Annual July Picnic
Our July Picnic will take place on July 16th in Tautphus Park at shelter #2 beginning at 11 am.  Please bring a dish to share, a chair and plenty of sunscreen and join in the fun.  Family and friends are welcome to come and join in the fun.  The shelter is located behind the amusment area near the zoo.  Take the road next to the park offices and it will wind around to the parking area near the new equal access play area.

   July Birthdays

Olga  Rhodes            7/4

Anne  Mitchell        7/7

Cathy McDonough  7/11

Kelly  Alvarez        7/13

Pat      Fletcher       7/21

Jackie  Stoddard    7/28

Notes from the President
     

Well I think it is finally safe to put away the winter clothes…….I think.  Summer is here with a vengeance and I’m thrilled.  I keep boasting to my East coast friends how wonderful the summers are here.  Especially with no humidity---everyday is a good hair day. 

Camp Magical Moments, recipients of half of our fund-raising efforts, invited members of Newcomers to join in a celebration to acknowledge their donors.  It was a night filled with skits, lots of bathroom humor, and a bon-fire to top it off.  We sang songs and listened to some of the campers “magical moments” for that day.  They not only recognized their own happy times; but several reacted to others who had accomplished physical goals for the first time.  It was very positive and heartwarming.  Experiencing their joy and fulfillment made it clear we made the right decision on who should receive our funds.

We have lots going for Newcomers this July:  annual picnic on Wednesday, July 16th at shelter #2 (near the new equal access play area) in Tautphaus Park at 11:00am.  Bring your favorite dish, kids & grandkids.  Don’t forget your sunscreen! On July 9^th Kathy Grossenbacher has organized a tour of Ruth House.  The tour is at 10am sharp and lunch at the Wasabi Grill. 

That’s all for now.  Thanks for the read

Jackie