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Welcome to the Boulder Newcomers Club website!

BNC is a volunteer-run, non-profit social organization with nearly 400 members. We are a very active club, with over 30 events per month, ranging from Member Mingles to fun hikes on the beautiful trails around Boulder. We join to make new friends and have fun together while learning about our communities. We are couples, singles, empty nesters, working people, and retirees who are new to Boulder County. Feel free to explore our website! Take a look at our schedule on the monthly calendar; watch our slideshow of members making friends. If you have lived in Boulder County for three years or less, and decide we are a good fit for you, please see our instructions below for how to join the club. We look forward to making friends with you, too.

Sincerely,

Tom Ortwein, BNC President

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March 2026 

🎉 March Madness Events! 🎉

Get ready for a fantastic roster of events in March! Here's what you can look forward to:

Key Dates:

  • Preview Day: Thursday, February 26 — Get a sneak peek of the events.

  • Registration Opens: Friday, February 27 at 8 AM — Ensure you sign up bright and early

Featured Events:

1. Gadabout to Boulder Recycling Center

  • Date: March 3, 10 AM

  • Description: A must-visit for all new Boulder residents looking to understand recycling best practices.

  • Registration Opens: February 27, 8 AM

2. Volunteer Gadabout – Boulder High Mock Interviews

  • Date: March 5, 4-6 PM

  • Description: Help Boulder Valley students prepare for the future by conducting mock interviews. Engage in meaningful conversations and provide valuable feedback in a supportive environment.

  • Registration Status: Open now!

3. Social Skiing for All

  • Date: March 9

  • Description: Join fellow members for a day of skiing!

4. Explorers Club – The Martians Are Coming

  • Date: March 10

  • Description: Join us for an exciting discussion about space exploration and what’s next!

5. Social Pickleball for All

  • Date: March 19

  • Description: Join us for some fun and friendly competition on the courts.

Brand New Event: Mingle Meet-Up

  • Date: April 1, 5-7 PM

  • Location: Rosetta Hall, Boulder

  • Description: Experience a mashup of Mingles and Dining Out in a vibrant new format. Enjoy food and drinks while mingling with fellow members in a relaxed atmosphere.

  • Registration Opens: February 27, 8 AM

Get Involved!

Are you interested in playing a larger role within the BNC? We are seeking Gadabout Coordinators for the upcoming year (starting June 2026). This is a fantastic opportunity to help create engaging events! New coordinators can apprentice to learn the ropes. Interested? Contact us at: bncactivitydir@gmail.com.

Registration Reminders:

  • Reminder: On Registration Day, you can sign up for a maximum of 4 events. After initial registration, you're welcome to join any remaining events as space allows.

  • Note: When tallying your events, you do not need to count those you’re helping with (like hosting or leading).

More Fun on this month’s Horizon!

  • Five Hikes: Mount Sanitas, Rawhide Trail at White Ranch, Brainard Lake, Chapman Drive, Walker Ranch

  • Five Member Mingles

  • And much more!

We appreciate your feedback and suggestions for new events—keep them coming! If you want to host an event or have an idea, reach out to the Activity Directors who will connect you with the right coordinator.


 Tom Ortwein
 BNC President


 

 

 


 


 

 

 

 

 

 

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Why Join the BNC?
The BNC sponsors myriad activities for members every month, from parties, lunches, dinners and drinks to lectures, documentaries and book clubs, to movies and theater, to hiking and biking. And then some.  

Want to check us out? Click Calendar for details about upcoming events or click Interests for a description of each activity type and click About BNC for more information about the club.

We would love to have you if you have resided in Boulder County for fewer than 3 years.

Membership costs only $40 per year, per person, through May 31. To sign up or learn more click Join the BNC.


For questions, click  Contact Membership Director.