March 2014 Newsletter

Newcomers & Neighbors of Sewickley

Dear Newcomers & Neighbors, It's been a long cold winter so we thought all the events planned this month might cheer you up. March is starting off with our Winter Party at Willow. I am so excited because of the great response from our members. When we all get together it's always a great night! We are not wasting anytime with our next event. New Member Night on March 3rd. We would love to get your feedback and suggestions to make our group even better. It's also to get to know our New Members and find out what Newcomers is all about. There is more ...much more! This months Program is going to help all of us look fabulous! What colors make you look your best? This program will help you determine just that. Girls night out is going bowling. Forget the heels and dressing up. It all about just having fun and hanging out with the girls. Love to read? Book Club meets every month for great conversation and coffee. And there is still more.....Then we got to thinking we could not end the month without just one more event for you and your spouse. If you love great food then you have to join us for Couples Night Out at the Hyeholde in Moon Township. If you attended our Spring Party last year you know the food is incredible. We didnt forget the kiddos! They have some fun planned too! www.sewickleynewcomers.com Like us on Facebook. Page 1 of 10

2013-2014 Board
President - Andrea Hopkins-Green Advertising - Jeanne McDaniel Book Club - Kathy Brandt Communications - Wendy Quattlebaum Directory & Newsletter Monica Savage Girls Night Out - Suzanne Franus & Darcy Miller Helping Hands - Jade Morel Hospitality & Programs - Rhea Irwin Membership & Treasurer - Kati Doebler Playgroup, Babies & New Moms Erika Zeranski Playgroup, 1s & 2s - Patricia Droz Playgroup, 3 & Up - Ali Sanford Sewickley Serves - Kelsey Rhea Social Chair -Christen MacKenzie

A few other thoughts:.. E-vites - You probably have noticed we have been sending E-vites for all our events. This helps our board plan, manage and budget activities. We also want to make sure members know about upcoming events and reminders so you don't miss out. Please don't forget to RSVP! Interested Being on the Board? Even though this year is not over we are already planning for next year. I would like to extend an invite to members interested playing a more active role in Newcomers and Neighbors. We would love to have new members on the Board next year. It's not only a lot of fun, you work with wonderful women and give back to this great community we live in. Please reach out to me if interested! Hang in there Spring is right around the corner! Regards, Andrea Hopkins- Green President

Recipe of the Month

(Submitted by Kati, board member) Black Bean Chili 1 T vegetable oil 1 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb ground turkey 3 (15) ounce cans black beans, undrained 1 (14.5) ounce can crushed tomatoes 1 1/2 T chili powder 1 T dried oregano 1 T dried basil 1 T red wine vinegar Heat the oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat; cook onion and garlic until onions are translucent. Add turkey and cook, stirring, until meat is brown. Stir in beans, tomatoes, chili powder, oregano, basil and vinegar. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 60 minutes or more, until flavors are well blended. Love a recipe that is simple and delicious! Thanks Kati! If you have a recipe you would like to share, please send them to me: monicatsavage@gmail.com

New Member Night on March 3rd, 7:30-9:30p

Special meeting for the members who have been involved with Newcomers for around 3 years or fewer. See Membership under Notes from the Board for more information in this newsletter. Hope to see you there!

A Big Board Thank You

Couples Brunch Out: Thanks to the couples that attended the first couples brunch out (CBO) which was held at the Verde Mexican Kitchen & Cantina in February. Everyone enjoyed their selections. We received positive feedback that brunch was a great idea even from those who had other plans that weekend. We hope to do this again in the future. Again thanks, Kathy and Jeanne.

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Programs: Thank you all for coming out to the program in February. DAVID MASTER gave another INFORMATIVE and extremely FUN presentation!! I hope that everyone had a fantastic evening and learned a few tips while having sips :) I would like to give a special Thank You to Joanne Visnic for opening up her beautiful home for the festivities. If anyone is interested in having David Master do a wine tasting for an event or dinner party in the future please see his contact information. David Master, Master Estate Wines, cell: 412-779-7577, masterwines1@gmail.com

Monthly Activities
Book Club: The Book Club is reading "Orange is the New Black" by Piper Kerman for March. The Club will meet on March 10th, Monday at 11:30 at Crazy Mocha. Contact kathy@sewickleyrealtor.com with any questions. Couples Night Out: CNO will be Saturday, March 29th at 7:30 pm at Hyeholde in Moon. The address is 1516 Coraopolis Heights Rd, Moon Township. Check menu at www.hyeholde.com. Please RSVP to Monica if you can attend at monicatsavage@gmail.com by Thursday, March 27th. Girls Night Out: Girls Night Out is taking on a new twist in March. Join us on Thursday March 20th at Paradise Island Bowl on Neville Island 7pm sharp. Look for the Evite invitation from Suzanne. Paradise Island Bowl is located at 7601 Grand Avenue, Neville Island, PA next to the RMU Island Sports Center (big white dome). Please RSVP to Suzanne if you can attend at SuzanneF04@aol.com. Monthly Program: Spring into COLOUR. I am sure we're all looking forward to the weather warming up & a little sunshine! Mark your calendars for March 18 to hear how to brighten up every day!! Julie Peterson is bringing colour back to PITTSBURGH in a big way! Imagine knowing that a certain season of colours would dramatically enhance your whole image, make you look younger, healthier and create more self-confidence. This is what they do at House of Colour!! For more information on Julie and House of Colour Pittsburgh please see her information below: Julie Peterson, Personal Branding Expert, Color & Image Analysis & Speaker - HOUSE OF COLOUR PITTSBURGH, Facebook www.facebook.com/houseofcolourpittsburgh, www.houseofcolour.co.uk/juliepeterson, Twitter hocpittsburgh I hope to see you all March 18th at 7PM! Location TBD. For additional information or questions please contact Rhea Irwin at 585-455-2776 or rheairwin.nerium@ gmail.com. Babies Playgroup: Two playdates have been set for March. Aileen Mondrinos (330 Highland Lane) will be hosting on Tuesday, the 11th at 11am. Rebecca Palmer (190 Summerlawn Drive) will be hosting on Thursday, the 27th at 11am. If you have any questions regarding the baby playgroup, please contact Erika Zeranski at ezeranski@gmail.com. 3 & up Playgroup: Join the 3+ play groups at Eat and Park in Sewickley on Thursday, March 6th at 3:30. Kids will get a tour of the Eat and Park kitchen and then decorate their own Smiley cookie after the tour. No cost and should be fun for the kids. Please contact Alison Sanford with any questions at alisanford@gmail.com. www.sewickleynewcomers.com Like us on Facebook. Page 3 of 10

Notes from the Board

Treasurer: I hope everyone enjoyed seeing their membership dollars going to work at both our Spa Night and our Wine Tasting Night! Thanks to all the lovely members and collected dues as well as our sponsors that we can bring you these wonderful events. As a thank you please be sure to patronize our sponsors (check this newsletter or the Our Sponsors page on the website). Be sure to mention that you found them through Newcomers! Membership: CALLING ALL NEWCOMERS! If you are new-ish and find yourself still wondering a few things about Newcomers and Neighbors, or Sewickley at large, we'd like to invite you to a special night just for you. This event isn't for our "Neighbors", just those who have been involved with Newcomers for around 3 years or fewer. We would like to hear from you about what kind of information and services you'd like to see this group provide, plus it will give you the opportunity to meet other Newcomers! So please Join Us for this casual night at Alison Sanford's house, 604 Davis Lane on Monday March 3rd, 7:30-9:30pm. No need to bring anything just yourselves, any friends you think might like our organization and whatever questions you have! Advertising: One time offer to purchase ad for website and newsletter. Advertising Criteria: First time to advertise with Newcomers & Neighbors Business Card Advertisement (color/black/white) Duration: Website (March-August 2014) Newsletter (March-May 2014) If interested, please contact Jeanne McDaniel, Advertising Board Member at jmmcdaniel3@aol.com for additional information

Pinterest Corner
(Fun Finds on Pinterest) www.stickygrams.com This website turns your Instagrams into cute little magnets! iheartorganizing.blogspot.com This is a great blog all about organizing ones life. Who doesnt need that! www.aintnomomjeans.com Fashion and lifestyle blog for the mommas out thereavoiding the mom jeans look of course. :) www.childsown.com This company will craft a real toy from a child's drawing. Totally cool! www.darlingdarleen.blogspot .com/2012/03/ colorful-front-door.html If you are looking for cute color ideas for your front door, this is a site with some fun colors. Great overall blog as well.

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Dates to Remember
March 1 Winter Party, Willow on Camp Horne Rd, 7p March 3 New Member Night, Alison Sanfords home, 7:30-9:30p March 10 Babies Playgroup, Aileen Mondrinos home, 11a March 11 Book Club, Crazy Mocha, 11:30a March 18 Program-Spring Into Colour, Location TBD, 7-9p March 20 Girls Night Out, Paradise Island Bowl, Neville Island, 7p March 27 Babies Playgroup, Rebecca Palmers Home, 11a March 29 Couples Night Out, Hyeholde Restaurant, 7:30p

Around Town
March 2 Silent Auction Benefit for Kevin Kenny sponsored by the Sewickley Caf and Caf des Amis, Sewickley Caf, 5:00p 7:00p. March 2 The 86th annual Academy Awards to be held in Hollywood, 7:00p. Not around town but worth mentioning. :) March 8 3rd Annual Brave American 5K Run/1 Mile Walk, St. Stephens Church, 7:30a-12:00p March 8 Maple Sugar Festival and Pancake Breakfast, Fern Hollow Nature Center, 8:30a12:00p March 14 Annual PI Baking Contest, Sewickley Public Library, 6:30p-8:00pm March 15 3rd Annual Sewickley Soup Crawl, Noon to 3:00p March 20 QVHS musical performs The Pirates of Penzance, Thurs-Sat performances, 7:30pm in High School Auditorium.

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A Word from our Sponsors.

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Special Welcome to our Newest Sponsors!

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We want to take this time to thank all of our sponsors. It has been a pleasure working with you. Jeanne McDaniel, Advertising

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