Interest Groups
BOOK CLUB
The Book Club meets
in the evening once a month at Timothy's on Lakeshore Rd. The titles are
decided by all at the beginning of the year, and we choose someone new
each month to lead the discussion with a bit of research on the
author/plot etc. This is not a "serious" club where we
attempt new heights of interpretation, but the exchange of ideas is
always better when people share differing opinions! We also bring used
magazines and books to recycle amongst ourselves. This is an informal,
relaxed group who enjoy socializing.
BRIDGING THE GAP
For final year Newcomers and 1st & 2nd year Alumni, “Bridge the Gap” between leaving Newcomers and making new friends in Alumni.
Different social activities each month.
COFFEE
MORNINGS
Our monthly Coffee Mornings held on the third Thursday of each
month, September to June, are a great way to meet other newcomers in
the comfortable atmosphere of the hostess' home. Everyone is invited to
attend our monthly Coffee Mornings just bring along your coffee mug and
name tag.
COUPLE'S GOURMET
The Couples’ Gourmet is for people who enjoy entertaining, meeting new people and sharing the preparation of good meals.
Depending on the number of couples who agree to participate each month, we will meet in groups of 6 or 8 at a member’s home to share a gourmet meal with wine.
The composition of the groups will change each month and you will have a chance to share a good meal, good wine and good conversation with a variety of interesting newcomers.
CREATIVE WRITING
This group intends to provide a supportive environment for beginners or more experienced authors interested in exploring the written world. Each meeting will begin with a specific writing exercise designed to “hone our craft.”
In addition, throughout the year each writer will build a final short story in a genre that inspires them – whether it is biography, fiction or travel log.
FITNESS WALKING
The Group meets twice a week in the morning in downtown Oakville. This
walk follows a route along the lake and through the residential areas
and lasts about 45 minutes. We walk all year round, weather permitting,
no walking in torrential rain or snowstorms! We also take a break on
public holidays. Walkers of various fitness levels participate and
slower walkers are welcome. When the walk is completed, we regroup for
tea/coffee and a social time in the Town Square.
GARDENING CLUB
We meet once a month, Wednesday mornings, September through
November, March and April, and twice a month May through August.
Members take turns hosting, providing light refreshments. We usually have
a relevant topic, speaker, or project for each meeting, and a plant
exchange in the spring and fall. We also explore each other's gardens,
to gain a bit of knowledge with unfamiliar plants or help with
problems. There are some beautiful gardens, some "works in
progress", and some who just have balconies with planters. It’s a great way to learn about growing
conditions in a new area, while for those with brand new homes it’s an
economical way to stock up. This group is made up of alumni as well
as newcomers, so there’s
plenty of expertise to go around!
LAWN BOWLING CLUB
We meet from May until September and will be bowling at the Oakville Lawn Bowling Club (OLBC) at 111 King St. at Navy St.,
PO Box #69645, Oakville, ON L6J 7R4. The cost for full membership is only $100 per season.
This is a joint group between the Oakville Newcomers' and Alumni Club Members for singles or couples.
Free training and lessons for five days will be provided for new bowlers starting mid-May from Monday to Friday inclusive.
New bowlers must attend sessions. The only equipment the new bowlers must have is a pair of flat/smooth soled footwear with no heel and no treads.
New Bowlers are not required to join the OLBC until after completion of the free instruction.
The New Bowlers' Programme will be open to first and second year bowlers and will run on Friday mornings at 10 AM
from the opening of the season to the end of July.
A schedule will be provided for other OLBC events and social activities.
If you're looking to have fun, exercise and an opportunity to meet new people, then Lawn Bowling is for you.
LUNCH BUNCH
The Lunch Bunch meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month on our
culinary voyage in and around the Oakville
restaurants. We are all new to Oakville
from different parts of Canada
and abroad, we share many interesting stories and have lots of fun in
the process, everyone is welcome.
MEDITATION GROUP
This is an invitation for all you spiritually minded ladies to
escape the daily stresses and strains, to forget about the housework
and shopping and just switch off from the outside world for a short
while! Sound tempting? Why not join us for a relaxed morning of
friendly conversation and a peaceful guided meditation! The meeting is
on the second Tuesday of each month in the morning.
MUMS AND TOTS
This group is for moms and their children aged 0-5 (inclusive). We
are subdivided into several playgroups, most of which meet weekly at
our own homes or at parks and playgrounds. In addition, we plan two or
three activities for the entire group per month, such as library visits
followed by coffee, picnics and farm visits. Best of all, we have a
Mums' Night Out once per month, usually at a local restaurant, but
sometimes at a cooking class, private home, or wherever else takes our
fancy.
NIGHT @ THE MOVIES
This fun group meets once a month at night at the AMC theatre in Oakville. The
group decides on the movie to view when we meet and a lively conversation
and discussion often follows the movie.
PHOTO CLUB
Love taking photos? Want to get to know your camera better but have not had the time or the confidence?
Come and join the ONC Photo Group. We will meet once a month and through a series of topics aim to encourage all levels of photographers to
gain more familiarity with their camera's functions or learn to be more creative with picture composition in a supportive gathering.
We welcome all levels of expertise - point & shoots to digital SLRs - if you love photos that is good enough for us!
QUILTING CLUB
We extend an invitation to all our members who would like to get
together with other quilters. It’s
a great way to learn from each other and we welcome all types of projects.
We meet the first and third Wednesday at 1:00pm in each other’s homes.
RAVINE SCRAMBLERS
The ravine walk meets every Friday morning (weather permitting). It
is a brisk walk which usually takes about 45-60 minutes. We venture
into the inner trail which involves two steep hills but don’t be put off, it’s well worth the
effort! After the walk we all meet at a coffee shop, have a
laugh and good chat about what has passed us by since we last met.
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