Welcome to NABB's Friends & Neighbors Groups

NABB's Friends and Neighbors (F&N), described as a "club of clubs," offer a wide variety of engaging programs for NABB members.  Friends and Neighbors groups bring together neighbors throughout Back Bay and provide a means for friendships and bonds to develop through the sharing of common interests.  Participating in F&N-sponsored groups is a great way to get involved in the community and meet stimulating people. The following groups are available to all NABB members.  To join or learn more about any of NABB’s Friends and Neighbors groups, just contact the NABB office at info@nabbonline.com or by calling (617) 247-3961.  If you are interested in forming a new group or have a suggestion for a “special event,” please contact Anne Drazen at adrazen@gmail.com.

A New Earth

With the New Year comes a time of reflection: what did we accomplish last year?  What are our goals moving forward?  Often this includes a yearning for spiritual awakening and discovery.  If this speaks to you, join us on our journey!  We will explore and discuss Eckhart Tolle's book, "A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose."

Back Bay Salon

Stimulating conversations on topics such as the elections, immigration, the costs of living and dying and other topics suggested by members. Meets the fourth Monday of each month.

Book Discussions (Evening)

Multiple groups reading and discussing fiction, non-fiction and mysteries.

Bridge Groups (Daytime)

Monthly: Groups of men and women of varying levels meet for bridge on the third Wednesday of the month, 1:00pm, at the College Club, 44 Commonwealth Ave.  Players at varying levels are welcome, though not ideal for true beginners.

Weekly: This group meets Tuesday mornings at 10:30am at One Charles Condominium.  We are a group of women and men ranging from the Advanced Beginners, Intermediate, to the Advanced Levels.

Beginning level: Those interested in starting a beginners' group, please contact the NABB office and we will helpp you get started.

Chocolate Lovers

Seeking cooking/foraging enthusiasts for getting together to test the latest techniques/recipes and to explore markets for hard to find authentic ingredients.

French Conversation

Make new friends -- in French! Join advanced beginners, intermediate, advanced and native French speakers for lively conversation and varied activities.

Gay and Lesbian

The group provides a great way to meet neighbors in a casual setting.  New members and ideas for activities always welcome.

Golf

The NABB Golf Group meets at Indian Pond Country Club in Kingston, MA (rideshares available) on the last Sunday of each month from May to October for a fun round of golf followed by a casual dinner at a nearby restaurant.  No formal competition, no pressure - just a relaxing afternoon of fun with Back Bay friends and neighbors.  Open to men and women golfers of all levels that are comfortable with golf course etiquette and a four hour pace of play.  Fees are $75-$95 depending on the month and include greens fees, carts and practice balls on a grass range (conditions permitting).

Let's Wine & Dine

Enjoy fine dining, great wine and good fellowship with your Back Bay neighbors.  The Group holds five small dinner parties in members' homes and two all-member events each year.  The Committee carefully plans each menu and selects the wines.  LWAD members share the cooking.  IT'S FUN!  We are always accepting new members, so join us for our future events for 2011.

Mah Jongg

This is a group of seasoned Mah Jongg players who try to play weekly.  We are looking to have other seasoned players join us.  If you are new to Mah Jongg, we will try to get you together with other beginners to form a new group.

This diverse group of working, semi-working and retired men meets for lunch the third Tuesday of every month for fun, new friendships and learning.

Mom's Book Group

Are you a new mom, looking for "grown-up" time with other moms (and the excuse to read something other than Parenting magazine)?  If so, please join our new Mom's Book Group!  We meet the second Wednesday of every month at 8:00 p.m. in the downstairs bar at Charlie's Saloon (Newbury and Gloucester).  Current members have children who are three and under, but all are welcome.

Moms’ Groups

Find new friends for your toddler or support during the critical first months of parenthood – join a Moms' Group to meet other mothers and children in the Back Bay.  Our mixed-age group meets weekly.

Movie Discussion

Like movies?  Interested in hearing what others have to say about them?  We meet on the second Monday of the month at the Stuart Street Playhouse.

Theater

Join your neighbors for great seats and discounted tickets to various Boston theaters.

Wine Tasting

Group meets six times a year to taste wines of a particular region or particular type of grape, and to enjoy a brief presentation by a knowledgeable speaker.  Appetizers are provided.  Tastings are informal and are held in members' homes or neighborhood galleries, clubs, etc.

Young Friends & Neighbors

Getting involved is a great way for young professional NABB members (20s, 30s, 40s and young at heart) to meet, mingle and get involved in a variety of activities, ranging from social to educational to charitable.  For more information, contact YF&N (yfn@nabbonline.com) or join the Facebook Group through this link: 

http://bit.ly/YFNofNABB.