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
NEW!
Garden Group
Please scroll down to see details
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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, September 21st, 9:30 am
Eastgate Fall Color & Dah Gardens
We will meet outside the Starbucks at (3181 156th Ave SE, Bellevue). The group will walk through a nearby business park lined with colorful trees to the wooden path in the Spirit ridge neighborhood and past two homes with amazing dahlia gardens. We can then head back for coffee at Starbucks. This is an easy walk of about 2 miles unless the group decides to add a little more distance and we can add the trail to Robinswood Park to stretch the walk to 3.5 or 4 miles.
Monday, September 28h, 9:30 am
Mercer Slough Nature Park
We will meet at the South Bellevue Park & Ride (2516 Bellevue Way SE, Bellevue). This park nestled in the heart of Bellevue and offers a tranquil setting for walking. The slough is Lake Washington’s largest remaining wetland containing hundreds of plant species. We will walk on the boardwelk and gravel trails through the park. It can be muddy in places and there may be mosquitos, so wear appropriate shoes and bring bug spray. The walk is about 3.5 miles.
Monday, October 5th, 9:30 a.m.
Pickering Barn to Sammamish State Park
We will meet at Pickering Barn (1730 10th Ave NW, Issaquah) and walk to Sammamish State Park. This is a level walk on sidewalks and dirt paths. Walking through the park we can walk along the beaches and enjoy some fall color and lake views. We will then return to the barn, and some folks may want to stop by PCC for coffee and snacks. The walk is about 4 miles.
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Thursday, September 24th, 4:00 p.m.
Coulon Park
Our afternoon walkers have enjoyed this walk at Coulon Park with a happy hour. We will meet by the tennis courts in the park (1201 Lake Washington Blvd. N. Renton) and the walk will be along paved level paths with a total distance of 3-4 miles. Along the way we have some wonderful lake views as well as paths in a neighborhood with interesting bird houses and a miniature fairy garden. There are two wonderful choices for places to enjoy a beverage and snack outside with a view of the water (weather permitting).
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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, 3941 - 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. If you would like to learn the game, Diane is always willing to teach you.
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CRAFT GROUP
Date/Time: 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: 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), March 18, Apr. 15, May 20
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Lunch Bunch
Date: Sept. 24, Thursday at noon
Location: WildFin American Grill, 835 NW Gilman Blvd, Issaquah, 98027
Lead: Susan Harter harterfry@aol.com
If you plan to attend, email Susan so that she can make the restaurant reservation.
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PUZZLE PARTY!
Date/Time: Sept. 21, 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: October 19
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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
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: TBD
Location: TBD
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
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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: October 8th, 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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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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