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Hello Fall! Welcome to another great year! I am excited to see what this year has to offer us here in W est Michigan. Be sure to check out all of the great activities that we have planned during the month of October and start planning for our Annual Holiday Party on December 4, at 7PM. More d etails w ill follow in November but I wanted to post the date now as I know how quickly schedules get filled during the busy Holiday Season! Interested in having your business card added to o ur Directory? Send a copy to us at
[email protected] or drop one in the mail. Our Business Directory will start up again w ith November’s newsletter so be sure to get those cards in ASAP if you w ant to be included!
Coffee Social Courtyard Bistro Monday, Oct. 17 @ 7:30PM New to town or looking to make connections? Join us for a relaxing evening where you can make new friends and learn more about HAN membership and activities. W e meet the third Monday o f every month for our Coffee Night at the Courtyard Bistro (located on the first floor of the new Downtown Marriott) 121 East 8th St., Holland, MI 49423. Current members are always there to welcome you and to answer your questions. Please feel free to contact us at
[email protected] with questions.
Save the Date! HAN Annual Holiday Party Sunday, Dec. 4 7PM
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Community Service Kids’ Food Basket Monday, Oct. 3 @ 1PM & Monday, Oct. 17 @ 1PM Please help HAN continue to support this great cause by volunteering your time on the first and third Monday of every month from 1pm-‐ 2pm at the Holland location (389 James St.) Please email
[email protected] if you would like to volunteer and we w ill add you to the email reminder list. Be sure to check out www.kidsfoodbasket.org/about-‐us/holland-‐location to learn who they are and what they do!
Ladies Socials
Ladies’ Luncheon @ Public
Ladies’ Night Out
Thursday, October 20 @ 11:30PM
This monthly event is always a great time! Come join us for a chance to relax and socialize over a delicious lunch at one of our many local restaurants.
Ladies’ Night Out meets quarterly and we have two events planned for early in December. Keep an eye out for more information regarding our Annual W reath Making Night and the always popular (& always d elicious) Cookie Exchange!
In October you will find us at Public located at 131 E. Main St. in d owntown Zeeland. Public’s Mission says it all: Deliver Amazing Comfort Food In A Stunning Atmosphere, Provide Memorable Service, And Give Back To The Surrounding Community While Maintaining O ne Constant: We love what we d o. Email Christa at
[email protected] to be added to the email list so you don’t miss out!
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Tastings
Diners
Chocolates by Grimaldi
The Pipeline Smokehouse & Bar
Thursday, November 3 @ 1PM
Friday, Oct. 28 @ 6:30PM We are traveling north to the Pipeline (Formerly the Alaskan Pipeline) o n US 31 north of Port Sheldon Road in West Olive. The restaurant has been totally remodeled and the barbecue is unbelievable. We will have our regular start time of 6:30 pm on Friday, October 28, with cocktails and then we will order dinner at 7 pm. Everyone w ill order offer the menu and individual checks. I hope that some of you that have not been able to attend on weekdays will join us. Please RSVP to
[email protected] as w e need an accurate head count for our reservation.
Join us in November when we head to Grand Haven to Chocolates by Grimaldi for a fun factory tour! Learn about chocolate from pod to bean to delicious chocolate! We will have a chance to taste fresh samples right off the line and visit their production area to see where the magic is done. We will also be able to check out their 1950s enrober just like on I Love Lucy! Come see where Grand Haven, Michigan gets its unique chocolates. Cost is only $4 per person. RSVP by Wednesday, October 26 to
[email protected] if you are interested in joining us at Chocolates by Grimaldi or if you want to be added to our email list.
Chocolates by Grimaldi 219 N 7th St Centertown Grand Haven, MI 4 9417
The Pipeline Smokehouse & Bar 9104 U.S. 31 West Olive, MI 49460
Harvest Trail Mix Pretzels Bugles Chips Honeycomb Cereal Candy Corn Candy Corn Pumpkins Chex Muddy Buddy M&M’s Other options: nuts, marshmallows, popcorn, goldfish, cherrios, chocolate chips
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Mix Together and serve. Quantities of each item can vary based on your preference and the total quantity needed. The key to a delicious looking snack is a variety of textures and shapes. Perfect for a Fall Snack, Halloween Party, or gift for the neighbors Credit to: House of Hendrix
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Book Discussion Orphan Train Tuesday, Oct. 25 @ 7:30PM Our always popular Book Discussion group usually meets the 4th Tuesday of every month at 7 :30PM. We participate in the Herrick District Library’s Book Group to Go so no need to purchase (or track down!) each month’s literary selection. Our next meeting w ill be October 25 at 7:30PM at the home of Christa S. We will be reading Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline. If you are interested in becoming a part of this vibrant group, please email Stephanie at
[email protected].
Moms & Tots Play ‘n Learn Literacy Group Monday, Oct. 24 @ 6PM Designed for families with children ages 0 -‐ 5. Monthly sessions are based on children's books. Along with a story, finger plays, crafts, activities and a snack centered around the book are included. Each family receives a children's book to take home. Child development and reading readiness information is also available for parents. Herrick District Library (300 S. River Ave. Holland, MI 49423) www.oaisd.org/oaisd/departments/earlychildhood/playgroups/ RSVP to
[email protected] by October 23 so we know w ho to look for.
Playgroups! Tuesday, Oct. 18 @ 1PM As the weather gets colder, let’s plan to meet up for indoor playgroup! We will meet at the indoor play space (the “Jungle”) at Christ Memorial Church (595 Graafschap Rd). Moms, Dads, Grandparents…everyone is invited! RSVP to
[email protected] so we know who to look for!
Game Night Funeral Buns & Tons of Fun! Friday, Oct. 7, 2016 @ 7PM
We want to have one more game night before the snow birds fly south. So if you can make it, please come o n October 7 at 7:00 p.m. There will be drinks, games and tons of food (including funeral buns!) Interested in learning more? Email Christa at
[email protected].
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Holland Area Newcomers--Membership Form 2016-2017 ☐ New
☐ Renewal
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Last Name__________________________________________________________________________ First Name________________________________ Spouse’s Name____________________________ Address___________________________________ City & Zip Code___________________________ Phone____________________________________ Email____________________________________ Moved from (city, state, and year)_______________________________________________________ How did you hear about Holland Area Newcomers? ☐ Newcomer’s Website ☐ Other__________ ☐ Friend (name)___________________________ ☐ Realtor (company)_______________________ Please check all activities in which you or your spouse may have an interest: ☐ Book Discussion
☐ Diners
☐ Moms & Tots
☐ Playgroups
☐ Community Service
☐ Ladies’ Luncheons
☐ HAN Board
☐ Tastings
☐ Dutch Costume Resale
☐ Ladies’ Night Out
☐ Game Night
An idea for a new activity______________________________________________________________ Visit www.hollandnewcomers.com for a description of each activity & activity contact person The annual membership is from September 1st to August 31st. For the latest information about upcoming activities and to view the monthly newsletters, visit www.hollandnewcomers.com. If you have any questions, email
[email protected] Annual membership dues are $20.00 per family. Make checks payable to: Holland Area Newcomers. Mail this completed form and your check to Holland Area Newcomers, PO Box 3176 Holland, MI 49422 I hereby agree to waive and release Holland Area Newcomers Organization from any and all claims, causes of action or suits whatsoever for personal injuries which I, my spouse, or my minor children may sustain, arising out of any activity run by or associated with the Holland Area Newcomers Organization. By signing this I also agree that my photo or photos of my spouse/children may be used on the Holland Area Newcomers Organization website and in marketing materials.
_____________________________________________ Signature
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Board Use Only: Date________Check #________Amt. Paid________Activities________Directory______
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Holland Area Newcomers OUR PURPOSE Operating as an all-‐volunteer, not-‐for-‐profit organization, the Holland Area Newcomers shall have as its goal the promotion of friendship among residents of the greater Holland area and the sponsorship of and assistance with various community projects.
Holland Area Newcomers PO Box 3176 Holland, MI 4 9422
