Neighborhood Social EventsNeighborhood Discussion GroupJune 9 (Thursday) – The Neighborhood Discussion Group will meet in the lower level of St. Alban’s Church, at 7:00 p.m. We are pleased to have one of our own neighbors as the speaker this month. Dr. John Williamson retired in 2000 as a Professor and Chair of the Biology Department at Davidson College. John also taught and did research in one of his specialties, genetics. His topic in June will be “Genetics of Coat Colors in Dogs” (or “How a Geneticist Spent a Lot of Weekends”). This was a topic he taught for breeders and vets and covers coat colors in various breeds, with some commentary as to purpose/place of origin of breeds. This will be an interesting, amusing, and entertaining topic for all, even non-dog owners. John was at the University of Calgary (Alberta, Canada) before moving to Davidson. He and his wife Marcia live on O Henry Avenue and are both very active in our neighborhood. Please make plans to attend and enjoy a great evening! For the May meeting, the Discussion Group featured Dr. Kristi S. Multhaup, Associate Professor of Psychology at Davidson College. Her topic, “Myths about Aging,” was most interesting and sparked a lot of discussion among those present. At the end of the discussion, Dr. Multhaup stated that volunteers (age 60+) are needed for Davidson College aging research. Some projects are mailings and phone surveys, while others involve a campus visit and interview. If anyone wishes to volunteer or has questions, please call 704.894.2843. You may also contact Dr. Kristi Multhaup by mail (Box 7000, Davidson College, Davidson, NC 28035-7000). Again, many thanks to Kristi for an excellent program! Note: The Neighborhood Discussion Group continues
to provide quality programs of interest and benefit to all residents
of New Neighborhood in Old Davidson. All neighbors are welcome and
encouraged to attend. Some programs are also of interest to children
in our neighborhood. The discussions have, on occasion, been attended
by community guests and leaders. Arvind Patil and Sherman Kahn have
done an outstanding job in helping to arrange and organize these programs.
We definitely want to see attendance and interest in this activity
grow. All Neighbors WelcomeComing Soon! Plans are underway for another Neighbor’s Night Out. The Kudzu, a once popular restaurant on South Broad Street in Mooresville, was completely destroyed by fire last year. The owner has announced plans to reopen this restaurant in the former location of O’Donnell’s Main Street Deli on Main Street in Davidson. You may have noticed the renovation work in the former deli and signs in the window. It seems only appropriate to celebrate the new site with a special dinner with neighbors and friends. As soon as an opening date is announced, details will be included in the newsletter..If you have other great ideas for a Neighbor’s Night Out, please call Patti Mercer at 704.894.9411 (e-mail at rmercer@adelphia.net). Every Morning (7:00 a.m.) – The Board Walkers meet at the corner of Twain Avenue and the intersection of Mary Jane McConnell and Miriam G. Tuttle Byways to begin their 50 to 60 minute walk around the area. If you would like more information, please call Bonne McCoy at 704-987-1877. Women'sJune 15 (Wednesday) – New Da Daytimers Book Club will meet at 10:00 a.m. at the home of Mary Ann Macos, 109 N. Faulkner Way. This month’s book is Wish You Well by David Baldacci. Please call Mary Ann with regrets only at 704.987.3037. For further information about the Book Club, please call Kathy Cox at 704.895.0325. June 15 (Wednesday) – The Women’s Wednesday Bridge Club will meet at 1:00 p.m. at the home of Donna Howell, 178 Harper Lee Street. If you plan to play, please call Donna at 704.987.0363. The New Da Women’s Group does not have a planned activity in June, but is planning a covered dish dinner sometime this summer. For information and possible future activities, contact Luann Christine at 704.987.1527 or Pat Stenhouse at 704.895.1900. Men'sJune 9 (Thursday) – Men’s Group Breakfast will meet again at the Cookhouse Restaurant (Shoppes on the Green complex, exit 28 in Cornelius) at 7:30 a.m. As announced in the May newsletter, the group decided to make this a monthly activity on the second Thursday of every month. Please contact Bill McCoy if you have questions or suggestions about the breakfast (704.987.1877). The Men’s Dinner Group met at Gagliardo’s Grill (417 East Statesville Avenue, Mooresville) in May. Although the group was small, this proved to be an excellent choice and the food was great! This group meets every other month on the third Thursday evening. The next dinner is scheduled for July 21, with plans to be announced in the July newsletter. If you have questions or a suggestion for a good restaurant, please call Ron Mercer at 704.894.9411 or e-mail at rmercer@hotmail.com. |