Interest Groups
| Activity | Description | Time/Location |
| Needlework | Bring along any kind of needlework (knitting, crochet, quilting,
even hemming) and work on it while you visit with other Newcomers. We hold a few special events during the year such as a holiday potluck,
winter soup and salad luncheon, and a spring potluck luncheon in
May. |
12:30 P.M. the 3rd Tuesday of the month (year-round) in members’ homes. |
| Friday Morning Book Club | We enjoy reading and discussing a wide variety of books chosen by our members. Formal book discussions are held September through April. New books are chosen in May for the following year and we meet informally (usually in a book store) during the summer months. |
9:30 A.M. the 2nd Friday of the month in members’ homes, local libraries or book stores. |
| Discover Iowa | Would you like to get out and see a little piece of Iowa with other Newcomers? This group meets once a month for tours and daytrips to interesting places close to Des Moines. | Meets the 4th Friday of the month. Times and locations may vary. |
| Lunch Bunch | We meet once a month for lunch or some other type of activity. The hostess plans the activity which can range from a salad luncheon at someone’s home, to an English Tea, to lunch at a local restaurant. Come join us for a break from your everyday routine! | 12:30 P.M. the 3rd Friday of the month from September – May. |
| Playgroups | Are you looking for playmates for your little ones and some adult conversation for yourself? Newcomers is forming playgroups that will meet once a week either at members’ homes or with outings to local parks and children’s attractions. We’d love to have you join us! | Time and locations will vary. |
| Out on the Town | Couples/singles/guests get together once a month for a casual day/night out on the town. | Time and locations will vary. |
| Ladies' Night Out | This group meets once a month for an evening out. Join us for good food, friends, and FREEDOM! | Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at various locations . |
| Saturday Evening Potluck | Come join us for a fun evening for couples or singles - a great way to make new friends! Minimal cost, no set commitment. Come when you can - host when you are able. | Meets the 2nd Saturday of the month in members' homes. |
