From the President
March 13, 2025
Graduates,
Mark your calendars for these exciting upcoming events!
Newry General Store Event Center
| Date: | Thursday, April 10, 2025 |
| Time: | 5:00 – 8:00 pm |
Three Course Dinner and Presentation
$30 per person
Cash Bar serving Beer & Wine
Please RSVP by April 3 to
Mail a check payable to
Or Zelle to:
Note: A commitment of 25 attendees is required or the event will be canceled.
International Dinner – Italy
| Date: | Friday, May 2, 2025 |
| Time: | 6:00 pm |
| Place: | Lakeview Room, Keowee Key North |
Please RSVP by April 10 to
Kentucky Derby Watch
| Date: | Saturday, May 3, 2025 |
| Time: | 5:00 – 8:00 pm |
| Place: | Two Horse Distillery, 1750 Blue Ridge Blvd, Seneca |
Join our group to watch the Kentucky Derby "Run for the Roses" at one of Seneca's newest Distilleries. The Distillery offers appetizers, salads, sandwiches, entrees, and, of course, delicious specialty drinks. Place your bets and cheer for your favorite horse! Prize for best derby hat!
RSVP before April 26 to Lena Fox at:
Annual Picnic
I am happy to report that Sharon Hamilton has volunteered to coordinate the Annual Picnic!
| Date: | Wednesday, May 21, 2025 |
| Time: | Appetizers at 5:00 pm, Dinner at 6:00 pm |
| Place: | South Cove County Park |
Since it is close to Memorial Day, red, white and blue will be the theme. There is no cost to current Graduate Newcomers but they are asked to bring an appetizer or dessert to share.
Bocce Games
| Date: | Friday, June 20, 2025 (rain date Monday, June 23) |
| Time: | 11:00 am – 2:00 pm |
| Place: | Chestnut Point Park, Keowee Key |
No experience necessary! We will compete for CHAMPION status and bragging rights on the Bocce field. Please bring a lunch item to share and your beverage of choice.
RSVP before June 13 to Lena Fox at:
Bowling
| Date: | Friday, July 18, 2025 |
| Time: | 1:00 – 3:00 pm |
| Place: | Oconee Lanes 318 Bypass 123 |
Yes, more competition! And for those of you that are hopelessly poor athletes, bumpers are optional! There is a hibachi grill onsite if you would like to snack/eat while bowling.
Cost $5pp, per game. Shoe rental of $3.50 will be waived if we have a group of 20 or larger.
RSVP before July 11 to Lena Fox at:
We had a great turnout for our Mardi Gras Dinner! Lots of great food, music and of course, a King Cake (with 4 babies inside). Thanks Ruthie for coordinating and special thanks to Jackie Boylan for the fabulous decorations!
I'm looking forward to all our fun events! Hope you are too! See you there!
Pam Coldren, President
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