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NEWCOMER FRIENDS OF GREATER PLANO Special Interest Activity Groups
Newcomer Friends of Greater Plano
ACTIVITY GROUPS
Welcome
Activity Groups help us foster friendships through the social connections we share with each other.
Check out the many activities Newcomer Friends of Greater Plano - NFGP, offers.
❖Potential members are encouraged to “try out” NFGP Activities for 30 days. Just contact our Activity
Coordinator at nfgpactivities@gmail.com for more information.
❖NFGP Members should check the monthly Activity Calendar and RSVP FOR EACH ACTIVITY THAT YOU
PLAN TO ATTEND. The Activity Leader for the activity you hope to attend will confirm your attendance
and send details.
We hope you will join us!
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NFGP ACTIVITY GROUPS
AFTER-PROGRAM LUNCH ART APPRECIATION
Each month after This is an opportunity to
our regular enjoy and appreciate
Program Meeting, great art and artists with
we meet for friends over conversation.
lunch at a Bring a copy/photo of
different one of your favorite
restaurant with paintings. The evening
old and new will begin with a viewing
NFGP friends. of a film and conclude
with a guided discussion
of the artists and their
works.
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NFGP ACTIVITY GROUPS
ARTS & LEISURE BUNCO LADIES
Each month we Want to play a silly dice
enjoy Museums, game and socialize a bit?
Musical Events, Come to bunco! No
Theater, Tours, experience necessary! Just
Local Interests - this be ready to roll the dice and
group is as varied chat with your NFGP friends.
as its members. The group meets the first
Thursday of the month at
members' homes. There is a
$5 ante with the total pool
split into 4 categories: Most
Buncos, Most Wins, Most
Losses, and Last Bunco.
NFGP ACTIVITY GROUPS
BOOK GROUPS
BOOKIES ONE, BOOKIES TOO NON-FICTION BOOK TALK
Bookies One and Meets every other month, on
Bookies Too, both the 4th Wednesday, starting in
meet on the third January. Our selections are
Monday of the month wide-ranging and exciting,
at the same time to we've read biographies,
review and discuss the memoirs, life experiences, real
same selected book, life drama, to name a few, and
but at a different our members can always be
location. Members counted on for a lively and
may choose the stimulating discussion. Non-
geographic location Fiction is not reference books
most convenient. or textbooks, as the saying
goes - "sometimes Fact is
stranger than Fiction". Come
on out and read with us.
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NFGP ACTIVITY GROUPS
BOOK GROUPS
BOOKIES, EVE BRIDGE
Meets monthly on the Finally ... a BRIDGE
4th Monday in the group!!!
evening using Zoom for This is a pilot activity
our online discussion. led by Bev Beck. The
Our selections are both pilot group will
Fiction and Non-Fiction. determine if/how the
activity moves
forward. Knowledge of
the game is required.
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NFGP ACTIVITY GROUPS
CANASTA GROUPS
CANASTA EVENING CANASTA
We play "Hand & Foot" Join us for a fun
canasta on the second evening of Canasta
Thursday and fourth and conversation.
Monday of each month in Knowledge of the
members' homes. If you game is required.
enjoy playing canasta in a Minimum 2 tables.
fun, casual setting with Host will determine
friends, come join us! number of tables. Play
Knowledge of the game starts at 6:30pm.
required. If you don't know
how to play, we offer
lessons.
If a member would like to learn to play canasta (also called Hand & Foot), please contact Toni Jenkins
for lessons: teejenkins@yahoo.com
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NFGP ACTIVITY GROUPS
CANASTA GROUPS
CANASTA COUPLES CASUAL CANASTA
Evening card play of This “Hand & Foot”
"Hand & Foot" canasta canasta group is for
for couples on the 4th those who have some
Thursday of each month knowledge of the
in members’ homes. game and are
Come join us, meet and interested in gaining
make new friends while more experience with
enjoying a fun game of play. Mentoring from
canasta. experienced players
help reinforce memory
of the rules and social
conversation keeps it
fun.
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NFGP ACTIVITY GROUPS
CANASTA GROUPS
REFRESHER CANASTA CARD MAKING
Once a member completes Would you like to make
lessons with Toni, but wants handmade greeting
more practice playing to feel cards? Scissors and the
confident enough to play with adhesive of your choice
one of the regular canasta are needed. All skill
groups, attending Refresher levels welcome. We
Canasta is recommended. This meet the 4th Friday of
activity group offers a canasta the month however the
instructor at every table to help date and day may vary.
remind players of the rules and We usually make 4 cards
strategies to become a more for $12 to cover other
confident canasta player. This is materials needed. Space
an enjoyable way to get is limited.
questions asked and make
mistakes without embarrassment.
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NFGP ACTIVITY GROUPS
DANCING DIVAS IT’S 5 O’CLOCK SOMEWHERE
Learn how to line dance in an It must be 5 o’clock
easy, fun, comfortable setting somewhere! That's
with a professional instructor. why we meet at
This is a private class for NFGP 4:30pm. If you are
members. Beginner and looking for fun
advanced levels welcome. conversation, lots of
Learn the Copperhead Road, laughter and a monthly
Tush Push, Cupid Shuffle, wine tasting, join our
Electric Slide and much more! Zoom Happy Hour
Get your boot-scootin' attitude every Friday.
on and come join us for a Grab your beverage of
morning of fun! A shoe secure choice and hang on to
to your foot that slides well on your glass. The
the floor is all you need. $5 per weekend is just
person, pay upon arrival. starting!!.
NFGP ACTIVITY GROUPS
FAMILY HISTORY FINDERS FORMING FRIENDSHIPS
We meet to talk about Forming Friendships is a
"old stuff"--history, group designed to help
crafts, clothing, NFGP ladies get to know
holidays, recipes, and develop meaningful
pictures, stories-- friendships with others
anything from the past. in the group. The idea is
We also talk about to enjoy and appreciate
current topics, each other in new ways
especially, new ways of by learning more about
finding descendants. one another through
designated
conversational topics
and questions..
NFGP ACTIVITY GROUPS
GAME NIGHT GOURMET GAMES
Singles and couples get Looking for a fun evening
together the first Saturday with friends, try this
of every month to eat, game night and potluck
laugh and talk while dinner party. Meets the
playing easy and fun 1st Friday or Saturday of
games. each month and is open
Everyone brings food to to singles and
share and we limit couples. We play easy to
participation to three tables learn light-hearted games
of 8 – each playing the while sharing our favorite
same game. foods.
During the COVID-19 crisis
we’ve switched to a game
we can play on Zoom – but
it’s still lots of fun.Most supplies are included and there is a small fee to cover the cost of materials.
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NFGP ACTIVITY GROUPS
GRAPE ESCAPE HAND MADE BY ME
This is a lively group Come and learn how to
that meets monthly make a fun new craft to
to try various wines keep or gift. There is a
provided by the different project every
hosts, with all month. Most supplies are
bringing food to included and there is a
share. It’s a party small fee to cover the
where wine lovers cost of materials.
and non-drinkers are
all welcome to enjoy
new friends, food,
and fun..
NFGP ACTIVITY GROUPS
HAPPY HIATUS HAPPY TAPPERS
Happy Hiatus is a A professional tap
socializing get dance instructor leads
together at the end of this private NFGP
the day, a relaxing class designed for
outing with friends, those who want to
usually from 4-6 pm. learn to tap dance or
We meet at improve tap skills in a
restaurants with great fun and comfortable
food and drink atmosphere.
specials. The venues
and dates will be
different each month..
NFGP ACTIVITY GROUPS
HEARTS & HANDS IN STITCHES
Will you give a bit of Flying needles and
your time to help chatting are the
others? Whether it’s order of the day for
fighting hunger at a this group. If you
local Food Pantry, or are new to the
meeting other area, or simply
community needs, this want to connect
activity group will give with all kinds of
you an opportunity to needle workers,
bring blessings to join us.
others. Meeting day
will differ due to needs
of the non-profit being
served..
NFGP ACTIVITY GROUPS
MAH JONGG GROUPS
LOFT MAH JONGG - MONDAY
(Lunch on Fourth Thursday) is We play every
a monthly get-together of Monday except
social women who enjoy the 4th Monday.
lunch at various local Lessons are
restaurants. Volunteers will offered several
choose the restaurant and times a year or
make a reservation for a whenever we
different location each have sufficient
month. Variety, delicious need.
food, and good conversation
are the spice of life for this
group..
NFGP ACTIVITY GROUPS
MAH JONGG GROUPS
$ MAH JONGG MAVENS 2 PLUS 2 (CANASTA &
Mah Jongg Mavens meets MAH JONGG 2 tables of Hand and Foot
the 2nd and 3rd Canasta plus 2 tables of Mah
Wednesday of each month. Jongg played simultaneously
Knowledge of the game is on the 4th Tuesday of each
required. Players need to month in a members’
come with “quarters, homes. On game day, each
Let’s Play!
dimes, nickels” ($4.00 attendee will play only the
total), and have the current game she signed up for,
Mah Jongg Card from the Canasta or Mah Jongg (not
National Mah Jongg both), so knowledge of only
League. the game to be played is
Stay Calm & Play Mah required. Join us for an
Jongg! enjoyable afternoon of games,
snacks and camaraderie!.
NFGP ACTIVITY GROUPS
MOVIE GROUPS
ONLINE COOKING with Chef Sharon MORNING MOVIE MADNESS
Easy to follow, fun cooking First run movies
instruction. Menu, recipes, contending for
list of ingredients and Academy Awards in a
utensils needed will be state-of-the-art
provided prior to the theater with luxury
class. You can choose to seating. Followed by
cook along with Chef Sharon lunch including movie
or take notes and cook later review either in the
if you prefer. theater or at a nearby
location chosen by
attendees..
NFGP ACTIVITY GROUPS
MOVIE GROUPS
EVENING MOVIE & REVIEW SENSATIONAL CINEMA
Friends gather online Join us for a
(Zoom) in a facilitated morning of
discussion of a interesting and
movie weekly on thought-
Tuesdays and provoking films
Thursdays. Movies are and lunch. We
viewed by individuals meet on the
prior to the discussion. second Monday
Movie selection is as morning of the
diverse as the guided month.
discussions including
various subjects, genres
and periods..
NFGP ACTIVITY GROUPS
RUMMIKUB! POETRY GALS
We’re bringing back a Each month we explore a
popular game of the different topic of poetry such
‘70s. It’s Rummikub! as Children's Poetry, Women
This is a tile game with Poets, Nature Poems, Holiday
aspects similar to the Poems, Types of Poetry,
gin rummy card game. Poetry Schools and
If you’ve ever played Movements,
Rummikub, you know Singers/Songwriters, etc.
how quick it is to learn Participants research and
and how much fun it is present a selected poem or
to play. No experience song and a brief biography of
required as the poet or explanation of a
instruction/coaching is selected topic. We meet on
provided. the first Monday of the month
at 10:00am..
NFGP ACTIVITY GROUPS
POTLUCK LUNCH SWEET & SAVORY POTLUCK DINNER
This is a fun casual This group of social
group that uses lunch diners is for singles
and social and couples.
conversation as a Gathering time will
great way to meet vary from month to
and make month as well as the
friends. Each attendee host home and
brings a food dish or possible theme.
dessert. Home Come mix, mingle
cooking is not and share your
required. Hosted in a favorite indulgent
different member’s cuisine and sample &
home each month. savor all the dishes
brought by others..
NFGP ACTIVITY GROUPS
PUT A SONG IN YOUR HEART TALES FROM ABROAD
Join our light hearted Each month a
choir and sing along designated presenter
with some well-known, will tell us about living
well-loved songs with in a foreign country
piano accompaniment. where she has had
No talent required, just extensive personal
a love of music. The experience. A “show
topic varies from month and tell” of items
to month. Whatever is from the country
chosen, the songs are along with snacks to
well known and easy to sample of tastes from
sing. Lyrics are provided that country will be
each month. The first featured. Join us- no
Tuesday of the month passport required!
from 10 a.m.-12 noon..
NFGP ACTIVITY GROUPS
WELCOME COFFEE WOMEN OF WORLDLY TASTE
All potential, new, Each month we
and established will enjoy lunch at
members, are a restaurant that
invited to join us for serves dishes from
this casual, monthly a particular
get-acquainted country or culture.
event. Come meet Come enjoy an
new friends in a opportunity to
small setting and explore
learn more about international
our club. cuisines with
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