Register today and connect with your friends and meet new ones at various women's events this summer.
Questions? Contact Ingrid Ansell, iansell@calvaryefree.church
Thursday Morning Walks
Meet at Kutzky Park parking lot to walk on the trail. Strollers welcome! We start at 7:30am sharp! Walk for 30-40 minutes then those who are able, stay and visit. (Bring a lawn chair) Check email for cancellations due to weather, decision to cancel will be made by 7:00AM.
- Dates: Thursdays June 6 – July 25, except July 4
- Time: 7:30 – 9:00am
- Where: Meet at Kutzky Park, Parking Lot at 16th Ave NW & 4th St NW near Barlows Hy-Vee
- Hosts: Mary Hanson
Inter-Generational Friendships / Mentoring
Participate in a fun activity and have a discussion. This group is for younger women (age 20-40) who would like to dialog with older women who will lead discussions on 3 different topics such as kindness, loving others, and hospitality. This mentoring group is limited to 6 mentees. We need you to be able to attend all 4 sessions.
- Dates: Thursday, June 6; Tuesday, June 18; Tuesday July 16; Thursday July 25
- Time: 7:00 – 9:00pm
- Where:
June 6 & July 25 @ Karyn’s home, 244 River Highlands Ln NW, Rochester, MN
June 18 & July 16 @ Carolyn’s home, 6501 Buckridge Ct NE, Rochester, MN - Hosts: Karyn Grenz, Carolyn Whitford, Diane Witzig
Women's Pickleball
Join us for a game of pickleball! Women of all ages and all levels of play are invited to join us. We gather for fun and fellowship. If you are interested in learning how to play, we will help you. Please bring your own pickleball paddle.
- Dates: First & Third Friday Mornings, May – Dec
- Time: 9:00-11:00am
- Where: Calvary Gym
- Host: Denise Werner
Paper Crafting
Join us for card making! It is a great way to meet new people. This paper crafting event is for anyone who is interested in creating cards for donation to Creative Kindness and Gift of Life. Whether you are experienced or have never tried it we have something for you. We will have a card making demonstrator who can help beginners. Please bring your own supplies if you have them. Light snacks will be provided but bring your own beverage.
- Dates: Wednesday, June 19
- Time: 10:00am-noon
- Where: Calvary Youth Room
- Host: Marcy Beich
Thursday Park Dates
Join us Thursdays and visit with other moms while kids play at playgrounds around Rochester! Feel free to bring your picnic lunch to eat afterwards and invite friends as well! Register your interest so you get our email reminders.
- Dates & Locations
June 20 – Lincolnshire Splash Pad
July 11 – Cascade Park
July 25 – Soldiers’ Field – Fields of Fun - Time: 9 – 10:30am
- Hosts: Taylor Greenwood, Kailee Kolade
- Dates & Locations
Backyard Faith Stories
Dianne Orth
Come and hear Dianne Orth share about grief and grace after the loss of her 1st husband.
- Date:Tuesday June 18
- Time: 7:00pm
- Where: Linda Kitaoka’s home – 727 Fox Chase Rd SW, Rochester
- Questions: Linda Kitaoka
We will move inside if the weather does not cooperate.
Stephanie Conkright
Come and hear Stephanie Conkright share about her time in Turkey ministering to Muslims.
- Date: Tuesday June 25
- Time: 7:00pm
- Where: Mary Hanson’s home – 2909 Northern Slopes Ln NE, Rochester
- Questions: Mary Hanson
We will move inside if the weather does not cooperate.
Lindsay Benson
Come and hear Lindsay Benson share her testimony including her transitions through different seasons of life. Lindsay is a new nurse at Mayo who grew up in a small town in Montana.
- Date: Tuesday July 9
- Time: 7:00pm
- Where: Dianne Orth’s home – 4609 Windslow Ln NW, Rochester
- Questions: Dianne Orth
We will move inside if the weather does not cooperate.
Sarah Satterblom
Come and hear Sarah Satterblom share about the lessons learned after her family’s recent 6 week missions trip to Kenya.
- Date: Wednesday July 24
- Time: 7:00pm
- Where: Ingrid Ansell’s home – 2032 Scenic View Ln SW, Rochester
- Questions: Ingrid Ansell, iansell@calvaryefree.church
We will move inside if the weather does not cooperate.
Book Discussions
“Becoming Elizabeth Elliot” Book Discussion
Elisabeth Elliot was a young missionary in Ecuador when members of a violent Amazonian tribe savagely speared her husband Jim and his four colleagues. Incredibly, prayerfully, Elisabeth took her toddler daughter, snakebite kit, Bible, and journal . . . and lived in the jungle with the Stone-Age people who killed her husband. Compelled by her friendship and forgiveness, many came to faith in Jesus.
- Date: Wednesday, July 10
- Time: 7:00 – 9:00pm
- Where: Rachel Sviggum’s home – 8760 Pine Crest Lane NW, Rochester
- Facilitated by : Laura Kycek
- Please purchase your own book.
“Live Your Truth and Other Lies” Book Discussion
We’ve all seen the memes that populate the internet: live your truth, follow your heart, you only have one life to live. They sound nice and positive. But what if these slogans are actually lies that unhinge us from reality and leave us anxious and exhausted? Author Alisa Childers invites you to examine modern lies that are disguised as truths in today’s culture. Everyday messages of peace, fulfillment, and empowerment swirl around social media. On the surface, they seem like sentiments of freedom and hope, but in reality they are deeply deceptive.
- Date: Thursday, July 18
- Time: 7:00 – 9:00pm
- Where: Gail Peterson’s home – 3141 Rosemary Ln NE, Rochester
- Facilitated by : Gail Peterson, gpeterson@calvaryefree.church & Mary Hanson
- Please purchase your own book.
