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Joplin Area Welcome Club

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Joplin Area Welcome Club

Joplin Area Welcome Club -Social group to meet others and make new friends, learn about the area and do charitable works.

Women's social club that provides opportunities to meet, socialize, and make friends through monthly groups-playing various games, book club, lunches, group trips and business meetings. Most activities take place during weekdays.

10/26/2026

Hello Ladies! This week the JOPLIN AREA WELCOME CLUB has the following activities planned.

Monday, October 26th, the HAND and FOOT ladies will be playing at the Northpark mall,joplin, 12:30. Contact Tricia Braun for information!

Monday, October 26th, the MAH JONG group will be playing again. Contact Lana Nelson for more information.

Tuesday, October 27th, will be our Luncheon at the Joplin Elks Lodge! Local Storyteller SUE GODSEY will explain how this ancient type of communication is still going strong today! Social time begins at 11:00 with lunch at 11:30. Menu is Cajun Style Pork Chops and Slow Cooked Shredded Beef with Salad, Potato Wedges, Green Beans, Baked Cream Corn Casserole with rolls, soft drinks and Chef’s Fav Dessert for a cost of $19.00!

Our next Outreach Project will be a Christmas Toy Collection which will be donated to the The Salvation Army USA “Toys for Tots”. To donate any toys please provide a new toy to Cindy Starrett.

We will also collect small items that children may give to their parents as gifts.

We look forward to seeing you!

Vicki Philipps

10/18/2026

Good afternoon, the JOPLIN AREA WELCOME CLUB has the following activities planned for this coming week. Please try to join us, meet some new friends, have lunch when we meet at restaurants and play some interesting games!

This Monday, October 19th the ladies will be playing MAH JONG. Contact Lana Nelson for more information!

Tuesday, October 20th the BOOK CLUB will meet at the Joplin Public Library at 1:00 p.m. Contact Joan Shoenberger for more information.

Our next Outreach Project will be a Christmas Toy Collection which will be donated to the The Salvation Army USA “Toys for Tots”. To donate any toys please provide a new toy to Cindy Starrett.

We will also collect small items that children may give to their parents as gifts.

We look forward to seeing you!

Vicki Philipps

10/17/2026

Yesterday the ladies met at Pizza Ranch! The food was great as usual and the service is always good. We had a great time playing BUNCO! Next month come out and join us. It doesn’t matter if you’ve played before or not, we’ll teach you!

10/13/2026

The ladies were finishing up with lunch and getting ready to get to business playing Canasta at Northpark mall,joplin. See pics below!

10/09/2026

Hello Ladies, the JOPLIN AREA WELCOME CLUB has a fun-filled week coming up and we would like for you to join us!

October 12, Monday, MAH JONG players will meet at 1:00 p.m. at Cindy Starrett’s home. Contact Lana Nelson for more information.

October 12, Monday, CANASTA players will meet at 12:30 p.m. at the Northpark mall,joplin. Contact Fran Englert or Barbara Farley for more information.

October 16, Friday, BUNCO players will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m., at the Pizza Ranch. Play begins at 12:15 p.m. Please contact Vicki Philipps for more information.

Our next Outreach Project will be a Christmas Toy Collection which will be donated to the The Salvation Army USA “Toys for Tots”. To donate any toys please provide a new toy to Cindy Starrett.

We will also collect small items that children may give to their parents as gifts.

We look forward to seeing you!

Vicki Philipps

09/27/2026

EDITED: This post has been edited for the correct time of HAND and FOOT. THE CORRECT TIME IS 1230p.m. Sorry for the confusion!
Vicki

Hello Ladies! The JOPLIN AREA WELCOME CLUB is more active than ever. The following activities are planned for this upcoming week.

Monday, September 28th, at 1p.m., the MAH JONG ladies are at it again. They will be meeting at the home of Cindy Starrett. Contact Lana Nelson for more information!

Monday, September 28th at 1230p.m., they will be playing HAND and FOOT at the Northpark mall,joplin. Contact Tricia Braun fore more information.

We will be doing a Christmas Toy Drive Collection which will be donated to the The Salvation Army USA, “Toys for Tots”. If you wish to participate please purchase a new toy and give it to Cindy Starrett at any of the upcoming luncheons. We will also be collecting small items that children can give to their parents. All items will go thru the Salvation Army. Thank you so much for all that you do for our club and our communities!

Vicki Philipps

09/23/2026

The September Luncheon was held at the Joplin Elks Club. Members enjoyed a delicious lunch followed by playing mixer games where players learned a few facts about each other and found out we all have something in common.

09/06/2026

Bingo meets book trivia at this twist on the typical Bingo Night! We'll give book related hints and participants search for the answer on their Book Bingo card. Supplies provided and prizes for winners!
Designed with adults in mind.

Love Bingo but Book Bingo not your thing? Our next regular Bingo Night will be October 13, 6:00-7:00 pm.

09/06/2026

Members had lunch at Yummy House restaurant this week. Choose your own ingredients then have them cooked and sauced. Pretty good stuff.

08/26/2026

Just passing on the news that former member Annie Whalen has passed away. Check her FB page for details.

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