Newcomers of Grand Rapids, MI

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Newcomers of Grand Rapids, MI

Newcomers of Grand Rapids, MINewcomers of Grand Rapids, MINewcomers of Grand Rapids, MI
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All-Member Gatherings


We have monthly gatherings open to all members and prospective members from September through May. Each month we'll meet somewhere different and have a program; some might include an activity, some might include a speaker. In December, we have our Holiday Luncheon and in May we have our Spring Luncheon. No matter what the month, we enjoy getting together as a group, seeing our friends, meeting new ones and having fun!

September 11, 2023 - our kickoff meeting

Welcome to All!

Lunch and Conversation

Lunch and Conversation

We met at Roselle Park's Community Room to start our new year. Pictured is Shirley (Secretary), Julia (Hospitality) and Julia (Co-President). Fabulous job, ladies and to all who contributed!

Lunch and Conversation

Lunch and Conversation

Lunch and Conversation


We had lunch, got to know some new members and got reacquainted with friends. 

Who Knew?!!

Lunch and Conversation

Shirley makes fabric pieces that are put together in stunning quilts


Our program was "Hidden Talents" - some of our members showcased their hobbies and skills in an area that they enjoy and is meaningful for them. We loved learning new things about our friends. We certainly have some very talented members! See below...

Shirley makes fabric pieces that are put together in stunning quilts

This Nantucket Basket was made by Cindy, who told us about the very interesting way it's done

Shirley makes fabric pieces that are put together in stunning quilts

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This Nantucket Basket was made by Cindy, who told us about the very interesting way it's done

This Nantucket Basket was made by Cindy, who told us about the very interesting way it's done

This Nantucket Basket was made by Cindy, who told us about the very interesting way it's done

Bonnie showed us a photo of her 1st prize mini flower arrangment for the Kent Garden Club

This Nantucket Basket was made by Cindy, who told us about the very interesting way it's done

This Nantucket Basket was made by Cindy, who told us about the very interesting way it's done

Marsha invented a game called The Braidel Game & she wrote a book about self-discovery through art

Marsha invented a game called The Braidel Game & she wrote a book about self-discovery through art

Marsha invented a game called The Braidel Game & she wrote a book about self-discovery through art

Mary Kay has a dog sitting business (Dog Grandma!)

Marsha invented a game called The Braidel Game & she wrote a book about self-discovery through art

Marsha invented a game called The Braidel Game & she wrote a book about self-discovery through art

Dorothy showed us her Creative Memories album & talked to us about being an election worker

Marsha invented a game called The Braidel Game & she wrote a book about self-discovery through art

Dorothy showed us her Creative Memories album & talked to us about being an election worker

Ilene makes beautiful beaded jewelry!

Sue showed us how she created a book for her children with Story Worth

Dorothy showed us her Creative Memories album & talked to us about being an election worker

Sue showed us how she created a book for her children with Story Worth

Sue showed us how she created a book for her children with Story Worth

Sue showed us how she created a book for her children with Story Worth

Rod talked to us about his ham radio hobby

Sue showed us how she created a book for her children with Story Worth

Sue showed us how she created a book for her children with Story Worth

Julia demonstrated her skills with American Sign Language

Kathy spoke to us about hydroponic gardening she has done with elementary school children

Julia demonstrated her skills with American Sign Language

 

Chris showed us her beautiful watercolor paintings!

Kathy spoke to us about hydroponic gardening she has done with elementary school children

Julia demonstrated her skills with American Sign Language

Kathy spoke to us about hydroponic gardening she has done with elementary school children

Kathy spoke to us about hydroponic gardening she has done with elementary school children

Kathy spoke to us about hydroponic gardening she has done with elementary school children

Polly shared photos of flowers from several of her beautiful flower beds!

Polly shared photos of flowers from several of her beautiful flower beds!

Kathy spoke to us about hydroponic gardening she has done with elementary school children

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It was a wonderful way to start the year!

Polly shared photos of flowers from several of her beautiful flower beds!

October 9, 2023, 5:30pm All-Member Gathering

October 9, 2023, 5:30pm All-Member Gathering

Polly shared photos of flowers from several of her beautiful flower beds!

October 9, 2023, 5:30pm All-Member Gathering

We will have a speaker from the Michigan Forestry Company talk to us about maximizing the potential of a homeowner's woodlot. Contact us for details!

A look back at 2022-2023

May 2023

April 10, 2023

April 10, 2023

Our annual Spring Luncheon was the perfect way to wrap up another successful Newcomers year!  

April 10, 2023

April 10, 2023

April 10, 2023

Newcomers members enjoyed a nice meal at Gravity Taphouse Grille and were treated to a talk from Andy Albright, from the Cascade Fire Department. 

March 13, 2023

April 10, 2023

March 13, 2023

March's meeting was held at the wonderful restaurant, Euro Bistro. Brandi Grimmer from Age Management of West Michigan was our speaker. She talked to us about foods that contribute to inflammation, one of the leading causes of poor health issues. It was very informative and eye-opening! Brandi is pictured here on the left, with this month's raffle winner!

February 13, 2023

February 13, 2023

February 13, 2023

We had a wonderful presentation from Laura Rancour from Wild Birds Unlimited that included what types of food local birds eat and the best bird feeders to use.  At the end of the meeting, one of our members won a door prize!

January 9, 2023

February 13, 2023

February 13, 2023

Our first meeting in 2023 was at Red Lobster, where we had lunch and played bingo. Congratulations to our 

bingo winners!

December 2022

February 13, 2023

December 2022

Our holiday luncheon was a wonderful way to celebrate the season with our Newcomers friends!

November 14, 2022

September 12, 2022

November 14, 2022

In November, we met at Eastern Floral, where Megen (right) gave us a demonstration on how to make a fabulous fall arrangement. One lucky member got to take it home!

October 10, 2022

September 12, 2022

November 14, 2022

October's meeting was again at Cascade Library, where Deputy Omar Dieppa talked to us about crime trends in our area and how to stay safe. Deputy Dieppa is pictured here with our 

Vice-President.

September 12, 2022

September 12, 2022

September 12, 2022

September started our Newcomers year off, with a meeting at Cascade Library.  This fun social event was a time to say hello to friends, renew our memberships, welcome new members and 

sign up for activities. 


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