Asheville Newcomers Club

Asheville Newcomers Club
Women making friends & exploring our community

Members

The club offers more than 25 regularly scheduled activities, including games, book clubs, hiking, dining, happy hours, and exploring the community. Most activities meet monthly, year-round. Browse the listing below for those of interest to you!

Pursuing Adventure

ANC Wander Women: Enjoy traveling with other Newcomers to destinations in the US and perhaps even internationally.

Biltmore Pass Holders: Enjoy the many activities available to pass holders at the Biltmore Estate with other Newcomers.

Explore Asheville: Members visit artistic, educational, entertainment, and historical places in and around Asheville. Optional lunch afterward.

ANC Solos: Explore downtown evening events and night life, restaurants and more with a fun group of single women.

Daytrippers: Trips to interesting towns/places within a 2 hour drive of Asheville. On occasion an overnight stay.

Cerebral Delights

Book Clubs: These groups meet monthly. Each club develops its own program and selection of books to read.

Chick Flicks: The group enjoys a quick lunch while discussing the movie selections that afternoon at Regal Cinemas. Each member chooses the movie she wants to see and the group divides up accordingly.

Enjoy a Good Game

Bridge: One of the most popular card games in the world.

Canasta: A rummy like card game usually played with four people in a group.

Mah Jongg: An ancient Chinese game played with tiles.

Rummikub: A cross between Dominoes and Rummy.

Company and Food

Around the World Wine Club: Educational wine tasting as members select the country and enjoy a taste of various wines from that country. Enjoy snacks and wine in a relaxing home environment.

Birthday Fiestas: Monthly birthday luncheons for all members celebrating their birthdays that month.

Couples Dining: Couples dine together at designated homes. The host prepares the entrée and the guests provide the rest of the meal. Menus are provided and costs are shared.

Fun Lunch: A social get-together at a member’s home. Guests bring a dish/wine to share.

International Cooking: Couples choose a country, learn about its cuisine, and enjoy a dinner from that country. Expenses shared.

TGIT – Thank Goodness it’s Tuesday! : Singles and couples enjoy happy hour at different restaurants and bars in the Asheville area.

Arts and Crafts

Crafts: The group is led through an organized craft project.

Lovers of the Arts: Enjoy local plays, concerts, and shows with other Newcomers.

Giving Back

Hearts & Hands for MANNA: Volunteer once a month at MANNA, our community food bank.

G.I.V.E. – Gals Interested in Volunteer Experiences: Members volunteer for projects that arise throughout the year as single events.

Donations: Occasional collection for a local charity at monthly meeting.

Let's Get Physical

Easy Striders: Members walk for about an hour. Good for beginners and those who must limit their exercise. Optional lunch afterward.

Gardening Group: Gardeners of all levels exchange ideas, visit local gardens as well as each other's home gardens, and share "green" tips.

Ramblers: Moderate hikes of 3-4 miles.

Sole Sisters: Moderate to strenuous hikes of 2-3 hours in various locales with up to 1000 feet elevation gain.

Take a Hike: Couples hiking. Hike with your husband or a special friend.

Special Events

Winter and Summer Parties: Open to all members plus a guest.

Monthly Events: A variety of local events (plays, concerts, charity benefits, baseball and basketball games, parades, etc.). Open to members and one guest.