November 11, 2025

Dear BNC Members,

Happy Thanksgiving! We’re excited to gather for our General Meeting on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. in Murrow Hall at Trinity United Methodist Church Community Center. The Hospitality Committee welcomes donations of “treats” for the pre-meeting social.

Our featured speaker will be Shane Fernando, the CEO of Thalian Hall, one of the oldest theaters in America. Prior, he was founding executive and artistic director of the Wilson Center and is a member of SAG-AFTRA. Our Table Topic Guest will be Ilene Evans, Director of Marketing & Community Relations for Dosher Memorial Hospital to update us on the completion and opening of the new ER, and sign up information for tours.

If you haven’t yet mailed your membership form and dues, please download and complete the form before the meeting and bring it with your payment ($20 per person, cash or check payable to BNC) to the membership table. The updated membership form can be found on our website: Membership Form.

��Birthday Raffle: If your birthday is in November of December, don’t forget to fill out a raffle ticket at the membership table for a chance to win BNC Bucks for future events! BNC Birthday Bucks can be used for a BNC event that you are asked to write a check written to BNC: Membership, Lunch Bunch, Social events that are not refundable RSVP deposits, Singles events, Wine Tasting events, Special Interest events that are not payable to a Foundation

Our committees have been busy planning activities for the coming months. Here are some you can sign up for on the 18th—remember to bring cash or checks:

��Wine Tasting- We are working on some 2026 tastings with information after the holidays. Please note that due to the time the vendors requires to order the wine, RSVP’s and refunds have a hard close 7 days prior.

�� Lunch Bunch - Stop by our table for upcoming details

Clarks– Monday, December 8, 11:30 a.m.

��Social

Music Bingo @ Crossroad, A Gathering Place-a la carte-Thursday, November 20, 5 pm-7:30pm - $20 RSVP deposit (refundable up to 7 days prior)
Holiday “Deck the Halls” Cocktails for Ten -Friday, December 12, 6:30 pm - $20 RSVP deposit (refundable up to 7 days prior)
Super Bowl Pregame Tailgating Party @ Host Homes- Saturday, January 31, 2026 4pm -7pm- $20 RSVP deposit (refundable up to 7 days prior)

��Special Interest

Stop by our table for updates on local happenings.

��Singles

Beach Bonfire@ 72 Street Beach— Saturday, November 22, 4:30 p.m. $12
Winterfest-ival of Trees @ The Haven @ 5pmTuesday, December 9then Franklin Square Park-, 6pm-8pm; Courtesy RSVP for the Haven to staff and stock up.
Game Night and Social Gathering @ Crossroads– Friday, January 9 6pm-8pm RSVP by January 5 to gloriafischer@comcast.net

✈️Travel Opportunities:

Domestic– Multi-Day

SOLD OUT Christmas at the Biltmore, King Tut and More— December 9–11, 2025 Trip Info
Nashville Show Trip— March 9–14, 2026 (Diamond Tours)
Charlottesville, Virginia— April 13–15, 2026 Experience Charlottesville - Trips by Patty Domestic – Single Day
Only 3 spots left - Night of a Thousand Candles, Murrells Inlet, SC— Thursday, December 12, 2025 Trip Info

International

Ireland In Depth— July 11–25, 2026 Join 25 BNC’ers already signed up….
(Grand Circle Travel — 800-221-2610, Group G6-27422, gct.com)

��Give Back to Brunswick- This month we’re supporting the No Child Hungry request for non-perishable food.

Wishing you Happy Thanksgiving, Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year! Stay connected via our BNC Facebook page and website for the latest updates. We will see you again on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

Best regards,
Kathleen Ragan
President, BNC