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Join an Activity/Interest Group!
As a member of the International Friends Club you can particpate in any or all of our Activity and Interest Groups.
Our Activity Groups have returned to being held in person, but in the event of any changes in the pandemic, or inclement weather, we will resort to holding
indoor meetings on Zoom.
For more details on any of these groups contact the Activity Leader by emailing: ifcnjboard@gmail.com
Day-Trippers
Meeting once a month in NJ at different settings and interests to explore art, history, technology, dance, and sometimes bizarre, abstract and eclectic shows or private events including some lunch close by. Comfortable shoes are recommended. For more info contact Lorraine at ifcnjboard@gmail.com
Food Appreciation
Meeting a few times a year and including events that include spouses/partners, we welcome anyone who enjoys food! If you want to try your hand at different cusines and cooking different meals with cooking classes, and demonstations, learning about food and cuisine origins etc! For more info contact Maria at ifcnjboard@gmail.com
Kaffeklatsch
Whether you are a native speaker, studied German in high school/college, or lived in Germany for a while and only feel confident to listen rather than speak, please join us for our monthly German conversation over . For more info contact Inge at ifcnjboar@gmail.com
Mah Jong
Mahjong is a fun, but challenging game played with tiles. This group welcomes both beginner and experienced players! For more info on when and where we'll meet to play contact Barbara at ifcnjboard@gmail.com
Osharberi-kai
Any IFC members interested in participation in Japanese conversation and cultural exchange are welcome. For more info contact Leslie at ifcnjboard@gmail.com
Hiking
The Hiking Group meets most Friday mornings at 9:30 am to hike on the beautiful trails of New Jersey in the many National, State, and County Parks. Hiking for 2-3 hours in a different location each week with different challenge levels. For more info contact Alison at ifcnjboard@gmail.com
Out to Lunch Bunch
Are you a lady who likes to lunch? This group meets once a month to ry out many of the fabulous restaurants in and around New Jersey! For info contact Sophie at ifcnjboard@gmail.com
Walk of the Town
Meeting once a month in different towns in NJ to explore the town, its architecture, and learn its history & neighborhoods, ending up at a local cafe for refreshments. Comfortable shoes are recommended. For more info contact Carol at ifcnjboard@gmail.com
Cafe Francais
Parlez-vous français? For more information about the group contact Claire at ifcnjboard@gmail.com
Book Club
The Book Club meets monthly (3rd Friday of each month) at members' homes to discuss books that reflect our international roots and love of literature. For this season's book list and for mor info contact Yoklan at ifcnjboard@gmail.com
Cheers Social Club
The Cheers Social Club meets a few times for wine and/or beer tasting social activity for individuals and couples. Each member picks an event to host an informal Cheers Social night providing the wine or beer for the evening. Each guest/couple brings appetizer or dessert and pays the host $10 pp to defray cost of beverages. More info contact Maria at ifcnjboard@gmail.com
Cre8tivz
Passion for crafts? Cre8tivz is the group for you! Creativity injects joy into life! Meeting monthly we'll explore the vast and varied world of crafts. Participating in hands-on skill sharing, watch a demonstrartion, go on craft themed field trips or just share our own projects. For more info contact Paula at ifcnjboard@gmail.com
Bridge
Interested in playing Bridge? Join us for a friendly game and wonderful time amongst friends. Bridge is a great social card game which is both challenging and enjoyable. Learners are welcome. For more info contact Leslie at ifcnjaboard@gmail.com