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April Luncheon Thursday, April 11, 2019
11:00 am Registration 11:30 am Luncheon
Cedar Ridge Country Club - 10302 S. Garnett Rd. Broken Arrow, OK. 74011 Cost: $25 (includes tax & gratuity)
MENU: Caesar Salad Buffett - romaine, roma tomatoes, parmesan, bacon, hardboiled eggs, green onion, croutons, grilled shrimp, grilled chicken, garlic knots, and tiramisu. Cash bar - cash only for soft drinks, juice, wine and cocktails
RSVP to Barbara Pittman at [email protected], or call her at 918-638-1470 by 11:00 am April 8th. You
will receive a confirmation email. Unfortunately, cancellations made after April 8th will be billed.
The Inside Scoop: Page President’s Message 2
Upcoming Speakers 3
TNC Socials Details 3
TNC Calendar 4
Tulsa Calendar 5
Brunch Details 7
Escape Room Pictures 8
Interest Groups 9
Membership & Birthdays 12
Membership Form 13
Spring Fashion Show by Zella’s - Cedar Ridge Country Club Let’s welcome Spring and get a heads up on the latest in Spring fashions. Don your Easter bonnet for a chance in the special drawing to win a $25 Zella’s gift certificate. Come see eight of our fabulous members walk the runway in Zella’s best!
Tulsa Newcomers Club Newsletter
Chatterbox April 2019
“An acquaintance that begins with a compliment is sure to develop into a real friendship”
- Oscar Wilde
www.tulsanewcomersclub.com
Upcoming Events —Make Plans!
Brewery Tour
Sunday April 7th 2:00—5:00
Make your reservations now.
See page 3 for details
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April Brunch
Thursday April 25th—11:00 am
See page 7 for details
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Mayor G.T. Bynum
May 9, 2019
Don’t miss out on this luncheon
You may bring your spouse and friends!
So get your RSVP’s in early
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Hello ladies! Not only does April bring us our yearly traditions of Easter, but did you know that April 22nd is ‘Earth Day’? It all started in 1970. Regardless of our religious or political views, the environment is something to be cherished and protected by everyone! What can you do to help? Go to earthday.org to learn about climate change, how to end plastic pollution or how to protect endangered species. See you soon!
Elizabeth
Message from the TNC President
Elizabeth Gray Aguirre
Highlights of March Luncheon!
Suzanne Burrow, Outreach Coordinator for Life Senior Services educated us on all the programs and resources they offer for seniors in the Tulsa area to promote and
preserve individual’s independence
Door Prize winners from the March Luncheon were (left to right): Barbara Pittman (Napa Flats), Marcia Jungers (Nothing Bundt Cakes), Grace Gladden (Zella’s), Linda Straight (our Split the Pot winner), Linda Sellers (Twisted Soul Sisters), and Marilyn Starzer (Holly Berry). If you wonder what is being given away next month, RSVP now—you don’t want to miss out.
The food and company at Tulsa Country Club was great.
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Upcoming TNC Luncheon Speakers—Mark Your Calendar Now
May
Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum - Tulsa Country Club Mark your calendars now for May 9th. We are honored to have Mayor Bynum come speak to our group about his vision for the city of Tulsa, now and going forward. We are inviting spouses to join us for this important luncheon too. So get your RSVP’s in early!
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June
ahha Tulsa - Cedar Ridge Country Club ahha’s mission is to cultivate a more creative Tulsa through advocacy, education, and innovative partnerships, which contribute to the quality of life and economic vitality of the greater community. They will talk about what’s coming soon at ahha and their work they do with patients at Hillcrest Heart Hospital. ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
July
Rhys Martin - Five Oaks Lodge Rhys Martin is an author and photographer from Tulsa, Oklahoma and is President of the Oklahoma Route 66 Association. He started visiting the back roads of Oklahoma and quickly understood the significance of historic Route 66 to the greater American story. He will speak to us about Route 66 as it runs through Oklahoma.
Brewery Tour Sunday April 7th 2:00—5:00 A tour of four local breweries is on tap (no pun intended). Everyone will be responsible for their own transportation. Flights, sample and full beer sizes are available. We will spend 30—45 minutes at each brewery. The tour is as follows:
Brewery #1: Renaissance Brewery Co. www.Renaissancebeer.com 1147 S. Lewis Ave. (918) 409-0551
Brewery #2: Heirloom Rustic Ales www. Heirloomrusticales.com 2113 E. Admiral Blvd. (918) 292-8757
Brewery #3: Marshall Brewing Company www.marshallbrewing.com 1742 E. 6th St. * (918) 292-8781
Brewery #4: Cabin Boy’s Brewery www.cabinboysbrewery.com 1717 E. 7th St.* (918) 933-4033 Parking for Marshall’s and Cabin Boy’s is located on the corner of 7th & Peoria
If you plan to attend, please contact Jeanne Russell at (918) 704-7151 or [email protected] by April 4th to reserve your spot. Hope we have a great turnout.
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TNC April 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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Bowling
Bridge
11:20 am Deadline for
Luncheon RSVPs
Board Meeting 9:30 am
LOFT
Mexican Train
Check out the TNC website at www.TulsaNewcomersClub.com
Questions? - Email Shelby at [email protected]
Mah Jongg
Wine Tasting
Bowling
Bridge
Hand and Foot
TNC Luncheon
Stitchers
Cocktails and Conversation
Easter
Canasta
Book Club
Singles Night Out
Fitness
Couples Pinochle
Board Games
Dinner is Served
Mah Jongg
Bridge
Bunco
Brunch
Brewery Tour
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Things To Do in Tulsa
April 2019
(Published in the Tulsa World)
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On April Fool’s Day,
have coffee at Foolish Things.
Birthday of Leon Russell (RIP)
Visit monument at Memorial
Park Cemetery Park .
See Hozier at Tulsa
Theater.
Opening Day for the Tulsa
Drillers.
“The Wedding Singer” debuts at
PAC.
Go see “Shazam”
while it’s new at movie theaters.
Order Pizza, watch Final
Four conclusion on
the tube.
Thunder plays home
finale against Houston Rockets.
Frank Abagnale (of Catch Me If You Can”
fame) at PAC.
Litfest begins in Tulsa Arts
District.
Western Heritage
Awards at Cowboy Hall of Fame in
OKC.
It’s Record Store Day. Browse at
local record shops.
See Kenny Wayne
Shepherd at Tulsa
Theater.
Tax Day. The government got a slice of your pie, so treat yourself to a piece of pie
at Brownies.
“Waitress” now being
served at the PAC.
Watching the Masters
tempted you to get a tee time
this week.
Who’s up for the Apache Rattlesnake Festival?
On the anniversary of tragedy, visit
OKC National Memorial.
Robin Trower at Tulsa
Theater; Cow chip throw in Beaver, OK.
Final day of Heavener Runestone
Viking Festival.
Plot a course for Center of the Universe downtown.
On National Picnic Day,
head to Woodward
Park.
Follow the River Park Trails on a
walk.
NFL Draft on TV; Piano
Guys tickling ivories at
Tulsa Theater.
Woody Guthrie Center sixth anniversary celebration
(April 26-28) begins.
Equality Gala at Cox Business Center; Wonder City Wordfest in Locust Grove.
Enjoy an egg-cellent Easter with
Family.
Last day for “Leonard
Bernstein at 100” exhibit, at
the Sherwin Miller Museum.
Listen to Leon Bridges at
Tulsa Theater.
Superhero Challenge and obstacle course
at Postoak Lodge.
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Let’s Support Our Door Prize Donors!
Our sponsors provide gift certificates for our monthly luncheons. When you shop at any of our sponsors’ businesses, tell them you are a member of TNC and that we appreci-ate their sponsorship! Please be sure to send the provided “Thank You note” after you redeem. If you know of a business that might be interested in becoming a TNC spon-
sor, please contact Joanne Potts at (440) 263-7505 or [email protected]
Hollyberry & Co.
5970 S Yale Ave
(918) 794-7889
Hollyberryandcompany.com
Napa Flats Wood-Fired Kitchen
9912 S Riverside Pkwy.
(918) 948-6505
Napaflats.com/Tulsa-menu
Nothing Bundt Cakes 7890 E 106th Pl. S, Bldg. V Suite 10
(918) 970-747 Nothingbundtcakes.com
Twisted Soul Sisters
13160 S Memorial, Bixby
(918) 943-3246
Twistedsoulsisters.com
Zella’s Retreat Boutique
71st & Lewis
(918) 794-4444
Zpretty.com
LOFT ~ Lunch on First Thursday April 4th at 11:15 am
Nola’s Creole & Cocktails 1334 E. 15th St. & South Quaker Avenue
“Relaxed Cajun - Creole Restaurant with a chandelier lit bar, old timey photos and prohibition - era cocktails”
RSVP to Debbie Council @ (918) 701-2438 or [email protected] by April 1st.
TNC’s Newest Interest Group “Fitness” will meet on April 16th
At Yoga Spirit Academy
The next session will be at Yoga Spirit Academy at 5319 S. Sheridan Rd., Tulsa (at The Farm) The owner says be there by 10:00 am as class will start at 10:15. She is only charging us $10.00 each. You must pay with check or cash. There is only room for 20 people to participate. If everyone could RSVP by April 16th, that would be great.
Please contact Elizabeth Gray with your RSVP. She can be reached at [email protected] or (918) 978-1939 In May, we will be back for a walk at 41st and Riverside Dr.
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Brunch Specifics Brunch is held two times per year; April and October. Newcomers will meet in a member’s home for a very informal brunch at 11 am. Please bring a brunch item (egg dish, fruit, salad, soup, dessert, bread, etc.) to share.
As Winter finally fades away, and boy it was a long one. Come celebrate the
beginning of Spring and meet our newest TNC members at our April TNC Brunch.
April Brunch Thursday, April 25, 2019
11:00am
Carrie Stuart-Grote 2636 E. 22nd Pl. Tulsa, OK 74114
(281) 773-0766 No RSVP necessary
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See What You Missed….. Jeanne Russell served up a great evening of intrigue and dinner as 26 members tried to escape the rooms at Safe House Tulsa so they could have dinner at Salt Grass Steakhouse. Of the three groups,
only one was successful at escaping before the clock ran out - Great Job! Everyone wants to have a second chance at escaping
sometime in the future. Please Jeanne???
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American Mah Jongg Meets 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM, in member’s home.
Contact Kathy Stephen at (281) 782-7783 or [email protected] for more information. Similar to
Rummy, Mah Jongg is a game of “skill, strategy, & calculation”, not to mention “luck of the draw!”
We welcome all “seasoned” & new players!
Canasta Meets at 11:30 AM on the 3rd Monday of the month. The meeting place to be decided by
monthly hostess. Contact Pat Bartley at (918) 629-9600 or [email protected] for information.
Cocktails & Conversation Meets the 3rd Saturday of the month, 6:00–8:00 PM. Contact
Jacqueline Wilson at (918) 260-8814 or [email protected] for more details. Valerie and Keith
Judkins will host April 20.
Bowling, Fun, & Food We are a non-league, non-serious bowling group. The group meets on the
2nd and 4th Mondays at Andy B’s on Lewis. Cost for three games plus shoes is $7.13. Come at
11:00 AM for 2 or 3 games. Lunch is optional, but who wants to miss the fun! Contact Cindy Truby at
(713) 203-8817 or [email protected] for more information.
Book Club Meets on the 3rd Tuesday at 9:30 AM at Camille’s Side Walk Café—Delaware &
Riverside, by Kohl’s. For more information, contact Jackie Wertis at (918) 417-7994 or
Bunco Join this lively group for an afternoon of Bunco at Stone Mill BBQ & Steakhouse, 2000 W.
Reno, Broken Arrow the 4th Thursday of the month. Cost is $5 and several cash prizes are awarded.
Play begins at 11:30 AM. Contact Jade Harrold at (918) 991-9106 or [email protected] or Jo Ann
Barker at
Board Games Meets on the 4th Friday of each month. Time is determined by hostess
for that month. Contact Mary Heinking at (281) 903-6211 or [email protected]
for more information or to join.
Bridge Meets at 11:00 AM on the 1st, 2nd & 4th Mondays of the month at various
locations. Contact LaVonne Ruse at [email protected] or (918) 340-7137 if you are
interested in playing.
Interest Groups
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Spicy Brazilian Turkey Soup Debbie Buterbaugh 1 tsp canola oil 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium jalapeno, seeded and finely
chopped 1 - 28oz can no-salt-added diced fire
roasted tomatoes, undrained 1 - 12 oz light beer or non-alcoholic beer 1 cup reduced sodium chicken broth 1/4 cup unsalted dry roasted peanuts 3 cups shredded cooked turkey breast 1/2 cup unsweetened light coconut milk 1/2 cup snipped fresh cilantro 1/3 cup snipped parsley 1 Tbs lime juice 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 1/4 tsp salt
In a large Dutch oven heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add jalapeño pepper and ginger; cook and stir for 30 seconds more. Add tomatoes, beer, and broth. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, place peanuts in a coffee grinder or a heavy resealable plastic bag. Process or crush with a rolling pin until finely ground. Stir ground peanuts, turkey, and coconut milk into tomato mixture. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1/2 cup cilantro, parsley, lime juice, black pepper, and salt. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes more. If desired, garnish each serving with additional cilantro, fresh avocado and shredded cheese.
Interest Group Spotlight - Mah Jongg Mah Jongg group meets the first and third Wednesday of every month . These pictures and recipe are from a cold Wednesday in February when Debbie Buterbaugh hosted and warmed us with this wonderful soup.
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Interest Groups
Couples Pinochle All couples—be it spouses or friends—are welcome to play. Will meet at
6:30 PM, usually on the last Friday of the month at a member’s home, so be sure to contact Jeanne
Strope at (918) 943-3086 or [email protected] for more information.
Lunch on First Thursday (LOFT) Meets at various restaurants at 11:15 AM. RSVP is required to
the hostess of the month. See page 6 for details on this month’s location.
Wine Tasting Gatherings held on 2nd Friday of the month at 7:00 PM in a member’s home. Cost is
$10 per person for the host to purchase the wine for tasting & discussion. Attendees are asked to
bring an appetizer to share. Contact Carrie Stuart-Grote at (918) 592-1277 or [email protected] for
more information.
Mexican Train Meets the 1st Saturday of the month at 6:30 PM in a member’s home. Please bring
an appetizer or dessert to share. $3 per person to play. Contact Marge Kahle at (918) 518-5580 or
[email protected] for more information.
Singles Night Out Meets 3rd TUESDAY of the month at 6:00 PM, generally for a potluck meal at
one of the member’s homes. Contact Mary Stratton at (918) 232-6735 or
[email protected] for details.
Stitchers Meets the 3rd Friday of the month, 10:00 AM–12:00 NOON, in a member’s home. Bring
your needlework! Contact Judy Shumway at (918) 949-1520 or [email protected] for
information.
Hand & Foot Meets at 11:00 AM on the 2nd Wednesday at Bread & Butter, 3837 E 51st Street.
Contact Nancy Foster at (918) 633-8769 or [email protected], if you would like to join them or
need more information.
Dinner is Served For singles or couples. Dine out at the restaurant selected by the host for the
month on the 4th Tuesday of every month. Dinner starts at 6:30 PM. Contact Barbara Pixley at (908)
310-1265 or [email protected] to RSVP.
Fitness Meets 3rd Thursday. See page 6 for details of this month’s activity. Please contact
Elizabeth Gray with your RSVP. She can be reached at [email protected] or (918) 978-1939
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146 Members
Strong
Membership News The 2019 Membership Directories are being printed and will be ready soon! The Directory will be distributed at the April Luncheon – be sure to come to the Luncheon and get your copy! If you cannot attend, I will also have the Directories at the May Luncheon. Any undistributed Directories will be given to the Interest Group Leaders to give to any participants who did not attend the April and May Luncheon. Finally, after that, if there are any undistributed Directories, I will mail them out so everyone should have theirs by the end of May. Extra Directories will be available for purchase at the Luncheons throughout the year for $2.00. THANK YOU!
Carol James, Membership Chair 918-519-560 ~ [email protected]
TNC sends a Penguin Welcome to our newest members
Fran Cutshall~ 2935 E. 94th Ct., Apt 820~Tulsa, OK 74137 ~ 901-651-0157 ~ [email protected]~ Fran enjoys reading, travel, Hand & Foot, Scrabble and Words with Friends. Trudi Gronemeyer~ 3476 E 181st St N ~ Skiatook, OK 74070 ~ 816-516-3671~ [email protected]~ Trudi enjoys Bunco, sewing, cards and golf. Sharon Hulin~ 3119 S. 31st Circle ~Tulsa, OK 74105 ~ 918-625-3846 ~ [email protected] ~ Sharon enjoys cards & travel. Lyndee Orr~ 11702 S. Richmond Ave.~Tulsa, OK 74137 ~ 970-371-7779 ~ [email protected]~ Lyndee is a past member who is re-joining. She is very active with the Salvation Army and loves playing cards. Lori Simon~ 8608 S. Lakewood Ave.~Tulsa, OK 74137 ~ 630-253-0258 ~ [email protected]~ Lori enjoys Bunco, Book Club, Hand & Foot, Mah Jongg and Couples Nights out. Sandra Swanson~ 6718 E. 86th St.~Tulsa, OK 74133 ~ 918-810-7232 ~ [email protected]~ Sandra enjoys cards, books games and the beach (where’s the interest group for that?)
Split the Pot Winner
Linda Straight was the Split the Pot winner for March winning $58.50!
Who’s next ???
April Birthdays Mirella Sehl 04/03
Susan Kalich 04/04
JoAnn Apt 04/05
Linda Small 04/05
Judith Shumway 04/15
Pat Bartley 04/18
Sally Bailey 04/19
Lyndee Orr 04/20
Ginni Young 04/22
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Tulsa Newcomers Club Name Badge Order Form
Complete the requested information below to order 1” X 4” plastic logo name badges.
Print Your First and Last Name (Cost = $9.00)
Send your completed form and check payable to TNC for $9 for
each name badge to:
STEPHANIE CASTELL
P. O. BOX 702693
TULSA, OK 74170
Husband’s First and Last Name (optional) (Cost = $9.00)
