Activities
Just for YOU

Go to our CALENDAR,
there you can see what
 is going on,
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This note arrived from past-president Bob Noble.
Thank you! I was given some nice gifts after my tenure as president. 
Thanks to all the members for the gift cards I was given at the April meeting. In addition, I want to thank Dennis Pretti for his generous offer to let Carolyn and me use his condo in Ouray for a weekend. I appreciate the gifts very much.
More than that, I have been given new friendships and great memories by all of you in the club. I can’t begin to quantify the value of these gifts, but I want all of you to know that I really, really appreciate them. 
Sincerely,
Bob Noble

Armchair Travelers has paused for the summer while many of us take to the trails, roads and skies for travel experiences that we can share with others via photos, maps, souvenirs and commentary. Last year’s AT presentations were often so popular among the community at large, the library had to control admission. Shows will start again in October 2017 and run through April 2018 at the Central Library on the third Monday of the month (second Monday in January and February). Photo presentations take about an hour and are followed by a brief Q&A session. Audiovisual equipment is available.
If you'd be interested in putting on a show of one of the places you’ve visited, please get in touch with Janice Shepherd, 241-7231 or aandjshepherd@gmail.com. 
Editor’s ​Wanted: AT Shows

NAME BADGES
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New members may want to have a more permanent name badge than those the membership committee provides. Magnetic name badges are available for $7 from
Alberta Husch. These are great for Newcomers meetings, but since they don’t include the club name you may find other occasions for them as well. To order, contact Alberta at 243-4168. Let her know exactly how you’d like your name to appear.

About Grand Junction Newcomers Club

Our Motto :
"Where Newcomers become old friends"
And, we mean it!
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, by the way, 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 PRESIDENT
​May has been a busy month. First, a thanks to the members who pointed out to this novice that we should take a vote on each motion. Second, an apology to those members who were disenfranchised.
The Highline Lake clean-up had a minimum volume of trash but great food and friendship. Thanks to all, especially grill masters Linda and Wayne Ash. Though not a Newcomers function, the Art Center Guild concert at Two Rivers Winery was fantastic and well attended by members. Our May tour was at the Mesa County landfill, and the hardy members who braved the wind and rain were impressed by the extensive and professional operation. Finally, the second happy hour was held at the Chipeta Golf Course clubhouse. Thanks to the members that brought snacks to share. The room was large with great fairway views, and getting our own drinks wasn’t too much of a hardship. But a future $100 clean-up fee will probably make this a one-time visit. Bob Noble and I have checked out other sites and will report at the June meeting.
Many members will be traveling over the summer months.   We wish you happy trails and safe trips.
Les Slowik, president

Editor's Note

Bylaws Update

​This is a combined June-July issue so that Bob and I can take a bit of a break and maybe head out of town for a while. I wasn’t able to include details here on our participation in the July 4 parade or a Newcomers table at a downtown farmer market. So watch for email announcements on those and maybe some other activities in the next two months.
Let’s get out there and enjoy the summer!
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 pig roast and potlucks.