Book Club
The Book Club meets monthly on the second Thursday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Whoever recommends the book then leads the discussion on the book.
Contact: Joy Lutz
Interest Groups
The Graduate Newcomer Club offers a number of activities to bring members together with similar interests. Interest Groups meet at various times and places as determined by the Interest Group Coordinator and participation is available to all members. Anyone interested in creating a new Interest Group is welcome to do so with Board approval and identification of a designated coordinator.
Graduate Newcomer Club members are also welcome to participate in Special Interest Groups sponsored by the Newcomer Club of the Foothills provided that there is adequate capacity to accommodate them.
The 2023/2024 Interest Groups are as follows: (Click on the Interest Group title for the latest information on the group)
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Bridge Group
Bridge is held at the KK Activity Center the 2nd & the 4th Wednesday of the month. The novice and intermediate groups have been combined with the novice group being comfortable playing with the intermediate group. Bridge is a very successful activity.
Contact: Audrey Astar 864-382-0040
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Dinner for Six (or Eight)
Expect an evening of gracious hospitality and delightful conversation. The host will provide the main entrée and beverages. Guests provide an appetizer or dessert to complement the evening's menu. Six dinners will be scheduled throughout the year. Couples and singles are warmly welcomed.
Contact: Pam Coldren
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Dinner Out Group
Dinner Out is open to all Graduate Newcomers that wish to participate. The group meets approximately four times a year at a location designated by the group coordinator.
Contact: Roberta McCaw
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Hand and Foot
The group will meet the 4th Tuesday of the month, 12:30 – 4:30 pm. Four hands are played twice. Winners of first hand play winners of other teams, losers play losers of other teams. Members sign up to host at their home and a schedule is set up for the year.
Contact: Belinda Bailey
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International Dinner
The International Dinner Group is a "pot luck" dinner featuring cuisine from around the world. The food is creative, delicious, different, and the fellowship is always great.
Contact: Ruth Payne
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Ladies' Lunch Bunch
The Ladies' Lunch Bunch meets on the second Thursday of each month at different restaurants and on different days and times. The goal of the group is for fellowship, fun, camaraderie, conversation and, of course, eating well.
Contact: PJ Daniels
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Ladies Night Off (AKA / Men Cooking)
This is generally a dinner for six with a twist. The twist is that the men prepare and serve the entire meal, including making certain the ladies are not without refreshments. One person will be assigned to prepare the appetizers and salad, another, the dessert, while the host does the entrée. What do the ladies do? Well, it's their night off so they get to sit and visit while being waited upon. Culinary expertise is not a requirement and screw-ups make it fun.
Contact: Gary Coldren
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Mah-Jongg
Mah-Jongg is a game that challenges your mental agility. It is played with tiles and requires three or four players per table. One advantage of this game is that you play as an individual and beginners and more advanced players can play together. Once you learn this game, you will find it quite addictive.
| Contact: | Experienced | Karen Hublou | ||
| Beginners | Joyce Driscoll |
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If you have an idea for a new Interest Group please contact