Ashland Newcomers

04/27/2026

Obviously, I am terrible at updating this page :-)
To get the Newcomers newsletter and event information, PLEASE use this link to sign up for our monthly Newsletter!

Although our name is Ashland Newcomers, we are an informal social group that welcomes anyone in and around Ashland and Southern Oregon.   And, you don’t even need to be “new”!  Maybe you have lived in the area for years but would like to meet new people and have new experiences.  

04/27/2026

May Newsletter is here!
Please click the link for more details and how to RSVP

Monthly Social: May 8th, 5-7PM

Mens Breakfast: May 7th @ 8AM
The Men's Breakfast Group is held on the first Thursday of the month at 8 A.M. at the Breadboard Restaurant in Ashland.

Womens Breakfast:
The Women’s Breakfast Group typically meets on the last Thursday of the month at The Breadboard Restaurant in Ashland

Sip & Gather: Sunday May 17th, 2PM at Naumes Suncrest Winery

We do have a FB page which you can access by clicking on the FB icon below. You can also access our past newsletters there.  If you have any questions about our newsletter please contact Penny Arvizo at [email protected] Karin Webb at [email protected] And, if you like our organization plea...

01/30/2026

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We do have a FB page which you can access by clicking on the FB icon below. You can also access our past newsletters there.  If you have any questions about our newsletter please contact Penny Arvizo at [email protected] Karin Webb at [email protected] And, if you like our organization plea...

01/12/2026

Sip and Gather dates for the next 6 months

Happy New Year Everyone!

A while back, I suggested January 20th for our next gathering, but have since realized that it is a holiday weekend and the NFL Playoffs which kind of throws things a bit off.
So for this month I am going to propose a super casual gathering this Friday January 1/16. We will be hanging out at Resistance in downtown Ashland after 4PM, come by if you can.
The address is 322 N. Pioneer St.

Future Dates:
I have been kindly reminded/nudged that I need to get dates out much earlier, so here are proposed dates for the next few months :-)

I am trying to vary the day of the weekend to see what works best for peoples schedules.
My thoughts are to plan for the 3rd weekend of the month. I am trying to hit most of the local wineries eventually.
I welcome your thoughts on this plan!

Saturday February 21st at Eliana
Sunday March 22nd at Trium
Friday April 17th at Resistance
Saturday May 16th at Naumes Suncrest
Sunday June 14th at Weisinger

01/11/2026

We had a great turnout at this months Newcomers Social - thanks for hosting Karin and Bob!
We enjoyed the company of brand new, as well as, longtimer Ashlanders.
Here are a few photos.

12/30/2025

Happy New Year All!
Here is the newsletter for January.
There is a link to sign up to receive the monthly email at the end.

The Women’s Breakfast Group typically meets on the last Thursday of the month at The Breadboard Restaurant in Ashland 8:30 am. The food is great, but the company and the conversation is even better!
Check newsletter to sign up for emails.

January Newcomers Social - Friday, January 9th 5-7PM.
Check newsletter for RSVP Details.

We do have a FB page which you can access by clicking on the FB icon below. You can also access our past newsletters there.  If you have any questions about our newsletter please contact Penny Arvizo at [email protected] Karin Webb at [email protected] And, if you like our organization plea...

11/30/2025

Here is the December Newcomers Newsletter!

Highlights:
NEXT SOCIAL AUGUST 12th ~ 4-6 p.m.
See Newsletter for details and to RSVP (required)

New Wine group - Sip & Gather. No plans for December.
Next Gathering 1/18 details to come.
See Newsletter to get on the list.

Men's Breakfast - Thurs 12/4 8am @ the Breadboard, no RSVP needed
Women’s Breakfast Group - typically meets on the last Thursday of the month see newsletter to get on the list

We do have a FB page which you can access by clicking on the FB icon below. You can also access our past newsletters there.  If you have any questions about our newsletter please contact Penny Arvizo at [email protected] Karin Webb at [email protected] And, if you like our organization plea...

10/08/2025

Sorry for the delay! We were out of town, when the latest newsletter came out.
Here it is!

We do have a FB page which you can access by clicking on the FB icon below. You can also access our past newsletters there.  If you have any questions about our newsletter please contact Penny Arvizo at [email protected] Karin Webb at [email protected] And, if you like our organization plea...

07/27/2025

Here it is - the August Newcomers Newsletter!

Highlights:
NEXT SOCIAL AUGUST 8th ~ 6-8 p.m.
Note that the start time is later than usual due to the heat.
See Newsletter for details and to RSVP (required)

New Wine group - Sip & Gather. Still in the planning stages.
See Newsletter to get on the list.

Men's Breakfast - Thurs 8/7 8am @ the Breadboard, no RSVP needed

Women’s Breakfast Group - typically meets on the last Thursday of the month see newsletter to get on the list

We do have a FB page which you can access by clicking on the FB icon below. You can also access our past newsletters there.  If you have any questions about our newsletter please contact Penny Arvizo at [email protected] Karin Webb at [email protected] And, if you like our organization plea...

06/30/2025

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06/30/2025

Here is the July Newsletter.
Some Highlights:
1. July Newcomers social will be July 11th. Email [email protected] to RSVP. If you are new Please note as you get priority!
2. Sip & Gather is a new casual Wine Group looking to explore our local wineries. Please note it is still a work in progress :-)
Send a message to Erin at [email protected] to get on the list.
3. Men's Breakfast is July 3rd 8:30am at The Breadboard. Have a great breakfast and enjoy meeting other locals. No need to RSVP, just drop in.
4. The Women’s Breakfast Group typically meets on the last Thursday of the month at The Breadboard. The food is great, but the company and the conversation is even better!
To add your name to the Women's breakfast announcements contact Marisa Stone at [email protected]

See Newsletter for additional details.

We do have a FB page which you can access by clicking on the FB icon below. You can also access our past newsletters there.  If you have any questions about our newsletter please contact Penny Arvizo at [email protected] Karin Webb at [email protected] And, if you like our organization plea...