Newcomers of Great Falls, Ltd. was founded in January 1982 with 47 members. Within a month, the organizational structure was developed,  “Newcomers” was incorporated as an independent, non-profit organization, the first newsletter was mailed, and activities were underway.  Concern for the community at large was then, and remains, the main priority....”to establish an....atmosphere in which newcomers to Great Falls can meet others.....create friendships......provide social and educational activities (and)....provide service and donations to charitable organizations”.

• By 1984, membership had risen to over 150.  In addition to varied social, community, and philanthropic activities, Newcomers donated the living Christmas tree on the Village Green and began the tradition of the annual tree lighting ceremony in Great Falls. 

• Within five years, Newcomers boasted over 180 members and expanded its focus to include the growing number of young families moving to our town. “Moms & Tots” and “Ladies Night Out” were formed, and a greater effort to involve spouses was made through the introduction of “Wine & Cheese” evenings, Supper Club and the annual Holiday Gala.

• 1990 saw the launch of many new activity groups aimed at meeting the interests of this increasingly varied membership:  cooking groups, antiques group, and cultural tours were introduced along with the custom of collecting needed items at the Club’s monthly luncheons for the Embry Rucker Shelter.

• Our 10^th Anniversary Year in 1992 was a celebration of the club’s accomplishments and future possibilities. The focus was on community awareness and participation in a wide variety of volunteer opportunities.  Newcomers became particularly active in local events by sponsoring the “Haunted House” at the annual Halloween Festival and helping with the July 4^th Hometown Celebration, sponsored by Great Falls Friends.  In addition, Newcomers lent support to the Children’s Spring Festival sponsored by the Great Falls Optimists. 

• Today, approximately 200 members enjoy a wide variety of social, athletic, charitable, and cultural activities available in the area.  Newcomers' continuing tradition of providing a warm and friendly welcome to those old & new to Great Falls has made it an active, respected and integral part of the community.

Since its founding, Newcomers of Great Falls is proud to have contributed financial support to the following organizations: