Community Events

Quick morning hike on the trails in Lydick Bog. This isn’t a very long hike but it’s Sun morning so we willl keep it simple. We will meet in the […]

**🚶‍➡️🚶‍♀️🌛🌃🥾Friday GAIT Night Winter Walk Group (multiple locations)** My PhD Winter term is lighter compared to last 2 terms🥳💃🎉 ... so I am going to plan a **weekly 1-2 hour […]

**🚶‍➡️🚶‍♀️🌛🌃🥾Friday GAIT Night Winter Walk Group (multiple locations)** My PhD Winter term is lighter compared to last 2 terms🥳💃🎉 ... so I am going to plan a monthly **1-2 hour […]

**🚶‍➡️🚶‍♀️🌛🌃🥾Friday GAIT Night Winter Walk Group (multiple locations)** *March 7th Ironworks Parking Lot meet by ice rink 6pm, possibly the pub aftewards.* **REMINDER** to please **UN-rsvp** if you cannot make […]

This is an open mic poetry and short story reading event. Jake Webster is a sculptor, painter, poet who has opened his space up for Wordplay. Bring your own work […]

Our next book club discussion will be Wednesday, March 12th, at Rohr's. We will discuss *The Husbands* by Holly Gramazio. We had a great discussion on *The Witch Elm* by […]

We'll hike the trails at Warren Dunes, this is a more rugged hike with challenging sand dunes and a casual walk along the shore. This is about a 5 mile […]

**🚶‍➡️🚶‍♀️🌛🌃🥾Friday GAIT Night Winter Walk Group (multiple locations)** My PhD Winter term is lighter compared to last 2 terms🥳💃🎉 ... so I am going to plan a **weekly 1-2 hour […]

💞💃🔥❤️‍🔥🌼🌷🌹Join us for a celebration of SPRING finally SPRINGING! Set your intentions to use the power of Spring bursting forth to have a fabulous Spring and Summer!💞💃🔥❤️‍🔥🌼🌷🌹 I will arrive […]

This is 10am ET, 9am CDT Sun morning hike around the Riverwalk. We can park near the Dental Center and meet near the trailhead. This will be a moderately hike. […]

**🚶‍➡️🚶‍♀️🌛🌃🥾Friday GAIT Night Winter Walk Group (multiple locations)** My PhD Winter term is lighter compared to last 2 terms🥳💃🎉 ... so I am going to plan a **weekly 1-2 hour […]

This is 10am ET, 9am CT Quick morning hike to a new location on the trails in Lydick Bog. The bog is part of the Shirley Heinze Trust. This isn’t […]

For our next Book Club Discussion we will review *City of Night Birds: A Novel*, by Juhea Kim, a coming-of-age novel about a Russian ballerina. I look forward to seeing […]

This is 10am ET, 9am CDT We can meet by the large pavilion. Go through entrance and take the exit at the roundabout that goes down to the parking near […]

This is 10am ET, 9am CT Quick morning hike, we will start at the labyrinth on the St Mary’s campus. I believe there is a garden on campus. I haven’t […]

Join us for a fun night of dance! We did this in November and had a blast. Once we figured out how everything worked it was so much fun! And […]

Fernwood has their spring plant sale date set for April 26th. I have the start time for 1pm but we can meet earlier if that works out better. We’ll know […]

We had a great discussion last night while enjoying a delicious dinner at Rocky River! Our next book will be *Just the Nicest Couple* by Mary Kubica. We will meet […]

this event is being held jointly with Rick's Hiking and Fun Group https://www.meetup.com/ricks-hiking-fun-group/ dear hiking friends-- On Saturday morning, May 3, we will take a bike ride on the Prairie […]

**⚡💪⚔️MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU!🚀🛰️👨‍🚀** **🙂🌷💃🌹❤️‍🔥Join a lovely circle of gals at CROOKED EWE** (3:33pm upstairs, on the balcony if nice weather). **🙂🌷💃🌹❤️‍🔥** PLUS Possible Post 1 hour River […]

Learn the Cha Cha at Sunset Coast Ballroom Dancing. Feel like learning ballroom dance? Join us for the fun and enjoyment. No experience necessary & no partner required! Jessica will […]

Join us for a fun night of dance! We did this in November and had a blast. Once we figured out how everything worked it was so much fun! And […]

Start time is 6 pm ET 5pm CDT The zoo has paired with Tianyu Arts and Cultural to create 60 lantern installations throughout the zoo. The display is open from […]

This event is being held jointly with Ultimate Werewolf Michiana. If you are a gamer, checkout their group. https://www.meetup.com/uwmichiana/ Join us for a night of murder-mystery, deception and fun! This […]

We will walk the labyrinth on the St Mary’s Campus, then walk over to Notre Dame to hike around the lakes. We can meet and park at the Inn at […]

Learn the Cha Cha at Sunset Coast Ballroom Dancing. Feel like learning ballroom dance? Join us for the fun and enjoyment. No experience necessary & no partner required! Jessica will […]

Event is 10am ET/ 9am CT We willl meet for breakfast, tea or coffee at Lakeshore Cafe in Michigan City, then go to the Friendship Botanical Gardens. We can explore […]

Our next book for the Book Club is: *Heartwood* by Amity Gaige- A search-and-rescue team races against time when an experienced hiker mysteriously disappears in the gripping and suspenseful new […]

Event is 10am ET/ 9am CT We willl meet for breakfast, tea or coffee at Lakeshore Cafe in Michigan City, then go to the Friendship Botanical Gardens. We can explore […]

Tentative date: Whitewater rafting and quarts crystal digging. There is about a 3 hours drive from the crystal park to the nearest whitewater rafting. There are a lot of options […]

Hi All, I'm sorry but I need to change the date of our June meeting. We will meet on the 18th at Chicory Cafe in Mishawaka. I hope you can […]

I have a couple last minute spots that have opened up and wanted to see if you would like to spend the weekend in Hocking Hills. We will be hiking […]

We will hike the trails in Madeline Bertrand, then St Pats. This will be a moderate pace hike, around 4 miles. This hike is kid and pet friendly, dogs must […]

Hey Annie will preform live on the Howard Park stage at 11:45-1:15. This is part of the Friday’s by the fountain summer concert series. Bring a chair, lunch and something […]

We willl take a walk around the Riverwalk and then walk through the Sunday morning riverwalk farmers market. The hike will be at a moderate pace, 2.5 miles. The market […]

This event starts at 12:00 pm ET (Michigan time) which is 11:00 am CT (Chicago time). because of the expected difficulty entering the park and parking, expect that the hike […]

We will learn the art of book binding h and create an art journal. If you have photos you like from magazines, calendars or photos you can print. I’ll have […]

Our next book is *The Five Star Weekend* by Elin Hilderbrand, a fun summer beach read!

We will take a walk around the lakes at Notre Dame and maybe a walk to the gallery.  We can meet and park in the south parking lot on […]

Join us for a fun night of dance! This is a social dance where you don’t need a partner. It’s a fun way to get a good workout. There will […]

We can meet at St Pats park and going kayaking. The shuttle takes us to Keller park boat launch area go a 4 mile/ 3 hour float. This is their […]

We willl take a walk around the Riverwalk and then walk through the Sunday morning riverwalk farmers market. The hike will be at a moderate pace, 2.5 miles. The market […]

We had a great discussion on *The Five Star Weekend*, a fun beach read. Our next meeting will be on **Thursday**, August 28th. Please note the day change. We will […]

A local grassroots arts and music festival South Bend. Set back into the woods. They have been located in this spot since the festival start so the art weaves through […]

The Galien River flows to Lake Michigan. It’s about 2.5 miles down the river. With scenic views the river wineds through New Buffalo into Lake Michigan. We have 2 options, […]

We will hike the trails in Madeline Bertrand, then St Pats. This will be a moderate pace hike, around 4 miles. The park is open until 8:30 until Sept 13th. […]

Start time is 10am CT/11am ET We will take a walk on the trails of Warren Dunes and a walk along the beach. This will be a moderate hike but […]

**🛝🧸🏖️🩴⛵🐚🔍Let's Go Play at the Dunes Beach and Lake! We will ALL Revisit our fabulously fun childhood and enjoy FUN'ner play at the Beach. 🛝🧸🏖️🩴⛵🐚🔍** *I know that this is […]

note: my wife is recovering from a recent knee replacement, and does not want to be disturbed, so please use the restroom and fill up with water before you get […]

Quick morning hike on the trails in Lydick Bog. The bog is part of the Shirley Heinze Trust. This isn’t a very long hike but it’s Sunday morning so we […]

Our book for the September meeting is The Briar Club by Kate Quinn. You can check it out on Hoopla through the SJCPL. I hope to see you on the […]

Start time is 2p ET, 1pm CT note: my wife is recovering from a recent knee replacement, and does not want to be disturbed, so please use the restroom and […]

Fall getaway to the Smoky Mountains. We will have a cabin for the men and a cabin for the women. Here is one nice option for lodging Check out this […]

Join us for a fun night of dance! This is a social dance where you don’t need a partner. It’s a fun way to get a good workout. There will […]

A day of kayaking the lake at Potato Creek and a group cookout, with a hike after. This will be a family friendly day at the park. **Rental prices are […]

Quick lunchtime hike on the trails in Lydick Bog. The bog is part of the Shirley Heinze Trust. We will hike around 4 miles at a good pace. Here is […]

This will be the first Mishawaka Market under the lights. We can meet near the trailhead at 6pm and walk around the riverwalk. Then enjoy the evening market. You will […]

Do you want to travel but not alone? Do you have a destination in mind? Let’s meet and talk about it. This includes international travel. Can’t make the date but […]

Details to come, see link for information and to purchase tickets. They only have one show on the schedule, it will likely sell out quickly. Tickets are &62 to $95.50 […]

Our book for October is The Phoenix Crown by Kate Quinn. Since everyone loved sitting outside at Doc Pierce's and enjoyed their meals we will meet there again and plan […]

We will meet down by the boat launch in the parking lot. When you enter the park, turn right and stay on that road until you see the canoe rental […]

This is 10am ET, 9am CDT We can meet at the nature center parking lot. Go through entrance and take the nature center exit at the roundabout. There will be […]

We will hike on the trails in Shirley Heinze Trust Lydick Bog and see the fall colors. They recently extended the trails to 4 miles. Soon the path will connect […]

***Note that this is Not an actual event but a way to connect!! We will not be meeting up on the date, this is just a way to share your […]