New Board Members For Newcomers & Neighbors

By SHANNON HICKS

Published: Jan 20, 2006 12:00 am

During their holiday meeting in December, members of Newtown Newcomers and Neighbors welcomed the 2005-06 board.

These people will be leading the club that offers social opportunities for new residents, and anyone experiencing a lifestyle change such as marriage or divorce, pregnancy, retirement, or just looking for some new friends.

The clubâs president for the upcoming year will be Joan Piscitelli.

Remaining board members are Mimi Brown and Donna White, secretary; Layne Lescault, publicity; Laura Terry, treasurer; Marisol Puterbaugh, ways and means; Margie Mayers, newsletter; Jillian Cruwys, historian; Kiplyn Duffy and Tanya Capeci, membership; Ann Montgomery and Heidi Mang, activities; Elizabeth Opalinski, special programs; Dorothy Werden, civic and community; and Jeff Capeci, webmaster.

For more information on Newcomers and Neighbors, visit www.NewtownNewcomers.com.

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