Calendar of Events
To protect the privacy of our members, the location of events is disclosed only when held at a public place. Please request a newsletter by email welcome@joplinwelcome.org for further information.
- FEBRUARY LUNCHEON

Monday, February 27, 2012 Carterville Christian Church, 20123 Gravel Road, Carterville
Directions: Take the HH Hwy exit off Hwy 171 (Carterville) - between Webb City and Carthage. Gravel Road is the sevice drive on the North side of the highway.)
Chili Cook-Off
(Members are bringing a crockpot of their best chili, other members are bringing the sides and toppings. There will be "celebrity" judges as well as voting by the membership. Dessert, drinks and set-ups are provided by the club.)
11:00 p.m. Gather
11:30 p.m. Luncheon
Reservations needed.
Please call or e-mail for information.
FEBRUARY GET-ACQUAINTED COFFEE
Wednesday, February 8th at 9:30 a.m.
at La Quinta Inn, 3320 S. Rangeline, Joplin.
A continental breakfast will be available at a cost of $4.50 per person.
Februaryr Board Meeting, Monday, February 6th, 10:00 a.m. at the Joplin Public Library
- OUT-TO-LUNCH BUNCH:
Wednesday, February 1st at El Cinco de Mayo, 2526 E. 7th (7th and Florida), Joplin
Gather there at 11:00 a.m.
- BUNCO:
Friday Febraury 17th at the home of a member. We will gather about 12:30 p.m. Play begins at 1:00 p.m. Cost to play is $3.
Hostess will provide beverages.
Please call or email for information and/or directions.
FIRST FRIDAY BRIDGE:
Friday, February 3rd at the First Presbyterian Church, 5th and Pearl Street. Players bring a brown bag lunch. Call or email for information.
Wednesday,February 15th,
Holiday Inn (Lounge)
3615 S. Rangeline, Joplin.
Call or email for information.
DUPLICATE BRIDGE
Saturday, February 25th at 6:30 p.m.
Check with group coordinator or email for information.
SUPER BOWL PARTY
Sunday, February 5th at the home of a member. Kick-off is at 5:30 p.m. - the group will gather at 4:30 p.m. Bring your favorite tailgate food to share. Event is also BYOB.
Please call or email for directions/information.
Tuesday, February 21st at 1:00 p.m. at the Spiva Center for the Arts (Board Room), 3rd and Wall Street, Joplin.
Book selection is "State of Wonder" by Ann Patchett.
Email for information and location.
Canasta will meet Monday, February 13th at the home of a member.
The group gathers at 12:00 p.m for a brown bag lunch - hostess provides drinks and dessert. Play begins at 12:30 p.m.
Cost to play is $2
Please email for information and directions.
- CRIBBAGE
Friday, February 3rd at 1:00 p.m. at the home of a member.
Everone is welcome. If you don't know how to play they will teach you.
Please email for location and directions.
- HAND and FOOT
Thursday, February 23rd at 12:00 p.m. at the home of a member.
Please call or email for directions/information.
- DAY TRIP DIVAS
Coming in late March a day trip to Bentonville, AR to go to the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Admission is free. The group will have lunch at a local eatery.
The group will carpool from Joplin.
Please email or call for information.