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 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 […]