Euchre

Euchre is a trick-taking card game It is played with a deck of 24, 28, or 32 standard playing cards.  Normally there are four players, two on each team.  Played once a month at the Flagler Community Center.  Played one Saturday evening a month at a member's home.

Mah Jongg
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. If you are interested in learning, you may want to contact the University of North Florida Continuing Education program which periodically offers classes.  If there is enough interest within Newcomers, a 4 week teaching class for Newcomers members may be offered at the beginning of the calendar year.  

Rummikub

Rummikub is an easy to learn tile game played with multiple players. Players bring $3 cash to cover use of the facilities.

Fun and Fitness

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.

Bike Ride

Members gather for a bike ride on trails, through neighborhoods, or other bicycle-friendly locations. This is a relaxed bike ride at a leisurely pace for all levels of bike rider.

Beach Walks

Members meet at the various beach locations and enjoy exercise and good company during a healthy stroll on the beach. The Atlantic Beach and Jacksonville Beach walkers enjoy a stop at Southern Grounds for refreshments before walking back to their parking spots.

Golf
Members can join the fun to practice your swing and play nine holes once a month!

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. 

Casual Lunch-In
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. Lunch is a ‘Pot Luck’ and  normally consists of appetizers, salads, entrees, and desserts provided by members.  Members designate what they will bring during registration.  If not bringing a food item, the member contributes $10 which is used to cover the cost of paper goods, water, etc.   Registration fills quickly, so please register for the the wait list, if the activity is full!

Ladies Lunch Out

Members gather for lunch at various local restaurants. This provides members the opportunity to get to know the area restaurants and meet other members in a casual atmosphere.

Ladies Dinner Out
Ladies Dinner Out is a casual dinner out at a local restaurant. Enjoy a fun dinner with other members. 

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, and spouses and significant others are encouraged to participate. Be sure to register your guest when you sign up. 

Wine Social
Wine Socials are popular events where friends, new and old, enjoy a casual evening in the home or residents' club of a member.  A great way for us to get to know one another.  Spouses and significant others are encouraged to participate.  Guests bring an appetizer or dessert to share and provide their own bottle of wine or choice of beverage and glassware.  

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.  

Special Outings
Special Outings are designed specifically to include spouses and significant others. These are periodic one-time events that are planned based on local venues and membership interest. Special Outings may be tours of local attractions (e.g., Fort Matanzas National Monument or the Museum of Science and History) or outings to entertainment venues (e.g., Alhambra Dinner Theatre or the Comedy Zone).  

Other Fun Activities

Book Discussion - In Person and Zoom

Members meet monthly in-person to discuss pre-selected books, with a member discussion leader heading up the meeting.

New Member Orientation-New Member Coffee

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 calendar and email notices for more information.   We hope you will participate!