We are hoping for a good turnout at our Halloween Dance this Friday at the Moose Lodge. Please tell your friends; we need a good turnout to sustain our dance schedule.
Thanks to Nancy Hansen, we had an excellent dine-out and book discussion last Friday evening. After the dine-out, Nancy offered a tasty spread of treats and a variety of drinks available to all participants at her lovely home.
CWN BOOK CLUB MEETING – Lunch & Discussion on Monday, December 1st
BOOK: The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store: A Novel by James McBride
Best Book of the Year by NPR/Fresh Air, Washington Post, The New Yorker, & Time Magazine
DATE: December 1st, Monday
TIME: 12:00 PM Noon Lunch followed by 1:30 PM Discussion.
PLACE Dean & Sara’s House
LOCATION: 145223 Squirrel Lane, 5 miles west of Rib Mountain off Hwy N.
Notes from Dean, “Lunch/eat at noon. We will provide a 'make-your-own-sandwich' buffet. BYO preferred drink, otherwise drinks will be provided. Also, bring a small dessert to share. If you'd like, ice cream will be provided, of course! Come for lunch, or discussion, or both! Stay for the discussion, even if you haven't read the book. We'd like to see you! The Book discussion will begin at 1:30, sharp!”
Please RSVP. 715-680-0490 or 715-360-7253.
CAMPING RESERVATIONS:
Members are encouraged to get their reservations booked early for CWN Camping at Peninsula Park -Tennison Bay Campground September 11-13, 2026 . Visit https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/camping to book your site.
SOCIAL EVENTS
We have no CWN Events scheduled for November. If a member wants to arrange a dine-out or theater event, please email me at mgmiller.miller26@gmail.com. We will then distribute the information and notice to all members.
Mike Miller - CWN President
mgmiller.miller26@gmail.com
(715) 693-1650
Like CWN on Facebook – Search in Facebook for Central Wisconsin Singles Network or click the link at the top of this article.
Contact:
Membership Renewal -
December 2025 thru February 2026
Membership Renewal - Deadline EOB February 28, 2026
The CWN Board has voted to keep the renewal Membership Dues for 2026 at only $10. This means that the Membership Drive begins December 1st, 2025 and the CWN Membership Year will be from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026.
Membership Forms will be available at the upcoming dances. Completed forms and dues payment will be collected at dances at the Moose or send them to: CWN, C/O Randy Smith, 1640 Sky Line Dr, 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:
Lunch / Book Discussion - Wausau area -
Monday, December 1, 2025
12:00 p.m. Noon
Lunch before the Book Discussion - see listing below. Attend either or both.
CWN BOOK CLUB MEETING – Lunch & Discussion on Monday, December 1st
BOOK: The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store: A Novel by James McBride
Best Book of the Year by NPR/Fresh Air, Washington Post, The New Yorker, & Time Magazine
DATE: December 1st, Monday
TIME: 12:00 PM Noon Lunch followed by 1:30 PM Discussion.
PLACE Dean & Sara’s House
LOCATION: 145223 Squirrel Lane, 5 miles west of Rib Mountain off Hwy N and Hollywood Rd.
Notes from Dean, “Lunch/eat at noon. We will provide a 'make-your-own-sandwich' buffet. BYO preferred drink, otherwise drinks will be provided. Also, bring a small dessert to share. If you'd like, ice cream will be provided, of course! Come for lunch, or discussion, or both! Stay for the discussion, even if you haven't read the book. We'd like to see you! The Book discussion will begin at 1:30, sharp!”
Please RSVP. 715-680-0490 or 715-360-7253.
Contact:
Book Discussion - "The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store: A Novel by James McBride" -
Monday, December 1, 2025
1:30 p.m. sharp after lunch
Book Discussion will start after the lunch - see above listing. Attend either or both.
BOOK: The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store: A Novel by James McBride
Best Book of the Year by NPR/Fresh Air, Washington Post, The New Yorker, & Time Magazine
DATE: December 1st, Monday
TIME: 12:00 PM Noon Lunch followed by 1:30 PM Discussion.
PLACE Dean & Sara’s House
LOCATION: 145223 Squirrel Lane, 5 miles west of Rib Mountain off Hwy N and Hollywood Rd.
Notes from Dean, “Lunch/eat at noon. We will provide a 'make-your-own-sandwich' buffet. BYO preferred drink, otherwise drinks will be provided. Also, bring a small dessert to share. If you'd like, ice cream will be provided, of course! Come for lunch, or discussion, or both! Stay for the discussion, even if you haven't read the book. We'd like to see you! The Book discussion will begin at 1:30, sharp!”
Please RSVP. 715-680-0490 or 715-360-7253.
Contact:
CWN Friday December 5 Dance -
Friday, December 5, 2025
7:00 p.m.
Friday, Friday, December 5, 2025 - Dance at the Moose
Friday DJ Dave Ritland Admission $12 members, $15 non-members "Holiday" Dance Party from 7 to 10 pm.
Contact:
New Years Day Hike / Gather /Dine -
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Events start at 3:00 p.m.
Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center parking lot - Click for Google Maps Map
2419 North Point Dr
Stevens Point WI 54481
10th Annual New Year's Day Walk in the woods, Drinks and Dine Out
Thursday, January 1st, 2026
2:55 p.m. - Where to meet for the walk: Parking Lot of Schmeeckle Reserve, 2419 North Point Drive, Stevens Point.
Everyone interested in this group stroll through a snowy woods on the first day of 2026 should gather in the parking lot a bit before 3:00. We start the walk promptly because although we don't mind walking in the cold, we don't enjoy standing around in the cold! The walk around the lake is approximately one mile on clear, packed trails. Ski poles or walking sticks optional.
Beautiful walk, little to no wind. Walking at a pace that allows for conversations with others. We usually stop and climb the stairs to the tree platform for a group picture.
4:15 p.m. - Where to meet for a drink and a chat: Between the hike at Schmeekle and dinner at Tokyo Steak House many of the walkers and some of the non walkers meet up at Final Score, Bar and Grill. Address: 908 Maria Drive, Stevens Point.
4:45 p.m. - If you made your reservation and received a confirmation then there will be a chair for you at the Habachi Table at the Tokyo Steak House, 1617 Academy Ave., Stevens Point.
NOTE: Restaurant doors open at 4:30p.m.
Okay, here is the catch.
We have reserved 2 Habachi tables, each table seats 8 comfortably. There is a chance we could squeeze in another person or two. But without your name on the reservation list this year you risk having to sit at a regular table, separate from the group. However, if enough people RSVP early we might be able to reserve a 3rd Hibachi table.
Moral of this email:
We fill up every year. Best to RSVP NOW. Call or text Deb at 715-344-3402. Be sure you get a confirmation phone call or text in return.
Don't miss out on a great long running tradition to start the New Year with friends, laughter and FIRE!
Contact:
CWN Dance Friday January 2, 2026 -
Friday, January 2, 2026
7:00 p.m.
Friday, Friday, January 2, 2026 - Dance at the Moose
Friday DJ Ed Klein Admission $12 members, $15 non-members "Let the celebration continue" Dance Party from 7 to 10 pm.
Contact:
Wednesday Night Moderate Pace Biking -
See you in 2026 - Every Wednesday May 6 through September 30 - Weather Permitting
Meet at 5:30 P.M., ride at 5:45 P.M.
Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center parking lot - Click for Google Maps Map
2419 North Point Dr
Stevens Point WI 54481
Bike the Green Circle Trail
CWN members and their guests will enjoy beautiful scenery, great exercise, and a chance to explore new routes with fellow bikers.
Wednesdays, May 7 through September 24 – 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
It is time to make reservations for camping at Musky Lake in the Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest with your CWN friends. Most of the activities will take place over the weekend of August 14-16, but several of us will be there earlier in the week with fun in mind. Whether you are a camper or just want to stop in for a day or two (Motel it!), we’ll be sharing a couple of group meals, biking the wonderful Heart of Vilas County Bike Trails, talking around the campfire, playing games, kayaking area waters, and possibly discussing a book.
More complete plans will be sent out in the CWN newsletter as we get closer to the date, but sites go fast, so book now.
https://wisconsin.goingtocamp.com/
For CWN members and their invited guests.
Hosts: Sara Bredesen 715-360-7253 or Floyd Ensenbach 715-680-1304.
Contact:
Camp Etc at Peninsula Park -
Friday to Sunday, Sept., 11-13, 2026
Friday, February 28 at the Moose
Time: 6:30 p.m. (preceding the CWN Dance - also at the Moose).
This short meeting is open to the general membership, all are welcome.
Take this opportunity to hear a report on CWN finances.
You may also vote for the 2025 CWN Board members.
It is your chance to ask questions or make comments directly to the Board.
Contact:
Historical - 2023 Roving Golfers -
Any day is a good day for golf.
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 - Dance Lesson -
Friday, April 26, 2024 $5.00 Dance Lesson 6:15 to 6:45
6:15 p.m.
This is approximately three hours of paddling on a very popular Central Wisconsin River east/northeast of Wausau in the Ringle area.
It is an easy-to-moderate challenge through small riffles and rock gardens from the put-in on Club House Road to a really nice take-out on Ross Avenue in Weston. Water is generally shallow and clear, except after heavy rains. (It is unlikely this time of year, but if the water level rises too high for safety, we’ll notify everyone.)
We want to be on the water by noon, so be ready to shuttle at 11:30 a.m.
The put-in is a gravel parking area at the Eau Claire River crossing on Club House Road, Ringle. Directions: Hwy 29 E from Wausau to the Hwy J exit north, then right (east) on Schofield Ave/JJ/Ringle Ave for 3.9 miles, then left (north) on Club House Rd to the river. (Google Map does a good job of finding Club House Road, Ringle, WI, and showing the river crossing, if you like visuals.)
No dine out.
Note that there are no outhouses at the put-in. Bring water shoes, snacks, fluids and a life jacket.
If you do not have a kayak and want to paddle, contact Sara Bredesen 715-360-7253 or Dean Julian 715-680-0490. We have loaners.
RSVP RSVP by Wednesday, May 28 to either Dean or Sara at the numbers above.
Contact:
History - Event in Bevent - music, dancing, food, games -
Saturday, June 28, 2025
8:00pm - Midnight
Join Jesse & Jean, Mike and Kim Miller at the Annual Event in Bevent Saturday evening June 28th.
From 8:00pm - Midnight the band Whiskey & Lace will be featured.
Whiskey & Lace is a High energy band from Central Wisconsin playing the best country music from the 90s and today, mixed with popular pop, and rock hits from the 90's and today.
The annual "Event in Bevent" will be held at St. Ladislaus Parish in Bevent, Wisconsin, on June 28th. The event will feature a variety of activities, including music, dancing, food, games, and raffles.
St. Ladislaus Parish is located in Bevent, WI (173141 State Hwy 153). Take the Central Wisconsin Airport exit 179 off highway 39/51 and towards the airport on Highway 153. Drive east 15 miles on HWY 153. The church is located near the intersection of Highway 153 and county highway Y.
Hope to see you there for a fun evening with friends. Thanks
Contact: Mike Miller
(715) 693-1650
History CWN Annual Picnic at Luke's cabin on Lake DuBay -
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
2:00 p.m.
CWN Door County Fall Campout --September 5-7, 2025
Location: Peninsula
State Park
Entrance near 4020 Hwy 42, Fish Creek, WI 54212
Site 359 in Tennison Bay Campground will be our gathering
place for most group activities. Members camping anywhere in the park or in
motels/cabins nearby are welcome to join us for all group events!
Events:
Friday
Chili Dump 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at site 401.
Please bring chili to add to the pot as well as one item
(cheese, crackers, fruit, veggies, dessert, etc.) to share. Also, due to a
shortage of dishwashers, please bring your own dishes and silverware!
Bonfire at 7:30 p.m. at site 359 .
Saturday
Bike Ride 10:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Enjoy the great park trails. Go at your own pace, shorten
the ride, or follow the leader.
Lunch at Julie's Park Cafe 12:30 p.m.
Address: 4020 Hwy 42 Fish Creek, WI 4251
Please arrive on
time, so we can be seated together!
Bonfire 8:00 p.m. at site 359.
Sunday
Gathering for a BYOF breakfast?Group hike? Another bike ride? Shopping? Sightseeing?
Cost: State Park sticker for vehicle and camping site fee.
Contact: Mary Radel at 715-46728 or mreadel3@gmail.com.
Contact:
Historical - 2023 POTLUCK DINNER and WAUPACA CHAIN O’ LAKES FALL COLOR CRUISE -
Saturday September 30, 2023
4:15 p.m.
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.
POTLUCKDINNER:
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.
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
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
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.
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
