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2008 -  2009 Upcoming Events

Membership Event at Yoga Lounge
Wednesday, November 19th at 7:30pm
Yoga Lounge, top level of 1st and Main parking garage
 
Looking for a workout program that's easy to learn, requires little or no equipment, and soothes your soul while toning your body?  Then come join us at Hudson's Yoga Lounge for an evening of demonstrations, instruction and participation for all.  Please bring your yoga mat if you have one (some will be available for use).
 
Space is limited to 45 participants.
So what are you waiting for?  RSVP to Michelle Garbera at vicepresident@hudsonnewcomers.org.

 

Special Interest Groups
 
Special Interest Groups are gathering throughout the month.  Check out the Master Calendar below for a complete listing.

2008 -  2009 Past Events

Pub Night SIG
Friday, November 5th
The Old Whedon Grille on Main Street
 
A monthly event of fun and socializing with friends over a beer or glass of wine at Old Whedon Grille.   Our next gathering is December 5th.  For more information, contact  Kim Liegl at pubnight@hudsonnewcomers.org.
 
Couples Fall Social
Saturday, October 25th at 7:00pm
Sarah's Vineyard (1204 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls)
 
Couples looking to enjoy the season, packed their picnic baskets and headed out to  Sarah's Vineyard for an easy-going couples  fall social.  Good company, wine and shared snacks were enjoyed by all attending.  Couldn't make it, but want to know more about Sarah's Vineyard? Go to www.sarahsvineyardwinery.com.
 
 
Monthly Program: Extreme Bunco
Tuesday, September 30th
North End Market
 
What an event! It once again proved to be a Newcomers favorite.  The 54 attendees enjoyed heavy appetizers and desserts, plus North End Market's fabulous wines.  The dice were flying and the 50/50 raffle tickets were a hit.  Half of the money raised from the raffle will be donated to Relay for Life.
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Annual Get Acquainted Coffee
Wednesday, September 3rd
Hudson Library and Historical Society
 
 
Designed to welcome new residents to the area, every year the coffee hosts a variety of local clubs and area organizations (close to 40 this year), along with Hudson EMS, Fire and Police.   Coffee and refreshments were served.   Area residents, new and old, came to learn all that Hudson has to offer!  Babysitting was available for this special event.
 
 

 

 Master Calendar 2008 - 2009

R = Thursday and S = Saturday  U=Sunday
SIG = Special Interest Group (See Special Interest Group page for more info and contact names)
 
August 2008
11th (M)  Bunco SIG
26th (T)   Board Meeting (Jenny Mertes' home)
28th (R)   Book Club 2 SIG
 
September 2008
 3rd (W)   Newcomers Coffee (10-2)
 4th (R)    Book Club 1 SIG
 5th (F)    Pub Night SIG at Old Whedon Grille (8:00pm)
 8th (M)   Bunco SIG
12th (F)   Casual Supper SIG:  "End of the Summer Grilling"
13th (S)   Husband Appreciation Night
20th (S)   Wine Tasting
23rd (T)    Board Meeting (Kami Imes' home)
25th (R)   Book Club 2 SIG
27th (S)   Men's Poker Night SIG
30th (T)    Extreme Bunco at North End Market (7:00pm)
 
October 2008
 2nd (R)    Book Club 1 SIG
 3rd (F)     Pub Night SIG
 4th (S)     Couples' Game Night SIG (Charades, Pictionary, Taboo)
10th (F)    Casual Supper SIG:  "Italian Night"
13th (M)   Bunco SIG
18th (S)    Wine Tasting SIG (Evening of Wine & Chocolate)
23rd (R)    Book Club 2 SIG
25th (S)    Fall Couples Social  (place TBD)
26th (U)    Chick Flicks
28th (T)    Board Meeting (Lori Kellett's home)
 
November 2008
 6th (R)    Book Club 1 SIG
 7th (F)     Pub Night SIG
10th (M)   Bunco SIG
14th (F)    Casual Supper SIG
15th (S)    Couples' Game Night SIG
                    (Jackie O'Connell & Neal Diener's home)
19th (W)   Membership Event at Yoga Lounge
22nd (S)   Men's Poker SIG Kim & Matt Liegl's home)
25th (T)    Board Meeting (Susan Oppelt's home)
 
December 2008
 4th (R)    Book Club 1 SIG
 5th (F)     Pub Night SIG
 6th (S)    Wine Tasting SIG (Jen & Billy Kodosky's home)
 8th (M)    Bunco SIG
11th (R)    Holiday Board Meeting (Kimbery Cartella's home)
12th (F)    Casual Supper SIG
 
January 2009
 8th (R)    Book Club 1 SIG
12th (M)   Bunco SIG
15th (R)    Membership Event at Solaire (Wine Tasting)
16th (F)    Casual Supper SIG
22nd (R)    Book Club 2
27th (T)     Board Meeting (Kristin Shawd's home)
 
February  2009
 5th (R)    Book Club 1 SIG
 6th (F)    Pub Night SIG
 7th (S)    Newcomer's Social - 8-'s Party
 9th (M)   Bunco SIG
13th (F)   Casual Supper SIG
24th (T)   Board Meeting (Debbie Smith's home)
26th (R)   Book Club 2 SIG
 
March  2009
 5th (R)    Book Club 1 SIG
 6th (F)    Pub Night SIG
 9th (M)   Bunco SIG
12th (R)   Spa Night (Tentative)
23 - 27     Spring Break
26th (R)    Book Club 2 SIG
31st (T)     Board Meeting (home TBD)
 
April  2009
 2nd (R)    Book Club 1 SIG
 3rd (F)     Pub Night SIG
10th (F)    Casual Supper SIG
13th (M)    Bunco SIG
23rd (R)    Book Club 2 SIG
25th (S)    Fashion Show
28th (T)   Board Meeting (Amy Fultz's home)
 
May  2009
 1st (F)     Pub Night
 5th (R)     Book Club 1 SIG
11th (M)    Bunco
15th (F)    Casual Supper SIG
16th (S)    Pub Crawl
26th (T)    Board Turnover Meeting (home TBD)
28th (R)    Book Club 2 SIG
 
June  2009
Early June   Hudson Relay for Life
 
Please note that the above calendar is subject to change.  If you have questions or would like more information on an event, please send an email inquiry to info@hudsonnewcomers.org (or look for the Special Interest Group contact person) rand we will be happy to assist you.
 

 Club News

Our 50th Annual Fashion Show was a huge success.  We donated over $3300 to the Special Needs Program in the Hudson City Schools.  We could not have done it without the support of many local merchants, friends and family members.  Thanks to you all!
 
Fashions provided by:
Ann Taylor LOFT, CAbi (Annie Grohe), Classic Additions, Coldwater Creek, Country Blues, The Grey Colt, Jake's Good Life, Riley's, Savvy Chic (Broadview Hights), Shoe Gallery of Hudson, Silpada Designs, Talbots, Target, The Shop at Towpath Tennis Center and WorthWear (Pamela Bellin)
 
Chic Boutiqe vendors:
3 Daughters and a Mom Boutique, Azante Jewelry, BeautiControl, Bella Knits, Chickadee, Janet Gray Designs, lia sophia, Life Is Good/ Jake's Good Life, Mary Kay (Michelle Barnard), Pam's Purses, Pink Polka Dot Ink, Princess Mimi Designs, Savvy Chic Boutique, Scarves Galore & More, Serve with Sparkle Silverware, Silpada Designs, Soular Sisters, Tastefully Simple, Team Bling, trendi totes, Tupperware and Villenotes
 
Raffle & Auction Items:
Acme, Actors Summit, Aladdins, All Star Sports, Anything Personalized, Asian Sun, Aurora Farms Premium Outlets, Best Buy, Brueggers Bagels, Cali Juice, Cambridge Manufacturing Jewelers, Chicos, Children's Orchard, Classic Additions, The Clipperie, Creative Memories (Amy Fultz), Tomato Grill, DIY Dinners, Emilios, Fast Frame, Fun N Stuff, FUNdamentals, Giant Eagle, Greenhouse Florist, Heather's Heat & Flavor, Heinens, Hersheys, Hudsons on the Green, Hydrosol System, Jabbours Clothing, Jay Walters Interiors, Jewelry Art, JoAnns, Jump Start Sports, Karen E. Schen, DDS, Kathie Lentz Photography, Land of Make Believe, LaTuchie Tennis Center, LifeCenter Plus, Little Leapers, Luchitas, Mammoth Video, Marcelitas, Martinizing, The Mason Family, Mertes Pediatric Dentistry, Miracle on Main, Nail Room, Nicky Nicole, Off Main Street Salon, O-Goodies Gift Baskets, PaPa Johns, Perkins, Salon Hudson, The Sandone Family, Shear Elegance, Starbucks, Summa Wellness Center, Target, The Grey Colt, The Learned Owl, The Little Gym, Timothy Michael Jewelers, The Shop at Towpath Tennis Center, Uniquely Ohio, Vignettes, Vue, Western Reserve Historical Society, Western Reserve Music, Western Reserve School of Cooking
 
Advertisers:
Heather Heldman, Howard Hanna Smythe Cramer; Brian Pierce, GMPV Attorneys At Law, Nicole Salmon, State Farm Insurance; Two Hudson Girls; Peggy Pugh, Avon; Creative Fingers; Barbara Gerber, Meghan Vaillancourt, Arbonne; Life's A Party; Marie Pompili (Hilton Head rental)
 
Supporters:
Gorman, Malarcik Pierce & Vuillernin, Attorneys at Law, Akron
Hydrosol System, Kent
Troy Thornton, Goldman Sachs, New York, NY
UBS Financial, Naples Wealth Management Group
 
Special Thanks to:
The Country Club of Hudson, Salon 180, JoAnn Stores, Blooms by Plantscaping and Andrew Jordan Photography
 
Models:
Steve Brady, Cassie Frammartino, Amy Fultz, Janet Harcek, Tiffy Harvey, Becky Hinkle, Conni McIsaac, Anne Mau, Susan Oppelt, Lisa Pierce, Chris & Dena Pike, Joyce Pike, Isabell Rodau, Julie Susz, Lisa Thornton, Doug Truesdail, Meghan Vaillancourt, Laura Zaleski, Bette Zingle
 
Committee Members:
Michelle Garbera & Lisa Thornton (co-chairs), Janet Harcek, Amy Fultz & Laura Zaleski (Model/Retail coordinators), Marie Pompili & Becky Hinkle (Publicity), Ceilia Lucas & Lindsay Sirak (Reservations), Jen Puhl, Debbie Smith, Becky Hinkle & Lisa Pierce (Silent Auction/Door Prizes/Raffle), Heather Heldman, Maureen Silverman & Meghan Vaillancourt (Theme & Decorations), Melissa Ford & Barbara Gerber (Production), Kami Imes, Michelle Garbera & Lisa Thornton (Invitations), Danielle Linert, Jennifer Yurachek & Shelley Wessels (Boutique coordinators), Lisa Pierce (Commentary/ MC)
 
Speakers:
Doreen Osmun, Principal, Ellsworth Hill Elementary
Abeer Truesdail, Parent, Ellsworth Hill Elementary
 
 
If you have questions or would like more information on this event, please send an email inquiry to info@hudsonnewcomers.org and we will be happy to assist you.
 
 

What's happening at The Learned Owl

 

November

     

  • Tuesday, Nov. 11, 7 PM (Hudson Library) - Scott Simon (Windy City: A Novel of Politics) will speak.

     

    The authors are available for a signing at the Vue on November 19th at 7:30 pm. We will want to use the upper room and will have refreshments. They will be signing their book THE GREAT BOOK OF CLEVELAND SPORTS LISTS this fall. Written by Cleveland Plain Dealer sports writer Bill Livingston and Greg Brinda, the longest-running radio personality in Cleveland, the event would be sure to draw a great crowd. The lists include everything from The Ten Best Browns Nicknames and Top Ten Lame Things Done by Cavaliers Players to the Top Ten Best Area Hot Dogs in Cleveland (list contributed by "Iron Chef" Michael Symon), and Drew Carey's list of Five Reasons to Like Soccer.

     

  • Wednesday, Nov. 19, 7:30 PM (Vue Restaurant & Lounge) - Know a Cleveland sports fan? Need to find a Christmas present for him/her? Come meet the authors of The Great Book of Cleveland Sports Lists. Written by Cleveland Plain Dealer sports writer Bill Livingston and Greg Brinda, the longest-running radio personality in Cleveland, the book includes everything from The Ten Best Browns Nicknames and Top Ten Lame Things Done by Cavaliers Players to the Top Ten Best Area Hot Dogs in Cleveland (list contributed by "Iron Chef" Michael Symon), and Drew Carey's list of Five Reasons to Like Soccer.

     

     

  • Friday, Nov 21, 6:30-8 PM - Helen Wallace will host a poetry reading and signing for her book Shimming the Glass House.

     

     

  • Friday, Nov. 28, 3-5 PM - As part of Come to Hudson for the Holidays, Russ Vernon will autograph and provide samples from his book The West Point Market Cookbook.

     

     

  • Saturday, Nov. 29, 1-3 PM - Meet Christopher PopInKins and his creator! Begin your own holiday tradition. Read about Christopher, the original Children's Christmas Elf, at www.imaginatives.com. We have the book available now for $24.95.

     

     

  • Also on Saturday, Nov. 29, 3-5 PM - Kathy Steffen will sign her new book, Jasper Mountain.

     

December
     

     

  • Thursday, Dec. 4 - Join our reading celebration as you pick up your copy of The Tales of Beedle the Bard, J. K. Rowling's NEW book of fairy tales set in the world of Harry Potter. The book is $12.95 (a smallish hardcover), and we recommend that you preorder and prepay to guarantee yourself a copy: 330-653-2252. [Read more...]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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