HAN Newsletter Fall 2016

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Holland Area Newcomers
Annual Fall Kick-Off Picnic
Quincy Park
Sunday, Sept 18 @ 3PM
Please join us for our Annual Fall Kick-off Picnic on Sunday, September 18
from 3-6PM for an evening of good food and great friendship! We will
provide sandwiches, bottled water, and drinks for the kids. Please bring
your favorite dish to share and any additional drinks you may want for your
family.
This event is open to all current members and alumni as well as anyone
interested in finding out more about who we are, so spread the word!
Don’t forget! Your annual membership dues and forms are due by Sept. 30,
so the picnic is the perfect place to turn them in to our membership chair.
For everyone who pays their dues at the picnic—you will be entered into a
drawing for a chance to win some great prizes, including gift cards and a free
membership! (Must be present to win.)
Coffee Social
Courtyard Bistro
Monday, Sept. 19 @ 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. We meet the third Monday of
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.
You’re Invited!
Date: September 18, 2017
Time: 3-6PM
Place: Quincy Park
(4260 144th Ave)
RSVP: by September 14th to
[email protected]
HOLLAND AREA NEWCOMERS
SEPTEMBER 2016
Community Service
Kids’ Food Basket
Monday, Sept 19 @ 1PM
Please help HAN continue to support this great cause by volunteering
your time on the first and third Monday of every month from 1pm2pm at the Holland location (389 James St.)
Please email [email protected] if you would like to
volunteer and we will 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 @ Big E’s
Ladies’ Night Out @ Anew
Tuesday, Sept 20 @ 12:30PM
Thursday, Sept. 29 @ 6PM
Our Ladies’ Night Out group meets several times a year and
has done everything from making personalized candles at
Moynahan’s to canning salsa & apple pie filling with the
Canning Diva to learning how to incorporate vinegars and
oils into drinks & desserts with Fustini’s and so much more!
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.
In September you will find us at Big E’s located at 121 E. 8th
St. in downtown Holland. Big E's Sports Grill was founded
by 2 brothers from Michigan and prides itself on Cold Beer,
Great food, Awesome Furniture and Stellar Service.
You asked for additional pampering in 2016 at Anew Salon
and Day Spa. So now is the time to book your “me time”
for Thursday, September 29th. Our evening social and spa
treatments will begin at 6 p.m. Let’s relax and enjoy
conversation, snacks and drinks. Yes, you can bring your
favorite wine or other beverage. And remember that guests
are always welcome to Ladies Night Out events.
Email Christa at [email protected] to be
added to the email list so you don’t miss out!
Anew Salon and Day Spa is located at 1866 Ottawa Beach
Road (Yacht Basin). You can check them out on Facebook
or www.anew-salon.com.
Anew Salon accepts payment of cash, check, or credit card.
Pricing does NOT include a gratuity.
For our group pricing list and to RSVP, please email
Roberta at [email protected] no later
than Saturday, September 24th.
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HOLLAND AREA NEWCOMERS
SEPTEMBER 2016
Tastings
Diners
New Holland Brewery
Shanghai Grill & Bar
Beer & Spirits Production Tour
Date TBD
Tuesday, Sept. 27 @ 6:30PM
Take the highly interactive tour of New Holland's
Production Campus. Be introduced to the 50 barrel
brewing system from the 1940's that brings you such
delicious brews as Dragon's Milk, Sundog, Mad Hatter,
and Full Circle. Walk along the rows of aging Dragon's
Milk Barrels. Explore Michigan's Oldest Craft Distillery
which brings us such beloved flavors as Zeppelin Bend
Single Malt Whiskey, Barrel Aged Knickerbocker Gin,
and Beer Barrel Bourbon.
Our goal is to invite all adults; male and female, single or
married, younger or older, for a monthly night out. We
usually meet for dinner at a local restaurant but sometimes it
may be dinner and a movie, or dinner and a concert, or
dinner at a member’s home.
The tour takes roughly 1½ hours, and includes the full
brewing, packaging, and distilling systems. Beer and
spirits samples are included on the tour; a complimentary
New Holland logo pint glass is also included. Please be
sure to wear closed-toe shoes, as the brewing plant is a
working production facility. Cost for this Tastings event
is only $20 per person and we can accommodate up to 25
people.
Join us Sept. 27 at 6:30PM as we head to Shanghai Grill
& Bar located at 442 E 32nd St, Holland, MI 49423.
Shanghai offers a wide array of authentic Chinese,
Japanese & Thai food, such as Kung Pao Chicken, Crispy
Roast Duck, Sweet & Sour Pork, Shrimp Tempura,
Amazing Tuna Roll, Maki Combination, Pineapple Fried
Rice.
Please RSVP to [email protected] as we
need an accurate head count for our reservation.
Email [email protected] if you are
interested in joining us at New Holland Brewery and we
will choose a date and time that works for everyone!
Grandma Dorothy’s Apple Cake
1 3/4 cups sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
3 eggs
1 1/3 cup oil
2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup chopped nuts
2 cups sliced apples
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Beat sugar and eggs.
Add oil and mix until creamy.
Sift flour, soda, cinnamon, and salt.
Add to above mixture—vanilla, sliced apples, and nuts.
Turn into greased and floured pan (9”X13” or
10”X10”)
Bake for 45 to 60 minutes. Before serving, sprinkle with
powdered sugar.
HOLLAND AREA NEWCOMERS
SEPTEMBER 2016
Book Discussion
Station Eleven
Monday, Sept. 26 @ 7:30PM
Our always popular Book Discussion group usually meets the
4th Tuesday of every month at 7:30PM. (Note the change of date for
this month!) 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 will be Sept. 26 at 7:30PM at the home of Char L.
We will be reading Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel.
If you are interested in becoming part of this vibrant group, please
email Stephanie at [email protected].
Moms & Tots
Crane’s Orchard
Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016 @ 11AM
Apple Picking Season is here!
Come join us for a great family event, no matter how old your kids are, at one of
Michigan’s best apple orchards! We will meet at Crane’s for a fun-filled day of
apple picking. Apples are sold by the pound, so you can pick as many (or as few)
as you would like.
HAN will provide doughnuts and apple cider. Don’t forget to wear comfortable
shoes.
Crane’s Orchard (6054 124th Ave. Fennville, MI, 49408)
Saturday, October 1, 2016 11:00am
RSVP to [email protected] by September 28 so we know
who to look for.
Game Night
Who’s Game for Game Night?
Date TBD
Gather some yummy snacks, some fun games, and a few friends and you've
got Game Night! Join us for this fun and casual evening and you are
guaranteed to have a great time!
Interested in learning more? Email Christa at
[email protected].
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HOLLAND AREA NEWCOMERS
SEPTEMBER 2016
Holland Area Newcomers--Membership Form 2016-2017
☐ New
☐ Renewal
Date________________________________
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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Date
Board Use Only: Date________Check #________Amt. Paid________Activities________Directory______
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FALL 2016
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 49422