It\u2019s May in the Evergreen State! Trees are fully leafed out, grass is growing, flowers are blooming, and the sun doesn\u2019t set until after 8:30 PM. It\u2019s a great time to be outside and take in the beauty of the Olympic Peninsula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Frank Cimino<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
As all of you know, Newcomers\u2019 lost a very dear member at the beginning of this month. Newcomers\u2019 Club Members will miss Frank Cimino. He was always a welcome participant in any gathering, and the Appetizer Events at the Cimino\u2019s home were joyous, Newcomers\u2019 family gatherings. Frank enjoyed hearing what other Club Members were doing, and he generously shared his own experiences. His warmth and welcoming demeanor will be with us whenever we think of him, and our hearts go out to his wife, Sue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Area Food Banks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Late last year your Newcomers\u2019 Board decided to help both the Sequim and Port Angeles Food Banks. There are boxes for both Food Banks at our monthly Luncheons, and Newcomers’ will transport your contributions to both food banks.\u00a0\u00a0The 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<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0plus\u00a0275<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0pounds of food thus far. Let\u2019s keep it going, and thanks to everyone who has helped!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
April Luncheon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Our April Luncheon was another one for the books! Not only did we have an excellent turnout, but our fabulous guest speaker Phyllis Bernard and her husband Dann May rejoined the Newcomers\u2019 Club! That makes 10 new members as we enter our membership renewal campaign for 2026-27.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Port Angeles Symphony Orchestra<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Many Newcomers\u2019 Members attended the Port Angeles Symphony Orchestra\u2019s April 11 concert at the Field Arts and Events Hall for which Jonathon Pasternack and Morgan Bartholik provided us free tickets. The concert was magnificent!! A number of us subsequently bought tickets for PASO\u2019s May 2 presentation \u201cTosca in Concert\u201d which was equally amazing. At least a dozen Newcomers were present for that performance. Season tickets for PASO\u2019s 2026-27 will go on sale on June 15, and I encourage members to support our excellent local symphony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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