Monthly Meetings ~ Programs

All monthly meetings are held at the Berry Creek Country Club Clubhouse.  Newcomers will be in the second floor meeting room. Upon entering the front door, there are stairs on the right or an elevator on the left.
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Social time starts at 9:30am, meeting at 10:00am.

Sign up prior to meeting start to join us for lunch at a local restaurant!

We are setting up speakers and programs for our upcoming year.  Please check back to learn more about our upcoming year!

Sept. 5, 2019
  • Speaker: Executive Artistic Director Ron Watson and Director of Development Kristen Smith
  • Topic:  Palace Theater:  Past, Present and Future!
  • Honorarium Donated to: Palace Theater
  • Lunch : Hardtails

Oct. 3,  2019  
  • Speaker: David Valdez
  • Topic:  Through Their Eyes:  The President's Photographer
  • David is one of six White House Photographers chosen to participate in a CBS documentary airing in the fall of 2019. He will share his experiences and help us understand the photographer’s role in the White House and the invaluable contribution they have made to American history. 
  • Honorarium Donated to: Habitat for Humanity, Williamson County
  • Lunch: Kyoto

Nov. 7, 2019               
  • Speaker: Chadley Hollas
  • Topic: Salado!
    The history of how Salado gave rise to the artsy, creative, and unique community that it is today, as well as a sneak peak at what Salado has lined up for the holiday season.  
  • Honorarium Donated to: Texas Humane Heroes
  • Lunch:  Brix and Ale​​

Dec. 5, 2019         
  • Christmas Musical Presentation by the Heritage Oaks Chorus
  • Honorarium Donated to: The Nest & Annunciation Maternity Home
  • A collection box for Park Place Retirement Home will be available to take donations for their residents.  More details forthcoming!
  • Luncheon Buffet: Berry Creek Country Club (tickets on sale online for $18.50 - includes processing/handling fee)  

Jan. 9, 2020    
  • Speaker: Jeff Rusk
  • Topic:  Grass-fed Beef?  Isn't all Beef Grass-fed? 
  • Learn about the health benefits of grass fed beef from a local producer who has studied under experts from Argentina, where some of the best grass fed steaks are produced.  You'll learn about Grass Fed versus Grass Finishing, why a steak tastes good or NOT, ultrasounding cattle, DNA testing to insure tenderness, docility and marbling of beef.  With half the calories and twice the vitamins, you might even live longer!" 
  • ​Honorarium Donated to: 
  • Lunch: Blue Corn Harvest

​Feb. 6, 2020
  • Speaker: Bert Witcher, Georgetown Police Department
  • Topic:  Scams Frauds & How to Protect Yourself
  • Find out the latest trends in scams/frauds in our area, why the problem is larger than the crime stats tell us, as well as recommendations on how to protect ourselves & resources to help us if/when we fall victim to these
  • Honorarium Donated to: 
  • Lunch:  

March 5, 2020
  • Speaker:  Danelle Houck, Williamson County Museum
  • Topic: Stories of Williamson County
  • Discover the history, people, and interesting stories related to Williamson County, as well as about upcoming programs, exhibits, and events planned by the Museum.
  • Honorarium Donated To: 
  • Lunch:  George's on the Town

April 5, 2020
  • Speaker: Kim McAuliffe, City of Georgetown Economic Development
  • Topic:  Georgetown Growth
  • As Georgetown Downtown Development Manager, Kim will discuss Downtown business retention,  expansion, and recruitment.
  • Honorarium Donated to: 
  • Lunch:  Bella Sera

May 7, 2020
  • Fashion Show​: Shop Local! Features our very own members modeling various fashions from local Georgetown shops
  • Luncheon to follow fashion show - Berry Creek Country Club
Berry Creek Country Club Clubhouse
30500 Berry Creek Drive, Georgetown, TX

From Interstate I-35: take Exit #266 (Florence/195). Take 195 west over the overpass. Turn left on CR190 (the first left after the red light). When you arrive at the stop sign, go straight. You are now on Berry Creek Drive - the Clubhouse will be located on your right side.

From 195 east from Shell Road: turn right on CR190. When you arrive at the stop sign, go straight. You are now on Berry Creek Drive - the Clubhouse will be located on your right side.

Austin Ave. North to Old Airport Road: turn left on Old Airport Road crossing 1-35, and continuing past the Georgetown Airport. At the stop sign for Berry Creek Drive/CR190, turn left on Berry Creek Drive - the Clubhouse will be located on your right side.
Newcomers will follow the GISD policy for school cancellations and late starts.  If GISD schools are cancelled, the Newcomers meeting will be cancelled.  If the GISD schools are on a late start, we will have our meeting at 10 AM.
Instead of receiving an honorarium, guest speakers choose a charity or nonprofit for our group to give to.  Over the past year, Newcomers has made donations to Hope Alliance, Georgetown Animal Shelter, Susan G. Komen Foundation, Friends of the Georgetown Library, Caring Place, Master Gardener Naturalists, Assistance League of Georgetown and Ride on Center for Kids (ROCK).