JOIN NEWCOMERS AND NEIGHBORS OF WEST CHESTER AND MAKE NEW FRIENDS!
We are a social organization dedicated to the needs of those who are new to the area or are interested in meeting new people and making new friends. We hold our General Meeting Luncheons in local restaurants usually on the third Thursday of every month from September through May. These luncheons are a time to socialize, listen to a speaker or experience a special program. As part of the Club, we have a number of exciting Special Interest Groups to further meet your needs and help you become better oriented to our community. We also send out a monthly newsletter to all members, sharing news of Club activities and community events.
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ACTIVE MINDS DISCUSSION GROUP (2nd Thursday 10:00 am)
Please join us the 2nd Thursday of the month at 10:00 for a conversation about a topic selected by the group; prior discussions have focused on everything from friendship to forgiveness, to favorite movies to favorite celebrity crushes!
July 9 Are You an Introvert or Extrovert?
August 13 Potluck Lunch and discuss future topics
ADVENTURERS
Join us for field trips to local museums and other fun destinations, all separately arranged, usually taking of at 10 am and often including a stop for lunch. Each month a new adventure awaits!
June 25 Warwick Furnace Farm Visit, self-guided tour of Lavender Fields
July 16 Radley Run Mansion Tour
July 24 Marshall Mansion Tour Auburn Valley State Park in Delaware
August 8 Fiddler Festival at Hibernia Park
August 20 Historic Yellow Springs Tour
BRUNCH & A MOVIE (1st Tuesday)
On the first Tuesday of each month, the Brunch and a Movie interest group meets for brunch at 11:00 am at Nudy's, 420 W Lincoln Avenue, Exton to enjoy a meal and conversation, and while eating select a movie to see at the Downingtown Regal. If you're not up to seeing a movie, please feel free to join us for brunch and conversation.
Upcoming Dates include July 7, August 4 and September 1
BRIDGE Ladies Daytime (1st Wednesday, 2nd Monday, and 3rd Wednesday and 4th Monday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm)
We meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays and the 2nd and 4th Mondays at 10 am. On the Wednesdays, we play in the community room of the Chaddwell Apartments at 365 Waterloo Blvd., Exton, PA, from 10am to 2 pm, and bring our lunches and beverages for the day. On the Mondays we meet at Fattoush Restaurant in Malvern/Frazer, PA, 10 am to 2 pm, breaking at noon to buy our lunch.
Dates: May 6th Chaddwell, May 11th Fattoush, May 20th Chadwell (no bridge on Memorial Day).
CANASTA (4th Tuesday beginning at 10:00 am to 2:00 pm)
We play from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at Fattoush, 182 Lancaster Ave, Malvern, and we buy our own food.
CRAFTER'S CIRCLE (2nd Friday's 1-3 PM) Whether you knit or crochet, make greeting cards or holiday ornaments, sew or do needlepoint, join us for 2 hours of conversation and crafting at a private home in Hershey's Mill. Depending on interest, the group might choose to all complete a specific crafting project. Bring your coffee and your creative energies - there’s plenty if table space for any kind activity you want to tackle!
Upcoming dates are July 11 and August 8
GALS ON THE GO (4th Saturday 1 PM)
Casual get-together of ladies for lunch or brunch at various restaurants, with an email sent to members in advance notifying that month's location. All members are welcome!
Upcoming dates are April 25th and May 30th
LET'S WALK (1st & 3rd Friday, 2nd Monday, 9 AM)
Interested in exploring local parks and neighborhoods while enjoying fresh air, exercise, and conversation? Come walk with us on the first and third Fridays of the month! Anyone wanting to walk in company with others can arrive at 9:00 at Applebrook Park. 1661 Paoli Pike, West Chester, PA 19380. the parking lot is BEHIND the Chester County Commerce of Business and Technology building (1600 Paoli PIke), off Hibbberd Lane. Note Applebrook is on the other side of the street, across from East Goshen Township Park. The leader will send out notice if the walk will be cancelled for weather-related reasons Applebrook's paths are relatively flat - though not entirely! - and paved. Its possible to walk about 2.5 miles.
Summer Dates are July 4, July 18, August 1 and August 15
MAH JONGG (2nd & 4th Wednesday 11 am to 2:30 pm)
Playing Mah Jongg is a great way to connect with other members and make new friends. The game challenges your strategic thinking and keeps your mind sharp. We play from 11:00 -2:30 at PJ Whelihan's at 12 General Warren Blvd, Malvern and purchase lunch at the restaurant.
PAGE TURNERS BOOK CLUB (4th Friday at 10:00 am)
Please join us on the 4th Friday of the month for a discussion of a book selected by the group. The location varies; participants volunteer to host the conversation and supply light refreshments and coffee/tea for participants. We read everything from prize winners, best sellers, and classics to summer beach books.
July 24 The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife, by Anna Johnston
August 28 Pot luck and book exchange
PINOCHLE - Daytime (2nd Tuesday begins at 9:30 am)
Join us for social time at 9:30 with play beginning at 10am til 2pm. Our hostess chooses where to play (her home or out, such as at
Fattoush restaurant). If we meet at someone’s home, the hostess will decide what to have for lunch, such as a salad with everyone bringing an ingredient, or sandwiches/soup with everyone bringing her own sandwich.
Upcoming Dates: July 14, August 11, September 11
TGIF
Gather once a month to celebrate the end of the week with a TGIF evening. Participants bring an appetizer or dessert to share as well as their choice of beverage.
Upcoming Dates: September 18, October 9
THIRSTY THURSDAY (4th Thursday, 4-6 pm)
Thirsty Thursday is held on the 4th Thursday of each month for Happy Hour at a local restaurant, usually between 4 and 6 pm. Our purpose is to socialize and get to know one another better. Alcohol imbibing is definitely NOT required. The location changes each month. An email will be sent, notifying members of the location.
June 25th at General Warren Inn, July 23 at Sedona Taphouse on Gay Street in West Chester, and August 27 TBD
RESTORATION HARDWARE (Lending Group only)
List of medical equipment belonging to Newcomers who are willing to share with other members, e.g., crutches, walkers, canes, wheelchairs, etc.
We are a social organization dedicated to the needs of those who are new to the area or are interested in meeting new people and making new friends. We hold our General Meeting Luncheons in local restaurants usually on the third Thursday of every month from September through May. These luncheons are a time to socialize, listen to a speaker or experience a special program. As part of the Club, we have a number of exciting Special Interest Groups to further meet your needs and help you become better oriented to our community. We also send out a monthly newsletter to all members, sharing news of Club activities and community events.
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ACTIVE MINDS DISCUSSION GROUP (2nd Thursday 10:00 am)
Please join us the 2nd Thursday of the month at 10:00 for a conversation about a topic selected by the group; prior discussions have focused on everything from friendship to forgiveness, to favorite movies to favorite celebrity crushes!
July 9 Are You an Introvert or Extrovert?
August 13 Potluck Lunch and discuss future topics
ADVENTURERS
Join us for field trips to local museums and other fun destinations, all separately arranged, usually taking of at 10 am and often including a stop for lunch. Each month a new adventure awaits!
June 25 Warwick Furnace Farm Visit, self-guided tour of Lavender Fields
July 16 Radley Run Mansion Tour
July 24 Marshall Mansion Tour Auburn Valley State Park in Delaware
August 8 Fiddler Festival at Hibernia Park
August 20 Historic Yellow Springs Tour
BRUNCH & A MOVIE (1st Tuesday)
On the first Tuesday of each month, the Brunch and a Movie interest group meets for brunch at 11:00 am at Nudy's, 420 W Lincoln Avenue, Exton to enjoy a meal and conversation, and while eating select a movie to see at the Downingtown Regal. If you're not up to seeing a movie, please feel free to join us for brunch and conversation.
Upcoming Dates include July 7, August 4 and September 1
BRIDGE Ladies Daytime (1st Wednesday, 2nd Monday, and 3rd Wednesday and 4th Monday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm)
We meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays and the 2nd and 4th Mondays at 10 am. On the Wednesdays, we play in the community room of the Chaddwell Apartments at 365 Waterloo Blvd., Exton, PA, from 10am to 2 pm, and bring our lunches and beverages for the day. On the Mondays we meet at Fattoush Restaurant in Malvern/Frazer, PA, 10 am to 2 pm, breaking at noon to buy our lunch.
Dates: May 6th Chaddwell, May 11th Fattoush, May 20th Chadwell (no bridge on Memorial Day).
CANASTA (4th Tuesday beginning at 10:00 am to 2:00 pm)
We play from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at Fattoush, 182 Lancaster Ave, Malvern, and we buy our own food.
CRAFTER'S CIRCLE (2nd Friday's 1-3 PM) Whether you knit or crochet, make greeting cards or holiday ornaments, sew or do needlepoint, join us for 2 hours of conversation and crafting at a private home in Hershey's Mill. Depending on interest, the group might choose to all complete a specific crafting project. Bring your coffee and your creative energies - there’s plenty if table space for any kind activity you want to tackle!
Upcoming dates are July 11 and August 8
GALS ON THE GO (4th Saturday 1 PM)
Casual get-together of ladies for lunch or brunch at various restaurants, with an email sent to members in advance notifying that month's location. All members are welcome!
Upcoming dates are April 25th and May 30th
LET'S WALK (1st & 3rd Friday, 2nd Monday, 9 AM)
Interested in exploring local parks and neighborhoods while enjoying fresh air, exercise, and conversation? Come walk with us on the first and third Fridays of the month! Anyone wanting to walk in company with others can arrive at 9:00 at Applebrook Park. 1661 Paoli Pike, West Chester, PA 19380. the parking lot is BEHIND the Chester County Commerce of Business and Technology building (1600 Paoli PIke), off Hibbberd Lane. Note Applebrook is on the other side of the street, across from East Goshen Township Park. The leader will send out notice if the walk will be cancelled for weather-related reasons Applebrook's paths are relatively flat - though not entirely! - and paved. Its possible to walk about 2.5 miles.
Summer Dates are July 4, July 18, August 1 and August 15
MAH JONGG (2nd & 4th Wednesday 11 am to 2:30 pm)
Playing Mah Jongg is a great way to connect with other members and make new friends. The game challenges your strategic thinking and keeps your mind sharp. We play from 11:00 -2:30 at PJ Whelihan's at 12 General Warren Blvd, Malvern and purchase lunch at the restaurant.
PAGE TURNERS BOOK CLUB (4th Friday at 10:00 am)
Please join us on the 4th Friday of the month for a discussion of a book selected by the group. The location varies; participants volunteer to host the conversation and supply light refreshments and coffee/tea for participants. We read everything from prize winners, best sellers, and classics to summer beach books.
July 24 The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife, by Anna Johnston
August 28 Pot luck and book exchange
PINOCHLE - Daytime (2nd Tuesday begins at 9:30 am)
Join us for social time at 9:30 with play beginning at 10am til 2pm. Our hostess chooses where to play (her home or out, such as at
Fattoush restaurant). If we meet at someone’s home, the hostess will decide what to have for lunch, such as a salad with everyone bringing an ingredient, or sandwiches/soup with everyone bringing her own sandwich.
Upcoming Dates: July 14, August 11, September 11
TGIF
Gather once a month to celebrate the end of the week with a TGIF evening. Participants bring an appetizer or dessert to share as well as their choice of beverage.
Upcoming Dates: September 18, October 9
THIRSTY THURSDAY (4th Thursday, 4-6 pm)
Thirsty Thursday is held on the 4th Thursday of each month for Happy Hour at a local restaurant, usually between 4 and 6 pm. Our purpose is to socialize and get to know one another better. Alcohol imbibing is definitely NOT required. The location changes each month. An email will be sent, notifying members of the location.
June 25th at General Warren Inn, July 23 at Sedona Taphouse on Gay Street in West Chester, and August 27 TBD
RESTORATION HARDWARE (Lending Group only)
List of medical equipment belonging to Newcomers who are willing to share with other members, e.g., crutches, walkers, canes, wheelchairs, etc.
