Interest Groups

Afternoon Euchre

3rd Wednesday, 2-4 PM

Conni Crawley
765-760-0493
crawley.conni@gmail.com 

Sue Taylor
765-286-7415
suetaylor@bsu.edu 

Join us for a leisurely afternoon of euchre. Dates and locations may vary through the year.

Beer Tasting

4th Friday, 7 PM

Sue Bonneau
765-730-2566
sbonneau@bsu.edu 

Sample a variety of beers and discover your new favorite! We sometimes meet for supper beforehand. Partners welcome.

Book Group

Final Monday, 7 PM

Deb Smith
765-289-4902
dls.sci@gmail.com 

(View 23-24 Reading List) Members volunteer to host, bring snacks, or lead the discussion. We vote in May on the new reading list for the next year. 

Couples' Dinner (Saturday)

2nd Saturday, 6:30 PM

Saturday – Deb Smith
765-289-4902
dls.sci@gmail.com 

Couples take turns to host a dinner, plan a menu, and assign dishes for attendees to bring. Meal costs are divided among attendees.

Couples' Dinner (Sunday)

2nd Sunday, 6:30 PM

Sunday – Nancy Umbach
765-760-1777
numbach@comcast.net 

Couples take turns to host a dinner, plan a menu, and assign dishes for attendees to bring. Meal costs are divided among attendees.

Couples' Euchre

4th Wednesday, 6:30 PM

Kim Caristi
765-729-0396
kim.caristi@gmail.com 

Bring a partner to play cards while enjoying fellowship and food. Pay $1 to play; at the end, the low score gets their dollar back and the rest of the money is divided among the most loans and the high score. Meeting locations vary.

Distaffs Choir

2nd, 3rd, & 4th Monday, 3:30 PM

Elisa Jenkins
765-288-9890
ejenkins@ballstate.bsu.edu 

This singing group performs several times during the Christmas season and spring at local nursing homes and other locations.

Duplicate Bridge

2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7 PM

Mary Hagopian
765-288-5500
mhagopia@att.net 

Duplicate Bridge is similar to Party/Rubber Bridge, but scored differently. The group consists of 8 players and 2 tables, but substitutes fill openings as needed. Members take turns hosting and provide refreshments.

Evening Euchre

2nd Wednesday, 6:30 PM

Anna Preston
765-759-4741
alpresto@aol.com 

This low-key, no-pressure group includes cards, refreshments, and conversation. Members take turns hosting and provide refreshments.

International Women

1st Monday, 7 PM

Kim Caristi
765-729-0396
kim.caristi@gmail.com 

**New leader to be selected at first meeting**

Learn about other cultures through speakers and sharing stories. Members take turns hosting and share the duties of bringing snacks.

Ladies' Gourmet

3rd Wednesday, 7 PM

Julie Barker Holland
731-442-1405
jblebo@live.com 

Linda Johnson
765-747-0958
momj1628@aol.com 

Members take turns hosting, planning, and cooking elegant evening meals for the group. Recipes are exchanged. Highlights include a cookie exchange and "Bring a Guest" Night.

Retirees/Emeriti

2nd Tuesday, 11:30 AM

Darlene Lugenbuhl
307-388-0081
darleen.lugenbuhl@gmail.com  

If you or your spouse are retired, this group is for you! We meet to socialize with our peers. Monthly lunches are very popular.

Scholarships Committee

Meeting dates vary

Gloria Pavlik
317-412-5245
gpavlik@bsu.edu 

Committee members select the recipients of our non-traditional student scholarships (selection process May through July). We also organize fundraising activities for our scholarships endowment/fund.

Tea & Travel

1st Saturday, usually 1 PM

Debbie Lyon
765-748-7157
dlyon2@bsu.edu 

Groups of four co-host and invite the group to tea party, ranging from fun themes to elegant high teas. You won't leave hungry! We also travel to at least one tea house during our year of events.

Walking Group

Saturdays, times vary

Kelli Clark
859-779-3076
kelliclark6216@gmail.com 

Meet up for an invigorating stroll with friends. Times and locations vary depending on season and weather.

Wine Tasting

3rd Friday, 7 PM

Anna Sammelson
765-748-8413
sammelson@att.net 

Hosts select the wine (usually two reds and two whites) and provide hors d'oeuvres. Attendees pay $10 each; partners welcome.