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    • Tuesday, December 10, 2024
    • Tuesday, December 09, 2025
    • 13 sessions
    • Laura will relay details each month


    "MRS" stands for Murder, Romance, and Sex. That's the clever name chosen by Laura Pick for the book group in the Edmonds area.

    The group meets on 2nd Tuesdays at 1PM and is at capacity and unable to accept more members. If you'd like to be put on a waitlist contact group leader Laura Pick

    Group Leader: Laura Pick. Please contact her for more information.

    • Thursday, January 02, 2025
    • Thursday, December 04, 2025
    • 12 sessions

    Mah Jongg in the North

    This group, which is at capacity, usually meets on first Thursdays at 10 am.

    For each session, Shar Carmody  sends an email to the group. Contact Shar if you have questions or want to be put on a wait list for the group. 

    • Friday, January 03, 2025
    • Friday, December 05, 2025
    • 12 sessions
    American Mah Jongg 
    According to 
    National Mah Jongg League 
    Hands and Rules

    This group gets together to play American Mah Jongg at 10:30 a.m. on the 1st & 3rd Fridays of the month, and 5th Friday (when applicable). Locations are TBD.

    It is at capacity, but contact the group leader, Nancy Griffin, to be added to a sub list or a wait list. Nancy's contact info: ycnangriff@gmail.com or 603-730-4814.


    • Tuesday, January 07, 2025
    • Tuesday, December 02, 2025
    • 12 sessions
    Tuesdays with Avid Readers

    Guess when this group usually meets? On the first Tuesday of the month at 11:30 AM.

    This group is at capacity; it is not currently accepting new members. To RSVP email Paula Whitham

    To know what the group is reading see the Book Groups Reading Lists page.

    The group leaders are Paula Whitham and Mary Ann Klosterman. Meeting RSVPs are taken by the group member leading that month's discussion. 

    When it meets on Zoom, the Zoom host is Ann Bourey.

    ZOOM LINK
    • Tuesday, January 07, 2025
    • Tuesday, December 02, 2025
    • 12 sessions
    No Make-Believe for This Group

    The Non-Fiction Book Group is at capacity. It normally meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 12:30 pm.

    The group leader is Nancy Shumate.

    • Wednesday, January 08, 2025
    • Wednesday, December 03, 2025
    • 9 sessions
    Book Discussion with Friends

    The Kirkland Book Group usually meets on 1st Wednesdays of the month at 3:15pm. The group is at capacity.


    The group does not meet in July, August, or November. 

    The leader is Janet Graeber.

    • Wednesday, January 15, 2025
    • Wednesday, December 17, 2025
    • 12 sessions
    Reading with Friends

    The Readers' Choice Book Group is at capacity. The group meets on 3rd Wednesdays at 10:30AM. Location varies and sometimes Zoom is included. 

    See our Book Groups Reading List to find out what we're reading.

    Coordinator Pacita Ikonomou will send an email to the group asking for an RSVP. Please respond to the entire group. 

    Group leader: Pacita Ikonomou

    • Thursday, January 16, 2025
    • Thursday, December 18, 2025
    • 12 sessions
    Reading with Friends

    The group is at capacity, and normally meets on the third Thursday of the month at 10:30 am.

    The group leader is Maureen Martin.


    • Friday, January 17, 2025
    • Friday, December 19, 2025
    • 12 sessions
    American Mah Jongg 
    According to 
    National Mah Jongg League 
    Hands and Rules

    This group gets together to play American Mah Jongg at 10:30 a.m. on the 1st & 3rd Fridays of the month, and 5th Friday (when applicable). Locations are TBD.

    It is at capacity, but contact the group leader, Nancy Griffin, to be added to a sub list or a wait list. Nancy's contact info: ycnangriff@gmail.com or 603-730-4814.


    • Monday, January 20, 2025
    • Monday, December 15, 2025
    • 12 sessions
    A Small Group of Foodies

    The Petit Gourmet group is at capacity and normally meets at 11:30 am on the 3rd Monday of the month. 

    Contact group leader Paula Whitham for questions or to be put on a wait list. 

    • Monday, January 20, 2025
    • Thursday, November 20, 2025
    • 5 sessions

    The Happy Cookers group is at capacity.

    The group meets at 11:30AM on 3rd Mondays 5 times per year months of January, March, May, September, November

    The activity leader is Shar Carmody.

    • Wednesday, January 22, 2025
    • Wednesday, November 26, 2025
    • 11 sessions

    The Crime & Mystery Book Group is at capacity. The group meets on 4th Wednesdays at 12:00PM. Location varies and sometimes Zoom is included. 

    See our Book Groups Reading List to find out what we're reading.

    Coordinator Anita Campbell will send an email to the group asking for an RSVP. Please respond to the entire group. 

    The group leader is Anita Campbell

    • Sunday, January 26, 2025
    • Sunday, December 28, 2025
    • 12 sessions
    • Laura Sevonty's: 18134 60th Ave NE , Kenmore

    THE COOKBOOK GROUP

    The group meets at 5 PM on 4th Sundays at Laura Sevonty's home. 5-7 days in advance group members email Laura Sevonty, and the rest of the group an RSVP whether or not they will come, what they will bring, and what page in the cookbooks the recipe is on. 

    Email group leader Laura Sevonty for questions or to be put on the waitlist for the group.

    • Monday, April 21, 2025
    • Monday, December 15, 2025
    • 9 sessions
    • Capital One Cafe: 400 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue 98004

    Eastside Book Group

    This group meets on 3rd Mondays at 11:30 AM.

    See our Book Groups Reading List to find out what we'll be reading in coming months. 

    Members RSVP directly to group leader Karen Malcolm.


    • Tuesday, May 27, 2025
    • Tuesday, December 23, 2025
    • 8 sessions
    • Arbor Place, 121 Vine St., Seattle


    This at capacity/closed group plays Canasta together.

    2nd Thursday at 10:30  - Rotating member homes

    4th Tuesday at 10:00  -  Arbor Place, 121 Vine St, Seattle

    Participants are encouraged to bring a lunch.  Members will rotate hosting which requires sending out an invitation and  gathering responses to know who will be attending.  The hostess will provide a dessert.


      Group Leaders:  Eyde Reilly, Petra VanKeppel. Please contact with any questions.

      • Thursday, June 12, 2025
      • Thursday, December 11, 2025
      • 7 sessions
      • Rotating Member Home


      This at capacity/closed group plays Canasta together.

      2nd Thursday at 10:30  - Rotating member homes

      4th Tuesday at 10:00  -  Arbor Place, 121 Vine St, Seattle

      Participants are encouraged to bring a lunch.  Members will rotate hosting which requires sending out an invitation and  gathering responses to know who will be attending.  The hostess will provide a dessert.


        Group Leaders:  Eyde Reilly, Petra VanKeppel. Please contact with any questions.

        • Monday, October 13, 2025
        • 9:30 AM
        • Rattlesnake Ledge Trailhead, North Bend, WA.
        • 3
        Register

        Rattlesnake Ledge Trail

        Join your fellow Newcomer hikers as we welcome autumn with this moderately challenging scenic, forested hike up from Rattlesnake Lake up to the lower level of Rattlesnake Ledge, with views of the Cedar River watershed, Mount Si, Rattlesnake Lake and Chester Morse Lake. We'll hike approximately four miles round trip along a well-maintained trail, with an elevation gain of about 1,160 feet. Wear sturdy hiking boots and layers, and bring water and a snack. Hiking poles are strongly recommended.

        There are porta-potties at the trailhead.

        This hike replaces the previously calendared hike at Lord Hill Park, due to trail closures at that location.

        Optional post-hike lunch at Rio Bravo, located at 247 North Bend Way, North Bend, about a 10 minute drive from Rattlesnake Ledge.

        Parking & Directions: 

        Free parking in Rattlesnake Ledge Trail parking lot or nearby southern lot next to Rattlesnake Lake. 

        From I-90 East take exit 32 for 436th Avenue SE. Turn right onto 436th Avenue SE, also signed as Cedar Falls Road SE. Proceed about four miles down the road to the Rattlesnake Lake parking lot on the right. We'll meet at the trailhead on the northwest side of the lake.

         Register Online:

        • Deadline: Saturday, October 11th
        • Registration limit: 12
        • Members only
        • Event host for questions:  Nancy Wever

        If You Need to Cancel Your Registration:

        Please cancel your registration online ASAP. This allows others to take your place and gives the host an accurate count.

        • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
        • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
        • Click the Cancel Registration link.
          (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
        • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.

        How Waitlists Work:

        • If a registrant cancels, the first person on the list will be automatically registered.
        • She will receive an email with the subject line "Event Registration Confirmed." Please check daily – it could arrive anytime up to the event. The host gets a copy too.
        • If you are waitlisted and cannot attend, please remove yourself from the waitlist so the next person on the list can move up. To remove yourself from the waitlist, open your profile and view My Event Registrations. Waitlist events display with a 'Remove' link under the Status column. After removing yourself from the waitlist, you and the event host will receive cancellation notices.
        • Hosts: We recommend you text the people who move up from the waitlist to be sure they've seen the notice and can still attend.

          ABOUT THE GROUP:

          Group members lead outings of varying length and difficulty.  Destinations are normally within a 90-minute drive of Seattle.

          Hike leaders are needed for future months. Please contact Group Leaders Elaine Moreen & Nancy Wever to volunteer to lead a hike, or if you have a question.

          Get Fit & Hike History and Planner
          • Monday, October 13, 2025
          • 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
          • TBD

          This CLOSED group knits together IN PERSON starting at 10:30 am on 2nd Mondays.  The 4th Monday ZOOM session is still open to new members.

          If you would like,  bring a sack lunch so we can visit through the lunch hour.  The hostess will provide beverages and dessert.

            Group Leader: Jo Dorsch. Please contact Jo with any questions about the group.

            • Monday, October 13, 2025
            • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
            • Stanford's Northgate: 401 NE Northgate Way #1106, Seattle 98125
            • 2
            Register

            This robust group shares Happy Hour at Stanford's Northgate, a classic American Steakhouse. Since 2019, it has been part of a Black- and female-led restaurant group based in Bellevue.

            Register online:

            • Deadline: The Friday before. Petra Van Keppel will receive a notification; you will receive a reminder 2 days before. 
            • Registration limit: 14
            • Partners/friends invited? Yes (be sure to add if you're bringing) 
            • Event hosts:   Petra Vankeppel and Bob Vankeppel 

            Canceling Your Registration:

            Please cancel your registration online ASAP. This allows others to take your place and gives the host an accurate count.

            • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
            • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
            • Click the Cancel Registration link.
              (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
            • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.

            How Waitlists Work:

            If a registrant cancels and there is a waitlist:

            • The first person on the list will be automatically registered.
            • She will receive an email with the subject line "Event Registration Confirmed." Please check daily – it could arrive anytime up to the event. The host gets a copy too.
            • If you are waitlisted and cannot attend, please remove yourself from the waitlist so the next person on the list can move up. To remove yourself from the waitlist, open your profile and view My Event Registrations. Waitlist events display with a 'Remove' link under the Status column. After removing yourself from the waitlist, you and the event host will receive cancellation notices.
            • Hosts: We recommend you text the people who move up from the waitlist to be sure they've seen the notice and can still attend.

            About the Group:

            • Usually meets on 2nd Mondays at 4:00 PM

            Group Leader: Petra Vankeppel Contact Petra with any questions about the group.

            • Tuesday, October 14, 2025
            • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
            • Zoom
            Come As You Are & Chat

            Join us any Tuesday on Zoom at 10:30 AM and chat about whatever is on our minds. From vacations to art to everyday life, our conversation is not structured at all. It's amazing how many topics we discuss and what we learn from one another. We always end the session with a smile!

            No registration or RSVP is needed – just drop in! We'll be happy to see you.

            Leader: Shar Carmody

            ZOOM

            Although you shouldn't need it, the Meeting ID is:  847 2998 8917 and the Passcode is : 415573

              • Tuesday, October 14, 2025
              • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
              • Sandy Perkowitz's home: 1550 Alki Ave. #503 Seattle
              Register


              Bridge with Friends

              Social Bridge for players who have a little bit of knowledge of the game. We have lots of fun connecting with friends and enjoying the game. Keeping score is just to keep us on track. If we have an odd number of players, we rotate every 4 games.  


              We play the 2nd Tuesday and 4th Thursday each month and welcome new players with some experience of the game. Generally on 2nd Tuesdays the group meets at a location in West Seattle, and 4th Thursdays at a location in Seattle. Register online by two days before the game. 

              Registration:

              • Deadline: Sunday, two days prior
              • How: Register online 
              • Registration limit: No limit
              • Event host:  Sandy Perkowitz 404-277-7599

              Canceling Your Registration:

              Please cancel your registration online ASAP. This allows others to take your place and gives the host an accurate count.

              • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
              • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
              • Click the Cancel Registration link.
                (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
              • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.

              Email Gini Dold if you are interested in joining the Bridge group, or if you have questions, call Gini Dold 650-483-9837 or email at ginidold@hotmail.com.


              • Tuesday, October 14, 2025
              • 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
              • 16832 69th Pl W, Lynwood, WA 98037
              • 0
              Join waitlist

              Barcelona

              Join us for the inaugural event of the new Globe Trotters group! Helena will give a short visual presentation about the magnificent city of Barcelona, immersing the participants into Antoni Gaudí’s architectural masterpieces like the Sagrada Familia, Park Güell, and Casa Batlló, as well as the vibrant La Rambla, and other seaside places. The delectable foods provided for lunch will give a sense of place, broadening perspectives, and fostering new connections! Participants will be asked to contribute to the potluck lunch, details to follow.

              Parking:  Plenty of street parking

              Register Online:

              • Registration limit: 12
              • Members only
              • Event host for questions: Helena Puche

              If You Need to Cancel Your Registration:

              Please do cancel your registration online ASAP. This allows others to take your place and gives the host an accurate count.

              • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
              • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
              • Click the Cancel Registration link.
                (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
              • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.

              How Waitlists Work:

              • If a registrant cancels, the first person on the list will be automatically registered.
              • She will receive an email with the subject line "Event Registration Confirmed." Please check daily – it could arrive anytime up to the event. The host gets a copy too.
              • If you are waitlisted and cannot attend, please remove yourself from the waitlist so the next person on the list can move up. To remove yourself from the waitlist, open your profile and view My Event Registrations. Waitlist events display with a 'Remove' link under the Status column. After removing yourself from the waitlist, you and the event host will receive cancellation notices.
              • Hosts: We recommend you text the people who move up from the waitlist to be sure they've seen the notice and can still attend.

                ABOUT THE GROUP:

                Our members have long loved learning from our fellow francophiles in All Things French. Now we have the opportunity to learn about all things NOT French, with the exciting new GlobeTrotters group! Learn from fellow members about how cultures around the world differ from life in the U.S. Experience new customs and try new foods, all while enjoying the camaraderie of fellow world explorers!

                Group Leader: Hilary Holden

                • Tuesday, October 14, 2025
                • 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
                • Glass Vodka-Woodinville, 15007 Woodinville-Redmond Road NE, Woodinvile, WA 98072
                • 15
                Register

                Inquisitive Sippers | Glass Vodka

                Come discover the world of GLUTEN FREE vodka! We will be hosted by the owner of Glass Vodka and treated to a taste of the many different flavors that they make. Purchasing is encouraged but not required.

                Please bring an appetizer to share.

                Parking:  There is plenty of parking at the tasting room. HOWEVER, carpooling with a designated driver (DD not included in the count total) or using a ride share service is HIGHLY recommended! 

                Register Online:

                • Cost: There is no fee for this tasting
                • Deadline: Monday, October 13, 2025
                • Registration limit: 20
                • Members and guests welcome
                • Event host for questions: Susan Handley

                If You Need to Cancel Your Registration:

                Please do cancel your registration online ASAP. This allows others to take your place and gives the host an accurate count.

                • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
                • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
                • Click the Cancel Registration link.
                  (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
                • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.

                How Waitlists Work:

                • If a registrant cancels, the first person on the list will be automatically registered.
                • She will receive an email with the subject line "Event Registration Confirmed." Please check daily – it could arrive anytime up to the event. The host gets a copy too.
                • If you are waitlisted and cannot attend, please remove yourself from the waitlist so the next person on the list can move up. To remove yourself from the waitlist, open your profile and view My Event Registrations. Waitlist events display with a 'Remove' link under the Status column. After removing yourself from the waitlist, you and the event host will receive cancellation notices.
                • Hosts: We recommend you text the people who move up from the waitlist to be sure they've seen the notice and can still attend.

                  About the Group:

                    Inquisitive Sippers meets a few times each year for tasting sessions of various kinds of beverages, paired with a bit of education. Please contact group leaders Susan Handley or Debra Rogers for more information.

                    • Wednesday, October 15, 2025
                    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
                    • Edmonds Waterfront Center (EWC) banquet room. 220 Railroad Ave, Edmonds 98020
                    • 3
                    Register

                    Morning at Edmonds Waterfront

                    Bring your own morning beverage or buy a coffee at EWC’s Common Grounds coffee bar. Let’s meet in the Banquet Room where we can get to know one another while enjoying the magnificent waterfront view.

                    After coffee, you’re on your own to have lunch in the Banquet Room (you can sign up for the lunch program), buy a snack at Common Grounds, and/or take a walk along the waterfront. Seals and sea lions have been spotted recently! You may even want to take a ferry ride to Kingston on a nice day. Walk on fees are $5.10 for seniors (65 & over), $10.25 for younger folks.

                    Parking:  

                    Parking at EWC can be limited, but there is plenty of parking 1/2 block south of EWC at the fishing pier lot.  EWC parking lot has a 4 hour limit, the fishing pier is 3 hours.  Both are free.

                     Register Online:

                    • Registration opens on: Thursday, September 18, 2025
                    • Deadline: none
                    • Registration limit: 10
                    • Members only
                    • Event host for questions: Kathy Schoenbaum

                    If You Need to Cancel Your Registration:

                    Please do cancel your registration online ASAP. This allows others to take your place and gives the host an accurate count.

                    • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
                    • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
                    • Click the Cancel Registration link.
                      (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
                    • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.

                    How Waitlists Work:

                    • If a registrant cancels, the first person on the list will be automatically registered.
                    • She will receive an email with the subject line "Event Registration Confirmed." Please check daily – it could arrive anytime up to the event. The host gets a copy too.
                    • If you are waitlisted and cannot attend, please remove yourself from the waitlist so the next person on the list can move up. To remove yourself from the waitlist, open your profile and view My Event Registrations. Waitlist events display with a 'Remove' link under the Status column. After removing yourself from the waitlist, you and the event host will receive cancellation notices.
                    • Hosts: We recommend you text the people who move up from the waitlist to be sure they've seen the notice and can still attend.

                      ABOUT THE GROUP:

                      Great opportunity to share coffee and enjoy the Edmonds waterfront.

                      Group Leader:  Kathy Schoenbaum

                      • Wednesday, October 15, 2025
                      • 2:00 PM
                      • Blue Highway Games, 2203 Queen Anne Avenue N, Seattle 98109
                      • 9
                      Register

                      Mah Jongg - Queen Anne 

                      Let’s meet in Queen Anne and play some Mah Jongg! All levels welcome. Please bring a set if you have one!

                      Parking:  

                      Street parking is free but limited on Queen Anne Ave. as well as on side streets

                       Register Online:

                      If You Need to Cancel Your Registration:

                      Please do cancel your registration online ASAP. This allows others to take your place and gives the host an accurate count.

                      • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
                      • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
                      • Click the Cancel Registration link.
                        (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
                      • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.

                      How Waitlists Work:

                      • If a registrant cancels, the first person on the list will be automatically registered.
                      • She will receive an email with the subject line "Event Registration Confirmed." Please check daily – it could arrive anytime up to the event. The host gets a copy too.
                      • If you are waitlisted and cannot attend, please remove yourself from the waitlist so the next person on the list can move up. To remove yourself from the waitlist, open your profile and view My Event Registrations. Waitlist events display with a 'Remove' link under the Status column. After removing yourself from the waitlist, you and the event host will receive cancellation notices.
                      • Hosts: We recommend you text the people who move up from the waitlist to be sure they've seen the notice and can still attend.

                        ABOUT THE GROUP:

                        Group meets each Wednesday to have some fun playing Mah Jongg

                        Group leaders: Lisa Podell, Margaret Graham, Martine Monaghan

                        • Wednesday, October 15, 2025
                        • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
                        • Lake Forest Bar & Grill: 17535 Ballinger Way Northeast, Lake Forest Park
                        • 7
                        Register
                        Ladies Time Out!


                        Join us on the third Wednesday of the month for a small(er) gathering of Newcomer Members. Ladies Time Out! is a great way to unwind during the week.


                        Get ready for the weekend with an early evening out with the girls from 4 to 6 pm. Happy hour prices last until 5 pm with small bites and Happy Hour drinks, but after 5 the prices are still reasonable. We hope to see you there.

                        Lake Forest Bar & Grill takes separate checks. They have a large free parking area. 


                        Parking: They have a large free parking area

                        Registration:

                        • Registration opens on: Monday, September 15 [This is the day the Registration button will be available.]
                        • Deadline: Monday two days prior to event
                        • How: Register online 
                        • Registration limit: 12
                        • Partners/friends invited? No, members only
                        • Event hosts:  Bridget ShrackDeAnna Kreger 

                        Canceling Your Registration:

                        Please cancel your registration online ASAP. This allows others to take your place and gives the host an accurate count.

                        • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
                        • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
                        • Click the Cancel Registration link.
                          (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
                        • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.

                        How Waitlists Work:

                        If a registrant cancels and there is a waitlist:

                        • The first person on the list will be automatically registered.
                        • She will receive an email with the subject line "Event Registration Confirmed." Please check daily – it could arrive anytime up the event. The host gets a copy too.
                        • If you are waitlisted and cannot attend, please email ASAP info@newcomersofgreaterseattle.com and request to be removed from the waitlist so the next person on the list can move up.
                        • Hosts: We recommend you text the people who move up from the waitlist to be sure they've seen the notice and can still attend.

                        Group leaders: DeAnna Kreger and  Bridget Shrack

                        • Thursday, October 16, 2025
                        • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
                        • Third Place Commons: 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park


                        Mah Jongg with Friends


                        The October 16th date for this group has been cancelled. 

                        We look forward to seeing you in the future!


                        This Mah Jongg group meets twice monthly, on 1st and 3rd Thursdays (except holidays) from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

                        • All levels are welcome to join! We'll usually have willing teachers available.
                        • Third Place Commons is a casual public space without advance table reservations. We'll choose our tables and play first come, first served, with a limit of 12 players. Bring your Mah Jongg set if you have one!
                        • Food and beverages are also no-host. Bring your own or purchase from the Bakery or other restaurants located in the Commons area.
                        • Add the group to your profile to receive event announcements. For instructions see FAQ: How to join (or drop out of) Interest Groups.  

                        Parking: Large open free parking out front

                        Registration:

                        • Deadline: Register by the day prior to each event to allow hosts to know who's coming and the number of Mah Jongg sets needed.
                        • How: Register online 
                        • Registration limit: 12 (however, tables are open. If you have a set and a friend, snag a table and come play with us!)
                        • Partners/friends invited? Guests are welcome to join us. Remember club policy: non-members can only attend 2 events before they must join.
                        • Hosts: Bridget Shrack, Patti Zelikoff, Varies

                        Canceling Your Registration:

                        Please cancel your registration online ASAP. This allows others to take your place and gives the host an accurate count.

                        • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
                        • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
                        • Click the Cancel Registration link.
                          (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
                        • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.

                        How Waitlists Work:

                        If a registrant cancels and there is a waitlist:

                        • The first person on the list will be automatically registered.
                        • She will receive an email with the subject line "Event Registration Confirmed." Please check daily – it could arrive anytime up the event. The host gets a copy too.
                        • If you are waitlisted and cannot attend, please email ASAP info@newcomersofgreaterseattle.com and request to be removed from the waitlist so the next person on the list can move up.
                        • Hosts: We recommend you text the people who move up from the waitlist to be sure they've seen the notice and can still attend.

                          About the group: 

                          This fun group will meet twice monthly, on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM (except holidays)

                          Group leaders: Bridget Shrack, Patti Zelikoff

                          • Thursday, October 16, 2025
                          • 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
                          • 1511 E Beaver Lake Dr SE Sammamish WA
                          • 0
                          Join waitlist

                          All Things French

                          Pont-Aven, France, is a charming little town in Brittany, and is famous for its watermills, artists and not surprisingly, a delicious food item-- biscuits!

                          Pont-Aven is also the setting for a mystery novel by Jean-Luc Bannalec. In Bannalec's Death in Brittany, he describes the culture and heritage as well as the quaintness of Pont-Aven while weaving an intriguing murder mystery. From the website Goodreads:

                          "It is a book so atmospheric readers will immediately want to wander through the village’s narrow alleyways, breathe in the Atlantic air and savour Brittany’s seaside specialty dishes. Death in Brittany is a spellbinding, subtle and smart crime novel, peppered with cryptic humour and surprising twists."

                          Lunch will be a French food potluck: Please bring a dish to pass (assignments will be emailed when limit is reached) and read the book before the meeting if you can. The presentation will focus on Pont-Aven, but a discussion of the mystery would be fun!

                          Parking:  Limited parking onsite, please carpool

                          Register Online:

                          If You Need to Cancel Your Registration:

                          Please do cancel your registration online ASAP. This allows others to take your place and gives the host an accurate count.

                          • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
                          • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
                          • Click the Cancel Registration link.
                            (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
                          • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.

                          How Waitlists Work:

                          • If a registrant cancels, the first person on the list will be automatically registered.
                          • She will receive an email with the subject line "Event Registration Confirmed." Please check daily – it could arrive anytime up to the event. The host gets a copy too.
                          • If you are waitlisted and cannot attend, please remove yourself from the waitlist so the next person on the list can move up. To remove yourself from the waitlist, open your profile and view My Event Registrations. Waitlist events display with a 'Remove' link under the Status column. After removing yourself from the waitlist, you and the event host will receive cancellation notices.
                          • Hosts: We recommend you text the people who move up from the waitlist to be sure they've seen the notice and can still attend.

                            ABOUT THE GROUP:

                            A group of Francophiles gathers from time to time for a French-themed meal or program that is planned and hosted by All Things French members.

                            All Things French group coordinator: Katharine Crick

                            • Thursday, October 16, 2025
                            • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
                            • WestSide Baby, 10002 14th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98146
                            • 5
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                            Engage for Change | WestSide Baby Sorting Squad

                            WestSide Baby meets the basic needs of children to promote safety, security & healthy development. They provide essential items to keep children safe, warm and dry by collecting and distributing diapers, clothing, and equipment throughout western King County. Engage for Changers will be sorting and organizing the items that have been donated.

                            In addition to registering with Newcomers, all volunteers must register at WestSide Baby on their website.

                            For more information on this worthwhile non-profit, please visit https://westsidebaby.org.

                            Parking:  Parking is available in the parking lot in front of their building.

                            Register Online:

                            If You Need to Cancel Your Registration:

                            Please do cancel your registration online ASAP. This allows others to take your place and gives the host an accurate count.

                            • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
                            • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
                            • Click the Cancel Registration link.
                              (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
                            • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.

                            How Waitlists Work:

                            • If a registrant cancels, the first person on the list will be automatically registered.
                            • She will receive an email with the subject line "Event Registration Confirmed." Please check daily – it could arrive anytime up to the event. The host gets a copy too.
                            • If you are waitlisted and cannot attend, please remove yourself from the waitlist so the next person on the list can move up. To remove yourself from the waitlist, open your profile and view My Event Registrations. Waitlist events display with a 'Remove' link under the Status column. After removing yourself from the waitlist, you and the event host will receive cancellation notices.
                            • Hosts: We recommend you text the people who move up from the waitlist to be sure they've seen the notice and can still attend.

                              ABOUT THE GROUP:

                              The group's vision is to provide service and support to charitable or nonprofit organizations in the region, with the belief that "Together, we can make a difference."

                              Group leader: Sharon Litvinoff


                              • Friday, October 17, 2025
                              • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
                              • Kruckeberg Botanic Garden 20312 15th Ave NW Shoreline, WA 98011
                              • 0
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                              Living on the Hedge | Kruckeberg Garden Tour and Native Plant Presentation

                              Are you curious about all the talk about native plants lately? Or maybe you already know that natives are important for many reasons: they are crucial to healthy biodiversity; they support wildlife; and they help create sustainable ecosystems. Or maybe, you'd simply like to be in nature with your fellow Newcomers!

                              Join us for a visit, tour and information.

                              Kruckeberg is four acres of Pacific Northwest native plants as well as some unusual exotic plants in a naturalistic wooded setting. Our own Newcomer, Lynn Putnam, will share her enthusiasm and knowledge for native plants. Lynn has studied for many years and will give us background and specifics and will answer your questions about this important topic.

                              Parking:  Limited parking at entrance to garden. Alternatively, there are a number of side streets in the area that you can park on. No parking on walkways, or private driveways, please respect posted no parking signs.

                              Register Online:

                              • Cost: No fee, $5 on-site donation appreciated
                              • Deadline: None
                              • Registration limit: 12
                              • Members, guests, and partners welcome
                              • Event host for questions: Karen Malcolm and Laura Sevonty

                              If You Need to Cancel Your Registration:

                              Please do cancel your registration online ASAP. This allows others to take your place and gives the host an accurate count.

                              • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
                              • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
                              • Click the Cancel Registration link.
                                (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
                              • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.

                              How Waitlists Work:

                              • If a registrant cancels, the first person on the list will be automatically registered.
                              • She will receive an email with the subject line "Event Registration Confirmed." Please check daily – it could arrive anytime up to the event. The host gets a copy too.
                              • If you are waitlisted and cannot attend, please remove yourself from the waitlist so the next person on the list can move up. To remove yourself from the waitlist, open your profile and view My Event Registrations. Waitlist events display with a 'Remove' link under the Status column. After removing yourself from the waitlist, you and the event host will receive cancellation notices.
                              • Hosts: We recommend you text the people who move up from the waitlist to be sure they've seen the notice and can still attend.

                                ABOUT THE GROUP:

                                Living on the Hedge is a group that is designed for both gardeners and non-gardeners who love watching things grow and who love the flora of the Pacific Northwest. Participants will enjoy field trips as well as workshops, talks and hands-on events. All are welcome; you don’t need to have a garden.


                                Group leaders: Karen Malcolm, Laura Sevonty

                                • Friday, October 17, 2025
                                • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
                                • Crossroads Mall Community Room: 15600 NE 8th St., Bellevue 98008
                                Register


                                Mah Jongg with Friends

                                The Eastside Mah Jongg group meets twice monthly, on the 1st & 3rd Fridays, 10am-1:30pm/2pm.

                                We play American Mah Jongg at the Crossroads Mall Community Room or an alternative location as listed on the Newcomer calendar. 

                                • The Crossroads Mall "Community Room" is located inside the mall southwest corner near the *carousel kid ride". Take the hallway in between; "The Store from Layas Pottery" and "Old Navy". The Community Room will be near the end to the right and the nearby Security door, to the left, is where we go for access if the room is not unlocked upon arrival.
                                • The four tables inside may be pulled apart more openly to allow two person seating on each side of the table; four at each table for a total of 16 players. We must return the tables back to the original positioning.
                                • Food and beverages are all BYO, no-host. Purchase what you desire from the many "food court" options, QFC, the French Bakery, Starbucks( in the parking lot), etc., Our complimentary use of this space comes with a Mall Policy that asks that we support the Mall businesses for food and drink brought into the room for consumption. 
                                • We must wipe and return the tables to their original positions and place any garbage in the trash container. 
                                • Register for this event via the Newcomer Calendar. As you RSVP, you will be able to *note if: 1) you will bring a MJ set & table cover, 2) you will help wipe & return tables & the room as we found it. 
                                • Parking is open mall & free   
                                • Enter the mall on the South/NE 8th side by Phenix Salon Suites & ATI Physical Therapy or on the West/156th side near QFC. 

                                TO RSVP: Register online via the Newcomer calendar. You will receive a reminder the day before the event. 

                                Email Debra Rogers if you are interested in joining this group.


                                • Saturday, October 18, 2025
                                • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
                                • It's a surprise!
                                • 3

                                Around the Sound |

                                Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

                                So what is Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?

                                It's a fun way to meet people, share a meal, and enjoy interesting conversations with a little mystery thrown in.

                                How does it work?

                                Hosts agree to entertain Guests at their home for dinner. The Hosts provide the main dish.

                                • Guests bring an assigned dish (appetizer, salad, or dessert) and a beverage of choice.
                                • The Hosts do not know who their Guests will be.
                                • The Guests do not know who their Hosts or the other Guests will be.
                                • The results are fun surprises, great conversations, lots of delicious food, discovery of common interests, furthering friendships, and a casual and pleasant evening.

                                Register Online:

                                • Deadline: Friday, October 3
                                • Registration limit: 40 - Please note that if more people offer to host, we will be able to bring in more participants from the waitlist.
                                • Members & guests welcome
                                • Event organizers for questions: Anita Campbell and Marie Hackney

                                Would you like to host a dinner party in your home?  Contact Anita or Marie.

                                If You Need to Cancel Your Registration:

                                Please do cancel your registration online ASAP. This allows others to take your place and gives the host an accurate count.

                                • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
                                • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
                                • Click the Cancel Registration link.
                                  (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
                                • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.

                                How Waitlists Work:

                                • If a registrant cancels, the first person on the list will be automatically registered.
                                • She will receive an email with the subject line "Event Registration Confirmed." Please check daily – it could arrive anytime up to the event. The host gets a copy too.
                                • If you are waitlisted and cannot attend, please remove yourself from the waitlist so the next person on the list can move up. To remove yourself from the waitlist, open your profile and view My Event Registrations. Waitlist events display with a 'Remove' link under the Status column. After removing yourself from the waitlist, you and the event host will receive cancellation notices.

                                  ABOUT THE GROUP:

                                  Around the Sound Members initiate fun and varied activities with the support of our Around the Sound advisors. Examples: sailing on Puget Sound, a zoo visit, annual party, Food Lifeline volunteer project, theater performances, beach picnic potluck. Events usually take place on weekends or in the evening, and guests are always welcome.

                                  ·        What we have planned for 2025.

                                  ·        A list of past events for inspiration for future events.

                                  Group leaders: Tracy Varley and Ginny Daily

                                  • Sunday, October 19, 2025
                                  • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
                                  • Grand Central Bakery: 1607 N. 45th St Seattle

                                  Interest Group for Mystery Lovers

                                  This group focuses on crime and mystery books and meets on 3rd Sundays at 10 am.

                                  See our Book Groups Reading List to find out what we'll be reading in coming months. 

                                  RSVP to attend by emailing directly to group leader Katharine Crick or for questions about the group.

                                  • Tuesday, October 21, 2025
                                  • 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
                                  • Parking lot at the end of SE Middle Fork Rd and NF-5600, North Bend
                                  • 0
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                                  Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie River

                                  Let’s enjoy some fall color! The maple leaves should be in bright gold hues. Even the drive on I-90 going towards the pass is pretty. We will hike upstream approximately 3 miles, at points right along the Snoqualmie river and at other points deeper into the forest. Elevation gain is negligible. We will take rest stops and have lunch at a convenient spot. Total estimated time is 4 hours.

                                  Parking:

                                  A Northwest Forest Pass  or Interagency Senior Pass  is required for your vehicle.

                                  Take I-90 E to exit 34 (468th Ave SE in Riverbend). Follow SE Middle Fork Rd and NF-5600 for about 12.2 miles. The road ends in a parking lot. Please consider car-pooling. Toilet at trailhead.

                                  What to Bring/Wear:

                                  • Water, lunch, snacks; wear good hiking boots. hiking poles recommended; wear layers and pack a rain jacket.
                                  • Know your abilities. You are responsible for your own safety. You will be asked to sign a liability waiver if not already completed.
                                  • Please be prepared for being out in the woods. You are encouraged to bring the following 10 essentials:
                                  1. A map or phone navigation app
                                  2. Headlamp or Small flashlight
                                  3. Sun protection
                                  4. Bug spray
                                  5. First aid: ace bandage; compression bandage; gauze; band-aids; pain, allergy or other medication, and foot care as needed
                                  6. Knife
                                  7. Matches
                                  8. Extra water
                                  9. Extra food
                                  10. Extra clothes

                                  Register Online:

                                  • Registration opens on: September 21
                                  • Deadline: Sunday, October 19
                                  • Registration limit: 8
                                  • Members only 
                                  • Event leader for questions:  Lynn Putnam
                                  If You Need to Cancel Your Registration:

                                  Please cancel your registration online ASAP. This allows others to take your place and gives the host an accurate count.

                                  • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
                                  • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
                                  • Click the Cancel Registration link.
                                    (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
                                  • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.

                                  How Waitlists Work:

                                  • If a registrant cancels, the first person on the list will be automatically registered.
                                  • She will receive an email with the subject line "Event Registration Confirmed." Please check daily – it could arrive anytime up to the event. The host gets a copy too.
                                  • If you are waitlisted and cannot attend, please remove yourself from the waitlist so the next person on the list can move up. To remove yourself from the waitlist, open your profile and view My Event Registrations. Waitlist events display with a 'Remove' link under the Status column. After removing yourself from the waitlist, you and the event host will receive cancellation notices.
                                  • Hosts: We recommend you text the people who move up from the waitlist to be sure they've seen the notice and can still attend.

                                    ABOUT THE GROUP:

                                    Members host trail hikes, with 700 to 1500-foot elevation gains and 5+ miles long. This group is for members with prior hiking experience who enjoy being out for most of the day hiking 5-8 miles on trails  For safety reasons, participants should bring the 10 Essentials.

                                    Hikes will be held in March, April, May, June, September and October.

                                    Group leaders: Joan Barnes, Lynn Putnam, Mary Ann Timeus

                                    • Tuesday, October 21, 2025
                                    • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
                                    • Zoom
                                    Come As You Are & Chat

                                    Join us any Tuesday on Zoom at 10:30 AM and chat about whatever is on our minds. From vacations to art to everyday life, our conversation is not structured at all. It's amazing how many topics we discuss and what we learn from one another. We always end the session with a smile!

                                    No registration or RSVP is needed – just drop in! We'll be happy to see you.

                                    Leader: Shar Carmody

                                    ZOOM

                                    Although you shouldn't need it, the Meeting ID is:  847 2998 8917 and the Passcode is : 415573

                                      • Wednesday, October 22, 2025
                                      • 9:45 AM
                                      • Rachel Statue, just past info booth and under the large Public Market sign)
                                      • 3
                                      Register

                                      Pike Place Market Tour

                                      Join us to learn about the history of Pike Place Market from Friends of the Market.  We will meet our guide at the Rachel Piggy Bank statue (just past the info booth and under the large Public Market sign) and walk to the historic Goodwin Library for a 45 minute presentation.

                                      We will then break into two groups for a guided tour of Pike Place Market.  The walking tour is approximately 90 minutes. 

                                      Please arrive 10 - 15 minutes early.  The event begins promptly at 10.

                                      After the tour, stay and explore the Market and maybe grab a bite to eat with fellow Newcomers.

                                      After purchasing your ticket (see below), you must then register with Newcomers.

                                      Parking:  Public transportation is recommended, or paid parking is available in Market Garage accessed from Western Ave.

                                       Register Online:

                                      • Cost: $19.08 including fees
                                      • How to pay: First: Go to FareHarbor website to purchase your ticket (no refunds)Once you have purchased your ticket, you will then need to  register for the event with Newcomers.
                                      • Deadline: Sunday, October 19
                                      • Registration limit: 20
                                      • Members only
                                      • Event host for questions: Joan Barnes, Elaine Moreen

                                      If You Need to Cancel Your Registration:

                                      Please do cancel your registration online ASAP. This allows others to take your place and gives the host an accurate count.

                                      • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
                                      • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
                                      • Click the Cancel Registration link.
                                        (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
                                      • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.

                                      How Waitlists Work:

                                      • If a registrant cancels, the first person on the list will be automatically registered.
                                      • She will receive an email with the subject line "Event Registration Confirmed." Please check daily – it could arrive anytime up to the event. The host gets a copy too.
                                      • If you are waitlisted and cannot attend, please remove yourself from the waitlist so the next person on the list can move up. To remove yourself from the waitlist, open your profile and view My Event Registrations. Waitlist events display with a 'Remove' link under the Status column. After removing yourself from the waitlist, you and the event host will receive cancellation notices.
                                      • Hosts: We recommend you text the people who move up from the waitlist to be sure they've seen the notice and can still attend.

                                        ABOUT THE GROUP:

                                        We hope to form friendships while exploring the Seattle region and learning about its past. Members can take turn hosting the walks


                                        • Wednesday, October 22, 2025
                                        • 2:00 PM
                                        • Blue Highway Games, 2203 Queen Anne Avenue N, Seattle 98109
                                        • 9
                                        Registration is closed

                                        Mah Jongg - Queen Anne 

                                        Let’s meet in Queen Anne and play some Mah Jongg! All levels welcome. Please bring a set if you have one!

                                        Parking:  

                                        Street parking is free but limited on Queen Anne Ave. as well as on side streets

                                         Register Online:

                                        If You Need to Cancel Your Registration:

                                        Please do cancel your registration online ASAP. This allows others to take your place and gives the host an accurate count.

                                        • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
                                        • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
                                        • Click the Cancel Registration link.
                                          (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
                                        • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.

                                        How Waitlists Work:

                                        • If a registrant cancels, the first person on the list will be automatically registered.
                                        • She will receive an email with the subject line "Event Registration Confirmed." Please check daily – it could arrive anytime up to the event. The host gets a copy too.
                                        • If you are waitlisted and cannot attend, please remove yourself from the waitlist so the next person on the list can move up. To remove yourself from the waitlist, open your profile and view My Event Registrations. Waitlist events display with a 'Remove' link under the Status column. After removing yourself from the waitlist, you and the event host will receive cancellation notices.
                                        • Hosts: We recommend you text the people who move up from the waitlist to be sure they've seen the notice and can still attend.

                                          ABOUT THE GROUP:

                                          Group meets each Wednesday to have some fun playing Mah Jongg

                                          Group leaders: Lisa Podell, Margaret Graham, Martine Monaghan

                                          • Wednesday, October 22, 2025
                                          • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
                                          • ZOOM

                                          The Forever Zoom Book Group meets via Zoom on 4th Wednesdays at 3 pm. 

                                          RSVP directly to group leader Deb Becker

                                          ZOOM

                                          • Thursday, October 23, 2025
                                          • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
                                          • Café Louvre: 210 5th Ave S, Edmonds 98020
                                          Register
                                          Gather for Coffee in Edmonds

                                          All are invited to enjoy coffee and conversation at Café Louvre, a family-run neighborhood café. It serves Umbria coffee and pastries delivered daily from Macrina Bakery. This group meets at 10 am on the 4th Thursdays of January through October and the 3rd Thursdays of November and December.

                                          Group Leader: Kate Griffin

                                          Register online if you plan to attend. Kate will get an automatic copy of your "yes" RSVP. You'll get a  reminder email 2 days before the event.

                                          Street parking is available on 5th Avenue and nearby side streets. 

                                          Canceling Your Registration:

                                          Please cancel your registration online ASAP. This gives the host an accurate count.

                                          • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
                                          • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
                                          • Click the Cancel Registration link.
                                            (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
                                          • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.
                                          • Thursday, October 23, 2025
                                          • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
                                          • Caffe Ladro - Kirkland Urban: 400 Urban Plaza, Kirkland 98033
                                          Register
                                          Gather for Coffee in Kirkland

                                          Look for Newcomers in Caffe Ladro's umbrella-covered courtyard or indoors in the large covered amphitheater. This group meets at 10 am on 4th Thursdays January-October, and 3rd Thursdays in November and December. 

                                          Interest Group Leaders: Susan Bernstein and Judy Thorsen

                                          Register online if you plan to attend.  Susan will receive an automatic "yes" RSVP. You'll get a  reminder email 2 days before the coffee.

                                          Free parking is available on the street for 2 hours or in the library garage at 308 Kirkland Avenue for 4 hours.

                                          Canceling Your Registration:

                                          Please cancel your registration online ASAP. This gives the host an accurate count.

                                          • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
                                          • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
                                          • Click the Cancel Registration link.
                                            (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
                                          • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.
                                          • Thursday, October 23, 2025
                                          • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
                                          • Greenlake Library 7364 East Greenlake Dr. N
                                          Register


                                          Bridge with Friends

                                          Social Bridge for players who have a little bit of knowledge of the game. We have lots of fun connecting with friends and enjoying the game. Keeping score is just to keep us on track. If we have an odd number of players, we rotate every 4 games.  

                                          We play the 2nd Tuesday and 4th Thursday each month and welcome new players with some experience of the game. Generally on 2nd Tuesdays the group meets at a location in West Seattle, and 4th Thursdays at a location in Seattle. Register online by two days before the game. 

                                          Registration:

                                          • Deadline: Tuesday, two days prior to event
                                          • How: Register online 
                                          • Members only
                                          • Registration limit: No limit
                                          • Event host: Gini Dold

                                          Canceling Your Registration:

                                          Please cancel your registration online ASAP. This allows others to take your place and gives the host an accurate count.

                                          • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
                                          • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
                                          • Click the Cancel Registration link.
                                            (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
                                          • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.

                                          Email Gini Dold if you are interested in joining the Bridge group, or if you have questions, call Gini Dold 650-483-9837 or email at ginidold@hotmail.com.

                                          • Friday, October 24, 2025
                                          • 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
                                          • Bay Cafe at Fisherman's Terminal, 1900 W. Nickerson Street, Seattle, WA 98119
                                          • 2
                                          Register

                                          Lunch at Bay Cafe Restaurant

                                          Bay Cafe Restaurant at Fisherman’s Wharf Seattle is a traditional American restaurant serving breakfast all day, as well as soups, sandwiches, salads and burgers.
                                          Experience the Seattle Wharf and a friendly atmosphere at Bay Cafe and shop for fresh seafood to take home for dinner!

                                          Separate checks are allowed. Management asks that we space out our approach to the register so they aren't overwhelmed with us paying all at once.

                                          Parking:  Free parking lot. Drive into Fisherman's Terminal aiming at the Chinooks sign and look for Bay Cafe's sign at the back right corner under the large Fisherman's Center sign.

                                          Register Online:

                                          • Registration opens on: September 24
                                          • How to pay: Separate checks
                                          • Deadline: Monday, October 20
                                          • Registration limit: 16
                                          • Members only
                                          • Event host for questions: Dee Garrett

                                          If You Need to Cancel Your Registration:

                                          Please do cancel your registration online ASAP. This allows others to take your place and gives the host an accurate count.

                                          • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
                                          • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
                                          • Click the Cancel Registration link.
                                            (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
                                          • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.

                                          How Waitlists Work:

                                          • If a registrant cancels, the first person on the list will be automatically registered.
                                          • She will receive an email with the subject line "Event Registration Confirmed." Please check daily – it could arrive anytime up to the event. The host gets a copy too.
                                          • If you are waitlisted and cannot attend, please remove yourself from the waitlist so the next person on the list can move up. To remove yourself from the waitlist, open your profile and view My Event Registrations. Waitlist events display with a 'Remove' link under the Status column. After removing yourself from the waitlist, you and the event host will receive cancellation notices.
                                          • Hosts: We recommend you text the people who move up from the waitlist to be sure they've seen the notice and can still attend.

                                            ABOUT THE GROUP:

                                            The Epicureans group usually meets at 11:30 am on the fourth Friday of the month. For more information, contact group leader Gretchen Henry. We are happy to have you join the Epicureans group. We need group members to volunteer to host and invite you to sign up for a month for June or beyond.


                                            • Monday, October 27, 2025
                                            • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
                                            • Coffeemind: 1907 10th Ave W Seattle 98119
                                            • 11
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                                            Coffee on the Hill

                                            Coffee with friends, old and new. We usually meet on the 4th Monday of the month at Coffeemind. There is generally plenty of street parking available, and the coffee is great!

                                            Register online if you plan to attend. Margaret will get an automatic notice of your "yes" RSVP and you will get an email reminder 2 days before the event.

                                            Register online:

                                            • Registration limit: 12
                                            • Members & guests welcome
                                            • Event host:  Margaret Graham

                                            Canceling Your Registration:

                                            Please cancel your registration online ASAP. This allows others to take your place and gives the host an accurate count.

                                            • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
                                            • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
                                            • Click the Cancel Registration link.
                                              (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
                                            • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.

                                            How Waitlists Work:

                                            If a registrant cancels and there is a waitlist:

                                            • The first person on the list will be automatically registered.
                                            • She will receive an email with the subject line "Event Registration Confirmed." Please check daily – it could arrive anytime up to the event. The host gets a copy too.
                                            • If you are waitlisted and cannot attend, please remove yourself from the waitlist so the next person on the list can move up. To remove yourself from the waitlist, open your profile and view My Event Registrations. Waitlist events display with a 'Remove' link under the Status column. After removing yourself from the waitlist, you and the event host will receive cancellation notices.
                                            • Hosts: We recommend you text the people who move up from the waitlist to be sure they've seen the notice and can still attend.

                                            If you have questions, contact interest Group leader Margaret Graham, 720-746-8372.

                                            • Monday, October 27, 2025
                                            • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
                                            • C & P Coffee: 5612 California Ave SW, Seattle 98136
                                            Gather for Coffee in West Seattle

                                            All are invited to join this coffee gathering at 10:30 am on 4th Mondays every month.

                                            C & P Coffee Company is in a Craftsman house on the east side of California Avenue SW. We have reserved a table inside. Parking is available in the back or on the street.

                                            How to RSVP:   Whether yes or no, please email Group leader Sandy Perkowitz at perksand@gmail.com by midday the Sunday before.

                                            • Monday, October 27, 2025
                                            • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
                                            • ZOOM

                                            The group knits together starting at 2pm on 4th Mondays.

                                            Registration is not required. 

                                            Group Leader: Jo Dorsch. Please contact Jo with any questions about the group.

                                            kmr

                                            • Monday, October 27, 2025
                                            • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
                                            • Stanford's Northgate: 401 NE Northgate Way #1106, Seattle 98125
                                            • 4
                                            Register

                                            Seattle Happy Hour Encore

                                            Due to popular demand, the Seattle Happy Hour Encore group is welcome to Members only to enjoy Happy Hour at a local favorite,  Stanford's Northgate, a classic American Steakhouse. Since 2019, it has been part of a Black- and female-led restaurant group based in Bellevue.

                                            We kindly request that members register for either the Seattle Happy Hour or the Seattle Happy Hour Encore events, but not both, to ensure that those who cannot attend the first can join the Encore event. 

                                            Additionally, we would like to invite volunteers to be greeters at future events. Since the group meets just once a month, the greeter’s role is to arrive a little early, let the restaurant know we’re the Newcomers Group, and welcome participants as they arrive. That’s it! Bridget and DeAnna have already taken care of all the planning and logistics.

                                            NOTE:  This is a new Interest Group.  To receive notices about this group, please be sure to add it on your profile.

                                            Parking:  There is plenty of free parking here!

                                            Register online:

                                            • Registration opens: Tuesday, September 23
                                            • Deadline: The Friday before. You and the host will receive a notification; you will also receive a reminder 2 days before. 
                                            • Registration limit: 12
                                            • Partners/friends invited? No
                                            • Event hosts:  DeAnna Kreger, Bridget Shrack

                                              Canceling Your Registration:

                                              Please cancel your registration online ASAP. This allows others to take your place and gives the host an accurate count.

                                              • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
                                              • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
                                              • Click the Cancel Registration link.
                                                (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
                                              • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.

                                              How Waitlists Work:

                                              • If a registrant cancels, the first person on the list will be automatically registered.
                                              • She will receive an email with the subject line "Event Registration Confirmed." Please check daily – it could arrive anytime up to the event. The host gets a copy too.
                                              • If you are waitlisted and cannot attend, please remove yourself from the waitlist so the next person on the list can move up. To remove yourself from the waitlist, open your profile and view My Event Registrations. Waitlist events display with a 'Remove' link under the Status column. After removing yourself from the waitlist, you and the event host will receive cancellation notices.
                                              • Hosts: We recommend you text the people who move up from the waitlist to be sure they've seen the notice and can still attend.

                                              About the Group:

                                              • Usually meets on 4th Mondays at 4:00 PM

                                              Group Leaders: Contact DeAnna Kreger or Bridget Shrack with any questions about the group.

                                              • Tuesday, October 28, 2025
                                              • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
                                              • Zoom
                                              Come As You Are & Chat

                                              Join us any Tuesday on Zoom at 10:30 AM and chat about whatever is on our minds. From vacations to art to everyday life, our conversation is not structured at all. It's amazing how many topics we discuss and what we learn from one another. We always end the session with a smile!

                                              No registration or RSVP is needed – just drop in! We'll be happy to see you.

                                              Leader: Shar Carmody

                                              ZOOM

                                              Although you shouldn't need it, the Meeting ID is:  847 2998 8917 and the Passcode is : 415573

                                                • Tuesday, October 28, 2025
                                                • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
                                                • Hearth Restaurant, Heathman Hotel: 220 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland, 98033
                                                • 7
                                                Register

                                                Eastside Lunch | Hearth Restaurant

                                                We are returning to the Hearth Restaurant for the fall and winter. Let's get together for lunch, laughter and lively conversation with new and old friends. We will meet here on the fourth Tuesday of every month on the outdoor, covered, heated patio.

                                                Parking:  Free parking across the street at the Kirkland Library. Free valet service also available at the restaurant (please be prepared to tip).

                                                Register Online:

                                                • Deadline: Sunday, October 26
                                                • Registration limit: 10
                                                • Members only
                                                • Event host for questions: Joanne Guilmette

                                                If You Need to Cancel Your Registration:

                                                Please do cancel your registration online ASAP. This allows others to take your place and gives the host an accurate count.

                                                • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
                                                • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
                                                • Click the Cancel Registration link.
                                                  (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
                                                • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.

                                                How Waitlists Work:

                                                • If a registrant cancels, the first person on the list will be automatically registered.
                                                • She will receive an email with the subject line "Event Registration Confirmed." Please check daily – it could arrive anytime up to the event. The host gets a copy too.
                                                • If you are waitlisted and cannot attend, please remove yourself from the waitlist so the next person on the list can move up. To remove yourself from the waitlist, open your profile and view My Event Registrations. Waitlist events display with a 'Remove' link under the Status column. After removing yourself from the waitlist, you and the event host will receive cancellation notices.
                                                • Hosts: We recommend you text the people who move up from the waitlist to be sure they've seen the notice and can still attend.
                                                • Tuesday, October 28, 2025
                                                • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
                                                • Bellevue Towers: 500 106th Ave NE, Bellevue 98004
                                                • 7
                                                Register

                                                Storytelling Salon is an interest group for members to socialize and share stories with one another. We start with a happy hour with hors d’oeuvres and beverages (bring your favorite to share), and then we move into our stories. Whether you prefer to read your story or present it without notes, you’ll have an opportunity to share whatever your heart desires, including tales of lost love, wild times, and strange people!  

                                                Fashioned after The Moth events, speakers have just five minutes to present. But instead of voting for winners (which happens at The Moth events), listeners  just offer up their compliments about content, craft, and delivery. At the end of each session, we spend a few minutes discussing a particular aspect of craft.

                                                These events are held on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 6pm in the private dining room of Bellevue Towers.

                                                Building Access:

                                                Enter Bellevue Towers at Retail Parking/Residential Amenities entrance at 500 106th Ave NE behind the red art sculpture between SuperKim Crab House Restaurant and the North Tower lobby door, (but not inside the lobby door) . Please arrive promptly at 6:00 pm and you will be met there and escorted to the gathering space on the 5th floor. If you are late, text Gail Kretchmer at 425-495-3724.

                                                Parking options:

                                                • Bellevue Park Plaza (outdoors): 560 106th Ave NE, across from Bellevue Towers entrance, Evening rate $5.00

                                                • Lincoln Square South: 405 105th Ave NE, two blocks from Bellevue Towers entrance. Free if departing after 8pm

                                                • Bellevue Square Mall: Free 

                                                • Limited street parking is available. Note that retail parking is also available at Bellevue Towers but it’s expensive ($20 for 2-6 hours).

                                                • Carpooling is recommended. 

                                                Register online:

                                                • Registration opens on September 24 [This is the day the Registration button will be available.] 
                                                • Deadline: No later than 3 days prior to event
                                                • Registration limit: 14
                                                • Members only
                                                • Host: Gail Kretchmer, gekretchmer@gmail.com
                                                • Canceling Your Registration:

                                                If you register and must bow out, please cancel your registration online ASAP. (Learn how on our FAQ page.) This allows others to take your place and gives the host an accurate count. You and the host will receive a cancellation notice. 

                                                How Waitlists Work:

                                                • If a registrant cancels, the first person on the list will be automatically registered.
                                                • She will receive an email with the subject line "Event Registration Confirmed." Please check daily – it could arrive anytime up to the event. The host gets a copy too.
                                                • If you are waitlisted and cannot attend, please remove yourself from the waitlist so the next person on the list can move up. To remove yourself from the waitlist, open your profile and view My Event Registrations. Waitlist events display with a 'Remove' link under the Status column. After removing yourself from the waitlist, you and the event host will receive cancellation notices.
                                                • Hosts: We recommend you text the people who move up from the waitlist to be sure they've seen the notice and can still attend.

                                                About the Group:


                                                • Wednesday, October 29, 2025
                                                • 2:00 PM
                                                • Blue Highway Games, 2203 Queen Anne Avenue N, Seattle 98109
                                                • 9
                                                Registration is closed

                                                Mah Jongg - Queen Anne 

                                                Let’s meet in Queen Anne and play some Mah Jongg! All levels welcome. Please bring a set if you have one!

                                                Parking:  

                                                Street parking is free but limited on Queen Anne Ave. as well as on side streets

                                                 Register Online:

                                                If You Need to Cancel Your Registration:

                                                Please do cancel your registration online ASAP. This allows others to take your place and gives the host an accurate count.

                                                • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
                                                • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
                                                • Click the Cancel Registration link.
                                                  (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
                                                • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.

                                                How Waitlists Work:

                                                • If a registrant cancels, the first person on the list will be automatically registered.
                                                • She will receive an email with the subject line "Event Registration Confirmed." Please check daily – it could arrive anytime up to the event. The host gets a copy too.
                                                • If you are waitlisted and cannot attend, please remove yourself from the waitlist so the next person on the list can move up. To remove yourself from the waitlist, open your profile and view My Event Registrations. Waitlist events display with a 'Remove' link under the Status column. After removing yourself from the waitlist, you and the event host will receive cancellation notices.
                                                • Hosts: We recommend you text the people who move up from the waitlist to be sure they've seen the notice and can still attend.

                                                  ABOUT THE GROUP:

                                                  Group meets each Wednesday to have some fun playing Mah Jongg

                                                  Group leaders: Lisa Podell, Margaret Graham, Martine Monaghan

                                                  • Wednesday, October 29, 2025
                                                  • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
                                                  • ZOOM
                                                  Register

                                                  The Communications Team generally meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 4PM via Zoom.  We may deviate from this schedule due to holidays.

                                                  Agenda

                                                  The Zoom link is at the top of the agenda.


                                                  • Friday, October 31, 2025
                                                  • 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
                                                  • TBD
                                                  American Mah Jongg 
                                                  According to 
                                                  National Mah Jongg League 
                                                  Hands and Rules

                                                  This group gets together to play American Mah Jongg at 10:30 a.m. on the 1st & 3rd Fridays of the month, and 5th Friday (when applicable). Locations are TBD.

                                                  It is at capacity, but contact the group leader, Nancy Griffin, to be added to a sub list or a wait list. Nancy's contact info: ycnangriff@gmail.com or 603-730-4814.

                                                  • Saturday, November 01, 2025
                                                  • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

                                                  Euchre is an excellent social and simple card game. A great time for small talk, to share delicious food and drinks, and a fantastic way for many people to get acquainted, and have a fun nigh of laughs while rotating tables and partners. Played in groups of 4 each table (women or men), is a monthly Saturday event starting at 6 pm in different homes each month.

                                                  Please, contact Helena Puche if you are interested.  Join in; fun is guaranteed!

                                                  Helena Puche hpuche@sbcglobal.net Cell: 630 935-8081


                                                  • Monday, November 03, 2025
                                                  • 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
                                                  • Bainbridge Island to visit Pia the Peackeeper
                                                  Register

                                                  Get Fit & Hike |

                                                  Bainbridge Island to visit Pia the Peacekeeper

                                                  Get Fit & Hike's November adventure will take us over the water and through the woods to Pia the Peacekeeper we go! This 4 mile hike will start at the Seattle Ferry Terminal (801 Alaskan Way) where we will WALK-ON the 9:35am Seattle to Bainbridge ferry for a 35 minute crossing. When we land in Eagle Harbor, we will walk from the ferry dock through Waypoint Woods to Waterfront Park in the town of Winslow, and then up to Sakai Park to visit Pia the Peacekeeper. Created by the Copenhagen-based artist, Thomas Dambo, Pia is one of 5 giant troll sculptures made from recycled wood, and part of a public art project in and around the Seattle area. Next we will head back into town for lunch at the Proper Fish (separate checks).

                                                  After lunch, those that wish to catch the 1:15 ferry and return to Seattle may wander back through Waypoint Woods to the ferry dock. Or, if you would like to stay and catch a later ferry, Winslow has many shops, galleries and an Art Museum that are worth a visit.

                                                  Each participant will purchase their ferry ticket on their own at the terminal. Seniors 65+: $5.50 (when purchased in person with proof of eligibility)Adults 64 & under: $11.05

                                                  Ferry schedule 

                                                  Parking:  If you drive to the ferry terminal, please be sure to allow time for parking and ticket purchase.  We recommend using Public Transportation whenever possible.

                                                  Register Online:

                                                  • Cost: Individuals will purchase their tickets to the ferry before boarding.  Separate checks will be provided at lunch.
                                                  • Deadline: Friday, October 31
                                                  • Registration limit: 12
                                                  • Members only
                                                  • Event hosts for questions: Ann Bourey & Elaine Moreen

                                                  If You Need to Cancel Your Registration:

                                                  Please do cancel your registration online ASAP. This allows others to take your place and gives the host an accurate count.

                                                  • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
                                                  • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
                                                  • Click the Cancel Registration link.
                                                    (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
                                                  • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.

                                                  How Waitlists Work:

                                                  • If a registrant cancels, the first person on the list will be automatically registered.
                                                  • She will receive an email with the subject line "Event Registration Confirmed." Please check daily – it could arrive anytime up to the event. The host gets a copy too.
                                                  • If you are waitlisted and cannot attend, please remove yourself from the waitlist so the next person on the list can move up. To remove yourself from the waitlist, open your profile and view My Event Registrations. Waitlist events display with a 'Remove' link under the Status column. After removing yourself from the waitlist, you and the event host will receive cancellation notices.
                                                  • Hosts: We recommend you text the people who move up from the waitlist to be sure they've seen the notice and can still attend.

                                                    ABOUT THE GROUP:

                                                    Group members lead outings of varying length and difficulty. Destinations are normally within a 90-minute drive of Seattle.

                                                    Hike leaders are needed for future months. Please contact Group Leaders Elaine Moreen & Nancy Wever to volunteer to lead a hike, or if you have a question.

                                                    Get Fit & Hike History and Planner



                                                    • Monday, November 03, 2025
                                                    • 3:15 PM - 5:00 PM
                                                    • Hearth Restaurant & Bar: 220 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland 98033
                                                    Register
                                                    Happy Hour Specials at the Heathman Hotel

                                                    Join us for happy hour at the Hearth Restaurant, part of the Heathman Hotel. We will be seated inside or outside (the patio has heaters) depending on the weather and restaurant staffing. Happy hour specials for food and drinks will be available.

                                                    This group usually meets on the first Monday of the month.

                                                    REGISTRATION:

                                                    • Deadline: 6 pm on Sunday before the event.
                                                    • How: Online
                                                    • Registration limit: None
                                                    • Partners/friends invited? Women friends are invited; please add them to your registration.

                                                    You will receive a reminder 2 days before the event. If you register and must cancel, please do so as soon as possible. 

                                                    Canceling Your Registration:

                                                    Please cancel your registration online ASAP. This gives the host an accurate count.

                                                    • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
                                                    • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
                                                    • Click the Cancel Registration link.
                                                      (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
                                                    • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.
                                                    Contact group leader Susan Handley (513-236-4686 – text preferred) if you want to join or cancel after the registration deadline. 

                                                    PARKING: Free valet service (please be prepared to tip), street parking is usually available or park at the Kirkland Library down across the street.



                                                    • Tuesday, November 04, 2025
                                                    • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
                                                    • Zoom
                                                    Come As You Are & Chat

                                                    Join us any Tuesday on Zoom at 10:30 AM and chat about whatever is on our minds. From vacations to art to everyday life, our conversation is not structured at all. It's amazing how many topics we discuss and what we learn from one another. We always end the session with a smile!

                                                    No registration or RSVP is needed – just drop in! We'll be happy to see you.

                                                    Leader: Shar Carmody

                                                    ZOOM

                                                    Although you shouldn't need it, the Meeting ID is:  847 2998 8917 and the Passcode is : 415573

                                                      • Wednesday, November 05, 2025
                                                      • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
                                                      • ZOOM
                                                      Register
                                                      Leadership in Action

                                                      All club members are invited to attend Board of Directors meetings, which are led by our club President.

                                                      We have 9 Officers on our Board of Directors. Visit our Leadership page for more information.

                                                      Please register to send an automatic RSVP for a head count. 

                                                      You're welcome to join the meeting at 10:15 for a bit of social time. 

                                                      ZOOM LINK

                                                      AGENDA


                                                      • Wednesday, November 05, 2025
                                                      • 2:00 PM
                                                      • Blue Highway Games, 2203 Queen Anne Avenue N, Seattle 98109
                                                      • 9
                                                      Registration is closed

                                                      Mah Jongg - Queen Anne 

                                                      Let’s meet in Queen Anne and play some Mah Jongg! All levels welcome. Please bring a set if you have one!

                                                      Parking:  

                                                      Street parking is free but limited on Queen Anne Ave. as well as on side streets

                                                       Register Online:

                                                      If You Need to Cancel Your Registration:

                                                      Please do cancel your registration online ASAP. This allows others to take your place and gives the host an accurate count.

                                                      • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
                                                      • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
                                                      • Click the Cancel Registration link.
                                                        (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
                                                      • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.

                                                      How Waitlists Work:

                                                      • If a registrant cancels, the first person on the list will be automatically registered.
                                                      • She will receive an email with the subject line "Event Registration Confirmed." Please check daily – it could arrive anytime up to the event. The host gets a copy too.
                                                      • If you are waitlisted and cannot attend, please remove yourself from the waitlist so the next person on the list can move up. To remove yourself from the waitlist, open your profile and view My Event Registrations. Waitlist events display with a 'Remove' link under the Status column. After removing yourself from the waitlist, you and the event host will receive cancellation notices.
                                                      • Hosts: We recommend you text the people who move up from the waitlist to be sure they've seen the notice and can still attend.

                                                        ABOUT THE GROUP:

                                                        Group meets each Wednesday to have some fun playing Mah Jongg

                                                        Group leaders: Lisa Podell, Margaret Graham, Martine Monaghan

                                                        • Thursday, November 06, 2025
                                                        • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
                                                        • Third Place Commons: 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park
                                                        • 7
                                                        Register


                                                        Mah Jongg with Friends

                                                        This Mah Jongg group meets twice monthly, on 1st and 3rd Thursdays (except holidays) from10:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

                                                        • All levels are welcome to join! We'll usually have willing teachers available.
                                                        • Third Place Commons is a casual public space without advance table reservations. We'll choose our tables and play first come, first served, with a limit of 12 players. Bring your Mah Jongg set if you have one!
                                                        • Food and beverages are also no-host. Bring your own or purchase from the Bakery or other restaurants located in the Commons area.
                                                        • Add the group to your profile to receive event announcements. For instructions see FAQ: How to join (or drop out of) Interest Groups.  

                                                        Parking: Large open free parking out front

                                                        Registration:

                                                        • Deadline: Register by the day prior to each event to allow hosts to know who's coming and the number of Mah Jongg sets needed.
                                                        • How: Register online 
                                                        • Registration limit: 12 (however, tables are open. If you have a set and a friend, snag a table and come play with us!)
                                                        • Partners/friends invited? Guests are welcome to join us. Remember club policy: non-members can only attend 2 events before they must join.
                                                        • Hosts: DeAnna Kreger, Bridget Shrack, Patti Zelikoff

                                                        Canceling Your Registration:

                                                        Please cancel your registration online ASAP. This allows others to take your place and gives the host an accurate count.

                                                        • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
                                                        • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
                                                        • Click the Cancel Registration link.
                                                          (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
                                                        • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.

                                                        How Waitlists Work:

                                                        If a registrant cancels and there is a waitlist:

                                                        • The first person on the list will be automatically registered.
                                                        • She will receive an email with the subject line "Event Registration Confirmed." Please check daily – it could arrive anytime up the event. The host gets a copy too.
                                                        • If you are waitlisted and cannot attend, please email ASAP info@newcomersofgreaterseattle.com and request to be removed from the waitlist so the next person on the list can move up.
                                                        • Hosts: We recommend you text the people who move up from the waitlist to be sure they've seen the notice and can still attend.

                                                          About the group: 

                                                          This fun group will meet twice monthly, on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM (except holidays).

                                                          Group leaders: DeAnna Kreger, Bridget Shrack, Patti Zelikoff

                                                          • Friday, November 07, 2025
                                                          • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
                                                          • TBD
                                                          Register


                                                          Mah Jongg with Friends

                                                          The Eastside Mah Jongg group plays American MahJongg and meets twice monthly, on the 1st & 3rd Fridays, 10am-1:30pm/2pm.

                                                          We meet the 1st Friday's at the Bellevue Library or an alternate location and the 3rd Friday's at the Crossroads Mall Community Room

                                                          TO RSVP: Register online via the Newcomer calendar. You will receive a reminder the day before the event. 

                                                          Email Debra Rogers if you are interested in joining this group.


                                                          • Monday, November 10, 2025
                                                          • 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
                                                          • TBD

                                                          This CLOSED group knits together IN PERSON starting at 10:30 am on 2nd Mondays.  The 4th Monday ZOOM session is still open to new members.

                                                          If you would like,  bring a sack lunch so we can visit through the lunch hour.  The hostess will provide beverages and dessert.

                                                            Group Leader: Jo Dorsch. Please contact Jo with any questions about the group.

                                                            • Monday, November 10, 2025
                                                            • 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
                                                            • Community Room at Arbor Place Tower:121 Vine St, Seattle 98121
                                                            Register
                                                            Leadership Advisory Council

                                                            We have a date scheduled for our 2025 Leadership Advisory Council! If you are a current member of one of our Club standing Teams, this event is for you!

                                                            Under our Bylaws and policies, all members of our service Teams and Board of Directors make up a Leadership Advisory Council. We come together annually as an opportunity for Team members to share thoughts on the Club – what works well and what might work better – with the nine members of our Board.

                                                            At this gathering in the Community Room at the Arbor Place Tower in Belltown, we'll enjoy a salad bar luncheon and a chance to talk about the Club goals for this year.  Please come prepared to ask questions and share your ideas!  A detailed Agenda will be sent to all attendees closer to the event.

                                                            Registration:

                                                            • Deadline: Saturday, November 1
                                                            • How: Register online 
                                                            • Registration limit: Members of the Board and standing Teams only, please. Others are invited to share their thoughts at any time by emailing president@newcomersofgreaterseattle.org.
                                                            • Partners/friends invited? No
                                                            • Event leader: Hilary Holden

                                                            Important parking info:

                                                            Plenty of paid street parking surrounds the condo building. Carpooling is encouraged, and additional parking tips will be shared once we know which Team members are able to attend.

                                                            Canceling Your Registration:

                                                            Please cancel your registration online. 

                                                            • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
                                                            • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
                                                            • Click the Cancel Registration link.
                                                              (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
                                                            • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.
                                                            • Monday, November 10, 2025
                                                            • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
                                                            • Stanford's Northgate: 401 NE Northgate Way #1106, Seattle 98125
                                                            • 0
                                                            Join waitlist

                                                            This robust group shares Happy Hour at Stanford's Northgate, a classic American Steakhouse. Since 2019, it has been part of a Black- and female-led restaurant group based in Bellevue.

                                                            Register online:

                                                            • Deadline: The Friday before. Petra Van Keppel will receive a notification; you will receive a reminder 2 days before. 
                                                            • Registration limit: 14
                                                            • Partners/friends invited? Yes (be sure to add if you're bringing) 
                                                            • Event hosts:   Petra Vankeppel and Bob Vankeppel 

                                                            Canceling Your Registration:

                                                            If you register and must bow out, please cancel your registration online ASAP. (Learn how on ouFAQ page.) This allows others to take your place and gives the host an accurate count. You and the host will receive a cancellation notice. 

                                                            How Waitlists Work:

                                                            If a registrant cancels and there is a waitlist:

                                                            • The first person on the list will be automatically registered.
                                                            • She will receive an email with the subject line "Event Registration Confirmed." Please check daily – it could arrive anytime up to the event. The host gets a copy too.
                                                            • If you are waitlisted and cannot attend, please remove yourself from the waitlist so the next person on the list can move up. To remove yourself from the waitlist, open your profile and view My Event Registrations. Waitlist events display with a 'Remove' link under the Status column. After removing yourself from the waitlist, you and the event host will receive cancellation notices.
                                                            • Hosts: We recommend you text the people who move up from the waitlist to be sure they've seen the notice and can still attend.

                                                            About the Group:

                                                            • Usually meets on 2nd Mondays at 4:00 PM

                                                            Group Leader: Petra Vankeppel Contact Petra with any questions about the group.

                                                            • Tuesday, November 11, 2025
                                                            • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
                                                            • Zoom
                                                            Come As You Are & Chat

                                                            Join us any Tuesday on Zoom at 10:30 AM and chat about whatever is on our minds. From vacations to art to everyday life, our conversation is not structured at all. It's amazing how many topics we discuss and what we learn from one another. We always end the session with a smile!

                                                            No registration or RSVP is needed – just drop in! We'll be happy to see you.

                                                            Leader: Shar Carmody

                                                            ZOOM

                                                            Although you shouldn't need it, the Meeting ID is:  847 2998 8917 and the Passcode is : 415573

                                                              • Tuesday, November 11, 2025
                                                              • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
                                                              • Sandy Perkowitz's home: 1550 Alki Ave. #503 Seattle
                                                              Register


                                                              Bridge with Friends

                                                              Social Bridge for players who have a little bit of knowledge of the game. We have lots of fun connecting with friends and enjoying the game. Keeping score is just to keep us on track. If we have an odd number of players, we rotate every 4 games.  


                                                              We play the 2nd Tuesday and 4th Thursday each month and welcome new players with some experience of the game. Generally on 2nd Tuesdays the group meets at a location in West Seattle, and 4th Thursdays at a location in Seattle. Register online by two days before the game. 

                                                              Registration:

                                                              • Deadline: Sunday, two days prior
                                                              • How: Register online 
                                                              • Registration limit: No limit
                                                              • Event host:  Sandy Perkowitz 404-277-7599

                                                              Canceling Your Registration:

                                                              Please cancel your registration online ASAP. This allows others to take your place and gives the host an accurate count.

                                                              • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
                                                              • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
                                                              • Click the Cancel Registration link.
                                                                (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
                                                              • Click Cancel Registration to confirm. 

                                                              Email Gini Dold if you are interested in joining the Bridge group, or if you have questions, call Gini Dold 650-483-9837 or email at ginidold@hotmail.com.


                                                              • Wednesday, November 12, 2025
                                                              • 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
                                                              • 20
                                                              Lunch with a Bunch of Friends





                                                              Future gatherings:

                                                              Hosts are needed for future Lunch Bunch gatherings, held the 2nd Wednesday of the month except March, June, September, and December. 

                                                              Email group leader Ann Bourey if you can host a gathering. 


                                                              • Wednesday, November 12, 2025
                                                              • 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
                                                              • Laura Sevonty's Home: 18134 60th Ave NE Kenmore, WA
                                                              • 0
                                                              Registration is closed

                                                              Fill Your Pumpkin.....With!!!

                                                              Bring a real pumpkin and several succulent plants. We'll scoop out the insides, fill with dirt, and plant succulents to make a delightful fall centerpiece. The larger the pumpkin, the more succulents you'll need. Bring a tool of choice to scrape the inside of the pumpkin. Laura has graciously offered to bring dirt for all. See pictures of completed centerpiece at pumpkin succulent centerpieces.

                                                              Parking:  Parking on street

                                                              Register Online:

                                                              If You Need to Cancel Your Registration:

                                                              Please do cancel your registration online ASAP. This allows others to take your place and gives the host an accurate count.

                                                              • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
                                                              • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
                                                              • Click the Cancel Registration link.
                                                                (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
                                                              • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.

                                                              How Waitlists Work:

                                                              • If a registrant cancels, the first person on the list will be automatically registered.
                                                              • She will receive an email with the subject line "Event Registration Confirmed." Please check daily – it could arrive anytime up to the event. The host gets a copy too.
                                                              • If you are waitlisted and cannot attend, please remove yourself from the waitlist so the next person on the list can move up. To remove yourself from the waitlist, open your profile and view My Event Registrations. Waitlist events display with a 'Remove' link under the Status column. After removing yourself from the waitlist, you and the event host will receive cancellation notices.
                                                              • Hosts: We recommend you text the people who move up from the waitlist to be sure they've seen the notice and can still attend.

                                                                ABOUT THE GROUP:

                                                                Living on the Hedge is a group that is designed for both gardeners and non-gardeners who love watching things grow and who love the flora of the Pacific Northwest. Participants will enjoy field trips as well as workshops, talks and hands-on events. All are welcome; you don’t need to have a garden.

                                                                Group leaders: Karen Malcolm, Laura Sevonty

                                                                • Wednesday, November 12, 2025
                                                                • 2:00 PM
                                                                • Blue Highway Games, 2203 Queen Anne Avenue N, Seattle 98109
                                                                • 9
                                                                Registration is closed

                                                                Mah Jongg - Queen Anne 

                                                                Let’s meet in Queen Anne and play some Mah Jongg! All levels welcome. Please bring a set if you have one!

                                                                Parking:  

                                                                Street parking is free but limited on Queen Anne Ave. as well as on side streets

                                                                 Register Online:

                                                                If You Need to Cancel Your Registration:

                                                                Please do cancel your registration online ASAP. This allows others to take your place and gives the host an accurate count.

                                                                • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
                                                                • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
                                                                • Click the Cancel Registration link.
                                                                  (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
                                                                • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.

                                                                How Waitlists Work:

                                                                • If a registrant cancels, the first person on the list will be automatically registered.
                                                                • She will receive an email with the subject line "Event Registration Confirmed." Please check daily – it could arrive anytime up to the event. The host gets a copy too.
                                                                • If you are waitlisted and cannot attend, please remove yourself from the waitlist so the next person on the list can move up. To remove yourself from the waitlist, open your profile and view My Event Registrations. Waitlist events display with a 'Remove' link under the Status column. After removing yourself from the waitlist, you and the event host will receive cancellation notices.
                                                                • Hosts: We recommend you text the people who move up from the waitlist to be sure they've seen the notice and can still attend.

                                                                  ABOUT THE GROUP:

                                                                  Group meets each Wednesday to have some fun playing Mah Jongg

                                                                  Group leaders: Lisa Podell, Margaret Graham, Martine Monaghan

                                                                  • Thursday, November 13, 2025
                                                                  • 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
                                                                  • Whisky West: 6451 California Ave SW, Seattle 98136
                                                                  • 13
                                                                  Register

                                                                  Raise a Glass in West Seattle

                                                                  Let's raise a glass to toast one another, share some stories, and enjoy a laugh or two! This West Seattle group meets at 4:30 PM on second Thursdays, and is always open to partners and guests. The registration deadline is one week earlier, on the first Thursday.

                                                                  Parking: Whisky West has free parking behind the building.

                                                                  Register online:

                                                                  • Registration opens on: Thursday, October 9
                                                                  • Deadline: 1st Thursday, one week prior to the event
                                                                  • Registration limit: 15
                                                                  • Partners/guests invited? Yes, one per member
                                                                  • Event hosts: Kathi Richter and Jerry Sousa.

                                                                  Canceling Your Registration:

                                                                  Please cancel your registration online ASAP. This allows others to take your place and gives the host an accurate count.

                                                                  • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
                                                                  • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
                                                                  • Click the Cancel Registration link.
                                                                    (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
                                                                  • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.

                                                                  How Waitlists Work:

                                                                  If a registrant cancels and there is a waitlist:

                                                                  • The first person on the list will be automatically registered.
                                                                  • She will receive an email with the subject line "Event Registration Confirmed." Please check daily – it could arrive anytime up to the event. The host gets a copy too.
                                                                  • If you are waitlisted and cannot attend, please remove yourself from the waitlist so the next person on the list can move up. To remove yourself from the waitlist, open your profile and view My Event Registrations. Waitlist events display with a 'Remove' link under the Status column. After removing yourself from the waitlist, you and the event host will receive cancellation notices.
                                                                  • Hosts: We recommend you text the people who move up from the waitlist to be sure they've seen the notice and can still attend.

                                                                  Group Leaders: Kathi Richter (kathirichter1@gmail.com) and Jerry Sousa. Please contact Kathi with any questions about the group.

                                                                  • Sunday, November 16, 2025
                                                                  • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
                                                                  • Grand Central Bakery: 1607 N. 45th St Seattle

                                                                  Interest Group for Mystery Lovers

                                                                  This group focuses on crime and mystery books and meets on 3rd Sundays at 10 am.

                                                                  See our Book Groups Reading List to find out what we'll be reading in coming months. 

                                                                  RSVP to attend by emailing directly to group leader Katharine Crick or for questions about the group.

                                                                  • Monday, November 17, 2025
                                                                  • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
                                                                  • ZOOM
                                                                  Register

                                                                  The Communications Team meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 4PM via Zoom.  Note: Aug, Nov and Dec deviate from this schedule.

                                                                  Agenda - insert link

                                                                  The Zoom link is at the top of the agenda.


                                                                  • Tuesday, November 18, 2025
                                                                  • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
                                                                  • Zoom
                                                                  Come As You Are & Chat

                                                                  Join us any Tuesday on Zoom at 10:30 AM and chat about whatever is on our minds. From vacations to art to everyday life, our conversation is not structured at all. It's amazing how many topics we discuss and what we learn from one another. We always end the session with a smile!

                                                                  No registration or RSVP is needed – just drop in! We'll be happy to see you.

                                                                  Leader: Shar Carmody

                                                                  ZOOM

                                                                  Although you shouldn't need it, the Meeting ID is:  847 2998 8917 and the Passcode is : 415573

                                                                    • Wednesday, November 19, 2025
                                                                    • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
                                                                    • All Pilgrim's Christian Church: 509 10th Ave East 98102 (Capital Hill) Door code is 22383*
                                                                    • 1
                                                                    Register

                                                                    Community Lunch - Prep food (Session 1)

                                                                    The Engage for Changers will be preparing food and setting up lunch. Please bring a sweater in case it is cold in the room.

                                                                    Community Lunch on Capital Hill is a Seattle based 501(c)3 nonprofit that provides hot nutritious meals, clothing and other critical services to those enduring hardship. Their meals are open to all in a welcoming and inclusive environment. No sign-in is ever required. Their website is https://www.communitylunch.org/

                                                                    This announcement is for Session 1 - Lunch Prep (9-11)

                                                                    Session 2 announcement will be sent separately for - Serving Lunch (11-1)

                                                                    Please register for the event you would like to participate in.

                                                                    Parking:  There is street parking, but only for two hours. The Capital Hill Light Station is very close or you can take the bus. There is also a parking lot on 10th, but it is costly. Carpooling would be helpful.

                                                                     Register Online:

                                                                    • Deadline: Wednesday, November 12
                                                                    • Registration limit: 7
                                                                    • Members only
                                                                    • Event host for questions: Gini Dold

                                                                    If You Need to Cancel Your Registration:

                                                                    Please do cancel your registration online ASAP. This allows others to take your place and gives the host an accurate count.

                                                                    • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
                                                                    • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
                                                                    • Click the Cancel Registration link.
                                                                      (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
                                                                    • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.

                                                                    How Waitlists Work:

                                                                    • If a registrant cancels, the first person on the list will be automatically registered.
                                                                    • She will receive an email with the subject line "Event Registration Confirmed." Please check daily – it could arrive anytime up to the event. The host gets a copy too.
                                                                    • If you are waitlisted and cannot attend, please remove yourself from the waitlist so the next person on the list can move up. To remove yourself from the waitlist, open your profile and view My Event Registrations. Waitlist events display with a 'Remove' link under the Status column. After removing yourself from the waitlist, you and the event host will receive cancellation notices.
                                                                    • Hosts: We recommend you text the people who move up from the waitlist to be sure they've seen the notice and can still attend.

                                                                      ABOUT THE GROUP:

                                                                      The group's vision is to provide service and support to charitable or nonprofit organizations in the region, with the belief that "Together, we can make a difference."

                                                                      Group leader: Sharon Litvinoff


                                                                      • Wednesday, November 19, 2025
                                                                      • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
                                                                      • Edmonds Waterfront Center (EWC) banquet room. 220 Railroad Ave, Edmonds 98020
                                                                      • 8
                                                                      Registration is closed

                                                                      Morning at Edmonds Waterfront

                                                                      Bring your own morning beverage or buy a coffee at EWC’s Common Grounds coffee bar. Let’s meet in the Banquet Room where we can get to know one another while enjoying the magnificent waterfront view.

                                                                      After coffee, you’re on your own to have lunch in the Banquet Room (you can sign up for the lunch program), buy a snack at Common Grounds, and/or take a walk along the waterfront. Seals and sea lions have been spotted recently! You may even want to take a ferry ride to Kingston on a nice day. Walk on fees are $5.10 for seniors (65 & over), $10.25 for younger folks.

                                                                      Parking:  

                                                                      Parking at EWC can be limited, but there is plenty of parking 1/2 block south of EWC at the fishing pier lot.  EWC parking lot has a 4 hour limit, the fishing pier is 3 hours.  Both are free.

                                                                       Register Online:

                                                                      • Registration opens on: Thursday, October 16, 2025
                                                                      • Deadline: none
                                                                      • Registration limit: 10
                                                                      • Members only
                                                                      • Event host for questions: Kathy Schoenbaum

                                                                      If You Need to Cancel Your Registration:

                                                                      Please do cancel your registration online ASAP. This allows others to take your place and gives the host an accurate count.

                                                                      • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
                                                                      • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
                                                                      • Click the Cancel Registration link.
                                                                        (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
                                                                      • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.

                                                                      How Waitlists Work:

                                                                      • If a registrant cancels, the first person on the list will be automatically registered.
                                                                      • She will receive an email with the subject line "Event Registration Confirmed." Please check daily – it could arrive anytime up to the event. The host gets a copy too.
                                                                      • If you are waitlisted and cannot attend, please remove yourself from the waitlist so the next person on the list can move up. To remove yourself from the waitlist, open your profile and view My Event Registrations. Waitlist events display with a 'Remove' link under the Status column. After removing yourself from the waitlist, you and the event host will receive cancellation notices.
                                                                      • Hosts: We recommend you text the people who move up from the waitlist to be sure they've seen the notice and can still attend.

                                                                        ABOUT THE GROUP:

                                                                        Great opportunity to share coffee and enjoy the Edmonds waterfront.

                                                                        Group Leader:  Kathy Schoenbaum

                                                                        • Wednesday, November 19, 2025
                                                                        • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
                                                                        • All Pilgrim's Christian Church: 509 10th Ave East 98102 (Capital Hill) Door code is 22383*
                                                                        • 0
                                                                        Join waitlist

                                                                        Community Lunch - Serving Lunch  (Session 2)

                                                                        The Engage for Changers will be serving lunch to those in need.  Please bring a sweater in case it is cold in the room.

                                                                        Community Lunch on Capital Hill is a Seattle based 501(c)3 nonprofit that provides hot nutritious meals, clothing and other critical services to those enduring hardship. Their meals are open to all in a welcoming and inclusive environment. No sign-in is ever required. Their website is https://www.communitylunch.org/

                                                                        This announcement is for Session 2 - Serving lunch (11-1)

                                                                        Session 1 announcement will be sent separately for lunch prep (9-11)

                                                                        Please register for the event you would like to participate in.

                                                                        Parking:  There is street parking, but only for two hours. The Capital Hill Light Station is very close or you can take the bus. There is also a parking lot on 10th, but it is costly. Carpooling would be helpful.

                                                                         Register Online:

                                                                        • Deadline: Wednesday, November 12
                                                                        • Registration limit: 5
                                                                        • Members only
                                                                        • Event host for questions: Gini Dold

                                                                        If You Need to Cancel Your Registration:

                                                                        Please do cancel your registration online ASAP. This allows others to take your place and gives the host an accurate count.

                                                                        • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
                                                                        • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
                                                                        • Click the Cancel Registration link.
                                                                          (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
                                                                        • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.

                                                                        How Waitlists Work:

                                                                        • If a registrant cancels, the first person on the list will be automatically registered.
                                                                        • She will receive an email with the subject line "Event Registration Confirmed." Please check daily – it could arrive anytime up to the event. The host gets a copy too.
                                                                        • If you are waitlisted and cannot attend, please remove yourself from the waitlist so the next person on the list can move up. To remove yourself from the waitlist, open your profile and view My Event Registrations. Waitlist events display with a 'Remove' link under the Status column. After removing yourself from the waitlist, you and the event host will receive cancellation notices.
                                                                        • Hosts: We recommend you text the people who move up from the waitlist to be sure they've seen the notice and can still attend.

                                                                          ABOUT THE GROUP:

                                                                          The group's vision is to provide service and support to charitable or nonprofit organizations in the region, with the belief that "Together, we can make a difference."

                                                                          Group leader: Sharon Litvinoff


                                                                          • Wednesday, November 19, 2025
                                                                          • 2:00 PM
                                                                          • Blue Highway Games, 2203 Queen Anne Avenue N, Seattle 98109
                                                                          • 9
                                                                          Registration is closed

                                                                          Mah Jongg - Queen Anne 

                                                                          Let’s meet in Queen Anne and play some Mah Jongg! All levels welcome. Please bring a set if you have one!

                                                                          Parking:  

                                                                          Street parking is free but limited on Queen Anne Ave. as well as on side streets

                                                                           Register Online:

                                                                          If You Need to Cancel Your Registration:

                                                                          Please do cancel your registration online ASAP. This allows others to take your place and gives the host an accurate count.

                                                                          • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
                                                                          • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
                                                                          • Click the Cancel Registration link.
                                                                            (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
                                                                          • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.

                                                                          How Waitlists Work:

                                                                          • If a registrant cancels, the first person on the list will be automatically registered.
                                                                          • She will receive an email with the subject line "Event Registration Confirmed." Please check daily – it could arrive anytime up to the event. The host gets a copy too.
                                                                          • If you are waitlisted and cannot attend, please remove yourself from the waitlist so the next person on the list can move up. To remove yourself from the waitlist, open your profile and view My Event Registrations. Waitlist events display with a 'Remove' link under the Status column. After removing yourself from the waitlist, you and the event host will receive cancellation notices.
                                                                          • Hosts: We recommend you text the people who move up from the waitlist to be sure they've seen the notice and can still attend.

                                                                            ABOUT THE GROUP:

                                                                            Group meets each Wednesday to have some fun playing Mah Jongg

                                                                            Group leaders: Lisa Podell, Margaret Graham, Martine Monaghan

                                                                            • Wednesday, November 19, 2025
                                                                            • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
                                                                            • Lake Forest Bar & Grill: 17535 Ballinger Way Northeast, Lake Forest Park
                                                                            • 10
                                                                            Registration is closed
                                                                            Ladies Time Out!


                                                                            Join us on the third Wednesday of the month for a small(er) gathering of Newcomer Members. Ladies Time Out! is a great way to unwind during the week.


                                                                            Get ready for the weekend with an early evening out with the girls from 4 to 6 pm. Happy hour prices last until 5 pm with small bites and Happy Hour drinks, but after 5 the prices are still reasonable. We hope to see you there.

                                                                            Lake Forest Bar & Grill takes separate checks. They have a large free parking area. 


                                                                            Parking: They have a large free parking area

                                                                            Registration:

                                                                            • Registration opens on: Monday, October 20 [This is the day the Registration button will be available.]
                                                                            • Deadline: Monday two days prior to event
                                                                            • How: Register online 
                                                                            • Registration limit: 12
                                                                            • Partners/friends invited? No, members only
                                                                            • Event hosts:  Bridget ShrackDeAnna Kreger 

                                                                            Canceling Your Registration:

                                                                            Please cancel your registration online ASAP. This allows others to take your place and gives the host an accurate count.

                                                                            • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
                                                                            • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
                                                                            • Click the Cancel Registration link.
                                                                              (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
                                                                            • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.

                                                                            How Waitlists Work:

                                                                            If a registrant cancels and there is a waitlist:

                                                                            • The first person on the list will be automatically registered.
                                                                            • She will receive an email with the subject line "Event Registration Confirmed." Please check daily – it could arrive anytime up the event. The host gets a copy too.
                                                                            • If you are waitlisted and cannot attend, please email ASAP info@newcomersofgreaterseattle.com and request to be removed from the waitlist so the next person on the list can move up.
                                                                            • Hosts: We recommend you text the people who move up from the waitlist to be sure they've seen the notice and can still attend.

                                                                            Group leaders: DeAnna Kreger and  Bridget Shrack

                                                                            • Thursday, November 20, 2025
                                                                            • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
                                                                            • Café Louvre: 210 5th Ave S, Edmonds 98020
                                                                            Register
                                                                            Gather for Coffee in Edmonds

                                                                            All are invited to enjoy coffee and conversation at Café Louvre, a family-run neighborhood café. It serves Umbria coffee and pastries delivered daily from Macrina Bakery. This group meets at 10 am on the 4th Thursdays of January through October and the 3rd Thursdays of November and December.

                                                                            Group Leader: Kate Griffin

                                                                            Register online if you plan to attend. Kate will get an automatic copy of your "yes" RSVP. You'll get a  reminder email 2 days before the event.

                                                                            Street parking is available on 5th Avenue and nearby side streets. 

                                                                            Canceling Your Registration:

                                                                            Please cancel your registration online ASAP. This gives the host an accurate count.

                                                                            • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
                                                                            • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
                                                                            • Click the Cancel Registration link.
                                                                              (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
                                                                            • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.
                                                                            • Thursday, November 20, 2025
                                                                            • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
                                                                            • Caffe Ladro - Kirkland Urban: 400 Urban Plaza, Kirkland 98033
                                                                            Register
                                                                            Gather for Coffee in Kirkland

                                                                            Look for Newcomers in Caffe Ladro's umbrella-covered courtyard or indoors in the large covered amphitheater. This group meets at 10 am on 4th Thursdays January-October, and 3rd Thursdays in November and December. 

                                                                            Interest Group Leaders: Susan Bernstein and Judy Thorsen

                                                                            Register online if you plan to attend.  Susan will receive an automatic "yes" RSVP. You'll get a  reminder email 2 days before the coffee.

                                                                            Free parking is available on the street for 2 hours or in the library garage at 308 Kirkland Avenue for 4 hours.

                                                                            Canceling Your Registration:

                                                                            Please cancel your registration online ASAP. This gives the host an accurate count.

                                                                            • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
                                                                            • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
                                                                            • Click the Cancel Registration link.
                                                                              (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
                                                                            • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.
                                                                            • Friday, November 21, 2025
                                                                            • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
                                                                            • Crossroads Mall Community Room: 15600 NE 8th St., Bellevue 98008
                                                                            Register


                                                                            Mah Jongg with Friends

                                                                            The Eastside Mah Jongg group meets twice monthly, on the 1st & 3rd Fridays, 10am-1:30pm/2pm.

                                                                            We play American Mah Jongg at the Crossroads Mall Community Room or an alternative location as listed on the Newcomer calendar. 

                                                                            • The Crossroads Mall "Community Room" is located inside the mall southwest corner near the *carousel kid ride". Take the hallway in between; "The Store from Layas Pottery" and "Old Navy". The Community Room will be near the end to the right and the nearby Security door, to the left, is where we go for access if the room is not unlocked upon arrival.
                                                                            • The four tables inside may be pulled apart more openly to allow two person seating on each side of the table; four at each table for a total of 16 players. We must return the tables back to the original positioning.
                                                                            • Food and beverages are all BYO, no-host. Purchase what you desire from the many "food court" options, QFC, the French Bakery, Starbucks( in the parking lot), etc., Our complimentary use of this space comes with a Mall Policy that asks that we support the Mall businesses for food and drink brought into the room for consumption. 
                                                                            • We must wipe and return the tables to their original positions and place any garbage in the trash container. 
                                                                            • Register for this event via the Newcomer Calendar. As you RSVP, you will be able to *note if: 1) you will bring a MJ set & table cover, 2) you will help wipe & return tables & the room as we found it. 
                                                                            • Parking is open mall & free   
                                                                            • Enter the mall on the South/NE 8th side by Phenix Salon Suites & ATI Physical Therapy or on the West/156th side near QFC. 

                                                                            TO RSVP: Register online via the Newcomer calendar. You will receive a reminder the day before the event. 

                                                                            Email Debra Rogers if you are interested in joining this group.


                                                                            • Monday, November 24, 2025
                                                                            • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
                                                                            • C & P Coffee: 5612 California Ave SW, Seattle 98136
                                                                            Gather for Coffee in West Seattle

                                                                            All are invited to join this coffee gathering at 10:30 am on 4th Mondays every month.

                                                                            C & P Coffee Company is in a Craftsman house on the east side of California Avenue SW. We have reserved a table inside. Parking is available in the back or on the street.

                                                                            How to RSVP:   Whether yes or no, please email Group leader Sandy Perkowitz at perksand@gmail.com by midday the Sunday before.

                                                                            • Monday, November 24, 2025
                                                                            • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
                                                                            • Coffeemind: 1907 10th Ave W Seattle 98119
                                                                            • 11
                                                                            Register
                                                                            Coffee on the Hill

                                                                            Coffee with friends, old and new. We usually meet on the 4th Monday of the month at Coffeemind. There is generally plenty of street parking available, and the coffee is great!

                                                                            Register online if you plan to attend. Margaret will get an automatic notice of your "yes" RSVP and you will get an email reminder 2 days before the event.

                                                                            Register online:

                                                                            • Registration limit: 12
                                                                            • Members & guests welcome
                                                                            • Event host:  Margaret Graham

                                                                            Canceling Your Registration:

                                                                            Please cancel your registration online ASAP. This allows others to take your place and gives the host an accurate count.

                                                                            • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
                                                                            • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
                                                                            • Click the Cancel Registration link.
                                                                              (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
                                                                            • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.

                                                                            How Waitlists Work:

                                                                            If a registrant cancels and there is a waitlist:

                                                                            • The first person on the list will be automatically registered.
                                                                            • She will receive an email with the subject line "Event Registration Confirmed." Please check daily – it could arrive anytime up to the event. The host gets a copy too.
                                                                            • If you are waitlisted and cannot attend, please remove yourself from the waitlist so the next person on the list can move up. To remove yourself from the waitlist, open your profile and view My Event Registrations. Waitlist events display with a 'Remove' link under the Status column. After removing yourself from the waitlist, you and the event host will receive cancellation notices.
                                                                            • Hosts: We recommend you text the people who move up from the waitlist to be sure they've seen the notice and can still attend.

                                                                            If you have questions, contact interest Group leader Margaret Graham, 720-746-8372.

                                                                            • Monday, November 24, 2025
                                                                            • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
                                                                            • ZOOM

                                                                            The group knits together starting at 2pm on 4th Mondays.

                                                                            Registration is not required. 

                                                                            Group Leader: Jo Dorsch. Please contact Jo with any questions about the group.

                                                                            kmr

                                                                            • Monday, November 24, 2025
                                                                            • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
                                                                            • Stanford's Northgate: 401 NE Northgate Way #1106, Seattle 98125
                                                                            • 10
                                                                            Registration is closed

                                                                            Seattle Happy Hour Encore

                                                                            Due to popular demand, the Seattle Happy Hour Encore group is welcome to Members only to enjoy Happy Hour at a local favorite,  Stanford's Northgate, a classic American Steakhouse. Since 2019, it has been part of a Black- and female-led restaurant group based in Bellevue.

                                                                            We kindly request that members register for either the Seattle Happy Hour or the Seattle Happy Hour Encore events, but not both, to ensure that those who cannot attend the first can join the Encore event. 

                                                                            Additionally, we would like to invite volunteers to be greeters at future events. Since the group meets just once a month, the greeter’s role is to arrive a little early, let the restaurant know we’re the Newcomers Group, and welcome participants as they arrive. That’s it! Bridget and DeAnna have already taken care of all the planning and logistics.

                                                                            NOTE:  This is a new Interest Group.  To receive notices about this group, please be sure to add it on your profile.

                                                                            Parking:  There is plenty of free parking here!

                                                                            Register online:

                                                                            • Registration opens: Tuesday, October 28
                                                                            • Deadline: The Friday before. You and the host will receive a notification; you will also receive a reminder 2 days before. 
                                                                            • Registration limit: 12
                                                                            • Partners/friends invited? No
                                                                            • Event hosts:  DeAnna Kreger, Bridget Shrack

                                                                              Canceling Your Registration:

                                                                              Please cancel your registration online ASAP. This allows others to take your place and gives the host an accurate count.

                                                                              • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
                                                                              • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
                                                                              • Click the Cancel Registration link.
                                                                                (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
                                                                              • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.

                                                                              How Waitlists Work:

                                                                              • If a registrant cancels, the first person on the list will be automatically registered.
                                                                              • She will receive an email with the subject line "Event Registration Confirmed." Please check daily – it could arrive anytime up to the event. The host gets a copy too.
                                                                              • If you are waitlisted and cannot attend, please remove yourself from the waitlist so the next person on the list can move up. To remove yourself from the waitlist, open your profile and view My Event Registrations. Waitlist events display with a 'Remove' link under the Status column. After removing yourself from the waitlist, you and the event host will receive cancellation notices.
                                                                              • Hosts: We recommend you text the people who move up from the waitlist to be sure they've seen the notice and can still attend.

                                                                              About the Group:

                                                                              • Usually meets on 4th Mondays at 4:00 PM

                                                                              Group Leaders: Contact DeAnna Kreger or Bridget Shrack with any questions about the group.

                                                                              • Tuesday, November 25, 2025
                                                                              • 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
                                                                              • All Pilgrim's Christian Church: 509 10th Ave East 98102 (Capital Hill) Door code is 22383*
                                                                              • 1
                                                                              Register

                                                                              Community Lunch Thanksgiving Prep - Shift 1

                                                                              Thanksgiving is an incredibly busy time for the staff at Community Lunch. They usually serve about 300 people on a daily basis. On Thanksgiving they serve around 900! That means they need a lot more volunteers to help prep the holiday lunch.

                                                                              If you will be home the week of Thanksgiving and would like to make a difference to so many people, please considering volunteering for one (or both) of the shifts. It is greatly needed and will be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance. Please bring a sweater in case it is cold in the room.

                                                                              Community Lunch on Capital Hill is a Seattle based 501(c)3 nonprofit that provides hot nutritious meals, clothing and other critical services to those enduring hardship. Their meals are open to all in a welcoming and inclusive environment. No sign-in is ever required. Learn more about the program at Community Lunch.

                                                                              This announcement is for Shift 1

                                                                              A separate announcement will be sent for Shift 2 on Wednesday, November 26

                                                                              Parking:  

                                                                              There is street parking, but only for two hours. The Capital Hill Light Station is very close or you can take the bus. There is also a parking lot on 10th, but it is costly. Carpooling would be helpful.

                                                                              Register Online:

                                                                              • Deadline: Wednesday, November 19
                                                                              • Registration limit: 8
                                                                              • Members & guests welcome
                                                                              • Event host for questions: Gini Dold

                                                                              If You Need to Cancel Your Registration:

                                                                              Please do cancel your registration online ASAP. This allows others to take your place and gives the host an accurate count.

                                                                              • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
                                                                              • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
                                                                              • Click the Cancel Registration link.
                                                                                (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
                                                                              • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.

                                                                              How Waitlists Work:

                                                                              • If a registrant cancels, the first person on the list will be automatically registered.
                                                                              • She will receive an email with the subject line "Event Registration Confirmed." Please check daily – it could arrive anytime up to the event. The host gets a copy too.
                                                                              • If you are waitlisted and cannot attend, please remove yourself from the waitlist so the next person on the list can move up. To remove yourself from the waitlist, open your profile and view My Event Registrations. Waitlist events display with a 'Remove' link under the Status column. After removing yourself from the waitlist, you and the event host will receive cancellation notices.
                                                                              • Hosts: We recommend you text the people who move up from the waitlist to be sure they've seen the notice and can still attend.

                                                                                ABOUT THE GROUP:

                                                                                The group's vision is to provide service and support to charitable or nonprofit organizations in the region, with the belief that "Together, we can make a difference."

                                                                                Group leader: Sharon Litvinoff
                                                                                • Tuesday, November 25, 2025
                                                                                • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
                                                                                • Zoom
                                                                                Come As You Are & Chat

                                                                                Join us any Tuesday on Zoom at 10:30 AM and chat about whatever is on our minds. From vacations to art to everyday life, our conversation is not structured at all. It's amazing how many topics we discuss and what we learn from one another. We always end the session with a smile!

                                                                                No registration or RSVP is needed – just drop in! We'll be happy to see you.

                                                                                Leader: Shar Carmody

                                                                                ZOOMAlthough you shouldn't need it, the Meeting ID is:  847 2998 8917 and the Passcode is : 415573
                                                                                  • Tuesday, November 25, 2025
                                                                                  • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
                                                                                  • Hearth Restaurant, Heathman Hotel: 220 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland, 98033
                                                                                  • 9
                                                                                  Registration is closed

                                                                                  Eastside Lunch | Hearth Restaurant

                                                                                  We are returning to the Hearth Restaurant for the fall and winter. Let's get together for lunch, laughter and lively conversation with new and old friends. We will meet here on the fourth Tuesday of every month on the outdoor, covered, heated patio.

                                                                                  Parking:  Free parking across the street at the Kirkland Library. Free valet service also available at the restaurant (please be prepared to tip).

                                                                                  Register Online:

                                                                                  • Registration Opens: Wednesday, October 29
                                                                                  • Deadline: Sunday, November 23
                                                                                  • Registration limit: 10
                                                                                  • Members only
                                                                                  • Event host for questions: Joanne Guilmette

                                                                                  If You Need to Cancel Your Registration:

                                                                                  Please do cancel your registration online ASAP. This allows others to take your place and gives the host an accurate count.

                                                                                  • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
                                                                                  • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
                                                                                  • Click the Cancel Registration link.
                                                                                    (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
                                                                                  • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.

                                                                                  How Waitlists Work:

                                                                                  • If a registrant cancels, the first person on the list will be automatically registered.
                                                                                  • She will receive an email with the subject line "Event Registration Confirmed." Please check daily – it could arrive anytime up to the event. The host gets a copy too.
                                                                                  • If you are waitlisted and cannot attend, please remove yourself from the waitlist so the next person on the list can move up. To remove yourself from the waitlist, open your profile and view My Event Registrations. Waitlist events display with a 'Remove' link under the Status column. After removing yourself from the waitlist, you and the event host will receive cancellation notices.
                                                                                  • Hosts: We recommend you text the people who move up from the waitlist to be sure they've seen the notice and can still attend.
                                                                                  • Tuesday, November 25, 2025
                                                                                  • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
                                                                                  • Bellevue Towers: 500 106th Ave NE, Bellevue 98004

                                                                                  This month's event has been canceled in favor of a joint November-December event on Tuesday, Dec 16 at the home of Karen Adams in Queen Anne.

                                                                                  Storytelling Salon is an interest group for members to socialize and share stories with one another. We start with a happy hour with hors d’oeuvres and beverages (bring your favorite to share), and then we move into our stories. Whether you prefer to read your story or present it without notes, you’ll have an opportunity to share whatever your heart desires, including tales of lost love, wild times, and strange people!  

                                                                                  Fashioned after The Moth events, speakers have just five minutes to present. But instead of voting for winners (which happens at The Moth events), listeners  just offer up their compliments about content, craft, and delivery. At the end of each session, we spend a few minutes discussing a particular aspect of craft.



                                                                                  • Wednesday, November 26, 2025
                                                                                  • 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
                                                                                  • All Pilgrim's Christian Church: 509 10th Ave East 98102 (Capital Hill) Door code is 22383*
                                                                                  • 3
                                                                                  Register

                                                                                  Community Lunch Thanksgiving Prep - Shift 2

                                                                                  Thanksgiving is an incredibly busy time for the staff at Community Lunch. They usually serve about 300 people on a daily basis. On Thanksgiving they serve around 900! That means they need a lot more volunteers to help prep the holiday lunch.

                                                                                  If you will be home the week of Thanksgiving and would like to make a difference to so many people, please considering volunteering for one (or both) of the shifts. It is greatly needed and will be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance. Please bring a sweater in case it is cold in the room.

                                                                                  Community Lunch on Capital Hill is a Seattle based 501(c)3 nonprofit that provides hot nutritious meals, clothing and other critical services to those enduring hardship. Their meals are open to all in a welcoming and inclusive environment. No sign-in is ever required. Learn more about the program at Community Lunch.

                                                                                  This announcement is for Shift 2 

                                                                                  A separate announcement will be sent for Shift 1 on Tuesday, November 25

                                                                                  Parking:  

                                                                                  There is street parking, but only for two hours. The Capital Hill Light Station is very close or you can take the bus. There is also a parking lot on 10th, but it is costly. Carpooling would be helpful.

                                                                                  Register Online:

                                                                                  • Deadline: Wednesday, November 19
                                                                                  • Registration limit: 8
                                                                                  • Members & guests welcome
                                                                                  • Event host for questions: Gini Dold

                                                                                  If You Need to Cancel Your Registration:

                                                                                  Please do cancel your registration online ASAP. This allows others to take your place and gives the host an accurate count.

                                                                                  • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
                                                                                  • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
                                                                                  • Click the Cancel Registration link.
                                                                                    (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
                                                                                  • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.

                                                                                  How Waitlists Work:

                                                                                  • If a registrant cancels, the first person on the list will be automatically registered.
                                                                                  • She will receive an email with the subject line "Event Registration Confirmed." Please check daily – it could arrive anytime up to the event. The host gets a copy too.
                                                                                  • If you are waitlisted and cannot attend, please remove yourself from the waitlist so the next person on the list can move up. To remove yourself from the waitlist, open your profile and view My Event Registrations. Waitlist events display with a 'Remove' link under the Status column. After removing yourself from the waitlist, you and the event host will receive cancellation notices.
                                                                                  • Hosts: We recommend you text the people who move up from the waitlist to be sure they've seen the notice and can still attend.

                                                                                    ABOUT THE GROUP:

                                                                                    The group's vision is to provide service and support to charitable or nonprofit organizations in the region, with the belief that "Together, we can make a difference."

                                                                                    Group leader: Sharon Litvinoff
                                                                                    • Wednesday, November 26, 2025
                                                                                    • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
                                                                                    • ZOOM

                                                                                    Event on November 26 is canceled due to proximity to Thanksgiving

                                                                                    The Forever Zoom Book Group meets via Zoom on 4th Wednesdays at 3 pm. 

                                                                                    RSVP directly to group leader Deb Becker

                                                                                    ZOOM

                                                                                    • Thursday, November 27, 2025
                                                                                    • 11:00 AM


                                                                                    Bridge with Friends

                                                                                    We will not meet on November 27 due to holidays

                                                                                    Social Bridge for players who have a little bit of knowledge of the game. We have lots of fun connecting with friends and enjoying the game. Keeping score is just to keep us on track. If we have an odd number of players, we rotate every 4 games.  

                                                                                    We play the 2nd Tuesday and 4th Thursday each month and welcome new players with some experience of the game. Generally on 2nd Tuesdays the group meets at a location in West Seattle, and 4th Thursdays at a location in Seattle.  Whoever hosts provides snacks and beverages. Register by two days before the game. 

                                                                                    Email Gini Dold if you are interested in joining the Bridge group, or if you have questions, call Gini Dold 650-483-9837 or email at ginidold@hotmail.com.

                                                                                    • Monday, December 01, 2025
                                                                                    • TBD

                                                                                    Hike in Paradise Valley Conservation Area

                                                                                    Save the date - Details to follow

                                                                                    Parking: ***

                                                                                    Register Online:

                                                                                    • Registration opens on: *** insert a date if registration is not immediate [This is the day the Registration button will be available.] Delete this  bullet if registration is immediate.
                                                                                    • Deadline: ***
                                                                                    • Registration limit: ***
                                                                                    • Members only
                                                                                    • Event hosts for questions: DeAnna Kreger, Bridget Shrack

                                                                                    If You Need to Cancel Your Registration:

                                                                                    Please cancel your registration online ASAP. This allows others to take your place and gives the host an accurate count.

                                                                                    • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
                                                                                    • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
                                                                                    • Click the Cancel Registration link.
                                                                                      (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
                                                                                    • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.

                                                                                    How Waitlists Work:

                                                                                    • If a registrant cancels, the first person on the list will be automatically registered.
                                                                                    • She will receive an email with the subject line "Event Registration Confirmed." Please check daily – it could arrive anytime up to the event. The host gets a copy too.
                                                                                    • If you are waitlisted and cannot attend, please remove yourself from the waitlist so the next person on the list can move up. To remove yourself from the waitlist, open your profile and view My Event Registrations. Waitlist events display with a 'Remove' link under the Status column. After removing yourself from the waitlist, you and the event host will receive cancellation notices.
                                                                                    • Hosts: We recommend you text the people who move up from the waitlist to be sure they've seen the notice and can still attend.

                                                                                      ABOUT THE GROUP:

                                                                                      Group members lead outings of varying length and difficulty.  Destinations are normally within a 90-minute drive of Seattle.

                                                                                      Hike leaders are needed for future months. Please contact Group Leaders Elaine Moreen & Nancy Wever to volunteer to lead a hike, or if you have a question.

                                                                                      Get Fit & Hike History and Planner

                                                                                      • Monday, December 01, 2025
                                                                                      • 3:15 PM - 5:00 PM
                                                                                      • Hearth Restaurant & Bar: 220 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland 98033
                                                                                      Register
                                                                                      Happy Hour Specials at the Heathman Hotel

                                                                                      Join us for happy hour at the Hearth Restaurant, part of the Heathman Hotel. We will be seated inside or outside (the patio has heaters) depending on the weather and restaurant staffing. Happy hour specials for food and drinks will be available.

                                                                                      This group usually meets on the first Monday of the month.

                                                                                      REGISTRATION:

                                                                                      • Deadline: 6 pm on Sunday before the event.
                                                                                      • How: Online
                                                                                      • Registration limit: None
                                                                                      • Partners/friends invited? Women friends are invited; please add them to your registration.

                                                                                      You will receive a reminder 2 days before the event. If you register and must cancel, please do so as soon as possible. 

                                                                                      Canceling Your Registration:

                                                                                      Please cancel your registration online ASAP. This gives the host an accurate count.

                                                                                      • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
                                                                                      • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
                                                                                      • Click the Cancel Registration link.
                                                                                        (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
                                                                                      • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.
                                                                                      Contact group leader Susan Handley (513-236-4686 – text preferred) if you want to join or cancel after the registration deadline. 

                                                                                      PARKING: Free valet service (please be prepared to tip), street parking is usually available or park at the Kirkland Library down across the street.



                                                                                      • Tuesday, December 02, 2025
                                                                                      • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
                                                                                      • Zoom
                                                                                      Come As You Are & Chat

                                                                                      Join us any Tuesday on Zoom at 10:30 AM and chat about whatever is on our minds. From vacations to art to everyday life, our conversation is not structured at all. It's amazing how many topics we discuss and what we learn from one another. We always end the session with a smile!

                                                                                      No registration or RSVP is needed – just drop in! We'll be happy to see you.

                                                                                      Leader: Shar Carmody

                                                                                      ZOOM

                                                                                      Although you shouldn't need it, the Meeting ID is:  847 2998 8917 and the Passcode is : 415573

                                                                                        • Wednesday, December 03, 2025
                                                                                        • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
                                                                                        • ZOOM
                                                                                        Register
                                                                                        Leadership in Action

                                                                                        All club members are invited to attend Board of Directors meetings, which are led by our club President.

                                                                                        We have 9 Officers on our Board of Directors. Visit our Leadership page for more information.

                                                                                        Please register to send an automatic RSVP for a head count. 

                                                                                        You're welcome to join the meeting at 10:15 for a bit of social time. 

                                                                                        ZOOM LINK

                                                                                        AGENDA


                                                                                        • Wednesday, December 03, 2025
                                                                                        • 2:00 PM
                                                                                        • Blue Highway Games, 2203 Queen Anne Avenue N, Seattle 98109
                                                                                        • 9
                                                                                        Registration is closed

                                                                                        Mah Jongg - Queen Anne 

                                                                                        Let’s meet in Queen Anne and play some Mah Jongg! All levels welcome. Please bring a set if you have one!

                                                                                        Parking:  

                                                                                        Street parking is free but limited on Queen Anne Ave. as well as on side streets

                                                                                         Register Online:

                                                                                        If You Need to Cancel Your Registration:

                                                                                        Please do cancel your registration online ASAP. This allows others to take your place and gives the host an accurate count.

                                                                                        • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
                                                                                        • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
                                                                                        • Click the Cancel Registration link.
                                                                                          (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
                                                                                        • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.

                                                                                        How Waitlists Work:

                                                                                        • If a registrant cancels, the first person on the list will be automatically registered.
                                                                                        • She will receive an email with the subject line "Event Registration Confirmed." Please check daily – it could arrive anytime up to the event. The host gets a copy too.
                                                                                        • If you are waitlisted and cannot attend, please remove yourself from the waitlist so the next person on the list can move up. To remove yourself from the waitlist, open your profile and view My Event Registrations. Waitlist events display with a 'Remove' link under the Status column. After removing yourself from the waitlist, you and the event host will receive cancellation notices.
                                                                                        • Hosts: We recommend you text the people who move up from the waitlist to be sure they've seen the notice and can still attend.

                                                                                          ABOUT THE GROUP:

                                                                                          Group meets each Wednesday to have some fun playing Mah Jongg

                                                                                          Group leaders: Lisa Podell, Margaret Graham, Martine Monaghan

                                                                                          • Thursday, December 04, 2025
                                                                                          • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
                                                                                          • Third Place Commons: 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park
                                                                                          • 11
                                                                                          Register


                                                                                          Mah Jongg with Friends

                                                                                          This Mah Jongg group meets twice monthly, on 1st and 3rd Thursdays (except holidays) from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

                                                                                          • All levels are welcome to join! We'll usually have willing teachers available.
                                                                                          • Third Place Commons is a casual public space without advance table reservations. We'll choose our tables and play first come, first served, with a limit of 12 players. Bring your Mah Jongg set if you have one!
                                                                                          • Food and beverages are also no-host. Bring your own or purchase from the Bakery or other restaurants located in the Commons area.
                                                                                          • Add the group to your profile to receive event announcements. For instructions see FAQ: How to join (or drop out of) Interest Groups.  

                                                                                          Parking: Large open free parking out front

                                                                                          Registration:

                                                                                          • Deadline: Register by the day prior to each event to allow hosts to know who's coming and the number of Mah Jongg sets needed.
                                                                                          • How: Register online 
                                                                                          • Registration limit: 12 (however, tables are open. If you have a set and a friend, snag a table and come play with us!)
                                                                                          • Partners/friends invited? Guests are welcome to join us. Remember club policy: non-members can only attend 2 events before they must join.
                                                                                          • Hosts: Bridget Shrack, Patti Zelikoff, Varies

                                                                                          Canceling Your Registration:

                                                                                          Please cancel your registration online ASAP. This allows others to take your place and gives the host an accurate count.

                                                                                          • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
                                                                                          • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
                                                                                          • Click the Cancel Registration link.
                                                                                            (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
                                                                                          • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.

                                                                                          How Waitlists Work:

                                                                                          If a registrant cancels and there is a waitlist:

                                                                                          • The first person on the list will be automatically registered.
                                                                                          • She will receive an email with the subject line "Event Registration Confirmed." Please check daily – it could arrive anytime up the event. The host gets a copy too.
                                                                                          • If you are waitlisted and cannot attend, please email ASAP info@newcomersofgreaterseattle.com and request to be removed from the waitlist so the next person on the list can move up.
                                                                                          • Hosts: We recommend you text the people who move up from the waitlist to be sure they've seen the notice and can still attend.

                                                                                            About the group: 

                                                                                            This fun group will meet twice monthly, on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM (except holidays).

                                                                                            Group leaders: Bridget Shrack, Patti Zelikoff

                                                                                            • Monday, December 08, 2025
                                                                                            • 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

                                                                                            This at capacity/closed group knits together IN PERSON starting at 10:30 am on 2nd Mondays.  The 4th Monday ZOOM session is still open to new members.

                                                                                            If you would like,  bring a sack lunch so we can visit through the lunch hour.  The hostess will provide beverages and dessert.

                                                                                              Group Leader: Jo Dorsch. Please contact Jo with any questions about the group.

                                                                                              • Monday, December 08, 2025
                                                                                              • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
                                                                                              • Stanford's Northgate: 401 NE Northgate Way #1106, Seattle 98125
                                                                                              • 0
                                                                                              Join waitlist

                                                                                              This robust group shares Happy Hour at Stanford's Northgate, a classic American Steakhouse. Since 2019, it has been part of a Black- and female-led restaurant group based in Bellevue.

                                                                                              Register online:

                                                                                              • Deadline: The Friday before. Petra Van Keppel will receive a notification; you will receive a reminder 2 days before. 
                                                                                              • Registration limit: 14
                                                                                              • Partners/friends invited? Yes (be sure to add if you're bringing) 
                                                                                              • Event hosts:   Petra Vankeppel and Bob Vankeppel 

                                                                                              Canceling Your Registration:

                                                                                              If you register and must bow out, please cancel your registration online ASAP. (Learn how on ouFAQ page.) This allows others to take your place and gives the host an accurate count. You and the host will receive a cancellation notice. 

                                                                                              How Waitlists Work:

                                                                                              If a registrant cancels and there is a waitlist:

                                                                                              • The first person on the list will be automatically registered.
                                                                                              • She will receive an email with the subject line "Event Registration Confirmed." Please check daily – it could arrive anytime up to the event. The host gets a copy too.
                                                                                              • If you are waitlisted and cannot attend, please remove yourself from the waitlist so the next person on the list can move up. To remove yourself from the waitlist, open your profile and view My Event Registrations. Waitlist events display with a 'Remove' link under the Status column. After removing yourself from the waitlist, you and the event host will receive cancellation notices.
                                                                                              • Hosts: We recommend you text the people who move up from the waitlist to be sure they've seen the notice and can still attend.

                                                                                              About the Group:

                                                                                              • Usually meets on 2nd Mondays at 4:00 PM

                                                                                              Group Leader: Petra Vankeppel Contact Petra with any questions about the group.

                                                                                              • Tuesday, December 09, 2025
                                                                                              • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
                                                                                              • Zoom
                                                                                              Come As You Are & Chat

                                                                                              Join us any Tuesday on Zoom at 10:30 AM and chat about whatever is on our minds. From vacations to art to everyday life, our conversation is not structured at all. It's amazing how many topics we discuss and what we learn from one another. We always end the session with a smile!

                                                                                              No registration or RSVP is needed – just drop in! We'll be happy to see you.

                                                                                              Leader: Shar Carmody

                                                                                              ZOOM

                                                                                              Although you shouldn't need it, the Meeting ID is:  847 2998 8917 and the Passcode is : 415573

                                                                                                • Tuesday, December 09, 2025
                                                                                                • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
                                                                                                • Sandy Perkowitz's home: 1550 Alki Ave. #503 Seattle
                                                                                                Register


                                                                                                Bridge with Friends

                                                                                                Social Bridge for players who have a little bit of knowledge of the game. We have lots of fun connecting with friends and enjoying the game. Keeping score is just to keep us on track. If we have an odd number of players, we rotate every 4 games.  


                                                                                                We play the 2nd Tuesday and 4th Thursday each month and welcome new players with some experience of the game. Generally on 2nd Tuesdays the group meets at a location in West Seattle, and 4th Thursdays at a location in Seattle. Register onlineby two days before the game. 

                                                                                                Registration:

                                                                                                • Deadline: Sunday, two days prior
                                                                                                • How: Register online 
                                                                                                • Registration limit: No limit
                                                                                                • Event host:  Sandy Perkowitz 404-277-7599

                                                                                                Canceling Your Registration:

                                                                                                Please cancel your registration online ASAP. This allows others to take your place and gives the host an accurate count.

                                                                                                • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
                                                                                                • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
                                                                                                • Click the Cancel Registration link.
                                                                                                  (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
                                                                                                • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.

                                                                                                Email Gini Dold if you are interested in joining the Bridge group, or if you have questions, call Gini Dold 650-483-9837 or email at ginidold@hotmail.com.


                                                                                                • Wednesday, December 10, 2025
                                                                                                • TBD

                                                                                                Hold the Date

                                                                                                Information Forthcoming

                                                                                                Parking: ***

                                                                                                Register online:

                                                                                                • Deadline: ***
                                                                                                • Cost: $*** prepaid with registration 
                                                                                                • If you have special dietary needs please email the All Club Events Team prior to ***.
                                                                                                • No refunds can be issued after registration closes on ***. See cancellation note below. 
                                                                                                • Friends invited? Yes
                                                                                                • Event host: The All-Club Events Team

                                                                                                Canceling Your Registration:

                                                                                                Please cancel your registration online ASAP. This allows others to take your place and gives the host an accurate count.

                                                                                                • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
                                                                                                • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
                                                                                                • Click the Cancel Registration link.
                                                                                                  (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
                                                                                                • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.
                                                                                                • Note, no refund will be granted for registration cancelled after Saturday, Dec 7. You may arrange for another person to take your seat. Please email the name of the replacement to the All Club Events Team.
                                                                                                All-Club Events Team is planning this event. If you have a question about the event, email: events@newcomersofgreaterseattle.org.
                                                                                                  • Wednesday, December 10, 2025
                                                                                                  • 2:00 PM
                                                                                                  • Blue Highway Games, 2203 Queen Anne Avenue N, Seattle 98109
                                                                                                  • 9
                                                                                                  Registration is closed

                                                                                                  Mah Jongg - Queen Anne 

                                                                                                  Let’s meet in Queen Anne and play some Mah Jongg! All levels welcome. Please bring a set if you have one!

                                                                                                  Parking:  

                                                                                                  Street parking is free but limited on Queen Anne Ave. as well as on side streets

                                                                                                   Register Online:

                                                                                                  If You Need to Cancel Your Registration:

                                                                                                  Please do cancel your registration online ASAP. This allows others to take your place and gives the host an accurate count.

                                                                                                  • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
                                                                                                  • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
                                                                                                  • Click the Cancel Registration link.
                                                                                                    (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
                                                                                                  • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.

                                                                                                  How Waitlists Work:

                                                                                                  • If a registrant cancels, the first person on the list will be automatically registered.
                                                                                                  • She will receive an email with the subject line "Event Registration Confirmed." Please check daily – it could arrive anytime up to the event. The host gets a copy too.
                                                                                                  • If you are waitlisted and cannot attend, please remove yourself from the waitlist so the next person on the list can move up. To remove yourself from the waitlist, open your profile and view My Event Registrations. Waitlist events display with a 'Remove' link under the Status column. After removing yourself from the waitlist, you and the event host will receive cancellation notices.
                                                                                                  • Hosts: We recommend you text the people who move up from the waitlist to be sure they've seen the notice and can still attend.

                                                                                                    ABOUT THE GROUP:

                                                                                                    Group meets each Wednesday to have some fun playing Mah Jongg

                                                                                                    Group leaders: Lisa Podell, Margaret Graham, Martine Monaghan

                                                                                                    • Wednesday, December 10, 2025
                                                                                                    • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
                                                                                                    • ZOOM

                                                                                                    The group will meet on Dec 10 instead of Dec 24 due to holidays.

                                                                                                    The Forever Zoom Book Group meets via Zoom on 4th Wednesdays at 3 pm. 

                                                                                                    RSVP directly to group leader Deb Becker

                                                                                                    ZOOM

                                                                                                    • Thursday, December 11, 2025
                                                                                                    • 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
                                                                                                    • Laura Sevonty's Home: 18134 60th Ave NE Kenmore, WA
                                                                                                    • 0
                                                                                                    Join waitlist

                                                                                                    Celebrate Christmas!

                                                                                                    Celebrate the season with fellow Living on the Hedge enthusiasts! Bring a dish to pass and a garden-themed wrapped gift to exchange. ($20 - $25)

                                                                                                    Parking:  Parking on street

                                                                                                    Register Online:

                                                                                                    If You Need to Cancel Your Registration:

                                                                                                    Please do cancel your registration online ASAP. This allows others to take your place and gives the host an accurate count.

                                                                                                    • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
                                                                                                    • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
                                                                                                    • Click the Cancel Registration link.
                                                                                                      (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
                                                                                                    • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.

                                                                                                    How Waitlists Work:

                                                                                                    • If a registrant cancels, the first person on the list will be automatically registered.
                                                                                                    • She will receive an email with the subject line "Event Registration Confirmed." Please check daily – it could arrive anytime up to the event. The host gets a copy too.
                                                                                                    • If you are waitlisted and cannot attend, please remove yourself from the waitlist so the next person on the list can move up. To remove yourself from the waitlist, open your profile and view My Event Registrations. Waitlist events display with a 'Remove' link under the Status column. After removing yourself from the waitlist, you and the event host will receive cancellation notices.
                                                                                                    • Hosts: We recommend you text the people who move up from the waitlist to be sure they've seen the notice and can still attend.

                                                                                                      ABOUT THE GROUP:

                                                                                                      Living on the Hedge is a group that is designed for both gardeners and non-gardeners who love watching things grow and who love the flora of the Pacific Northwest. Participants will enjoy field trips as well as workshops, talks and hands-on events. All are welcome; you don’t need to have a garden.

                                                                                                      Group leaders: Karen Malcolm, Laura Sevonty

                                                                                                      • Thursday, December 11, 2025
                                                                                                      • 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
                                                                                                      • Whisky West: 6451 California Ave SW, Seattle 98136
                                                                                                      • 13
                                                                                                      Registration is closed

                                                                                                      Raise a Glass in West Seattle

                                                                                                      Let's raise a glass to toast one another, share some stories, and enjoy a laugh or two! This West Seattle group meets at 4:30 PM on second Thursdays, and is always open to partners and guests. The registration deadline is one week earlier, on the first Thursday.

                                                                                                      Parking: Whisky West has free parking behind the building.

                                                                                                      Register online:

                                                                                                      • Registration opens on: Thursday, November 13
                                                                                                      • Deadline: 1st Thursday, one week prior to the event
                                                                                                      • Registration limit: 15
                                                                                                      • Partners/guests invited? Yes, one per member
                                                                                                      • Event hosts: Kathi Richter and Jerry Sousa.

                                                                                                      Canceling Your Registration:

                                                                                                      Please cancel your registration online ASAP. This allows others to take your place and gives the host an accurate count.

                                                                                                      • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
                                                                                                      • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
                                                                                                      • Click the Cancel Registration link.
                                                                                                        (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
                                                                                                      • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.

                                                                                                      How Waitlists Work:

                                                                                                      If a registrant cancels and there is a waitlist:

                                                                                                      • The first person on the list will be automatically registered.
                                                                                                      • She will receive an email with the subject line "Event Registration Confirmed." Please check daily – it could arrive anytime up to the event. The host gets a copy too.
                                                                                                      • If you are waitlisted and cannot attend, please remove yourself from the waitlist so the next person on the list can move up. To remove yourself from the waitlist, open your profile and view My Event Registrations. Waitlist events display with a 'Remove' link under the Status column. After removing yourself from the waitlist, you and the event host will receive cancellation notices.
                                                                                                      • Hosts: We recommend you text the people who move up from the waitlist to be sure they've seen the notice and can still attend.

                                                                                                      Group Leaders: Kathi Richter (kathirichter1@gmail.com) and Jerry Sousa. Please contact Kathi with any questions about the group.

                                                                                                      • Saturday, December 13, 2025
                                                                                                      • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

                                                                                                      Euchre is an excellent social and simple card game. A great time for small talk, to share delicious food and drinks, and a fantastic way for many people to get acquainted, and have a fun nigh of laughs while rotating tables and partners. Played in groups of 4 each table (women or men), is a monthly Saturday event starting at 6 pm in different homes each month.

                                                                                                      Please, contact Helena Puche if you are interested.  Join in; fun is guaranteed!

                                                                                                      Helena Puche hpuche@sbcglobal.net Cell: 630 935-8081


                                                                                                      • Tuesday, December 16, 2025
                                                                                                      • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
                                                                                                      • Zoom
                                                                                                      Come As You Are & Chat

                                                                                                      Join us any Tuesday on Zoom at 10:30 AM and chat about whatever is on our minds. From vacations to art to everyday life, our conversation is not structured at all. It's amazing how many topics we discuss and what we learn from one another. We always end the session with a smile!

                                                                                                      No registration or RSVP is needed – just drop in! We'll be happy to see you.

                                                                                                      Leader: Shar Carmody

                                                                                                      ZOOM

                                                                                                      Although you shouldn't need it, the Meeting ID is:  847 2998 8917 and the Passcode is : 415573

                                                                                                        • Tuesday, December 16, 2025
                                                                                                        • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
                                                                                                        • Home of Karen Adams, 1823 Warren Ave N, Seattle
                                                                                                        • 11
                                                                                                        Registration is closed

                                                                                                        The Storytelling Salon is combining its November and December gatherings. We will meet Tuesday Dec 16 at the home of Karen Adams in Queen Anne. Please bring a small appetizer to share. Karen will supply beverages.

                                                                                                        Register online:

                                                                                                        • Registration opens on October 26 (the Registration button will be activated) 
                                                                                                        • Deadline: Sunday, Dec 14. After that, please contact Karen Adams if you wish to attend or cancel.
                                                                                                        • Registration limit: 12
                                                                                                        • Members only
                                                                                                        • Host: Karen Adams, karenturleyadams@gmail.com
                                                                                                        Canceling Your Registration:

                                                                                                          If you register and must bow out, please cancel your registration online ASAP. (Learn how on our FAQ page.) This allows others to take your place and gives the host an accurate count. You and the host will receive a cancellation notice. 

                                                                                                          How Waitlists Work:

                                                                                                          • If a registrant cancels, the first person on the list will be automatically registered.
                                                                                                          • She will receive an email with the subject line "Event Registration Confirmed." Please check daily – it could arrive anytime up to the event. The host gets a copy too.
                                                                                                          • If you are waitlisted and cannot attend, please remove yourself from the waitlist so the next person on the list can move up. To remove yourself from the waitlist, open your profile and view My Event Registrations. Waitlist events display with a 'Remove' link under the Status column. After removing yourself from the waitlist, you and the event host will receive cancellation notices.
                                                                                                          • Hosts: We recommend you text the people who move up from the waitlist to be sure they've seen the notice and can still attend.

                                                                                                          About the Group:


                                                                                                          • Wednesday, December 17, 2025
                                                                                                          • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
                                                                                                          • Edmonds Waterfront Center (EWC) banquet room. 220 Railroad Ave, Edmonds 98020
                                                                                                          • 8
                                                                                                          Registration is closed

                                                                                                          Morning at Edmonds Waterfront

                                                                                                          Bring your own morning beverage or buy a coffee at EWC’s Common Grounds coffee bar. Let’s meet in the Banquet Room where we can get to know one another while enjoying the magnificent waterfront view.

                                                                                                          After coffee, you’re on your own to have lunch in the Banquet Room (you can sign up for the lunch program), buy a snack at Common Grounds, and/or take a walk along the waterfront. Seals and sea lions have been spotted recently! You may even want to take a ferry ride to Kingston on a nice day. Walk on fees are $5.10 for seniors (65 & over), $10.25 for younger folks.

                                                                                                          Parking:  

                                                                                                          Parking at EWC can be limited, but there is plenty of parking 1/2 block south of EWC at the fishing pier lot.  EWC parking lot has a 4 hour limit, the fishing pier is 3 hours.  Both are free.

                                                                                                           Register Online:

                                                                                                          • Registration opens on: Thursday, November 20, 2025
                                                                                                          • Deadline: none
                                                                                                          • Registration limit: 10
                                                                                                          • Members only
                                                                                                          • Event host for questions: Kathy Schoenbaum

                                                                                                          If You Need to Cancel Your Registration:

                                                                                                          Please do cancel your registration online ASAP. This allows others to take your place and gives the host an accurate count.

                                                                                                          • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
                                                                                                          • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
                                                                                                          • Click the Cancel Registration link.
                                                                                                            (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
                                                                                                          • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.

                                                                                                          How Waitlists Work:

                                                                                                          • If a registrant cancels, the first person on the list will be automatically registered.
                                                                                                          • She will receive an email with the subject line "Event Registration Confirmed." Please check daily – it could arrive anytime up to the event. The host gets a copy too.
                                                                                                          • If you are waitlisted and cannot attend, please remove yourself from the waitlist so the next person on the list can move up. To remove yourself from the waitlist, open your profile and view My Event Registrations. Waitlist events display with a 'Remove' link under the Status column. After removing yourself from the waitlist, you and the event host will receive cancellation notices.
                                                                                                          • Hosts: We recommend you text the people who move up from the waitlist to be sure they've seen the notice and can still attend.

                                                                                                            ABOUT THE GROUP:

                                                                                                            Great opportunity to share coffee and enjoy the Edmonds waterfront.

                                                                                                            Group Leader:  Kathy Schoenbaum

                                                                                                            • Wednesday, December 17, 2025
                                                                                                            • 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
                                                                                                            • ZOOM
                                                                                                            Register

                                                                                                            The Communications Team meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 4PM via Zoom.  Note: Aug, Nov and Dec deviate from this schedule.

                                                                                                            Agenda - insert link

                                                                                                            The Zoom link is at the top of the agenda.


                                                                                                            • Wednesday, December 17, 2025
                                                                                                            • 2:00 PM
                                                                                                            • Blue Highway Games, 2203 Queen Anne Avenue N, Seattle 98109
                                                                                                            • 9
                                                                                                            Registration is closed

                                                                                                            Mah Jongg - Queen Anne 

                                                                                                            Let’s meet in Queen Anne and play some Mah Jongg! All levels welcome. Please bring a set if you have one!

                                                                                                            Parking:  

                                                                                                            Street parking is free but limited on Queen Anne Ave. as well as on side streets

                                                                                                             Register Online:

                                                                                                            If You Need to Cancel Your Registration:

                                                                                                            Please do cancel your registration online ASAP. This allows others to take your place and gives the host an accurate count.

                                                                                                            • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
                                                                                                            • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
                                                                                                            • Click the Cancel Registration link.
                                                                                                              (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
                                                                                                            • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.

                                                                                                            How Waitlists Work:

                                                                                                            • If a registrant cancels, the first person on the list will be automatically registered.
                                                                                                            • She will receive an email with the subject line "Event Registration Confirmed." Please check daily – it could arrive anytime up to the event. The host gets a copy too.
                                                                                                            • If you are waitlisted and cannot attend, please remove yourself from the waitlist so the next person on the list can move up. To remove yourself from the waitlist, open your profile and view My Event Registrations. Waitlist events display with a 'Remove' link under the Status column. After removing yourself from the waitlist, you and the event host will receive cancellation notices.
                                                                                                            • Hosts: We recommend you text the people who move up from the waitlist to be sure they've seen the notice and can still attend.

                                                                                                              ABOUT THE GROUP:

                                                                                                              Group meets each Wednesday to have some fun playing Mah Jongg

                                                                                                              Group leaders: Lisa Podell, Margaret Graham, Martine Monaghan

                                                                                                              • Wednesday, December 17, 2025
                                                                                                              • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
                                                                                                              • Lake Forest Bar & Grill: 17535 Ballinger Way Northeast, Lake Forest Park
                                                                                                              • 10
                                                                                                              Registration is closed
                                                                                                              Ladies Time Out!


                                                                                                              Join us on the third Wednesday of the month for a small(er) gathering of Newcomer Members. Ladies Time Out! is a great way to unwind during the week.


                                                                                                              Get ready for the weekend with an early evening out with the girls from 4 to 6 pm. Happy hour prices last until 5 pm with small bites and Happy Hour drinks, but after 5 the prices are still reasonable. We hope to see you there.

                                                                                                              Lake Forest Bar & Grill takes separate checks. They have a large free parking area. 


                                                                                                              Parking: They have a large free parking area

                                                                                                              Registration:

                                                                                                              • Registration opens on: Monday, November 17 [This is the day the Registration button will be available.]
                                                                                                              • Deadline: Monday two days prior to event
                                                                                                              • How: Register online 
                                                                                                              • Registration limit: 12
                                                                                                              • Partners/friends invited? No, members only
                                                                                                              • Event hosts:  Bridget ShrackDeAnna Kreger 

                                                                                                              Canceling Your Registration:

                                                                                                              Please cancel your registration online ASAP. This allows others to take your place and gives the host an accurate count.

                                                                                                              • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
                                                                                                              • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
                                                                                                              • Click the Cancel Registration link.
                                                                                                                (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
                                                                                                              • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.

                                                                                                              How Waitlists Work:

                                                                                                              If a registrant cancels and there is a waitlist:

                                                                                                              • The first person on the list will be automatically registered.
                                                                                                              • She will receive an email with the subject line "Event Registration Confirmed." Please check daily – it could arrive anytime up the event. The host gets a copy too.
                                                                                                              • If you are waitlisted and cannot attend, please email ASAP info@newcomersofgreaterseattle.com and request to be removed from the waitlist so the next person on the list can move up.
                                                                                                              • Hosts: We recommend you text the people who move up from the waitlist to be sure they've seen the notice and can still attend.

                                                                                                              Group leaders: DeAnna Kreger and  Bridget Shrack

                                                                                                              • Thursday, December 18, 2025
                                                                                                              • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
                                                                                                              • Caffe Ladro - Kirkland Urban: 400 Urban Plaza, Kirkland 98033
                                                                                                              Register
                                                                                                              Gather for Coffee in Kirkland

                                                                                                              Look for Newcomers in Caffe Ladro's umbrella-covered courtyard or indoors in the large covered amphitheater. This group meets at 10 am on 4th Thursdays January-October, and 3rd Thursdays in November and December. 

                                                                                                              Interest Group Leaders: Susan Bernstein and Judy Thorsen

                                                                                                              Register online if you plan to attend.  Susan will receive an automatic "yes" RSVP. You'll get a  reminder email 2 days before the coffee.

                                                                                                              Free parking is available on the street for 2 hours or in the library garage at 308 Kirkland Avenue for 4 hours.

                                                                                                              Canceling Your Registration:

                                                                                                              Please cancel your registration online ASAP. This gives the host an accurate count.

                                                                                                              • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
                                                                                                              • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
                                                                                                              • Click the Cancel Registration link.
                                                                                                                (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
                                                                                                              • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.
                                                                                                              • Thursday, December 18, 2025
                                                                                                              • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
                                                                                                              • Café Louvre: 210 5th Ave S, Edmonds 98020
                                                                                                              Register
                                                                                                              Gather for Coffee in Edmonds

                                                                                                              All are invited to enjoy coffee and conversation at Café Louvre, a family-run neighborhood café. It serves Umbria coffee and pastries delivered daily from Macrina Bakery. This group meets at 10 am on the 4th Thursdays of January through October and the 3rd Thursdays of November and December.

                                                                                                              Group Leader: Kate Griffin

                                                                                                              Register online if you plan to attend. Kate will get an automatic copy of your "yes" RSVP. You'll get a  reminder email 2 days before the event.

                                                                                                              Street parking is available on 5th Avenue and nearby side streets. 

                                                                                                              Canceling Your Registration:

                                                                                                              Please cancel your registration online ASAP. This gives the host an accurate count.

                                                                                                              • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
                                                                                                              • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
                                                                                                              • Click the Cancel Registration link.
                                                                                                                (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
                                                                                                              • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.
                                                                                                              • Sunday, December 21, 2025
                                                                                                              • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
                                                                                                              • Grand Central Bakery: 1607 N. 45th St Seattle

                                                                                                              Interest Group for Mystery Lovers

                                                                                                              CANCELED DUE TO HOLIDAYS

                                                                                                              This group focuses on crime and mystery books and meets on 3rd Sundays at 10 am.

                                                                                                              See our Book Groups Reading List to find out what we'll be reading in coming months. 

                                                                                                              RSVP to attend by emailing directly to group leader Katharine Crick or for questions about the group.

                                                                                                              • Monday, December 22, 2025
                                                                                                              • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
                                                                                                              • Coffeemind: 1907 10th Ave W Seattle 98119
                                                                                                              • 11
                                                                                                              Register
                                                                                                              Coffee on the Hill

                                                                                                              Coffee with friends, old and new. We usually meet on the 4th Monday of the month at Coffeemind. There is generally plenty of street parking available, and the coffee is great!

                                                                                                              Register online if you plan to attend. Margaret will get an automatic notice of your "yes" RSVP and you will get an email reminder 2 days before the event.

                                                                                                              Register online:

                                                                                                              • Registration limit: 12
                                                                                                              • Members & guests welcome
                                                                                                              • Event host:  Margaret Graham

                                                                                                              Canceling Your Registration:

                                                                                                              Please cancel your registration online ASAP. This allows others to take your place and gives the host an accurate count.

                                                                                                              • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
                                                                                                              • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
                                                                                                              • Click the Cancel Registration link.
                                                                                                                (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
                                                                                                              • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.

                                                                                                              How Waitlists Work:

                                                                                                              If a registrant cancels and there is a waitlist:

                                                                                                              • The first person on the list will be automatically registered.
                                                                                                              • She will receive an email with the subject line "Event Registration Confirmed." Please check daily – it could arrive anytime up to the event. The host gets a copy too.
                                                                                                              • If you are waitlisted and cannot attend, please remove yourself from the waitlist so the next person on the list can move up. To remove yourself from the waitlist, open your profile and view My Event Registrations. Waitlist events display with a 'Remove' link under the Status column. After removing yourself from the waitlist, you and the event host will receive cancellation notices.
                                                                                                              • Hosts: We recommend you text the people who move up from the waitlist to be sure they've seen the notice and can still attend.

                                                                                                              If you have questions, contact interest Group leader Margaret Graham, 720-746-8372.

                                                                                                              • Monday, December 22, 2025
                                                                                                              • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
                                                                                                              • C & P Coffee: 5612 California Ave SW, Seattle 98136
                                                                                                              Gather for Coffee in West Seattle

                                                                                                              All are invited to join this coffee gathering at 10:30 am on 4th Mondays every month.

                                                                                                              C & P Coffee Company is in a Craftsman house on the east side of California Avenue SW. We have reserved a table inside. Parking is available in the back or on the street.

                                                                                                              How to RSVP:   Whether yes or no, please email Group leader Sandy Perkowitz at perksand@gmail.com by midday the Sunday before.

                                                                                                              • Monday, December 22, 2025
                                                                                                              • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
                                                                                                              • ZOOM

                                                                                                              The group knits together starting at 2pm on 4th Mondays.

                                                                                                              Registration is not required. 

                                                                                                              Group Leader: Jo Dorsch. Please contact Jo with any questions about the group.

                                                                                                              kmr

                                                                                                              • Monday, December 22, 2025
                                                                                                              • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
                                                                                                              • Stanford's Northgate: 401 NE Northgate Way #1106, Seattle 98125
                                                                                                              • 10
                                                                                                              Registration is closed

                                                                                                              Seattle Happy Hour Encore

                                                                                                              Due to popular demand, the Seattle Happy Hour Encore group is welcome to Members only to enjoy Happy Hour at a local favorite,  Stanford's Northgate, a classic American Steakhouse. Since 2019, it has been part of a Black- and female-led restaurant group based in Bellevue.

                                                                                                              We kindly request that members register for either the Seattle Happy Hour or the Seattle Happy Hour Encore events, but not both, to ensure that those who cannot attend the first can join the Encore event. 

                                                                                                              Additionally, we would like to invite volunteers to be greeters at future events. Since the group meets just once a month, the greeter’s role is to arrive a little early, let the restaurant know we’re the Newcomers Group, and welcome participants as they arrive. That’s it! Bridget and DeAnna have already taken care of all the planning and logistics.

                                                                                                              NOTE:  This is a new Interest Group.  To receive notices about this group, please be sure to add it on your profile.

                                                                                                              Parking:  There is plenty of free parking here!

                                                                                                              Register online:

                                                                                                              • Registration opens: Tuesday, November 25
                                                                                                              • Deadline: The Friday before. You and the host will receive a notification; you will also receive a reminder 2 days before. 
                                                                                                              • Registration limit: 12
                                                                                                              • Partners/friends invited? No
                                                                                                              • Event hosts:  DeAnna Kreger, Bridget Shrack

                                                                                                                Canceling Your Registration:

                                                                                                                Please cancel your registration online ASAP. This allows others to take your place and gives the host an accurate count.

                                                                                                                • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
                                                                                                                • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
                                                                                                                • Click the Cancel Registration link.
                                                                                                                  (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
                                                                                                                • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.

                                                                                                                How Waitlists Work:

                                                                                                                • If a registrant cancels, the first person on the list will be automatically registered.
                                                                                                                • She will receive an email with the subject line "Event Registration Confirmed." Please check daily – it could arrive anytime up to the event. The host gets a copy too.
                                                                                                                • If you are waitlisted and cannot attend, please remove yourself from the waitlist so the next person on the list can move up. To remove yourself from the waitlist, open your profile and view My Event Registrations. Waitlist events display with a 'Remove' link under the Status column. After removing yourself from the waitlist, you and the event host will receive cancellation notices.
                                                                                                                • Hosts: We recommend you text the people who move up from the waitlist to be sure they've seen the notice and can still attend.

                                                                                                                About the Group:

                                                                                                                • Usually meets on 4th Mondays at 4:00 PM

                                                                                                                Group Leaders: Contact DeAnna Kreger or Bridget Shrack with any questions about the group.

                                                                                                                • Tuesday, December 23, 2025
                                                                                                                • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
                                                                                                                • Zoom
                                                                                                                Come As You Are & Chat

                                                                                                                Join us any Tuesday on Zoom at 10:30 AM and chat about whatever is on our minds. From vacations to art to everyday life, our conversation is not structured at all. It's amazing how many topics we discuss and what we learn from one another. We always end the session with a smile!

                                                                                                                No registration or RSVP is needed – just drop in! We'll be happy to see you.

                                                                                                                Leader: Shar Carmody

                                                                                                                ZOOM

                                                                                                                Although you shouldn't need it, the Meeting ID is:  847 2998 8917 and the Passcode is : 415573

                                                                                                                  • Tuesday, December 23, 2025
                                                                                                                  • 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
                                                                                                                  • Hearth Restaurant, Heathman Hotel: 220 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland, 98033
                                                                                                                  • 9
                                                                                                                  Registration is closed

                                                                                                                  Eastside Lunch | Hearth Restaurant

                                                                                                                  We are returning to the Hearth Restaurant for the fall and winter. Let's get together for lunch, laughter and lively conversation with new and old friends. We will meet here on the fourth Tuesday of every month on the outdoor, covered, heated patio.

                                                                                                                  Parking:  Free parking across the street at the Kirkland Library. Free valet service also available at the restaurant (please be prepared to tip).

                                                                                                                  Register Online:

                                                                                                                  • Registration Opens: Wednesday, November 26
                                                                                                                  • Deadline: Sunday, December 21
                                                                                                                  • Registration limit: 10
                                                                                                                  • Members only
                                                                                                                  • Event host for questions: Joanne Guilmette

                                                                                                                  If You Need to Cancel Your Registration:

                                                                                                                  Please do cancel your registration online ASAP. This allows others to take your place and gives the host an accurate count.

                                                                                                                  • Go to the event listed in the online Calendar.
                                                                                                                  • Click on Already Registered on the left side of the screen.
                                                                                                                  • Click the Cancel Registration link.
                                                                                                                    (Ignore the line at the top: "Registration confirmed. To change, contact administrator.)
                                                                                                                  • Click Cancel Registration to confirm.

                                                                                                                  How Waitlists Work:

                                                                                                                  • If a registrant cancels, the first person on the list will be automatically registered.
                                                                                                                  • She will receive an email with the subject line "Event Registration Confirmed." Please check daily – it could arrive anytime up to the event. The host gets a copy too.
                                                                                                                  • If you are waitlisted and cannot attend, please remove yourself from the waitlist so the next person on the list can move up. To remove yourself from the waitlist, open your profile and view My Event Registrations. Waitlist events display with a 'Remove' link under the Status column. After removing yourself from the waitlist, you and the event host will receive cancellation notices.
                                                                                                                  • Hosts: We recommend you text the people who move up from the waitlist to be sure they've seen the notice and can still attend.
                                                                                                                  • Thursday, December 25, 2025
                                                                                                                  • 11:00 AM


                                                                                                                  Bridge with Friends

                                                                                                                  We will not meet on December 25 due to holidays

                                                                                                                  Social Bridge for players who have a little bit of knowledge of the game. We have lots of fun connecting with friends and enjoying the game. Keeping score is just to keep us on track. If we have an odd number of players, we rotate every 4 games.  

                                                                                                                  We play the 2nd Tuesday and 4th Thursday each month and welcome new players with some experience of the game. Generally on 2nd Tuesdays the group meets at a location in West Seattle, and 4th Thursdays at a location in Seattle.  Whoever hosts provides snacks and beverages. Register by two days before the game. 

                                                                                                                  Email Gini Dold if you are interested in joining the Bridge group, or if you have questions, call Gini Dold 650-483-9837 or email at ginidold@hotmail.com.

                                                                                                                  • Tuesday, December 30, 2025
                                                                                                                  • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
                                                                                                                  • Zoom
                                                                                                                  Come As You Are & Chat

                                                                                                                  Join us any Tuesday on Zoom at 10:30 AM and chat about whatever is on our minds. From vacations to art to everyday life, our conversation is not structured at all. It's amazing how many topics we discuss and what we learn from one another. We always end the session with a smile!

                                                                                                                  No registration or RSVP is needed – just drop in! We'll be happy to see you.

                                                                                                                  Leader: Shar Carmody

                                                                                                                  ZOOM

                                                                                                                  Although you shouldn't need it, the Meeting ID is:  847 2998 8917 and the Passcode is : 415573

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