Newcomers Club of New Bern


Introducing New Bern to you!

About the Newcomers and Alumni Club

The objective of the Newcomers Club of New Bern is to help newcomers integrate into their new community by providing opportunities to meet other newcomers, to learn about local and regional resources and history; and to identify ways of contributing to its life, vitality and organizations, both charitable and civic.

The Newcomers Club was started under the premise of a three-year membership. That allowed the Club never to become "closed" because of size. As the third year of the Club's existence approached, the graduating group requested and helped organize the Alumni Group, since many members did not want to leave the social group that gave them so much enjoyment.

The Alumni Group is basically the same as Newcomers – allowing people to socialize in the activities that they enjoy with many of the same people. Many activities are the same, some are similar, and others are different. Both groups are there to offer what its members want, thus some differences.

The Alumni Group has approximately 160 residences in its membership, which comes to about 250 members, some being couples and others being singles. We publish a monthly Newsletter, which is in the process of going to email, with the option of hard copy.

Our general meeting night is the second Wednesday of each month, but in some months, we do not have a general meeting, and instead, offer a social, such as our Ice Cream Social or Valentine Brunch. We offer activities, such as Book Club, Bridge, Dominoes, Mahjong, Crafting, Boating, Golf and Wine Tasting. We have been inviting the Alumni Group to some of our socials and activities in recent years, such as Dining Out, Singles and Outdoor Adventure. Every year, we add more combined efforts, which open more opportunities for new and current friendships.