An Important Message Regarding Special Interest Clubs from the President:

Recently the Board of Directors approved to change the Guidelines for the Mini Clubs.  The new guidelines will be distributed to the chairs and co-chairs of all the Mini Clubs.  I wanted to take this opportunity to explain the changes.

Throughout the history of the Newcomers Club, the only Mini Clubs to "spin off" were A&E groups.  However, we are beginning to see a trend of other Mini Clubs choosing to spin off and this is a practice that the Board felt needed to be addressed.  The changes to the Guidelines are in 2 areas.  First, all groups, except A&E groups, will now be referred to as "Special Interests Groups" because they provide forums for the special intrests of our members.  A&E groups will continue to be referred to as "Mini Clubs" as they truly are a "mini", more intimate version of Newcomers.  Second, the only groups who shall spin off will be the A&E Mini Clubs.  All other Special Interest Groups will continue on as a part of Newcomers.  When individual members of these groups spin off from Newcomers, their spots in these groups will be available for newer members to take their place.  This is how the Special Interests Groups (formerly known as Mini Clubs) have operated since the beginning of Newcomers and it is a flow that has worked for close to 40 years.  The variety and number of Special Interests Groups are a big part of the attraction for new members to our organization.  If Special Interests Groups were to continue the practice of spinning off, the needs of our existing and future members would not be met, membership could possibly start to diminish and the residual affect could be harmful to the future of the Newcomers Club.  It is for this reason only that these changes to the guidelines have been made.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we move forward.

Sincerely,

Lisa Gandy, President


Newcomers Special Interests Clubs

If you are interested in joining one of the special interest clubs listed below and/or wish to learn more about its activities, please call the club's “contact.”

If you are interested in starting a new special interest club, or have suggestions/questions/comments regarding special interest club activities, please contact the Special Interests Committee:

Betty Muskus  or Josette Bonewitz (see membership directory for contact info.) 

Arts and Entertainment Mini Clubs*

 

Each A&E group determines its own activities – visiting museums & galleries, going to movies & plays, beading, kayaking, wine tasting, shopping or taking a sunset cruise - the possibilities are endless.
Meetings:  Sunshine - 2nd Monday of the month @ 3:30 pm
                 Tropical Pals - 1st Tuesday of the month @ 3:00 pm
                  Island Girlfriends - 1st Wednesday of the month @ 9:30 am
                 The Tropical Ts - 3rd Thursday of the month @3:00 pm
                 Sunshine Sisters - 3rd Monday of the month @11:00 am 
All A & E Clubs are full.  To add your name to a wait list for a new A & E Club, sign up at the luncheon check-in/out table or contact the Special Interests Committee:  Betty Muskus or Josette Bonewitz



                                                        Artists' Cafe
Do you have a passion for art?  This club will provide a unique forum for members to
discuss common interests pertaining to the arts.  The focus might be on art history, artists, collecting, techniques, etc. - whatever is of interest to the members.  No studio art skills are required to join this group, just a sincere interest and appreciation for art!
Meetings:  3rd Thursday of the month @ 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, Iberia Bank
Contact:  Butch LaRochelle

Book Clubs *

     

Discuss selected readings within one of Newcomers' enjoyable book groups.

Meetings: Between the Covers (year round) - 3rd Wednesday of the month @ 3:00 pm 

                  Contact:  Carole Roberts  (This club is currently full)        

                  Book Ends (November thru May) - 1st Monday of the month @3:00 p.m.

                  Contact:  Donna Reiley or Jean Davis

Bridge


           Cards

Experienced players for Two Table Rubber Bridge.

Meetings:  The 3rd Wednesday of each month, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at CJ's On The Bay at the Esplanade.

Contact:  Lynne Tuttle    (this club is actively seeking subs)

                                                                        Canasta

Learn/play the game - beginners welcome.

Meetings:  1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month @ 12:00 noon (Sunset Grille in the Apollo Condos, light lunch followed by play for a few hours).

Contact:  Pat Zymros or Lynne Ritchie

Computer Club

Have your computer questions answered by the island's resident expert, Patti Yoshida, who has graciously offered her services to our club.
Meetings: 2nd Thursday of the month @ 10am- 12:00 pm (Marco Community Bank)
Contact: Linda Dolinger


Cooking *

                                                                                                         

Activities vary -  sharing recipes, ideas, gadgets, family secrets and expertise -  day trips, theme parties and demos.  There is something for everyone!

Meetings: Island Chefs -quarterly business meetings (schedule varies); at least one activity per month.  Contact:  Sally Orth  (this club is currently full)

                   Fabulous Feasters - business meetings every other month (schedule varies); at least one activity per month.
Contact: Lynn Tuttle (this club is currently full)

                    Smoking Pots - business meetings every other month - at least one activity per month.

Contact:  Marge Superits or Denise Rose  (this club is currently full)

To be placed on the waitlist for future openings, sign up at the luncheon check-in/out table or contact the Specials Interests Committee (Betty Muskus or Josette Bonewitz).

Dinner Bunch (ladies)

                                                                                                  

Enjoy dinner with current and former Newcomers and their guests at some of the areas finest restaurants (order from the menu with separate checks). See the monthly flyer in the Newsletter for additional details.

Meetings: 3rd Thursday of the month 
Contact: Debbie Breeding

Dinner Club (couples) *

                                                                                              Pies

Meet new friends (group rotation each time) and enjoy fabulous home-cooked meals.

Meetings: January through April 
Contact: Jane Morra or Eileen Recchia

                                                     Girls' Night Out (in season)                

                                                                                     

Take advantage of Happy Hours at local venues: some gals may continue on to have dinner.
Meetings: 3rd Tuesday of the month (day may vary), usually starting at 5 pm
Contact: Virginia Bingle

Golf  (in season)

                                                                                       

All golfers are welcome to play at the Links of Naples. The price is two dollars off the green fees.
Meetings: Tuesdays - Tee times begin at 9:30 am (season starts first week in November)
Contact: Lynne Mutart - call for a tee time at least 5 days prior to date of play.

Golf (summer)

Play various courses in the Naples area. A Neumann Card, which gives discounts at many courses, can be purchased at San Marco Catholic Church or the Links golf course.

Meetings: Tuesdays - tee times vary (June through October)
Contact: Joe Ann Vesely

Lunch Bunch


                                                                                     

Enjoy lunch at some of the areas finest restaurants. See the monthly flyer in the Newsletter for additional details.

Meetings: 4th Wednesday of the month
Contact: Anna Hostler

Mah Jongg (days)

Join friends for this entertaining Chinese game.

Meetings: Tuesdays at 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Contact: Cindy Braun

                                                            Noodlers

Spend a day or afternoon at the beach - bring your aqua noodle, exercise or just float around!  Lounge on the sand and visit with old and new friends.

Meetings:  Day/Time/Place to be announced.
Contact:  Diane Zinkevicz

The Philosophers' Cafe

                                                                                               thinker

Participate in the art of conversation immediately following the Newcomers' monthly luncheon.
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of the month @ 2:15 pm, or immediately after the monthly Luncheon (Marco Community Bank) 
Contact: Angela Sanders

                                                                Poker

Learn/Play the game with fellow beginners and an enthusiastic instructor.

Meetings:  4th Thursday of each month @1:00

Contact:  Paula Skillern

                                       

   Women's Financial Group
Meet and discuss financial issues pertinent to women.
Meetings:  Beginning in January.  Exact date and time to be determined.
Contact:  Rene Hutcherson or Darcie Guerin.



                                                       Women's World

Do you have a desire to know more about a variety of subjects?  Each month's new lecture topic will be presented by an expert (or experts) in the field.  See Upcoming Events page for schedule.
Meetings:  3rd Monday of each month, Keller Williams Education Center, 709 Bald Eagle Drive (next to Porky's Last Stand Restaurant) (Jan. thru May)
Contact:  Pat Walsh

To contact the above listed Newcomer members, please refer to your membership directory. You may also e-mail them through the Newcomer's webmaster at  marconewcomers@yahoo.com.

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