Purpose

Our purpose is to unite members in social and cultural activities and to foster acquaintances, cooperation and productive interests in the community. As an active social group, the Club sponsors monthly Coffees, Luncheons and Dinners. In addition, many special interest groups meet on a regular basis. Members come from the North San Diego cities of Vista, Oceanside, San Marcos, Carlsbad and Escondido.

History

Vista Friends and Newcomers was started in 1990 as a chapter of Welcome Wagon by Jo Keller and Margo Devoll. The group was started with 12 members. The chapter eventually evolved into its own entity and in 1995 Friends was added to the name and the group was no longer a chapter of the National Welcome Wagon organization. The Vista Friends and Newcomers group now numbers over 60 members.

Membership

Fun and Friendship is the watchword for the Vista Friends and Newcomers. Yearly membership fees are due July 1st. Membership entitles members to participate in all of the interest groups and other special functions. (Some of these have additional costs).

Community Endeavors

Vista Friends and Newcomers support many non-profit organizations in the community. ARC, Solutions for Change, Women’s Resource Center and Toys for Tots are all recipients of the Vista Friends and Newcomers’ generosity.

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Events and Groups

Monthly Membership Meetings

Vista Friends and Newcomers meet every month, on the 2nd Thursday from 9:30 to 11am at Broken Yolk Cafe, 2434 W Vista Way, Oceanside. Guests Welcome. The Programs are varied with interesting speakers. See this Month’s Program

Book Club

Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Like to read? Explore new authors? Join with other people who share the love of reading. More Info.

BUNCO

Meets the 1st Monday of the month. No skill set needed.
Just come and have fun and enjoy the game and friends. More Info

Craft Group

The Craft Group is a gathering of creative people working on projects together. The group meets the fourth Tuesday of the month, 1-3. This group is new and meeting times, locations, and types of projects will be evolving. More Info

Game Day

Meets the 4th Monday of every month at 1:00. Various games are planned and is a fun way to spend an afternoon. More Info

Happy Hour

Meets every other month at 4:00 PM. at various venues. More Info

LEI Chef’s

We meet at various members homes every other month, at the discretion of the hostess’ choice of day and time. More Info

LEO – Let’s Eat Out

Meets monthly at various restaurants at the discretion of the hostess choice of day and time. More Info

Lunch Bunch

We meet at various members homes every other month, at the discretion of the hostess’ choice of day and time, less formal than LEI but still experiencing culinary delights. More Info

Mahjong

Meets every Wednesday morning at 10:00 a.m. All players from entry level to advanced are welcome to join this group. More Info

80’s Ladies

Is a special group for our members 80+. The Over Eighties Group meets monthly on the last Saturday at various locations chosen by this month’s Birthday member(s). More Info

Special Events

Events planned by members suggestions. Quail Gardens, mosaic class, high teas, Welk Theater, Double Peak Park are some examples of past events. More Info

Tea Group

Meets 3 to 4 times a year at various Tea rooms or at group member Hostesses. More Info

Viva La Vino

Meets 4 to 6 times a year for wine tasting and nibbles. We have a great time socializing and exploring local wineries. More Info