CONNECTING WELL
Newcomers Club / Courtesy photo
Toward the end of summer, Newcomers will start reinstating some in-person activities.
Newcomers Club connects residents By Matt Comstock For the Trail-Gazette
tions in the Estes Valley. Our signature community outreach event is “We Believe” he Estes Park Newwhich coincides with the comers Club is a nonannual holiday events in profit, inclusive social Estes Park. Newcomers club dedicated to helping march in the Catch the Glow new residents to the Estes parade, take photos of chilPark area learn about our dren with Santa at the We community while developing and Photography. There are Believe Inn and visit various lifelong friendships. Founddaytime and evening groups; events around town. ed in 1965 with 17 members, groups for men and women; Dressed as elves and toy solNewcomers has a legacy diers, our members cannot groups that gather during that has spanned over five be missed. the week and others that decades. Today, there are At Newcomers, “living meet on weekends. Interest over 300 active members well” means staying connectGroups are a great way to who enjoy a variety of club meet and have in-depth inter- ed with the community while sponsored activities includaction with people who share staying healthy. Over the ing monthly General Meetpast few months, many of your interests, and are the ings and Wine & Cheese our events have been postbasis for the lasting friendsocials. poned as we adhere to the ships that are the hallmark Interest Groups are “the state and federal health of Newcomers. straw that stirs the drink” for While we are a social club guidelines. However, consisEstes Park Newcomers. tent with our legacy, Newat heart, Newcomers are With groups ranging from comers always stay connectalways looking for ways to Food and Drink, Book support residents, business- ed. Through use of video Clubs, Game Nights, Hiking, es and non-profit organizaconferencing technologies,
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many of our Interest Groups have remained active which has helped our members through these unusual times. We are excited to announce that toward the end of summer, Newcomers will start reinstating some in-person activities. We will strictly adhere to the guidelines provided for group size, masks and social distancing. By keeping our group sizes small and focused largely on outdoor activities, Newcomers is helping our members to live well. If you are interested in learning more about Newcomers, please visit our website at estesparknewcomers.org. Interested people are also encouraged to reach out to our membership team at membership@estes parknewcomers.org.
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