Interest Groups

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We meet often to celebrate friendship and fun. Some activities include local concerts, art shows, fireworks, croquet, a nature hike, cornhole, mini golf, a fair, scavenger hunt for blooming shrubs and flowers, Bingo at a local brewery, frolicking at local fundraisers and community days, Phillies games, trivia nights at local breweries, dinner and game night at local restaurants and anything fun that the group wants to do.  

We meet on the 4th Thursday of each month between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM to play Bunco, a very simple game of rolling dice, luck and winning prizes!   We can play from 4 to 16 players, or any number in between. 

Everyone contributes $5 to the Bunco Kitty and $1 to the Bunco Bunny. After three rounds are played, each player’s score is tabulated and cash prizes are given at the end of the evening.  

Playing Bunco is a great reason to get together with friends, make new friends, and talk about what’s going on in our lives. 

Capers is an adventure group. We visit various locations for dining, sampling, and enlightenment. We have been to concerts, wineries, restaurants, Farmers' Markets, and Festivals.  We have taken tours and classes - had Tea at the Hotel DuPont, Brunch at Forage, and a class at The Kitchen Workshop.  Activities are announced via email. Some are with just a few days notice, as they could be dependent on weather conditions. 

COOKING WITH FRIENDS

We enjoy a meal together once a month. The Hostess of the Month emails recipes to group members prior to meeting.  Recipes would be for an appetizer, side dish or dessert. The Hostess would typically provide the main dish and beverages. 

The group is currently full, but the leader can be contacted if you want  to be placed on a waiting list. 

HAPPY COOKERS

We have different themes each month and share hosting duties.  

We have a full kitchen right now at Happy Cookers. Put your name in for the wait list with the Interest Group Leader if you want to join.   

Adventure and fun in the regional area are high priorities for this travel group.  If you are new to the area, this is a great way to explore and learn about the abundant attractions at your doorstep.

For long-time residents you may discover new attractions or enjoy favorite activities or outings from a new perspective with a fun group of women who put laughter in all they do.

Our trips have included wineries, museums, historic homes, gardens, theaters, historic locations, food, shopping, arts and crafts, water excursions, and interesting towns — need we say more? 

We encourage all our members to

• Suggest outings of interest.  
• Share fun experiences with us. 
• Enjoy new and interesting women. 
• Learn all our area has to offer. 
• Laugh a lot. 

We meet monthly for a weigh in and support.  Join us in pursuit of healthier eating habits, and have fun along the way.

Our annual "competition" begins in October and continues through September.  The only requirements are a weigh-in in October, a final weigh-in in September, and a $50 entry fee.  Fifty percent of the money will be donated back to NCCCC, and the rest will be divided among the "Three Biggest Losers".

Join us on a journey to being healthier and happier! 

We are "ladies who lunch" on the 2nd Thursday of each month.  Lunch Bunch members get together to try new places or visit old standbys for lunch.

An email is sent out during the first week of each month to all members on the Lunch Bunch mailing list with details about that month's restaurant choice. Everyone is responsible for their own tab. Restaurants are often  able to do separate checks. Please join us!

Mah Jongg meets the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursday each month from noon until about 3:00 PM.

Mah Jongg II meets the 2nd and 4th Monday each month from noon until about 3:00 PM.

Mah Jongg is a game played with tiles.  The Newcomers group uses the official Standard Hands and Rules of the National Mah Jongg League. Each year a new card comes out with these standard hands that players try to make  with the tiles.  The rules are simple, but it is good mental exercise to play.

If you are new to the game, you could join the group to watch for a while until you are ready to play. 

We meet monthly on the 2nd Monday from 1:00 PM until about 4:00 PM.  The idea for this group is to recruit members who are experienced in a craft and willing to share their knowledge with other Newcomers.  Or, a member might be interested in learning something new and could research it and present it to the group.  It is always easier to have friends support us while we learn something new. 

Many crafts/activities come to mind for this group, i.e.; beading, cake decorating, scrap booking, flower arrangements, mosaics, etc.  The possibilities are endless.  So many of us have hidden talents. Become a member of this  daytime interest group and share these talents with the rest of us!

Join the Play Girls to enjoy local theater outings.  We are a fun loving group and have attended plays at many locations such as People's Light Theatre, Media Theater, American Music Theater, Walnut Street Theater, Barley Sheaf, Hedgerow, local schools, Delaware Theater, and  NYC.

The outings often include dining options.  You are welcome to invite a guest to our outings, including husbands.  Sign up for the Play Girls to receive our Play Offerings.

We hope to see you at a show!

This interest group is a fun group of ladies who enjoy playing in the dirt. We meet to share, learn, and visit gardens.  We have had a plant and bulb swap, cleaned and sharpened garden tools, tasted apple varieties, created mini gardens, and enjoyed annual holiday celebrations.

We have visited many beautiful gardens including the March Banks at Winterthur, Gardener’s Nursery, Meadowbrook Farms, Briar Rose, Chanticleer, Longwood Gardens, and Styers Garden.  

Join us if you like plants!

We walk weekly on Fridays, usually starting at 8:30 am.  Join us for exercise and conversation in beautiful central Chester County.  We sometimes have coffee or a bite to eat afterwards, which is optional.

Weekly itineraries are sent via email on Wednesday for Friday's walk.  We welcome your out-of-town guests, prospective members, and friendly dogs.

The distance is usually 2-3 miles.  Locations include the Route 322 paved walk in Downingtown, neighborhoods in Exton, Struble Trail in Downingtown, Exton Mall, and Eagleview.