Activities
AMERICAN MAHJONG
AMERICAN MAHJONG
AMERICAN MAHJONG
After a month of lessons for interested members, we are kicking off our new American Mahjong play. Please bring your National Mahjong League card plus some basic experience to this new group on the 2nd and 4th Thursday every month.
Come join us for some challenging fun!
Thursday, October 8 & 22, 12:00PM
Alyce Scott's residence in Clemmons
RSVP by 10/6 & 10/20 to Alyce Scott
Questions: email us at wsnewcomer@gmail.com
BOOK CHAT
AMERICAN MAHJONG
AMERICAN MAHJONG
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.
We look forward to seeing you
Friday, October 2, 10:00AM
Clemmons Library Conference Room
6365 James Street, Clemmons 27102
Questions: email us at wsnewcomer@gmail.com
BREAKFAST CLUB
AMERICAN MAHJONG
BREAKFAST CLUB
Start your Wednesday mornings with a monthly breakfast outing. Join our breakfast club and enjoy a delicious meal at a local restaurant.
Our next event is
Wednesday, October 7, 9:00 AM
THE CARRIAGE HOUSE RESTAURANT
1409 South Stratford Rd., W-S
RSVP by Monday, 10/5 to Joann Binkley
This restaurant was highly requested last month. We are looking forward to going there!
Questions or Suggestions: email us at wsnewcomers@gmail.com
CARDS
BREAKFAST CLUB
Canasta (with friends) is the name of the game in this group. The card players meet twice a month at 1:00 PM.
The next games are:
Thursday, October 8 and 22
1:00 PM
Please be sure to RSVP to
Penny Robinson 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
Head's Up:
Our first project/event of 2026-2027 will be the annual gift-card collection during the 2026
holiday season. Further details will be forthcoming soon. Other events are planned for 2027.
Questions or Suggestions: wsnewcomers@gmail.com
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.
No day trip is planned for October.
If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to send an email to wsnewcomers@gmail.com.
DINNER OUT
LUNCH BUNCH
Dinner Out is an event where we may also invite a guest to join us at one of the various restaurants
in our city.
Our next outing:
Thursday, October 8, 5:30PM
VILLAGE TAVERN
2000 Griffith Rd, W-S
RSVP by Tuesday, October 6 to Diane Mendez
Questions or Suggestions: wsnewcomers@gmail.com
LUNCH BUNCH
LUNCH BUNCH
Known as the Brunch Bunch, we gather monthly
to enjoy lunch and engaging conversations at a local restaurant.
Next event:
Thursday, October 15, 11:30AM
PANCHO VILLA'S
799 S. Stratford, W-S
RSVP by Tuesday, 10/13 to Sharon Perrige
Pancho Villa has an extensive menu with appetizers, salads, combination meals, specialties, and plenty of lunch
specials as well. The seafood, chicken, and vegetarian menus also look interesting.
Questions: wsnewcomers@gmail.com
SOCIAL MAHJONG & GAMES
SOCIAL MAHJONG & GAMES
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.
Mondays: October 5, 12, 26
12-3:30 PM
Clemmons Library, 6365 James St, Clemmons
RSVP by 10/1 to Diane Mendez
Questions or Suggestions: wsnewcomers@gmail.com
SOCIAL MAHJONG & RUMMIKUB
SOCIAL MAHJONG & RUMMIKUB
SOCIAL MAHJONG & RUMMIKUB
Join us for a friendly afternoon playing games like social mahjong and Rummikub. Both easy to learn and fun to play!
Monday, October 19
1-3 PM
Clemmons Library, 6365 James St, Clemmons
RSVP by 10/16 to Candy Cawley
Questions: wsnewcomers@gmail.com
WALKING WEDNESDAYS
SOCIAL MAHJONG & RUMMIKUB
SOCIAL MAHJONG & RUMMIKUB
We're excited to announce our NEW GROUP: Walking Wednesdays. We invite anyone who is interested to join us - no RSVP needed.
Wednesday's - 10:00 AM
EXCEPT the first Wednesday of the month - 11AM to accommodate the Breakfast Club
Join us at HANES MALL at the first mall entrance as you enter from Stratford Rd. or Silas Creek Pkwy. The entrance is located to the left of Belk and at the Army Recruiting Office (near the former Sears).
If you have questions, contact either Helen Gelly or Pat Rosen
Questions: wsnewcomers@gmail.com
WATCH PARTY
SOCIAL MAHJONG & RUMMIKUB
WHAT'S COOKING?
Come enjoy this NEW ACTIVITY!
Bring/share apps and desserts while we enjoy our favorite sporting events.
There will be no October event.
The next Watch Party is scheduled for January when we cheer on the NFL playoffs to decide who is going to the Superbowl.
Home of Joanne Binkley in Lexington
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, we also enjoy themed meals.
Next event
Saturday, October 17, 11:30AM
TAILGATE PARTY THEME
It’s football season, ya’ll. Bring your favorite tailgate food to share at Kathy’s home and brag about your team.
RSVP by 10/9 to Kathy Pietroski
What to bring? Ideas: chili, sliders, pigs in a blanket, salads, chips & dips, brownies . . . yum!
We hope you will join us this coming year in cooking up some wonderful meals.
Kathleen McGinley and Mary Cheney
Questions: wsnewcomers@gmail.com
WINE & SPIRITS
Our Wine & Spirits event is held quarterly, and members may invite guests to enjoy an afternoon or evening savoring fine spirits. The group gathers at a winery or someone's home to sample wines, spirits and appetizers. It's 5:00 somewhere.
Our next event will be in 2027.
Questions: wsnewcomers@gmail.com
SOCIALS
SAVE THE DATE
for our ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY
Thursday, December 3
More details coming in November.
Questions or suggestions? 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.