INTEREST GROUPS
COVID Update: November 1, 2021
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.
 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 Oct, 2021)
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Still running during COVID?
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Anything Activity
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Depends on the activity!
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Open
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Yes - 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 each week - come if you fancy.
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Book Club One
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1st Monday of the month
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FULL
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Yes – ZOOM or at library
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Books
“Any book” book club
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Dependent on availability
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FULL
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Yes – ZOOM or outside only
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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 |
To be determined |
OPEN |
Yes on-line or in person - to be determined |
Cycling
All levels |
Monday 9 am |
OPEN |
Yes |
Dinner Out
women & men
couples & singles |
Once a month |
OPEN |
Yes |
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Golf
“Please don’t laugh at me golf club!”
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3rd Wednesday of every month
June – Oct
(3 PM Heritage Woods)
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OPEN
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Yes – June – Oct only - Outdoors & depending on COVID restrictions
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| Knitting & Crochet |
2nd Tuesday |
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 - as long as COVID restrictions allow patio/ restaurant dining
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Lunch Out - Sue
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3rd Thursday
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OPEN
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Following all COVID restrictions.
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Movies
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Last Wednesday of month
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OPEN
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On Hold until after COVID
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Walking
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Wednesdays 9 am
Meet at tennis courts by the pool on King Street
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OPEN
Just show up
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Yes
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| Walking |
Weekends
Saturday at 3 pm
Old Town |
OPEN |
Yes |
| Watercolour Wednesday |
Wednesday 3-5 pm |
OPEN |
Yes - by Zoom |
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