Newcomers In Athens

CHRISTMAS LUNCH

2011-12-07T19:38:00.001+02:00

SCRAPBOOKING

2011-11-14T08:09:00.011+02:00

Cassie

Toni admiring her baby scrapbook made by Maria

Anne scrapbooking her travels

Maria and Agnes

Caroline

Ollie's scrapbook made with love by his Yaya

November Meeting

2011-11-09T13:38:00.002+02:00

Christmas cake made by Robin

Raffled to help with the refurbishment of bedrooms at the Hostel for Deaf at Drossia

Laura and Perizat

Johanna Kalafouti, www.gifts-events,gr

Sylvia tries a sample of George Lekkas' cheese pie/tyropitta

Stella

Melanie and Robin

Welcome desk

Daphne

Laura and Martha

John and Bob

Maria

Sandra our newest Newcomer

Robin and Reem, winner of the Christmas cake

Cathy

Suchi

Jill

John Collett

First Aid Instructor

Di and John demonstrate how to aid a choking adult

John and little Annie

John administers CPR to Bob

www.firstaidgreece.gr

Katerina, www.livinlovin.gr

Chris reminds Newcomers of Community Connections meeting on 16 November

October Meeting

2011-10-12T11:15:00.011+03:00

Lesley, Julie and Gill

Agnes

Gregory
John
Maria

Millie, the newest Newcomer
Katy, winner of the raffle
Patrick Akrivos

Craft Group

2011-09-27T17:49:00.016+03:00

BRIDGE/MAH JONGG

2011-09-22T18:37:00.019+03:00

September Meeting

2011-09-14T10:54:00.002+03:00

The welcome desk

A delighted Agnes wins the raffle
The newest Newcomer
Dr. Matt Teale

Maria
Theresia, Coaching Corner
Chris, Communty Connect
Lunch

June Garden Luncheon

2011-06-08T15:17:00.060+03:00

Mary and MarthaHeather and CassieAnnette, Heather and Cassie man the Chinese Auction tableBusiness is brisk

Lana and Cathy sign in

Tony from La Chocolatiere serves BarbaraNefeli, the youngest NewcomerBridgetVivian and LauraNancy, Jamie and Dennis

Robin and Maria serve chocolate brownies

Laura and Perizat

VivianPaolaNancy, Jamie, Di and DennisNikiCarlaLilly and DiNancy gives a vote of thanks to Di for her hard work organising the museum tripsChrisula the first winner of the Chinese Auction

Marie and

JillDeborahLanaVivianSuchiPauletteMaria

JillAnnette and Perizat

BetsyCleo

Giovanna

Emily

May Meeting

2011-05-11T14:23:00.003+03:00

Cassie and Siglinde at the Welcome Desk
Jill and PatMarthaLoxandra and NefeliPerizatVanya Veras

Vanya selects a raffle ticketPaulette one of the raffle winnersVanya giving her presentation to NewcomersMaria and Helena

STUDY, BOARDING HOUSE, DROSSIA

2011-04-16T16:47:00.012+03:00

The study before refurbishment. One broken desk!After

Before

AfterHappy students

Delighted Yannis

APRIL MEETING

2011-04-13T13:59:00.007+03:00

Cassie and SiglindeTony and RobinVivien

Karin

Eileen and CathyCathy, Venetia and Pat

Easter goodies from Pammakaristos

Paola

Sandra

Martha, Sandra, Perizat and Di

Coula

MariaThe newest NewcomerMarthaDi and MarthaKatarina, Livin'Lovin'Judy, Art of Living, Hellas, invites Newcomers to join the Delphi Peace Event on the 21st and 22nd May.Stella, a linen shopping trip to be announced.Indy. EFT. www.eftcentre.comDaphne, invites Newcomers to join Community Connection on Wednesday 20th at the Nafsika Hotel, Kifissia

DISCOVER ATHENS - Acropolis Visit

2011-03-18T17:58:00.008+02:00

Newcomers gather

Newcomers looking towards Filopappou

Newcomers listen intently to Mahie

Looking over Athens

Part of the Propylaea

The Erechtheion the most sacred site of the Acropolis where Poseidon and Athena had their contest over who would be the Patron of the city.

Newcomers and guests

One of the earliest examples of recycling

Marble roof tiles from the Parthenon

Looking down onto the Sanctuary of Asclepius

Mahie and Di

Temple of Athena Nike built to commemorate the Athenians victory over the Persians

Looking down on the Ancient Agora

The Acropolis from Mars hill

MARCH MEETING

2011-03-11T14:19:00.008+02:00

Robin and Francia
An example of Robin's gorgeous easter eggs which can be purchased at next month's meeting.
Easter gifts which can be purchased from Gogo next month
A small selection of Gogo's wares
Cathy
Suzanne, Christine and Jill
Sydney
Di accepts 500 euros on behalf of Avlona Juvenile Detention Centre
Robin accepts 500 euros on behalf of Damaris Institution for Girls, Anoixi
Jamie accepts 500 euros on behalf of Friends of Animals, Nea Filadelphia
Sydney and Dr Thanos Lambiris
Meg, winner of the raffle
Maria Newcomers new President with the outgoing President Sydney
Edward
Eilidh and Murray

DISCOVER ATHENS - Kerameikos

2011-02-11T12:06:00.001+02:00

Photography by Uschi

FEBRUARY MEETING

2011-02-09T10:56:00.007+02:00

Anniversary cake made by Robin
Cake detail
Yannis serves tea and coffee
Maria welcomes Newcomers
Nefeli
Anne sells recommended services books
Beverly
Sue, surprised winner of the raffle
Stella wins the gift donated by Celebrity
Robin cuts the cake
Daphne and Tammy

GK Art Gallery

2011-01-27T13:17:00.005+02:00

http://www.gkart.gr/

The Ancient Athenian Agora

2011-01-24T14:50:00.041+02:00

Newcomers rendezvous at Monastiraki

Mahie our guide
The Athenian Agora

Neolithic marble statuette of a reclining woman. 4th millenium BC
Ivory pyxis with carved scene of griffons attacking stags. 15th cent. BC
Wine cooler. When the jug was placed in cold water the tubes permitted the water to circulate and so to speed cooling.
Chest and lid with model graneries.
Shallow two handled cup
Perfume/Oil flask. 3rd cent. AD
Neck of hydria dipicting ten dancing women. 700 - 675 BC
Fragment of amphora dipicting a cock. 650 BC
Bronze head of Victory (Nike) 420 - 415 BC

The eyes, topknot of hair and ear-rings were made separately and have vanished
Ostraka for ostracism. 5th cent. BC
Ostraka prepared for the ostracism of Themistodes. 482 BC
Black glazed medicine bottles perhaps used to hold hemlock employed in executions. 5th cent. BC
Kylix by the Chairias Painter illustrating a Maenad. 510 - 500 BC
Kylix by the Chairias Painter illustrating a woman kneeling at an alter. 510 - 500 BC
Black glazed pyxis depicting a male head (450 - 425 BC) and a chest. 420 - 400 BC
Female head, Warrior head and Dionysos' head. 400 BC
Perfume flask. 3rd cent. AD
Ivory statuette of Apollo Lykeios. 3rd cent. AD
Antoninus Pius. 138 - 161 AD
Stoa colonade
Looking back along the remaining colomns of the middle stoa towards the stoa of Attalos

Detail of Hadrian
Omphalos (navel) stone had the ability to allow direct communication with the gods.
Temple of Hephastos

JANUARY MEETING

2011-01-12T11:11:00.002+02:00

Maria welcomes Newcomers

Superb cake baked by Robin
Newcomers chat over coffee
Yannis' mother is overwhelmed to receive a Newcomers gift
Mary mans the information table
Tammy and Gwyneth
A flurry of Newcomers
Newcomers help themselves to tea and coffee
Martha wins the raffle
Tammy bids a sad farewell to Gwyneth
Maria and Tammy with the 'vassilopita'
Di narrates the story of Greek New Year traditions
Carla with the coin

Yannis
A gift for Carla
and for Di
Katerina of Livin'Lovin' http://www.livinlovin.gr/
Christine welcomes all to join her on Wednesday 19 January at the Nafsika Hotel for the Community Connection coffee morning
Barbara, Sponsor. http://www.homefinders.gr/
Kathryn, a new Newcomer
Gogo, GK Art Gallery http://www.gkart.gr/
Eugenia, Clinical Psycologist http://www.successnowhypnosis.com/

CHRISTMAS LUNCH

2010-12-08T13:05:00.001+02:00

Benaki Museum Tour

2010-12-01T11:34:00.006+02:00

Photography by Janina and Anne

Ancient interspersed with modern

Ear-ring, 17th century, Island of Patmos

Folk costumes

Gold wreath

Modern history

Jacky and Jane

Newcomers Christmas Bazaar

2010-11-17T11:34:00.005+02:00

The Newcomers Christmas Bazaar was held at the Anemomylos Taverna
Vivian and Martha sell raffle and food tickets
Cecile sells Polish potttery
Toni and Ariadne help serve food and beverages
A manicure from Tara
Cassie helps on the raffle table
Diana Farr Louis author of guide and cook books
Patricia winner of one of the many delicious cakes
A delighted Toni wins the DVD player
Handsome boys
Loxandra
Loxandra checks out the painted butterfly

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Bauza sells fantastic jewelry with her own handmade beads
Ruby and Helen of Build a Bear
Takis the Taverna owner busy cooking souvlaki
Anne winner of Robin's amazing Christmas cake
Some of the Board members who made the event such a success

Ceramika, Marousi

2010-11-05T10:45:00.020+02:00

Simos Zamias

Stella
Irini
Happy shoppers

Cycladic Museum Tour

2010-11-03T17:04:00.004+02:00

Photography by Tammy

TAVERNA NIGHT

2010-10-15T11:50:00.001+03:00

Photographs by Cassie Camacho

October Monthly Meeting

2010-10-13T17:05:00.000+03:00

Maria, Welcome Desk

Newcomers
Daphni and Cate
and Jamie
Janina and Julia
Liz, Barbara and Linda
Suzanne and Eileen
Dr. Eleni Faliakou
Sydney, Eleni and Martha
Happy birthday Theresia
Jennifer, winner of the raffle
Cathy handing out cookies
made by Robin

Chris of Community Connection, next meeting on 20 October
Cordelia Madden-Kanallopoulou, Nine Lives

September Dinner Club

2010-09-20T18:36:00.005+03:00

September Monthly Meeting

2010-09-10T09:13:00.037+03:00

Sydney welcomes 50 Newcomers to the September meeting

Argirou, representative of the Institute of Welfare and Education for the Deaf

Sandra reads the Institute's statement

Stella

Sydney with the Newcomers 14 month calendar. ONLY 5 EUROS

Jamie the newest Newcomer

Kristina

Kristin

Sheila, representative of the Make a Wish Foundation inviting all to a fund raising luncheon on 28 September, Life Gallery Hotel

Contact Niki if you are able to reciprocate with geriatic dog care

Vivian is offering a 25 minute head, neck and shoulder massage for 20 euros during September and October. w.w.w.handtohearttherapeutics.com

Chris of Community Connection invites one and all to the "Worlds Biggest Coffee Morning" at 10.30 Wednesday 15 September, Nafsika Hotel, Kifisia

A sad farewell to Amy and Michele who are returning to the USA

Daphne

Garden Luncheon

2010-06-09T08:27:00.043+03:00

Preparations for the Garden Luncheon
Mary and Martha
Susan
Mandy and Gwyneth
Anne
Alex and Suchi
Niki, Heather and Peri Newcomers chatting
Cathy and Daphne
Chinese auction
Laura and Sydney
The Garden Luncheon bar provided water, soft drinks and wine
Bernadine, Lesley and Joanna
Maria the event organizer nursing an injured hand
Liz, Linda and Heather
Halina, Sydney and Sue
Gwyneth and Anne

Mary and Stella
Sandra and Lynette

Di had a busy time at the Chinese auction table
Lana and Anne
Sister Irini and Sydney

Does Barbara have a winning ticket?

Sydney welcomes everyone to the Luncheon
Maria is thanked for her hard work organizing the event
Peri is thanked for accommodating the Newcomers library
Robin generously donated the dessert for the luncheon

The Luncheon commences

Paulette

Chris

Cathy of CELEBRITY in party mood
Cathy
Sydney and Di, the first winner of the Chinese auction
Cathy and Sofia

A delighted Barbara
Di wins yet again
Sandra

Cathy
Martha
Sydney
Bernadine
Robin
Sue
Daphne

Barbara

Halina
Anne and Halina
Halina and Sue
Stella and Cathy
Cathy and Gwyneth, guess what's for supper tonight
Cathy and Anne
Gwyneth and Stella
Time for Robin's delicious strawberry tarts
Stella and Chrisula
Adelaide
Robin

Polli and Sydney
Sue
Perizat and Sister Irini
Maki, the Chef offers another bottle of wine
Perizat and Vivian
Lana

TAVERNA NIGHT

2010-05-28T10:46:00.004+03:00

Tour of the Theatre of Dionysus and Acropolis

2010-05-26T13:04:00.000+03:00

NEW LIBRARY

2010-05-20T11:58:00.002+03:00

MAY MONTHLY MEETING

2010-05-12T11:57:00.027+03:00

Maria welcomes Newcomers

Di and Sandra

Wendy

A selection of Pammacaristos jewelery

Adelaide Adam, Chef, with one of her creations

Lorraine

Sheila and Christine at the Welcome desk

Lana chooses a Pammacaristos plate

Susan, the new representative for Friends of the Animals

Susan sells tee shirts while Anne sells tickets for the Garden Luncheon

Lana and Cathy chat

Sydney and Maria open the meeting

Who will win this month's raffle?

James

Lorraine begins her talk on gardening in Greece

Lorraine

Sydney presents Lorraine with a thank you gift

Sheila, speaking on behalf of MAKE A WISH, requests runners and walkers to take part in this years 2,5000 year celebratory marathon

Taverna Night

2010-04-25T14:55:00.002+03:00

Photography: Sydney and Gwyneth

DINNER CLUB

2010-04-24T14:46:00.008+03:00

Photography: Sydney

April Monthly Meeting

2010-04-14T16:48:00.012+03:00

James Peros, Tutor

Christos and Christiana, Veterinary Surgeons

Martha, raffle winner

Yannis, Vathis Taverna owner

Chris invites Newcomers to The Community Connection coffee morning at Nafsika Hotel on 21 April at 10.30. Also if you would like to volunteer for the Special Olympics and trials contact Chris

Vivian, Sacred Womens Teachings in Corfu

Georgia

Jennifer, tickets for Swan Lake and Evita

Paula, Arts and Crafts

Jilly, Newborn Consultant and Registered Nurse

Sam, so cakes

Dimitra, Attica Movers Limited
James and Sydney

March Monthly Meeting

2010-03-10T12:30:00.004+02:00

Tammy and Maria on the Welcome Desk

Suchi

Deborah

Stephanie and Lauren-Nicole

Mary supervises the book stall

Beate

Pammacaristos's stall of pottery, cushions and candles

Michelle and Amy with a selection of handmade jewelry

Vivian, holistic skin care

Robin, producer of marvelous chocolate Easter eggs

Kathy and Marion brand new Newcomers

Priscilla, new Newcomer

Cathy

A delighted Maria wins the raffle

Maria talks about the customs of Greek Orthodox Easter

Ably assisted by Martha

"Volunteer of the Year", Tammy, was presented with a gift

Chris invites Newcomers to "The Community Connection" Coffee Morning on March 17

Helen, the voice of Friends of the Animals, Nea Filadelphia

Barbara, of Homefinders, one of this months sponsors

Marissa of Celebrity Movers, sponsor

Kerameikos Museum Tour

2010-03-03T07:27:00.021+02:00

Mahie welcomes Newcomers to Kerameikos

The Themistoclean Wall had a stone base and the rest consisted of unbaked brick. The foundations were laid in 479 BC

The wall was subsequently repaired three times, once during the Peloponnesian War, once under Conon in 394 BC and lastly about 307 BC during the Macedonian Wars

Newcomers listen to Mahie

Accurately carved stonework. The Themistoclean wall was built in order to protect the City from Spartan threat.

Bridge crossing the River Eridanos

Mahie, the tour guide.

Excavation sides show horizontal layers of ancient ceremics

Precisely cut stone joint

Spring flowers in Kerameikos

St. Triada Church

The bridge crossing the Eridanos river from the Sacred Way to the Pompeion

The remains of the Pompeion. It had a large colonnaded court and a monumental propylon

Grave stele. The deceased is depicted as an athlete holding a strigil

Detail of Athlete

The "Sacred Gate Lion" 590 BC

Detail of lion

Fragment of a grave stele. The deceased is depicted as a bearded boxer. 550 BC

The sacred gate Kouros

Sphinx

Detail of Sphinx

Grave stele of Philetos. 1st c. AD

Newcomers listen to Mahie as she talks about the bull

The bull stood on a high pedestal in the middle of the grave enclosure behind a naiskos on which were carved epigrams. 345 BC

Bull from the grave enclosure of Dionysios of Kollytos, Near the Way of the Tombs. 345 BC

Clay figurines. 950 BC

Wheeled horse. 550 BC

Bird vases. 750 BC

Small cart with a white horse. 675 BC

Figurine of a woman baking. 540 BC

Feeding bottle with strainer

Vase modeled in the shape of a foot. 500 BC

Pyxides with horse figurines on the lid. 8th c. BC

Clay pomegranate. 750 BC

Kantharos with a depiction of a warrior restraining horses. 750 BC

Necklace with clay beads

Pair of gold earrings and a gold earring with a cornelian bead

"Columbus" aryballos with a depiction of training for wrestling. 490 BC

Bowls containing tablets of face powder

Kylix with a flirtation scene

Ring shaped askos

White ground lekythos

Curses inscibed against individuals, amongst whom reference is made to servants, procurers, wine shop owners and tent dwellers

Shards of pottery incised with the name of famous Athenians who were candidates for ostracism. 5c BC

Cup with a banquet scene

The Themistoclean fortification built in 478 BC and encircling the entire city divided Kerameikos into an inner and outer zone. The inner was for urban development while the area outside the walls was used for burials.

The Pompeion was where the preparations were carried out for the most important festival of ancient Athens, the Panathenaia which was held every 4 years. This large rectangular ediface measuring 70 X 30 m. was built in 400 BC.

Dinner Club

2010-02-20T22:19:00.004+02:00

February's Dinner Club was held at the home of Halina and Panos Gotsis. The theme was Italian and the food was fantastic. At Halina's request, there was a "post-Carnival" atmosphere with many people wearing masks...at least at the beginning. It was a great evening and we thank Halina and Panos for welcoming us into their home.

Photographer Sydney

Pammacaristos Visit

2010-02-17T22:41:00.001+02:00

A group of Newcomers visited Pammacaristos on February 17, '10. We were greeted warmly and served coffee, tea and cookies in the living room. Mr. Kiousis, the Director, gave us a history of Pammacaristos (in Greek) which was translated by Chrisula. Sydney and Cathy presented Mr. Kiousis with the 1500 euros that were raised from the Christmas Bazaar. We then had a tour of the residence and saw the new bedrooms that have been updated with fresh paint, brightly-colored bedspreads and new plumbing. We have requested that the money donated by Newcomers be used to upgrade more bedrooms so that more residents can be accommodated.

From the residence building we went to the workshops where students and residents worked on ceramics, carpet weaving, catering and decorating. It was a joy to see how happy everyone was and what great pride they take in the work that they do. Our tour ended in the ceramic showroom where we had an opportunity to shop. Some of us did more shopping than others (Lana!) It was a great day and will be repeated on Thursday, February 25 and again in the spring.

Photographer Sydney

25th ANNIVERSARY PARTY

2010-02-10T21:25:00.003+02:00

Daphne Reece gave us a history of Newcomers over the past 25 years and Chrisula Kolokouris gave a presentation on Pammacaristos, our current charity. We had 76 attendees including some of our regular sponsors who were honored with a rose for their commitment to Newcomers. Yiannis Vathis was also presented with a rose in thanks for his continued support of Newcomers in allowing us to use his taverna. Beautiful silver floating-heart necklaces (symbolizing the silver anniversary of Newcomers and Valentine's Day) were presented to all of the volunteers from the past year. Sydney presented all the volunteers with roses to thank them for their service. The presentation of gifts was followed by a delicious chocolate cake which was baked and donated by Robin Hionis and champagne. The champagne was a bit hit! All members were presented with a chocolate heart with "25" in icing, also made by Robin Hionis.

Photographer Sydney

Cycladic Museum Tour

2010-02-03T10:35:00.003+02:00

Entrance to the Stathatos Mansion which houses temporary exhibitions and the museum offices.

Benefactors Nicholas and Dolly Goulandris.

Female figurine. Canonical type. Dokathismatia type.

Schematic figurines of this type are conventionally known as "Kusura Type".

The "cup bearer". The freely extended arm is an extremely rare feature in Cycladic sculpting.

Clay frying-pan vessel.

Bronze ox figurine. 8th c. BC

Cycladic male figurine.

Boeotian figurine of a seated female. 530 BC

Fragment of a relief pithos with decoration of crouching sphinxes with "daedalic" heads.

Safety pins.

Cut-out plaque in the shape of a cock, with two suspension holes. It may have been used as a grave offering. 5th c. BC

Free blown glass flask. 300 BC

Free blown glass flask. 300 BC

Corinthian white-ground plate depicting a naked figure in caricature. 5th c. BC

Bronze Attic weight decorated with a dolphin in relief. 5th c. BC

Gold earrings, each with a pair of sphinxes and set with garnets. 2nd c. BC
Gold earrings decorated with winged Nike. Hellenistic period

Modern copy of a marble statue of Eros.

Cast bronze head of a bearded male, resembling a theatrical mask.

Photograph courtesy of Anne V.

Movie at The Mall

2010-01-27T17:17:00.002+02:00

JANUARY MONTHLY MEETING

2010-01-13T13:24:00.007+02:00

Niki making a cuppa

Gwyneth distributes the raffle tickets

Cathy receives a gift from Martha on behalf of Newcomers for her splendid work organizing the Christmas Bazaar

Marissa talks about the company "Celebrity", one of this months sponsors

Robin

Christine

Annette and Annejet

Kathy and Marissa, Celebrity

Stephie, Colour Analyst

Suchi winner of the raffle

Sandra

Kali Kronia 2010

Sandra cutting the Vassilopita

Daphne

Maria serving the Vassilopita

Christmas Lunch, Hotel Grande Bretagne

2009-12-09T10:33:00.020+02:00

Di and Maria man the welcome desk

Mille feuilles of grilled vegetables with balsamic glaze

Pan fried salmon in fennel sauce

Partridge in a pear tree

Three French hens

Six geese a-laying

Seven swans a-swimming

Eight maids a-milking

Twelve drummers drumming

Third place to The Lords a-leaping table

Surprised winners. Three French hens table

Santa Sydney

Maria, Santa's little helper

Sydney and Anne

Appologies to those whose photo I haven't included. Too many blinks!

Benaki Museum Tour

2009-12-02T08:12:00.004+02:00

Marble bust of Antonis Benakis founder of the museum by Konstantinos Dimitriadis

Votive bust of a goddess with a high polos

Terracotta figurine of a himation clad male

Attic black figure lekythos with depiction of a satyr. 500 BC

Part of a female figurine with peplos, polos and elaborate jewellery. 550 BC

Mycenaean necklaces with beads of semi-precious stones, glass paste and faience. 16th-13th c BC

Male funeral portrait painted on linen. 3rd c AD

Marble votive relief of Asklepios, God of medicine. 3rd c BC

Poros grave marker for Parthena. 4th c BC

Marble group of hands, fragment of a farewell scene from a grave relief. 4th c BC

Marble grave relief. 3rd c AD

Bronze figurine of Hercules. 480 BC

Terracotta bust of Dionysos holding an egg and a wine jug. 380 BC

Attic red figure kylix. 460 BC

St Anne and the Virgin. 15th c icon by Cretan painter Angelos Akotantos

The vigin of Tenderness. Icon by Emmanuel Lambardos. 17th c

Adoration of the Magi, Icon. 16th c Ioannis Permeniatis (Venice)

17th c embroidery. Cyclades

Detail of The Last Judgment. Abraham, 1794

Greek bourgeois lady from Constantinople. 18th c

Lead water bottle. 1761

Portrait of Queen Olga

King Otto by Joseph Karl Stieler

Michele and Amy

Tammy and Gwyneth

Di

Claudia and Nikki

Tammy and Gwyneth in the entrance hall

Newcomers on the steps of the Benaki Museum