President's Message – January 2026

What a productive year 2025 was for Newcomers – we updated our website, our membership renewal process and our payment options to maximize ease of use and minimize manpower.

We added new programs, we tried new things – some worked, some did not but that’s okay - we will continue to try new things going forward.

Our membership continues to grow as we welcome new neighbours and new friends.

In December, we celebrated our Festive Lunch at a new venue, The Gate House Restaurant, allowing 102 members to all be together to celebrate.

Our groups were busy sharing festive treats and outings to celebrate the season.

A big shout out to all the Convenors who make our groups prosper!
 

A new year always brings new energy, new hopes and dreams and new plans for the coming year. 2026 is the year of the Fire Horse, ushering in a new cycle of momentum, energy and drive to move forward into a new era, for all of us.

Newcomers has the same spirit – we are planning new activities to keep us busy for the winter and moving into the spring. Keep an eye on both the website and Newsletter for postings from our Program team, to learn more and to register.

A new year is a terrific opportunity to find new passions, interests, or ways to volunteer. We are always looking for interested members to join our Executive team in July. If you have been a Newcomer for a while, have some time to spare, appreciate what Newcomers offers to members and would like to give back and make a difference, please step forward. We love to have new ideas and new energy to continue this wonderful organization. Do you have website experience, do you like planning programs, would you like to learn leadership skills? It is never too early to explore the idea of joining the Executive Board for this coming year or future years. Don’t be shy – let any Board member know of your interest.

I wish you all a very happy and healthy 2026 – may your dreams be realized this year.

Yours in Friendship

 
Megan Wood
President
NOTL Newcomers

The NOTL Newcomers Club is a Social Club for women who live in the Ontario municipality of Niagara-on-the-Lake, which includes Old Town, Glendale, Queenston, St. Davids and Virgil.

Membership is open to women who have recently moved to Niagara-on-the-Lake (NOTL) and to women residents who have undergone a major change in their lives, such as retirement, divorce, loss of a loved one or other life changes that have them wanting to become more involved in local life.

Our goal is to welcome women and to help them meet one another and discover everything our unique town and region has to offer residents.

We are a social club – we encourage our members to join a new interest group, participate in a new activity, or come to Coffee and Conversation and meet some new friends.