Welcome to Vista Friend & Newcomers

Our purpose is to unite members in social and cultural activities and to foster acquaintances, cooperation and productive interests in the community.

As an active social group, the Club sponsors monthly Coffees, .Luncheons and Dinners. In addition, many special interest groups meet on a regular basis. Members come from the North San Diego cities of Vista, Oceanside, San Marcos, Carlsbad and Escondido.

Vista Friends and Newcomers meet every month, on the 2nd Thursday from 9:30 to Noon at Arcadia Place in Vista

President’s Message July 2024

Greetings! Happy July and Happy 4th. I want to thank Judy Beaumont for a great 23/24 VFN year.  She’s a hard act to follow. I am so excited to be President of VFN.  It is an honor that I hope I can fulfill.  Thank you for having faith in me.  

We hope to get the new year off to a great beginning.  Summer is always filled with excitement and fun and outdoor activities. If you have any suggestions for an outdoor activity that all club members could participate in please let me know.  You are the eyes and ears of the club to keep it vital.  

Please be sure to attend the the July General meeting on July 11 at the Broken Yolk in Oceanside so we can renew acquaintances and give a direction for our new year.  

We need a Coordinator of Special Events.This would be someone that would set up activities. It doesn’t need to be on a regular basis. Maybe two or three a year.  Activities in the past were Picnic at Double Peak park, A day at the movies, A visit to a special play or art exhibit at the Escondido Performing Arts or a local play at Moonlight or another theater. 

Please let any of the Board members know if you would be willing to coordinate the Special Events. Thanks. 

Hope to see you all at the General Breakfast meeting on July 11 at 9:30 at the Broken Yolk. 

Judith Ernst

President’s Message December 2023

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

The season has begun! The pressure to buy the perfect gift. Thinking about the food we will serve, the decorations, the parties and of course, the wrapping of the gifts. After all the planning of the Holiday, take some time for you to relax and enjoy your family and friends. This is a sad time for many of us that will miss someone at our festivities. Keep them in your hearts and think about the past holidays that you spent together. Share the memories with your family. I’m sure they too will have memories to share. No matter what Holiday you are celebrating it is my wish that you and your families and friends have a blessed and peaceful Holiday.

Judy Beaumont, President