Christmas Party

This "**Lisbon Newcomers Welcome Club**" Xmas gathering is for people who are new to Lisbon or want to welcome them, and increase their number of connections. The first meetup was held November 2021 and since we have welcomed 1050+ people to these events.

This time we are partnering with Anna and [Good Vibes Day Out group](https://www.instagram.com/goodvibesdayout/profilecard/?igsh=MTIyNjA0MHAxMzZoMw==).

**Our values are simple "We welcome all who welcome all"**

Each event creates new bonds between newcomers to Lisbon and those who have been here for a while in a simple, fun, yet effective way.

Our "introvert friendly" events are open and welcoming to people from all backgrounds. You will be surprised to see how many different nationalities come together at these events.

As well as our regular integration activities and games, we are going to try to do some Xmas themed activities.

Your host for this event will be Richard together with support from the amazing team of volunteers in both groups.

Please dress in a X-mas fashion, We will aim to have some activities focussed on Christmas spirit.

Thanks to the fabulous team at the venue there will be a Happy Hour promotion until 9:00 pm.
Small beer,cider -2 large beer,cider,wine -4 Cocktail-5

**This is not a speed dating/pickup type event. Everyone who attends is entitled to feel safe, not be harassed or pressured.**

EVENT STRUCTURE:
We have structured icebreakers aimed at making things easy for shy people to meet one another. Then participants are welcome to hang out and socialise as they wish after the structured part of the meeting is over.

REACH OUT:
If you have a community initiative you want to share or announce, let us know in advance.

VOLUNTEERS
We need volunteers to help us develop this and other projects. From simple things like being early to welcome people, through to PR and graphic design and a website. Let us know if that sounds like you and apply to join the team [here](https://forms.gle/b8BqEsqnYJc8W3B69) We aim to be a local community of internationally minded people in the heart of Lisbon. You are welcome to be a part of it.

When you sign up to our events we add you to our [mailing list](https://lisboncommunityevents.substack.com/) https://lisboncommunityevents.substack.com if you give us your email address so we can tell you about more free events run by volunteers . If you don't want us to do that don't give us your email. iI you change your mind you can leave the Substack list at any time.

Richard Lucas and the Lisbon Newcomers Welcome Club Team

Besides this event, a great way to integrate into the Lisbon community is via group activities and international gatherings. You can find popular groups for hiking, padel, mindfulness, entrepreneurship, and many more at [Nomad Republic](https://nomadrepublic.net).