Estes Park Newcomers Club
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Interest Groups


Newcomers Club members make new friends when they gather to learn new skills and engage in enjoyable activities.  There are daytime and evening groups; groups for singles and couples, men and women; groups that gather during the week and others that meet on weekends.  Current Interest Groups are listed below.  This is a work in progress, so check back often!  Call Lisa at 586-3742 for more information or to suggest a new Interest Group. 
 

Book Club - Daytime - 1st Tuesday @ 1:00 P.M., in members' homes.
If you enjoy reading, sharing, and recommending good books, this group is for you.  Members come prepared to share any books they have read during the month.  Call hostess to RSVP and for directions.
Pat 577-1331 or Elaine 586-6413
 
Book Club - Evening - 2nd Wednesday @ 7:00 P.M. in members' homes
Naomi - 577-0166 or Claudia - 577-1099
May 14 - The Book Thief by Marcus Zusac; June 11 - Under the Banner of Heaven by Jon Krakauer;
July 9 - Bel Canto by Ann Patchett;  August 13 - The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri.
 
Bowling - Thursdays @ 3:00, at the Estes Park Recreation Center.
"
Social bowlers" - beginners to experts, singles or couples.  We meet during the summer months.
Sherryl - 586-3906
 
Bridge - Couples - Fridays @ 7:00 P.M., usually twice a month, in members' homes.
Gray - 586-2978  
 
Bridge - Ladies Daytime - 1st Wednesday @ 1:00 P.M., in members' homes.
Elaine - 586-5790
 
Bridge - Ladies Evening - 3rd Wednesday @ 7:00 P.M., in members' homes.
Carol 586-3238
 
Bridge - Men's Group - Meets evenings, once a month, in members homes.
Contact needed.

 
BUNCO - Daytime - 4th Wednesday @ 1:00 P.M. in members' homes.
Karen 577-1282
 
BUNCO - Evening - Day, time, and contact to be determined.
 
Dining In - Singles and Couples - Usually 1st Saturday, in members' homes.
Members take turns hosting small groups for dinner.
Libby - 586-9517
 
Dining Out In Estes- 4th Friday.
Small groups of 8 to 10 sample local restaurants, gathering in members' homes for appetizers or dessert.
Jane 586-4597.
 
Dominoes - 2nd Monday @ 6:30 P.M. U. S. Bank (formerly Weststar Bank) Meeting Room.
We play Mexican Train and Chicken Foot. Everyone is welcome, beginners to experts, singles and couples.  It is non pressure, just lots of fun.  We bring a snack to share and whatever you want to drink personally.
Patti - 577-0587
 
Happy Hikers - Couples and Singles - 1st Thursday @ 9:00 A.M.
See the What's New page for information on this month's hike.
Bob & Judy 586-3455
 
Holiday House Craft Group - 2nd and 4th Monday @ 1:00 - at Longs Peak Room Estes Park Medical Center.
Anyone interested in making crafts for the Holiday House Craft Fair in November is welcome.  Call for information. 
Jackie 577-0966
 
Lunch Bunch - Once a month, date determined by group.
Group meets at smaller restaurants for lunch and socializing.
Contact needed.
 
Mah Jongg - 1st and 3rd Wednesdays @ 1:00 P.M. U. S. Bank Meeting Room.
Carol 577-8240 for more information.
 
Men's Breakfast - 1st Tuesday of first full week of month at 8:30 A.M. Locations vary.
Meet for coffee and/or breakfast in local restaurants.
Richard - 577-0587
 
Poker Men's - 3rd Thursday @ 6:30 P.M. in members' homes.
Norm 577-0966
 
Scrabble - 4th Monday @ 1:00 P. M. in members' homes.
Linda 586-1708
Trail Ridge Quilters - Tuesdays 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. @ Longs Peak Conference Room, Estes Park Medical Center
Quilters of all levels are welcome to join the fun making items to benefit the Estes Park Medical Center.
Gray - 586-2978
 
Wine and Cheese - 3rd Saturday, 5 to 7:00 P.M., in members' homes. 
Bring a beverage of choice for your personal consumption and an appetizer to share.
See What's New for information on this month's gathering.
Contact needed.