Click each image to view the full picture.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Newcomers will be remembering our dear friend Kathy Metz-Carson this Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 3-6 pm, at the Solana Clubhouse, 135 Solana Pkwy, Sequim. Bring an appetizer and join together to share your special memories and stories about this vibrant woman. Kathy made many wonderful friendships and brightened every room she entered. She loved to have fun. Let\u2019s make this an event that she would enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Late last year your Newcomers\u2019 Board decided to help both the Sequim and Port Angeles Food Banks. There will be a box for both Food Banks at our monthly Luncheons, and Newcomers will transport your contributions to both food banks. The most important food items needed throughout the year are canned proteins (tuna, chicken, beans, stews), fruits (canned, dried, applesauce), canned veggies, peanut butter, pasta, cereal, hygiene items (diapers, wipes, soap), and pet food. We have contributed $232 plus 275 pounds of food thus far. Let\u2019s keep it going, and thanks to everyone who has helped!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our April Luncheon was one to remember! Conductor Jonathan Pasternack and Operations Manager Morgan Bartholick of the Port Angeles Symphony Orchestra (PASO) gave us an inspiring presentation. As if that wasn\u2019t enough, they emailed free tickets to those who signed up for their April 11 concert at the Field Arts and Events Hall. The concert was so magnificent that Georgia and I got tickets for PASO\u2019s May 2 presentation \u201cTosca in Concert,\u201d and we\u2019re really looking forward to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We completed our annual elections at the April Luncheon, and I\u2019d like to thank Dale Jackson for conducting the final paper balloting. Bob Brown was elected Vice President, Denise Thomson Secretary, and Pat Nachreiner and Lani Smith were elected Board Members. As if this wasn\u2019t enough good news, I am thankful that Joan Wildman stepped up to become our new Membership Chair. Newcomers has a great new team that is going to serve us well!<\/p>\n\n\n\n For other events in April, please check the Events Calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally, getting the word out about our wonderful friendship organization is our continuing challenge to our members. Spread the good news!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" April 2026 Spring Is Here! It\u2019s April and Spring is here! Trees are leafing out, flowers are blooming, and the sun doesn\u2019t set until after 8:00 PM. It\u2019s a great time to be out walking and taking in the beauty … Continue reading ![\"A](\"http:\/\/olympicnewcomers.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Bald-Eagle.png\")
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Area Food Banks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Port Angeles Symphony Orchestra<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
2026 Newcomers’ Election Results<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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