Community Events

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 […]