Welcome!

A Greek philosopher wrote, “the only constant in life is change.”

As we embark on a new club year, Newcomers & Friends of Lexington is an embodiment of change. We said goodbye and thank you to our president, Jamie Williams, at the June luncheon. Again, thank you to director Susan Swieterman and her crew for pulling off this spectacular event.

Jamie led the club through an amazing year that saw the development and implementation of this beautiful website, a leap forward in publicity for the club, and many new club activities. And we welcomed the 2025-26 board, especially all those new faces. I look forward to working with the new board members and our returning board members.

A little over two years ago, I joined Newcomers & Friends. I tell everyone who asks, that Logan and I have made more genuine friendships through this club in two years than we made living in the Pacific Northwest for a decade. For me, the journey to the presidency started when former president Pat Vaught asked, soon after joining if I would become the Directory Director. I was overjoyed to find club leadership willing to try new things, the members' welcoming spirit, and the true love members have for the group.

So what’s next? A new activity group, Let’s Learn Canasta, is forming on July 17.  A new storefront on this website offers club t-shirts and polos for sale. Save the Date for the Fall Potluck on September 11th at Shillito Park (signup now by clicking on the event in our Calendar). Also, watch your email and this website for an all-ages crossover event between Tours & Outings and the marketing committee in late August.  

It’s going to be a great summer for Newcomers and Friends of Lexington — get out there and enjoy it.