Newcomers Club of Venice Florida

Beach Breakfast Members meet once a month, March through October, to enjoy a catered breakfast and a walk on the beach.

Beach Picnic

Catered picnics and cookouts are held monthly, April through October, at a local beach. The social hour and sunsets are a favorite part of this activity.

Book Club

Meetings are held monthly to discuss selected books of current interest.

Dining Adventures
Visit new or favorite restaurants throughout the year. Members enjoy a relaxed social occasion while experiencing a variety of cuisines.

Dining In Groups of 6-8 meet for dinner in participants’ homes on a rotating basis. Hosts prepare the entre and guests bring an appetizer/salad/dessert to complete the meal.

Games

Fun and games are offered throughout the month including: Bridge, Bunco, Euchre, Hand and Foot, Mah-Jongg, Mexican Train/Dominoes, and Poker.

General Meeting
There is only one general members meeting scheduled each year for the purpose of board member elections.

Golf + Dine A weekly event for all levels of golfers is held at various area courses. Dinner for players and their spouse/partner takes place that evening at a local restaurant and is open to all members.

Lunch Bunch
An informal monthly lunch is held at various popular local restaurants with spirited conversation and camaraderie.

Neighborhood Socials Informal gatherings based on zip code. Great way to meet fellow VNC members living in your development or neighborhood. Attendees bring appetizer to share and own beverages.

Real Florida
Small groups take to the outdoors to explore the area’s natural environment and history by bike, hike, canoe, kayak, snorkel or day trip. Schedule varies according to activity.

R.O.M.E.O.
R.O.M.E.O. (Retired Outstanding Men Eating Out) meets monthly at different local restaurants for good food and conversation.

Special Events The special events vary each year. They include a golf tournament, holiday party, dances, mystery train ride and casino night.

Sunday Mixer

Monthly informal social get-together held in the evening at various members’ homes. Attendees bring snacks to share and their own beverages.

Venice Newcomers Singles In addition to ALL general club events, special activities to meet and mix are planned for Newcomers Singles such as breakfasts, dinners, happy hours, house parties, movie nights, game nights, and bike rides.

Welcome Reception

All new members are invited to a Welcome Reception hosted by the Board of Directors where all the Club’s activities and events are explained. These receptions are given at various times of the year and are by invitation only.

Wine Tasting

This very popular monthly activity is held in a member’s home. Guests each bring a bottle of wine selected for the theme of the month and an appetizer to share. The wines are tasted as a group and discussed. Participants enjoy a social get together while being exposed to wines from all over the world.

Wining Out
Held at various times of the year at local restaurants and clubs. Ranges from cocktails and appetizers to full wine pairing dinner.