One More Chair
There’s always room for more people in One More Chair (OMC), which offers fun gatherings and a chance to meet new people and build friendships. We organize large gatherings open to all several times a year, and many smaller groups meet regularly.
Contact Linda Satorius at linsatorius@gmail.com
Upcoming OMC Events
One More Chair Summer Picnic
August 8 | 5 PM – 8 PM | Brookview Park | Pavillion #200
One More Chair Groups and Activities
Arts + Connection
Play!
3rd Wednesdays, 4:30–6:00 at Plymouth
Play! is a group for people who love the spoken word. Participants may read a playscript or adapted dialogue from various genres (poetry, fiction, narrative, mystery, …). Readers will find community and “play” in performing together and perhaps for others. Members may attend and discuss performances in the Twin Cities. Contact: Erik Steen: steenerik@hotmail.com
Joyful Noise Ukulele Group
1st and 3rd Fridays of the month, 10–11 a.m., at Plymouth
Gather with others to play the ukulele! The focus will be on songs of joy, community, and inspiration. Contact: Jill Nelson: jillary17@comcast.net
Happier Hour: On Zoom
Every Monday at 5 PM
An online group to foster friendship and share lives! We don’t typically plan the conversation but let it flow based on what we heard at church on Sunday, what’s happening in the world, or what’s happening in our lives. It’s a great place to meet others in a relaxed, easy-to-access way. All ages and genders are welcome. Contact: Annie Krishnan at annie.krishnan@gmail.com
Outdoor Recreation
Go Golf
Tuesday mornings in golf season, starting at 8:00 a.m.
This group has existed for a long time but is now under OMC. Gather with other Plymouth Congregational Church adult members and guests for regular golfing at Gross Golf course in NE Minneapolis. Connect with John or Dick to make reservations.
Contact: John Cairns: caijoh@gmail.com; Dick Gerber: jrgerber98@yahoo.com
Church Gardener Group
This group meets as needed.
We have opportunities on weekends or weekday mornings for people of all ages to help keep our church grounds attractive! Work alongside other people and spark new conversations and connections. Sign up through Tom to get the notices of when and what you can do!
Contact: Don Doberstein at ddober50@gmail.com
Games + Books
Duplicate Bridge
1st Tuesday of each month at various locations
OMC Duplicate Bridge welcomes social bridge players who enjoy the challenge of duplicate bridge. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed; no prior duplicate experience is necessary. Games begin at 6:45 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month at Plymouth or in members’ homes.
Contact: Mariana Shulstad: marianarshulstad@gmail.com
Overbooked
1st Wednesday of the month, 3:00–4:30 p.m., at Plymouth
Instead of traditional single-book study, this group is for those who love to read books of their own choosing. Participants will gather to share information about books they have read or are reading.
Contact: Judy Schneebeck jschneebeck@comcast.net
Men’s Book Group
3rd Tuesday of the month, 1–3 p.m., at Plymouth Church
Our readings include fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. We select books and hosts/facilitators for the calendar year each January.
Contact Hal Schneebeck at hschnee95@gmail.com
Women’s Book Group
3rd Wednesday of the month, 1:30–3:00 p.m., at Plymouth
We select fiction and nonfiction books for the next year in December and rotate facilitators.
Contact: Alice Eichholz alice@newtrails.org
Fellowship with Food
Lunch Bunch Group
Last Wednesday of the month, 1 p.m.
This group meets at various restaurants to get to know one another over food. Get your name on this email list for the month’s event. Occasionally, lunch may be paired with another activity.
Contact: Jim Christenson: christensonjim@msn.com
Women’s Breakfast Group
2nd Thursday of the month, 8:30–10:00 a.m., at various locations
This group meets for breakfast and fellowship. Our location rotates between members’ homes and area restaurants. Add your name to the email list to be in the know!
Contact: Sue Specker: sue@specker.com
Men’s Breakfast Group
1st Monday and 2nd Wednesday of the month, 8:00 a.m.
This group offers two different days and venues. Attendance at one or both breakfasts regularly or occasionally is welcome. On the first Monday of the month, breakfast is at The Egg & I, 2550 University Ave. W. (University & Hwy 280). On the second Wednesday of the month, breakfast is at The Lowry, 212 Hennepin Ave. S. There is always room for one more chair for breakfast!
Contact: Jim Christenson: christensonjim@msn.com