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MARDI GRAS, “LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL.

Fayetteville-Manlius Neighbors and Newcomers Club held a Mardi Gras Dinner fundraiser at Christ Church Crosby Hall, Manlius, NY on March 2, 2019 to benefit Fayetteville-Manlius A Better Chance.  The Cajun-themed dinner catered by Michelle Lissner with vocal entertainment by Vinnie Cupo raised $1500 for the ABC program.  Fundraiser committee members and bakers were Ulla Brasz, Linda Carlson, Ann Clark, Cathy Hough, Jeanne Kempton, Karen Kusiak, April Lazarus, Gary Lazarus, Lisa Lopez, Becky Peterman, Kevin Peterman, Gerri Powers, Diane Sacks, Nancy Shepard and Cathy Wood.

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Some of the gifts that F-M Neighbors and Newcomers members sent for Santa to bring to the children of Coral Bay, St. John, USVI effected by the hurricane.  Ellen Hammer delivered them to Santa.--December 2017

          Dinner and Comedy at Foggy Goggle, November 2016.

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Just southeast of Syracuse, New York, Fayetteville and Manlius are two small villages nestled in lovely central New York. The F-M Neighbors and Newcomers is a social club for longtime residents (and newcomers) of these villages and nearby areas who want to meet new people and get involved in a variety of activities. We have daytime and nighttime activities, both weekdays and weekends. Most activities are suitable for singles; many are also suitable for couples.

Monthly luncheons are popular, as are our potluck events, dining out nights, and gourmet dinner group; the weekend breakfast club provides yet another opportunity to get together. Wine tastings are a great way to socialize and learn a little about wine at the same time. And the talented cooks in our group get together frequently to share some of their favorite recipes in our home cooking sessions.

For the active, exerobics, and hiking will keep you moving.  Cross-country skiing is popular during the long snowy season. Cards and games (dominos, canasta, bridge, bunco, scrabble, and pinochle) are also popular. The gardening group hosts hands-on events, visits regional gardens of note, and attends other green-thumb events. Our crafty members enjoy a variety of “creative endeavors.” And there is always a time and place to talk about a good book or explore some of the regional attractions (our book club, discover Central New York, Syracuse cultural events). The ladies of the group even manage to take in some “chick flicks” from time to time. This club is all about supporting its members and finding ways for people to connect through their mutual interests. Contact information for each activity is included on the Activities page.

Each year our members support community charities and volunteerism in a variety of ways. (See “Our Charities” for additional information.)

Our club is a member of the FM Chamber of Commerce (www.manliuschamber.com) and we are also listed on the Newcomers Club Worldwide Directory (www.newcomersclub.com).