Interest Groups
There is something for everyone!
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 Club
We offer lively discussions of fiction and non-fiction in our monthly Wednesday afternoon meetings held in members’ homes.
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.
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.
Golf
Join other golfing members to create a foursome for nine holes or more!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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 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.
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.
