Announcements

 

Summer vacation is over!  We hope you enjoyed your summer and are looking forward to a new year of friendship and fun!

Our September luncheon will be Tuesday, September 8th. Entree: Pulled BBQ Pork, Potato Salad, Southern Green Beans, Dessert: Newberry Cookies.  Luncheon will be a buffet at the cost of $25.  Our preferred method of payment is a check made payable to ANC.  The deadline for September luncheon reservations or cancellations is Thursday, September 3rd.  Our preferred method of payment is a check made payable to ANC.  The deadline for September luncheon reservations or cancellations is Thursday, September 3rd.  The doors open at 9:30 AM with the business meeting beginning at 10:15 AM, followed by lunch at 11:30 AM.

PHONE RESERVATIONISTS:

A-L      Judy Abrams   803-221-5107

M-Z     Amy Connolley   973-670-1399

GREETERS:   Deborah Stroup, Denise Shoemaker

AMBASSADORS:   Ellie Watkins, Linda Manka

PROGRAM

Our speaker -   Eva Finnan, Director of Programs, the Great Oak Equine Therapy Program.  Great Oak is a therapeutic horseback riding program that provides equine-assisted living activities that promote the physical, emotional and psychological health of individuals with special needs. Great Oak is a 501(c)(3), nonprofit organization. Great Oak was originally founded as STAR Riding in 1996, providing equine assisted therapy to children and adults in the Aiken community


 

 

 

 

Executive Board for 2026/27 -

President: Deb Harris

Vice President: Nora Giardina

Past President : Amy Connolley

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Welcome to Aiken, South Carolina!

Representing true southern hospitality and charm, the Aiken Newcomers' Club (ANC) provides a valuable service to the residents of Aiken, South Carolina and surrounding regions. ANC does not limit its members to actual newcomers to the area, but rather offers an opportunity for women to socialize, represent Aiken, and give back to the community.

We have many activities and events but our regular monthly meeting is a Luncheon meeting held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at Newberry Hall, 117 Newberry Street SW.  The doors open at 9:30 AM; meeting begins at 10:15 AM.  Click here to see more information about our Luncheon meetings. 

Our Mission Statement:

Aiken Newcomers' Club shall provide opportunities to its members to become acquainted with other members, as well as with the many community activities and functions. 

The Club will undertake and complete charitable, humanitarian, and social welfare projects, while being nonpartisan, nonsectarian, nonpolitical, and nonprofit.

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ANC NEEDS VOLUNTEERS!

We currently have open positions for 2026-2027 for:

Co-Treasurers, Secretary, Hospitality, Community Service co-chair, Social

If you would like to know more about this position, you can find the position descriptions on the ANC web site or  Amy Connolley 973-670-1399  or Nora Giardina 973-699-8128 if you are interested.

                                                                              

Contacts:

EXECUTIVE BOARD :                                                       

President - Deb Harris      Vice President - Nora Giardina    Co-Treasurers(2):  2 Open      Secretary - Open     

Past President - Amy Connolley   

 STANDING COMMITTEES:  

Luncheon -  Judy Abrams     Membership - Linda Sliger/Claudia Creaven  Community Svs - Pat Garrett/Open 

Parliamentarian - Eileen Blair         Social -  Open  Special Interest -  Betsy Randall  Sunshine - Heidi Behymer

 Publicity - Teresa Cabeza   Hospitality - Open      Website - Claudia Creaven/Colleen Delahunty