Welcome Mat Articles
Approved Budget for 2026-27
Dear Friends, The Austin Newcomers and Friends Board just approved the 2026-27 budget. Please note a few things about this year’s budget. Annual dues have been left at $50. The two largest expenditures reflect a commitment to increase membership by focusing on...
Random Happenings – Austin Ghost Tour
Register now for the Random Happenings private ghost tour on Wednesday, October 28th, starting at 7:30 p.m. Please sign up for this special event on the Club calendar and use the Austin Ghost Tour link to purchase your ticket(s). You are welcome to include guests...
Membership Meeting in October
Dear Friends, This is an official notification of our next Membership Meeting for Austin Newcomers and Friends Club. Membership Meetings are open to all members and we’d like to see you there. The Membership Meeting will be held at 4:00 p.m. on October 27, 2026...
Join Us for Happy Hour!
Be sure to join us on Tuesday, October 27th for Happy Hour. We are meeting from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. at Bambino in East Austin. Bambino has interesting appetizers, salads, and pizzas. The pizzas are not the standard type; they are unusual and delicious! And, there...
President’s October 2026 Letter
Dear Fellow Newcomers and Friends, It must be October because Halloween merchandise is everywhere and the air is just a bit crisper. Austin City Limits Festival kicks off the first two weekends of the month and Longhorn football is off to strong start....
Random Happenings – Austin Ghost Tour
Random Happenings is pleased to offer a special spooky event on Wednesday, October 28th, starting at 7:30 p.m. Register for the event and also purchase your ticket using the Austin Ghost Tour link provided on the Club calendar. Minimum of 15 participants is...
More Euchre—More Fun! II
Hey! If you missed Euchre this month, there’s more fun coming about!! Every 1st and 3rd Fridays we meet at 5280 Burger and Taphouse (7032 Wood Hollow Drive ) for Euchre! You may come early and have lunch as many do and then we’ll start at 1pm. If you haven’t tried...
Game Night has moved to Sept 19th
Due to a scheduling conflict, Game Night has moved to Sept 19th instead on Sept 17th. There is still plenty of time to sign up for your seat at the easiest, funnest, event of the month. Game night will go back to the second Saturday of the month in October.
President’s September Letter
Dear fellow Newcomers and Friends, I hope you are enjoying a wonderful end to summer! This is such an exciting time of year with the start of a new school year. Despite the heat dome, our Newcomers and Friends Club had a busy August. Members played games,...
More Euchre—More Fun!!
Beginning in September, we will have two Fridays to play more Euchre. Our dates this month are September 4 and September 18, the first and third Fridays of each month. Also Our location will now be 5280 Burger restaurant which is located on Wood Hollow Dr off of...