A26 - Sunday News, November 29, 1981

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“One of the worst things about a move to a new city is that the telephone never rings for the first few months,” said one recent arrival to West Vancouver.

“This move has been a difficult one,” remarked another, “because my

children are older now and I.

miss the contacts with other mothers that I used to automatically make through my children’s activities.”

“A move in the winter is tough. In the summer neighbours are outdoors gardening and one at least meets them that way.”

“My husband is apt to be transferred again in two years and [m_ certainly hoping there'll be a Newcomers’ group in our next city.”

A move is an adjustment. If you are new to West Vancouver, or know a woman who is, the West Vancouver Newcomers’ Club may be of interest. It is designed purely on social lines to help make a newcomer’s move into the community easier.

Women who are new to West Van meet on the first Monday of each month at St. David’s United Church at Taylor Way and Upper Levels at 8 p.m. The monthly meetings gencrally feature a speaker, followed by a social coffee time. Speakers this fall have in- cluded a lawyer who spoke on changes in family law, a doctor who showed slides on his travels as a cruise ship’s doctor, and a make-up artist who demonstrated on two Newcomers.

In addition, members can choose to participate in any or all of the other activities which are outlined in a monthly newsletter. There is usually a tour each month to a spot of interest and a recent trip to the Vancouver law courts at Robson Square was a popular example.

Generally the members mect for lunch once cach month, and this has proved an cnjoyable way to try some of the marvellous restaurants Vancouver has to offer to newcomers.

A mixed cvent is generally held cach month so partners are involved too, and a Thanksgiving Day brunch held at a member's home was a very successful cvent.

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Newcomers made ‘at home’ by W. Van. group

pot luck luncheon is planned closer to Christmas. “Ladies’ Night Out” is held at least twice a year to ac-

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women and those moms who

are often grounded because And: recently 15 Newcomers got * } together for a cooking lesson - - and luncheon at the home of ©

of small children.

Open house for North Van City Library patrons

Coffee and cookies, enjoyed by. ‘patrons of North Patrons will also_ help _ staff and will have a chance Christmas crafts for children Van City Library at its open decorate the Christmas tree. Chris and carol singing led by The house, Saturday, Dec. 12, They are invited to swap to win a book for tmas Adelines. will be from 10 a.m. to3 p.m.

Sweet

favorite recipes with library in the 3 p.m. draw.

West Vancouver's Barbara |

Miachika.

In addition there are various interest groups. Bridge enthusiasts can sign up for gals groups or couples bridge. A dinner party group gets several couples together with each couple con- tributing to the .meal. A French conversation group meets for coffee regularly.

The friendships formed and the sense of belonging provided by the Newcomers’ Club have been very im- portant factors for the 70 members.

Any newcomer interested is welcome fo attend the monthly meetings as a guest to see how the group Further in- formation may be had by calling the president, JoAnn Aird, at 921-8506.

A similar group is available to North Van- couver newcomers.

Furniture Fair “Jubilee Sale” Prize Winners

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