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Activities - Get Involved

The Newcomers Club of Oak Park & River Forest, Illinois is always looking for new members.  If you're interested or want more information e-mail Julie Kantor.  The interests of the members set the activities of the Newcomers Club. The following list reflects some of the activities planned for the Club this year.

FAMILY ACTIVITIES

Bring your kids and join with other members for fun times at holiday events, plays, circuses and many other outings for the entire family. E-mail Jennifer McNulty.

 

PLAYGROUP

Your children can interact with playmates of varying ages in a non-structured environment. The playgroup meets year-round on Mondays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and is perfect for moms and kids and/or new moms and babies. The group meets at the United Lutheran Church Nursery (located at Greenfield & Ridgeland in Oak Park) from September to May, and at local parks from June to August - see calendar for information. Email Katey Mokelke or Sarah Roberts.

SOCIAL EVENTS

Each year we schedule events for the entire Club to get together to socialize. These have included wine and cheese parties, holiday parties, candlelight bowls, a murder mystery dinner and a silent auction. Email Joanne Mannhaupt.

 

BOOK CLUB

Do you love to read the latest bestseller? This group provides great motivation with monthly meetings which include interesting conversation and a fun evening out. Email Beth Niemann.

COURTESY/ MEALS IN NEED

We arrange meals for members who are celebrating a new birth or are mourning the loss of a loved one. Email Beth Vlerick.

 

PHILANTHROPY

We help local charities with various activities, such as clothing and food drives and meals for the homeless. It's a great way to meet other members and make a difference in our community. Email Sarah Stein