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Summer : a great time to Volunteer

June 30, 2024

Summer can be a great time to volunteer as the need for help increases as people go on vacation. From walking rescue dogs waiting to be adopted at Craven-Pamlico Animal Services to sorting donated food at the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina there is something for everyone.

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Renew Your Newcomers Membership Today

By Robert Paine | June 29, 2024 | Comments Off on Renew Your Newcomers Membership Today

Our 2023-24 Newcomers Club year concludes on June 30, so it is time to start thinking about renewing your Newcomers membership.

Where we came from

By Robert Paine | June 28, 2024 | Comments Off on Where we came from

About 40 states are represented in the membership of The Newcomers Club of New Bern. We even have members who moved to New Bern from as far away as Alaska!

Thank You Newcomers Activity Leaders

By Robert Paine | June 21, 2024 | Comments Off on Thank You Newcomers Activity Leaders

As the Newcomers Club of New Bern is completing another successful year, we would like to offer a standing ovation to all of our activity group leaders who month in and month out, schedule and manage fun activities and events for all of our members.

June meeting Recap : Hurricanes and Ice Cream

By Robert Paine | June 14, 2024 | Comments Off on June meeting Recap : Hurricanes and Ice Cream

The club would like to thank Erik Heden, Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the National Weather Service, Weather Forecast Office, Newport/Morehead City, for his informative  talk  at our June  meeting on hurricanes and hurricane preparedness.

Online Membership Service Charge Dropped

By Robert Paine | June 12, 2024 | Comments Off on Online Membership Service Charge Dropped

Starting June 12, 2024, when you start or renew your membership with the Newcomers Club of New Bern, you will no longer be subject to a $1 online surcharge.

June Activities Update

By Ellen Cioccio | May 20, 2024 | Comments Off on June Activities Update

Congratulations to Andrea (Andy)  Britton who was elected at May’s meeting to be Activity Director for the coming year. Andy has done an amazing job co-leading the Day Trips group for the past 2 years, and I know she’ll do great things as she takes on responsibility across activities. You’ll hear more from her starting […]

President’s Column, June

By Bill Brettschneider | May 20, 2024 | Comments Off on President’s Column, June

Contemplating my keyboard, it occurred to me I had no understanding of the origin of the phrase “swan song.” Yes, this is my final newsletter prior to my stepping away from the office of President. Yet, what does this have to do with swans? My penchant for historical minutiae had me uncover the legend grounded […]

Still time to sign up for Newcomers Club May Photo Walk

By Robert Paine | May 17, 2024 | Comments Off on Still time to sign up for Newcomers Club May Photo Walk

May 2024 Photo Walk- New Bern Battlefield Park, 300 Battlefield Trail Tuesday, May 21,  4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.   Click here to download flyer.   New Bern Battlefield Park ,300 Battlefield Trail, New Bern, NC 28560 (Near the main entrance to Taberna) The historic park is a great place to photograph nature and wildlife. […]

Date of May Club Meeting Changed to May 16th

By Robert Paine | April 30, 2024 | Comments Off on Date of May Club Meeting Changed to May 16th

Our next monthly is meeting  will be Thursday,  May 16, 2024. Attention all Newcomers Club of New Bern members and new residents interested in attending our May club meeting at the Harrison Center, 311 Middle Street, in historic downtown  New Bern, : due to a venue issue that was beyond our control, we have been […]

Craven Arts Council & Gallery Featured at May 16th meeting

By Robert Paine | April 29, 2024 | Comments Off on Craven Arts Council & Gallery Featured at May 16th meeting

We are very happy to announce that our May 16th club meeting, which was rescheduled from its original meeting date of May 9th, at the Harrison Center, 311 Middle Street, in historic downtown  New Bern, will feature a speaker from the Craven Arts Council and Gallery.

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Summer : a great time to Volunteer

June 30, 2024

Summer can be a great time to volunteer as the need for help increases as people go on vacation. From walking rescue dogs waiting to be adopted at Craven-Pamlico Animal Services to sorting donated food at the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina there is something for everyone.

View the Current Newsletter

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Renew Your Newcomers Membership Today

By Robert Paine | June 29, 2024 | Comments Off on Renew Your Newcomers Membership Today

Our 2023-24 Newcomers Club year concludes on June 30, so it is time to start thinking about renewing your Newcomers membership.

Where we came from

By Robert Paine | June 28, 2024 | Comments Off on Where we came from

About 40 states are represented in the membership of The Newcomers Club of New Bern. We even have members who moved to New Bern from as far away as Alaska!

Thank You Newcomers Activity Leaders

By Robert Paine | June 21, 2024 | Comments Off on Thank You Newcomers Activity Leaders

As the Newcomers Club of New Bern is completing another successful year, we would like to offer a standing ovation to all of our activity group leaders who month in and month out, schedule and manage fun activities and events for all of our members.

June meeting Recap : Hurricanes and Ice Cream

By Robert Paine | June 14, 2024 | Comments Off on June meeting Recap : Hurricanes and Ice Cream

The club would like to thank Erik Heden, Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the National Weather Service, Weather Forecast Office, Newport/Morehead City, for his informative  talk  at our June  meeting on hurricanes and hurricane preparedness.

Online Membership Service Charge Dropped

By Robert Paine | June 12, 2024 | Comments Off on Online Membership Service Charge Dropped

Starting June 12, 2024, when you start or renew your membership with the Newcomers Club of New Bern, you will no longer be subject to a $1 online surcharge.

June Activities Update

By Ellen Cioccio | May 20, 2024 | Comments Off on June Activities Update

Congratulations to Andrea (Andy)  Britton who was elected at May’s meeting to be Activity Director for the coming year. Andy has done an amazing job co-leading the Day Trips group for the past 2 years, and I know she’ll do great things as she takes on responsibility across activities. You’ll hear more from her starting […]

President’s Column, June

By Bill Brettschneider | May 20, 2024 | Comments Off on President’s Column, June

Contemplating my keyboard, it occurred to me I had no understanding of the origin of the phrase “swan song.” Yes, this is my final newsletter prior to my stepping away from the office of President. Yet, what does this have to do with swans? My penchant for historical minutiae had me uncover the legend grounded […]

Still time to sign up for Newcomers Club May Photo Walk

By Robert Paine | May 17, 2024 | Comments Off on Still time to sign up for Newcomers Club May Photo Walk

May 2024 Photo Walk- New Bern Battlefield Park, 300 Battlefield Trail Tuesday, May 21,  4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.   Click here to download flyer.   New Bern Battlefield Park ,300 Battlefield Trail, New Bern, NC 28560 (Near the main entrance to Taberna) The historic park is a great place to photograph nature and wildlife. […]

Date of May Club Meeting Changed to May 16th

By Robert Paine | April 30, 2024 | Comments Off on Date of May Club Meeting Changed to May 16th

Our next monthly is meeting  will be Thursday,  May 16, 2024. Attention all Newcomers Club of New Bern members and new residents interested in attending our May club meeting at the Harrison Center, 311 Middle Street, in historic downtown  New Bern, : due to a venue issue that was beyond our control, we have been […]

Craven Arts Council & Gallery Featured at May 16th meeting

By Robert Paine | April 29, 2024 | Comments Off on Craven Arts Council & Gallery Featured at May 16th meeting

We are very happy to announce that our May 16th club meeting, which was rescheduled from its original meeting date of May 9th, at the Harrison Center, 311 Middle Street, in historic downtown  New Bern, will feature a speaker from the Craven Arts Council and Gallery.

Welcome from the Newcomers Club of New Bern

The Newcomers Club of New Bern welcomes you to the great state of North Carolina and to the wonderful city of New Bern.

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P.O. Box 14140
New Bern, NC 28562

Email

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