Neighborhood Social Events

All Neighbors Welcome

November 5 (Sunday) – The Next Generation: Young Artists Showcase, 2006-2007 Concert Series - St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 3:00 p.m. – Experience the joy of great music as written and performed by exceptionally talented young people, including the young Choristers of St. Alban’s Episcopal Church and Davidson United Methodist Church. Tickets are available at the door or from the church office (704.941.0650) – General Admission: $15; Seniors: $10; Children under 10 years: FREE. Please visit the website at www.saintalbans-davidson.org/musicatstalbans.htm.

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.

Neighborhood Discussion Group

The Neighborhood Discussion Group in September was a huge success with over thirty neighbors attending a Candidate’s Forum composed of seven candidates running for positions on the Mecklenburg County Commission. In attendance were Jim Puckett (R), Dan Ramirez (R), Kaye McGarry (R), Jennifer Roberts (D), and Wilhelmenia Rembert (D) running for 3 at-large seats and Karen Bentley (R) and Thurman Ross (D) running for the District 1 (North Mecklenburg) seat.

Issues ranged from taxation to economic development to environment to public safety, with education dominating the concerns and questions of attendees. Discussion was at times heated, but always interesting and informative. Residents who were unable to attend missed one of the best Discussion Group sessions ever held.

If you have suggestions for programs and speakers, contact Bill McCoy (phone 704.987.1877 or e-mail bonneiskate@aol.com) or Sherman Kahn (phone 704.655.8965 or e-mail wa8lit@aol.com). Volunteers to help with planning and arrangements for these programs are always welcome!

Volunteers Needed!

It is time to plan for our next Neighborhood Dinner Out. The dinner last November at Kudzu Restaurant was an overwhelming success. Volunteers are needed to plan this event. If interested, please call Patti and Ron Mercer at 704.894.9411 for ideas from past dinners. This is always a fun event and can be easy to plan with enough help.

Weekday Casual Golfers!

Since last summer, a small group from the neighborhood has been playing golf on more or less a weekly basis. We play at six different courses in the area with a maximum green and cart fee of $25.00. Currently the day of the week changes to meet the schedule of the players. If you are interested, please contact Bill McCoy at 704.987.1877 (bonnieskate@aol.com) or Tom Fischer at 704.894.0222 (tsfischer@adelphia.net).

Women

October 11 (Wednesday) - Women’s Wednesday Bridge Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month. This month, the club will meet at 1:00 p.m. at the home of Sheila Allen, 170 Clemens Place. If you plan to play, please call Sheila at 704.655.2735. For more information about the Bridge Club, please contact Jean Gilcrest at 704.895.0839.

October 16 (Monday) - Women’s Group Breakfast –The activity will continue on the third Monday of each month. October’s breakfast will be at the Cookhouse Restaurant (Shoppes on the Green complex, exit 28 in Cornelius) at 9:00 a.m. There is no need to call Patti Mercer if you are planning to attend. However, if you have questions about the restaurant location and directions, or if you need a ride, please call Patti at 704.894.9411.

Men

October 12 (Thursday) – Men’s Group Breakfast – The neighborhood men will meet at the Cookhouse Restaurant (Shoppes on the Green complex, exit 28 in Cornelius) at 7:30 a.m. This group meets on the second Thursday of every month. Please contact Bill McCoy if you plan to attend or if you have questions or suggestions about the breakfast (704.987.1877).