K
ingston Newcomers/Alumni Club
There are no strangers here, only friends we have yet to meet.
Activities
With full payment of membership fee, sign up for any and all of the activities offered by the Club. A member can start up and be the convenor of a new activity group.
The Kingston Newcomers/Alumni Club, (KNAC) meets formally on the first Tuesday of each month, from September to May. Also, we arrange and provide a wide range of KNAC activities and special events for our members including Book Clubs; Bowling; Bridge; Canasta; Coffee Morning; Golf and so much more.
Non-members may attend two meetings/activities as a registered guest.
Our monthly activities include:
Circulating
Books pass by rotation monthly. Members share the cost of the books and each member keeps one book. No monthly meeting.
Discussion
Monthly meeting on the 2nd Wednesday @ 7:00 at members' homes.
Mysteries
Monthly meeting on the 2nd Wednesday @ 2:00 at members' homes.
Bowling
Last Tuesday of the month. We meet at Garrison Lanes at the Canadian Forces Base on the last Tuesday of the month, September to June (except December) at 10:00. The cost for 2 games is $9.50, plus shoe rental. After Bowling, we meet for lunch, arranged by someone in the group.
Breakfast Clubs
Ladies
Two Groups
2nd Tuesday @ 8:30.
Last Friday @ 9:30
Mens
Two Groups: 2nd & 3rd Wednesday's
Meet and greet @ 8:00, breakfast @ 8.30. One group meets in the back room of Smitty’s, 2376 Princess Street. The other group goes to a different restaurant each month
Bridge
Groups
Ladies Afternoon
1st, 3rd and 5th Friday at 1:00, Fee: $2.00. We play at the #560 Royal Canadian Legion at 734 Montreal Street. There is a food service available for those who like to get together for lunch.
Evening Partners
2nd Friday Afternoon. Play at members homes.
Hand and Foot Canasta
Alternate Thursdays @ 1:00 Tompkins Funeral Home.
Lessons for newbies will be given in a private setting prior to play with other more skilled players. This is a very social game and you can expect lots of laughter. Very easy to learn for people who are not card players.
Coffee Morning
2nd Wednesday @ 10:00. Meet at members homes.
Golf Club
Every Tuesday @10:00, Westbrook.
Members play golf every week on Tuesday mornings from the beginning of May until it gets too cold. We play the Par 3 Course at Westbrook. It is a social and fun time. All skill levels are welcome. The cost is $15.00, including tax. We meet at 9:45 for a 10:00 start. We make up groups randomly by picking cards. Some like to stay after for lunch or a coffee.
International Dinner Club
4th Thursday @ 6:00
The International Dinner Club meets at different restaurants in the Kingston area. Members take turns hosting the dinner. It is a wonderful opportunity to taste a variety of food in good company.
Lunch
Groups
Lunch Bunch
3rd Wednesday @ noon.
Both lunch groups meet at a different restaurant each month.
Lunch Out
1st Wednesday @ noon.
Both lunch groups meet at a different restaurant each month.
Muffin Group
Last Wednesday @ 10:30. Meet at members homes.
Pub Night RAXX
1st Friday @ 5:00, all year round.
We meet at 5:30 to mix and mingle, order dinner at 6:15. RAXX, 665 Development Drive. Each month, shortly before the event, the convenor sends out an email asking who will be attending. As Pub Night is popular, everyone interested in attending must R.SV.P. each month so RAXX knows how much space to reserve.
In Stitches
2nd Monday @ 1:30.
3 Groups:
Two in the afternoon
One evening group.
All meet in members homes.
2nd Monday @ 1:30, 3rd Monday @ 1:00, 2nd Thursday @ 7:00.
Reel Timers
3rd Tuesday of the month
We meet on Tuesday, to take advantage of cheap tickets. We will either go to the Cineplex or the Landmark theatre. Choose the matinee movie you wish to enjoy, let me know and then join us for dinner to critique the movies. This is a light, fun afternoon / evening event.
Stitch and Chat Groups
Supper Club
4th Tuesday @ 6:30.
Supper Club members take turns choosing a restaurant and advising members.
Walking Group
Every Tuesday @ 2:00
Please, join us for a social walk. We meet every Tuesday at 2:00 on the steps of City Hall, on Ontario Street. We walk downtown for about 45 -60 minutes and then go to for coffee after.