A Look Back at the Year That Was  2008-2009

Hudson Relay for Life:  Wrap-up
 

4:00 pm Friday to 4:00 pm Saturday, June 12 - June 13

Hudson High School School Track

2500 Hudson-Aurora Road

 

Thank you so much to everyone who helped out with Relay for Life (June 12 - 13).  It was truly a moving and wonderful experience, and I encourage everyone to get involved again next year.  If you can only participate in a small part, the Survivor's Walk at the beginning and the Luminaria Ceremony are both incredibly touching, especially  if you can attend with your family. 

 

Our team raised nearly $4,000 (and still growing), exceeding our $3,000 goal!!  We also won the "Best Team Campsite Award" for our Marga-relay-ville theme (thank you Jen Kodosky for this wonderful idea).

 

And thank you to those survivors that chose to participate with us.  We were truly blessed to have you there and hope that our efforts make a difference to everyone.

 

 

 

51st Annual Fashion Show - Puttin' on The Glitz

Saturday, April 25th 5:00 - 8:00 pm

Lake Forest Country Club, Hudson

Tickets $35 per person

Hudson Newcomer's 51st Annual Fashion Show - Puttin' on the Glitz - was a huge success.  This year's event boasted a Silent Auction (with plenty of items to bid on), a number of vendors selling fashion related items (jewelry, clothing, purses, etc), and of course a number of local men and women modeling clothes from local merchants! 

Click on the Fashion Show 2009 Gallery to view photos of the event.

The Fashion Show is a  long standing Newcomers event and it's always loads of fun.  Plus, proceeds from Puttin' on the Glitz benefited The Hudson City Schools Special Needs Program. This year's event raised $3.300.

This event could not have taken place without the help and support of many local merchants, friends and family members.  Thanks to you all and to Lori Kellett and Renee Logue who coordinated Puttin on the Glitz. 

    

 

 

 

 

 

Click on the Fashion Show Program to view complete information (including contact info) of the merchants who loaned fashions for the show; corporate and private supporters that donated cash, products, or services; and vendors that participated in the boutique.

 

 

  

 

Couples Pub Crawl

Saturday, May 16th
Began at Reserve Inn, then moved on to other downtown sites

 

A great time was had by all who attended this year's pub crawl.  Attendees were broken up into different teams and head out to conquer their list of clues while enjoying the company of old and new friends at venues all throughout downtown Hudson.

 

 

Salon Night

Tuesday, May 5th

Salon 180, Hudson

This was the perfect event for those looking for highlights, lowlights, or a new color altogether, or maybe getting those toes ready for sandal time!  The Hudson Newcomers Club Annual Salon night returned this year.  Thanks to Salon 180 for hosting this event and allowing our members to experience some of the services they have to offer while mingling with friends. 

 

Couples' Winter Social:  Retro Red Bash

Saturday, February 7th

The Country Club of Hudson

 

Well, our big Winter Event is now behind us, but here's a few photos to remind everyone how much fun was had and to encourage those who couldn't make it this time to try to join us for our next event.  The photos show those that chose to dress retro, but just as many showed up in everyday 2009 attire.  More photos can be viewed at Red Bash Gallery.

 

What was the Retro Red Bash?  A night to grab your spouse and/or friends for a night of fun to chase away those winter blues. We enjoyed music (and dancing), trivia games, a 50/50 Raffle, appetizers and a cash bar. 

 

           

 

Best of all, a portion of the ticket price and half of the 50/50 raffle was donated  to the American Heart Association in honor of their Go Red for Women program.  So, we enjoyed a great night out and helped fund the fight against heart disease in women!  That's something to smile about.  How much was raised, you ask?  We raised $600 for the American Heart Association!  Way to go Lisa Pierce and Jenna Polak for coordinating this effort!
 

Girls Night Out at the Wine Bar at Solaire

Thursday, January 15th

Wine Bar at Solaire, 111 First Street in Hudson

appetizers & cash bar

 

Turn out was great for this opportunity to break out of the house on a very cold winter night to catch up with friends, both new and old.  It was particularly nice to have a number of very new members come out and join in.  If you haven't been to the Wine Bar, and couldn't join us this time, grab you spouse or a friend and go check it out.  It's a very hip spot, perched on a great corner of downtown and for those who don't know, there are also a few hotel rooms available for your out of town guests.

 

 

Membership Event at Yoga Lounge

Wednesday, November 19th at 7:30pm

Yoga Lounge, top level of 1st and Main parking garage

 

For those looking for a workout program that's easy to learn, requires little or no equipment, and soothes your soul while toning your body, this was a great night!  It was an evening of demonstrations, instruction and participation for all.  The facilities and ambience at the Yoga Lounge are outstanding and if you weren't able to try it out during this event, you should make a point to go on your own.  Your first visit will be free of charge.  

 

 

Couples Fall Social

Saturday, October 25th

Sarah's Vineyard (1204 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls)

 

Couples looking to enjoy the season, packed their picnic baskets and headed out to  Sarah's Vineyard for an easy-going couples  fall social.  Good company, wine and shared snacks were enjoyed by all attending.  Couldn't make it, but want to know more about Sarah's Vineyard? Go to www.sarahsvineyardwinery.com.

 

 

Monthly Program: Extreme Bunco

Tuesday, September 30th

North End Market

 

What an event! It once again proved to be a Newcomers favorite.  The 54 attendees enjoyed heavy appetizers and desserts, plus North End Market's fabulous wines.  The dice were flying and the 50/50 raffle tickets were a hit.  Half of the money raised from the raffle will be donated to Relay for Life.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Annual Get Acquainted Coffee

Wednesday, September 3rd

Hudson Library and Historical Society

 

 

Designed to welcome new residents to the area, every year the coffee hosts a variety of local clubs and area organizations (close to 40 this year), along with Hudson EMS, Fire and Police.   Coffee and refreshments were served.   Area residents, new and old, came to learn all that Hudson has to offer!  Babysitting was available for this special event.

 

 

 

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