Hingham Newcomers Club
About
The Hingham Newcomers Club is a volunteer-run social club that welcomes new residents to Hingham and helps existing residents and families meet new friends. Despite the name, members don’t have to be new to town. Each month the club offers a wide range of activities, including playgroups, book clubs, gourmet dining, sports, children’s activities, charitable giving, family outings and holiday celebrations, giving people several ways to connect and get involved locally.
The club’s roots go back to the late 1960s or early 1970s, when a local woman organized a Welcome Wagon chapter in Hingham and brought welcome baskets to new residents. As her efforts gained popularity, they evolved into the Newcomers Club, which has been part of the community for more than 50 years. Today a volunteer board, chaired by Jo Beth Hartstrick, manages the club and plans its events and initiatives.
What to Know
- The club has more than 200 members.
- It organizes dozens of events each year, from playground meetups to fitness events.
- Local businesses partner with the club to help make its events possible.
- Event updates are posted on Instagram and Facebook.
Is this your business?
Claim it to add hours, photos, a description and a spotlight story.