| Date |
Location |
Program |
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January 17 |
Ventano, 191 Arroyo Grande, Henderson.
|
The 2007 President, Sue Milliken presided
along with the 2006 President, Marlene Baker. The gavel was
presented to Sue Milliken. Certificates of appreciation were
presented to those that had contributed their time and energy to Desert
Newcomers. |
|
February 21 |
STEAK 76 West Horizon Ridge, Henderson |
A columnist from the Las Vegas
Review-Journal, Nevada's Largest Newspaper. Can you guess who it
was? It was entertaining and informative. The
newspaper is a great way for
"new" Newcomers to become acquainted with life in Henderson and Las
Vegas. |
|
March 21 |
Half Shell, 30 East Horizon Ridge Parkway |
Jason Feinberg, News Anchor and Reporter on
KVVU-Fox5 "Live In Las Vegas" morning show weekdays from
7-9 am. Jason has worked for E! News in Los
Angeles. He also has received 5 Emmy nominations
and several AP awards for his news reporting.
http://www.jasonfeinberg.net/ |
|
April 18 |
The Terrace, 1361 W. Warm Springs, Henderson. 436-5888
www.thegrandterrace.com |
Coldwater Creek from The District presented
their Spring Line at our Spring Fashion Show. As a special treat, the
models were Desert Newcomers Past Presidents! |
|
May 16 |
Fiesta Casino-Hotel, 777 West Lake Mead Pkwy,
Henderson. 558-7000 |
Annual Members Hat Luncheon. A time to wear a
homemade, one-of-a-kind hat or a store bought hat. You
do not have to wear a hat to attend but there are prizes
for hat wearers! |
|
June 20 |
Maggiano's Little Italy, Fashion Show Mall,
3200 Las
Vegas Blvd. South. 732-4340 |
Jane Ann Morrison, Las Vegas Review Journal
columnist. She has worked in newspapers since
1971. In 1973, while working at the Southwest
Times Record in Arkansas, she covered a university
professor running for Congress named Bill Clinton. She
started working as the RJ in 1976 as a feature writer,
then became the federal court reporter, then the gaming
reporter and in 19990 the political reporter. In
2003, she became the first female general interest
columnist for the RJ. Her column appears Monday,
Thursday and Saturday on the front paged of the Nevada
section of the RJ. |
|
July 18 |
The Sporting House, 721 Mall Ring Circle, Henderson 862-4777 |
It's time for our annual Members Games Day! In the past we have had sign-ups for
Canasta, MahJongg, Dominos, Bunco and any other type of table game you
would enjoy. |
|
August 15 |
Bonefish Grill, 10839 S. Eastern Ave, Henderson
228 - 3474 |
|
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September 19 |
La
Collina, 645 Carnegie Street, Henderson 252-7474 |
|
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October 17 |
Dragon Ridge Country Club at MacDonald Highlands,
552 S. Stephanie Street, Henderson, 614-4444 |
Fall Fashion Show by Talbots. |
|
November 14 |
Gold Coast, 4000 West Flamingo Road, Las Vegas (702)
367-7111 |
Annual Holiday Bazaar. Club members sold
homemade crafts or offered services or other products. |
| December 19 |
Buckman's at Revere Golf Club 2600 Hampton Rd.
Henderson 617-5707 |
The Luncheon was a festive event held at Buchman’s
Revere
Golf Club with about 90 women. Entertainment was
provided
by Marilyn Monroe & Frank Sinatra (impersonators). A
surprise
was had by all when Marilyn sang a special happy
birthday tribute
to Shelia Drayster (her mom in real life). Each member
donated
an unwrapped gift for ‘toys for tots’ that was collected
by the Marine’s.
The table centerpieces were painted wooden snowmen &
nutcracker statues that were awarded during the door
prize raffle. |
