Issaquah Women's Club
GROUPS
In addition to our monthly meetings, we get together in smaller groups to share mutual special interests in greater depth. These
groups include:
Book Club
Crafts
Excursions
Foodies & Fun
Happy Hour
Lunch Bunch
Mah Jongg
Puzzling
Walking/Hiking Groups
Warm Hands & Hearts (Knit/Crochet/Sew)
Rummikub
Theatre Group
NEW!
Garden Group
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WALKING/HIKING
To All Hikers & Walkers!
Time: Monday walks begin at 9:30 am, weather permitting.
Co-Leads:
Mary Nassif mary.nassif@comcast.net
Renae Ramirez naenaeramirez@gmail.com
MONDAY MORNING WALKS
Monday, October 19th, 9:30am
Gilman Village to the Fish Hatchery
We will meet in the Gilman Village parking lot behind (Sunny & Co previously called Crumble & Flake) Juniper Street. From there we will walk to the Issaquah Community Center and then continue on the Rainier Trail to the troll and then head back through the Fish Hatchery to see the salmon returning. This is a flat, well paved walk of 3 to 4.5 miles, depending on if we walk past the Troll to 2nd Ave. There is always the option for coffee at Issaquah Coffee after our walk.
Monday, October 26th, 9:30am
Spooky Walk - South Mercer Island Neighborhood
This is a fun October walk to see the fall colors and some fun Halloween decorations. The Lakes neighborhood is famous on Mercer Island. We will park at the Starbucks in South Mercer (8415 SE 68th St, Mercer Island). Then we will walk sidewalks south along 84th Ave to SE 78th St to 81st Place. This long loop street goes around the four lakes of the Lakes neighborhood. The houses should be ready for welcoming hundreds of trick-or-treaters, and we can enjoy their decorations. We will wind our way back to Starbucks where we can enjoy coffee together at one of our area’s best Starbucks. Approximately 3 miles.
Monday, November 2nd, 9:30am
Seward Park
We will start at the parking lot (5900 Lake Washington Blvd. S. Seattle) and do the Seward Park Loop around the park. It is an easy 2.4-mile loop with water views and if it is a clear day we will have a great view of Mt Rainier. Some of us will probably add a couple more miles by walking north out of the park along Lake Washington, which offers more great lake views. We can arrange carpools from Issaquah or the Mercer Island Park & Ride lot.
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Mindful Striders
WEDNESDAY MORNING WALKS
Leads: 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 or Susan Harter, 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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MAH JONGG
Date/Times: Every Friday, 1:30 - 4:00 pm
NEW Location: Providence Point, Olympia Bldg (temporary location until further notice), 3935 - 226th Place SE, 3rd Floor Lounge, Issaquah (Call Diane for Directions)
Lead:
Diane Edwards diedwards43@gmail.com
Mah Jongg is an interesting and challenging tile game of luck and skill traditionally played with four people (we have several tables). Everyone plays at her own pace and Diane, or others, will always be there to answer questions. Learn as you play.
Everyone is welcome to join in the fun, nop mnatter how long you have been playing. If you would like to learn the game, Diane is always willing to teach you.
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CRAFT GROUP
Date/Time: Sunday, October 11th, 1PM- 3:30PM
Location: Issaquah Library meeting room
Co-Leads:
Sandy Cobel srcobel@comcast.net or 425-802-2033
All members are welcome to join us for a card crafting session. Artistic ability is NOT required. Please join us for crafting and convivial conversation. This has been a very popular craft in the past.
All materials will be provided, but please bring used greeting cards that you may have and want to re-create. A $5 materials & supplies donation is requested, but not required.
Future Meetings
We try to meet on the second Sunday of each month. However this is dependent upon room availability.
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WARM HANDS & HEARTS
Knit/Crochet/Sew/Quilt
(Official WA state distributor for Knitted Knockers https://www.knittedknockers.org/)
Date/Time: Thursday, October 15th, 1-3 pm
Location: 22528 SE 38th Terrace, Issaquah, WA 98029
Lead: Andrea Levy andreasuelevy@gmail.com
We meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 1-3 pm at Andrea Levy's home in Providence Point. (February 2027 Location TBA.)
We can really use your help to stuff, size, bag, and label Knockers, stuff port pillows, and size and bag hats and Hugs. We always have plenty of time after bagging our items to socialize and work on our personal projects.
If you have hats, Knockers, port pillows, or Hugs to donate and cannot attend our gathering, please let us know. Andrea can arrange to pick them up.
Questions? Please contact Andrea.
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Total items donated to Swedish Cancer Institution since June 2026: 34 pairs of Knockers, 37 hats. 9 Port Pillows, and 5 Hugs.
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We need your Help
We are looking for volunteers to co-host Warm Hands & Hearts for the February gathering.
Future Dates: Nov. 19, Dec. 17, Feb. 18 (Location TBA), Apr. 15, May 20
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Lunch Bunch
Date/Time: Thursday, October 22nd, noon
Location: Enzo's Bistro & Bar
Lead: Susan Harter harterfry@aol.com
If you plan to attend, email Susan so that she can make the restaurant reservation.
Future Dates
Thursday, November 19, noon at the Ram Restaurant & Brewery, Issaquah Highlands
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PUZZLE PARTY!
Date/Time: Monday, October 19th, 1pm - 3pm
Location: Providence Point, Cascade Bldg, 1st floor Lounge, 4081 - 224th Lane SE, Issaquah
Lead: Sandy Cobel srcobel@comcast.net or 425-802-2033
The monthly Puzzle Party is held on the 3rd Monday of each month from 1pm - 3pm. Puzzles and refreshments are provided.
Please join us for fun and conversation as we put together jigsaw puzzles! We’ll be using a variety of 300 piece puzzles that can be assembled in two+ hours with teams of 2 or 3 women.
Future Dates:
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BOOK CLUB
Date/Time: October 27 at 1pm
Book: "What You are Looking for is in the Library" by Michiko Aoyama, et.al.
Host/Location: Jean Abeles' home
Discussion Lead: Lis Wicks
Book Club Lead: Susan Calhoun susancalhoun5@gmail.com
UPCOMING Dates/Books
November - NO MEETING
DEC. 1 at 1pm: "Mother Mary Comes to Me" by Arundhati Roy
JAN. 26: at 1pm: "The Bookbinder's Secret" by A.D. Bell, et.al.
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HAPPY HOUR
Date/time: Wednesday, October 14th, 4:30pm
Location: Masa Mexican Grill
Lead: Bobbie Izuo bobbieizuo@icloud.com
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We need your Help
We are looking for volunteers to co-host The Happy Hour Group with Bobbi
Future Dates
Wednesday November 11th, 4:30pm, The Big Picture Movies & Martinis (across from the Issaquah Library)
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FOODIES AND FUN!
Date/Time: October 21st at noon
Themed Potluck: OCTOBERFEST
Location: Providence Point, Cascade Bldg., 1st floor Lounge.
Lead: Heidi Hansen hhansen56@yahoo.com
We meet once a month on the 3rd Weds for a themed potluck. If you would like to receive emails, contact Heidi.
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Rummikub
Date/Time: Thursday, November 12th, 1pm - 3pm
Location: Contact Arla for the address
Lead: Arla arlademore@yahoo.com
Have you always wanted to learn to play Rummikub?
Come join our new group for fun/fellowship/ and the great game of Rummikub!
You can either sign-up at our general meeting or email Arla to get on the email list. We will be meeting the 2nd Thursday of each month.
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Theatre Group
Date/Time: Wednesday, November 11, 6PM
Location: Las Margaritas on Front Street
Lead: Kathleen Hanlon khanlon807@comcast.net
Join Us for dinner before the show "Come From Away," an inspiring Tony Award winning musical about how the citizens of Gander, Newfoundland welcomed air flight passengers stranded in the skies on 9/11. RSVP to Kathleen if you want to be included for the dinner reservations.
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Garden Group
Date/Time: Wednesday, October 28th, 9:45am to approx. 1:30 p.m.
Lead: Sandy Cobel srcobel@comcast.net or 425-802-2033
Location: Between 9:45 and 9:55, we will gather at the north end of Hobby Lobby's parking lot to form carpools. At 10:00 sharp, we will set off for our destination:
Good Weather Destination - Seattle Japanese Garden (1075 E. Lk Washington Blvd, Seattle 98112). $6 senior admission.
Bad Weather Destination - Carpinito's in Kent (1148 Central Ave N, Kent 98032
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