Edgemont Newcomers Gather for Potluck Evening

On the evening of Saturday, Januay 25th, as the snow fell and the temperature dropped outside, forty Edgemont residents stayed warm inside Laura Kim's newly renovated home in the Cotswolds. Members of the Edgemont Newcomers Club (ENC) and their spouses were enjoying a potluck dinner, featuring lively conversation and homemade dishes from baked salmon and chicken curry to mocha cake and pear tart.

The potluck dinner was just one of many yearly ENC gatherings. The ENC is a volunteer-run social club designed to meet the needs of new and nearly new families in the community. Former Edgemont resident and New Zealand native Louise Bull founded the ENC in 2010 when it branched off from the ever-growing Scarsdale New Residents Club. Recognizing that the stress of moving and adjusting to a new place can often be overwhelming, Louise, as a new resident herself, saw value in assisting others in the same situation.

The ENC not only connects newcomers with others who understand the experience and know the community, the club also brings the opportunity for socializing and fun. In addition to dinners, the ENC hosts monthly coffee mornings and frequent outings, such as visits to area art exhibits, gardens, and restaurants. These activities help club members bond; they also help familiarize new residents with the area.

Many ENC events are captured by club photographer (and Saturday evening's host) Mrs. Kim. The dinner was so much fun, though, that she forgot to take pictures!

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