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SUMMARY:Armchair Travel
DESCRIPTION:November will feature Sherry Kaufman talking about her trip to Scotland.  We travel the world from the comfort and convenience of our local library. Armchair Travel is a joint venture with the Newcomers and Mesa County Libraries\, with local travelers showcasing destinations that range from our Western Colorado backyard to literally to the ends of the earth.  The program meets the 1st Thursday of the month from September through May.  The programs are held 6:30-7:30 pm at the Mesa County Central Library. Seating is first come\, first served.at the Central Branch of the Mesa County Public Library\, located on Grand Ave between 5th and 6th. Doors open at 6 pm\, and the presentation starts at 6:30 pm. Please come early for parking and good seating.
URL:https://gjnewcomers.org/event/armchair-travel-5-4/
LOCATION:Central Library
CATEGORIES:ACTIVITIES,Arm Chair Travel
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SUMMARY:Armchair Travel
DESCRIPTION:The speaker for October is Loraine Jensen.  She will present a one-hour talk about the runes and runic inscriptions in Scandinavia. \nWe travel the world from the comfort and convenience of our local library. Armchair Travel is a joint venture with the Newcomers and Mesa County Libraries\, with local travelers showcasing destinations that range from our Western Colorado backyard to literally to the ends of the earth.  The program meets the 1st Thursday of the month from September through May.  The programs are held 6:30-7:30 pm at the Mesa County Central Library. Seating is first come\, first served.at the Central Branch of the Mesa County Public Library\, located on Grand Ave between 5th and 6th. Doors open at 6 pm\, and the presentation starts at 6:30 pm. Please come early for parking and good seating.
URL:https://gjnewcomers.org/event/armchair-travel-5-3/
LOCATION:Central Library
CATEGORIES:ACTIVITIES,Arm Chair Travel
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SUMMARY:Armchair Travel
DESCRIPTION:The speaker for the first Armchair Travel of the season is Newcomer member Esther Schneller who will speak on both North & South Dakota.  We travel the world from the comfort and convenience of our local library. Armchair Travel is a joint venture with the Newcomers and Mesa County Libraries\, with local travelers showcasing destinations that range from our Western Colorado backyard to literally to the ends of the earth.  The program meets the 1st Thursday of the month from September through May.  The programs are held 6:30-7:30 pm at the Mesa County Central Library. Seating is first come\, first served.at the Central Branch of the Mesa County Public Library\, located on Grand Ave between 5th and 6th. Doors open at 6 pm\, and the presentation starts at 6:30 pm. Please come early for parking and good seating.
URL:https://gjnewcomers.org/event/armchair-travel-5-2/
LOCATION:Central Library
CATEGORIES:ACTIVITIES,Arm Chair Travel
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DTSTAMP:20251212T232112Z
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SUMMARY:Armchair Travel
DESCRIPTION:We travel the world from the comfort and convenience of our local library. Armchair Travel is a joint venture with the Newcomers and Mesa County Libraries\, with local travelers showcasing destinations that range from our Western Colorado backyard to literally to the ends of the earth. Recent destinations included Slickrock Country to Miramar to the country of Georgia to Antarctica. These talks are held the first Thursday of the month\, September through May\, at the Central Branch of the Mesa County Public Library\, located on Grand Ave between 5th and 6th. Doors open at 6 pm\, and the presentation starts at 6:30 pm. Please come early for parking and good seating.
URL:https://gjnewcomers.org/event/armchair-travel-4/
LOCATION:Central Library
CATEGORIES:ACTIVITIES,Arm Chair Travel
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SUMMARY:Armchair Travel
DESCRIPTION:We travel the world from the comfort and convenience of our local library. Armchair Travel is a joint venture with the Newcomers and Mesa County Libraries\, with local travelers showcasing destinations that range from our Western Colorado backyard to literally to the ends of the earth. Recent destinations included Slickrock Country to Miramar to the country of Georgia to Antarctica. These talks are held the first Thursday of the month\, September through May\, at the Central Branch of the Mesa County Public Library\, located on Grand Ave between 5th and 6th. Doors open at 6 pm\, and the presentation starts at 6:30 pm. Please come early for parking and good seating.
URL:https://gjnewcomers.org/event/armchair-travel-3/
LOCATION:Central Library
CATEGORIES:ACTIVITIES,Arm Chair Travel
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SUMMARY:Armchair Travel
DESCRIPTION:Experience Greece through our speaker\, Suzan Fournier at the Central Branch of the Mesa County Public Library\, located on Grand Ave between 5th and 6th. Doors open at 6 pm\, and the presentation starts at 6:30 pm. Please come early for parking and good seating.
URL:https://gjnewcomers.org/event/armchair-travel-2/
LOCATION:Central Library
CATEGORIES:ACTIVITIES,Arm Chair Travel
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SUMMARY:Midday with New Dimensions - The Great Chicago Fire
DESCRIPTION:The Great Chicago Fire of 1871\, presented by Sheree Fukai at the Mesa County Central Library\, 443 N. 6th Street\, at noon\, on Thursday\, February 12. Sheree is a retired engineer who lived most of her life in the “Windy City” leading to a deep interest in its unique history.  \nFire raged through Chicago\, Illinois\, for three days in October of 1871. Roughly 3.3 square miles of the city was destroyed\, leaving over 100\,000 residents homeless.  \nDid Mrs. O’Leary’s cow really kick over the lantern? Sheree Fukai will tell the story of Chicago before the fire\, how the fire started\, why it was so devastating\, and life in Chicago after the fire.  \nMidday with New Dimensions is a partnership between Mesa County Libraries and New Dimensions Lifelong Learning\, offering free public lectures. Seating is first come\, first served. 
URL:https://gjnewcomers.org/event/midday-with-new-dimensions-the-great-chicago-fire/
LOCATION:Central Library
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SUMMARY:Armchair Travel
DESCRIPTION:Join Steve Reed as he shares his exploration of Argentina – home of world-class soccer\, the tango\, renowned cuisine\, and wine. Discover surprising connections between Argentina and Colorado. The program will be held 6:30-7:30 pm at the Mesa County Central Library. Seating is first come\, first served.at the Central Branch of the Mesa County Public Library\, located on Grand Ave between 5th and 6th. Doors open at 6 pm\, and the presentation starts at 6:30 pm. Please come early for parking and good seating.
URL:https://gjnewcomers.org/event/armchair-travel/
LOCATION:Central Library
CATEGORIES:ACTIVITIES,Arm Chair Travel
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