Listed below are the available activities you can participate in as a member of the Simsbury Newcomers Club. If you are interested in trying any of these activities out before you decide to join (either the Club or the individual group, as an already existing member), you can contact any of the Activity Chairs to let them know you’re interested and you’d like to “try before you buy”.

If there’s a group you’d like to see that isn’t already here, and you’re interested in starting another new and fun activity, feel free to contact Mariann Kalogeros – she’d be happy to help you bring your ideas to fruition.

Book Discussions

There are both Day and Evening discussion groups. Books are chosen at the beginning of each year, and everyone who is involved in these groups have a say in what is planned. This is a great group to join if you love to read – there’s a new book every month! – or just love to talk about books.

For Daytime meetings, feel free to contact Patrice Sala or Camilla Thompson. Evenings are headed up by Cindy Schafer.

Bridge

Love to play Bridge, but you can’t ever find enough people to play with you? This is the group for you. Feel free to get in on the action by contacting Gert Hilhorst for the couple’s group, or Ida Coulter at 651-6557 for the “ladies only” version.

BunKo

Bunko is a very old dice game that’s really easy to learn. And a lot of fun to play. It’s so easy that while you’re rolling the dice, your mind can be on your discussion, and you can have a fun social night out with friends. This group plays one morning a month – so if you’re interested, give Arlene Zappile a call at 408-9044.

Kid’s Playgroup

Do you have kids, but you don’t get to socialize often because you’re busy caring for them? Do you feel like having a conversation that uses words with multiple syllables is a rarity? Would you like for your children to interact and play with other kids more often? Then this is the group for you.

The Kid’s Playgroup puts parents and their kids together once a month – the children get to play together as a group, while the adults actually get to have adult conversations. It’s a nice breather from the usual routine. There are both day and evening groups, both are headed up by Dina Marcktell. Feel free to drop her a line if you’re interested in getting involved.

Movie Night!

One evening a month, we get together to go see the latest Silver Screen temptation. You can come by yourself, or you can bring your family and friends (or any part thereof). Sometimes, dinner is involved, sometimes just popcorn. If you’re interested in getting out to see something before it comes out on DVD, contact Marylou Lavoie and come along!

Needlework

This is a social group of people who love to do any type of needlework, be it knotting, crocheting or needlepoint. We get together and socialize, and work on projects (and improve our skills). If you’re interested, contact Sheila Scott.

Paddle Tennis

Would you like to hang out and socialize over a fun and competitive sport? Contact Camilla Thompson for the Couples’ games, or Carolyn Brand for the Ladies’ edition.

Pinochle

Pinochle is a great game that’s really easy to learn, and this is a very supportive group to teach you. It’s a nice evening out, playing cards and socializing with others – and who knows? Maybe you’ll go home with a little more money in your pocket than you came in with. Contact Judy Rabinowitz to get in on the fun.

Potluck Dinner

This is a very active and popular group – every month one of the members hosts a potluck dinner at their home. There’s limited seating, so if you join, be sure to RSVP quickly or you’ll miss out. The fun is just as great as the food. Contact Ginny Lawry or Shari Worth to get in on the next feast!

Walking/Ramble Group

This is a terrific group to join if you not only want to get some daily exercise into your life (yes! they meet every day!) but you’d also like to see parts of Simsbury you didn’t even know existed. Afterwards, a cup of coffee and grab conversation is to be had by all. Take some time out for yourself, and contact Charlotte Ray to join in.

Wine and Women

Another very popular group – we get together once a month for some good company, good food and great wines. If you love wine – tasting or talking about it – this is definitely the group for you. Drop Mariann Kalogeros a line to enjoy your next sampling.

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