PARKING
Attached above is a map of the available parking areas in downtown New Bern. To ensure that those of us with “older” bones can find parking as close to the Harrison Center as possible, we are asking those of you who are able and don’t mind a short walk before the meeting, to use one of the farther out lots.
Next General Meeting
6:30 p.m.,Thursday, May 8, 2025 Geust speaker will be announced as soon as that group is confirmed.
If you have not looked at our website to check out the calendar of activities please do so, as there is always something happening. Close your eyes and pick a date and you will probably land on a pickleball or tennis activity. Click on the "Calendar" heading on the website, and you can choose to look at Activites/Events that are occuring by the Day, Week or Month. You can also choose to Subscribe to the Calendar and have it sent to your email! There are also shared Alumni/Newcomers events that can be viewed if you click on the Alumni Group above and then click on the link to their Newsletter.
MAY ACTIVITIES - Brought to you by our Activities Director
Crafters (Joint Newcomers/AGN): We're Back! Our first project will be a crocheted Boho basket! We will teach you how to do a “magic ring” cast on as well as tips on crocheting in the round. The class will be held at the Craven County Senior Center. The date and time are still being determined but once we get confirmation, we’ll send out notification via email to everyone who has signed up for Crafters (including Alumni members).
Day Trips (Joint Newcomers/AGN) : Our Local Activity is the Newcomers (only) Club-wide Spring Potluck on Saturday, 24 May from 6:00PM - 9:00PM at the home of Dave & Shannon Yasman (550 Madam Moores Lane, New Bern). Carpooling is highly encouraged and Boaters are welcome to dock at the property! Bring a lawn chair, a dish to share, and the beverage of your choice. Music will be provided by Doc n' Roll. Please RSVP your intent to attend to Ginger Scalone at
scalone29@gmail.com by 15 May. Join your fellow Newcomers Club members for some great fun!
Our Local Activity is the Newcomers (only) Club-wide Spring Potluck on Saturday, 24 May from 6:00PM - 9:00PM at the home of Dave & Shannon Yasman. Carpooling is highly encouraged and Boaters are welcome to dock at the property! Bring a lawn chair, a dish to share, and the beverage of your choice. Music will be provided by Doc n' Roll. For the address and to RSVP your intent to attend, send an email to Ginger Scalone at
scalone29@gmail.com by 15 May. Join your fellow Newcomers Club members for some great fun!
For our AGN Day Trippers local activity, consider attending the AGN Kentucky Derby Event on Monday, 12 May from 6:30PM - 8:30PM at the Harrison Center (311 Middle Street, New Bern). Enjoy Appetizers and Beverages, join in a Horse Race game, and possibly win a prize for the Best Hat! Complete the form found in the 4/19/25 AGN Newsletter on the Alumni page of the website and send with $10 check to Li Dvorak by 30 April (the form has mailing information).
Our Away Day Trip is on Saturday, 10 May and is the Lady Swan Afternoon Scenic/History Cruise out of Swansboro, NC. The boat departs at 1:00PM. This event remains fully booked.
Singles Mingles
(Joint Newcomers/AGN): We will have a busy month of May! On Thursday, 8 May we'll meet at 5:00PM at Firefly Cafe (901B Pollock St.); on Tuesday, 20 May we'll meet at 5:00PM at Gemelli Italian Deli & Bagelry (211 Pollock St.); and on Saturday, 31 May we'll enjoy a 90 minute boat cruise out of Swansboro starting at 3:00PM. We're also working on a date and place for strawberry picking! Watch your emails for additional details and RSVP your interest for these events to Sandie Swigert at
sandielees@hotmail.com.
Tastings (Joint Newcomers/AGN) Per the email invite from Joan Baumann, the last "Tastings" event for this activity year will be Sunday, 18 May from 4:00PM - 7:00PM at the home of Dee Dricks. This event is limited to those already on the email list (up to 25 participants). If you wish to attend, RSVP Joan at
jbugmann@gmx.com by 11 May and plan on bringing an appetizer or dessert and a bottle of wine to share. Starting in September "Tastings" activities will only be available to the AGN members.
Wine Socials (Newcomers Only): Our last wine social for the year will be in combination with the Spring Potluck event on Saturday, 24 May from 6:00PM - 9:00PM at the home of Dave & Shannon Yasman. See RSVP and location details on the Potluck flyer posted on the website.
Day Trips (Joint Newcomers/AGN): Local Activity—We gave back to our lovely New Bern community by doing our own "Operation Clean Sweep" litter pick-up on Saturday, March 8. For more information about day trips, contact andybritton@verizon.net.
Hiking Group (Joint Newcomers/AGN): Let's kick off spring with a hike at Flanners Beach campground on Flanners Beach Rd. in New Bern on Saturday, March 22, at 10 a.m. Meet at the parking lot near the restrooms. There are hiking trails marked in red at the parking lot near the restrooms and by the campgrounds where the RVs are parked. We will meet afterward for an optional lunch at Carolina Grill (998 US Highway 70 E, New Bern) at 12:30 p.m. Please RSVP to Joe Girandola at nbnewcomerhiking@gmail.com by Wednesday, March 19, if you plan on participating in the lunch so he can provide the restaurant a head count.
Singles Mingles (Joint Newcomers/AGN): Dinner at Mike's Pub (208 Pollock St.) on Monday, March 24, at 5:30 p.m. RSVP to Linda Guthrie at lindaguthrie50@gmail.com.
Tastings (Joint Newcomers/AGN): South African Wine Dinner, Saturday, March 29, 2025 from 6-9 p.m. A five Course Wine Dinner with each course being paired with a complimentary wine from South Africa. This event is limited to 24 participants. Email Joan Baumann at jbugmann@gmx.com for more information.
