Events

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 you at Rocky River Tap and Table on April 9th!

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 the pavilion. This will be about an 8 mile hike, at a good pace of 3 miles an hour. We will hike along the beach […]

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 hiked there but we will hike around the campus grounds then head over to Notre Dame if there is time. This will be a casual […]

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 a very good workout if you are looking to get your heart rate up. There was a live band which was wonderful too. Admission: $8.00/regular; […]

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 when we get closer. We will also go for a hike. Fernwood has a nice little cafe, we can get a bite to eat after […]

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 on Thursday*, May 1st at Ironhand Wine Bar. Note Day Change*

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 Duneland trail, then visit the 2025 grand opening of the Chesterton European Market for lunch at one of the many food stands there. This is […]

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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 be our host for this event, look for her when you arrive. This month, we’re turning up the fun with Cha Cha—playful, flirty, and perfect […]

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 a very good workout if you are looking to get your heart rate up. There was a live band which was wonderful too. Admission: $8.00/regular; […]

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 6 to 10 pm. We’ll meet at the International Fuse Restaurant at 6pm, and be at the zoo around 7:30. We have a reservation and […]

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 game night is completely free! There is no age restriction! You do not need any experience with the game, or others like it to play. […]

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 St Mary’s hotel. Then hike over to the labyrinth. The Inn is just north of St Mary’s Campus. Notre Dame around the lakes is 2 […]

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 be our host for this event, look for her when you arrive. This month, we’re turning up the fun with Cha Cha—playful, flirty, and perfect […]

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 the garden and hike the trails. They have over 3 miles of trails to hike. I have not been there yet but it has been […]

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 novel. We will meet on a Thursday again. We've also picked our June book - *All the Colors of the Dark* by Chris Whitaker. We […]

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 the garden and hike the trails. They have over 3 miles of trails to hike. I have not been there yet but it has been […]

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 for other activities like horseback riding, hiking, hot spring. Here are a few links to copy and paste: https://www.montanawhitewater.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2024-Brochure.pdf https://www.raftmontana.com/full-day-gallatin-rafting-trip-big-sky-montana---best-value.html https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1088683.pdf https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/bdnf/recreation/rocks-minerals/recarea/?recid=5669&actid=73

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 make it! We will discuss "All the Colors of the Dark"* by Chris Whittaker.

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 and relaxing. I will be holding a drum making workshop but that should only take 5 hours. It should be a beautiful weekend. The space […]

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 be in a leash. The entrance fee is $4 per car for In state, $5 out of state. Be aware of your gps. If it […]

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 to drink. We may take a walk after the concert. This is a free event.

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 has locally grown produce and handmade goods. It’s a small market but a nice one, if you can’t make the date, try and make the […]

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 will set off at 12:30 ET. because of the popularity of this park on summer weekends, there could be extensive parking delays. if you can […]

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 to find out what paper works well, obviously calendar stock. Fabric that you like. I will get a list of all supplies needed soon and […]

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 Dorr Rd. Notre Dame around the lakes is 2 miles. The art gallery is open untill 7:30 that evening. We can walk over there if […]

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 most likely be a live band. You can show up late or leave early if you need to. Admission: $8.00/regular; $5.00/student and unwaged; $4.00 under […]

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 short trip. We can bring a lunch and eat at St Pats park for either trip. If you are renting it is $30 plus a […]

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 has locally grown produce and handmade goods. It’s a small market but a nice one, if you can’t make the date, try and make the […]

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 discuss the book ***Writers & Lovers***, by Lily King. For our September meeting, we discussed reading an "epic" novel. One suggestion is: *(https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/219087781-the-gowkaran-tree-in-the-middle-of-our-kitchen)*(https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/219087781-the-gowkaran-tree-in-the-middle-of-our-kitchen)by Shokoofeh Azar. […]

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 woods. They typically have 3 or 4 stages, with music throughout the day. This is a 2 day festival this year, Aug 30 & […]

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 can meet in the boat launch area on Red Arrow Highway or we can meet at the beach and paddle towards the boat lauch […]

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. Be aware of your gps. If it takes you to Michigan, you are going the wrong way. The park enrance is off Auten Rd. Meetup […]

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 the trails can be difficult due to the dunes so be mindful of your fitness level. The hike will be 5 to 6 miles. The […]

**🛝🧸🏖️🩴⛵🐚🔍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 posted months early, BUT I know some of you will need the time to prepare! Mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually!* 😁😆🏖️ The current Attendee Total […]

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 to our house. there are **restrooms** at the **Marathon** station or the **South Shore** train station at the corner of Broadway & US 12 coming […]

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 will keep it simple. Here is a link that tells you a light bit about the trail https://heinzetrust.org We will meet in the parking lot. […]

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 17th at Doc Pierce's.

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 fill up with water before you get to our house. there are **restrooms** at the **Marathon** station or the **South Shore** train station at the […]

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 place in Wears Valley I found on Vrbo! https://t.vrbo.io/OgfCr519LSb Signup opens on May 15th 10:30 am If you are interested in joining, please sign up […]

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 most likely be a live band. You can show up late or leave early if you need to. Admission: $8.00/regular; $5.00/student and unwaged; $4.00 under […]

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 as follows:** * 14’ Flat Bottom Row Boats: $10/hour or $30/day (plus tax) * 17’ Canoes: $10/hour or $30/day (plus tax) * Single Kayaks: $10/hour […]

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 a link that tells you a light bit about the trail https://heinzetrust.org We will meet near the pavilion. I updated the address but meetup sometimes […]

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 see a lot of the Sunday morning vendors there with live music. The market has locally grown produce and handmade goods. It’s a small market […]

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 are interested, say something in the comments. The Market is a wonderful meeting place. With several little shops under one roof. https://www.themarketsj.com/

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 https://www.etix.com/ticket/mvc/legacyOnlineSale/performance/sale/switchSelectionMethod;jsessionid=123CD6C729DAEAE6E9F58195AA6D7D08?selection_method=byManifest

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 to sit outside.

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 building and the parking lot and the river. You can only enter the park off of Auten Rd. Be aware if your gps takes you […]

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 3 options Option 1 is an 8 mile hike at a good pace of 3 miles an hour. We will start on trail 8 down […]

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 to the Public House trail. The trails are nice but there are a lot of roots and rocks so you have to be careful. You […]

***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 business, craft or skills with everyone in the Meetup group. If you have a small business, skilled craftsmen or handyman services, share your business card […]