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We now have over twenty-five different Interest Groups ranging from our Book Club all the way to our Young Couples get-togethers. Feel free to browse our Interest Groups alphabetically by scrolling down the page. Or, jump to a specific Group by clicking the group name in the index:

  Active After 40 Singles Fun and Games Rubber Stamping  
Book Club Garden Club Scrapbooking
Daytime Bridge for Fun Gourmet Group Stitch 'n' Chat
Evening Bridge for Fun International Coffee TGIF
Canasta Lunch Bunch Tours & Socials
Cinema Scene Mahjongg Walking Group
Dominoes Quilting Wine Tasting
Euchre Restaurant Critique Young Ones


ACTIVE AFTER 40 SINGLES

The goal is to partake in various fun activities such as sightseeing, lunches, movies, biking, hiking, etcetera.

BOOK CLUB
Come and join us to enjoy a light snack and a lively discussion about a book chosen by the group. Members of the group take turns hosting the meetings.  We meet the third Wednesday of the month at 1:00 pm.

DAYTIME BRIDGE 4 FUN
This is for bridge players who can play but are interested in playing in a relaxed way. We meet the first and third Thursday of the month at 10:00 am.

EVENING BRIDGE 4 FUN
Enjoy a relaxed game of bridge, all levels welcome. Second and fourth Monday at 7.00 pm.

CANASTA
Come and join in the fun and laughter! Bring a bag lunch; drinks and dessert will be served. Space is limited, so get your reservations in early. If you haven't played with this group before, please give it a try. We are always looking for new people. We meet the second Tuesday of the month at 9:45.

CINEMA SCENE
This group meets the fourth Monday of each month at 1.30pm.  They watch wonderful movies that are not your usual box office hits but are a viewing "must."

DOMINOS
An interesting game of chance and strategy. A lot of fun connecting the dots and friendships. We meet the fourth Wednesday of the month at noon.

EUCHRE
Euchre (a card game for you Southerners) is a new group forming ... we will glad to teach you how to play. We spend a lot of time socializing and having a good time. Play is rotated throughout the evening, so you get to play with everyone. Please bring a snack to share, and your own drinks.

FUN AND GAMES
An evening event held the 4th Saturday of each month. Come and play your favorite board games, old or new. Are you a fan of Trivial Pursuit or Outburst or Clue? Join us for a fun time. Bring an appetizer or dessert to share and whatever your favorite beverage.

GARDEN CLUB
This group welcomes all flower and plant enthusiasts to social gatherings. Our monthly meetings include visits to gardens, garden centers, specialty nurseries and talks by experts.

GOURMET GROUP
Casual theme dining group, with delicious recipes supplied by hostess. Meets the second Saturday of each month at 7.00 pm.

INTERNATIONAL COFFEE
The group meets for coffee or lunch in member's home. Membership is limited to members from another country or for those who have lived in a country other than USA. Meets the fourth Thursday of the month at 2:00 pm.

LUNCH BUNCH
We meet one Friday per month at 12:00 noon for lunch at different local restaurants.

MAH JONGG
Meets every Monday at 12.30pm.  All levels welcome.

QUILTING
Quilters of all skill levels are welcome to join us for a friendly morning of quilting and chat. No cost; members take turns as host and serve light refreshments. Meets the first Wednesday of the month at 9:00 am.

RESTAURANT CRITIQUE
This is a group that meets once a month (usually on the third Saturday) for cocktails and dinner. We typically meet at a member's house beforehand for cocktails and then proceed to a local restaurant for dinner. We try a variety of different themes so we are always discovering new restaurants.

RUBBER STAMPING
This group welcomes all rubber stamping enthusiasts and those who have an interest in trying the craft. We bring our own supplies and projects to work on: cards, tissue paper, gift bags, etcetera. Join a very informal group to share ideas, techniques, stamps, and friendships. We meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 1:00 pm at various homes.

SCRAPBOOKING
Are you inundated with photos that you still haven’t put into albums? Do you have old albums that are in need of redoing? Do you want some motivation to get these going? Bring your lunch, your photos and materials and come and join some friends to share ideas and lend support as we scrapbook together. We meet once a month on Monday's and take turns meeting at participant's homes.

STITCH AND CHAT
Come join the fun and bring whatever project you are currently working on with you or just want to chat. If you knit, crochet, quilt, cross stitch, needlepoint, bead or are just putting a hem in something just drop in and try us out.

T.G.I.F.
When it’s Friday, it’s time to "unwind" with other newcomers! Members take turns hosting this "super social" event where each person or couple brings an hors d’oeuvre to share, their own beverage and $1 for setup incidentals. A great way for the men to meet, too!

TOURS & SOCIALS
Tours and Socials are organized throughout the year. Trips to the theatre, tours to places of interest within two hours' traveling time, and theme socials.

WALKING GROUP
This group meets every Wednesday morning at 9.00 am and walks for about one hour at different locations.

WINE TASTING
This is the perfect activity if you like wine and food. We meet monthly on a Saturday at the homes of various group members. We taste various varieties of wine and learn about different wine regions. On occasion we have guest speakers, and at other times group members do research about wines to be tasted and pass their findings along to the group. Each participant or couple brings a dish to share that is chosen to complement the wines.

YOUNG ONES
Missing your old friends? Join us to meet other young people and make new friends! If you enjoy concerts, restaurants, sporting events, pubs, comedy clubs, outdoor activities, or just hanging out at a friend's home, you are sure to have fun with us. We meet one Saturday a month to socialize with other people in their 20's, 30's, and early 40's.

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Web site updated October 2006
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