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P.O. Box 56439 - Riverside, CA 92517
Tuesday September 7th, 2010  
INTEREST GROUPS
We have quite a variety of interest groups, offering recreation for everyone: a new or old hobby to pursue, a talent to discover, or a sport or a game to master. If you do not find your interests listed here let us know. We can always create a new group if enough interest for it exists among the members. Let us know what your hobbies and other interests are. Contact our Interest Group Coordinator.
Phone numbers and addresses for Interest Group meetings are not listed here for privacy concerns. Please check your Newsletter or Directory for hosts' addresses. Non-members, or members who do not have a newsletter available please contact our Interest Group Coordinator, who will provide you with the information you need.
 
Below is a listing of our current interest groups and the times they usually meet

 

Our Current interest groups

 

 

Our Interest Groups can be divided into three categories:

Capers and Creativity

Food and Fun

Playing Games

 

Information about Individual Groups Below:

Blue   --- General information about the interest group

Green --- Use the e-mail contact to get details about a group’s upcoming meeting.

(Note: During the summer months many Interest Groups do not meet.)

 

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Capers and Creativity

 

 

Book Review, Daytime

 

This group meets the third Monday of the month at 10 a.m. at a member’s home.

Contact our Interest Group Coordinator for more information.

 

Book Review, Evening

 

The evening book group also meets in a member’s home on the third Monday of the month, but at 7 p.m.. The host has the option of choosing the book. Come and join us. It will become your favorite night out! If you have not finished the book yet, come out anyway. You will still enjoy the discussions and the friendship!

Contact our Interest Group Coordinator for more information.

 

Creative Expressions

 

The Creative Expressions discussion group meets on the fourth Thursday of the month to discuss interesting topics. If you have a subject you would like us to explore, feel free to bring it along! We meet at a different restaurant each month so we can have breakfast with our discussions.

Contact our Interest Group Coordinator for more information.

 

Money Group

 

A Money Group is like a book club, but without books. It is a bunch of friends who get together on a regular basis to talk about financial matters. At one meeting, we might talk about getting the right life insurance; at another, paying for our children/grand-children’s college education or figuring out how to quit quibbling with your partner over spending habits. The point of a Money Group is to learn about and discuss your financial life.

Contact our Interest Group Coordinator for more information.

 

REEL Day Out

 

Come join us for a fun afternoon at the movies, and an optional lunch with movie discussion afterwards. This group meets on the last Saturday of each month Due to changing movie schedules the decision on what to see and where is made only the day before (Friday) by the hostess of the month. They meet in the lobby one half hour before the start of the show. Bobbie and Fran are chairing this popular group.

Contact our Interest Group Coordinator for more information.

 

Scrap Booking

 

The Scrapbooking Group meets on the third Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon. Just bring your photos and we can map out a plan that works best for you! From digital albums to pocket page albums to traditional scrapbooking, there’s something for everyone!

Contact our Interest Group Coordinator for more information.

 

Sit and Stitch

The Sit and Stitch Group works on anything requiring a needle or a crochet hook. We usually meet on the third Tuesday of the month from 9 a.m. to noon for stitching and conversation.

Contact our Interest Group Coordinator for more information.

 

TNT (Travel & Tours Group)

 

This is a group for those who like to travel or who like to dream about it.

Contact our Interest Group Coordinator for more information.

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Food and Fun

 

 

In-Home Gourmet Dinner

 

Our Gourmet Club now has two groups who enjoy homemade gourmet meals each month. We take turns meeting in members’ homes, usually on the third Saturday of the month. If you would like to join a group—or just visit—please call Roberta.

Contact our Interest Group Coordinator for more information.

 

Lunch Bunch I

 

Lunch Bunch-I is very popular. They reserve a table for the third Thursday of the month at different local restaurants and just meet and eat.

Contact our Interest Group Coordinator for more information.

 

Lunch Bunch II

 

Valerie is currently the organizer of Lunch Bunch II.

Contact our Interest Group Coordinator for more information.

 

“Soup, Etc.”

 

Does a gourmet luncheon once a month sound good to you?  You are invited to join our interest group. Members prepare homemade “gourmet” lunch fare and take turns hosting the group in their home.  We meet on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 11:30 a.m. Contact Roberta if you’re interested in this group.

Contact our Interest Group Coordinator for more information.

 

Wine Tasting

 

This is a very relaxed group.We meet at members’ houses at a date determined by the host. The host decides on the theme for the wines and purchases them. Guests bring a heavy appetizer and pay the host $10 p.p. to pay for the wine. A group of great friends, who love sampling wines and good food. Make sure the group leader has your email address (preferably) or your phone number, so we can advise you of last minute events.We welcome new tasters anytime! Contact Anja to be added to the roster.

Contact our Interest Group Coordinator for more information.

 

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Playing Games

 

Bridge II, Evening

 

This group meets at private homes on the second Saturday of the month at 7:30 p.m..

Contact our Interest Group Coordinator for more information.

 

Bridge III, Evening

 

Couples Bridge III meets the fourth Friday of the month.

Contact our Interest Group Coordinator for more information.

 

Last Thursday Bridge, Daytime

 

This group plays on the last Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. at the Canyon Crest Country Club.

Contact our Interest Group Coordinator for more information.

 

Saturday Night Bunko (mixed) *

 

This mixed group meets occasionally on a Saturday night.

Contact our Interest Group Coordinator for more information.

 

Bunko I *

 

Bunko I meets the second Wednesday of the month.

Contact our Interest Group Coordinator for more information.

 

Bunko II *

 

Bunko II normally meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. sharp.

Contact our Interest Group Coordinator for more information.

 

Mah Jongg

 

The Mah Jongg group gets together every Tuesday evening. The events are held at rotating homes.The game begins at 7:00 p.m. and finishes no later than 10:00 p.m. Each week members are notified about who will host the next game. Light refreshments are served. We are always looking for additional players and are happy to instruct those who would like to learn a fun game and meet additional Newcomers Club members. Come each week or just once in a while. You are always welcome! .

Contact our Interest Group Coordinator for more information.

 

 

Tennis Anyone?

 

Tennis meets monthly. We have tennis parties. Yoga is on our list also.

Contact our Interest Group Coordinator for more information.

 

Hiking

 

The Hikers group meets monthly. The hikes are around Riverside so you can see our beautiful city while exercising. Yoga is on our list also.

Contact our Interest Group Coordinator for more information.

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General Note:

Current Riverside Newcomers Club members may attend any and all groups at any time. Prospective new members may attend one event before joining. RSVP’s are requested for most groups.

 

Note to current RNNC members:

If you need more information about a meeting or group, please consult your newsletter, call the group leader or email the Interest Group Coordinator.

 

Note to prospective or new RNNC members:

If you have any questions about a group, or if you would like to attend a meeting before you decide if you would like to join Riverside Newcomers, email our Membership Recruitment Chair. We will be happy to help you, give you the information you need and/or have the interest group leader contact you.

 

 
*) What is Bunko?
If you still have questions or suggestions regarding the interest groups, please contact our Interest Group Coordinator.
 
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