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This
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OBJECTIVES: The objectives of the organization are:
a. To
introduce newcomers
of
Henderson County to their community, to meet new people
and
establish friendships;
b. To support worthy causes
in the community;
c. To encourage participation
in club and community activities.
All people residing in Henderson County are eligible to join Senior Friendships.
Meetings
are held on
the third
Thursday of each
month (except June, July and December) at 7:00 p.m. at the First
Congretational Church. Guests
are welcome to attend.
Dues are $15.00 annually
per
member,
due by February 1, for the calendar year beginning January 1. Anyone
joining after June 30 will be responsible to pay 1/2 of the annual
dues. Those
joining in November or December pay full
dues
that will be credited as the following year's dues.
The officers for 2012 were elected at the November 17, 2011, meeting. For a list of the elected officers, click: OFFICERS.
For a copy of the bylaws as amended on November 16, 2006, click BYLAWS.
MEETINGS: The next meeting will be on Thursday, February 16, 2012, at 7:00 pm at the First Congregational Church, 1735 Fifth Avenue West, (at the corner of 5th Avenue and White Pine Drive in Laurel Park). Come and bring a friend
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
"Wearin' of the Green": Join us on Friday, March 16, 2012, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall of the King's Grove Baptist Church in Edneyville. For $12.00 per person, you can enjoy corned beef sandwiches, potato salad, coleslaw, drinks and dessert. Sign up at the February meeting or call Patti Kelley.
Bingo: On April 26 we will again play Bingo from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Check back for more details.
Future Events to Plan For:
Plantation Tour - Rutherfordton - May
Summer Dinner Dance - Hendersonville Country Club - June
Asheville Tourists Baseball Game - July 19
Fall Picnic - October 11
Holiday Dinner Dance - Hendersonville Country Club - December 13
There is still a need for Co-Chairs for Games, Ladies Lunch Bunch, and Walkers. Couples/Singles Lunch needs a Chair and Co-Chair. If you belong to these groups and enjoy the activities, please call Sue Meyers to volunteer to fill these vacancies.
IAM:
The need for food and personal care items to assist the needy of our Henderson County Community remains constant and urgent. Interfaith Assistance Ministry is a humanitarian organization that receives and distributes canned goods and personal care items for distribution to this needy element of our society. Your Executive Board has chosen this organization as a recipient of our efforts in collecting such items for donation. Therefore, we will continue to collect such items at our monthly meetings for donation to IAM. Be sure to remember the less fortunate in our County by supporting the I.A.M. Food Pantry. I.A.M.'s needs are much greater now than ever before!
PHOTO GALLERY:
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The first meeting of 2012 was held on Thursday evening, January 19.
Dr. David Cook, Executive Director of the Interfaith Assistance Ministry (IAM), gave information
about the history and mission of the IAM and noted the need for volunteers. Entertainment was provided by
Jacey Langford, comedian and musician. For some
photos, click: JANUARY
MEETING
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On Monday, January 9, 2012, Senior Friendships members walked through the Fletcher Community Park for their monthly walk. For some photos, click: FLETCHER WALK |
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Senior Friendships members enjoyed a Christmas dinner dance at the Hendersonville Country Club on Thursday evening, December 15, 2011. DJ, Tony Union, provided the music. For some photos, click: CHRISTMAS DINNER DANCE |
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On Monday, December 12, 2011, a group of Senior Friendships members walked along the trails in Jackson Park. Following the walk, they had lunch at the Golden Corral. For some photos, click: JACKSON PARK WALK |
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Then November meeting was held on November 17, 2011. Diane Bowers, Executive Director of the Blue Ridge Literacy Council. spoke. Tom Fisch, singer and song-writer, provided the entertainment. For photos, click: NOVEMBER MEETING |
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On Monday, November 14, 2011, Senior Friendships members visited Brevard, NC, for their monthly walk. The group enjoyed lunch at the Square Root restaurant. For some photos, click: BREVARD WALK |
| The regular monthly meeting was held on October 20, 2011. Bob Smith provided information on the AARP Tax Aide program, which provides tax preparation help, primarily but not limited to, low income or senior citizens. He emphasized that volunteer opportunities were available. The Mardi Gras Blues Show Band, playing as "das Apfel Korps Bavarian Band," provided spirited Oktoberfest music. For photos, click: OCTOBER MEETING |  |
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On a beautiful fall day, October 17, 2011, Senior Friendships members played their regular Monday golf at the Highland Lake Golf Club. Click MONDAY GOLF for photos. |
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The second bingo party of the year was held on Friday, October 14, 2011. Over 45 Senior Friendships members participated in a variety of bingo games and enjoyed refreshments. For some photos, click: BINGO |
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