| Asheville Newcomers Club | 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!
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Pursuing Adventure ANC Wander Women: Enjoy traveling with other Newcomers to destinations in the US and perhaps even internationally. 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. Mah Jongg: An ancient Chinese game played with tiles. Rummikub: A cross between Dominoes and Rummy. | Company and Food 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. 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. |