President’s Corner

What Tampa area Women’s Group provides over 15 activities every month for its members to gather and have fun together?

Newcomers of NW Hillsborough County does just that each and every month – fun and friendship!

It’s been an honor and privilege serving our club as President this past year.  I have seen so many smiling faces at our Newcomer Events – women getting together to enjoy talking about great books and movies with Book Club and Chick Flicks, playing classic games like Canasta, Mah Jongg, Bunco, Bridge and Dominoes, discussing and laughing together while dining and drinking at our many food-infused gatherings like Wine Time, Adventures in Lunch, Ladies Night Out and our Monthly Luncheons. Newcomers enjoyed learning more about our beautiful area with the Gad – Abouts’ area trips while other members enjoyed even more outdoor adventures with the Nature Walk, Cycling and Hiking Groups. Two instantly-popular groups were started this past year to offer our members even more opportunities: Health and Well-Being and Game Day.  Our Newcomers’ Annual Party was extra special this year – we had our first live band and it was a blast!  Members were dancing and singing along with popular hits from the 70’s through the present. The theme, “A Night at the Movies,” had members and guests dressed like movie characters from popular films from the past. 

All these activities and more could not happen without the diligence, hard work, organizational skills and kindness of our activities chairwomen. These women give their time and attention to providing varied fun, healthy and educational activities month after month for our members. In addition, there are many “behind the scenes” leaders who provide the ways and means for all our activities to happen!  The Newsletter, the Directory, Publicity, Website, Communications, Greeters, Mentoring, Community Service, Resources, Budget, Luncheons, Membership and Record-Keeping members work tirelessly to create the strong backbone that supports our group.

A heartfelt “thank you” to each and every one of you!

This coming year promises to be one of the best ever!  Our membership is growing and many of our newest members have stepped forward to lead new groups, and continue the best traditions of the past forty years. 

We always welcome new ideas and leadership to provide more fun, more friendships and more adventures for our Newcomers.

Once again, I look forward to joining the fun with you at many of our activities this coming year!

​Mary Banks - President