Activities
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Walks twice a month:
1st Friday
4th Tuesday
Locations may include city, regional and state parks, indoor malls, and historic neighbor- hoods. Some will be considered “walking tours “ with commentary about interesting places, buildings or historic events such as:
Mansions of Summit Avenue
Houses of F. Scott Fitzgerald
Lowertown St. Paul
Northeast Minneapolis
Franklin Avenue
University of Mn Campus
State Capitol grounds
Contact: Lori Martz -
Twice a month
Location: see emailYear-round hiking/snowshoeing group dedicated to getting out into the beautiful woods and prairies around the Twin Cities area. Treks are planned twice monthly on unpaved trails in state, county and local parks. Outings are generally 2-4 hours. Days and times vary depending on season, weather, and schedules.
Contact:
Claudia Miller
Bev O’Connor -
Women On Wheels
Wednesday: 10:00 am
Location: see emailBiking 15 to 20 miles on trails in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. We start biking early spring whenever weather permits and we continue to bike on Wednesday mornings into the fall until weather no longer allows us on the trails. It’s official. Sign up to receive email notice of days, times and locations. All levels of biking ability are welcome.
Contact: Sonia Aamodt-Schulz
Joan Muckenhirn
Outdoors
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4th Thursday
12:30 pm
Dakota County Libraries11:00 am Social time
Restaurant varies (see newsletter)If you enjoy reading, you will enjoy this group. Together we choose the books we are interested in reading for discussion. Whether you have read the book or not, we invite you to join us at 12:30 PM on the 4th Thursday of each month for a lively exchange of ideas about the book we have read. We typically meet at one of the Dakota County Libraries for our discussion (locations vary.) Additionally, we choose a restaurant nearby for those who would enjoy getting together beforehand for lunch and a social time at 11:00am
2025 -2026 Book List
Contact:
Deb Lingen
Judy Rau -
2nd Thursday
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Home of member (re: newsletter)If you like to do handiwork, bring your project - knitting, cross stitch, needlepoint, etc - and join us. We meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month between 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM at a member's home. You can come and go and we always have a great potluck lunch.
Contact:
Sonia Aamodt-Schulz
Lisa Boerboom -
4th Wednesday
12:00 noon
Home of member (re: newsletter)Great food and conversation on the 4th Wednesday of the month at noon in a member's home. The hostess provides the dinnerware and coffee. Guests are asked to bring a favorite dish to share and the recipe. To receive a copy of all the recipes, bring
SASE legal size
50 cents for copying
Contact:
Myrt Link
Sandy Reavill
Crafts & Hobbies
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2nd Friday
Metro area and beyondours of various locations in the metro area and occasionally beyond. The group enjoys learning of the history and background of these selected Twin Cities and Minnesota places.
Contact:
Claire Roberts -
Destination: TBA
Traveling is an amazing experience. Every destination , near or far, can offer fun, friendship, and memories. The best part is, you’ll travel with like-minded women from New Sociables.
Contact:
Lori Martz -
heART SPEAKS recognizes that life is enriched and individuals are nourished by being surrounded by art in any form. We will offer varied opportunities to ‘appreciate and (maybe even) create’, be it through performance, gallery, music, or nature. As the group evolves, opportunities for hands-on activities will be considered, opening the way to other media, such as but not limited to textiles, glass, cuisine, paint and ink. Times will vary depending on offerings, though we will aim for Fridays if possible.
Contact:
Sue Murray -
Do you want to go fishing, a movie, happy hour, belly dancing or an art fair and want to find like-minded NS sisters?
By utilizing the app “Team Reach” each of us can set up events and find someone interested.For steps to walk through the process of joining the group and setting up an event. . .
click here
Contact:
Patti Pronschinske -
Out & About recognizes the excitement of you looking forward to an upcoming activity. We will offer a variety of events primarily presented by our south of the river high schools and will include theatrical performance, musical production, choral concert, even a speech and debate. Dates and time will vary depending on the activity. Signup is not required.
Contact:
Linda Swanson
Adventures
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1st Monday
3:00 pm
Restaurant (re: newsletter)An opportunity to stay in touch with friends you know and get acquainted with some new ones. Add your name to the email list to receive an invitation. Plan to have a good time!
Contact:
Julie Franzen
Georgia Mitchell -
3rd Wednesday
Restraurant (re: newsletter)We travel the Metro area in search of unique and distinct dining experiences ranging from American to Ethnic, casual, formal, old favorites to new restaurants. Join us for lunch and to get to know other members.
Contact:
Susan Marlow
Judy Rau
Jill Roos -
4th Wednesday
12:00 noon
Home of member (re: newsletter)After the General Meeting each month September - May, we have lunch at a different restaurant. It is a splendid way to get to know each other better and try new venues.
Contact:
Barb Hickman
Marcia Moline
Marni Schmidt
Nosh & Chat
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4th Monday
10:00 AM
12:00 lunch
play until 2:30 pm
Casper’s Cherokee
EaganDuplicate bridge is played differently than party bridge. If you enjoy the game, you should give us a try.
Contact:
Patty Egan -
3rd Monday
10:00 - 3:00 pm
Casper’s Cherokee
EaganEnjoy lunch while we play
Contact:
Mary Gerenz
Fran Laufle -
2nd Tuesday
Ole Piper Restaurant
Rosemount
11:30 am Lunch
3:00 pm end of playhave lunch and play
Contact:
Linda Neubauer
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1st Wednesday
10:00 - 12:00 noon
Lunds & Byerlys
EaganAll levels of players are welcome.
Please bring a cribbage board and a deck of cards if you have them.
Contact:
Cindy Manwarren
Judy Rau -
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2nd Wednesday
11:20 am Lunch
3:00 pm end of play
Rascal’s
Apple Valley
All levels of players are invited. We learn as we go.
Contact:
Shelley O”Neill
Leslie Schwankl -
3rd Thursday
11:00 - 3:00 pm
Ole Piper Restaurant
RosemountContact:
Roni Nelson -
1st Thursday
3rd Tuesday
11:00 - 3:00 pm
Ole Piper Restaurant
RosemountContact:
Dee Goetzke
Betsy Nurmela
Games
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2nd Monday
9:00 - 10:45 am
EaganWe hand-pack meals specifically formulated for malnourished children throughout the world. There are "sit-down" jobs if you are unable to stand for long periods of time.
Contact:
Deb Lingen -
Lewis House provides emergency housing and assistance to individuals and families escaping domestic or sexual violence.
We collect specific items at each general meeting. Examples include:
Cleaning supplies
Health and beauty supplies
Used cellphones with charging cords
Gift cards for groceries or fuel
Contact:
Cheryl Lauby -
The Open Door is dedicated to ending local hunger through access to healthy food.
Save paper bags and egg cartons and bring them to the monthly meetings. Leave the paper bags straight (don’t fold in half) and put them in the collection area as you walk into the meeting doors upstairs.
Open Door will also accept reusable cloth shopping bags that are like new, clean and with no holes or tears.
Contact:
Patty Egan
(651-216-9898)
Community Service