Interest Groups
There is something for everyone!
Barrels: Bourbon & Whiskey
All bourbon is whiskey but not all whiskey is bourbon. We’ll check out various locations offering excellent selections of these spirits. This group will meet quarterly. Join our group today! RSVPs to events will only be accepted via the website.
Beer Tasting
We meet on the second Wednesday of the month to explore local breweries to taste and compare their offerings.
Bird Watching
Rise and Shine! To enjoy the maximum number of local birds at Shelley Lake, we meet early on the first Friday of the month to learn about our birds from a Wake Audubon Society expert.
Book Bound (Evening)
This book group reads a variety of fiction and non-fiction. Book Bound meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7 PM at homes and restaurants.
Book Club (Daytime)
We offer lively discussions of fiction and non-fiction in our monthly Wednesday afternoon meetings held in members’ homes.
Community Volunteering
We organize bimonthly activities with local community organizations to support their missions. Our services include, but are not limited to, animal welfare, disaster and crisis relief, education and literacy, environment, food and shelter, and health and wellness. Join this group to learn more about what it offers our community and how you can help!
Dominoes
We meet on a Thursday once a month for lunch and a game of dominoes at a local café.
Euchre
Do you enjoy playing cards? Meet with us on the first Saturday evening of the month for an easy-to-learn and enjoyable card game.
Euchre (Weeknights)
Euchre (Weeknights) meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday from 6:30-9 PM in Panera Bread at Six Forks Rd and Colonnade Drive. Beginners and experienced players are welcome to join. More details are available upon joining the group.
Explore NC
Want to learn more about the local area? Enjoy day trips to museums, historic sites, gardens and quaint towns in the Triangle area.
Gardening
Enjoy visits to local gardens led by our own master gardener.
Genealogy
Meet with others with an interest in tracking family information.
Headed Out
This group organizes various outdoor activities, including hiking and kayaking. Event details like days, times, and locations will vary. Join this group for more information, guidelines, and the participation form.
In Stitches
Kaffeeklatsch
A group for coffee enthusiasts, who want to explore the best coffees in the Triangle along with great conversation. We’ll try out a new spot monthly and welcome recommendations.
Lunch Bunch
Are you interested in trying restaurants in the Triangle area? This group meets monthly for lunch. We will explore different lunch venues throughout the Triangle area with other Newcomers.
Mah Jongg
Those experienced in playing Mah Jongg are invited to join us for an enjoyable afternoon of play every Monday at a local café.
Mah Jongg for All (Evening)
This group welcomes members of all playing levels. We meet on the 4th Wednesday each month. Our meeting locations will vary but they are posted on our website calendar. Please bring a current card and tile set if you own one. Please join our group to stay informed. Looking forward to your attendance!
Movie Lovers
Interested in going to a movie with friends? We meet the last Tuesday of the month for a matinee followed by dinner and lively conversation.
No-Fear Mah Jongg
Daytime play. No matter your skill level (or lack thereof), you are welcome! Meet on the 1st and 3rd Monday at members homes and other locations. Players need current Mah Jongg card. For more information, contact the Interest Group Leaders.
Non-Fiction Book Club
We discuss a wide variety of non-fiction books based on members’ interests, meeting in members’ homes on a Wednesday afternoon.
Novel Ideas
Novel Ideas discusses various fiction & non-fiction selected by members. We meet 7pm on the 2nd Tues of the month. Join us!
Pickleball
Pickleball is a sport for everyone. It is the perfect way to stay active and healthy while enjoying the good company of other Newcomers. Whether you have been playing for awhile or are a beginner (don’t shy away; it’s easy to learn), it doesn’t matter. We can play it slow or crank it up a bit. Everyone is welcome!
Playing Solo
This group is for unpartnered single Newcomers who would like to get together for events, dining, and social activities. We meet at various times as we plan our activities based on what’s happening each month.
Progressive Hand & Foot
Experienced players enjoy this form of canasta at a local restaurant on a Tuesday afternoon.
Rubber Stamping
All rubber stamping enthusiasts and those who want to try the craft are invited to join us. We meet in members’ homes on a Thursday afternoon.
Rummikub
Using a little luck & lots of strategy, join the fun, and play Rummikub! We play evenings, the 4th Tues of the month, at homes or restaurants/cafes.
Samba
Join us for a card game which combines canasta, hand & foot, and runs. We meet at a local restaurant on a Friday afternoon.
Travel
The Travel Group is for those who want an in-depth understanding about various areas for travel. We meet over lunch or dinner in a restaurant with food from the area of discussion or in someone’s home over appetizers. Information will be shared by those who have been there for those wishing to visit; have an in-depth understanding about things such as towns to visit, sites to see, foods of the area, transportation, time allotments, and more.
Trivia
If trivia is your thing, join us to participate in trivia nights at local venues.
Visual Arts
Whatever your artistic interest – from painting and sculpture to photography and graphic design – this group is for you! We meet monthly to share projects, learn about local art classes and groups, visit galleries and exhibitions, and participate in activities such as plein art painting. Most of all, we gain inspiration from one another and our shared love of art.
Wake Walkers
Enjoy nature while walking and hiking in the Triangle area with your fellow Newcomers. We meet on a Saturday morning at a different location each month.
Wine Tasting
Led by a wine educator, we savor a variety of wines and learn about their geographical regions.
Wine Therapy
A casual wine drinking experience with a focus on gathering socially at local wine bars and wine-forward venues in our area.
