Welcome to Nanaimo Newcomers’ Club!
Nanaimo Newcomers Club
Welcome to the Nanaimo Newcomers' Club in the beautiful harbour city of Nanaimo!
WHO ARE WE?
The Nanaimo Newcomers’ Club is a non-denominational, non-profit social organization for women who have moved to Nanaimo and area within the last three years. The club has been in existence since 1985 and is organized and run by an executive board and activity coordinators who are all volunteers.
We are members and listed with the National Newcomers Council of Canada.
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE NANAIMO NEWCOMERS' CLUB?
We exist to welcome and offer friendship to women and their partners who are new to the Nanaimo area. We offer opportunities to share common interests and to learn about Nanaimo and the Island together, with the goal of forging new and lasting friendships in our new location.
Nanaimo Newcomers' Club recognizes that moving from one part of the country or province to another can be an isolating and lonely experience. Our aim is to provide a social network and a variety of activities to become part of the community of our club and Nanaimo itself.
WHAT DOES THE NANAIMO NEWCOMERS' CLUB OFFER?
We publish a monthly newsletter from September through June containing information about activities and events for the month. Ladies activities include:
| Book Club | Bridge | Golf | Coffee and chat |
| Ladies luncheons | Singing group | Walking groups | Movie night |
| Garden Club | Mahjong | Stitchery | Ladies home dining |
| Games and Cards | Ladies outings | Mexican Train Dominos |
Partners/spouses are invited to join in for:
| Pub nights | Dining Out | Couples dining in | Special events |
| Drinks and appetizers | Special walks | Men's coffee | Pool & Darts Night |
HOW DO YOU BECOME A MEMBER?
You are welcome to join if you have been a resident of Nanaimo or surrounding area for 3 years or less. You may attend one of our meetings and 2 activities or events before deciding to become a member, or you may join at the first meeting and participate in everything! Annual membership is $25, and you can be a member for 3 years, after which you have the option of joining the Newcomers’ Alumni.
Our members come from across Canada, indeed from all over the world! Our age group is around fifty plus, but anyone is welcome to join our club. If you are 45 years of age or under you may be interested in contacting Nadine at chicks@nanaimonewcomersclub.org for more information about the Nanaimo Newcomer Chicks, which is an offshoot of the Nanaimo Newcomers Club and is for women who are new to Nanaimo but younger.
WHERE AND WHEN DO WE MEET?
Meetings are informal, usually with a speaker or activity, followed by coffee and chat time, and then a short business meeting. There is always time to share ideas, join an activity, make new acquaintances and reconnect with others.
We do not meet in July or August, but some activities do continue through the summer.
INTERESTED?
For more information email: president@nanaimonewcomersclub.org