-ING Group Details

ExplorING Group Information

Group lead: Tom Swartz

• Meet at St Clair Cine 10 Lot in Fairview Heights on Saturday AM

• RSVP on Thursday before the event

• Convoy to various points of interest

• Write-ups of itinerary and feature locations published in advance

• Usually includes an inexpensive lunch and/or snack

• Children and friends welcome to come along

• Roughly 9-10 ExplorING trips are planned

• Return to Fairview Heights lot in early-to-mid afternoon

• Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/skylineexplorers) will provide additional information and pictures

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DefendING Group Information

Group lead: Dan Matarazzo

• Self-defense training

• Meet at Taylor’s Academy of Dance at Lakepoint Centre in O’Fallon on Saturday afternoons

• Need at least 6 people to sign up

• Adults welcome, also high schoolers when accompanied by a parent member

• No previous experience needed, OK if you have physical limitations

• Dress comfortable

• Nominal fee for printed handouts

• 1st meeting on June 10

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PlaygroundING Group Information

Group lead: Kaci Alexander

• Playground play for kids accompanied by an adult

• Social time for adults/parents

• indicate your availability on weekdays/weekends

• Playground location will be local and will vary to enjoy variety

 

Operation Christmas Child (OCC) SewING Group Information

Group lead: Nancy Kanizar

• Meet at Skyline or Host Home on Tuesday Evenings

• Idea Originated from Community Group's OCC Box Packing  

• Group Committed to Sewing Reusable Feminine Sanitary Products for Inclusion in OCC Boxes for Older Girls 

• No Experience Needed

• Group will Cut Materials with Pattern, Assemble/Sew, Hand Sew on Snap Closures

• Group May Collect Materials (Flannel, Towels)

• Group Will Also Create Small Storage Bags

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SoftballING Group Information

Group lead: Jeff Roth

• Regular softball games on Tuesday nights

• Only a few games left

• Group may be full, but OK to inquire if interested

 

Women's SocializING Group Information

Group leads: Sheena Langhauser & Angela Northcutt​

• Girls' day/girls' night out!

• 5-6 meetups thru the summer for women to gather for a fun outing

• Possibilities include: dinner and a movie, painting party, lunch and shopping, botanical gardens and a meal together; game night

• Some will be close to O'Fallon while some may involve short distance travel/carpool

 

FellowshipING by the Fire Group Information

Group lead: Dennis Wagner

• Wednesdays 6:30PM at Skyline

• Discussion topics, Q&A, and sharing

• Short devotional

• Circle around blazing fire

• Snacks and beverages

• OK to bring a friend (or two)

• Dress casual

 

ServING Group Information

Group lead: Joanie & David Ranz

• Service projects to individuals, families, etc.

• May not meet weekly

• Driven by needs and opportunities

• More details forthcoming

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BowlING Group Information

Group lead: Tom Swartz

• Meet at St Clair Bowl in Fairview Heights at 6:30PM

• Social, non-competitive

• Mondays or Thursdays; in your signup, indicate your availability for either or both days

• 2 games plus snacks/drinks

• Discounted rate offered ($2 per game, $2 for rental shoes if you lack them)

• Looking for a co-leader

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BikING Group Information

Group lead: Shem Hernandez

• Short bicycle trips in local area

• Please indicate your availability on weekdays/nights and weekends

• BikING days will be determined from responses

• Looking for a co-leader

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CreatING Group Information

Group leads: Jenni Swartz & Debi Carle

• Meet twice a month at Skyline, possibly Sunday evenings

• Men and women welcome

• Gather, explore, and create fun and interesting crafts, wares, notions, etc.

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WalkING Group information

Group lead: Nancy Kanizar - looking for co-leads to alternate

• Meet at the O'Fallon Sports Park Pavillion Early Saturday AM (7:30 or 8:00 - Time TBD) 

• Walk the 2.1 Mile Walking Path

• Enjoy a Short Devotional or Time of Prayer Together

• Bring Water and a Towel to Sit on Afterwards!

• Wear Sunscreen/Wear a Hat, As Needed!

• All Walkers Welcome! Speedy/Leisurely/Stroller Pushers/Wagon Pullers

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MommING Group Information

Group lead: Johanna Zerrusen

• Take our children/grandchildren on an adventure

• Every 2 weeks

• Zoo, Children’s Museum, Pool, Lunch in the Park, etc.

• Saturday mid-morning into early afternoon

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Prayer-WalkING Group Information

Group lead: Kay Stocksdale

• Friday evenings at 6:30 PM

• For Adults, Families, Youth

• Prayers and Thanks at the Stocksdale's home

• Drive to a different designated public location to continue with prayer

• Snacks/treats afterwards

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Children's Art and CookING Group Information

Group lead: Kay Stocksdale

• 1st/3rd Wednesday 10 AM - 1 PM

• Children roughly 6-12 Years Old

• Give Mom a break during the summer

• Looking for co-leader

• More details forthcoming