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In March 1993, three ladies in Lexington looked into the future and foresaw the need for an organized social club for persons moving to Lexington and surrounding Rockbridge County from out of the area, some perhaps with no family or previous friendships here.  These persons were Lynn O'Connor, Carolyn Morgan & Ursula Keeley.  An advertisement was placed in the newspaper, and the first meeting was held in Ursula Keeley's home, with 25 persons in attendance.  Many of these founding members are still active in the Newcomer's Club to this day!

The club's first newsletter was published in May 1993 by Marta Kastner.

In September 1993, the first officers were elected.  Lynn O'Connor was elected President, and Lorrie Cady was elected Vice-President. 

The last meeting held in a home was at Jean Rathmell's home.  Because of the growing membership, meetings were moved to the Howard Johnson's meeting room.  Later, because of further continued growth, our meeting venue was moved to the upstairs meeting room at the Lexington Horse Center and then onto the lovely Lexington Country Club, where it meets today. .  Presently, the Lexington Newcomers has over 150 members, and is the largest social club in Rockbridge County.  If you are new to this area, we invite you to join us in membership. 

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