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CWN President's Letter -
April 2024

Published at - Click for Google Maps Map

Stevens Point, WI

Central Wisconsin Network, Inc. (CWN) - Newsletter

Bringing Singles Together

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The Prez Sez:

Looking back on last year 2023, we are grateful to the team on the Board of Directors along with other members who helped restart CWN activities, post Covid.

Monthly dances are back along with the seasonal activities of Green Circle Biking, Roving Golf, and Camping. Luke sponsored a tasty picnic at his lake house. Hiking, Book Club, and Dine Outs rounded out the year long activities. Thanks to everyone who sponsored and supported these events.

Let’s keep up this positive momentum. Check with Deb Purucker, to schedule an event or Dine-Out. We need more get-togethers, especially Dine-Outs.

Deb will soon be reaching out to first time members to get out for lunch. Welcome to CWN, we look forward to getting to know you and hope you can participate in future events.


Mike Miller
mgmiller.miller26@gmail.com
(715) 693-1650

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SAVE THESE DATES! MAKE A PLAN! Some may be Public Events or some for -

Here is a list of some fun activities to enjoy in the future. Save the dates, join us and enjoy!

Beautiful Central Wisconsin - Click for Google Maps Map
venues in and around
Stevens Point, WI 54481



*To reserve a date or with help planning an event please contact the Social Chair, Deb Purucker, debzura2@gmail.com.

Contact: Check for contact person when more info for an event becomes available


Complete Announced CWN Dance Schedule -
April - October

Moose Family Center - Click for Google Maps Map
1025 2nd Street North
Stevens Point WI

CWN Dance Schedule

Dances are on Friday evenings 7 pm to 10 pm

$12 members, $15 non-members

Attire - “nice” but not formal.

Moose Family Center
1025 2nd Street North
Stevens Point, WI 54481

Friday, April 26, 2024 - DJ - Ed Klein

Another Non-Cheesy Cheese and Sausage Treat

Friday, May 31, 2024 - DJ - Dave Ritland

Friday, June 14, 2024 - DJ - Ed Klein

Friday, July 26, 2024 - DJ - Dave Ritland

Friday, August 23, 2024 - DJ - Ed Klein

Friday, September 20, 2024 - DJ - Dave Ritland

Friday, October 25, 2024 - DJ - Ed Klein

Stay tuned for more dances to be announced for 2024.

Contact:


Book Club Meeting and Discussion -
Friday, April 12, 2024
2:30 PM

Mike and Kim Miller residence - Click for Google Maps Map
205030 Chickadee Ln
Mosinee WI 54455

Mike Miller will host those interested in a book discussion on Friday April 12, 2024 at his home near Knowlton/Mosinee. The book we agreed to discuss is “The Poison Squad: One Chemist's Single-Minded Crusade for Food Safety at the Turn of the Twentieth Century” [ non-fiction] by Deborah Blum.

Please bring your suggestions for the next book selection.

Also bring your own drinks, a soup bowl and soup spoon as dinner will be provided by chef Mike.
Also, bring a folding chair as we will enjoy a campfire discussion outdoors, weather permitting.
You must complete the reading of the book, The Poison Squad, to attend this book review.

Contact: Mike Miller
(715) 693-1650


Dine out - Bill's Pizza -
Wednesday, April 17, 2023
5:30pm

Bill's Pizza - Click for Google Maps Map
1101 Main St
Stevens Point WI 54481

Downtown Stevens Point - Parking in front on Main Street and in the lot in back of the restaurant.

Followed by a Whooping Crane Presentation - see seperate event listing

Bill's Website

Contact: RSVP Deb text or call and leave a message 715-344-3402
Please rsvp by Monday, April 15th


The Aldo Leopold Audubon Society presentation on Whooping Cranes (Free) -
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Lincoln Center - Click for Google Maps Map
1519 Water St
Stevens Point WI 54481

Protecting the Whooping Crane in the Eastern Flyway
Presented By:The Aldo Leopold Audubon Society

Preceeded by a CWN Dine Out at Bill's Pizza - see seperate listing

Contact: RSVP Deb text or call and leave a message 715-344-3402


Dance Lesson -
Friday, April $5.00 Dance Lesson 6:15 to 6:45
6:15 p.m.

Moose Family Center - Click for Google Maps Map
1025 2nd Street N
Stevens Point WI 54481

$5.00 Dance Lesson - the Rumba 6:15 to 6:45 pm by Leanne Henrickson - before the CWN Dance

Contact:


CWN Dance -
Friday, April 26, 2024
7:00 P.M.

Moose Family Center - Click for Google Maps Map
1025 2nd St North
Stevens Point WI 54481

FRIDAY night, April 26, 2024 - DJ - Ed Klien

Another Non Cheesy Cheese Dance with a Cheese and Sausage Platter

Dance lesson 6:15 to 6:45 by Leanne Henrickson $5 (the Rumba)

Dancing from 7 pm to 10 pm.
Attire: Casual dress - nice but not formal. Admission - $12 for members, $15 for non-members.

Contact:


Golf at Indianhead - Mosinee -
Sunday, April 28, 2024
2:30 PM

Indianhead Golf Course - Click for Google Maps Map
966 Indianhead Dr
Mosinee WI

CWN Roving Golfers at Indianhead.

Followed by a dine out at Gorski's - see seperate listing.

Contact: Mike Miller (715) 693-1650


Dine out at Gorski's Restaurant - Mosinee -
Sunday, April 28, 2024
6pm - 7:30pm

Gorski's Restruant - Click for Google Maps Map
450 Orbiting Dr
Mosinee WI 54455

Dine Out at Gorski's in Mosinee

Gorski's Website

Contact: Mike Miller (715) 693-1650


Biking resumes May 2024 -

- Click for Google Maps Map

Contact:


Dine Out at Grazies and Welcome to New Members -
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Time - TBD - save the date

Grazies Italian Restaurant - Click for Google Maps Map
5327 US Highway 10 E
Stevens Point WI 54482

The CWN Membership Directory came out in March and we would like to meet the newest members.

Please come and join us and bring a guest!

Contact: RSVP Deb text or call and leave a message 715-344-3402


CWN Board Meeting -
Next Board of Directors Meeting not yet scheduled.
1:00 p.m.

- Click for Google Maps Map

Stevens Point WI 54481

Come participate or observe the board in action.

Call Randy before heading out for any change in date, time or location.


Contact: Randy Smith
715-252-4672


Girls' Camping Getaway -
June 23-27, 2024

Kettle Moraine State Forest - Southern Unit, Ottawa Lake Campground - Click for Google Maps Map
S59W36630 County Rd ZZ
Dousman WI 53118

Girls' Camping Getaway

(For members and their guests)

How to reserve: wisconsin.goingtocamp.com

Kettle Moraine State Forest - Southern Unit, Ottawa Lake Campground

Kathleen has reserved site # 341E. There are several electric and non-electric sites nearby. Sites can contain a camper and a tent or two tents. It's best to reserve a site sooner rather than later.

Please let Kathleen know if you have any questions and if you have reserved a site.

Contact: Kathleen Daley
608-572-1332


Camp at Peninsula Park -
September 4 -7, 2024

Peninsula State Park - Click for Google Maps Map
9462 Shore Rd
Fish Creek WI 54212

2024 Camping Season

  Several more campouts more are in the works. Contact Deb at debzura2@gmail.com for locations.
Here's an example:

September Peninsula State Park - Tennison Bay (For members and their guests.)

Tent campers often share a camp site. Reservations made so far -

Mary and Ron: Site #359 , Sept., 6 and 7

Kathleen: Site #401

Robin and Dan: Site #403

Deb and Jim: Site #494 Sept. 4,5,6,7

Floyd: Site #445 Sept. 4,5,6,7

Contact: Deb at debzura2@gmail.com


test of pictures on website -

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54481

CWN Pictures!

Contact:


The following are some examples of past events -

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Contact:


Historical - 2023 Roving Golfers -
Any day is a good day for golf.

Beautiful Golf Courses - Click for Google Maps Map
around
Wisconsin

We are a group of casual golfers who have fun no matter what our ability. Anyone is welcome to join us as long as you enjoy getting out on the course with friends and don’t take the game too seriously 😊.

We rotate courses according to the interests of whomever is hosting. Anyone is welcome to host an outing. The host will be responsible for sending out a notice regarding their event with tee times and contact information. In addition to the golf outing the host is welcome to choose a spot for dinner following the golf if they would like.

These are the dates that we are currently planning to play, weather permitting:

Sunday April 30 -
Course: Either Tri City or Homestead in Wisconsin Rapids. We will play 9 holes to start the season. Tee time. Approximately 1:30 p.m. Final time and course still TBD. Contact: Lucie Cutler 715-697-9544 or lcutler55@gmail.com by Friday April 28th if you are interested in playing. Once the final tee time and course have been determined Lucie will email you with the information as well as a suggested restaurant for after golf.
Sunday May 21 -
Course: Glacier Wood, Iola. Tee times TBD. Contact: Kim Miller kimmer28@hotmail.com
Sunday June 11 -
TBD
Sunday June 25 -
Course: Glen Carin, Ogdensburg. Tee times TBD. Contact: Mike Miller mgmiller.miller26@gmail.com
Sunday July 23 -
Ridges sponsored by Lucie, dinner at Sportsman's Pub
Saturday August 12 -
11:40 a.m. and 11:50 AM for TEE TIMES for eight people. Inshalla Golf Course in Tomahawk. contact Mike Miller: mgmiller.miller26@gmail.com. 715-250-4515
Sunday August 27 -
Course: Indianhead Tee times TBD Contact Mike Miller mgmmiller.miller26@gmail.com

These dates are a starting point. The ones labels TBD are still available for anyone who is interested to host. These dates are all Sundays, but this is flexible. Anyone who might like to add an outing on a different day of the week is welcome to do so.

For more information or to sign up to host an outing please contact Lucie Cutler 715-697-9544 (phone or text) or email lcutler55@gmail.com

Contact:


Historical - 2023 Wednesday Night Moderate Pace Biking -
Every Wednesday May through September - Weather Permitting
Meet at 5:30 P.M., ride at 5:45

Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center parking lot - Click for Google Maps Map
2419 North Point Dr
Stevens Point WI 54481

Bike the Green Circle Trail

Enjoy beautiful scenery, great exercise, and a chance to explore new routes with fellow bikers.
Wednesdays, May 3 through September 27 – Weather Permitting
Meet at 5:30 p.m.; Depart promptly at 5:45 p.m.
Speed and Distance: Pace is moderate (about 10 miles per hour) and distance is at least 10 miles.
Suggested items: Bike, water bottle, helmet, bright or reflective shirt/vest, bike lights and a sense of adventure!
Extend your evening: Some riders enjoy a beverage and/or meal together after the ride.

Contact: Mary Readel 715-446-2728 or mreadel3@gmail.com and Robin Tanke 715-423-5446 or danandrobin@solarus.net


Historical - 2023 Wednesday Slower Pace Biking -
Wednesdays May to September 2023 - Only by RSVP (Required) Check the web site for this week's starting point and time.


- Click for Google Maps Map

Stevens Point WI 54481

Additional New Slower Biking Opportunity, Only by RSVP (Required)

 

Biking, Not Too Far, Not Too Fast.

Wednesdays, June through September, weather permitting.

 

Enjoy beautiful scenery, great exercise, and a chance to explore new routes with fellow bikers.

Pack a sandwich or an apple as we may pause along the way to relax and visit a bit.

 

Suggested items: Bike, Water Bottle, Helmet, Bright or Reflective shirt/vest, Bike lights and a sense of adventure!

(Might as well bring along your sense of humor as well!)

 

Just for the Fun of It!

 

RSVP to join the group by calling Jan at 715-340-6186.

As Jan is coming from out of town, if no one plans to join her in Stevens Point on a particular Wednesday, she won’t be coming into Point and will just ride in her own area.

 

5:45 meet up.  6:00 start riding.

 

RSVP by 2pm on the Wednesday you are planning to join us to verify we are doing this small group ride.

 

Contact: Required - please RSVP to Jan
715-340-6186


Historical - 2023 POTLUCK DINNER and WAUPACA CHAIN O’ LAKES FALL COLOR CRUISE -
Saturday September 30, 2023
4:15 p.m.

Clear Water Harbor - Click for Google Maps Map
N2757 County Road QQ
Waupaca WI 54981

POTLUCK DINNER

and

WAUPACA CHAIN O’ LAKES

FALL COLOR CRUISE on the CHIEF WAUPACA STERNWHEELER

For CWN members and their guests

 

            DATE:                         Saturday September 30, 2023

            ARRIVAL TIME:        4:15 Please be fashionably early so the cruise can depart at the appointed time.

            CRUISE TIME:         4:30 – 6:30 PM

            COST:                       $20.00 per person

 

DIRECTIONS: Address is N2757 County Road QQ, Waupaca WI, 54981

or: From the intersection of Hwys 10 and 54 in Waupaca, take County Hwy QQ to the south

approximately 1½ miles. The Harbor Bar will be on your right. 

PARKING: Free parking in Lot #2 directly across the street from Clearwater Harbor, and

Lot #3 located two blocks east. Please do not park in the restaurant parking lot (Lot #1). You may

unload your vehicle in Lot #1 before parking in Lot #2 or #3.  Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

 

 

POTLUCK DINNER:

            Please bring a cold dish to pass, with serving utensils and condiments, if appropriate.

            Paper plates, napkins, and dining utensils will be provided.

 

BRING:

·         Your Potluck Dinner Item

·         Your friend(s)

·         Your non-alcoholic beverages. Clearwater Harbor now prohibits carry-on of alcoholic beverages.

·         Weather-versatile accessories: hat, light jacket, sunglasses, camera, binoculars.

The Chief Waupaca has an open-air upper deck, enclosed lower deck, and restrooms.

We always hope for great weather, but if the day is something less than perfect, the lower

deck will provide a comfortable refuge from the elements. Dress for comfort.

 

WEBSITE:     www.clearwaterharbor.com

 

TOUR COORDINATOR:   Dave Stepanik.      If you have questions:

·         Text Dave at 715-803-5816 mentioning “cruise”, and he will call you back promptly or

·         E-mail Dave at davestepanik@mindspring.com

 

TRANSPORTATION:

If you need transportation, or you are willing to transport others, please indicate

that on the registration form, and we will do our best to coordinate that via e-mail.

 

REGISTRATION:

Early registration is encouraged and appreciated. We must report final participant numbers to the cruise operator on September 23.  But if, at a later date, you find that you can join us, ‘great’, contact Dave for space-available spots.

=================================================================================

Detach and return with your check made out to CWN to:

Dave Stepanik, CWN Treasurer, 150870 Nightingale Lane Wausau, WI 54401

Name: __________________________________

No. of persons in your party @ $20.00 each: ______­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­___________    Amount of check $ _____________

Willing to carpool (drive)? Yes/No Departing from/returning to: __________________________________________

Need to carpool (ride)?     Yes/No Departing from/returning to: __________________________________________

If you answered “yes” to either question above, please provide your e-mail: ________________________________

Contact: Dave Stepanik


Historical - 2023 Theatre at UWSP – “She Loves Me” -
Friday, November 10, 2023
7:15 PM gather, 7:30 show

UWSP – Jenkins Theatre, Noel Fine Arts Center - Click for Google Maps Map
1800 Portage Street
Stevens Point WI 54481

Join us Friday November 10 for a musical!

We will meet outside the ticket office in the Noel Fine Arts Center at 7:15.

SHE LOVES ME: fall musical
Book by Joe Masteroff, Music by Jerry Nock, Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick
Based on a Play by Miklos Laszlo

Jenkins Theatre -- Directed by Mark Hanson -- Music Direction by Luke Shepherd

In this scented case of mistaken identity and letter writing, two feuding perfume clerks have no idea that they are in love. Set in a 1930s European perfumery, we meet shop clerks, Amalia and Georg, who, more often than not, don't see eye to eye. After both respond to a "lonely hearts advertisement" in the newspaper, they now live for the love letters that they exchange, but the identity of their admirers remains unknown. Join Amalia and Georg to discover the identity of their true loves... and all the twists and turns along the way!

Ticket purchase is on your own. Tickets can be purchased on the UWSP Box Office website. Please select seats in the C12 – C7 area. Cost is $27 General or $24 Senior (62+).


https://uwsptickets.universitytickets.com
Select Theatre and Dance Performance under Category

If interested, please contact Joe Tylka at joetylka@yahoo.com or call (715) 321.2999 so we know to look for you.

Hope to see you there!

Contact: Joe Tylka
joetylka@yahoo.com or call 715-321-2999


Historical - Lunch Dine Out at 2510 Restaurant Wausau -
Sunday , December 3
1:00 p.m.

2510 Restaurant - Click for Google Maps Map
2510 Stewart Ave
Wausau WI 54401

Please join us at “2510 Restaurant", 2510 Stewart Ave, Wausau, WI 54401 for a late lunch at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday , December 3. Let Al Hlavachek know by Thursday, November 30 if you’d like to join us.

Followed by a Book Club meeting and book discussion for those who have read or listened to the book. See separate event listing.

Attend either or both.

If it’s important to you – the Packer game is not until that evening.

Contact: Al Hlavachek
715-571-5439 or ahlavach@charter.net


Historical 2023 Camping Info -
Scheduled May thru September 2023

- Click for Google Maps Map

Wisconsin

Hello to all you Die Hard Campers, Motel-ers, Tent-ers, Wine Tasters, Day Hikers, Road Bikers, Kayakers, Fish Catchers, Bird Watcher, Campfire Chefs, Bonfire Builders, Fair Weather Campfire Marshmallow Roasters, Fireside Book Clubbers, Card Players and Crossword Puzzle Solvers and Hammock Nappers.

Let the adventures begin and the friendships blossom!

Here are the dates (arrive/leave) and destinations as of today, April 24, 2023

May 20–22 -- New Glarus State Park

June 16-19 -- Governor Thompson State Park

July 2-6 -- Brunet Island State Park

July 6-9 -- Upper Gresham State Park Location changed to North Trout Lake (part of the Northern Highland American Legion)

July 23-26 -- Kohler-Andrae State Park

August 16-20 -- Muskie Lake (part of the Northern Highland American Legion)

August 24-27 -- Bewabic State Park, Michigan’s UP

September 6-10 -- Peninsula State Park

Campers often bring along bicycle or kayaks, go on walks, play cards, share meals, and enjoy a campfire every evening.

You are always welcome to join in the fun for an afternoon or overnight! Please let us know if you have made a reservation, and for how many nights. Or if you are just planning to come out for a visit and want to be included an activity, the book discussion or campfire.

Friends and families are always welcome too!

Happy Trails.

If you are new to camping or need help with camping supplies, contact Deb 715-344-3402, to see if we can help you out.

Deb
Social Committee
Central Wis. Network
715-344-3402
debzura2@gmail.com

Contact: Deb
715-344-3402 -- debzura2@gmail.com


history Membership Renewal -
December 2023 thru February 2024

- Click for Google Maps Map

Stevens Point WI

Membership Renewal - Deadline EOB February 29, 2024

The CWN Board has voted to modify the Membership Year and to collect nominal Membership Dues for 2024. This means that the Membership Drive begins December 1st and the CWN Membership Year will be from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. Membership Forms will be available at the upcoming dances. Completed forms and dues payment will be collected at the February 23 dance at the Moose or send them to: CWN, 5410 Woodland Street, Stevens Point, WI 54482

Membership form can also be downloaded from the CWN web site –

https://www.cwn-singles.com/mymembership.php

In early March a new Member Directory will be e-mailed to all members.

Contact:


 

 

 

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