MCKINNEY AREA NEWCOMERS CLUB

Janet Lisinski, President

A Message From President Janet Lisinski – “Connecting Hearts, Building Community”

Welcome to the McKinney Area Newcomers Club (MANC)! We are delighted to have you here. At the MANC, our mission is to foster friendship and encourage active participation in a variety of activities, events, and community outreach initiatives. Whether you're new to the McKinney area or looking to connect with others in the community, we offer a warm and inviting space for you to build lasting relationships and engage in meaningful experiences.

Our group was founded based on being a newcomer to the area but has grown now to include members who have lived in the area for decades. We have been around for over 30 years and have grown by leaps and bounds. We meet every third Tuesday of the month at the Collin County Community College – Conference Center located at 2400 Community Avenue in McKinney, gathering at 9:30 with official meeting beginning at 10:00.

Each meeting includes members of the board reporting on various activities of the club as well as an educational speaker or entertainer to speak to the group on different topics monthly. The topics are announced via email and can be found here on our website. The subjects range from performing arts to safety for seniors, all fun and interesting. Our monthly meetings are free, and we welcome you to come and see what we are all about but membership is necessary to participate in any of our events or 40+ Interest Groups.

One of the best ways to meet new people and make new friends is through the vast assortment of interest groups the MANC offers all its members. Interest Groups are like minded individuals that get together to share their interests by either playing games, reading books, cooking, bowling, wine tasting and much, much more.

Along with all the different Interest Groups that will be available to you, we also plan a social outing each month that is outside of our monthly meeting. The events are usually an additional charge. Past social outings have included bus trips to the Arboretum, an evening of viewing Christmas lights, an afternoon at Painting with a Twist, TopGolf, McKinney Performing Arts Center, and our Annual Holiday Luncheon and Spring Fashion Show to name a few.

Another way that membership in MANC provides you an avenue to become involved is through your community. Each month we choose a charity and publish a list of the needs for that charity. This provides members an opportunity to donate these items at the monthly meeting. Some members have become volunteers on their own time working with these groups. Groups we have supported in the past are Samaritan Village, Hope Clinic, The Little Free Pantry, The Community Garden, and Habitat Christmas gifts for children.

We welcome you to explore our website to learn more about upcoming events and hope you join our group. We would love to have you participate in our diverse range of activities and find out how you can get involved in our community outreach efforts. Together, we can make McKinney a welcoming and connected place for everyone.

Welcome to the MANC family! We're excited to embark on this journey with you. Please don’t hesitate to contact me via phone, text or email if you have any questions or concerns.

Janet Lisinski, President 2024-2025
McKinney Area Newcomers Club

Our Activities

Highlighted Event - MANC Style Show