Games Enjoying the Outdoors Food and Drink
Trips and Outings Other Fun Activities
Games
Join us for one or several games played each month. Don't know how to play, training sessions are held throughout the year.
Bowling
We bowl for fun and friendship. Scores take a backseat where every long roll—and even the occasional near-miss—is worth celebrating. It’s less about competition and more about camaraderie, laughter, and showing up for a good time. Join us every 4th Monday of the month at 1:30.
Bunco is a fun and easy to learn dice game with simple rules. Held in the home of a member, the number of players is determined by the hostess. Guests bring a dish to share as well as their own beverages. Prizes are awarded, funded by a $5 contribution from each player. Spouses and significant others are welcome.
Canasta - Pennies from Heaven - New? Ask about lessons
Canasta-Pennies from Heaven is a card game played with partners randomly selected for the day’s play. Two rounds of three games each are played. Play begins promptly at 11:00 and goes to 2:30 – 3:00 with a break in between for lunch. You must be available for the full time. Lunch is ordered from the restaurant menu and individuals pay their own bill onsite.
Samba Canasta - New? Ask about lessons
Samba Canasta is a fun version of the popular Canasta but played with six decks of cards. Partners not only have to make "Canastas", but also have to make "Sambas". Must be an experienced canasta player. Players bring $3 to cover the use of the facility. Contact leader for lessons.
Euchre
Euchre is a trick taking game with a trump, played by four players in teams of two. The teams sit opposite of one another. Teams may rotate to another table after points are scored by one team. Euchre is played with a deck of 24 standard playing cards, 9-Ace from each of the four suits. The 6 and 4 of two suits are used as extra cards for scorekeeping. New players are welcome and can quickly learn the game.
Mah Jongg is a game that originated in China and is played with tiles in groups of 3 or 4. We play National Mah Jongg League rules. This activity is for experienced players only. There is a $3 charge to cover the cost of the facility. Contact the activity leaders if you are interested in lessons.
Five Crowns
The king of card games! Consisting of five royal families---clubs, hearts, diamonds, spades, and stars---the 116-card deck provides loads of opportunities to arrange your hand into sets and sequences. Form the right combination and be the first to leave the game. But watch out! One of your opponents can come from behind and win! Two to seven players can play at one time. Experienced and beginners are welcome to come play. A table will be provided for new players. See rules on our website.
Mexican Train
Mexican Train is a domino game where usually 4 players race to get rid of all their tiles by building chains of dominoes from a central hub. The goal is to be the first player to play all their dominoes.
Hearts / Pinochle
Hearts is a card game where the objective is to avoid taking tricks containing heart cards or the Queen of Spades. The objective of Hearts is to get as few points as possible. Each heart gives one penalty point. There is also one special card, the Queen of Spades, which gives 13 penalty points. The game is typically played with four players using a standard 52-card deck. Groups of four are needed to play, so please advise if you need to cancel, but keep in mind that last minute cancels may mean 3 others may not be able to play.
Pinochle is a classic trick-taking game that has been played for generations. Each table will have 4 players separated into two teams. Played with a 48 card deck ( A,10, K, Q, J, 9), the object of the game is to score points by melding certain combinations of cards and/or by winning tricks that contain scoring cards. The first team to reach a predetermined point total wins. Groups of four are needed to play, so please advise if you need to cancel, but keep in mind that last minute cancels may mean 3 others may not be able to play.
Rummikub
Rummikub is an easy to learn tile game played with multiple players. Players bring $3 cash to cover use of the facilities.
Enjoying the Outdoors
Fun and Fitness - Miscellaneous Activities
Members meet at the various locations for Fun and Fitness events. Some examples of past events include kayaking, trail walking, park visits, zoo walks, mini-golf, bowling.
Ladies Golf - currently not an active group
Ladies will play 9-holes of golf. Participants can be any level of golfer from beginner to advanced. Depending on the number of golfers, the group will tee off in groups of 3 or 4. Golfers must have clubs, balls and a pull cart or carry their equipment. Nine hole cost is usually $15-$ 20 depending upon turnout and a discount that may be offered. Pull carts are usually available for a fee. Payment is made at the course. A round of golf should be approximately 2 hours.
Food and Drink
Breakfast Out
Breakfast Out is a fun way to start the day off right having breakfast with other Newcomer members as we explore different restaurants in our area. Enjoy lively conversation with Newcomer members and catch up on other Newcomer activities. Attendees order off the establishment's menu and self pay.
This popular activity is a great way to meet your fellow Newcomers in a relaxed and fun way. Each month a member opens her home to host a seated luncheon. The number of members is determined by the hostess. If all spaces are filled, members can register for the Waitlist. Lunch normally consists of appetizers, salads, entrees, and desserts provided by members. Members sign up for the dish they will bring on the Perfect Potluck link provided in the confirmation email. There are a few spaces for members to bring a cash donation (currently $15) rather than a food item. This monetary contribution is provided to the hostess to help defray her costs for the beverages and paper products she provides.
Monthly Luncheons
Newcomers Luncheon, a monthly event, is an opportunity to gather with a large group of members for a lovely lunch in a beautiful setting. The luncheons provide an opportunity for an introduction to new members and guests who may be future members. Frequently, interesting speakers are part of the program. At the luncheons, the Club celebrates the club's birthday, offers a fashion show, celebrates holidays and may have surprise events.
Happy Hour Out
Happy Hour Out is held at various local restaurants that feature Happy Hour drinks and menus. The time varies based on the timing of Happy Hour at the restaurant. This is a casual activity, a great way for us to get to know each other. Spouses and significant others are encouraged to participate. The restaurants ask for an accurate count so registration is needed.
Wine Socials are popular events where friends, new and old, enjoy a casual evening in the home of a member. A great way for folks to get to know one another. Spouses and significant others are encouraged to participate. The number of guests is determined by the hostess. Guests bring an appetizer or dessert to share and provide their own bottle of wine or choice of beverage and their own non-breakable glassware. If registration if filled, please sign up for Waitlist . If there are cancellations, people on the waitlist are contacted in the order in which they registered.
Trips and Outings
Ladies Adventure
Ladies Adventure consists of special activities that are planned based on interests identified by the membership and are more of a “one-time” activity versus an on-going activity. Activities might include: outdoor activities, sports activities, museum visits, home tours, specialized tours, etc. Any member may suggest an activity to the activity leader. "Adventures" are scheduled based on activity availability, normally once every 6 weeks or so.
Other Fun Activities
New Member Coffee-New Member Orientation
Various dates, time, locations to be determined by Membership Chairperson
New Member Coffee is an event arranged for the purpose of gathering newly enrolled members together to meet and learn more about the Newcomers of the Beaches club. A few board members and/or regular members are usually invited to mingle with new members and talk about the club. Assistance with any Wild Apricot technical issues for the web or mobile site is provided.
Volunteering
Our club offers many opportunities for our members to share their time, talents and resources with others in our community throughout the year. Please check the website calendar and email notices for more information.
Newcomers of the Beaches P.O. Box 2421, Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl 32004