About Newcomers

Welcome to Newcomers! The Newcomers’ Division of The University Club offers monthly fun and educational programs as well as special group socials for those who are new to The University Club. 

Participation in Newcomers is open to anyone during your first two years of membership in The University Club. Newcomers' members are automatically members of The University Club.

Monthly Newcomers' Coffees are held at various locations on the third Thursday morning of each month from September through May. Fall and Spring social events include the option of inviting spouses, partners or friends. We hold impromptu summertime Newcomers' Coffees as well.

Our monthly Newcomers' Coffees provide the opportunity to meet other newcomers and to learn more about this unique university community. Invite your new neighbors to a coffee or to other Newcomers' Club activities.

In addition to attending Newcomers' programs and events, Newcomers’ members are welcome and encouraged to participate in all activities and chosen interest groups of The University Club.

The Co-chairs of Newcomers this year are: Deborah Grinstead & Mary Anne Schwartz. 

The Newcomers' Brochure in .pdf format can be downloaded below and there is a Membership Form on the second page.

Contact us at ucnewcomers@gmail.com with questions, for more information and to sign up. We hope to see you soon!

Newcomer's Socials

The Newcomer’s Division offers monthly social meet and greets on the 3rd Thursday morning of each month. These get-togethers provide an easy way to meet new people, socialize and make new friends. Anyone who joins The University Club after June 1st during the current year or anytime during the previous membership year is eligible to participate in Newcomers’ Socials.

All NEW University Club members will be added to the master list and participation in Newcomers is optional. 

Why YOU should join Newcomers? 

•Learn all about The University Club and its interest groups 

•Learn about Iowa City and the surrounding communities 

•Discover the major points of interest in the area and around the state 

•Meet face to face with others who are new to the area 

•Find out about popular restaurants, retail shops and entertainment venues 

•Learn about the University of Iowa and how it has made a huge impact on the community 

•Discover fun and interesting areas in which to volunteer and share your talents 

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: February 17th, March 16th, April  21st coffees will be held at 9:30 am at the Coralville Public Library, 1401 5th St., St., Coralville. Please bring your own beverage of choice! Come prepared for a fun and enlightening morning meeting new friends and having fun.  May 19th coffee TBD

For More Information please contact Newcomers’ Co-Chairs Deborah Grinstead or Mary Anne Schwartz UCNewcomers@gmail.com or www.uclubiowacity