NOTL Newcomers

A nonprofit organization to welcome all newcomer women to our beautiful community. Learn about our interesting town while meeting new friends. Join today!

The NOTL Newcomers Club is for women who live in the Ontario municipality of Niagara-on-the-Lake, which includes Old Town, Glendale, Queenston, St. Davids and Virgil. Our goal is to welcome women who are new to the town, and to help them meet one another and discover everything our unique town has to offer residents. Membership is open to women who have recently moved to Niagara-on-the-Lake (NOTL)

and also to women residents who have undergone a major change in their lives, such as retirement, and want to become more involved in local life. We welcome new members and encourage you to join. We kindly request that Members help us provide a Scent Aware environment at club activities. NOTL Newcomers is a member of the National Newcomers Association of Canada. You will find this site informative and their newsletters of interest to see Newcomer activities across Canada.

04/08/2026

Coming up is our second-to-last Coffee & Conversation before we break for summer!

Open to members and anyone interested in joining our group.

Buy a coffee and a treat provided by Sweets & Swirls and enjoy a conversation with old friends or have a chance to meet new friends.

New members - Come join our new member liaison table for more information on our beautiful town and enjoy your first coffee & treat on us!

NOTL Newcomers Coffee & Conversation – Friday, April 24th 10:00 - 11:30 am
NOTL Community Centre, Simpson Room 14 Anderson Lane, Niagara-on-the-Lake

01/28/2026

First Coffee & Conversation of 2026!
Open to members and anyone interested in joining our group
New members - Come join our new member liaison table for more information on our beautiful town and enjoy your first coffee & treat on us!
NOTL Newcomers Coffee & Conversation – Friday, January 30 10:00 - 11:30 am
NOTL Community Centre, Simpson Room 14 Anderson Lane, Niagara-on-the-Lake

01/02/2026

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.

12/29/2025

Sign up for the January Trivia event at the Limited Distillery in Virgil.
https://www.notlnewcomers.com/events.php?id=306

12/10/2025

President’s Message – December, 2025

A chill is in the air! We have had our first snow fall already with more promised.

The Festive Season is upon us!!!

Somehow, the calendar has filled up quickly with activities and holiday events. As soon as the Shaw Festival’s performances start, “A Christmas Carol” and “White Christmas,” that signals the start of the Holiday season. Queen Street gets all dressed up and our small town shines!

Newcomers had a great November with members busy decorating outdoor lanterns, baking cookies, tasting wines, and enjoying our group activities. Many of our groups are busy, with new members joining in and learning new things. Some of our programs will be changing for the new year, so keep an eye on the Website for updates.

We had a successful Community Awareness Day, with 30 nonprofit vendors taking part. It is open to all residents of Niagara-on-the-Lake, highlighting the many nonprofit organizations we have. This is our way of giving back to this beautiful community we are all lucky enough to call home.

On Remembrance Day, I had the honour of laying a wreath at the Cenotaph, on behalf of the NOTL Newcomers Association.

Our Festive lunch is coming up quickly at the beautiful Gatehouse restaurant. We have over 100 members joining for lunch and we look forward to seeing everyone there. Those ladies registered for the event should have received an email with all of the details.

A reminder – doors open at 11:30 am - no earlier, and we have a “no saving seats for people who haven’t arrived” policy. We do not want other members to be told “sorry, this seat is taken.” This is especially true for very new members who do not know many people.

If you want to sit with your friends, please arrive together and take your seats. Let’s make everyone feel welcome.

I would like to wish you all a wonderful holiday season – no matter how you celebrate or with whom, I hope you have a wonderful time. Safe traveling to those on the roads.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS- MERRY CHRISTMAS – HAPPY HANUKKAH

12/09/2025

Last Coffee & Conversation of 2025. Join us at the Community Centre this Friday.

12/03/2025

Festive Lunch - Dec 10
Bring a toy

11/01/2025

Presidents’ Message – November 2025

What a spectacular fall this has been! The colours have been vibrant, and the weather has been sunny and warm – how wonderful for the golfers and outdoor enthusiasts!
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Our members have enjoyed many outings this past month: learning to make charcuterie boards with Cheese Secrets, touring the Greaves jam factory and walking through Fort George, looking for Ghosts!
November is shaping up to be another busy month, with many activities planned. I hope you can make time to attend some.
Again, this year, Newcomers will take part in the Royal Canadian Legion’s Remembrance Day service and wreath laying at the cenotaph on Queen St on November 11 at 11 am. All are welcome to attend.
November 19 is our Community Awareness Day at the Community Centre. Please join us for this informative day. There will be close to 30 non- profit organizations attending, offering a terrific opportunity to learn what each of them do and what they provide to our wider community. Perhaps if you are interested, you can offer to volunteer with them.

We then switch gears and start to think about the holiday season with our Holiday ‘Centre Piece’ workshop on November 14 and the Holiday ‘Cookie Class’ on November 29. Registration and ticket sales are all available online at notlnewcomers.com.
Each December, we look forward to our annual Festive lunch, an opportunity to celebrate the holidays with each other. This year, on December 10, Newcomers will dine at the beautiful Gatehouse Restaurant on Queen St., in Old Town. Tickets are selling quickly so get yours soon - Don’t miss out!
And finally, a gentle reminder – November is also a good time to put the snow tires on 😉

10/30/2025

Don't forget Coffee & Conversation!
Open to members and anyone interested in joining our group
Wear a costume and join in the fun!
A perfect opportunity for members to sign up for one of our events or join an interest group
NOTL Newcomers Coffee & Conversation – Friday, October 31 10:00 - 11:30 am
NOTL Community Centre, Simpson Room 14 Anderson Lane, Niagara-on-the-Lake

09/13/2025

September Welcome Back Meeting
Please register for this event

Date: Wednesday, September 17
Time: Doors open at 12:30, 1 pm start
Speaker: Tim Carroll, Artistic Director of the Shaw Festival
Location: NOTL Community Centre, Auditorium

The summer has flown by and it’s time to welcome everyone back to Newcomers for our exciting 2025/2026 Season!

Learn about the upcoming events and the many interest groups available for you to join. The interest groups offer a wide range of activities from trails and golfing to book clubs, painting and dining. There’s something for everyone.

Signup for Interest Groups is in person at this event or contact the convenor directly. Contact information for the convenors can be found at Group Contacts on the login page of the website.

We are thrilled to host a very special guest, Tim Carroll, the Artistic Director of the Shaw Festival. Tim will be sharing exclusive insights into the exciting developments at Shaw, including:

The much-anticipated rebuild of the Royal George Theatre
Exciting progress on the Artists Village
Exclusive updates on upcoming festival events and initiatives

This is a unique opportunity to hear firsthand from the visionary behind some of Niagara-on-the-Lake's most celebrated cultural experiences. Whether you're a long-time theatre lover or new to the community, this talk promises to inspire and engage.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow newcomers and immerse yourself in the vibrant arts scene of NOTL. We can't wait to welcome you back!

Light refreshments will be available.

Membership dues are now past due – if you have not yet renewed, we would appreciate you renewing online, asap at https://www.notlnewcomers.com/membership.php . Thank you!

09/06/2025

Presidents Message – September 2025

September – it always feels like the time for new beginnings – a little excitement for the year ahead. I guess that’s a throw-back to “Back to School” days.

There’s a chill in the air! The heat of the summer has moved on – it’s time for us to enjoy our beautiful fall season and get back to our Newcomer groups and activities.

Our Welcome Back meeting is Wednesday, September 17. To all our members, please come and join us- it’s the time to sign up for new activities, catch up with people you perhaps haven’t seen for awhile, meet the Executive Board members and hear about ALL the Events that are planned for this year – (and there are a lot of them) ! Our guest speaker, Tim Carroll, Artistic Director, will inform us about the latest happenings at the SHAW Festival.

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http://notlnewcomers.com/

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