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Get Interested: Photography

October 22, 2019 by Tech Ops

If you are interested in photography, and want to know how to use your camera more effectively, or learn to take more solid images, or just want to share time together in the field while taking pictures, the Photography Interest Group is the place for you.  Each year the Group examines photography in several ways and in numerous locales, including nature and landscape ventures into Rocky Mountain National Park, around Estes Park, or even down the hill, into Denver to explore street and architectural photography,  Photo technique is also explored to address everything from basic camera settings to multiple exposures, slow shutter work, night shooting, and astral photography.  Equipment can include whatever you have or are comfortable with from iPhones to full lens-system camera set-ups.

Group sign-ups generally include a nearby location, both inside and out, with possible skills development while shooting in the field, editing, and presentation.  This is frequently followed in a week or two with a social gathering to review our best work as a collective, learning from each other, and improving our skills as we go.

Your host is Newcomer, John Shelton, a retired 40-year arts administrator, and active professional creative photographer living in Estes Park.  You can see is body of work at sheltonphotoworks.com.  If you need more information about the group please email John at john@johnmshelton.com.

Filed Under: Interest Groups - Suspended, News & Announcements

Interested in Interest Groups?

October 2, 2019 by Tech Ops

Newcomers is a wonderful organization made possible only because of the dozens of members who have volunteered their time and talent in some type of leadership capacity. Would you consider volunteering for a leadership role in Newcomers, perhaps in your favorite Interest Group? We'll help you get started!

If you enjoy a particular Interest Group, you might ask the leader if he or she needs help. Duties generally include setting up the monthly meeting, finding a venue, and emailing your members with specific details and reminders each month. Many Interest Groups meet in member homes, and others in community meeting rooms or local restaurants. Some of our groups simply gather in the great outdoors. Giving back feels good, and fun is guaranteed!

The Newcomers Tech team and VP, Activities are here to provide guidance, support, and technical tools to assist each group leader. As with all of Newcomers, it is truly a team effort.

Do you have a particular interest that doesn’t fit with any of the current groups? Many of our groups started when a Newcomer volunteered to lead an interest group based on his or her special talents and interests. If you’re interested in learning more, please email vp.activities@EstesParkNewcomers.org. We would love to welcome you as part of our team!

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Safe Winter Travel and Avalanche Avoidance

September 27, 2019 by Tech Ops

According to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC), the 2018-2019 avalanche season was one for the history books. New avalanche paths were created; roads, buildings, power and gas lines were damaged or destroyed; and 136 people were caught in avalanches resulting in eight fatalities. What does the 2019-2020 season have in store for us? No one may be able to answer that question, but what we can do is become better prepared to recreate in winter conditions and in potential avalanche terrain.

The Adventure Hiking Group meets on the first Friday of each month. In lieu of a hike on November 1, the Group invites all Estes Park Newcomers Club members to join us for an Avalanche Awareness presentation and discussion. The approximately 90 minute presentation will take place Friday November 1, 2019 at 4:30 pm in the US Bank Community Room (east of the library at 363 East Elkhorn Ave).

Tom Chapel, the Adventure Hiking Group leader will conduct the presentation, and will be available for questions and answers afterwards. In addition to being an avid backcountry skier and mountaineer, Tom is a Life Member and Snow Leader with Larimer County Search and Rescue (LCSAR). He has Level 2 avalanche certification through the American Institute for Avalanche Education (AIARE), and conducts snow safety education and training programs for LCSAR and the Colorado Mountain Club (CMC).

This presentation is intended to introduce outdoor enthusiasts of all levels to the concepts of safe winter travel and avalanche avoidance. Using slides and visual aids, Tom will discuss winter gear and preparedness, provide information for evaluating snow conditions and terrain, describe safe travel habits, and present some basic concepts of snow science and companion rescue. Please mark your calendar and RSVP online as space is limited.

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MEMBERSHIP: Welcome Our New Members

September 15, 2019 by Tech Ops

Welcome Sign

The following people have just joined the class of 2024:

Becky & Graham Cowie
Greg & Carol Barkley
Karen & John Gintert
Linda & Rick Levine
James & Carol Whiteneck
Lori and Roger Koelling
Carol & Steve Thomas

Welcome to the Club!

Filed Under: _Archive, News & Announcements

TECH TIP: Stay Up To Date With The Calendar

April 28, 2019 by Tech Ops

Welcome to Tech Tips! In this monthly series, our Tech Ops team will share simple tips and techniques to help you get the most out of the Club's technology resources.

Club Calendar: "What's Going On"

As you have probably seen, the "What's Going On" link at the top of any page will take you to the Club calendar of events.  Some tips about using the calendar:

  • As you scroll down the page, future months will automatically load into the display. However, if you want to review past events, you need to click the "Load Older" link at the top of the calendar.
  • You will notice that some types of events are displayed in a certain color. You can filter down to only a specific event category (e.g. General Meetings) by clicking the "Show" button at the top left and selecting the desired category.
  • And naturally, if you click on any event in the calendar, it will take you to a page with more information about that event.

If you have any questions, contact tech@estesparknewcomers.org.

Filed Under: News & Announcements Tagged With: Tech Tips

SPOTLIGHT ON INTEREST GROUPS: Margarita Madness

April 1, 2019 by Tech Ops

Margarita Madness is a group that meets at various local establishments on the last Monday of every month from 4-6pm, and both men and women are invited. It is a great opportunity to take some time to just visit and enjoy the company of others. Come join us!

Visit the What's Going On calendar and click on the Margarita Madness event in any month to find information about where and when we meet. From there, click the blue "Learn More and Join" to automatically generate a request to be added to the group.

Filed Under: News & Announcements Tagged With: Spotlight

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