Activities and Getting Involved
Activities for women, men, singles and couples are held at different times.
Participate in as many as you like.
An activity not listed? We love it when people start something new!
Bookclub
We have two. The women's bookclub meets the 1st Tuesday of each month in a clubhouse, home or at a park. The mixed (men & women) bookclub is starting in September.
Cultural Excursions
Our idea of "culture" is quite expansive and may include sports events (or viewing parties), theater, movies, concerts, trips to Chicago (on free museum day or otherwise) or area or regional gardens or house tours, and art-related classes or activities. Activities this last year included watercolor classes, lectures, a bar burger tasting tour, concerts, a Kentucky Derby party and a March Madness pool.
Community Service
Volunteer and make friends while doing it. SWMIN aims for at least one Club activity per month volunteering with local charities or agencies.
Golf
Monday AM: Women's golf at Blossom Trails during the season
Tuesday AM: Men's golf - nine holes (or 18 for some) at a variety of local courses during the season
Friday AM: Nine holes (or 18 for some) at a variety of local courses during the season (Men & women participate in this group.)
Happy Hour
Thursday evenings at rotating locations. Many members stay for supper.
Hiking
The hiking group meets one Sunday each month (year round) for a hike at area parks and nature centers. The location and date are announced in the Newsletter.
Lunch Bunch
Women meet on the third Tuesday of each month for conversation and visiting at a variety of area restaurants (or parks) as organized by the Activity Chair.
Kayaking
The group kayaks on the second Thursday of the month during the season at a variety of local locations (some with rentals available).
Men's Breakfast
Men meet for breakfast every Friday morning at local area restaurants. Locations rotate, as organized by the Activity Chair. RSVPs are required to make sure sufficient table space is available.
Women's Coffee (Breakfast)
Women meet for coffee (or breakfast) on the second Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. The location varies, but since Covid is often at an area park (weather permitting).
Other activities include Euchre and game nights, and a variety of pop-up activities based on members interest and what is going on in the community at the time.