Whether you are a long-time resident of our community or a newcomer to the area, we are excited for you to join us. We have several different interest groups to appeal to a wide variety of members. Please let us know if you’d like to start a group focusing on your favorite interests.
For more information click on the links (Title of the Group) below for each individual Interest Group.
The Afternoon Book Group meets the first Thursday of each month at 1:30 at the Francis Branch Library on North Ironwood, South Bend. There is a Zoom option for those who are unable to attend in person. The reading list is decided during the first meeting of each year. Literary tastes range from classics to contemporary, historical fiction to suspense novels. HERE is a link to a historical record of books read by the Afternoon Book Club since 2018.
The Children’s Playgroup meets a couple of times a month at various locations around the Michiana area; most events are free.
Creative Cooking meets one evening a month at a member’s home to create and share a menu based on the month’s theme. Each member is asked to contribute to two cooking teams per year or host one meeting. Dues of $50 (in addition to general membership dues) are requested to cover the cost of 8 dinners.
Newcomers and Visitors get acquainted with each other and the Ladies of ND/SMC/HCC in smaller group settings while enjoying the many educational and cultural resources available in the community. Meeting times and dates vary by gathering.
The Outdoor Adventures Group explores local parks and nature areas on walks of approximately 3 miles. Activities are typically in the morning or early afternoon, weather-permitting, usually in the early fall and late spring.
The Rosary Group meets the first Friday of the month at 10 a.m. at the Chapel of St. Catherine in the Fischer Graduate Residences Community Center on the Notre Dame campus.
Bunco game night meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm at a member’s home. It is a fast moving, easy to play social dice game that requires no skill. There is a maximum of 12 players and a $3 contribution, per game night, to help defray cost of prizes.