Newcomers News Notes                                                                                                Kay Blauert

Director

320-634-3636

info@WelcomeGlenwood.org

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Update on Specific Interest Groups

We still need some more Group Starters.  If you are interested in being a Group Starter, here’s what you need to know.  You will get the specific group together for the first time. You will receive the signup information for that group from Kay and you will contact those on the list by phone and/or email for that specific first time activity.  If you have a limited number that can attend or need to know for reservation, you may want to request a RSVP with your invite.

Following that starter event the hope and goal would be for that group to decide when and where they will meet the next time.  Send Kay information on that first activity and she can add it to the Newcomers section of the Chamber & Welcome Center Weekly online newsletter.

We need a group starter for a second Book Club. 

Biking:  Emily Malone

Golfing:

Bowling:

Kayaking:

Hiking:

Fishing:

Pickle Ball:  Janet Knoll & Jean Noland

Cards/Games:

Trivia:

Music:

Twins Game:

Bird Watching:

Arts/Crafts/Quilting:

Wine Club: Melanie Dethlefsen & Linda Cron

Coffee: Jeannie Pederson

Park:

Book Club:  Mary Jordheim

Book Club 2:

Happy Hour:  Mike & Jean Noland

Kids Activities & Play Dates:

 Newcomers "Progressive Games" Night

(for all ages)

Thursday, October 17, 2019

If you are new to the area within the last five years, or still feel new, you are invited to join us for a "Progressive Games" Night in the backroom of the Minnewaska House at 6:30 p.m. The Minnewaska House is located at 24895 State Highway 28, Glenwood.

Feel free to come and go as you wish. This is a free event for "Newcomers" of all ages. Some snacks and water will be provided. Other food and drinks can be ordered at your own expense. Note:  No food orders after 9:00 p.m.

Bring a game(s) you think might be fun for a group of kids or adults, some games will be provided. If you bring games, please put your name on it.

We will rotate games every half hour, if you would like to move on to a new game you can or you can stay and keep playing the one you like.

Make your reservations today!

Location: Minnewaska High School Auxiliary Gym (Please enter through the District Doors - Door 1)

When: Sundays, October 13, 2019 - May 3, 2020

Time: 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Cost: $20/punch card (10 sessions). Available for purchase at the Community Ed & Activities Office.

Age: Any age, children 12 and under must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

The use of black soled or street shoes is not permitted on gym floors. They may leave black marks on the floor and create a maintenance problem for us. Please bring gym shoes to wear when you play on the gym floor.

Community Education-Recreation reserves the right to cancel open gym pickleball dependent upon school district needs for usage. 

Please join the facebook page Glenwood Area Pickleball for updates.

NEWCOMERS - HAPPY HOUR ON THE LAKE - October 29th

The Newcomers Happy Hour will be meeting on October 29 at 5 p.m. at the Minnewaska House, 24895 State Highway 28, Glenwood.  

Community Trick or Treat

This event is FREE and held at the Haunted House on Thursday, October 31st, Halloween from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at 105 3rd avenue NE in Glenwood(north side of the Central Square Cultural & Civic Center). This is a non-scary, lights on walk through the haunted house where children will receive treats.  We have different businesses, agencies and organizations sponsoring treats through out the house.  Each station will identify the sponsor and their representative will be handing out treats.  We are promoting a safe place to trick or treat. 

BATTLE OF THE

BUSINESSES BOWLING TOURNAMENT

If you're new to the area and you enjoy bowling, join us on Sunday, November 17th at 4:00 p.m. at Garden Center Lanes in Alexandria, for the Battle of the Businesses Bowling.  Teams will compete for the Traveling trophy.   

Find some other Newcomers or have your business sponsor a team and meet other community members. The cost is $140 per team or $35 per person.  This covers three games and shoes. Most teams will  complete the three games by 6:00 p.m.   

You can register a team (adults only) online (registration to open soon), or as an individual and we will put teams together.  This is not your traditional bowling tournament.  Each game has a different twist to the rules.  Colored pins are used and players have a chance to win battle bucks throughout each game.   Food and beverages are available at your own expense.   

"Magical Christmas in Glenwood" Celebration

This is the 10th Year of the"Magical Christmas in Glenwood" Celebration. We Kick-off our celebration on Thursday, December 5th.

Thursday, December 5th: 

• 5:15 p.m. - Tree Lighting Ceremony - Eagle Bank Plaza
• 5:30 p.m. - Lighted Holiday Parade - Minnesota Avenue
• 5:00-8:00 p.m. - Community Supper - Glenwood Lutheran Church Social Hall 
  • Horse & Wagon Rides
  • Balloon Twister 
  • Coloring Contest Begins for children 0-12

Thursday & Friday, December 12 & 13 - Holiday Market,

Eagle Bank Lobby

• Thursday - 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
• Friday - 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 12 - Open House & Family Night at the Glenwood Chamber & Welcome Center Building - 7 First Street NW, Glenwood,

4:00-7:00 p.m.

• Reindeer & Sleigh Rides
• Pictures With Santa (take it home with you that night)
• Cookie Decorating
• ECFE Make & Take 
• Coloring Contest....and more

Saturday, December 14 - Glenwood Day at Andes Tower Hills - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

TBD - Canadian Pacific Lighted Holiday Train - Glenwood Depot

Thursday, December 19 - Santa Treat Day - Minnewaska Area Elementary & Preschools

Thursday, December 19 -4:00-7:00 p.m. - Living Nativity -  Located at the vacant lot north of the Glenwood Chamber & Welcome Center Building.

 A complete schedule will be sent home to elementary and preschool children.  Also included will be other community Holiday events.               

Remember to check out the Calendar of Events – updated weekly on the Welcome Center website (WelcomeGlenwood.org) or Chamber of Commerce website (Glenwood LakesArea.org).

 January Lakeside Dance Club 

SAVE THE DATE!!

Sunday, January 19, 2020

Lakeside Ballroom

3:00-7:00 P.M.

Music Provided by the Velvet Brass

Admission:  (Admission can be applied to membership.)

$10 for Couple

$5 for a Couple under age 30

Registration and more details will be available in November.