INTEREST GROUPS
Joining an interest group is a wonderful way to get to meet new people. We have a variety groups including book clubs, art classes, walking, cycling, and lunching out. Some groups meet on Zoom, but most are in person.
Once you become a club member you will have access to the list of groups and their conveners thought the Website Members Only section. You then are able to find out more about the group by contacting the convener. You can join more than one group.
We encourage the creation of new groups to accommodate interested members however all groups must have a volunteer group convener in order to get established.
Please contact the Director of Interest Groups - Mary Varacalli, if you have an idea to share. We would be happy to hear from you and answer any questions you may have. Contact the Director of Interest Groups
 We ask that all members be 'Scent Free' and refrain from wearing scented products when attending NOTL Newcomers Events. People with a sensitivity to scents can experience severe reactions to these products. Please help everyone enjoy a safe experience at NOTL Newcomers by adhering to this request.
Also note that Interest Group Convenors have been instructed to follow ALL ONTARIO COVID PUBLIC HEALTH guidelines when running their groups.
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Interest Group
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Meeting times
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Full or open?
(as of May 2022)
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Notes
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Anything Activity
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Depends on the activity!
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OPEN
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In person activities in NOTL and area. Could be a movie, a craft show, a show at the Performing Arts Centre (PAC) in St. Cats, a hike on the escarpment. Or make a suggestion! We will try to arrange something of interest - come if you fancy.
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“Any book” Book Club
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Dependent on availability
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FULL
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Yes – Location Varies
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Book Club One
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1st Monday of the month 2 pm
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FULL
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Yes – Location Varies
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Book Club Two
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2nd Tuesday of the month
2 - 4 pm
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OPEN
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Rotating locations, in member homes
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| Bridge - Friendly/Fun |
To be determined |
OPEN |
Yes |
Cycling
All levels |
Mondays 9 am
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OPEN |
Yes - Meet at the Community Centre Parking Lot |
Dinner Out
women & men
couples & singles |
Once a month |
OPEN |
Yes |
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Golf
“Please don’t laugh at us golf club!”
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4th Wednesday each month
2 pm
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FULL
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Yes – June – Oct only
Garden City Golf Club (St. Catharines)
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| Knitting & Crochet |
Paused until fall 2022 |
OPEN |
Yes |
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Lunch Out - Lauren
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4rd Wednesday
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OPEN
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Yes
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Lunch Ladies - Sue
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3rd Thursday
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OPEN
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Yes - will go all summer.
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Movies
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TBD
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OPEN
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Yes
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Walking
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Mondays and Wednesdays 9 am.
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OPEN
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Yes. Meet at the tennis courts by the pool on King Street. Just show up.
Note change in location due to Canada Games Tennis activities at the Tennis Courts. Week of Aug 8 and 15 - New Location
St. Andrews Presbyterian church at Simcoe and Centre Streets. Same time - 9 am. For the next two weeks.
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| Walking |
Saturdays and/or Sundays – time TBD |
OPEN |
Yes - Location TBD
Join the mailing list for locations and times.
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| Watercolour Wednesday |
Wednesday 3-5 pm |
OPEN |
Yes - by Zoom |
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