Dear Members,

With the hustle & bustle of the holiday season over, it's time to prepare for the upcoming year of HNN civic activities, social get-togethers and fundraising events. With that, it's important to reflect on why HNN does what it does. Our goal is to foster a sense of community among our residents, local businesses and organizations; build relationships among members; and give back to our town.

Our efforts help Holliston remain a thriving community and contributes to its desirability as a place to live, work & play. We are so glad to have you as a member, and are grateful for your participation and personal contributions that have helped us achieve this goal.

I look forward to a successful and fun 2023 with HNN and all of you!

Best, Jennifer

Jennifer Mott President

We are in the process of contacting businesses in Holliston and the surrounding communities to support us in 2023. Thank you to the businesses that have already responded!

•  Silver - Franks Appliance & TLC Painting
• Bronze - Fiske’s General Store
• Club Donation - Tom’s Auto Body

If you or someone you know would like to sponsor HNN, please email committee.newcomers@gmail.com.

Come join us for an authentic and tasty dinner on Friday, February 17 at Mexico City Taqueria, 1 West Union St. in Ashland. It is a quaint family run business where the delicious food is made from scratch and the drinks are top-notch. We hope to see you there!

Please RSVP to Christel at christellize@yahoo.com so we can reserve a table for our group.

December is a bright and joyful time in our little town, and HNN loves to join in the fun this time of year! We're excited to see families at our annual Gingerbread House Decorating Fundraiser on December 10th in-person at Mt. Hollis Lodge. Don't forget to reserve a seating and gingerbread house! We also can't wait to toast glasses and exchange gifts at our annual Holiday Party Yankee Swap the evening of Dec. 10 at a member's home. Lastly, please join us on Dec.3rd to support our local theater troupe, The Washington Street Players in It's a Wonderful Life! And don't forget to check out HNN's decorated tree at Blair Square!

November was a bountiful month for HNN because of our many members, who graciously gave their time and energy throughout the month. These members worked hard to collect generous donations from Holliston residents and businesses for our Thanksgiving Baskets drive, as well as deliver delicious turkey meals to wonderful senior residents. We are grateful for all of you. So, let's have some fun together this holiday season!

Best, Jennifer

Jennifer Mott President

Let’s get into the holiday spirit and watch Holliston’s very own Washington Street Players as they perform the beloved classic, It’s A Wonderful Life. We will be attending as a group on Saturday, December 3rd at 8:00 p.m. at Holliston Town Hall 703 Washington Street. Tickets can be purchased online at https://washingtonstreetplayers.org/tickets/ .

If you can’t join us on Dec. 3rd, please consider attending 12/2, 12/9 or 12/10 all at 8:00 p.m. The Washington Street Players put on great performances and are a hidden gem in our town. I know this local theatre group would appreciate our support! We hope to see you there!

HNN is very excited to bring back our much-loved Holiday Party Yankee Swap in-person!!!! So, mark your calendar, shop at one of our wonderful local boutiques for the perfect Yankee Swap present ($25 limit), and bring a dessert or wine to share!

• Date: Saturday, December 10th, 2022
• Time: 7pm to 9pm
• Yankee Swap Theme: Shop Local ($25 limit)
• Location: Member's home (address will be emailed to those who RSVP)
• Couples Encouraged!

The Thanksgiving Baskets Drive is one of the most important community events that Holliston Newcomers and Neighbors leads every year. Historically, in cooperation with the Holliston Pantry Shelf, our members gathered to make bountiful baskets of food in honor of Thanksgiving for community members who needed them.

More recently, still in cooperation with the Holliston Pantry Shelf, we use the generous donations from Holliston residents and businesses to contribute grocery gift cards to residents who need them. Grocery gifts cards allow residents to plan a Thanksgiving meal consistent with their family traditions.

In cooperation with the Holliston Senior Center, HNN volunteers ensure that elderly Holliston residents, who request it, have a delicious Thanksgiving meal delivered to them close to the holiday.

We are grateful to the volunteers who make this happen and invite you to consider helping with this endeavor next year. It's because of members like you that HNN is able to carry on these traditions and contributions to our community every November!

Best, Jennifer

Jennifer Mott President