St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia, Elgin IL and neighboring communities
Activities
The members of Fox Valley Newcomers and Neighbors have a wealth of activities they can participate in. Come join us for our monthly luncheon, our regular event for all members, or join one of the special interest groups below. When you join, our monthly newsletter will provide information on all activities and whom to contact to participate. Join Now!
Monthly Luncheon
We hold a luncheon each month at local restaurants and other venues, followed by an interesting program. Our luncheons are wonderful opportunities to meet others in the club and find out more about our activities. The monthly luncheon is announced in our newsletter.
500 Cards
500 is a trick-taking game that is an extension of Euchre with some ideas from Bridge. We welcome singles and couples who enjoy card playing.
Active Men - Plus
The Men’s Group has several activities to join. The current list includes: Golf, Pickle Ball, Wine/ Beer/ Spirits Club, Men's Breakfast Club, Card Games, Sports Bar Games, Afternoon at the Movies, Mexican Train, and the Restaurant Club. The monthly newsletter and emails will keep everyone informed with dates and activities.
Book Clubs
Books and More, Bookends: There's a time and a book for everyone.
Critic's Corner
Lunch, supper or just drinks and a movie. Movie choices are posted the weekend prior to the show.
Excellent Adventures
Musical or theater outings; checking out antique stores, museums, architectural and botanical tours, going shopping and having lunch in different suburbs taking in an interesting lecture, you name it.
Explorers
Each month Explorers will cultivate knowledge of art, culture, exotic destinations and history. If you have curiosity and are a lifelong learner, please join us.
Hand and Foot Canasta
Hand and Foot is a game in which each player is dealt two sets of cards - the hand, which is played first, and the foot, which is played when the hand has been used up. Although most people say that Hand and Foot is best played by four people in partnerships, it can also be played by six in two teams of three, or by any number of people playing as individuals.
Girls' Night Out
We meet at a local restaurant once a month for appetizers or dinner and drinks.
Ladies Lunch Bridge
Do you like to play and socialize? Our two groups play on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month, September through May. We start at 9:50 am, break for lunch, and play again until about 2:45 pm. You don't need a partner; we rotate every four hands.
Liverpool Rummy
Liverpool Rummy is a popular variation on the basic Contract Rummy game. We meet on the 4th Thursday of each month at 1pm and play to approximately 4:30 pm.
Mexican Train Dominoes
Mexican Train is a game played with dominoes. The object of the game is for a player to play all the dominoes from his or her hand onto one or more chains, or "trains", emanating from a central hub or "station". Loads of fun!
Mah Jongg
Mah Jongg is an ancient tile game developed in China. We generally meet on Friday afternoons at 1:00 p.m. in players’ homes. New players are welcome and we will happily teach you how to play.
Women's Monday Morning Golf
We have two tee times starting at 8:30 am every Monday morning at Pottawatomie Golf Course in St. Charles. This is a nine-hole course and golfers can either walk or ride.