Luncheons

Typically, NCC sponsors a luncheon every month except January and July.  The luncheons are held in different restaurants throughout the Metropolitan Des Moines area and are open to members as well as prospective members. This very popular activity brings old and new friends together to enjoy a variety of cuisines as well as to hear speakers from all walks of life.

Time/Location: Usually held the 1st Wednesday of the month. The location is announced in the NCC newsletter, and the RSVP due date is on each reservation form.

 

2024 NCC Luncheon
11:00 Social / 12:00 Lunch

Location

Program

January 2024

No Luncheon

 

February 7, 2024

St Kilda Collective
333 5th St
West Des Moines IA

Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) 
Joyce McDonnell, NCC member

March 6, 2024

Glen Meadows Retirement Com 
850 S 60th St Bldg 1000
West Des Moines IA

Medical Marijuana
Cat Steward, Marketing Coordinator
Bud & Mary’s Dispensary

April 3, 2024

Events Center West
1701 25th St

West Des Moines IA

Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Krista Martinez, Sr Business Innovation Consultant, EMC Insurance

May 1, 2024

Jasper Winery
2400 George Flagg Pkwy
Des Moines IA

Proper Way to Taste Wine

June 5, 2024

Embassy Club West
520 Market St
West Des Moines IA

NCC website demonstration

July 2024

No Luncheon

 

August 7, 2024
2:30 - 5:00 PM

The Hall
111 S 11th St Ste 200
West Des Moines IA

Cocktails and light appetizers
Cards and games

September 4, 2024

The Rewind Hotel
6075 Mills Civic Pkwy
West Des Moines IA

Presidents recognition

October 2, 2024

A H Blank Golf Course
808 County Line Rd
Des Moines IA

Underground Railroad
WDM Historical Society

November 6, 2024

Glen Oaks Country Club
1401 Glen Oaks Dr
West Des Moines IA

Style Show
White House Black Market

December 4, 2024

Wakonda Club
3915 Fleur Dr
Des Moines IA

Dowling High School Choir

 

Coffees

Coffees, another very popular NCC event, are held every month except February and August.  They are held in various public locations as well as in members’ homes.  This gathering gives new members another opportunity to meet new friends and to learn more about the area. 

Day/Location: The 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10 am. The location is announced in the NCC newsletter.