2008 Activity Descriptions

Square Dancing - NEW!
Gil Lamb from the Nau-sets Square Dance Group has contacted us to invite anyone interested, to join their square dancing organization. They meet at the Dennis Senior Center on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 - 9:30 PM. The cost is $7.00 per person. Anyone who wishes to visit is welcome to do so. They are also offering a Square Dancing class beginning Thursday, February 5, 2009 in the basement of the Citizens Bank, Route 28 So. Yarmouth from 7:30 to 9:30 PM. The fee for each class is $7.00. For more information, you are welcome to go on line to their website: www.nau-sets.org or to
Ccontact Person: Gil Lamb at gslamb@comcast.net

Anything But Bridge
For those who enjoy games but don’t participate in bridge, this activity provides fun for the game players.  The host or hostess selects the game or games for a particular afternoon or evening session.
Contact Persons: Joyce Brooks - 432-2940 and Delena Previd - 430-1057

Book Clubs *
The book clubs are popular groups to join and there are established groups from each past year of newcomers which continue to meet. New groups are usually formed in Sept./Oct. of each year. They are open to both men and women members of Newcomers and CONCH although few men have expressed an interest in joining. The groups meet monthly at different members homes. Book selection is flexible and voted upon by the group from recommendations of the members. The club may decide on a mix of fiction/nonfiction or focus on one theme for the year. Book choices are usually made a few months in advance. Discussion is led by whoever recommended the book. The hostess prepares coffee (decaf), tea and a light dessert (does not have to be homemade) which is enjoyed by all before, during or after the meeting. The meeting lasts one to two hours depending on the amount of socializing which seems to increase the longer members know each other. This is a great opportunity to meet and get to know new people as well as read and discuss books that are not you usual reading style.
Contact Person: Susan Buoniconti - 945-1834

Bowling *
Enjoy bowling and "eating out" at a choice of local restaurants on either Monday or Tuesday evenings. We bowl at the Orleans alleys and meet at 5:15 PM.
Contact People:
Monday Night - CONCH (Newcomers invited):
Harry & Maribel Johnson 430-1428
Tuesday Night - Newcomers (CONCH invited): Collen & Don Kolp 430-1907
Stuart & Nancy Black 432-1362 Chris & Dave Taylor 430-4076

Bridge (Couples Contract)
For those who enjoy contract bridge, this activity permits couples to play an afternoon or evening of bridge. The schedule permits couples to schedule bridge at a mutually convenient time. The overall scores are gathered and accumulated by the coordinator with fun prizes awarded at years end.
Contact Person: Jo Molnar 430-8552

Bridge (Couples Duplicate)
Three tables (six couples - male or female) to meet once or twice a month on Tueday or Wednesday nights at couple's homes for a night of fun duplicate bridge.
Contact Person: Sue Granai - 432-2936

Day Travel
This committee plans, develops, and implements travel opportunities that will appeal to the members of CONCH. Each trip is planned to create an extraordinary travel experience to local and regional areas including points of interest, shows, and musical concerts. Members are encouraged to signup for trips at the meetings or through the CONCH website.
Contact Person: Dona Webber - 430-4587 - JWEBBER269@aol.com

Evening Fine Dining *
Fine Dining provides an opportunity to enjoy an evening with friends at one of the fine restaurants on the Cape that are known for their gourmet excellence. Evenings out are scheduled several times a year. There are no membership requirements other than being a member of either Chatham-Harwich Newcomers or CONCH. A warm welcome is given to singles as well as couples. The restaurants we select pride themselves on the high quality of the dining experience they provide. While they are not inexpensive, going as part of a group provides the opportunity to have this special evening out at an acceptable pricing. Watch for our flyers at the meetings and on the website.
Contact Person: Catherine Clark - 945-9456

Hiking Highlights *
Hiking Highlights is a casual introduction to hiking and outdoor activities in the wonderful lower Cape Cod area. These hikes will start in September and end before the Winter Hikes program starts in November. These hikes, which will all have a theme, will be between two and three miles in one and a half hours. The emphasis will not be on a cardio vascular workout but the enjoyment of our off-the-beaten-path trails that have great scenery, historic significance or some other highlight. See list of hikes and directions. Final instructions will be emailed, so you must put your email on the list.
Contact Persons: Mark and Patti McGrath - 432-3775

In-Home Dining
Join In-Home Dining if you would like to share four evenings a year of delightful dining with friends old and new in a small group setting.  You will host dinner once and be “contributing guests” at the other three dinners. Substitutes are needed and must sign up at the beginning of the dining schedule.
Contact Persons: Norm & Shade Cronan - 430-7365

Kayaking *
From the end of May till the end of September, Newcomers and CONCH members launch on Thursday mornings into the rivers, ponds and inlets of Chatham and surrounding costal areas. The two hour trips, geared to the skills of novice or intermediate paddlers, may be followed by a swim and lunch. E-mails before each trip give directions, times and what to expect.
Contact Persons: Dick Huelsmann 430-2024 Dave Brown 432-0012

Knitting *
Sit and Knit meets the first Monday and the third Tuesday of each month with other knitters of all skill levels who are anxious to share techniques and ideas. Learn about trendy new yarns and get help if you are stuck. Knitters meet at the homes of members from 10:00 to noon.
Contact Person: Linda Smith - 945-0905

Mah Jongg *
A resurgence in popularity for this game has created a lot of interest lately. The mah jongg activity group will accommodate players who wish to take the required beginner classes, those who already play and are looking for a group, those who would like to be a substitute for an existing group, and those who would like to attend a monthly Mah Jongg festival on a Wednesday afternoon where all CONCH and Newcomer players gather to play around with their peers or more experienced players. Contact Persons: Regina McDowell - 945-1632 and Mary Ann Ryer - 432-0684

Men's Golf *
If you are a skilled golfer looking for a friendly game or if you played thirty years ago and not much lately, we've got the 'club' for you! Newcomers and CONCH men tee off on Tuesday mornings in Chatham and Thursday mornings in Harwichport, and golf several times a year at other Cape courses. Sign-up to be on the list and play when you can. All skill levels are welcome.
Contact Person: Paul Greenough - 945-4732

Nurses Group *
A group of professional nurses meet to discuss selected health topics of interest to the group on the second Monday of the month from September through June. Open to members of both CONCH and Newcomers.
Contact Person: Ginny O’Halloran - 430-1909

Political Discussion *
We are an eclectic nonpartisan group of people with widely differing points of view on many, it not all, subjects and a good sense of humor. We get together every second and fourth Wednesday of the month, September through June, from 2:30-4:30 pm at the Eldredege Public Library, Main Street, Chatham, to talk and share opinions about international, national, state and local issues. Our discussions are lively but respectful and civilized. Unlike the British House of Commons, name-calling and personal insults are not permitted. When several individuals wish to speak at the same time, the moderator recognizes participants in turn as their hands are raised. To maintain order, instead of pounding a gavel, the moderator may shout "time out" or vigorously shake the small dinner bell from Franklin's variety store. In December, we have a holiday party. Its purpose is to socialize rather than to talk politics. A picnic in June is our last event of the year. Participants are invited to bring a dish and a spouse or guest. This, too, is designed as a social event.
Contact Person: Eve Dalmolen - 430-7485

Singles Group*
Singles Group Have fun meeting other single members of the Newcomers and CONCH Clubs! We're planning several interactive get-togethers to meet new friends and enjoy each other's company. "As we learned in kindergarten, when you go out into the world, hold hands and stick together!" Join others who may want to participate in various club activities, but hesitate to go alone. We welcome couples or married singles who are interested in our activities; line dancing for example. Feel free to invite friends or family to attend an event they would enjoy. To participate in an activity; please sign-up in advance or respond to e-mails and notices. November/December Activities
Contact Persons: Kathy Teahan - 430-1369 and Jack McDaid - 432-2477

Tai-Chi *
Gerry McDowell teaches this weekly class in Tai-chi Ch’uan, a centuries old Chinese exercise. It is practiced today for health and wellbeing. Although it is done very slowly, the form provides a stimulating workout that strengthens the lower body and balance. The beginners class covers the first 16 postures of Cheng Man ching's tai chi form. The intermediate class continues the learning to the full 37 postures. Sessions are held at the Chatham Community Center Aerobics Room on Tuesdays at 8:00 - 8:45 am for beginners and 8:45 - 9:00 a.m. for intermediate students. Students celebrate Chinese New Year with a banquet at a Hyannis restaurant, and an end of year pot luck brunch. Contact :Gerry McDowell 945-1632
Contact Person: Gerry McDowell 945-1632

Women's Gourmet Group
A group of women who get together for a relaxed luncheon on the fourth Monday of the month to share food and recipes based on on a theme.
Contact Person: Irene Linehan  508-432-6953  

Woodworking *
Whether your work area is a dedicated shop or a temporary, cleared space in a basement of garage, you might want to join the Woodworkers on the first Thursday of the month. Meetings are often demonstrations of woodworking techniques and are held in members' home workshops. Members with a variety of skill levels, share the common interest of loving to work with wood.
Contact Person: Steve Patzman 432-0665

Women's Tennis *
Women's Tennis meets on Fridays and is open to Newcomers and CONCH members. In the Fall and Spring we play outside at 10 AM at the Chatham High School courts, In Winter we move to Willy's gym in Eastham where we usually play in the early afternoon. When we play at Willy's, there is a fee.
Contact People: Lorraine Canavan - 945-2916 and Deborah Aylesworth - 432-5574

Come join our club and enjoy the activities and friendships of life on the Cape!