Activities
DAY TRIPS
BREAKFAST CLUB
DAY TRIPS
This group meets every other month to embark on exciting adventures in and around Winston-Salem. Aside from experiencing the day's events, the women enjoy a leisurely lunch.
The next event is:
Monday, November 24
Lunch and a Movie:
Wicked 2—Wicked: for Good
12PM for lunch, 2PM movie
Brixx Firewood Pizza and Craft Bar, 1295 Creekshire Way, W-S 27103 & AMC Hanes Mall
RSVP by 11/21 to Denise Bell
This is the much-anticipated release of Wicked 2—Wicked: for Good. We will meet at Brixx at 12 pm to have lunch and then off to the theater for 2 pm show time. Purchase your own ticket online.
If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to send an email to wsnewcomers@gmail.com.
BOOK CHAT
BREAKFAST CLUB
DAY TRIPS
Come and join Book Chat, a friendly get-together. Whether you want to share a book you've
read or simply make new friends, you're invited! Our atmosphere is laid-back, and there's no need to have read anything specific. So,
bring along your favorite book recommendation or just drop by for a chat with some lovely people.
Feel free to bring books that you'd like to give away to someone in the group.
SAVE THE DATE:
January 9, 2026
Clemmons Library Conference Room
6365 James Street, Clemmons 27102
RSVP to Cathy Dillon
Book Chat latest recommendations:
Perfect Match (by Jodi Picoult)
Four Winds
Ordinary Grace
Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy
And Then There Were None
Heaven and Earth Grocery Store
The Summer Before the War
Orphan Train
The Madonnas of Leningrad
The Middlesteins
For One More Day
These High Green Hills
A Higher Call
My Favorite Terrible Thing
West with Giraffes
Questions: email us at wsnewcomer@gmail.com
BREAKFAST CLUB
BREAKFAST CLUB
DIG IT! GARDEN GROUP
Start your Wednesday mornings with a monthly breakfast outing. Join our breakfast club and enjoy a delicious meal at a local restaurant.
The next event is:
Wednesday, November 5
9:00 AM
Duke's Restaurant
4875 Country Club Rd, W-S
Please RSVP by November 3 to Joann Binkley
to confirm your attendance.
Questions or Suggestions: email us at wsnewcomers@gmail.com
DIG IT! GARDEN GROUP
DIG IT! GARDEN GROUP
If you have a passion for plants you've come to the right place! Our group covers everything from houseplants and succulents to herbs, annuals, perennials, fruits, veggies, shrubs, and trees. Whether you're an experienced gardener with a green thumb or a beginner looking to learn more about how to keep your plants healthy and thriving, we welcome you to join us. Let's share our knowledge and help each other grow!
Wednesday, November 12
10:00 AM
We will be propagating a Christmas cactus and a red geranium. Everyone will have two plants to take home!
Questions or Suggestions: wsnewcomers@gmail.com
CARDS
Canasta (with friends) is the name of the game in this group. The card players meet twice a month at 1:00 PM to play.
The next game:
Thursday, November 13
1:00 PM
Please be sure to RSVP to
Penny before those dates.
There is a limit of ten players.
If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to send an email to wsnewcomers@gmail.com.
C0MMUNITY SERVICE
Candle Tea Trimming and Luncheon
Sunday, November 16
11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Old Salem Fellowship Hall
529 S. Church Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
RSVP: by Thursday, November 13 to Denise Bell
The Candle Tea in Old Salem welcomes thousands of guests to this event that runs for just a few weeks in early December. This is an opportunity to participate in a Moravian experience by trimming the candles for the Candle Tea. The candle wrapping is a nondenominational act of service. There is no cost for this, and we will be seated together at a table with all the supplies. It is a fun gathering of community. Trimming candles, talking, laughing and visiting with others.
Questions or Suggestions: wsnewcomers@gmail.com
DINNER OUT
DINNER OUT
Dinner Out is an event where we may also invite a guest to join us at one of the various restaurants
in our city.
No event is planned for November.
Our next event will be scheduled soon.
Stay tuned for details.
Questions: wsnewcomers@gmail.com
SOCIAL MAHJONG & RUMMIKUB
DINNER OUT
Join a lively group of women who enjoy getting together for socializing and playing games. Don't know how to play? No worries, there's always someone happy to teach you the games.
Tuesday, November 18
1-3PM
RSVP: By October 17 to Pat Horne
Questions: wsnewcomers@gmail.com
SOCIALS
Our next social event will take place later this year.
In April, 2025, our group and guests met for lunch and a showing of Jersey Boys.
A sold-out event.
Questions or suggestions? wsnewcomers@gmail.com
WINE & SPIRITS
Our Wine Tasters event is held quarterly, and members may invite guests to enjoy an afternoon or evening of wine tasting. The group gathers at a winery or someone's house to sample wines and at times, share appetizers.
Our next Wine Tasting
event will be scheduled soon.
Stay tuned for details.
Questions: wsnewcomers@gmail.com
WHAT'S COOKING?
WHAT'S COOKING?
Join this group to chat about cooking and baking! From sharing recipes to discussing the latest kitchen gadgets, members also like to enjoy themed meals they've prepared in advance. Don't worry if you're not an expert - everyone is welcome to learn something new.
Next event:
Cookie Exchange
Saturday, December 13, 11:30 AM
RSVP: by December 5 to Kathleen McGinley or
With holidays coming up in November and December, this group combines the two months into an early December meeting rather than our usual third Saturday meet-ups.
Everyone signing up brings their favorite Christmas cookies on a platter to be displayed and for sharing. A lunch is served. There are containers provided for you to take home your assortment of cookies.
Interested in gathering in the kitchen? Join us to discuss fun food facts, recipe sharing, and learning some cooking techniques.
Questions: wsnewcomers@gmail.com
LUNCH BUNCH
WHAT'S COOKING?
Known as the Brunch Bunch, we gather monthly
to enjoy lunch and engaging conversations at a local restaurant.
Our next event:
Thursday, November 20, 11:30 AM
Raku Ramen and Sushi
1445 River Ridge Dr., Clemmons
RSVP: by November 18 to Julie Cooksey
Raku is a Japanese restaurant with great choices featuring sushi, bento box, hibachi, curry, and teriyaki.
Please join us for food, fun, and fellowship.
Questions: wsnewcomers@gmail.com
to Members of Newcomers & Neighbors of Winston-Salem, Inc.
If the activity you want to do isn't available, why not get started by volunteering to coordinate it
If you possess a passion for something and would like to initiate a new group, please contact Sharon P., who is the Director of Interest Groups, and share your ideas with her.