No Bridge in July
Cathy McDonough 552-6454
For more information call Cathy McDonough.
Out to Lunch Mary Everhart 529-4935
This month well meet at Aussie Eats on July 23rd at 11:30 am. Please contact Candy Daniels at 552-1261 or candane484@ida.net.
BUNCO
Bunco will be on summer break. Please look for us to return in August. Have a great summer.
MEMBERSHIP
In an effort to get to know and support our membership, the board is giving any member who has a business, product, or service (that they would like to inform our membership about) an opportunity to publish their business card in the 2008-09 Membership Directory. Therefore, if you would like to have your business card printed in the Directory please send it to Rose Wilson, 295 Tapitio Dr, 83401 no later than August 1st. This service is only open to paid members of the Idaho Falls Newcomers Club.
**The Newcomers Club is in no way promoting, endorsing or sponsoring any of these businesses. The Newcomers Club cannot be held libel due to any problems associated with these businesses.**
We still have a number of members who have not renewed their membership for the 2008-09 year. Where else in Idaho Falls can you find Fantastic Friendships, Great Fun and Fabulous Food for only $12 a year. Hurry and send your dues to Cathy McDonough, 215 Whisper Cove, 83404 so you will not miss any of the wonderful activities planned for the coming year! Deadline to be listed in the Membership Directory is August 1st.
Clay Target Shooting Join us at Western Wings in Roberts for a morning of clay target shooting, Sat. August 9th at 9 AM. Instructions, a box of shells, clay targets and gun rental will be all provided. Wear comfortable shoes and sun glasses. Bring your husband, or come alone. This is a great opportunity to try something new at a very reasonable price. You'll be amazed at how much fun it is and how soon you are breaking targets. After shooting a "Prime Rib" sandwich lunch will be provided by Western Wings in their beautiful club house. Shooting and lunch is $20 per person. RSVP to Linda Windels by Aug. 4th at 542-5056 or lov2fsh2@yahoo.com Directions to Western Wings: Take I 15 north to the Roberts exit. At the top of the off ramp turn left and cross over the highway. Turn right at the first farm road (it's right after the southbound off ramp and there is a Western Wings sign there) and follow the signs to the club. Their phone number is 228-2581.
Walking- We have an informal walking group that meets Monday through Friday's at the River Walk downtown. We meet at 8:30 am. in front of the Brownstone If the weather is bad we take it indoors at the Mall. Call Rose Wilson at 552-1334 to let her know who to watch out for in the mornings.
Board Meeting
Crafting
Katrina Beckwith 542-5278 Crafting will resume after the summer break in September.
Newsletter submittals
Newsletter deadline is Monday July 21st. Contact Barbara Kerley via e-mail at kerleyb1@msn.com if you have any news to submit.
OUT And ABOUT WHEN: Wednesday, July 9, 2008 TIME: 10:00 a.m. Meet at the Ruth House WHERE: RUTH HOUSE (OLD 3130 South Yellowstone Highway Idaho Falls, Idaho 83401 WHY: To meet: Jayme Macfarlane, Director, Ruth House for Woman Asst. Director, Adult Shelter Ministries Director, City of Refuge for Men To Tour Ruth House and learn more about this new "home" for women in need. Ruth House has submitted a Newcomer's Grant Application for consideration. After our tour and discussion with Jayme and Robert we will meet for lunch at Wasabi, Whitewater Grill at 11:45 a.m. Please RSVP to Kathy Grossenbacher by Monday July 7, 2008 at kathygrossen@yahoo.com or 522-4418. Reservations are not necessary for the RUTH HOUSE visit but ARE REQUIRED for lunch. CARPOOLING IS RECOMMENDED due to the limited parking area at RUTH HOUSE. DIRECTIONS to Ruth House: From Sunnyside, turn right onto Yellowstone highway. Immediately look for the large "EVERGREEN GABLES" motel sign on your left. This is Ruth House. Park in front of the building. From 17th and Pancheri: Go South on Yellowstone Highway heading to Sunnyside Road. Look for large "EVERGREEN GABLES" motel sign on your right this is Ruth House--this is after passing the HAVEN, and before the Sunnyside intersection. Park in front of the building. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The "Ruth House Permanent and Transitional Housing ," is a faith-based temporary housing program dedicated to providing a Christ-centered approach to all residents. The goal is to provide a safe, clean and sober environment for adult women with substance, mental, and emotional abuse use disorders, who are transitioning back into the community. RUTH HOUSE is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. Ruth House Provides: 1. Support Services--Life skills, career training, and education extension training. 2. Consultation Services--Anger management, money management 3. Health Services. 4. Transportation Services. 5. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Support. Ruth House provides services to increase residential stability, increase job skills and income, as well as greater self-determination. During the tour and discussion, Jayme and Robert will provide information about the greatest immediate needs for Ruth House. They will also discuss volunteer opportunities.
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Robert Gulden, Director, Adult Shelter Ministries
We need a person or persons to chair the Out and About group. We have quite a few ideas and a support team for this chair to call on but we you need to take the reins. Are you the one we need? Step up and be a part of the BIG Picture!! Call Jackie Starnes (529-6587) if you can help. Thanks!
