BNC Activities
A core part of the Barnstable Newcomers Club are ongoing Activities, which are organized and coordinated by volunteers from the membership. We encourage everyone to join at least one of the Activities listed below in order to enjoy the social interaction and fun that comes with participation.
If you have an interest in an Activity, sign-up sheets are available at the monthly Club meetings, which the Activity Coordinator will use to contact you. Alternatively, you can contact the Coordinator directly at one of the monthly meetings.
The Club will happily assist any member develop and coordinate a new Activity, anytime there is sufficient member interest. Please feel free to discuss a proposed Activity with any Officer of the Club.
If you have an interest in an Activity, sign-up sheets are available at the monthly Club meetings, which the Activity Coordinator will use to contact you. Alternatively, you can contact the Coordinator directly at one of the monthly meetings.
The Club will happily assist any member develop and coordinate a new Activity, anytime there is sufficient member interest. Please feel free to discuss a proposed Activity with any Officer of the Club.
Ongoing Activities
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS: Over 40 members participate in 4 book groups that each hold monthly meetings in members' homes. There is a maximum size of 12 members in each group in order to allow each member to participate in the discussion, and to comfortably accomodate members in homes where the meetings take place. If the book group memberships are full, the Club will start a new book group when six members are interested.
CANDLEPIN BOWLING (MIXED): This popular activity is candlepin bowling (i.e. 'the small balls') and the group consists of 50+ bowlers, both singles and couples. The 35 week season runs from early September to May on Mondays at 12:30PM at the Ryan Family Amusement Center, Route 28, So Yarmouth. At the end of the season, there is an awards banquet. Substitutes, who may not be able to attend each week, are always welcome!
BRIDGE (ROUND ROBIN): Bridge players are welcome to our Round Robin (Chicago style) bridge 6 times a year, on your schedule, at your own home. The cost is $10 per couple. We will attempt to compile a list of those that do not have partners, and forward it to those interested. Arranging whom to partner with is up to the participant.
CANASTA: You may remember playing this card game with your grandmother, but we play American canasta! The plan is to play once a month, probably either Wednesday or Thursday afternoon in players homes or possibly the Osterville library, but the players will determine the frequency. Players new to the game will be considered (depending on the number).
DINE-IN: This group meets in a host/hostess' home the third or fourth Saturday evening of each month beginning in September, with a group holiday brunch in December and a picnic in June. Although encouraged, it is not necessary to attend every dinner. The scheduled host/hostess will have two or three additional couples/singles to their home and will provide the main course and beverages. The guests will be asked to bring a salad, appetizer, or dessert. This is a great chance to get to know other members in a casual intimate setting. There is always good food and lively conversation. Often, acquaintances met at these dinners turn into good friends.
Golf: This coed group meets weekly during the summer for low stress golf and lunch at a local course.
KAYAKING: Cape Cod has many great places for kayaking. Past trips have included Middle Pond in Marstons Mills, Scorton Creek in Sandwich, Barnstable Harbor, and the Centerville River. This Activity typically has kayaking adventures June through September
MAHJONG: This game is rapidly gaining popularity in the United States. It originated in China hundreds of years ago. Groups of 3 or 4 can play. About 9 members have started to meet for Mahjong in the afternoon at member homes.
MOVIE DISCUSSION: Two movie discussion groups meet in member homes monthly from October through May. A different member selects a movie each month. The group generally sees the selected movie individually followed by a group discussion meeting at the selected member's home. From time to time there is a group viewing via DVD at a member's home. Differences of opinion are guaranteed!
THE SOCIABLES: This activity usually meets the first Sunday of the month for a Sunday Brunch at a restaurant that has been previously chosen by the group.
Walkers: This Activity includes walks categorized as easy to moderate and take place at a variety of locations on the Cape. The length of the walks varies and participants will be advised of the approximate length and place before each scheduled walk.
CANDLEPIN BOWLING (MIXED): This popular activity is candlepin bowling (i.e. 'the small balls') and the group consists of 50+ bowlers, both singles and couples. The 35 week season runs from early September to May on Mondays at 12:30PM at the Ryan Family Amusement Center, Route 28, So Yarmouth. At the end of the season, there is an awards banquet. Substitutes, who may not be able to attend each week, are always welcome!
BRIDGE (ROUND ROBIN): Bridge players are welcome to our Round Robin (Chicago style) bridge 6 times a year, on your schedule, at your own home. The cost is $10 per couple. We will attempt to compile a list of those that do not have partners, and forward it to those interested. Arranging whom to partner with is up to the participant.
CANASTA: You may remember playing this card game with your grandmother, but we play American canasta! The plan is to play once a month, probably either Wednesday or Thursday afternoon in players homes or possibly the Osterville library, but the players will determine the frequency. Players new to the game will be considered (depending on the number).
DINE-IN: This group meets in a host/hostess' home the third or fourth Saturday evening of each month beginning in September, with a group holiday brunch in December and a picnic in June. Although encouraged, it is not necessary to attend every dinner. The scheduled host/hostess will have two or three additional couples/singles to their home and will provide the main course and beverages. The guests will be asked to bring a salad, appetizer, or dessert. This is a great chance to get to know other members in a casual intimate setting. There is always good food and lively conversation. Often, acquaintances met at these dinners turn into good friends.
Golf: This coed group meets weekly during the summer for low stress golf and lunch at a local course.
KAYAKING: Cape Cod has many great places for kayaking. Past trips have included Middle Pond in Marstons Mills, Scorton Creek in Sandwich, Barnstable Harbor, and the Centerville River. This Activity typically has kayaking adventures June through September
MAHJONG: This game is rapidly gaining popularity in the United States. It originated in China hundreds of years ago. Groups of 3 or 4 can play. About 9 members have started to meet for Mahjong in the afternoon at member homes.
MOVIE DISCUSSION: Two movie discussion groups meet in member homes monthly from October through May. A different member selects a movie each month. The group generally sees the selected movie individually followed by a group discussion meeting at the selected member's home. From time to time there is a group viewing via DVD at a member's home. Differences of opinion are guaranteed!
THE SOCIABLES: This activity usually meets the first Sunday of the month for a Sunday Brunch at a restaurant that has been previously chosen by the group.
Walkers: This Activity includes walks categorized as easy to moderate and take place at a variety of locations on the Cape. The length of the walks varies and participants will be advised of the approximate length and place before each scheduled walk.
Club Support Activities
The following Activities support the working of the Newcomers Club and are vital to our functioning. The coordinators of these Activities are always in need of help, so please let them know if you can assist.
HOSPITALITY: Two of our members coordinate refreshments at our regular monthly meetings. They are always in need of volunteers to bring a dessert to each monthly BNC meeting. To volunteer to bring a dessert to a monthly meeting or to help out with refreshments, please fill out the sign-up sheet available at each monthly BNC meeting.
PUBLICITY: Two of our members coordinate publicity for Newcomers events. They also work with Club members who belong to other organizations in the community to increase awareness of the Barnstable Newcomers Club and what it has to offer our residents. If you need publicity assistance, or would like to help, let one of the Club Officers know.
SUNSHINE: If you know of a Club member who is ill, had an accident, or passed away, please let our Sunshine Fund coordinators know and they will send the appropriate card. We also make a $25 donation from the Club to the charity of choice indicated by a deceased member's family.
HOSPITALITY: Two of our members coordinate refreshments at our regular monthly meetings. They are always in need of volunteers to bring a dessert to each monthly BNC meeting. To volunteer to bring a dessert to a monthly meeting or to help out with refreshments, please fill out the sign-up sheet available at each monthly BNC meeting.
PUBLICITY: Two of our members coordinate publicity for Newcomers events. They also work with Club members who belong to other organizations in the community to increase awareness of the Barnstable Newcomers Club and what it has to offer our residents. If you need publicity assistance, or would like to help, let one of the Club Officers know.
SUNSHINE: If you know of a Club member who is ill, had an accident, or passed away, please let our Sunshine Fund coordinators know and they will send the appropriate card. We also make a $25 donation from the Club to the charity of choice indicated by a deceased member's family.
