Blackhawk Affinity Groups (BAG’s)… Enjoying Life Together! Are you looking for a way to connect around Blackhawk? Would you like to get to know other people who enjoy some of the same kinds of things you do? A BAG (Blackhawk Affinity Group) could be for you! A BAG is simply an organized opportunity to meet others who enjoy the same stuff. ANYONE can participate - BAGs welcome friends, neighbors, and acquaintances. Below, you'll find a list of current BAGs along with contact info for the Point person of the group. If your particular area of interest is not on the list, consider starting a BAG of your own! For more information on starting a BAG, see the “Check It Out” box to the right. Adventure Group for Men I call you forth from your lazyboys and from your lawnmowers to accept a challenge certain to be fun and inspiring! The Nature Conservancy of Wisconsin has set aside about 23 sites around southern Wisconsin that it protects and maintains as natural and primitive as possible. While open to the public most are not well known and many are not too easily accessible. Each requires a different amount of time commitment, to travel and hike back into, but none that can't be done in a short to long Saturday morning. I would like to extend an invitation to all men of Blackhawk and their male friends (and sons) to join me in an 18 month goal of visiting all of these spots; to experience some of these in all of our four beautiful seasons. More information
Contact: Steve Fine Asian American Huddle Group - NEW We will meet monthly at a home or at church depending upon the size of the group.This group is for Asian Americans who come to Blackhawk Church or are exploring Blackhawk and would like to meet each other on a regular basis for friendship building. We are singles and married, men and women of all age groups. What we do depends on the preferences of the group.
Contact: Shere-Ling Kraus-Yao Basketry All levels welcome, beginner to advanced! Join us in weaving a napkin, newspaper or Easter basket. Or come and check out all the possibilities. Flexible meeting times - day, evening or weekend.
Contact: Kathy Karklus Bike for Fun Casual bicycle rides, third Saturday of the month, May through October, for all ages.
Contact: Joe Bertalan Card and Box Games A group of adults (non-smokers) meeting monthly (or as there is interest) in a home or coffee-shop setting to play card/box games, e.g. canasta, rummy, SORRY, Parchesi, etc. We meet on Fridays or Saturdays. Contact: Mary Manthey Chick Flicks A group of women watching movies they enjoy and eating snacks. Meets the second Wednesday of each month, at 6 pm at Irina's house. Contact: Irina Shpigelman Gourmet Cooks Challenging dishes shared in homes. We will meet about once a month. The dinners are open to couples, singles, anyone who likes to cook, and of course, eat! Menus are selected by the host(s) and everyone is assigned a recipe to bring, with the hosts preparing the main dish. For those who enjoy taking on some more challenging dishes in the kitchen and planning more complex menus - not just your everyday type of fare. Contact: Rachel Cambray Guitar Group for Men - NEW! A group for men who would like to learn the guitar together playing folk, bluegrass, praise and worship, and old time gospel music. No music reading needed as we will use tabulature. Finger picking and flat picking styles will be used. Beginners, novices, and intermediates are welcome. We aim to bring glory to God through fellowship in Jesus, learning better how to connect with Christ-followers and non-Christians through the power of song as we develop into men sharpening other men in Christian fellowship.
Contact: Jim Southard Improvisational Comedy Please contact Dan Bielinski for schedule information. More information
Contact: Dan Bielinski Male Chorus The Male Chorus BAG is meeting Monday nights at 7:00 pm at church. We have had about 16 to 20 men participating, and have sung at various venues in the greater Madison area. We welcome any men who like to sing. Having a fantastic voice is not a pre-requisite. We have great fellowship in a very non-threatening environment. Interested men should feel free to come and "test the water" before making a commitment. Cost is free. Contact: Robert Ames (836-1323) Martial Arts Movies For martial arts enthusiasts, or people who just like martial arts movies. Get together at members' homes to watch a martial arts movie and eat snacks, approximately monthly.
Contact: Ryan Plender Men's Christian Discussion Group This group meets once a month at the church. Join us for fellowship and spirited discussion as we mainly center on book discussions but also on other relevant discussion material, such as DVDs, CDs, news headlines, and internet websites and blogs. Contact: Don Burr Motorcycle Rides We are a group of Blackhawk couples and singles who ride cycles together one to two times a month May through October. Rides vary from a few hours to a weekend trip. Please fill out this waiver and bring it along with you the first time you ride with us each year. Contact: Barbara Zuhlke Photography We meet the 4th Saturday of the month, locations rotate around Madison. Just a group of folks wanting to better themselves at photography and share information/help each other out and go out and take pictures! All ages, levels, digital or film. More info Contact: Steve Salt Ping-Pong - NEW! Enjoy playing Ping-Pong? Then come and play with others in this fun sport! This BAG meets twice a month in The Underground at Blackhawk Church. We play with a "handicap" system, so even "pros" can be challenged by the playing of us mere mortals. In addition to "league play", we also offer occasional workshops to improve your game or get people newer to the sport a chance to learn the tricks of the trade. We even have a tournament at year-end. Come have some fun, learn more about the game, challenge and be challenged. Everyone's welcome! NOTE: meeting date/times are still being selected, so let us know your interest and what works best for you! Contact: Bob Braier Sci-Fi - Fiction, Media and Games Share, discuss, view. Meeting times are flexible depending on schedules, but at least once every two weeks. We would either watch a movie or TV episode, or play games. Free-form discussion and consumption of snacks will also take place.
Contact: Shi-Hsia Hwa Scrap-booking, Stamping & Table-top Crafts 3rd Monday at church. we meet from 6:30 until Midnight - come and go as your schedule allows.
Feel free to bring a friend.
Contact: Wendy Hale Senior Singles A group of men and women age 60 plus. Meets for coffee and conversation at 2 pm on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at Panera on Junction Rd. Contact Norma, 829-1142 or Letty 833-4937 for information. Contact: Norma Dodds Women's Book Group Meets monthly in homes (4th Monday evening)
Contact: Alison Haworth Women's Breakfasts Monthly, Saturday morning, intergenerational (18 and older) time for food, fun, and fellowship.
Contact: Amanda Schumacher Writers Group Meets monthly in members' homes
Contact: Shelley Soceka Interested in starting a new group and becoming a Point Person? |
If you’re interested in starting a new BAG and becoming the Point Person, the first step is to fill out this Interest Form:
Interest Form - MS Word (recommended) or
Interest Form - PDF
If you are the Point Person for an existing BAG and you need to update your group’s information, please complete the BAG Update Form:
Update Form - MS Word (recommended) or
Update Form - PDF
Questions? Contact Carmen Boyd.
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