Issaquah Women's Club
GROUPS
In addition to our monthly meetings, our members also get together in smaller groups to share some of their mutual special interests in
greater depth. These groups include:
Art Group
Book Club
Craft Group
Excursion Group
Puzzling
Foodies & Fun
Happy Hour
Lunch Bunch
Mah Jongg Group
Walking/Hiking Groups
Warm Hands & Hearts Group
The Mindful Striders
WALKING/HIKING GROUP
To All Hikers & Walkers!
Time: All walks/hikes are "weather permitting." The Monday walks begin at 9:30 a.m.
Co-Leads: Mary Nassif (mary.nassif@comcast.net) and Renae Ramirez (naenaeramirez@gmail.com)
Monday Mornings
WALKS AND HIKES FEBRUARY 2026
1st Monday.
MONDAY, February 16th, 9:30 a.m. WALK!
We will start at the Sammamish State Park Boat Launch (4455 E Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE, Issaquah, WA 98029) and walk north along the East Lake Sammamish Trail for 1.5 to 2 miles and then return to the park. It is a level paved path with some views of the lake. You will need a Discovery Pass so if you do not have one, you might want to carpool with someone who does. You can purchase a parking pass for $10 at the boat launch automated pay station.
MONDAY, February 23rd, 9:30 a.m. WALK!
Coulon Park
We will return to Coulon Park and walk the trail along Lake Washington. We will meet by the tennis courts in the park (1201 Lake Washington Blv. N. Renton, 98056) and walk along paved, level paths with a total distance of 3-4 miles. After the walk, for those interested, we can enjoy a beverage at The Market and sit near the waterfront and enjoy the view (weather permitting).
1st Walk in March 2026
MONDAY, March 2nd, 9:30 a.m. WALK!
Larsen Lake to Phantom Lake.
We will meet in the parking lot of the Kelsey Creek Starbucks (180 148th Ave, SE Bellevue, 98007) where there is ample parking and we can relax with a beverage after the walk. We will walk the Lake-to-Lake trails around Larsen Lake and the blueberry fields (all part of the Lake Hills Greenbelt) to Phantom Lake. Our walk will be on level dirt and paved pathways with the round trip estimated to be 3.5 to 4 miles.
MONDAY, March 9th, 9:30 a.m. HIKE!
Red Town Trail.
Red Town (Cougar Mountain) The trailhead is at (7498 Lakemont Boulevard SE, Bellevue). It is a 2.8-mile moderately trafficked loop trail near Newcastle that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels. There is a 544-foot incline. If it is raining, we will be protected by trees for much of the hike however the trail could be muddy so you will want to wear hiking shoes or boots or shoes that you don't mind getting muddy. We can reward ourselves with coffee after the hike.
MONDAY, March 16th, 9:30 a.m. WALK!
Pickering Barn to Sammamish State Park.
We will meet at Pickering Barn (1730 10th Avenue NW, Issaquah) and walk to Sammamish State Park. This is a level walk on sidewalks, dirt paths and along the beaches. There are picnic tables and restrooms available for a stop along the way. We will then return to the barn. The walk is about 4 miles.
MONDAY, March 23rd, 9:30 a.m. WALK!
Snoqualmie Valley Trail-Crossing the Trestle.
This is an old favorite. The Snoqualmie Valley Trail from Tokul East (4333 356th Drive SE, Fall City) is a lovely flat walk on a wide gravel path that allows a look back into the history of the old railroad line, and we get to cross the original trestle. We usually turn around at the underpass, making this a 5-mile walk. Of course, you could choose to turn around earlier to shorten your walk. After the walk, for those interested, we can stop by Aroma coffee on our way back.
MONDAY, March 30th, 9:30 a.m. WALK!
Issaquah Community Center to the Painted Tunnel.
We will meet at the Issaquah Community Center (301 Rainier Blvd. S, Issaquah 98027) and follow the Rainier Trail to Gilman Blvd where we will cross and continue on the flat, paved trail to the tunnel filled with beautiful paintings and then return to the Community Center. We can make a little detour on the route to Issaquah Coffee or Blazing Bagels if the group wants a coffee stop. The walk is about 2 miles.
FIRST APRILMONDAY MORNING WALK
MONDAY, April 6th, 9:30 a.m. HIKE!
Soaring Eagle
This gem is right in Sammamish and made up of a rambling network of trails. We will meet in the parking lot (26015 E. Main Dr., Sammamish 98075) and hike a 4.3 mile loop with 344 feet of elevation gain. There are some rocky areas and tree roots along the path and may be muddy in places depending on the weather, so wear appropriate footwear.
ART GROUP
Date/Time: Tuesday, February 10th, 3:00 - 5:00pm
Lead: Barb Bruemmer at j_bbruemmer@comcast.net
Location: ZOOM
No experience necessary.
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CRAFT GROUP
Date/Time: Sunday, February 22nd, 1-3:30
Location: Issaquah Library
Lead: Sandy Cobel at srcobel@comcast.net
Our focus will be to create crafts associated with LOVE and Valentine’s Day.
All members are welcome to join us for a crafting session. Artistic ability is NOT required. Please come for fun winter crafting an convivial conversation.
Our focus will be to create crafts associated with flowers and SPRING
Email Sandy to get on the email list to be notified where this will take place.
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WEDNESDAY MORNINGS WALKS
Lead's: Susan Harter: harterfry@aol.com
Peggy Pitzel: ppitzel100@gmail.com
This walking group differs from the more strenuious walk/hike by being slower and shorter. It's been popular with women who are just getting back into shape with walking or have previous or upcoming surgeries.
We meet every Wednesday morning at 10:00 a.m. except for the third Wednesday. Walks are between 1 and 2 miles.
If you email Peggy Pitzel (ppitzel100@gmail.com) or Susan Harter (harterfry@aol.com) we will add you to our email list where we send out weekly information on the upcoming walk.
Come check us out, we've been having a lot of fun!
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BOOK CLUB
Date/Time: Tuesday,February 24th, at 1:00 p.m.
Hostess: Lis Wicks
Lead: Susan Calhoun at susancalhoun5@gmail.com
Book: All the Beauty in the World, by Patrick Bringly and The Thief, by Michal Finkel. We are reading two books this month as they are not too long and are in the same theme, art.
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PUZZLE PARTY!
Date/Time: Monday, February 16th, 1:00 pm - 3:00 p.m.
Location: 4081 224th Ln, SE, Issaquah
Providence Point, Cascade bldg. 1st floor lounge
Lead: Sandy Cobel at srcobel@comcast.net
All members/guests are warmly welcome to join us for a few hours of comradery as we team tackle interesting 300-piece jigsaw puzzles. We have discovered that this size puzzle allows us to complete it during the get-together. Currently, we have an excellent library of puzzles to select from, so it is not necessary to bring a puzzle to the party.
If you enjoy putting together jigsaw puzzles, you will be warmly welcomed to join us.
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FOODIES AND FUN!
Date/Time: Wednesday, February 18th, NOON
Location: 4081 224th Ln, SE, Issaquah, Cascade Bldg.1st Fl Lounge.
Lead: Heidi Hansen at hhansen56@yahoo.com
Theme: TBA
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HAPPY HOUR
Date/time: Wednesday, February 11th, 4:30pm
Location: Masa Mexican Kitchen
Lead: Bobbie Izuo at bobbieizuo@icloud.com
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Date/Time: Thursday, January 26, NOON
Location: Wild Fin
Lead: Susan Harter at harterfry@aol.com
There will be a sign up sheet at our November meeting, or if you miss that, please be sure to email Susan Harter so she can get you on the email list as occasionally plans change.
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WARM HANDS & HEARTS
Lead: Andrea Levy andreasuelevy@gmail.com
We WILL NOT be meeting during the month of February. Please continue to make hats and knockers. We will prepare and deliver them to Swedish in March. Thank you to all who donated yarn and PolyFil. Any questions: email Andrea.
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MAH JONGG
Date/Times: Every Friday, 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Third Flr lounge, Winthrop Bldg., 3941 226th Place, SE, Issaquah. (Providence Point)
Lead: Diane Edwards at diedwards43@gmail.com
Mah Jongg is an interesting, fun, and challenging tile game of luck and skill traditionally played with four people.
Medical professionals suggest that Mah Jongg is one of the best ways to keep your mind young.
Young, old, or in between, if you like mind games, we will teach you; no experience is needed. Questions are encouraged, so please contact Diane for more information.
Newcomers or Oldies but Goodies (the same old group) are all welcome; please come join us for some fun!
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