Other Activities
Family Camp
In late August, families gather for a long, fun weekend of camping and enjoying the outdoors. In years past we would head to the Church of the Brethren camp in Iowa. In recent years we have been renting a group camp at a MN state park. We hike, play cards, fish, enjoy a campfire together, and connect with the natural world.
Book Group
A book group is offered periodically during the school year. It meets weekly to read and discuss books chosen by participants. Recent book selections include The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot; Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life by Barbara Kingsolver; and Eaarth: Making a Life on a Tough New Planet by Bill McKibben. Watch for announcements about future gatherings.
Coffee with the Retirees
A group of retired men meets every Monday for conversation. They usually meet Mondays at 8:30am at Dunn Brothers in Apple Valley. The group is open to anyone who has decided they are really or mostly retired.
Fly Fishing
We have an active group of men and women who fly fish at Open Circle. There is often a group heading to trout streams in the southeast part of the state. Some of them also get together to tie flies. Anyone who wants to learn to fly fish to tie is welcome.
In late August, families gather for a long, fun weekend of camping and enjoying the outdoors. In years past we would head to the Church of the Brethren camp in Iowa. In recent years we have been renting a group camp at a MN state park. We hike, play cards, fish, enjoy a campfire together, and connect with the natural world.
Book Group
A book group is offered periodically during the school year. It meets weekly to read and discuss books chosen by participants. Recent book selections include The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot; Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life by Barbara Kingsolver; and Eaarth: Making a Life on a Tough New Planet by Bill McKibben. Watch for announcements about future gatherings.
Coffee with the Retirees
A group of retired men meets every Monday for conversation. They usually meet Mondays at 8:30am at Dunn Brothers in Apple Valley. The group is open to anyone who has decided they are really or mostly retired.
Fly Fishing
We have an active group of men and women who fly fish at Open Circle. There is often a group heading to trout streams in the southeast part of the state. Some of them also get together to tie flies. Anyone who wants to learn to fly fish to tie is welcome.