Committee organizes support for newcomers party, proposes sponsor program idea

Jul 27, 2026

Committee members agreed to support the Sept. 27 newcomers party and discussed creating a separate newcomers guide and a volunteer 'sponsor' system to welcome new residents. Members asked interested volunteers to email Leslie and to coordinate with Phyllis, the event chair.

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Leslie told the committee the newcomers party is scheduled for "September 27" and noted it coincides with the dog swim; she said Phyllis Wiesenfelder is the event chair and asked members to indicate whether they could help with in-person support and planning. Members discussed making a standalone newcomers guide and a sponsor program to help integrate new residents.

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