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We have many activities to choose from. Look over the list below and the details that follow. Don't see what you're interested in? We're always open to new ideas and we would be happy to assist you with advice and support to set up a new activity or to take it on a trial run with a Join Up event. The Join Ups are events that are held one or more times a year when a club member is willing to organize an activity for other members. If you love to ski, then you might organize a ski-day or weekend. If you love the theater, you might organize a trip to a local theater or a show in New York. For more information contact Activities.
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This is your chance to throw away the excuses and commit to reading! The lively art of discussion is alive and well at this monthly book club that meets in the evening. Just like the daytime book club, a preview of the current month's book is listed in the Newcomers Club newsletter. This group meets in the home of one of the members and new members are encouraged to join! Work (Read) better on a deadline? This group is for you! |
Canasta is a fun card game of melds and points originating in Uruguay and is usually played at a table of four. The game uses two standard decks of cards. We play with Modern American Canasta rules and, while it all sounds confusing at first, it's great strategic fun once you learn how to play! We are happy to teach you if you're new to Canasta or need a refresher.
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Join Ups are a great way to try something new. Anyone can organize a Join Up, all you need is an idea. You select the activity, such as a bike ride, trip to a museum, movie or theatre outing, then pick a date and time. We set up the event and send out the invitations. Members interested in attending will respond directly to you.
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Mahjongg is a four-player game played with colorful tiles. It originated in China and has been played in America for decades. It’s a fun game involving some luck, skill, and concentration. If you like card games and socializing, give Mahjongg a try! |
The Meet and Greet committee will host a gathering every other month (October–May) for new and prospective members. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet members of the club and learn all about the wonderful activities that MLNC has to offer. Please join us to learn more about this fabulous club! |
We welcome everyone back from summer to start the Main Line Newcomers’ season. We enjoy lunch while sharing summer stories and making plans for the months ahead.
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At our cocktail parties, held several times a year, a member opens her home to greet Newcomers new and old. Each person or couple attending is asked to bring an appetizer for 8-10 people. The Socials activity provides a great way to meet people and learn about the Main Line in a comfortable setting … and an opportunity for a spouse to meet others in the community. Return to top |
As the winter doldrums set in, it’s time to warm up with soup and good company. This fun annual event is a great way to connect with others and beat cabin fever. Held in a member’s home, attendees are asked to make soup or bring sandwiches to share.
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Taste is an activity for cooks who want to share recipes from their favorite cookbooks/websites and learn new favorites. We each choose and prepare a recipe from the selected cookbook for the meeting, where participants will taste and critique the recipe. We meet on the first Monday, September–May.
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Spring Voting Lunch As the MLNC's year winds down it becomes time to vote on next year’s board. This is done at the annual voting lunch, typically held at a local country club. Members meet the incoming board while sipping champagne and enjoying a special lunch menu. It is the perfect ending to the club year. Contact Voting Lunch |
Join us for a friendly weekly walk on the lovely Arboretum trail at Haverford College. We meet on Friday mornings in the Visitor Parking lot at 9:30am and walk for about 60 minutes (a little over two miles). Enter Haverford College from Lancaster Ave. and follow the signs for Visitor Parking. It’s a bit of a wandering route with many speed bumps, but stick with it and you will arrive at the visitor lot. |