Club Activities
Below are brief descriptions of our activities. Many take a break during the summer, and because of social distancing others are not now being held.
In addition to these subgroups, the club hosts a BBQ on Labor Day, a catered holiday party in December and other special events.
The club is always open to forming new subgroups. If you don't see an activity you would enjoy with others, bring your idea to a board member. It will be proposed to members at a coffee meeting and in the newsletter.
In addition to these subgroups, the club hosts a BBQ on Labor Day, a catered holiday party in December and other special events.
The club is always open to forming new subgroups. If you don't see an activity you would enjoy with others, bring your idea to a board member. It will be proposed to members at a coffee meeting and in the newsletter.
COFFEE (Monthly Meeting)
Everyone is welcome at our monthly coffee, held the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the First Christian Church Hall. We meet at 9:30 am to enjoy a bit of coffee and pastries, and socializing before our business meeting. We usually have a guest speaker from a local non-profits or other organization. Meetings conclude around 11 am.
Everyone is welcome at our monthly coffee, held the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the First Christian Church Hall. We meet at 9:30 am to enjoy a bit of coffee and pastries, and socializing before our business meeting. We usually have a guest speaker from a local non-profits or other organization. Meetings conclude around 11 am.
ARMCHAIR TRAVELERS
In cooperation with the Central Library, Newcomers presents programs of foreign and domestic travel, to cities and to the great outdoors. Presentations are open to the public, and run about an hour and a half, including a Q&A session.
In cooperation with the Central Library, Newcomers presents programs of foreign and domestic travel, to cities and to the great outdoors. Presentations are open to the public, and run about an hour and a half, including a Q&A session.
BOOK CLUB
Members develop a list of books, fiction and non-fiction, to read before meeting at homes to discuss. Expect
good conversation and food and beverages each month.
Members develop a list of books, fiction and non-fiction, to read before meeting at homes to discuss. Expect
good conversation and food and beverages each month.
BOWLING
If you are interested in bowling for fun, and with fun people, come join us each Friday morning at the Orchard Mesa Lanes. It's only $6 for three games (+$2 if you rent shoes). Men and women bowl separately - all skill levels welcome. We usually eat lunch out after bowling at different locations.
If you are interested in bowling for fun, and with fun people, come join us each Friday morning at the Orchard Mesa Lanes. It's only $6 for three games (+$2 if you rent shoes). Men and women bowl separately - all skill levels welcome. We usually eat lunch out after bowling at different locations.
BRIDGE
We have two ladies bridge groups. One meets each Monday morning at different homes as well as the 4th Wednesday of the month at St. Mary’s Pavilion coffee shop. Another group (Redlands) plays party bridge the morning of the 1st and 3rd Monday. Players of all levels are welcome
We have two ladies bridge groups. One meets each Monday morning at different homes as well as the 4th Wednesday of the month at St. Mary’s Pavilion coffee shop. Another group (Redlands) plays party bridge the morning of the 1st and 3rd Monday. Players of all levels are welcome
DINNER CLUB
Home entertaining is easy for tables of eight with a menu and recipes provided by the dinner club committee. Hosts provide the entree, wine and perhaps a side dish; guests are assigned other dishes. In addition to the at-home dining, everyone gets together as one group in September, when the new round begins, in December for a holiday appetizers evening, and in May or June to end the season. Full information and a dinner club membership form are available on this website.
Home entertaining is easy for tables of eight with a menu and recipes provided by the dinner club committee. Hosts provide the entree, wine and perhaps a side dish; guests are assigned other dishes. In addition to the at-home dining, everyone gets together as one group in September, when the new round begins, in December for a holiday appetizers evening, and in May or June to end the season. Full information and a dinner club membership form are available on this website.
HAPPY HOURS
Happy hours meet at local restaurants on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month with a bonus happy hour when a month has a 5th Thursday (January, April, July, October and December in 2020). Happy hours start at 4:30 pm and continue until around 6 pm.
Happy hours meet at local restaurants on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month with a bonus happy hour when a month has a 5th Thursday (January, April, July, October and December in 2020). Happy hours start at 4:30 pm and continue until around 6 pm.
HIKING AND SNOWSHOEING
The Newcomers hiking group meets on Thursday mornings and hikes at various locations in the Grand Valley during spring and fall. In the winter we switch over to snowshoes. Typically, we meet at a location and carpool to the trailheads We hike up on the Grand Mesa during the summer, snowshoe during the winter. Hikes are typically 3-5 miles and are either a loop or out-and-back. Participants create a quarterly schedule that is sent via email to the group.
The Newcomers hiking group meets on Thursday mornings and hikes at various locations in the Grand Valley during spring and fall. In the winter we switch over to snowshoes. Typically, we meet at a location and carpool to the trailheads We hike up on the Grand Mesa during the summer, snowshoe during the winter. Hikes are typically 3-5 miles and are either a loop or out-and-back. Participants create a quarterly schedule that is sent via email to the group.
KNITTING
While the needlework group has plenty of knitters and crocheters, they also meet separately once a month in homes for additional socializing and work on projects. Whether you're making a simple baby's hat or a huge afghan, this is the group for you.
While the needlework group has plenty of knitters and crocheters, they also meet separately once a month in homes for additional socializing and work on projects. Whether you're making a simple baby's hat or a huge afghan, this is the group for you.
LUNCH AND TOUR
Once a month members meet at a local business non-profit or other organization for a close-up look at how it operates. Lunch at a local restaurant will follow. Recent tours have included Peach Street Distillers, the Nuclear Museum, Curbside Recycling, the VA Medical Hospital and Callahan-Edfast Mortuary & Crematory.
Once a month members meet at a local business non-profit or other organization for a close-up look at how it operates. Lunch at a local restaurant will follow. Recent tours have included Peach Street Distillers, the Nuclear Museum, Curbside Recycling, the VA Medical Hospital and Callahan-Edfast Mortuary & Crematory.
MAH JONGG
The ladies’ Newcomers Mah Jongg group meets Thursdays mornings. Anyone who is interested in learning this fun and fascinating game is welcome to attend a session and find out what it's all about.
The ladies’ Newcomers Mah Jongg group meets Thursdays mornings. Anyone who is interested in learning this fun and fascinating game is welcome to attend a session and find out what it's all about.
MOVIE CLUB
Each month the group gets together at a home to discuss a movie chosen in advance. Attendees will have viewed the movie before the get-together, either by downloading, borrowing from the library or seeing it at a local cinema.
Each month the group gets together at a home to discuss a movie chosen in advance. Attendees will have viewed the movie before the get-together, either by downloading, borrowing from the library or seeing it at a local cinema.
NEEDLEWORK
We get together at a member’s home once a month to enjoy socializing and sometimes help on projects. Bring whatever you’re working on—embroidery, knitting, crochet, counted cross stitch, quilting, beadwork, or any UFO you’d like to tackle.
We get together at a member’s home once a month to enjoy socializing and sometimes help on projects. Bring whatever you’re working on—embroidery, knitting, crochet, counted cross stitch, quilting, beadwork, or any UFO you’d like to tackle.
SINGULAR DINERS
Singular Diners gives single members who may be shy about dining out alone the opportunity to try different restaurants in our community. Every month a restaurant is chosen and the group meets for lunch to share food and friendship.
Singular Diners gives single members who may be shy about dining out alone the opportunity to try different restaurants in our community. Every month a restaurant is chosen and the group meets for lunch to share food and friendship.
SKIING - CROSS COUNTRY
We use the trails maintained by the Grand Mesa Nordic Council for both shorter and longer distances, as skiers feel most comfortable. Everyone is welcome to set his or her own pace in this beautiful winterscape.
We use the trails maintained by the Grand Mesa Nordic Council for both shorter and longer distances, as skiers feel most comfortable. Everyone is welcome to set his or her own pace in this beautiful winterscape.
SKIING - DOWNHILL
The downhill ski group meets once a week at Powderhorn resort on the Grand Mesa. We have all levels of skiers, so you're certain to have someone to enjoy the day on the slopes with. Occasionally we do either a day trip or short one- or two-night trip to another Colorado resort. Last season we made trips to Monarch Mountain, Steamboat, Aspen, Telluride, and Copper Mountain.
The downhill ski group meets once a week at Powderhorn resort on the Grand Mesa. We have all levels of skiers, so you're certain to have someone to enjoy the day on the slopes with. Occasionally we do either a day trip or short one- or two-night trip to another Colorado resort. Last season we made trips to Monarch Mountain, Steamboat, Aspen, Telluride, and Copper Mountain.
TENNIS
Play fun mixed doubles every Monday, Wednesday. or Friday at Canyon View Park. The time varies each month, so check the club calendar for when.
Play fun mixed doubles every Monday, Wednesday. or Friday at Canyon View Park. The time varies each month, so check the club calendar for when.
WINE CLUB
The wine club has occasional lunches at a local venue with several wines to taste and discuss. It's an opportunity to learn more about wine varieties and pairings while in the company of friends.
The wine club has occasional lunches at a local venue with several wines to taste and discuss. It's an opportunity to learn more about wine varieties and pairings while in the company of friends.