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 9:30AM, weather permitting.
Co-Leads:
Mary Nassif mary.nassif@comcast.net
Renae Ramirez naenaeramirez@gmail.com
MONDAY MORNING WALKS
Monday, November 2nd, 9:30AM
WALK - 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.
Monday, November 9th, 9:30 a.m.
HIKE - Red Town Trail (Cougar Mountain)
The trailhead is at (7498 Lakemont Blvd. 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 boots or shoes that you don’t mind getting muddy. We can reward ourselves with coffee after the hike.
Monday, November 16th, 9:30am
WALK - Snoqualmie Valley Trail in Carnation and Tolt River Trail
We will meet at Nick Loutis Park in Carnation (32401 E Entwistle Street). We will walk along the Snoqualmie Valley Trail that is a wide dirt/gravel path, to a bridge that crosses the Tolt River. From there we will continue on a dirt/rocky trail along the river and through the woods to a paved trail that leads to a Suspension Bridge that crosses the Tolt River. For those that want to go part way out on the bridge, it is a beautiful view. We will continue our walk back through the quaint downtown streets of Carnation. We estimate the walk will be about 3 to 3.5 miles. We recommend carpooling as the parking lot cannot accomodate a lot of cars. After the walk we can enjoy a beverage at Starbucks in downtown Carnation (31722 E Eugene St.)
Monday, November 23rd, 9:30am
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 at 26015 E Main Drive, Sammamish and hike a 4.3-mile loop with 344 feet of elevation gain. There are some rocky areas with tree roots along the path. It may be muddy in places depending on the weather so wear appropriate footgear.
Monday, November 30th, 9:30am
WALK - Library to Woods behind Issaquah High School
We will meet in front of the Issaquah Library (10 W Sunset Way, Issaquah) and then take the Rainier Trail to the High School trail where we can continue onto wooded trails behind the school and beyond, walking about 3.5 miles. the walk is on paved and dirt path with very little elevation gain. The trail can be muddy depending on the weather, so wear appropriate footgear. After the walk we can get a beverage at JoJo's Coffee if folks are interested.
Monday, December 7th, 9:30am
WALK - Larsen Lake to Phantom Lake
We will meet in the parking lot of the Kelsey Creek Starbucks (180 - 148th Avenue SE, Bellevue), where there is ample parlking and we can relax witha 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 estimate4d to be 3.5 to 4 miles.
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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 10:00AM 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, 1:30PM - 4:00PM
NEW Location: Providence Point, Winthrop Bldg, 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, Nov. 8th, 11:30AM - 2:00PM NOTE EARLIER TIME SLOT
Location: Issaquah Library meeting room (10 W Sunset Way)
Co-Leads:
Sandy Cobel srcobel@comcast.net or 425-802-2033
Lisa Lloyd lisaladypotter@yahoo.com or 425-395-5720
All members are welcome to join us for a crafting session. Artistic ability is NOT required. Please join us for crafting and convivial conversation.
We will have TWO crafts to work on:
1) making hilarious "pinecone critters" with pinecones,googly eyes, felt and pipe cleaners.
2) painting "treasure jars" using empty facial cream jars and acrylic paint.
All materials will be provided. 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, Nov. 19th, 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: 43 pairs of Knockers, 43 hats. 16 Port Pillows, and 8 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: Dec. 17, Feb. 18 (Location TBA), Apr. 15, May 20
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Lunch Bunch
Date/Time: NO MEETING IN NOVEMBER
Location:
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: Monday, November 16th, 1pm - 3pm
Location: Providence Point, Cascade Bldg, 1st floor Lounge, 4081 - 224th Lane SE, Issaquah
Leads:
Sandy Cobel srcobel@comcast.net
Arla DeMore arlademore@yahoo.com
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.
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BOOK CLUB
November - NO MEETING
Date/Time: Tuesday, Dec. 1st at 1pm
Book: "Mother Mary Comes to Me" by Arundhati Roy
Host/Location:
Discussion Lead: Kath Drasbeck
Book Club Lead: Susan Calhoun Susancalhoun5@gmail.com
UPCOMING Dates/Books
JAN. 26: at 1pm: "The Bookbinder's Secret" by A.D. Bell, et.al.
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HAPPY HOUR
Date/time: Wednesday, November 11th, 4:30pm
Location: The Big Picture Movies & Martinis (across from the Issaquah Library)
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
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FOODIES AND FUN!
Date/Time: Wednesday, November 18th at noon
Themed Potluck: International, favorite foods from around the world
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. (We do not meet in December.) If you would like to receive emails, contact Heidi.
Up Coming: Wednesday, January 20th Theme: Soup's On
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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
Upcoming Gathering
Sunday, November 25th, 9:50am to 1pm Squak Mountain Nursery & Gifts (7600 SR-900, Issaquah) and Hobert Farms Nursery & Gift Shop (26541 SE 216th St., Maple Valley).
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