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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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September 2025

Fall into Fun: New Events, Updates & Your Chance to Win $100!

Summer is winding down, and with Autumn (and football season) just around the corner, we’ve lined up a full season of exciting events and activities to keep you engaged and connected. But first—some important updates:

 

📅 Updated Calendar

This month, our calendar has a new look! We’ve separated BNC and Emeritus activities to make sign-ups simpler. From now on, you’ll only see events open to your membership category. The only exception: joint events for both BNC and Emeritus will appear on both calendars.

 

💬 We Want Your Voice (and You Could Win $100!)

What would make our events even better? Dance or cooking lessons, quilting, skydiving, Talent shows? Tell us what you’d love to see!

Our member survey launches September 8 and closes September 30. Complete it and you’ll be entered into a drawing for a $100 REI Gift Card—just for sharing your thoughts. It only takes 5 minutes to help us shape the activities you want most.

 

🎉 Over 30 Events This Month!

From breathtaking hikes and lively mingles to thought-provoking book and film discussions, we’ve got something for everyone. Looking to try something new?

  • Join a Trivia Night—no need to be a Jeopardy champ, it’s all about team play and fun!
  • Learn Mah Jongg and sharpen your game skills.
  • Explore one of our many other unique activities curated just for you.

 

Don’t miss your chance—fill out the survey by September 30 to share your input (and maybe win $100!).


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.