Seacoast Newcomers Club


“The blooming spring is the smile of the ever-joyful nature.” – Debasish Mridha

About Us

Welcome to the Seacoast Newcomers Club!

Did you just retire?  Recently move to "the neighborhood"?  Become an empty nester?  Are you looking to make friends, find a place to volunteer or want to explore all this amazing area has to offer?  That is why we are here! Seacoast Newcomers Club (SNC) can help you with all of that!  We are a social group with a charitable and educational interests that’s been in the Seacoast for more than 50 years.  We are more than 250 women who enjoy making friends, spending time together, giving back to our communities and learning about the history, art, culture and opportunities in the Seacoast area.

Meet Us

Please join usfor one of our member Coffees! We meet at 9:30 am on the second Thursday of October through April (skipping December due to the Holiday Luncheon) at the Kittery Community Center. Located at 120 Rogers Road, Kittery, Maine, the Community Center is not far from the Kittery traffic circle.  On-site, free parking is available.

Not a member yet? No problem, we'd love to see you! This free in-person event is open to all members and guests.  It is a great way to meet some of us and get some in-person information about the club.

No registration required for guests. However

we do ask members to preregister when invitations are sent out and are encouraged to help the Coffee Chair when they can.

Members Enjoying Club Activities

Special Interest Groups (list below), luncheons, Special Programs and more.  Come join the fun & make memories!


Please note SNC wellness policy for all our events.

From the Presidents -

“When I was house hunting on the Seacoast, my daughter-in-law treated me to a pedicure. I got to chatting with a wonderful, friendly woman sitting next to me. When she heard we were moving here to be near family she spoke glowingly about the Seacoast Newcomers Club. So the next Spring (we Wintered in Florida at the time) I looked into it. Now for several years I’ve been on the board in various roles and engage in all sorts of activities. Through the Club I’ve met some of my very best friends.” – Joyce, President 2022-23

 “Before moving to Exeter, I changed homes, states and countries 18 times.  As an Air Force spouse, I am well versed in looking for connections, finding friends and learning about the history, culture and fun available where I live.   That’s why Newcomers was a perfect match for me.  I joined in 2020, just as COVID was locking us into our homes.  Despite the odds, I made connections through Zoom coffee chats, online happy hours and outdoor activities like kayaking and aerobic walking.  Three years later, I am the new president of the club and have enjoyed volunteering locally, leading a team for club luncheons, going to various art programs, wine tastings and lectures as well as snowshoeing, walking, playing canasta and visiting local breweries.  I do not have enough fingers to count the friends I have made.” – Paige, President 2023-24

We would love to have you join our group!  There are tons of activities to choose from- bunco, cribbage, coffees with speakers, historical house tours are just a few.  You can volunteer in activities that support our charity of the year or join the Low Tiders special interest group for beach clean-up.  We have a book club, Breakfast Buddies, and wine tastings. 

 


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 You can explore the Seacoast area with programs.  Perhaps a guided tour of the Currier Museum of Art or the Pepperell House?  Just this past year we enjoyed three luncheons at restaurants in Durham, North Hampton and Rye.We have eaten, read, kayaked, skied, golfed and most importantly laughed.  Can’t find the thing you are looking for?  Then Newcomers will support you in starting a new special interest group like the Knitting connection and Mexican Train did just this year!

One of the best things about Seacoast Newcomers Club that you can be a member for years and years.  There is no term limit and we all benefit from the continuity and connections of the women around us.  Please sign up today or come to one of our monthly coffees as a guest and check us out!  We would love to meet you.  I will be there!   And again, welcome to the Seacoast area!

Membership Benefits

As a Seacoast Newcomers Club member, you can:

  • Access the Members Only area of this website. On the site you will find lots of information about club activities and events. You  will be able to use our Member Directory to connect with your new friends.

  • Sign up and participate in our many group activities. These include Special Programs, luncheons, coffees and any of the more focused Special Interest Groups, we call "SIGs" (see list below). 

  • Learn about and support our selected Community Service. This is a small, non-profit organization we donate to through optional raffles and with a portion of our annual club dues.

  • Download a free App to your smartphone. You will be able to take the member directory, event calendar and other SNC information along with you.


Join Us Today

Whether you are new to the Seacoast area or are a long-time resident, we welcome women who are looking to enjoy new friendships while sharing your favorite interests and nurturing new ones.

Membership year goes from September 1st to August 31st - but you can join us anytime for year around activities. Renewals open on August 16th. Please click here for online registration and join the fun!

 




Special Interest Groups

Our Special Interest Groups ("SIGs") are member-run groups that host a variety of activities and events. These may occur during the day, evenings or on weekends. Some events include spouses or partners*.

An activity missing you'd like to organize? No problem! We are always open for fun things to do.


Aerobic Walking - Walk and talk with friends along Seacoast pathways
Book Club-A World of Stories - Read and discuss a variety of books
Breakfast Buddies - Break bread at local restaurants with the group
Canasta - Wild cards and big points = fun in this unpredictable card game
Cribbage - Strategic, sure, join a group whose goal is to have fun
Foodies & Friends - Activities with friends who enjoy cooking - based on the theme du jour (April 2024)
Golf - Get out on the course with women of all levels for a fun round
Kayaking - For those who love to be on the waterways and paddle around, this is it!
Lunch Bunch - Gathering for a monthly lunch with members at a local restaurant
Mexican Train* - All aboard for a fun and entertaining variation of dominoes (spouses optional)
Snowshoeing & Cross-Country Skiing - Tread on pathways along the Seacoast; great winter activities with friends
The Low Tiders - Outdoor adventures, exercise, socializing & giving back, all while enjoying the beaches
Tours and Tastings - Daytime local adventures around the Seacoast
Travelogue - Sharing members' national and international travel experiences
Walking in Exeter - Walk and talk with friends in beautiful Exeter
Wine Tasting* - An evening of tasting wines and sharing appetizers (spouses optional)
 "Pop-up" Activities - One-time activities for members. Everyone encouraged to suggest & arrange these fun meet-ups!

SNC Wellness Policy

For all SNC events, programs, and special interest groups, PLEASE stay home if you are not feeling well, especially if you have flu-like symptoms, including headache, fever, aches, or coughing.

Members must wait a full ten days after testing positive before returning to any SNC function!

MOST IMPORTANT!  If you participate in any SNC event and become sick in the following 24-hour period, PLEASE inform the hostess and the people you were in contact with.


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