        " Happy New Year"
          Welcome to 2025

Book Lovers
12/18/24

Duke Mansion Tea


Appetizers with Friends
12/14/24

"Our Purpose"

The purpose of this organization shall be to introduce women of the community to each other and to offer them an opportunity for companionship and friendship through social events and interest group activities, as desired by the members , on a non-commercial, non-profit, non-political, and non-discriminatory basis.

Take the Step to Meet New Friends and Enjoy the Fun!

Have you just moved into the Charlotte area? Or have you retired recently? Do you need to find a new path to make friends? Whether you are brand new to the area or you have lived and worked here for years, New Friends of Caroline (NFC) offers the opportunity just right for you to broaden your friendship circle.

New Friends of Carolina has been transforming the lives of its members since 1989 as a not-for-profit social club for women. You will find the members of the club to be both warm and welcoming. We can't wait to meet you! Please browse the complete list of offerings by scrolling down to INTEREST GROUPS and UPCOMING EVENTS below.

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Better Homes & Gardens Cookie Exchange
12/13/24

January Membership Luncheon

Thursday, January 23, 2025
11:30 - Social, 12:00 Lunch

Wan Fu Restaurant
Charlotte, NC 28226

We will dine on Chicken w/veggies in a white sauce.
Beef with Broccoli
Emperor's Shrimp
Veggie Lo Mein
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Steamed Rice

All will be served family style
Ice or hot Tea and Soda
Cash bar available as you enter

Cost $30.00

Capacity: 50 Lucky Ladies

Wan Fu Restaurant

Interest Groups

Appetizers with Friends
Better Homes & Gardens
Book Lovers
Book Swappers
Brews and Bites
Bunco # 1
Bunco #2
Contract Rummy
Crafty Creations
Dining with Divas
Drama Queens
Five Deck Canasta
In the Know
Ladies Night Out
Lunch Bunch #!
Lunch Bunch #2
Matinee Madams
Mexican Train #1
Mexican Train #2
Mexican Train #3
Evening Mexican Train
Pickle Ball
Pop-Ups
Rummikub
Samba
Scrabble
Sip & Stitch
Travelers
Winers & Diners

Upcoming Events

President's Message

The President's Message

Good Day Friends,

It is my honor and privilege to announce the NFC board's approval of the Nominating Committee chair, members and alternates who are tasked with presenting a slate of elected officers for the 2025 - 2026 New Friends of Carolina membership year.

2025 - 2026 Nominating Committee
Chair - Lora Castello
Lisa Byrne (member)
Jeanne Deiger (member)
Jean Rottmann (member)
Andrea Woods (member)
Angie Glender (alternate)
Carol Rider (alternate)

Any member interested in being nominated to a leadership position is encouraged to contact Chair, Lora Castello before February 25, 2025. All elected positions will accept nominations. The committee will present a slate to the board in March and the approved slate will be announced to the general membership at the March General Membership Meeting. The slate will be voted upon at the April General Membership Meeting. Installation of the 2025-2026 board will take place at the May General Membership Meeting. The General Membership Meetings are the monthly luncheons for the membership. Responsibilities for the new board will begin June 1.

As we move into the growing light of the new year, may your year ahead bring good health and happiness plus ample opportunities to enjoy your NFC membership.

Debbie Williams, President
New Friends of Carolina