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:
Book Club
Crafts
Excursions
Foodies & Fun
Happy Hour
Lunch Bunch
Mah Jongg
Puzzling
Walking/Hiking Groups
Warm Hands & Hearts (Knit/Crochet)
New
Rummikub
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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 7th, 9:30 am
Cougar Mountain Hike & Harvey Manning Trail to the Million Dollar View
We will meet at Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park (7700 166th Way SE, Bellevue). Our route will probably be about 4.5 miles, with about 500 feet of elevation gain that is a gentle grade, not steep. The trails are well-maintained and clearly marked through the beautiful forest. We will take the Old Man Trail to the Harvey Manning Trail and the Million Dollar View. It has been closed for construction this summer but will be open in September.
Monday, September 14th, 9:30 am
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 with 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 a 5-mile walk. If you want to shorten your walk you can turn around and go back at any point. There is a great option of getting coffee at Aroma Coffee in Fall City on the way home.
Monday, September 21st, 9:30 am
Eastgate Fall Color and 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 29th, 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 10th, 4:00 p.m.
Klahanie Park to Beaver Lake
We will meet at Klahanie Park (25000 SE Klahanie Blvd., Sammamish) walk to Beaver Lake and then back to the park. This is a level walk of about 4 miles, along sidewalks and woodland trails, with beautiful Beaver Lake at midpoint. The entire walk is about 4 miles so anyone wanting to cut the walk short can meet us at Beaver Lake Lodge.
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 permmitting).
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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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WARM HANDS & HEARTS
Knitting/Crocheting/Quilting
(Official WA state distributor for Knitted Knockers https://www.knittedknockers.org/)
Date/Time: Sept.17th, 1-3 pm
Location: 22528 SE 38th Terrace, Issaquah, WA 98029
Lead: Andrea Levy andreasuelevy@gmail.com
NEW, starting this fall we hope to provide Quilted Hugs and Port Pillows to chemo patients at Swedish Cancer Institute.
We meet on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 1-3 pm at Andrea Levy's home in Providence Point.
We can really use your help to stuff, size, bag, and label Knockers and to size and bag hats and Hugs. We always have plenty of time after bagging our items to socialize and work on your personal projects.
If you have hats, Knockers, 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 donated to Swedish Cancer Institution since June 2026: 15 pairs of Knockers and 19 hats.
Future Dates: Oct. 15, Nov. 19, Dec. 17
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MAH JONGG
Date/Times: Every Friday, 1:30 - 4:00 pm
Location: Providence Point, 3941 - 226th Place SE, 3rd Floor Lounge, Issaquah
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: Sept. 12th, 1pm - 3:30pm
Location: Issaquah Library
Craft: We will be making "dream catchers" with hoops, twine, feathers, beads and shells.
Co-Leads:
Sandy Cobel srcobel@comcast.net and
Lisa Lloyd lisaladypotter@yahoo.com
We try to meet on the second Sunday of each month. However this is dependent upon room availability.
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Lunch Bunch
Date: Sept. 24, Thursday at noon
Location: TuttaBella, Issaquah
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, 3rd floor Lounge, 4081 - 224th Lane SE, Issaquah
Lead: Sandy Cobel srcobel@comcast.net
The monthly Puzzle Party is held on the 3rd Monday of each month from 1pm - 3pm. Puzzles and refreshments are provided.
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BOOK CLUB
Date/Time: Sept 15 at 1pm
Book: "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
Host/Location: Susan Calhoun's home
Discussion Lead: Sally Chambers
Book Club Lead: Susan Calhoun susancalhoun5@gmail.com
UPCOMING Dates/Books
OCT. 27 at 1pm: "What You are Looking for is in the Library" by Michiko Aoyama, et.al.
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: September 9th, 4:30pm
Location: Enzo's Bistro & Bar, 120 NW Gilman Blvd., Issaquah
Lead: Bobbie Izuo bobbieizuo@icloud.com
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FOODIES AND FUN!
Date/Time: Sept. 16th at noon
Themed Potluck: Favorite Summer Foods
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: Sept. 10th, 1pm - 3pm
Location: Providence Point, Cascade Bldg., 3rd floor Lounge, 4081 - 224th Lane SE, Issaquah
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 Rummiikub!
You can either sign-up at our general meeting or email Arla to get on the message list. We will be meeting the 2nd Thursday of each month.
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