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October Monthy  Luncheon
Olde Mecklenburg Brewery
10-22-2026

Guest Speaker 
Tina McLemore
founder and director of
The Blessing Cart

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Welcome to New Friends!


We are an inclusive not-for-profit social group providing the opportunity for local women to connect through fun social events, shared interest groups, and charitable community involvement, building lifetime friendships along the way.


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 Carolina (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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Ladies Night Out
Murder Mystery 
10-14-2026
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Appetizers with Friends
10-17-2026

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Booklovers
10-21-2026
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We are so excited to be offering Friendsgiving
again this year.  
 FRIENDSGIVING!! - 11/12/2026 on the calendar.  
What better way to share our friendships than
showing our appreciation for one another at this
wonderful time of year.
 
Thursday, November 12, 2026
William Davie Park Pavillion
4635 Pineville-Matthews Rd
Charlotte, NC  28226
90 Spaces available
 
Friendsgiving - 11/12/2026

For any questions contact:
Monya Thomas
NFC Social Chair
704-654-6249






 
 

                                                                                                           
 
 
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Interest Groups

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

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events

 

The President's Message


Wow, I can't believe November marks six
months into our membership year.
We have welcomed so many new 
members since June.
Please make sure you take the time to
meet and talk to our newer members 
when attending an NFC event.

Friendsgiving-November 12, 11:30AM
This is a great way to meet and greet old 
and new members.  We have at least 30
spots left so make sure you register soon 
to ensure your spot!  This will be a fun 
Social for all.

Holidays- Please note that since we are
celebrating holidays in November and 
December some interest groups may have 
cancelled or moved to a different spot on 
the calendar.

Outgoing elected board members- 
In January our nominating committee will
begin accepting nominations for open board
member positions.  The NFC elected board
positions run from June 1 - May 31 each year.
Elected board members can hold a position 
for 1-3 years.  This year we have at least 
four board members who are required to 
step down as of May 31.  I mention this
because it is not too early for members to start
considering if they would like to become a
board member.  These positions that will be
open for nomination are :
Treasurer
Secretary
Webmaster
Calendar Manager
Other positions may be open as well but,
current board members may decide to 
remain.  If not, these are VP of Membership,
VP of Luncheons, and Newsletter Editor.  
Please note all of these positions require
some level of computer skills.
  
If you are interested in more information
about these positions you can find the job
description for each on our website under
"Documents" section.  OR, contact me 
directly and I'll be glad to provide you
with details.

I am looking forward to seeing many of you at 
our Friendsgiving event in November.

Dee Drobonick
President
deedrob519@gmail.com
704-641-5960