Hello Newcomers!

Good News!  I’m very happy to report that it’s almost Spring!  Yeah!  

I love the warmer days, and all of the greenery.  Just need to get through a few short rain spells here and there.   

I’m feeling the need for some early spring cleaning - well metaphorically speaking……

I’m trying to clean out the cobwebs in my brain. One of the subjects I’ve been mulling around for a bit is inclusiveness. Not the stuff you hear about on the news right now, but inclusiveness among us. Let’s be sure to show support to our newest members.

One of my goals this year is to get to know more of you! 

I’m trying to move out of my comfy inner circle and spend time with more of our members. I am forever grateful that I was able to make such great friends here, but I’d like to mingle more!  I’d like to invite you to follow along with me!  Remember your first event?  Think about how hard it was for you to get yourself to that first meeting!  Introducing yourself to people you don’t know can be intimidating.

At your next meet up, take a new newcomer aside and get to know them.

You might talk to someone new at our monthly meeting, but in all likelihood, it’s going to be at an activity. Break the ice with someone new at wine club. Offer them a seat at your table. Get those newbies a prime seat at the lunch brunch. Add the new guy to your threesome in golf.  Who knows, you might be meeting your next best friend! 

We all know how hard it is to make new friends at our age! 

So be kind, smile, and laugh with everyone! I’m especially counting on you, Alumni!  You have been here in the North County for more than six years, so you have the inside scoop for all things North County. Share the wealth.

Thank you for allowing me to share my thoughts, and I’ll see you at the March Member Mixer at Pear Valley Winery.

Debbie Gazay

NCNC President 2024-2025