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.
No Day Trips Scheduled
Stay tuned for upcoming events later in 2025!
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 for women. 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.
Friday, October 3, 2025
10:00 AM
Clemmons Library Conference Room
6365 James Street, Clemmons, NC 27102
RSVP to Cathy Dillon catdillonatt.net
Please join us, even if you haven't read a book. We have a wonderful time talking and socializing.
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 scheduled for
August 6, 2025
10:00 AM
(Note time change)
Clemmons Kitchen
Please contact 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!
**Save the Date**
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
1:00 PM
Please plan to bring any books you have that address North Carolina plants. We will be planning a small portion of a flower bed. It would be helpful to have some books to peruse.
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 2:00 PM to play.
The next games:
August 14 and 28, 2025
at 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
During the 2024 holiday season, we donated gift cards to Family Services of Forsyth County. Family Services works to help children, families and individuals make positive, lasting changes in their lives; strengthen families; build a healthier, more stable community; and build a better future for all of us.
Please stay tuned for future community service opportunities in 2025.
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.
Stay tuned for a future event in 2025!
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.
The next game is scheduled
for
Tuesday, August 19
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
If you plan to attend,
please inform Joyce
Questions: wsnewcomers@gmail.com
SOCIALS
Our next social event will take place later this year.
In April, 2025, a group of women and their guests met for lunch and a showing of Jersey Boys.
A sold-out event.
Questions or suggestions? wsnewcomers@gmail.com
WINE TASTERS
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 for September.
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.
It's winter, it's cold! Looking for comfort food here...and healthy soup is the perfect solution!
Join us in 2025
to sample a variety of tummy warmers to start the New Year. We'll need soups, salads, and dessert. What will you bring?
Please contact Kathleen M
Is anyone interested in gathering in the kitchen? Join us to discuss fun food facts, recipe sharing, and learning some cooking techniques. Please contact Kathleen M.
Questions: wsnewcomers@gmail.com
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LUNCH BUNCH
WHAT'S COOKING?
A group of women, known as the Brunch Bunch, gather monthly
to enjoy lunch and engaging conversations at a local restaurant.
The next gathering of the Lunch Bunch will be on
Thursday, August 21, 2025
at 11:30 AM
First Watch
Winston Salem, NC
Please join us for food, fun, and fellowship.
Please contact Sharon P.
by February 17th if you would like to attend.
Questions: wsnewcomers@gmail.com
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