Monthly Gatherings
Members come together on the second Tuesday of each month from September to May for a cocktail party, holiday lunch or a dinner with speakers who are experts on local topics of interest. It is a great way to meet new friends. Contact VP for more information.
Island Adventures
How about taking a voyage on a working shrimp boat – and sampling the catch while you are on board! Visit nearby historical islands and plantations. Explore Cumberland, Sapelo and Jekyll Islands. Tour King’s Bay Submarine Base or take a day trip to the Okefenokee Swamp. And more. Contact Island_Adventures for more information.
Dining In
Dining In is one of the most enjoyable ways to get acquainted in Newcomers. Nothing is more convivial than good food and conversation in the relaxed setting at the home of new friends! Each participating individual or couple hosts two dinners in their home during the year. In the months you are not hosting you will enjoy being guests at the homes of others. Dinners are scheduled monthly from October through May. Due to conflicts with the holidays, Dining In is not scheduled in December. Hosting a Dining In event involves planning a meal for eight people. The hosts provide the main course and the drinks – along with a dinner theme if desired. You are encouraged to be as creative as you can! The guests bring side dishes or dessert as assigned by the hosts. The relaxed nature of the in-home experience offers a popular contrast to the Dining Out experience. And many Newcomers enjoy participating in both groups. To download a Dining In Sign Up Form please click HERE ! For more information contact DINING IN for more information.
Dining Out
A great way to meet new people, sample different types of food, and not worry about doing the dishes is to participate in Dining Out. The island offers a variety of cuisines and price ranges, from Sushi to Cajun, pizza to tapas and always fresh seafood. It’s a recipe for fun and adventure! Each month you will be assigned to a different group of eight. A designated host plans the group’s dining out event with date, choice of restaurant, and type of meal – breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner. The host may invite the group to their home for light refreshments before going to the restaurant, to provide an opportunity to get to know each other better. Meals at the restaurant are “Dutch Treat”. Each member of Dining Out will be asked to host once or twice during the October to May season. Contact DINING OUT for more information.
Golf
One of Island Newcomers most popular activities is the monthly golf group. Many of us were lured to St Simons area and Coastal Georgia by the excellent golf options, along with the very favorable weather for the sport. Island Newcomers golf is open to all golfers, regardless of the caliber of their game; both men and women. A women’s nine holers group meet the first and third Tuesday afternoon of each month at Sea Palms Golf Course and after a fun game, meet for dinner afterwards at the Putters Club. The two schedules do not conflict, so women can consider both options. For more info contact Women’s Golf. If 18 hole golf is your game contact 18HoleGolf for more information.
Great Decisions
Great Decisions uses a briefing book, an introductory video each week and things like the Great Decisions Online e-newsletter for further study of a topic. The group meets for 8 sessions in early winter (Jan – Mar).
The Great Decisions group is composed of interested individuals gathered in a “safe” environment where each participant’s point of view carries equal weight and everyone is encouraged to share opinions and ideas. Consensus is not a goal and there is a mutual respect for each member’s experiences, value systems and beliefs. Contact Great Decisions for more information.
Daytime Book Club
Men and women members of Island Newcomers are invited to meet monthly at 10 a.m. or 3 p.m. on the first Tuesday to discuss books they have read. Each month features a discussion of one book selected in advance by each group’s members. Books are usually fiction, but occasionally not, depending on the group’s interests and opinions. For those who delight in reading, this is a good way to unwind with a light snack, share viewpoints and became acquainted and friends with other new residents of the Island. For more information contact Daytime Book Club.
Evening Book Club
If you like to read, and your schedule doesn’t allow you to join the Daytime Book Club, our Evening Club is just for you! We meet on the first Monday of the month at 7 PM all year long. All the books chosen will be available at the G.J.Ford Bookstore at a 15% discount for Book Club members. For more information contact Evening Book Club.
Adopt-a-Highway
The Adopt-A-Highway Group meets monthly on a Saturday morning for breakfast at McDonald’s and then spends a couple of hours cleaning up the roads around the St Simons Gateway project. Everyone is welcome as we provide this service to help keep our Island beautiful. Contact Adopt-a-Highway for more information.
Membership and Guest Policies
Membership in Island Newcomers is open to all residents of less than two years on St Simons Island or Sea Island and you may be a member for three years after which time you are encouraged to move on to one of the “after Newcomers” organizations on the Island. Members joining between September and February count as a full year of membership. Members joining between March and May shall begin the three year membership term the following September. These members will pay half membership dues for the partial year. Guest(s) of members are welcome to any Club function provided there is space available following the sign-up of all members who wish to participate. Members are encouraged to limit the number of times a local resident is invited to attend as a guest. You may complete a Membership Application and pay the annual dues of $25/person online using the link found on our Homepage or you may download an Application there and mail it in with your check. Any questions, please contact Membership. To view this year’s current MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY, please click HERE.
