Newcomers News Notes Kay Blauert

Director

320-634-3636

info@WelcomeGlenwood.org

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NEWCOMERS - HAPPY HOUR

The next Newcomers Happy Hour is Monday, December 16th at 5 pm. It will be at Duffy's, 320 County Rd. 21 S., Glenwood. Join us for some holiday cheer!

"Magical Christmas in Glenwood" Celebration

This is the 10th Year of the"Magical Christmas in Glenwood". "Magical Christmas began last Thursday night with the tree lighting, lighted parade and community supper. This is the schedule for this week and next week.

I am looking for volunteers for the living nativity early shift from 4:00-5:30 p.m. I need some Angels, Shepherds and Kings. No speaking parts, just need to be an actor in the living scene, and help with the animals. Call or email Kay asap if interested.

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

Friday, December 13 - Canadian Pacific Lighted Holiday Train - 10:00 a.m. at the CP Depot in Glenwood. Entertainment at 10:15 a.m. Allow a little extra time for parking.

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

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 Event - Lakeside Dance Club

Greetings to the Newcomers Group!

The Lakeside Dance Club invites you to join us on January 19th for an evening of music and dancing!

A few years ago, my wife, Olivia, purchased a season pass to the Lakeside Dance Club as a Christmas present for me. What started out as a “built-in date night”, has turned into a fun evening of spending time with friends, enjoying Lakeside’s food and beverages, and of course, live music and dancing! Not only are we Newcomers to Glenwood, but beginning in 2020, Olivia and I will be taking over as coordinators of the Dance Club.

Do you think you have two left feet? Do you think you know nothing about dancing? Neither did we! Not to worry because lessons are taught prior to each dance (in January it will be the basic steps of the waltz) and the friendly people of the Dance Club love to help those who are just beginning to enjoy learning to dance. The live big band style music will add a bounce to your evening, whatever your skill level. You can expect to hear some Waltz, Country 2-step, Rumba, Foxtrot, Cha-cha, Polka, and much more!

Dance clubs travel all the way from North Fargo and the Twin Cities to enjoy the best dance floor in northern Minnesota! We are so privileged to enjoy ballroom dance right here in Glenwood! On Sunday, January 19th, we would love to formally invite you to join us as local band, Velvet Brass, will provide the music for us. The dance lesson begins at 2pm and the dance runs from 3-7pm. The dress code ranges from “business casual” to “Sunday best.”

*As a special discount for the Newcomers group, the cost for the dance will be half price: $10 per couple.

To reserve your tickets, or for any questions, please contact the Kay Blauert at the Welcome Center (320-634-3636) or Mark Kahrs (320-424-3703) for these discounted tickets. We also will reserve a couple of tables specifically for the Newcomers group.

Merry Christmas and Warmest Wishes,

Mark Kahrs on behalf of the Lakeside Dance Club

Open Gym Pickleball

Whether you are new to the sport or have been playing for years, we welcome you to join open gym pickle ball on Sundays! Paddles and balls are available for use.

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

When: Sundays, Now - 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.

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: