Community Events

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 […]