at 4:00 p.m. August 1 st at the Herring residence, 30 Kilbride. RSVP to Karen Herring, halherring@yahoo.com or call

2 Book Club I July 26 Book Club II July 13 Book Club III July 11 Book Club IV (BRASS) July 25 Book Club V July 18 Book Club VI (Mystery) July 25 Book Club VII (Novel Neighbors) July 9 Book Club VIII Summer Hiatus Book Club IX July 9 Year at a glance 2018 Save the Date Bunco July 6 Hand, Knee, & Foot July 12 Recipe Club August 13 Wine Tasting August 17 Dining Out August 25 Member Appreciation Fall Picnic September 16 Fall Progressive Dinner October 13 Book Club Luncheon October 25 Margaret and Lance Holmquest If you know anyone who wants to join Neighbors of Pinehurst, have them contact the Membership Chairperson, Jack MacMillan or jackmac1946@gmail.com

3 August 17 th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Join us for a Wine Tasting Event at Pinewild Country Club on August 17, Enjoy Chef Todd s small plate pairings with featured wines from Rodney Strong. Your check of $32.95 per person made out to Neighbors of Pinehurst is your reservation. Checks may be dropped off or mailed to Joan Blair, 14 Lochdon Court, Pinehurst Reception Rodney Strong Charlotte Home Sauvignon Blanc 1st Course Cured Scottish Salmon w/ Peruvian Pink Salt, Gin & Dill Crème Fraiche / Curried Onion Marmalade Pumpernickel Crostini Rodney Strong Chalk Hill Chardonnay 2 nd Course Mantrachet Goat Cheese Spiced Pecans, Italian Speck Prosciutto, Sweet Melon Rodney Strong Russian River Pinot Noir 3 rd Course Smoked Pork Shank Wing Lacquered w/ a Fig & Walnut Molasses Sweet Potato Puree & Black Eyed Pea Relish Rodney Strong Knights Valley Cabernet 4 th Course Bomboloni Sweet Golden Fried Pastry filled w/ White Chocolate & Raspberry Ganache Toasted Coconut & Vanilla Cream Rodney Strong Up Shot Red $32.95 per person Includes taxes & gratuity

4 Heartwood at Longleaf 10 Knoll Rd. Southern Pines Saturday, August 25, 2018 Cocktails 6:00 pm (Cash Bar) with Dinner at 7:00 pm Menu House Salad: With Ranch and Balsamic Dressing, rolls and butter Main Course Choices (3): Grilled Chicken Breasts with a Cognac Mushroom Sauce Buttermilk Whipped Potatoes and Grilled Asparagus Name Name Herb Crusted Salmon with White Wine Capers, Avocado, Lump Crab Meat and Hollandaise Sauce with Saffron Rice Pilaf and Grilled Asparagus Name Name Char Grilled Pork Chop filled with Apple Pecan Stuffing and served with Oven Roasted Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts Name Name Dessert: New York Cheesecake with Fresh Berries Coffee and Tea For a gluten-free or vegetarian meal please call Jeane Kays at Reservations will be cut off when we reach the DEADLINE OF August 18, whichever is first. No cancellations after the cut-off date. COST: $35.00 per person. Price includes Meal, Tax, Gratuity, Tea, Regular & Decaf Coffee. Soft drinks are at the cash bar. Your check is your reservation. With your check please make sure you include your Entrée choices, and who is ordering it. Make your check payable to Neighbors of Pinehurst. Drop it off or mail to: Jeane Kays, 23 Abington Drive, Pinehurst (Pinewild). There will be a basket on the front porch. When you arrive at Heartwood, you will receive a name tag and a place card to place at the seat of your choice. This will reserve your place for the evening.

5 Member Appreciation Fall Picnic Rain or Shine! Sunday September 15, 2018 Social 5:00pm, Dinner 6:00pm Pinewild Country Club Limit 140 Sorry No Guests! Dinner is FREE! As your reservation guarantee, send a check made out to Neighbors of Pinehurst for $20/couple, $10/single to: Sheila Henderson 39 Glasgow Drive Pinehurst, NC Or Drop your check off in porch basket. All reservation checks will be returned at the picnic check-in desk. Deadline for Reservations / Cancellations Is Tuesday, September 4, Sponsored by Neighbors of Pinehurst

6 Bunco is an easy, interactive dice game. Couples and singles are welcome. Come to learn or if you already play, come help others. Friday, July 6 6:00 p.m. RSVPs must be received by July 3 Couples and singles are welcome to join the Bunco group that meets on the 1 st Friday of every month. Come meet your neighbors and enjoy a night of fun! Our next Bunco game is on July 6 th at 6 p.m. at the home of Cathy Jones, 30 Whitehaven Dr., Pinehurst (in Pinewild). RSVP to cjones3435@hotmail.com or slik11055@gmail.com. Please bring an appetizer or snack to share It s only $5 to join in the fun! All prize money will be given out at the end of the evening! For more information call Connie Heishman at or slik11055@gmail.com Congratulations to our May Bunco Winners! Most Wins Craig Dozois Most Losses Nancy Anders Most Buncos John Walters Most Mini Buncos Sallie Blecharczyk

7 Hand, Knee, & Foot Mark your calendars for the 2 nd Thursday of every month at 1 p.m.! We will be playing again July 12 th at 1 p.m. Please join your host Peg Tateosian at 36 Devon Dr. Pinehurst. Hand, Knee, & Foot is a variation of Canasta that requires six decks and nimble hands capable of holding 20 cards or more. If you would like to play or learn, please contact our Neighbors Chair, Carol Pizzi, cpizzi2@yahoo.com or call her on Recipe Club The Recipe Club will be on hiatus in July. The next meeting will be held on August 13 th at 12:30 p.m. The theme will be fruit. Bring a prepared dish and 8 to 10 copies of your recipe to share. Please RSVP to slik11055@gmail.com. We have room for more members! Call Connie Heishman, or slik11055@gmail.com for more information on Recipe Club membership. The Recipe Club is sharing this refreshing summer recipe. Enjoy! Watermelon, Feta, and Mint Skewers Cut watermelon in small cubes Cut feta cheese same size as watermelon Mint leaves for garnish Balsamic Glaze Boil balsamic vinegar to reduce until thickens or buy glaze Arrange with mint leaves between watermelon and feta and drizzle with balsamic glaze

8 Good Wines and Great Times! Join a wine group! Welcome to the 2018 Neighbors of Pinehurst Wine Season that began in September. Groups meet approximately six times a year at each other's homes and try new and different wines with great neighbors and friends. Want to join a new wine group? We need a few more members to form the next wine group. If you are interested in trying out new wines with friends, let me know. I can be reached at , or joanblair14@gmail.com. Mark your calendars for this year s wine tasting event to be held at the Pinewild club house on August 17 th. Another elegant evening is planned with small plates and wine pairings. Please see the flyer on page 3 in this edition of the newsletter. Here are the suggested wines for the 2018 season: July/August: "Classically Cool" climate wines: Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Ice Wine Alternate: "Well traveled South America Vines": Malbec, Carmenere, Pais, Bonarda, Cabernet France Cheers! Good Health!, Saude!, Bottoms Up!, Sante!, Skal!, Salud!

9 I encourage you to check out The Country Book Shop website at The site has a current events list and they offer online shopping! The book store also offers a book club discount and the discount code for this quarter is BOOKWIN. Book Club Leaders are reminded to send a copy of your reading list to The Country Book Store so they can offer club members a discount and stock a supply of your selections. Send your club s information to Beth Carpenter: beth.thecountrybookshop@gmail.com. If you are a member of Neighbors and interested in joining one of our book clubs please contact Susan Zanetti, susanfxd@gmail.com. If your book club makes a donation to charities within the Village, please let me know. Your charity work might be of interest to other book clubs. JUST A REMINDER: Please donate any books you are finished reading to Dolores Flashman. Many of the book clubs are reading the same books and this is a good way to share. Dolores will circulate a list of books available to book club members and if you would like to borrow a book, contact her. The books are left on the bench on the front porch at 37 Glasgow Drive for pick-up. If you have any questions, contact Dolores at or dflashman11@gmail.com. Susan Zanetti Book Club Chair

10 BOOK CLUB I Book Club I will meet on July 26 at the home of Joan Power. The book selection is Beautiful Poison by Lydia Kang. BOOK CLUB II Book Club II will meet on July 13 at the home of Nancy Jacobs. The book selection is The Last Painting of Sara devos by Domonic Smith and Judie Eddy will be the discussion leader. BOOK CLUB III Book Club III will meet on July 11 at the home of Louise Kennedy. The book selection is The Dark Road to Mercy by Wiley Cash. BOOK CLUB IV (BRASS) The Brass book club will meet on July 25. The host is Cynthia Weller and the book selection is News of the World by Paulette Jiles. BOOK CLUB V Book Club V will meet on July 18 at the home of Marjory Leidy. The book selection is Glory Over Everything by Kathleen Grissom. BOOK CLUB VI (Mystery) The Mystery Book Club will meet on July 25 at the home of Carol Jones. The book selection is Before the Fall by Noah Hawley. BOOK CLUB VII (Novel Neighbors) Novel Neighbors will meet on July 9 at the home of Jean Sundstrom. The book selection is The Rooster Bar by John Grisham. BOOK CLUB VIII Book Club VIII will be on summer hiatus and will meet again on September 5. BOOK CLUB IX Book Club IX will meet on July 9, at the home of Patty Hmel, 36 Lasswade Dr., to discuss Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate.

11 Bridge News Ladies Marathon Bridge July Grandslammers Grandslammer LXI filled up and will start this month. I have already started a new list for Grandslammer LXII. If you aren t already signed up for a new marathon, please do so now for the marathon of your choice and send in your money. As soon as we have eight teams ready to play, we will begin the next marathon. New members are always welcome. The marathons are grouped by the player s preference - Chicago or Rubber bridge scoring. As soon as eight teams in either group are signed up, play will begin. This is a continuous process. Sign up now by calling Phyllis Clark at or ing her at phylpot@gmail.com. Send your check/s for $10/lady made payable to Neighbors of Pinehurst to Phyllis Clark, 64 Stoneykirk Drive, Pinehurst, NC Bridge documents are sent out in PDF format and can be read and printed from Adobe Reader, just like the newsletter. For those who do not have the option, we will continue to use snail mail. Hostesses, please remember to schedule your games as early as possible giving your opponents several options. Everyone has busy schedules, so set up your game at least a month in advance. Thank you. Need a Partner? Give Phyllis a call at She coordinates players who are looking for a game. Have you considered playing in another marathon with a different partner? Maybe a new member? Another friend? Or someone who s looking for a partner? And the Winners Are: Grandslammer LVII, a rubber bridge marathon, finished in June. Congratulations to the following: 1st Sally Bold-Frick & Kathleen Richardson 19,450 $80 2nd Rosemary Fekkes & Valerie Slade 18,530 $48 3rd Chris Novak & Kathy Samchalk 17,490 $32 Couples Marathon Signups will continue until there are eight couples and another marathon will begin. Sign up and join in the fun! It s a very nice way to spend an evening. Here s wishing you great cards! Games are scheduled so that you play with a different couple once a month for seven (7) months. If you enjoy bridge, this is a great way to meet new couples as well as spend an evening with friends. To sign up, send a check for $15 / couple, made payable to Neighbors of Pinehurst, to Lynne Moore, 32 Lasswade Drive, Pinehurst, NC, Checks may be mailed or dropped in the basket on Lynne s porch. If there are any questions, call Lynne at or her at lbmoore@aol.com. How Marathon Bridge Works Each Marathon consists of seven months of scheduled play with one additional month allowed for the completion of all rounds. There are no games scheduled in December. Couples or lady partners may schedule play at their convenience during the eight-month period. Signups are on a first-come-first-served basis. When a group fills up, new signups are placed on a waiting list until there are eight teams to form a new group. This procedure continues throughout the year. So, if you are finishing one marathon and wish to continue or sign up for an additional one send in your check (s). For more information contact either Lynne or Phyllis.

12 Bridge Substitutes Bridge Substitutes The following ladies are on our substitute list. If you would like your name added or removed from the list please Mary Ann Bartos Nancy Brooks Terry Cantele Janet Clark Phyllis Clark Mary Cloonan Jackie Collins Sue Colmer Charlotte Conradi Gail Corgan Arline Critchley Char Deiderich Debbi Dix Connie Dominguez Patty Engelking Karen Fogle Sally Bold-Frick Julie Gilbert Sue Griggs Bonnie Guttrich Joanne Hodges Kathy Hodges Nancy Jacobs Chris Johnson me at and I will add/delete your name. Remember, you need to be a member of Neighbors to be on the list. Jeane Kays Mickey Keller Helen Kroll Shirley Kronbach Deirdre LaCasse Audrey Larkin Kaye Marrale Fran Mellios Lauri Michelich Elly Moses Betty Mulvaney Nanette Posser Kathleen Richardson Mary Ann Rowe Kathy Samchalk Sandy Schnare Ann Snyder Myrna Spencer Jean Sundstrom JoAnn Turner Kathy VandenBrook Bonnie Wolfe Kathy Wharton Suzanne Wright Neighbors Bridge Groups Neighbors supports various bridge groups by providing cards, score sheets, etc. The requirements for being a Neighbors group are simple: 1) All the members must belong to Neighbors of Pinehurst. 2) You must use the ladies on the substitute list above as substitutes, whenever possible. To my knowledge there are four duplicate groups that currently qualify for support. There are two the 1 st Monday Group headed by Judith Kelley; the 1 st Friday Group (Bridge Babes) headed by Phyllis Clark; and the 3 rd Monday Group which Phyllis also heads up. There is another 3 rd Monday Game, which plays at Elliott s restaurant. There is a 4-table duplicate group, which plays 28 boards. This group is headed by Kathy Samchalk and Joanne Hodges. They start at 9:45 and break for lunch. Are there any other NOP groups out there? Phyllis

13 NEIGHBORS OF PINEHURST 13 Linton Ct Pinehurst NC NEIGHBORS OF PINEHURST BOARD for 2018 President Karen Herring Vice President Pat Keegan Secretary Nancy Mack Treasurer Maureen Snowden Book Club Coordinator Susan Zanetti Book Club I Joan Power Book Club II Judie Eddy and Judy Scyster Book Club III Dolores Flashman Book Club IV Jane Nehlsen Book Club V Ann Barlow and Karen Teems Book Club VI (Mystery) BJ Barrett Book Club VII Sue Zanetti Book Club VIII Dianne Schultz Book Club IX Katie Dahlberg Bridge Phyllis Clark and Lynne Moore Dining Out Jeane Kays Membership Jack MacMillan Newsletter Janet Farrell Progressive Dinner Linda Phillips and Gloria Slate Publicity Gloria Bishop Recipe Club & Bunco Connie Heishman Social Registrar Sheila Henderson Sunshine Ginny Notestine Website Mary Schneider Wine Tasting Joan Blair