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It's been a busy month...
filled with lots of fun, food and 
friendship
 
Morning Bunco in PJ's
12-15-25
 
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Joann, Judy and Jean

Waking Up for Morning Bumco in PJs

Pauline and Kris

Bunco in PJs and Morning Coffee
                                                           
LADIES NIGHT OUT
12-17-25
"FAIRY HAIR"
Making fairy hair happen

Dee
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Kathy
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Lovely Ladies with Fairy Hair

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Beautiful Table
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Lots of yummy treats

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Appetizers with friends
She really is Pretty in PinkAre we being watched I feel someone close byThe Long Goodbye - Give Back the Gold Rings
Just Look Dont Eat





"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 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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Mexican Train 
12-17-25

Building a Star
Building a Star in Mexican Train

Mexican train gals
Mexican Train

Lunch Bunch 
Tap and Vine
12/19/25

           Ladies at December Lunch Bunch 

Ladies Sharing Lunch       
Ladies sharing Lunch  

             Jeanne and Noelle
Kim and Cinder                
Jeanne and Noelle Kim and Cinder   

Appetizers with Friends
HELP I think Hansel and Gretel are in thereWe took the 5 Golden Rings
 Watch for our new Show Cooking with New Friends
Sing along with Bob
OK Lets Take it from the Top one more timeOk what number of day are we on now 10 Lords playing leap frogs 


We took the 5 Golden RingsDo we look cheery enough Did you get a Christmas Bonus
 
January Monthly
Membership Luncheon




 
11:30 AM Social - 12:00 PM Lunch
Zinicola
14835 Ballantyne Village Way
Charlotte, NC 28277
Menu:
Choose one of the following
Chicken Marsala served with Penne
Spaghetti with Meatballs
Salmon served with Roasted Potatoes and Broccoli
with Lemon Butter Sauce
Dessert: Family Style Tiramisu and Cannoli
Soft Drinks, Tea and Coffee
Cash Bar
$35.00 Members - $40.00 Guests
50 Spaces Available




Bundle up
and join all of your
NFC Friends
for the
January Membership Luncheon
with Guest Speaker, Betsy Van Dyne
from Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina


                                                                                                    
                                      
                   
 

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 #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

 

Happy New Year and Welcome to 2026!

 

I cannot believe it is 2026 already. How time flies. I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday with family and friends whether you stayed in Charlotte or traveled out of town.

With January comes the announcement of the nominating committee for the 2026-2027 elected officers. I am honored to announce the following members which have been approved by the board.

Committee Chair – Monica Taft, Past President

Elected Board – Lisa Byrne, Sandee Henricks, and alternate Dee Drobonick

Members in Good Standing – Kris Pacilio, Ellie Grespin, and alternate Karen Zach.

This committee will convene in January. Nominations will be accepted through February 26th. If you are interested in learning more about an elected position, or nominating someone, please reach out to Monica Taft @ 704-612-3704.

As we begin attending events in 2026, I have asked the Interest Chairs to track attendance using the tools provided in our system from Club Express. If for some reason you need to cancel your registration for an event, please do so at your earliest convenience to let others on the waitlist have a chance to register. If you have an emergency and cannot attend the day of an event, contact the interest chair if possible.  Please do not be a No Show. We care about all our members, and someone will call to check on you to be sure you are okay.

We have numerous events happening in 2026. Ladies Night Out is hosting a “Snowman” themed evening in January, Better Home and Gardens will be playing Sequence in January and Creative Adventures will be painting silk scarves in April. Our January luncheon will be held at Zinicola, and our speaker will be from Second Harvest Food Bank. We will be collecting non-perishables on that day, so please remember to bring them to the luncheon. Our February luncheon Is planned for Red Rocks with a Mardi Gras theme. The March luncheon will be held at Waldhorn’s German restaurant. In April we will return to Ballantyne Country Club for a spring fashion show.

 

njoy our few months of winter, as you know it does not last too long in the south and spring is right around the corner.

Thank you for being a New Friend.


Jeanne Deiger, President
New Friends of Carolina