Monthly Luncheons

A monthly luncheon is held on the 2nd Thursday of the month from September through May.

Newcomers is pleased to announce our next luncheon will be held on
April 13, 2023.

Monthly Luncheon

A monthly luncheon is held on the 2nd Thursday of the month; from September through May.

Luncheons are structured as follows:

10:00 - 10:30 AM

Social Time

10:30 - 11:45 AM

Business Meeting
Program

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM

Lunch

Details

Location

Luncheons are held at:
Occasions at Stone River
1250 FM 2453
Royse City, TX 75189

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Reservations and Fees

A reservation and a $20 fee are required.

Reservations or cancellations for the April luncheon must be received by 6:00 pm on Monday, April 3. So, please make your reservation now.

Make a Reservation

CONTACT: Jo Anderson PHONE: (214) 244-4017 EMAIL: anderson_jo@sbcglobal.net
OR
CONTACT: Diane Dorton PHONE: (803) 295-6269
EMAIL: scdorton@gmail.com

Directions to Occasions at Stone River:
Head east on I-30. In Royse City, take Exit 77B (FM 35/Epps Rd.) At the stop sign, turn right onto East FM 35. After a mile, turn right onto South FM 2453. Continue another mile and look for the Stone River Golf Club entrance. Just past the entrance, you will see Occasions on the right.. If Rockwall ISD is closed due to inclement weather, the luncheon will be cancelled.

Potential new members are invited to attend. These luncheons are optional.

2022-2023 Calendar

Luncheon dates for 2022 -2023
2nd Thursday of the Month

September 8, 2022

Program: The Plunk Murray Irish Band with Irish Dancer

Menu: The Rancher
BBQ buffet, slow-cooked BBQ beef brisket and pulled pork. Served with baked beans, cole slaw, potato salad, assorted rolls and a bread & butter station.
Peach Cobbler

October 13, 2022

Program: Chico’s Fall Fashion Show featuring present & past Presidents as models

Menu: The Sonoma
Grilled chicken breast medallions stuffed with spinach, bacon, and Monterey jack cheese in a chardonnay cream sauce served with a vegetable medley of carrots, broccoli, zucchini; garlic mashed potatoes, orange mandarin salad, and a bread & butter station.
Raspberry Cheesecake

November 10, 2022

Program: Kim Lawrence of Seasoned Life Transitions, Inc. will speak about estate sales, collecting special items, and sales in general.

Menu: The Bordeaux
Butternut Squash soup,
Roasted Pork loin Served with roasted new potatoes and apricot glazed carrots, spinach salad, and a bread & butter station.
Carrot Cake

December 8, 2022

Program: The Garland Symphony (to get us into the Christmas spirit)

Menu: The Yankee Dinner
Pot roast with potatoes, carrots, and onions. Served with cornbread and a salad with cucumber, tomato, and red onion dressed in a vinaigrette.
Pecan pie

January 12, 2023

Program: Situational Awareness, an informational program presented by Darren McCulley, Marine & celebrity security guard

Menu: The Sicilian
Crispy chicken piccata, dredged in flour and lightly fried, cooked with capers and lemon juice, served over lemon butter linguini cooked to perfection and served with roasted squash medley and onions, Caesar salad, and a bread & butter station.
Tiramisu

February 9, 2023

Program: Our favorite Australian Crooner, Brad Ackland returns (to put us in the mood for Valentine’s Day)

Menu: The Barcelona
Pan-seared pork tenderloin medallions with a champagne pomegranate sauce, scalloped potatoes, apricot glazed carrots, garden salad, and bread & butter station.
Fruit parfait and chocolate-covered strawberries

March 9, 2023

Program: Amazing Women of Rockwall County, presented by Alma Williams Howard

Menu: The Dubliner
Corn beef and cabbage. Served with roasted new potatoes, Irish soda bread and garden salad.
Chocolate cake

April 13, 2023

Program: The Blackland Prairie Raptor Center - A rescue center for endangered birds of prey (including owls)

Menu: The South of the Border
Mexican buffet, combination grilled skirt beef and chicken fajitas, grilled onions and peppers, Spanish rice and ranchero beans, sour cream, pico de gallo, shredded cheese, guacamole chips, hot sauce, and a garden salad.
Tres Leches Cake

May 11, 2023

Program: Mad Hatters’ Tea Party (with hats) and Crazy Cards

Menu: Spring Tea Buffet
Scones, with assorted jams, and clotted cream
Tea sandwiches: Ham and Boursin, cucumber and watercress, chicken salad, and pesto chicken.
Strawberry walnut salad.
Lemon bars, brownies, and cheesecake bites.