To start a NEW Interest Group, email vp.activities@estesparknewcomers.org.
Food & Drink
Members rotate hosting small groups for dinner. This group meets on the 1st Saturday evening each month, September through May. This group is currently looking for an interest group leader. For more information, email DiningIn@estesparknewcomers.org.
Dining Out is simply about having fun while getting to know a local restaurant and experiencing their food, drink, and service with a bunch of your newest friends. The group will generally meet on the second Wednesday of each month. For more information, email diningoutl@estesparknewcomers.org.
This group meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month year-round. For more information, email MargaritaMadness@estesparknewcomers.org.
Meet for coffee and breakfast in local restaurants on the 1st Tuesday of the month year-round about 8:30 a.m. For more information, email MensBreakfast@estesparknewcomers.org.
Let’s get to know each other by exploring museums, artists and restaurants in Denver, Boulder, Loveland, Longmont, Fort Collins and the Estes Valley. We’ll meet during the first week of the month, usually on a Thursday or Friday, and at varying times of the day depending on museum schedules and tour availability. For more information contact museumandameal@estesparknewcomers.org.
Meet for coffee and breakfast in local restaurants in the 1st week of the month year-round about 8:30 a.m. Meet new people, socialize, and have fun! For more information, email WomensBreakfast@estesparknewcomers.org.
Fun & Games
Come join us for a fun evening of games, dinner (optional $), and drinks (optional $)! The Board Game Interest Group meets from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at the Legion Hall on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. For more information, email BoardGames@estesparknewcomers.org.
Meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month year-round at the Estes Park Library at 5:45 p.m. For more information, email Bunco@estesparknewcomers.org.
Pickleball meets weekly at the Estes Park Community Center on Thursdays and Fridays from 1:30-3:30 pm. No experience necessary. Pay daily fee if not a member of the Estes Park Community Center. No need to register – just show up! For more information, email Pickleball@estesparknewcomers.org.
INTEREST GROUP DIRECTORY
Outdoor Adventures
Join the Newcomer Tweeters to learn about the various bird species in the Estes Park area. This is intended to be a low impact, easy walking group with no strenuous hiking required. This fun and educational group will meet year-round on the 4th Friday of every month. For more information, email birdwatching@estesparknewcomers.org
Hiking in RMNP and local trails on the 4th Wednesday of the month year-round. Targeting about two to three miles with minimal elevation gain. For more information, email EasyHiking@estesparknewcomers.org.
Fireside Chats is open to members and graduates. The group is meant for members who want to meet in a relaxed atmosphere under the stars in the beautiful setting of Estes Park. Registered members bring their own beverage of choice and a dessert to share. Hosts will determine the time the members will come. The firepit will have to meet the current Estes Valley Fire Protection Rules and Regulations. For more information, email FiresideChats@estesparknewcomers.org.
The Golf Interest Group meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday morning of every month. The group is for members that want to gather with other members in a safe and fun way with a round of golf at the Estes Park 9-hole golf course. For more information contact Golf@EstesParkNewcomers.org.
Estes Park is a fun place. There are so many events, festivals, shows, concerts and happenings in and around town every day. And you know what? They are even more fun when shared with a group. For more information, email GroupIt@estesparknewcomers.org.
Hiking in RMNP and local trails on the 3rd Thursday of each month, September through May. Generally between 3-6 miles. For more information, email Hiking@estesparknewcomers.org.
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Come join the Weekend Warriors Hiking Group and explore the great outdoors in the Estes Park area with fellow hikers. Expect hikes between 3-6 miles in length with an average elevation gain of 1,000 feet. This group generally hikes on Saturday or Sunday morning but occasionally schedules a Friday hike. For more information, email weekendhiking@estesparknewcomers.org.
Indoor Adventures
Afternoon Delights is a low-key book club for great reads and even better company! We dive into a variety of genres based on member recommendations, focusing as much on catching up as we do on the books themselves. Our schedule shifts with the seasons:
• January – March: Join us for breakfast on the second Saturday of the month.
• April – December: We meet at 5:00 PM on the second Thursday of the month.
For more information, contact AfternoonDelightsBC@estesparknewcomers.org.
Bowling meets weekly at the Bull Pin lanes on Mondays. On the first and third Mondays of each month, the group will meet from 4:00-5:30 pm. On the second and fourth Mondays of each month, the group will meet from 6:00-7:30 pm. Please register so the lanes can be reserved. For more information, email Bowling@estesparknewcomers.org.
Meets monthly on Fridays, dance to live music with the Estes Park Friday Niters dance club. Dancing styles include ballroom, country, and line dancing. For more information, email Dancing@estesparknewcomers.org.
Drink and Draw is open to current members and meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. This group is for members that want to get together and explore their artistic passion for drawing still life, while listening to music and enjoying their favorite libations. For more information email DrinkandDraw@estesparknewcomers.org
Looking for a book club that meets in the evening? This one is it! The Get Lit Book Club meets year-round on the 3rd Friday of the month from 5 to 7 p.m. in member homes. We read one book a month, chosen by popular vote. Books may be fiction or nonfiction, contemporary literature or classics. For more information, contact GetLitBC@estesparknewcomers.org.
Solo Adventurers is a welcoming and vibrant group designed for single members and those whose partners are geographically separated. For more information, email SoloAdventurers@estesparknewcomers.org.
This group meets year-round on the 1st Monday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon in members’ homes. Melissa Wood is the group leader of the Bookmarks, and the group members take turns leading the discussion. For more information, contact BookmarksBC@estesparknewcomers.org.
Meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month, September through May. at 6:30 p.m. Share travel stories from your favorite trips, and learn tips and tricks from others. For more information, email Travel@estesparknewcomers.org.
Outdoor Adventures
To join an interest group, email vp.activities@estesparknewcomers.org