If you were unable to attend the October General Meeting in person or via the Zoom live stream, you can watch the event here. We would like to thank Marge Perry for stepping in at the last minute and providing our Members with a fun, interesting and useful presentation.
Look for news about the November General Meeting to come out soon! Stay healthy!
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.
Changing Your Password
In case you have had difficulty getting your website password changed, here are the instructions.
When you sign in and go to the "ABOUT YOU" page, it shows your profile and other account info. At the bottom of the box with your name and address, you will see the blue word "Change", as highlighted below in two possible layouts:
- Click the word "Change".
- Type a new password in the box that is displayed.
- Press the Enter key.
If you still have trouble getting your password changed, or if you have any other questions, contact tech@estesparknewcomers.org.
Register Now For The October General Meeting
The October General Meeting of the Estes Park Newcomers Club will be held at the American Legion Post 119, 850 North Saint Vrain Drive, Estes Park, on Thursday, October 15th, from 5-8pm. Registration deadline is October 8th - click here to reserve your spot. Drinks and social time will begin at 5:00. Attendees are encouraged to bring cash for purchasing drinks at the bar.
The cost for the event is $31 per person. Menu selection includes Grilled Veggie Kabobs with hummus and Asian slaw (GF/V), or Pulled Pork with sweet potato rolls, steak fries and vegetables. Please specify your menu preference when registering. If you have other dietary restrictions, please make a menu selection and then email registration@estesparknewcomers.org with more information.
In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the venue is utilizing every possible measure to make sure your dining experience is safe and enjoyable. The room will be set up according to the current Government, Local Public Health and the CDC guidelines to meet social distancing requirements. Members must have a COVID 19 Waiver signed to participate. Scan and email to waivers@estesparknewcomers.org. If you see the message "No Tickets Available" this may mean that we do not have your waiver on file.
CANCELLATION POLICY: The deadline to cancel your registration is Thursday October 8, and you must send your cancellation request via email to registration@estesparknewcomers.org.
If you have other questions about the event, please contact venues@estesparknewcomers.org.
The new Golf Interest Group was forced to take a mulligan on their first outing planned for September 8th when our valley was blanketed with snow. Apparently it is hard to find a golf ball when it lands in 12" of fluffy white powder!! But the members of this group took the opportunity to practice their swings and hit the 9 hole course the following week for another successful Newcomers event.
Now, you may have noticed that recently the 9 hole course is undergoing some work - the parking lot is torn up and the greens are fenced off. And, at last count, the fairways are occupied by approximately 200 elk. Luckily, we have two golf courses in Estes Park and the 18 hole course is still open. So the Golf Interest Group has shifted their plans once again to provide opportunities for our members to get active and connect with others who enjoy the sport.
On October 14th and 28th, Newcomers will meet at the 18 hole course to play nine holes. Tee times will be between 9-10 AM. The deadline for the first outing is October 7th. Click here to register or visit the calendar on the Estes Park Newcomers website. If you have not joined the Golf Interest Group and would like to receive regular updates from the Group leader, you can sign up here.
If you are a scratch golfer, a middle handicapper or new to the sport, the Golf Interest Group is a great way to meet others who enjoy fairways and greens. We hope to see you on the links!
As the crisp autumn air arrives in the Rocky Mountains, I am reminded of the anticipated transition from summer to fall. While the trees, mountains, and streams prepare for their winter slumber, the mountains come alive with their spectacular display of colors. There is a renewed sense of energy and excitement in the air. Like many of you, I look forward to campfires, caramel apples, cookouts, the wildlife, and gathering with our friends to enjoy the magic of this season.
One of the highlights of the fall season is our first General Membership Meeting of the Newcomer year. After careful consideration and deliberation, the Board has decided to offer our members the opportunity to attend this event and celebrate reconnecting with fellow Newcomers. The process by which we arrived at this decision involved consideration of the size of the venue, adequate spacing, and the ability to adhere to the Larimer County Indoor Events Requirements. Additionally, a variance was filed with Larimer County and was approved for Newcomers to conduct this event.
The September General Meeting will be held Thursday, September 17th, 5-8pm
Dao House Conference Center (Longs Peak Room), 6120 Hwy 7, Estes Park
Due to limited Wi-Fi capabilities, we will not be able to offer the presentation portion of this meeting through Zoom technology, however we will make every attempt to record the presentation and post on our Facebook Page.
We realize not everyone is ready to engage in large group activities. For those who are, we are excited to provide you with this opportunity, and want you to feel comfortable in knowing that we are taking every precaution to keep our members safe and provide an enjoyable experience.
Throughout this COVID-19 crisis, the Board has focused our efforts on providing our membership with opportunities that we “Can Do,” and removing from our calendar those activities that have been suspended. For those who feel comfortable with small group activities, our calendar is full of activities that have been phased in over the past few weeks. These activities are limited to 10 people or less and have been well attended. For members who are not ready to participate in group activities, we have several activities offered through Zoom technology.
One positive outcome from this crisis is the realization of just how much we need and can depend on our fellow Newcomers during this challenging time. Our Membership Committee has taken the initiative to provide additional support to our members through expansion of our Member Care opportunities. More information will follow on this initiative in the next few weeks.
This is an important time of the year for the Estes Park Newcomers Club where we ask our membership’s support in renewing for the upcoming year. If you have not done so already, please consider supporting this great community tradition by renewing your membership and joining us for another great year!
~Debbi Stalder
President
Join us on September 17th for our first General Meeting of the new fiscal year!
The event will be held at the Dao House from 5-8P in the Long’s Peak Room. Staying true to our mission of keeping members safe while enjoying Newcomer activities, we have worked closely with the staff at the Dao House to ensure that this event will be in line with the COVID guidelines created by our club task force.
The guest speaker will be our very own president, Debbi Stalder. Cost for the event which includes dinner is $34. Menu selection includes chicken (or vegetarian option), salad, rice or quinoa, mixed vegetables, bread and dessert. Please specify your menu preference when registering. If you have other dietary restrictions, please make a menu selection and then email registration@estesparknewcomers.org with more information.
The deadline to register is September 10th and attendance will be limited per our guidelines regarding in-person activities. Don’t delay and reserve your spot today by clicking here.
In order to sign up, we must have your signed COVID waiver. If you have not signed this waiver yet, please download it here, sign and send back to waivers@estesparknewcomers.org. If you have any other questions about the event, please contact venues@estesparknewcomers.org.
Interested in Interest Groups but don't know how to sign up? Or maybe it has been a while and you need a refresher. Our Tech team has created a video tutorial to walk you through the simple sign-up process. Check it out here.
As a reminder, many of our Interest Groups are back up and running with safety protocols in place to keep our members healthy while staying connected. For a list of the complete Interest Group roster, click here. Our calendar is up to date so you can look at all the upcoming activities.
IMPORTANT: In order to participate in any in-person Interest Groups, each member must complete the COVID-19 Waiver. Please download and sign the waiver, and email a copy (scan or photo) to waivers@estesparknewcomers.org.
Come to the Newcomers Club’s first ever Neighborhood Get Togethers! We are organizing our membership into small groups by location to give you the opportunity to get acquainted with Club members who live close to you. We invite you to join your neighborhood group on August 23 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. for an outdoor gathering at the home of a host who has not yet been determined. If you would be willing to host the gathering for your neighborhood -- a maximum of 10 participants including you as the host -- please send a message to membership@estesparknewcomers.org.
You will receive an emailed invitation to your Neighborhood Get Together before the middle of August with all the details, including a link to the registration form that is required for all in-person activities (please see the Club’s COVID Requirements document). In order to register you must already have signed and returned the Club’s COVID-19 Waiver. We encourage you to scan or take a cell phone photo of it and email it to waivers@estesparknewcomers.org at your earliest convenience.
We are excited to offer this Neighborhood Get Togethers social activity and hope you will be able to participate!
Newcomers Club President Debbi Stalder said in her first message of the 2020/2021 Club year: “Like many of you, I miss our social gatherings and connecting with fellow Newcomers. . . . The 2020 New Year came in and presented the Newcomers Club with challenges that we have never faced before in the history of our Club. . . . Over the course of the last month, the Newcomers Club Board has been working behind the scenes to explore opportunities to reconnect and re-energize our Membership. We have been monitoring State and County requirements and recommendations for group gatherings and are pleased to offer our Membership activities that meet these guidelines while maintaining social distancing and keeping our Members safe.”
We hope you are all staying healthy and enjoying summer in Estes Park.
Over the past few weeks, the Newcomers Board has met several times to line up our plans the 2020/21 fiscal year. As such, we have many updates to communicate to our members. Our goal is to find ways for Newcomers to resume activities in a healthy manner which is consistent with the latest guidelines and best practices from our medical communities.
On Thursday, we will be hosting a Zoom meeting at 5P to update our membership on the plans. We will cover a few topics and leave time at the end for Q&A. Our Zoom account will allow up to 100 participants. If we reach that number and some members are unable to join, a recording of the meeting will be available on our website the next day. We will also follow up the meeting with emails detailing next steps for our members.
We hope you can join on Thursday at 5P.
Topic: Newcomers Club Members Update
Time: Jul 23, 2020 05:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
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