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all CWN events are postponed until future notice

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all CWN events are postponed until future notice

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CWN President's Letter -
March 2020

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Stevens Point, WI

Central Wisconsin Network, Inc. (CWN) - Newsletter
5410 Woodland Street
Stevens Point, WI 54482

Bringing Singles Together

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The Prez Says --

“Single and looking for something to do?”.

Hope this message finds everyone well if not bored. As you've probably guessed, all CWN events are postponed until future notice due to COVID-19 concerns and governmental guidelines. We are looking forward to the time when we'll be able to get together once again. In the meantime, relax, sit tight, take a walk, read that book you've been meaning to and, stay healthy! We'll get through this together.

The 2020 CWN Board of Directors elected the following as Officers at their organizations meeting held Tuesday, February 25, 2020.

President - Joe Tylka

Vice President and Secretary - Sara Bredesen

Treasurer - Dave Stepanik

Tentative dates for the CWN Dances for the summer are June 27, July 18 and August 22. Save the dates, they will be finalized shortly.

Thanks to all for your attendance at events and thank you to many people for all the work to make the events possible.

Joe

Say yes to adventure.

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

2020 CWN Dances - Full Schedule -
Dances are on Saturdays, except December 31

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Stevens Point, WI

2020 CWN Dance Schedule

Locations:

Moose Family Center - 1025 Second Street North, Stevens Point

Ashley Ballroom - 2297 County Rd X, Mosinee, WI 54455 - 14 minutes north of Stevens Point

Dancing from 7 p.m to 11 p.m.
Admission - $12 for CWN Members --- $15 for non-members

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Dance dates for 2020

January 11, 2020 - Moose

February 15, 2020 - Moose

March 14, 2020 - Moose - Saint Patrick's Celebration

cancelled - April 18, 2020 - Moose - April Fools Dance

May 16, 2020 - Moose

tentative June 27, 2020 - Moose

tentative July 18, 2020 - Moose

tentative August 22, 2020 - Moose

September ??, 2020 - TBD

October ??, 2020 - - Halloween - Costumes encouraged but not required - TBD

November ??, 2020 - TBD

December ??, 2020 - TBD

December 31, 2020 - Thursday - New Year's Eve - Moose

Contact:

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

*Please contact the Social Committee if you want to reserve a date or plan an event.

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

Cribbage anyone? -
If there are enough interested members, we’ll plan a place and time to shuffle and “ peg “ …….

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Cribbage anyone ?

“ Fifteen two, fifteen four ….” “ Nobs & nibs “ “ GO “

If that sounds familiar, you just might know how to play cribbage. If there are CWN members interested in getting together for some Cribbage games, please contact Christine by email (preferably) cneidlei@uwsp.edu or by phone 715-341-7238.

If there are enough interested members, we’ll plan a place and time to shuffle and “ peg “ …….

Contact: Christine by email (preferably) cneidlei@uwsp.edu or by phone 715-341-7238.

Weekly Social Hour for Singles at the Charcoal Grill -
Every Thursday
5:30 p.m

Charcoal Grill - Click for Google Maps Map
190 Crossroads Drive
Plover, WI

Let's meet at Charcoal Grill for laughter, food and drink!

WEEKLY SOCIAL HOUR: 5:30 TO 7:30 PM.

Welcome! Please join us for laughter and camaraderie. We will be meeting at the tables in the northeast corner of the bar. Tell the restaurant host you are with "The Singles". We're typically there until 7:00. Bring your ideas for fun activities, and enjoy our Thursday night get-togethers.

Contact:

Social Committee Planning and Coffee -

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Stevens Point WI

Do you have any ideas for activities and want help in planning or would you like someone to co-host with you? Contact Deb, from our social committee , at debzura@att.net, 715-344-3402.

Contact: Deb Purucker
Deb at 715-344-3402 or debzura@att.net

Dine Out at PJ's SentryWorld -
Saturday, February 29, 2020
5:30 p.m.

PJ's at SentryWorld - Click for Google Maps Map
601 N Michigan ave
Stevens Point WI

Join us Saturday, February 29 for dinner, a play, or both! We’ll begin with a 5:30 dinner at PJ’s SentryWorld Restaurant, 601 N Michigan Ave. Stevens Point. From there, we’ll proceed to the Studio Theater at UWSP for the 7:30 Production of “Sense and Sensibility”. Please RSVP to joetylka@yahoo.com by February 26 for dinner reservations

Contact: Joe

Sense and Sensibility play @ UWSP -
Saturday, February 29, 2020
7:15 p.m.

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

Join us Saturday, February 29 for dinner, a play, or both!Join us Saturday, February 29 for dinner, a play, or both!

We’ll begin with a 5:30 dinner at PJ’s SentryWorld Restaurant, 601 N Michigan Ave. Stevens Point. From there, we’ll proceed to the Studio Theater at UWSP for the 7:30 Production of “Sense and Sensibility”. We will meet just outside the theater.

SENSE AND SENSIBILITY

When reputation is everything, how do you follow your heart? A modern twist on the Jane Austen classic!

Based on a novel by Jane Austen. Adapted by Kate Hammill. Guest Director Jessica Lanius.

A playful new adaption of Jane Austen's beloved novel following the fortunes (and misfortunes) of the Dashwood sisters -- sensible Elinor and hypersensitive Marianne -- after their father's sudden death leaves them financially destitute and socially vulnerable. Set in gossipy late 18th-century England, with a fresh female voice, the play is full of humor emotional depth, and bold theatricality.

Please RSVP to joetylka@yahoo.com by February 26 for dinner reservations. Seating will be limited and is not assigned so ticket purchase can be on your own. Tickets can be purchased on the UWSP Box Office website. https://uwsptickets.universitytickets.com/w/. Cost is $26 or $23 senior. Hope to see you there!

Contact: Joe

Swing City Dance Band -
Tuesday, March 3 , 2020
7:30 P.M.

Wausua Elks Club - Click for Google Maps Map
414 Scott Street
Wausau WI

Music of THE BIG BAND ERA

Free --- No cover charge

The 17-member Swing City Dance Band performs on the first Tuesday of each month (except June, July, August) from 7:30 to 9:30 at the Elks Club in Wausau, 414 Scott Street, Wausau, ( just off the 400 block in downtown Wausau).

The band is terrific! This is a public event which CWN members regularly attend.

Contact: Deb 715-344-3402

Lead My Walk - a 30 to 40 minute stroll -
Wednesdays starting March 4
5:30 p.m.

Start at Perkins Restaurant - Click for Google Maps Map
143 Division St
Stevens Point WI 54481

Lead My Walk

(Each Wednesday will be a different 30-40 minute stroll with options to extend the evening.)

Option: to extend the evening, stay for dinner at Perkins
Another Option: 7:00 p.m. movie at Roger’s Cinema, just down the street
Members will be encouraged to plan and lead a future walk.

Contact: RSVP to Deb - 715-344-3402 or debzura@att.net

Dance Lessons -
March lessons cancelled Sundays Starting March 8, 2020

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

March lessons cancelled

Late Winter/Early Spring 2020 Dance Lessons.

Dance Lessons with Dale begin on March 8th!

Intro to Cha Cha for Beginners. Beginning Salsa for Intermediates.
Please note: Due to scheduling conflicts, our dance lesson dates have changed.

New Dates: Sundays March 8, 15, and 22. April 5 and 19. No lesson March 29 and Easter (April 12).
Location: Family Moose Center, 1025 Second St. North, Stevens Point

Times:
Intermediates- 4:00-5:00 p.m. We will begin with the basics of Salsa and progress to intermediate moves.
Beginners- 5:30-6:30 p.m. Beginning Cha Cha
Mixer/Practice for all levels- 5:00-5:30 p.m.

Cost:
Members- $10 for each lesson or $45 for all 5
Non-members- $12 per lesson or $55 for all 5

Contact: Mary Readel 715-446-2728 or mreadel3@gmail.com

Swing Doctors Band @ Springville Sports Bar / Memories -
Thursday, March 12 , 2020
7 to 9 p.m.

Springville Sports Bar/Memories - Click for Google Maps Map
2811 Plover Springs Dr
Plover, WI

Enjoy the music of THE SWING DOCTORS at Memories

Do you know where your CWN friends are?! They just might be a Memories tonight!
This 17 piece jazz band plays from 7 to 9 p.m.on the 2nd Thursday of each month for your listening and dancing pleasure.
Can’t dance, you say? Not to worry, sit and visit. We would also be happy to show you a few steps!

CWN – Where the Socializing Begins!

No cover charge! But if you enjoy the music tips are much appreciated.

Contact:

St. Pat's Dine Out at the Moose -
Saturday March 14, 2020
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

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

A Special St. Pat's Dinner on March 14, 2020 at the Moose.

The dance will be preceded by a corned beef and cabbage dinner for $9.00 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. RSVP dinner reservations to Kathleen Daley with name and phone number by text at 608-572-1332 or voicemail at 715-258-6552 by March 10th.

Contact: Kathleen

CWN March 14 , 2020 Dance -
Cancelled Saturday, March 14, 2020
7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

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

Cancelled CWN Dance

Saturday, March 14 , 2020 at the Moose -- DJ Ed Klein

Admission - $12 for CWN Members --- $15 for non-members

Contact:

$5 Movie Night -
Tuesday, March 17 , 2020
early evening

A movie theater in Stevens Point - Click for Google Maps Map

Stevens Point, WI 54481

Movie Night Out

Join Carolyn Sauer and Tim McKnight for an evening at the movies.
When: Tuesday, March 17
(Tuesday is $5 night.)
Place: One of the Steven Point cinemas
Time: To be determined by the interested parties.

Contact Carolyn in advance at 715-544-0493. Together we will decide which movie is of interest and what show time works best.

Contact: Carolyn at 715-544-0493

CWN Board Meeting -
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
6:00 p.m.

Emy J's - Click for Google Maps Map
1009 1st St
Stevens Point WI 54481

CWN Board of Directors Meeting

Come participate or observe the board in action.

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

Contact: Joe Tylka at 715-321-2999

Dine Out at Meyer's Landing -
Friday, March 27, 2020
6:00 p.m.

Meyer's Landing - Click for Google Maps Map
1770 WI-34
Mosinee WI 54455

Dine Out at Meyer's Landing before the Book Club.

Contact: RSVP Joe at 715-321-2999 or joetylka@yahoo.com

Book Club Member Meeting, Discussion, and Desert -
Friday, March 27, 2020
8:00 p.m.

Joe Tylka's House - Click for Google Maps Map
4591 N DuBay Dr
Mosinee WI

Preceded by a dine out at Meyers Landing - See separate listing.

Book Discussion
8 p.m. hosted by Joe Tylka at his house

Co-Host: TBD

Book Selection: Drowning Ruth by Christina Schwartz

Discussion Leader: TBD

Next Book: Lilac Girls by Martha Paul Kelley

Then : Educated by Tara Westover

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CWN members and their guests welcomed.

Contact: RSVP to Joe - 715-321-2999 or joetylka@yahoo.com

Camping At Fire Fly Lake -
Friday, August 7, 2020

Fire Fly Lake Campground - Click for Google Maps Map
10269 County Hwy N
Boulder Junction WI 54512

SAVE THE DATE FOR Additional 2020 CAMPING

After a very successful first-time camping weekend in the Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest this year (2019), those who took part asked to have it repeated but possibly with a few extras…like hot showers!

For 2020, save the weekend of Aug. 7-9 for another camp out. We will be going to Firefly Lake Campground where there are hot showers and running water at a central building and pit toilets/hand pumps if you choose. There are no electric hookups in any of the sites.

(https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/StateForests/nhal/documents/FireflyLake.pdf).

Firefly has both reservable and drop-in sites. Your hosts (Floyd and Sara) will be roughly near sites 269/270, if you want to find a place close to the action. Reservations through WI DNR can be made up to 11 months in advance of the camping start date at https://wisconsin.goingtocamp.com/. This campground usually has open sites, but it is popular in August, so think about reserving early for the best locations.

Contact: questions to: Sara at 715-360-7253 or stbrede@gmail.com or Floyd at 715-680-1304 or floydkayakk@frontier.com.

Door County Weekend -
September 11-13, 2020

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Fish Creek WI

September 11-13, 2020 - 99th Annual Door County Weekend; biking, golf, camp or motel, Peninsula State Park - details will be announced in July

Contact:

CWN New Years Eve Dance -
Thursday , December 31, 2020
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Moose Faminly Center - Click for Google Maps Map
1025 2nd Street North
Stevens Point WI 54481

Thursday , December 31, 2020 - New Year's Eve - Moose

Contact:

Dining Options -

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Dining Options available to Members ---

- every Thursday at the Charcoal Grill - see Weekly Social Hour
- some Sunday afternoons - see Golf
- at Springville Bar - see Social at Memories
- every Wednesday after biking - see Biking
- informal dine outs after dances
- official Dine Outs
- the Cruise
- CWN Annual Picnic

Contact:

Downhill Skiing - Granite Peak - Wausau -
Wednesday nights starting in January 2020?
6:00 P.M. or come early to ski more

Granite Peak - Click for Google Maps Map
3605 N Mountain Rd
Wausaau, WI 54402

CWN is considering a possible 2020 skiing season.

Contact Al if you are interested in skiing starting up for 2020.

If you are planning to ski, you MUST reserve with Al ahead of time.

Wednesday Night - Downhill Skiing – Granite Peak -3605 N Mountain Rd, Wausau, WI 54402

CWN Ski Night at Granite Peak Ski Resort in Rib Mountain. Wednesdays of each winter month, we will meet at the Old Chalet next to the bar at 6:00 PM, be ready to ski by 6:15 p.m.

So purchase your ticket and if necessary pick up your rentals before meeting the group at 6:00 PM.

We usually ski for about an hour, take a break to socialize and then back out for skiing.
Come join in the winter fun, socialize and get plenty of exercise!

Be sure to call Al ahead of time so he will be there and will know to look for you.

Contact: RSVP to Al Hlavachek at 715-571-5439 and he will be there to look for you

CWN Roving Golfers -

Every other Sunday afternoon - April through October weather permitting

Central Wisconsin Golf Courses - Click for Google Maps Map

54481

Golf is done for the season. See you Spring 2020.

The Roving Golfers travel to golf courses all over Central Wisconsin to play golf Sunday afternoons or other special days, then have a dine-out at a local spot or pot luck at a golfer’s home. We often have non-golfers join us for the dining. All levels of golfers can join in the fun. Guests are always welcomed. If you would like to host an outing, have any general questions, or want to be added to the Roving Golfers’ email list let Randy know. He can be reached at smith1640@gmail.com or 715-252-4672 after 10 a.m

Arrangements for the individual outings are made by the host. Other dates are possible, last year we arranged some shorter notice weekend and weekday golf.

Contact: Randy at smith1640@gmail.com or 715-252-4672 after 10 a.m.

Bike the Green Circle Trails -
Every Wednesday, May 1 through September 25
5:00 p.m.

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

Biking is done for the season. Join us in May 2020.

Bike the Green Circle Trail -- Enjoy beautiful scenery, great exercise, and a chance to explore new routes with fellow bikers.

Wednesdays, May 1st through September 25th – Weather Permitting

Meet at 5:30 p.m.; Depart promptly at 5:45 p.m.

Location: Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center Parking Lot at 2419 North Point Drive, Stevens Point.
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!

Members and their guests welcomed.

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