Club Activities

The Newcomers Club of New Canaan offers a wide variety of activities including cocktail parties, gourmet groups, children’s activities, sports groups, book clubs, scrapbooking parties and more. Participating in our many club activities is a great way to make new friends with common interests and get involved in our wonderful town. And if you have an idea for a new activity or would like to become an activity leader, we welcome you to put your creative energy to work. If interested please see our section “Become a Leader or Start Your Own Activity” or for a complete list of current activities click below or use the scroll bar.

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Social Events

The Newcomers Club of New Canaan is one of the most active Newcomers organizations in the country. If you talk to anyone in town you will probably hear them say they met some of their closest friends through the Newcomers Club.

International Coffee - Ladies Night Out 03/25/2010 7:00 PM
Cocktails at the Roger Sherman Inn 03/25/2010 8:00 PM
International Coffee - Morning Coffee 04/21/2010 9:30 AM

Children's Activities

New Canaan is a very family-friendly town and our Newcomers Club is no exception! We organize activities and provide numerous resources for new families. The Children's Activities team focuses on creating fun events for children ages newborn to five. We also organize playgroups for children ages newborn to three. This Fall, playgroups will start the week of September 14th. Sign up now to meet like-minded Moms and enjoy the occasional Mom's Night Out. Discover Fairfield County as we visit local attractions with our kids, mingle at monthly social gatherings for the entire family and learn about New Canaan Pre-Schools during our bi-annual Pre-School Forum. Please click on any of the activities below to learn more, to join or to RSVP.

Bouncing Bears at New Canaan YMCA 03/15/2010 9:45 AM
All Aboard! 04/23/2010 9:30 AM

Cooking & Dining

Get ready for some great food, friends and fun! Whether you enjoy trying new recipes or dining out, these fun groups are a great opportunity to do both and also meet new people.

Appetizers and Dessert Class @ Kitchen's by Dean 03/18/2010 6:45 PM
Couples Gourmet 03/20/2010 7:30 PM
Out to Lunch Bunch 04/14/2010 1:30 PM

Sports & Recreation

Whether you like to play sports or watch them, you are in the right place. Come join us on the track, field, court, course or local watering hole!

Arts & Leisure

From Men's Poker Night to Chick Flick Night to Scrapbooking there should be something for everyone in Arts and Leisure.

Charity Events

Through the Ways and Means committee, the Newcomers Club of New Canaan raises funds throughout the year to support local charities. This committee’s role involves planning and hosting small and large fundraising events.

Board Nominations

Each February the process of nominating the following year's board begins. Active newcomers members may nominate themselves or other members for various positions on the board.

Become a Leader or Start Your Own Activity

Activity leaders are always needed. It’s a great way to get involved and meet new people! Please click on the link below to contact us if you are interested in leading an activity and/or would like to start your own activity. We are currently looking for leaders for the following activities or groups: Couples Paddle Tennis, Cross Country Skiing, Expecting Moms Group, Men’s Paddle Tennis, Men’s Tennis, Stroller Walkers and Waveny Walkers.

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