Sojourn Connections
Current Goal: opportunity to connect with friends once a month

Friday, February 21 - Bingo For The Arts
Play BINGO with your friends for a good cause! Admission is $20 and all proceeds benefit the Whitewater Arts Alliance.
I'll be arriving at 5:00pm when the doors open, and I'll hang out all night.
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Who: Open to anyone. Please register through the WAA website at whitewaterarts.org, or at the Cultural Arts Center during regular gallery hours. They will accept walk-ins - but it would be good to register so they have an idea of number of people to expect.
What: Bingo For The Arts
Where: Community Engagement Center, 1260 West Main St, Whitewater, WI (next to Walmart), Rooms 108 & 109. Accessible. Free parking available - front and back and side of building.
When: Friday, February 21, 2025. Doors open 5pm. Bingo 6-9pm.
Why: Community-building, fundraising, friendship.

Saturday, March 8 - Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast
​Eat pancakes with your friends for a good cause! Recommended donation is $7 (minimum) and all proceeds go to Kiwanis Whitewater Breakfast Club.
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Who: Open to anyone. I'll be arriving at 7:30am and stay as long as there are friends to visit with.
What: Pancake breakfast
Where: Downtown Armory, 146 W. North St, Whitewater, WI. Accessible. Free parking available.
When: Saturday, March 8, 2025. 6:30-11:00am
Why: Community-building, fundraising, friendship.

Saturday, April 5 or 12 or both - (TBD) - Game Night
​Play games with your friends for no good reason!! Bring your favorite games and snacks and beverages, and all proceeds go to each other.
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Who: Open to anyone. Doors open 5pm - we'll play until I kick everyone out to go to sleep
What: Game night. Card games, board games
Where: Probably my house - may change depending on RSVP's. Whitewater, WI. Accessible. Free parking available.
When: Friday, April 5, 2025, 5:00 - ? pm
Why: Community-building, laughter, friendship.

Saturday, May 10, 2025 (still finalizing) - Mike Bench Dedication at YMCA Camp Benson
Honor "Mountain" Mike Rule at YMCA Camp Benson by taking part in a bench dedication ceremony. (Bench in Mike's honor made possible by donations to the Mountain Mike Memorial Fund.)
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Who: Open to anyone.
What: Mountain Mike Bench Dedication during Family Camp Weekend
Where: YMCA Camp Benson, 16355 Scenic Palisades Rd, Mount Carroll, IL 61053
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When: (TBD) Might be: Saturday, May 10, 2025 at ____
Why: Community-building, remembrance, friendship.
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Saturday, June 28, 2025 - Loew Strong Bike Ride
Go for a nice and easy 5.6 mile Family Bike Ride in beautiful northern woods of Wisconsin. (Or choose a longer distance - routes include 5.6 mile, 13 mile, 25 mile, 50 mile, 77 mile and 100 mile courses.) All proceeds benefit the Greater Marinette-Menominee YMCA.
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Who: Open to anyone. Learn more & register at https://mmymca.org/leowstrong-bike-ride
What: Biking together, then lunch after, then milkshakes at Micky's BBQ :)
Where: Starting location is the Greater Marinette-Menominee YMCA, 1600 West Drive, Menominee, Michigan, 49858
When: Saturday, June 28, 2025. Check-in & packet pick-up available the night before or early Saturday morning. Start time depends on your ride distance: 7:30am start for 5.6, 13, 25 and 50. 6:30am start for 77 and 100.
Why: Community-building, exercise, friendship.

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 - Random Tuesday Beach Day
Gather at Ottawa Lake State Recreation Area to swim, canoe, kayak or just hang out at the beach. Bring your own everything. Vehicle admission passes required - annual or daily. Info here: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/admission
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Who: Open to anyone.
What: Day of fun with friends at Ottawa Lake.
Where: Ottawa Lake State Recreation Area, S59 W36530 County ZZ, Dousman, WI 53118
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When: (TBD) Might be: Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at ____
Why: Community-building, outside time, friendship.

Saturday, August 23, 2025 - Mike Bench Dedication at Phantom Lake YMCA Camp
Honor "Mountain" Mike Rule at Phantom Lake YMCA Camp by taking part in a bench dedication ceremony. (Bench in Mike's honor made possible by donations to the Mountain Mike Memorial Fund.)
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Who: Open to anyone.
What: Mountain Mike Bench Dedication during Phantom Lake Alumni event
Where: Phantom Lake YMCA Camp, S110W30240 YMCA Camp Road, Mukwonago, WI 53190
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When: (TBD) Might be: Saturday, August 23, 2025 at ____
Why: Community-building, remembrance, friendship.

Friday, September 19, 2025 - Bingo For the Arts
Play BINGO with your friends for a good cause! Admission is $20 and all proceeds benefit the Whitewater Arts Alliance.
I'll be arriving at 5:00pm when the doors open, and I'll hang out all night.
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Who: Open to anyone. Please register through the WAA website at whitewaterarts.org, or at the Cultural Arts Center during regular gallery hours. They will accept walk-ins - but it would be good to register so they have an idea of number of people to expect.
What: Bingo For The Arts
Where: Community Engagement Center, 1260 West Main St, Whitewater, WI (next to Walmart), Rooms 108 & 109. Accessible. Free parking available - front and back and side of building.
When: Friday, September 19, 2025. Doors open 5pm. Bingo 6-9pm.
Why: Community-building, fundraising, friendship.