SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS - 2011-2012
Beading Club
Get together with fellow "Beaders" to share beading ideas and show off your jewelry creations! This newly created club is open to all levels of beaders, with lessons available for those who need to learn the basics, as well as intricate design techniques for the more advanced beaders, The club meets the 4th Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m. at the Lancaster Bead Works, with advance registration made by contacting one of the leaders.
Book Club
Catch up on the latest "good reads" followed by lively discussion. Meets monthly on the third Thursday at 1:00 p.m. at the Lititz Library to review and discuss a chosen book. A list of selected books is published at the beginning of the year. Contact the group leader to participate and to receive the book list.
Dinner Club
Meet up with old friends and make new friends while enjoying dinner in each other's homes. Meets on the second Saturday each month at 7:00 p.m. in groups of 8 to 10. Monthly menus are planned by a committee and assembled in a cookbook to be purchased in October. Each couple/single brings a prepared dish from the cookbook (assigned by the hostess). All expenses are shared at the end of the evening. In order to become a member of Dinner Club, one must register to host one dinner. Contact any group leader for more info or to join.
Dining Around Town
Couples and/or singles get together several times a year to sample various restaurants in the Lancaster area. Dates and places will be listed in the current issue of the N&N Newsletter. Contact group leader each time to be included.
Garden Club
Share gardening tips, make creative holiday arrangements, visit beautiful gardens, and learn from our Master Gardener! The Garden Club is scheduled to meet monthly on the third Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.; however, dates and times may vary due to planned trips, holiday schedules, and planting seasons. Always check the N&N newsletter for monthly dates and times - RSVP accordingly.
Knitters
Learn to knit from a "pro" or just work on your current knitting project with this group. All levels of knitters are welcome. Meet monthly in members' homes on the first Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. Contact group leader each month to RSVP.
Ladies Canasta
Refresh your Canasta skills with other ladies. Meets each month on the fourth Monday at 1:00 p.m. in members' homes. Light snacks are provided by the hostess. Contact the group leader each time to be included.
Lunch Bunch
Enjoy visiting different area restaurants and making new friends over lunch. Meets monthly on the fourth Wednesday at noon (unless there is a change due to holiday schedules). Check N&N Newsletter for exact date and restaurant location. Contact group leader by deadline to sign up to attend each month.
Miscellaneous Merriment
The name of this social group says it all! Open to couples and singles, activities this year will include a road rally, martini party, high tea, cookie exchange, holiday travels through Lancaster, plus more. Events will be listed in the N&N Newsletter. Contact group leader each time to sign up.
Not So Serious Bridge
Whether just learning, rusty, or a seasoned player, all are welcome for enjoyment in a noncompetitive atmosphere. Bridge meets monthly on the second Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. in members' homes. Contact the hostess listed in the N&N Newsletter each month to RSVP.
Serendipity
This is a popular group that takes trips to museums, historical sights, designer show houses, NYC trips, occasional overnights and, of course, shopping excursions, among other things. Meets the first Monday of each month at 10:00 a.m. in members' homes to plan upcoming outings and to enjoy coffee and light refreshments. The meeting date may vary occasionally due to holiday schedules. Contact the hostess listed in the N&N Newsletter each month to RSVP.
Wine-N-More
Learn about different wines in a casual, friendly manner with this wine-tasting group. Group meets three times during the year in members' homes or at an outside location. Members bring food to share; expenses for wine and supplies are divided among attendees. Check the N&N Newsletter for dates and locations and be aware of RSVP deadlines.
World Tour
Dinner Club for singles and couples to enjoy food of various cultures. Group meets three times a year in members' homes. Food may be prepared by members from chosen recipes or catered. Costs are shared by those attending. Check the N&N Newsletter for dates and location. Contact the group leader each time to sign up.