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 Naperville Newcomers and Neighbors Club (NNNC) is a social organization that welcomes both newcomers and long-time residents who want to meet other people through our educational, social, and charitable activities.
Established in 1999, the Newcomers and Neighbors Club offers more than 40 activities during the day, evening, or weekend. Our diverse groups engage in: trips; card parties; lunches out; walking tours; scrapbooking; gardening; investing; book groups; international conversations; and more. The Moms 'n' Tots group alone has a wide variety of activities and playgroups. In addition, members continually start new groups.
The Newcomers and Neighbors Club hosts monthly Welcome Coffees, following each Board Meeting. A board of 25 elected members meets to make policy, manage the activities, and review the budget. It also holds monthly luncheons with guest speakers at local venues. Our Make, Bake and Buy silent auction, in November, is another event that's eagerly anticipated by our NNNC members.
During NNNC’s calendar year of 2011-2012, our members raised $14, 000.00 going to eight local charities and two scholarships, to graduating high school seniors from Naperville’s School Districts 203 and 204.
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 First Tuesday Book Discussion
This is a large and lively group that meets every first Tuesday of the month to discuss books of any literary genre. We have two groups that meet at either 10:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. |
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Fourth Tuesday Book Discussion
We meet the fourth Tuesday of every month, end our discussion around noon, then head out to a nearby restaurant for lunch. We love to welcome new members
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NNNC Scholarship
In 2008, NNNC established a scholarship program for graduating high school students in Naperville’s 203 and 204 school districts. NNNC awards yearly scholarships in the amount of $1,000 to students who have...
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2012's Kick-Off Coffee was again a great success. We welcome all new Members to the Club! If you could not make it to the Kick-Off Coffee, just contact us or join our Welcome Coffee which takes place once a month after our Board Meeting. Find the schedule here.
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NNNC in the Media:
On Wednesday, March 28th, 2012, the Naperville Sun published an article about the Club. You can find the whole article here: NaperSun, NNNC
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The Naperville Sun also publishes every month an article about the "Newcomer of the Month". Read the actual article here. Contact Sue Maloney if you are interested in more information.
Newcomer of the Month for May
Karin Zieren
Please tell us about yourself.
My name is Karin Zieren and I’m 48 years old. My husband, Laurens and I have one daughter who is 16 years old.
Where are you from and what brought you to Naperville?
I am originally from The Netherlands but due to my husband's work we have been living abroad for over 25 years now. After living in different European countries and New Jersey we moved to Naperville 3 ½ years ago when my husband accepted a transfer to Chicago. The quality of the schools and charming downtown interested us.
How did you hear about the NNNC?
After living in so many different parts of the world I had the experience to start looking online before moving to see what kind of social groups were available in the area. I had been a member in New Jersey as well as Ireland and found that Newcomers Clubs are a lifeline after moving somewhere new. It is the best way to meet new people, make friends and get to know the area.
What Club activities do you participate in and what is your favorite?
I participate in book clubs, cooking, movies groups, quilting, coffee shop chat and like that you can pick and choose activities depending on time available. I’m also on the board for Membership. It’s another great way to get involved and get to know more members.
What is your favorite thing to do in Naperville?
My favorite thing to do in Naperville is go to Downtown, the Riverwalk, have a coffee, lunch or dinner there and enjoy life! Naperville is a very safe and friendly community, even if it is a big town. When you consider how many people live here, it still has a small town feeling.
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Every month the Members of our Club support a charity. We are very pleased when we receive thank you notes from the charities as they show us how much impact even little help can have. Please click here and here to read some of these notes which also tell you more about the charities and the people that are supported by them. |
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Membership Form:
Join the Club or renew your Membership. Click here
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We thank all of you for your donations for the
NNNC'S first $1 Book Sale.
We had over 1,500 books!!! A fantastic group of ladies, a couple husbands and one very industrious young man helped us on the day of the sale. Their effort allowed us to run a very organized, smooth and timely event.
We raised a total of $1,102 for NNNC's Scholarship fund at this fantastic event. We are grateful to all of our wonderful members for the donations of books, time and effort. NNNC is not only a "Bridge to Friendship" but also a "Bridge to a Brighter Future" for students in the Naperville area.
Thank you!
Joanne Champagne
Farina Yagoobi
NNNC Scholarship Chairs
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Congratulations to our NNNC runners who joined the NCO 5k-run on April 15th 2012!!! Take a look at the photos here...
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Our Sponsors
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For more Information about the Club, please contact Sue:
phone: 630 - 904 - 5629
email: MMal8175@aol.com
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Coffee Schedules, Monthly, After NNNC Board Meetings @ 10:30 a.m., Naperville Municipal Center. See Calendar.
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Join Our Mailing List
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May's Charity is:
Families Helping Families
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History
Naperville Newcomers and Neighbors was born in 1999 of two parent clubs in Naperville: Welcome Wagon and Welcome Wagon Alumni.
Welcome Wagon was and is a national organization. A local chapter of it had been active in Naperville during the last quarter of the 20th century. The local chapter eventually chose to disassociate itself from the national organization.
The local chapter welcomed newcomers to Naperville for a newcomer's first three years in town. After that, she was invited to join a second club called Welcome Wagon Alumni.
As the years went by, membership in both clubs waxed and waned. At one point, Welcome Wagon Alumni proposed melding the two.
The process took a year. The two governing bodies joined into one, with the name Naperville Newcomers and Neighbors Club. Sue Panarese, president of Welcome Wagon Alumni, worked with the two boards to create bylaws for the new organization.
Today Naperville Newcomers and Neighbors is growing fast. It comprises 450 members, more than ever before. Its vibrant and diverse 40 activity groups meet during the day, evening, or weekend. Luncheons, with educational or entertaining programs included, are held the third Tuesday of the month at area country clubs. A board of 25 elected members meets monthly to make policy and manage the budget.
The growing and energetic club remains a bridge to friendship and fun for both newcomers and established residents.
Past Presidents
The president of Naperville Newcomers and Neighbors was Phyllis Weisrock in 1999 and 2000; Lenore Chemers in 2001 and 2002; Anna Marie Konick in 2003; Cheryl McCarthy 2004 to 2006 , Farina M. Yagoobi 2007 to 2009, Maria Adams in 2009 and Linda Griffith in 2010. The term of the current president, Lee Ann Stremke began in June 2011.
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