Join the (social) club Newcomers/Longtimers host events, fundraiser

Whether you are new to the Lake of the Ozarks area or are a long-time resident, full-time or part-time, you may be interested to know about a women’s social organization called Newcomers/Longtimers.

They are a group of about 300 women committed to making a difference in the community by fundraising for local charities and providing scholarships to local students. And they do this while socializing.

Each month, from October to May, Newcomers/ Longtimers offers a variety of activities for members only as well as many that may include spouses or guests. Monthly activities include Cards & Games, Dining Out, Luncheons, Bunco, Happy Hour, Single Ladies’ Dining Out and Working Women Dining Out. Special activities include book clubs, craft groups, day trips and recreational activities such as pickleball and bowling.

Newcomers/Longtimers on Facebook

Newcomers/Longtimers invites women to discover more about their organization’s activities. For more information and a schedule of upcoming events, go to www.newcomerslongtimers.com.

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The last couple of years have most of the country longing for simpler times when drag racing was seen on the Strip, drive-in and 3D movies were all the rage, friends hung out at the local drugstore soda fountain, everyone owned a hula hoop, Elvis Presley had girls fainting, and rock ‘n’ roll blared from car speakers. Whether those days bring back fond memories or you just wish you had been old enough at the time to remember them, you can experience the 1950s for one special night this spring.

Almost since its inception, Newcomers/Longtimers has supported the Lake area through a variety of fundraising activities, the largest being the annual Home Tour. The Home Tour has not been held since the pandemic began and until it can resume, the organization is hosting a Sock Hop in its place to raise money. It will be held April 1 at the Osage Beach Elks Lodge from 5-9 p.m. Proceeds from the Sock Hop will be added to the Newcomers/Longtimers scholarship fund. Each year Newcomers/ Longtimers awards scholarships to students wishing to complete their education or return to school. Now more than ever, students are struggling to find the financial resources to complete their education. By providing scholarships, Newcomers/Longtimers help make that possible, so polish up those saddle shoes, pull out that letterman sweater, and step back into the 1950s for a night of flashback memories and support of the Newcomers/Longtimers scholarship fund.

For additional information or ticket purchase email: newcomerslongtimers@yahoo.com

by Doug Beck