ACTIVITIES
In addition to forming hobby groups and holding other social functions, the club members contribute their love, time and monies to the girls of Raintree House, a residential facility for adolescent girls.
Listed below are the major activities of the club:
Monthly lunches
The Newcomer’s Club hosts a
monthly luncheon every 4th Tuesday with a variety of entertaining and
interesting speakers at various restaurants, hotels and clubs in the Metro New
Orleans area. The luncheon is a wonderful way to meet the members of the
organization, learn something new about New Orleans and sample the restaurants
our fine city has to offer! All of the membership has a standing invitation to attend. Prospective members and guests of members are always welcome. Reservations should be made in advance.
Monthly Area Coffees
A good way to meet members is to attend a coffee. They are held at 10:00 am on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at members' homes in the different areas of the city.
Gourmet Group
Members of the Gourmet group pick out a delightful, often themed, menu and members alternate in preparing the repast. The Gourmet group meets monthly at a member's home. Significant others are welcome to attend.
Lazy Gourmet
If cooking is not for you, then you'll enjoy visiting area restaurants monthly. Dinners are usually multi-course and fixed price. Significant others are welcome to attend.
Book Group
On the 3rd Tuesday of each month, members meet at a location after the monthly coffee to discuss a book selected the month before and enjoy convivial camaraderie.
Discover New Orleans/Arts and Crafts
Members meet at a different location periodically to discover something unique about the city or participate in an art or craft activity. Day trips, ceramics workshops, and toffee-making are several ways this committee has sampled the beauty of our city.
Bowling
This fun group of bowlers meet from 9:30-11:45 on Monday mornings from August until May. Skill in bowling is NOT a prerequisite. Many of the bowlers go for lunch afterwards. Cost is less than $9 weekly.
Glee Club
The Glee Club practices for 8-10 weeks on a weekday morning and performs for the Newcomers Christmas luncheon, the Raintree House Christmas Party and often 1 or 2 Christmas requests from community groups. Sometimes, they start over again after a short break and sing for the May luncheon.
Card Parties
Card parties are held monthly at a member's home on Friday mornings during the summer and fall. Bridge and Canasta are always offered, but other games are offered as desired. A nominal fee is charged and a light breakfast snack and lunch are served.
Bunko Nights
Bunko Nights are held monthly at a member's home throughout the year on Saturday nights. A light dinner and dessert is served and a nominal fee is charged. Significant others are welcome to attend. Prizes for winning and losing players are awarded.
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