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Special Interest Groups

Our current offerings are listed below. The smaller groups allow members to meet people in a more personal setting than the monthly meetings and at the same time enjoy a common interest together.

We want to emphasize that special interest groups make our club stimulating and rewarding. If you would like to start a special interest group at any time during our year, please email info@granbynewcomers.com. Some ideas would be: quilting, hiking, wine tasting, etc.


 

 

 

 

Movie Nights Club
Contact: Regina Jahrstorfer (844-0272)

Interested members gather to watch a movie either in a member home or out at the theater. Movie night is a great way to get together with friends. Bring your favorite beverage & nibbles and why not bring your lap needle project? If you can tear yourself away from the movie it will be a great opportunity for you to spend time on your project.
If the movie was based on a book, often members will read the book before the movie night. Reading NOT required!

News:

Food Inc. will be shown on 2/5/09 at my house (11 Hillyer Way).  Come at 8PM and we’ll start the movie at 8:30. 
Please RSVP to Ida at imgilmore@cox.net   if you plan on attending.


Plan for an early
spring movie at the Gilson cafe and Cinema in Winsted,
friends and couples welcome.


 

 

Bunko Club
Contact: Debbie Cramer (653-6617)

Never played the game before and don’t have a clue how it works? Don’t worry! Come and learn! Bunko is a fun dice game that doesn’t require any special skills....just roll the dice and have fun!

News:

Valentine's Couples bunko will return on February 13th at 7:30PM at Cori's house: 9 Pheasant Run in North Granby. Space is limited so RSVP to Cori at 653-7993 or soapdiva@aol.com. Cost to play is $10 per couple which will be divided up as prizes.

Scrapbooking Club
Contact: Cheryl Bliss, Creative Memories Consultant (653-7705)
To see a calendar of event visit www.mycmsite.com/cbliss

Scrapbook Club is for beginner to experienced scrappers. We usually meet the third Thursday of the month from 7:00-10:00pm at the home studio of Cheryl Bliss at 103 Petersen Road in Granby.  The well lit and comfortable studio can accommodate 10 scrappers and has a cropping station with punches, cropping tools and Cricut die cut system.  Please RSVP for our monthly meetings!  Watch the newsletter or check out my website for upcoming specialty classes.

Join the scrapbooking club meeting on Thursday, January 19th from 7:00-10:00 p.m. at the home studio of Cheryl Bliss at 103 Petersen Road, Granby. Beginner through Advanced scrappers
welcome.

And...if you're not into scrapping you can make a simple and inexpensive Valentine's Day gift ($2 materials fee).  Please RSVP for this particular meeting by Tuesday morning 1/17.

~Cheryl


Please RSVP to Cheryl by that Thursday morning of regular meetings if you are interested in attending and please don’t hesitate to contact her if you have any questions.

 



Women's Wine Night Club

Contact:
Jo-Ann Askew (653-9201)

Women's Wine Club meets for an evening of wine tasting, socializing, and great food. This group will meet once a month at volunteer host's homes. Each attendee will bring either a bottle of wine or an appetizer to share. This is a great opportunity to make new friends and enjoy the company of current friends. Please feel free to bring a friend or two along as the more the merrier!

News:

TBA



Needling Group

Contact: Stacie Truntz (653-5424)

Like to knit, crochet, or stitch? Are those needles collecting dust in the corner? Well brush them off and let’s get together.


This is a new group and we look forward to nights of "hobbying" together. If interested, please contact Stacie for the next meeting time and date.

 

Gardening Club
Contact: Jen Meier (413-9217)

Gardening Club gives you the opportunity to share your knowledge of gardening, learn new things and enjoy each others gardens! View our favorite links page.

News:

The 9th Annual CT Flower & Garden Show is coming to the CT Convention Center 2/18-2/21.  If anyone is interested in heading down together on Saturday 2/20, please contact Jen Meier at smoyermeier@yahoo.com  We will plan to leave around 9:30.  Admission is $14.  You can find out more info at www.ctflowershow.com


 

Photography Club
Contact: Karrie VanRyn (413-9189)
& Amy Dunham (656-6826)

Photography Club gives you the opportunity to share photos, tips and tips, and learn new techniques.

News:

Please contact Amy or Karrie for club meeting dates.

 


Walking Group
Contact: Ida-Marie Gilmore (413-9365)

Let's get some exercise while enjoying walks around town!


Call for the latest schedule.

Please call Ida-Marie with questions or to RSVP. If you do want to attend please RSVP so we don’t leave anyone behind! Happy Trails!

 

Socials
Contact: Ida Marie Gilmore 413-9365

The Socials committee plans a variety of events throughout the year that are open to all club members and usually spouses too! We always welcome new ideas and help with any or all of the events. In years past our socials have included a Holiday party, Bowling nights, Shopping discount nights, Family picnics and more.


January laser tag

click here for details

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These Clubs have been Newcomers favorites for years but do not have leaders for this year. Please contact the club president to restart any of these groups.


Book Club
Interested members gather monthly off-site (at members’ homes on a rotating basis) to discuss an agreed-upon book. Titles are announced at the general meetings and in the monthly newsletter. The book is not all we discuss... come join us for some food and great conversation!

Gourmet Club
Do you like to cook? Do you like to try new foods? Do you and your husband need a night out? Then, Gourmet is right for you! Gourmet will give you a chance to meet new people and enjoy great food. Groups of 6-10 people (typically couples) meet at an assigned member's home for a variety of dinners throughout the season. The season runs from October through June. Members each prepare a different course of the meal and then come together and enjoy. All costs are shared equally among the participants. For those of you who wish to be full-time members, (attending 5 or more dinners), the fee will be $15 for the year. For those of you who wish to be part-time members, (attending 4 or less dinners), the fee will be $7.50 for the year. These fees cover beverages, paper goods, and mailing costs.

 

 

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