Current Membership - 327
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About the Grand Junction Newcomers ClubOur motto -
"Where newcomers become old friends." Because there are so many other events in December, we will not have our regular monthly meeting. We'll be back to our regular schedule in January.
We are an active, fun, friendly organization of men and women striving to make your stay in the community a long and happy one. Click to go to the CALENDAR to see the wide range of club activities, And if you have an activity you like that is missing form the list, bring it up at the next coffee, and you might be surprised. A new activity group may form!
From the PresidentWinter is here! At least it’s threatening to be here. It seems like it was a very short fall, but it’s Colorado.
The club continues to thrive. Our partnership with the Mesa County Library on Armchair Traveler is off to a good start, and there was a noticeable increase in attendance from the first to the second presentation. People seem to be glad to see the series back. At the last meeting Carolyn White, the editor of our newsletter, announced she will be retiring from that position in a few months. The club is grateful for the outstanding publication she has made the newsletter, and we are actively seeking someone to step in and take on this responsibility. We continue to get good speakers from various organizations to keep us informed on a variety of subjects. That is recognition of the role of our members across the Valley. People approach me asking to come talk to us. Our November speaker will be Alisha Wenger, Executive Director for the Community Food Bank. Her presentation should be very informative. Our November happy hours will be at the DoubleTree on Nov. 2 and at Clubouse25 at Tiara Rado on Nov. 16. The location for the bonus happy hour on the 30th is yet to be determined. I’ll get the word out once a location is selected. As always, happy hours will start at 5 pm and run until approximately 7pm. All the signals are green, it seems. - Bob Noble, President Editor's NoteNow that we're back to regular meetings again, here are a few reminders of what to expect.
The monthly coffee meetings start at 9:30 for a half hour of socializing before we sit down for the meeting. If you arrive earlier, be prepared to help with setting up tables and the coffee and pastry service. Raffle items such as regiftable items and concert or sports event tickets are welcome. Tickets are just $1 for one, $2 for three, and $3 for five. Bring magazines to pass along at the Magazine Exchange. Take any that attract your interest. Those left over will be taken to HopeWest’s paper recycling bin. You don’t have to wait for the newsletter to read the minutes of the last meeting. They’re posted on our website gjnewcomers.org as soon as our secretary submits them. You can also refer to the calendar on the club’s website for activity dates, times and locations. Carolyn White, editor |
Not a member of Newcomers? There’s an easy fix tor that. You don’t even have to be new to the area. Annual dues are just $15 or $25 for a couple. You can download the membership form by clicking here, and then send the completed form and a check to Grand Junction Newcomers Club, PO Box 3222, GJ 81502. Or better yet, come to the next monthly coffee, get to know us a bit, and sign up then. You’ll meet some great people, get a copy of our member directory, begin receiving our monthly newsletter and timely email alerts, can join any of our regular activity groups, and participate in special events such as our BBQ and holiday parties.