The gift of friendship is priceless, and that’s exactly what the Southlake Newcomers Club (SNC) has been offering to women in the community for the last 30 years.
This year, SNC celebrates its “pearl anniversary.” The pearl anniversary is a symbol of unity and growth, among other positives.
Since the beginning, SNC has served as a social club for women of all ages, both longtime and new residents, in and around the Southlake area. SNC provides opportunities for fun, friendship and community service.
The organization’s Southlake Newcomers Club Charitable Foundation (SNCCF) finds ways to give back to the community, contributing to local charities and providing annual scholarships to graduating high school seniors.
Eight students received scholarships this year, to study engineering at Texas A&M University; nursing at Abilene Christian, Tarrant County College, Texas State University and the University of Arkansas; health and exercise science at the University of Oklahoma; business/marketing at the University of Arkansas; and biomedical engineering at the University of Texas.
30 years ago, an ad was placed in a local newspaper seeking residents who might be interested in forming a women’s club, and 21 women responded. The group’s initial special interest groups were Antiques, Bridge, Lunch Bunch, Bunco, Crafts and Garden Club. By 1995 the club had grown to 200 members, and today, SNC offers 26 special interest groups in the categories of Arts & Leisure, Fitness, Food and Beverage, and Games. Spouses take part in monthly Saturday Night Cocktails and two annual socials.
SNC incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1996. The club was initially fundraising-focused with an annual holiday home tour benefitting the medical needs of Southlake Elementary School children. This event was hosted until 2006. Major fundraisers were held for the next 10 years, and the club decided to focus instead on internal fundraising beginning in 2019.
“All women are invited to join us in the fun and in building a stronger community,” said Jill Powell, current SNC president. "We're all about friend-raising. SNC's engaging and caring members make our club truly special. Whether you're new to the area or have a change in life, SNC is a great way to connect with a wonderful community of friends."