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Downers Grove Area Newcomers
Contact Us: info@dgareanewcomers.com
membership@dgareanewcomers.com
630-687-1920
Downers Grove Area Newcomers
Contact Us: info@dgareanewcomers.com
membership@dgareanewcomers.com
630-687-1920
Activities & Events
Newcomers offers a number of regular activities as well as special annual events. These include women-member-only, couples, guys, and family events.
Regular Activities (women-only):
Bunco
Looking for a monthly night out with the gals? Bunco provides good conversation, food and drinks... oh, and a little dice-rolling in between! Don’t worry, no experience necessary. Just bring yourself, $5 for the “pot” and an appetizer or dessert to share. Bunco meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 7:30. E-mail our Bunco Activity Chair , for more details.
Book Club
Do you love to read? Join our lively book group the first Thursday of every month at 7:30 p.m. The group picks books twice a year, reads one book a month and meets at a different member’s home for discussion. We may disagree about the books at times, but always agree these are nights well-spent! Contact Book Club Activity Chair for more information.
Girls’ Night Out
Can we count you in for a fabulous meal, heavy on grown-up conversation and light on cleanup? Join us for an outing every-other month. Dates and restaurants/venues to be announced: Contact our Social Committee Chair for details,.
Play Groups
Are you looking for a new play group for one or more of your children? Now is your chance! Play groups are a great way to make new friends, both for you and your kids! Download and email the playgroup form to our Playgroup Activity Chair or Download and print the playgroup form to mail in.
Sunshine Club
Participating in Sunshine is a great way to help a fellow member in a time of need. Sunshine members are called on once or twice a year to prepare a meal for a fellow member following a birth, illness or other trying circumstances. To participate in Sunshine, please contact our Sunshine Lady.
Walking Club
Need some extra exercise on Saturday morning, or simply enjoy others' company at a walking pace? Join us Saturdays, 8:00 am, at the fountain by the Main St. train station, downtown Downers Grove. We walk for an hour, then regroup at Caribou Coffee on Main St. If you miss the walk, still join us for coffee at Caribou! We're mostly walkers, but joggers and runners are also welcome. No need to RSVP, simply show up. It's a great way to start the day. For more information, contact our Walking Club Activity Chair.
Regular Activities (women-only):
Bunco
Looking for a monthly night out with the gals? Bunco provides good conversation, food and drinks... oh, and a little dice-rolling in between! Don’t worry, no experience necessary. Just bring yourself, $5 for the “pot” and an appetizer or dessert to share. Bunco meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 7:30. E-mail our Bunco Activity Chair , for more details.
Book Club
Do you love to read? Join our lively book group the first Thursday of every month at 7:30 p.m. The group picks books twice a year, reads one book a month and meets at a different member’s home for discussion. We may disagree about the books at times, but always agree these are nights well-spent! Contact Book Club Activity Chair for more information.
Girls’ Night Out
Can we count you in for a fabulous meal, heavy on grown-up conversation and light on cleanup? Join us for an outing every-other month. Dates and restaurants/venues to be announced: Contact our Social Committee Chair for details,.
Play Groups
Are you looking for a new play group for one or more of your children? Now is your chance! Play groups are a great way to make new friends, both for you and your kids! Download and email the playgroup form to our Playgroup Activity Chair or Download and print the playgroup form to mail in.
Sunshine Club
Participating in Sunshine is a great way to help a fellow member in a time of need. Sunshine members are called on once or twice a year to prepare a meal for a fellow member following a birth, illness or other trying circumstances. To participate in Sunshine, please contact our Sunshine Lady.
Walking Club
Need some extra exercise on Saturday morning, or simply enjoy others' company at a walking pace? Join us Saturdays, 8:00 am, at the fountain by the Main St. train station, downtown Downers Grove. We walk for an hour, then regroup at Caribou Coffee on Main St. If you miss the walk, still join us for coffee at Caribou! We're mostly walkers, but joggers and runners are also welcome. No need to RSVP, simply show up. It's a great way to start the day. For more information, contact our Walking Club Activity Chair.
Regular Activities (Guys-only)
Guys' Night Out
Hey guys, this one's for you! If you want the chance to get out for a night and network with other Newcomers' guys, join us! Please contact our Guys' Night Out Activity Lead for more info.
Special Events:
Below are listed many of our annual events. (Dates listed are subject to change.)
Women-Member-Only:
Sign-Up Night (September)
New Member Welcome (October)
General Meetings (November & Late Winter)
Volunteer Appreciation Event (May)
Year-End Event (May)
Heritage Fest Ticket Sales (June)
Summer Social (July)
Family:
Fall Hayride (October)
Holiday Party (December) BUY TICKETS NOW
Easter Egg Hunt (March or April)
Bike & Buggy Parade (July)
Summer Concert Series (June, July or August)
Couples:
Wine Tasting (October)
Bowling (February)
Summer BBQ (August)
Additional events as scheduled (usually every other month)
Below are listed many of our annual events. (Dates listed are subject to change.)
Women-Member-Only:
Sign-Up Night (September)
New Member Welcome (October)
General Meetings (November & Late Winter)
Volunteer Appreciation Event (May)
Year-End Event (May)
Heritage Fest Ticket Sales (June)
Summer Social (July)
Family:
Fall Hayride (October)
Holiday Party (December) BUY TICKETS NOW
Easter Egg Hunt (March or April)
Bike & Buggy Parade (July)
Summer Concert Series (June, July or August)
Couples:
Wine Tasting (October)
Bowling (February)
Summer BBQ (August)
Additional events as scheduled (usually every other month)
*February - May 2010 Calendar of Events*
FEBRUARY:
2/4/10 7:30 pm Book Club
2/15/10 7:30 pm Board Meeting
2/19/10 7:30 pm Girl's Night Out-- Game Night
2/26/10 11:00am Mom & Tot Playtime
MARCH:
3/4/10 7:30 pm Book Club
3/13/10 8:00 pm Couples Cocktails & Bowling (bowling starts @ 9:30pm)
3/15/10 7:30 pm Board Meeting
3/17/10 7:30 pm Game Night
3/19/10 7:30 pm Girls' Night Out --"Dish & Dish" (visit with friends & learn to cook a dish)
3/23/10 7:00 pm Dinner Club Outing (to benefit Noahs' Hope Fund)
3/26/10 11:00 am Mom & Tot Playtime
APRIL:
4/1/10 7:30 pm Book Club
APRIL:
4/1/10 7:30 pm Book Club
4/6/10 7:00 pm Spring General Meeting @ Downers Grove Library
4/10/10 9 am-1 pm "An Affair with Flair" --Gallery of Fine Products shopping event to benefit Noah's Hope
Fund
4/12/10 TBD Nail Night
4/23/10 7:30 pm Game Night
4/30/10 TBD School's Out--Kids' Play (location TBD)
MAY:
5/4/10 7:00 pm Member Year End Celebration
5/4/10 7:00 pm Member Year End Celebration
5/6/10 7:30 pm Book Club
5/24/10 7:00 pm Volunteer Appreciation Event
TBD TBD Couple's Outing
TBD TBD Girls' Night Out
*Calendar subject to updating and changes.
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