Special Interest Groups
Come join the fun, meet new people and form lasting relationships! Contact the SIG Coordinator or fill out the SIG form (paper or online) if you are interested in any of these SIGs. Please let us know of any questions you might have. Please note: You must be a member of Newcomers in order to participate in any of our Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
When there is a SIG vacancy, the opening should be presented to the SIG Coordinator for assignment. SIG leaders should not accept or assign members without checking with the SIG Coordinator.
To avoid the appearance of bias, the SIG Coordinator will then assign new members to their desired SIG in the order in which requests were received. The Newcomers & Friends Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are formed for members who want to share a common interest or activity. This is a great way to get involved and meet new friends. Some of our groups have been established for years and those members can attest to the bonds they have formed.
When there is a SIG vacancy, the opening should be presented to the SIG Coordinator for assignment. SIG leaders should not accept or assign members without checking with the SIG Coordinator.
To avoid the appearance of bias, the SIG Coordinator will then assign new members to their desired SIG in the order in which requests were received. The Newcomers & Friends Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are formed for members who want to share a common interest or activity. This is a great way to get involved and meet new friends. Some of our groups have been established for years and those members can attest to the bonds they have formed.
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Groups with openings :
Books:
Note: Substitutes are often needed for many of our game SIGS, so if you can only participate some of the time, please feel free to join as a substitute!
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Groups always open to new members:
Looking for Something New?
Based on feedback that has been received, we have added several new items to the SIG form to determine if there is enough interest to form groups in these areas. We have SIG Leaders that have offered their assistance to help new SIG Leaders in getting a new group established.
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Special Interest Group Options
Listed below are our existing SIGS to give you an idea as to the wide range of interest groups we have.
BOOKS & LEARNING
FOOD, WINE, & BEER
GAMES
RECREATIONAL
SOCIAL
- Book Discussion - There are several book groups, each meeting once a month. Most meet in members' homes, but some meet in restaurants and have lunch together afterwards.
- Paper Crafting - This groups meets at Hobby Lobby to create a variety of paper crafts.
- Stampers - This group meets in members' homes. The cards and crafts they make are incredible!
FOOD, WINE, & BEER
- Beer People - Meets monthly to discuss and sample various beers.
- Casual Dining Groups - There are several dinner groups organized as KISS (Keep it Simple Suppers). They meet in the evenings either in members’ homes on dates decided by the group. These groups include both singles and couples.
- Couples Dining Out - These dining groups are geared to couples, meeting monthly at different restaurants.
- Cocktail Tasting - This group meets monthly to sample a variety of alcoholic beverages.
- Couples Wine Tasting - These wine tasting groups meet in the evenings in members' homes to discover new wines and to meet new friends.
- Ladies Wine Tasting - These wine tasting groups meet in member's homes once a month in the late afternoon to enjoy trying new wines and meet new friends.
- Recipe Exchange Groups - The recipe exchange groups meet once a month in members’ homes to share food, recipes and fun.
- Tuesday Out to Lunch Bunch - These popular groups go to lunch on the second and third Tuesday of each month at 11:30.
GAMES
- Dominoes/Mexican Train - Groups meet monthly in members' homes.
- Bunco - Groups meet in members' homes to play.
- Canasta - Our canasta group meets monthly in members' homes.
- Bridge and Duplicate Bridge - Meet monthly. The duplicate bridge group represents some of our most avid players.
- Euchre - These groups meet monthly in members' homes, as well as a couples' euchre group that meets in the evening.
- Mah Jongg - These groups meet in members' homes.
- Pinochle - Our pinochle group meets monthly in members' homes.
- Scrabble - Monthly meetings that encourage our members to keep on their toes for this stimulating game.
- Social Bridge - Meeting monthly, either in members' homes and in a senior center.
- Other - Trains 'n' Games meets in members' homes. This group plays a variety of games - Mexican train, hearts or spades. Simple games will rules provided. Members know in advance which game will be played.
RECREATIONAL
- Wander Walkers - Members meet at Georgetown city parks on a rotating schedule to walk for an hour along park trails on Monday and Wednesday mornings from September - May. All abilities and speeds are welcomed.
SOCIAL
- Day Trips & Tours - These trips are announced throughout the year via our web site, newsletter and at our general meetings.
- Gals on the Go - Women who are looking for companionship for outings and places to go. Originally single women, but the group has expanded to include women whose husbands can not or do not do outings. Monthly meetings include coffee and conversation about places to go and things to do. Small groups are often organized to go together to local activities (music, lectures, movies, restaurants, theater, etc.).
- Movie Matinee Group - The “Reel Women” group meets monthly to attend and discuss a movie.
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