What better way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? Join us for a neighborhood wine tasting hosted by Susan Blackburn on March 17th. And, yes. it is true that Ireland is not a country which has had much success in the world of wine, they ferment meade, not quite the same, but there are wineries all over the world with Celtic origins, so we are taking this opportunity to enjoy the grape with friends and toast the Irish at the same time.

Susan lives at 201 S. Willomet. The evening begins at 7 pm for a brief meet and greet, then the official tasting starts at 7:30. This gives you an opportunity to start off your evening and leaves plenty of time to hit the pubs and continue the celebration of the wearing of the green.

Please rsvp in the forum if you plan on attending and if you know what varietal of wine you will be bringing, post that as well. Remember, space is limited. The wine tasting is best with 24 guests, although 1 or 2 more may squeeze in. So, sign up early, as the tastings often become “fully subscribed”. Here’s how it works. Each couple, or pair of neighbors who have teamed up, brings a bottle of wine and a bite to eat that complements the wine. As the night progresses, you will introduce yourselves, your wine and your food and we eat and drink one wine and one food item at a time until we are all full and happy! It is perfectly acceptable to come alone with your wine and food, more wine for the rest of us.

What type of wine? Anything works. Winos range from aficionados to novice wine drinkers. There is no snobbery. Bring something special or something you just found at the store. While we all enjoy tasting the nice stuff, we also appreciate finding new inexpensive and accessible wines. On any given night, there is a wide range of wines, including whites, reds, sparkling wines, and dessert wines.

What type of food? Again, whatever you like! While some people take the opportunity to flex their kitchen skills, it is perfectly fine to bring something store bought or simply prepared at home. Don’t let the cooking keep you away. Just have fun with it. Some tips: Bring enough for about 24 tastes. If your food requires a utensil, plate or toothpick to serve, bring what you need (don’t count on the host having enough utensils or plates). Also, don’t count on the host for any special equipment. You should be able to warm your dish in the oven or microwave, but because of the number of dishes, do not plan to cook your dish at the host’s home.

If you have any questions you can email b.a.roy@sbcglobal.net for more information or call Barbara directly at 214.942.4043. We hope to see you all on the 17th. Let’s keep the camaraderie building toward the wonderful Night in the Heights, a great neighborhood event in April.

See you at the General Membership Meeting
Turner House – 401 N. Rosemont Ave.
Tuesday, March 6 at 7:00 p.m.
Wine tasting starts at 6:30 p.m.

North Oak Cliff Beer and Wine, located at Clinton and Davis, has generously offered to do a free wine tasting to help kick off our General Membership Meeting. The wine tasting starts at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m.

Our guest speaker will be Dallas City Councilperson Delia Jasso. We’ll also hear about the Turner House Centennial Celebration, plus get an update from the Old Oak Cliff Conservation League.

Hope to see you Tuesday!

Thanks to Michele Colbert for documenting our most successful tour ever!

Are you serious Clark?

WH Happy Hour, December 22nd at the Texas Theater (231 W Jefferson) from 6pm to 7:30pm. Christmas Vacation will be showing at 7:30.

Don’t forget to wear your tack tack tacky sweater!

A special prize will be awarded to the person with the tackiest sweater.

Terri and Mike have graciously offered to host on January 14th.  This is a great opportunity for those of you that are new to Winnetka Heights to meet your neighbors, and for old friends to reconnect. Please respond in the forum post for the wine tasting under “events”.

Remember, space is limited. The wine tasting is generally limited to 24 guests, although 1 or 2 more may squeeze in. So, sign up early, as the tastings often become “fully subscribed”. Here’s how it works.
Each couple, or pair of neighbors who have teamed up, brings a bottle of wine and a bite to eat that pairs with the wine. As the night progresses, you will introduce yourselves, your wine and your food and we eat and drink one wine and one food item at a time until we are all full and happy!

What type of wine? Anything works. Winos range from aficionados to novice wine drinkers. There is no snobbery. Bring something special or something you just found at the store. While we all enjoy tasting the nice stuff, we also appreciate finding new inexpensive and accessible wines. On any given night, there is a wide range of wines, including whites, red, sparkling wines, and dessert wines.

What type of food? Again, whatever you like! While some people take the opportunity to flex their kitchen skills, it is perfectly fine to bring something store bought or simply prepared at home. Don’t let the cooking keep you away. Just have fun with it. Some tips: Bring enough for about 24 tastes. If your food requires a utensil, plate or toothpick to serve, bring what you need (don’t count on the host having enough utensils or plates). Also, don’t count on the host for any special equipment. You should be able to warm your dish in the oven or microwave, but because of the number of dishes, do not plan to cook your dish at the host’s home.

If you have any questions you can email b.a.roy@sbcglobal.net for more information or call Barbara directly at 214.942.4043. We hope to see you all on the 19th.