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We Welcome Newcomers to the Chapel Hill, Durham, Pittsboro, Carrboro and Hillsborough Areas

The Newcomers Club of Greater Chapel Hill is a non profit social organization dedicated to welcoming new residents to our area.

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Happy New Year! Here's to 2021!

December has been a quiet month for activities, but we'll be heating up the calendar in January!

We have a few fun things up our sleeves!

***************************************************************************************COVID-19 Vaccinations: The latest from the NC Department of Health

You have a spot, take your shot. See more at https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/vaccines

Group 1: Health care workers & Long-Term Care staff and residents

Health care workers with in-person patient contact
Long-term care staff and residents—people in skilled nursing facilities, adult care homes and continuing care retirement communities

Group 2: Older adults

Anyone 65 years or older, regardless of health status or living situation

Group 3: Frontline essential workers

The CDC defines frontline essential workers as workers who are in sectors essential to the functioning of society and who are at substantially higher risk for exposure to COVID-19

Group 4: Adults at high risk for exposure and increased risk of severe illness

Anyone 16-64 years old with high-risk medical conditions that increase risk of severe disease from COVID-19 such as cancer, COPD, serious heart conditions, sickle cell disease, Type 2 diabetes, among others, regardless of living situation
Anyone who is incarcerated or living in other close group living settings who is not already vaccinated due to age, medical condition or job function
Essential workers not yet vaccinated. The CDC defines these as workers in transportation and logistics, water and wastewater, food service, shelter and housing (e.g., construction), finance (e.g., bank tellers), information technology and communications, energy, legal, media, public safety (e.g., engineers) and public health workers

Group 5: Everyone who wants a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccination

Virtual Meet & Greet

A Virtual happening for prospective (and existing) members on the First Monday of the Month.

You've moved in, unpacked, and are ready to meet new people and find out why so many of us love life in the Triangle. Interested in meeting people in the area but Covid-19 restrictions have made that difficult? Here's a suggestion:

The Newcomers Club of Chapel Hill, Durham, Hillsborough, Carrboro and Pittsboro exists to help newcomers meet friends and learn more about the Triangle and all it has to offer. We host many social events, special outings, special outings and groups where you can find people who share your interests whether you are interested in books, hiking, movies, exploring area restaurants, or simply getting acquainted with new friends.

Even in these Covid-restricted times, we have a variety of online events to keep us all in touch - take a look at our website: www.newcomersofchapelhill.org - and select Event Calendar. When weather allows, the Club will sponsor more in-person events, all confirming to safety protocols.

Join us on the first Monday of the month, beginning at 5:30pm to learn more about the Club and to virtually meet other prospective and existing members.

For more information on how to join our next Meet & Greet, please email: membership@newcomersofchapelhill.org

We hope you can join us!

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