GAMES

If Games are your passion, you’ve come to the right place. We have groups for singles and couples, and we meet either at member’s homes or in restaurants. Please refer to the Event Calendar or button on this page for contact information.

• Bunco Babes – Allison Riser:  We usually meet first Wednesday of the month in the evening, from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m.  We meet at The Patio on Rt.59 and Aurora Ave.
• Bingo - Tina Theis and Judy Steck are chairing the Bingo Group once a month on a Tuesday at The Piazza, 85 Executive Dr., Aurora, next to the Fox Valley Mall..
• Pinochle – Lenore Chemers, Shirley Kaczanowski.  We meet the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, depending on our numbers.  We meet for lunch at 11:30 for lunch at the Patio in Bolingbrook and then begin play around 12:30. Lunch is optional so please feel free to join us at 12:30 if you are unable to make it for 11:30 lunch.
• Duplicate Bridge - Duplicate Bridge is played at Good Shepard Lutheran Church on the on 4th Wednesdays each month from 12:30- 3:30 p.m..  Players are matched with a partner.  Contact Sandy Brdecka to be added to a list. 
• Social Bridge at the Doubletree in Lisle on the 2nd Wednesday each month from 9:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with a break for lunch. Partner is not necessary.  Contact Candice Peel at to be placed on a players list.
• Scrabble/Game Night – Looking for a new leader.
• Puzzle Swap – Ellen Anderson: Seasonal 
• Canasta -Jan Strom: Meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 9:20 to 12:30 p.m. at Pomegranate Restaurant, 55 South Commons Dr., Aurora 60504
• Euchre - Looking for a new leader.
• Pickleball - Looking for a new leader
• Mexican Train Dominos - Betty Yingling. This group meets on the third Tuesday of the month at Sweet Toast in South Naperville.  Check the event calendar for more details.

CRAFTS

Creating beautiful fine art pieces and unique craft items is a fabulous way of self-expression. Learn new skills or share your expertise with other members. Please refer to the Event Calendar or button on this page for contact info.

• Chat and Stitch – Marie Riley:  Meet as needed.  Contact Marie for current details.

• Quilting Group – Nicky Vincent: We generally meet at 9:30 a.m. on the first Thursday of the month. We meet at members' homes to share our projects, help each other and learn new quilting techniques.
  

LET’S EAT!

We have several groups that involve food. So, if you enjoy cooking, eating or just spending a couple hours chatting with a fun group of people these activities are for you! Please refer to the Event Calendar or button on this page for contact information.

• Breakfast Bunch – Carol Anne Kacz: Breakfast Bunch generally meets the first Friday of the month at a local restaurant to enjoy breakfast and conversation. See the Event Calendar for the location of the month.
  
• Let’s Do Lunch – Sue Maloney and Shonu Kumar:  We meet once a month, usually the second Thursday of the month, at a local restaurant to enjoy a meal and conversation. Please see the Event Calendar for current information. 
  
• Violet Hour – Jean Blanchard and Alice Gilmore: We meet one Thursday or Friday every other month at 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. in member's homes.  We enjoy friendly conversation, cocktails, appetizers and desserts. Bring a plate of hot or cold munchies to share and BYOB.  See the Event Calendar for the current location.
  
• Mix & Mingle – Jan Coy and Laurie Kelly:  An opportunity to meet other members, share time with friends and enjoy cocktails and/or appetizers in a relaxed “happy hour” type atmosphere. We generally meet every other month, typically Thursday, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at different restaurant venues. Come alone or with your spouse. Be sure to check the event calendar for details. Contact: Jay Coy or Laurie Kelly.
• Coffee Excursion – Kathy Pettit: Coffee Excursions will meet monthly at different coffee shops throughout our area for refreshments and conversation and then follow up with some exploration of that local area.
• Potluck Lunch - Carolyn Klein:  We meet one Thursday a month at a member’s home. We bring a dish to share, it can be either homemade or store bought. We enjoy good food and conversation and share recipes for our dishes. See the Event Calendar for more information.
  

Community Service

As a service-oriented club, we love giving back to our community and helping others by volunteering our time and talents. It’s so rewarding and it’s fun too. Please refer to the Event Calendar and button on this page for contact info.

• S.E.R.V.E. – Karen Healy: Special Events Requesting Volunteer Engagement.  Events include Santa's Closet for Bridge Communities/Families Helping Families, Loaves and Fishes projects, League of Women Voters letters and more!
• Helping Hands –  Dee Grant and Carol Anne Kacz: Members enjoy volunteering and participating in monthly service activities at a location associated with the non-profit organizations supported by the NNNC. The volunteer activities range from volunteering at Feed My Starving Children to planting flowers for FHF or assisting with a shopping day at Loaves and Fishes. All opportunities are valuable and rewarding.
• Baker’s Guild – Carolyn Klein: This group makes homemade goodies for NNNC charity events as well as the NNNC fundraiser in the Spring. They also bake for 360 Youth Services for those who have never experienced a birthday cake!

MIND AND BODY

Learn new skills to improve the mind and get to know our vibrant area while getting some exercise. Outdoor groups meet when the weather cooperates. We’re open to new suggestions, too! Please refer to the Event Calendar and button on this page for contact info.

• Know and Tell – Margaret Rusch (nnncpresident@gmail.com), Angeline Finnigan, Kathy Boyles and Ellen Anderson:  The Know and Tell Group meets the third Wednesday of the month. We give our speakers and/or members the opportunity to share their knowledge, experience or passion on a subject of their choosing. It is usually presented in a panel discussion format or with a presentation that allows questions to follow. Please come share and learn from our amazing group of members that make up a treasure chest of uniqueness.  This group will start in September from 1:30-3:00 p.m., and meets at Naperville Bank and Trust, 555 Fort Hill Dr., Naperville, 2nd Floor.

• NNNC Walking Group – Carolyn Klein:  We generally meet every Monday of the month at 9:00 a.m. in the summer, 10:00 a.m. in the winter.  We enjoy a walk at a local walking path of forest preserve while we chat. If you enjoy nature and love walking outdoors, join our walking group. Bring a camera if you would like to capture the beautiful scenes that our walking group will encounter during our monthly nature walks.
• Out and About - Stephanie Roza: A variety of different activities will be offered, including wine tasting, concerts, trivia nights, tai chi/meditation classes, cooking classes, painting classes and much more for all members.  Events will be hosted once a month.  Check the Event Calendar for the current event, date and time.
• International Destination Adventures - Jan Gipson: So many of our members have either already travelled internationally or are interested in doing so—maybe you are already in the process of planning that trip right now.  I know that I would love to hear where people have travelled to or are hoping to, with tips from our members. 
• Movie Matinee Group - Lorraine Nieland and Terrie Houtman.  This movie group will meet every other month on a Tuesday at the AMC Theaters in South Naperville.  They will go to a show in the afternoon, dinner to follow at a local restaurant, for those who wish to discuss the movie.
  

MEN’S GROUPS

The NNNC Men’s Group has grown from start-up to over sixty members in just a few years. In addition to our monthly dinners, we also have a Book Club, a Brewery and Distillery Tour group, and Fair-Weather Bike group.

• Men’s Group Lunch – The Men’s Group lunch meets on the third Thursday of every month at 11:30 a.m. at Bar Louie in South Naperville, These lunches are a great place to get to know other group members in a relaxed atmosphere. We meet at local restaurants where we can relax and enjoy each other’s company along with Burgers, Brews, and Conversation. Contact: Dan Henriksen
  
• Men's Evening Book Group - This group will meet once a month.  Date, time and location TBD. Once we reach sufficient interest, we will publish the details. Contact: Guy Pettit
• Men’s Fair-Weather Bike Group – This group could also be described as Guys on Bikes Getting Coffee, and sometimes beer. We ride from five to fifteen miles on local paths, some are paved, some are crushed limestone, all lead to a casual spot to get coffee or lunch, and sometimes a beer at the end of the ride. Watch the Event Calendar for information when the weather warms up. Contact: Jeff Wagoner
•  Men’s Food, Brewed, and Distilled – The Men’s Food, Brewed, and Distilled group gets together to visit and tour local breweries and distilleries. It’s not limited to men as couples participate in many of the tours and tastings. Watch the Event Calendar for upcoming tours.  Contact: Bob Sturges
• Men's Card Game Group - pinochle/euchre: This is a men's group with focus on getting together to play card games such as pinochle / euchre / hearts, etc. The date / time / and location are TBD each month. Contact: Gene Pollastrini

SPECIAL EVENTS

The Annual End of Year Celebration on Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Four scholarships were awarded to graduating Naperville High School students