The "Bunch" is a group of couples, individuals, and families with common interests in outdoor activities, music, theatre, and food. We get together about once a month to go hiking, skiing, canoeing, camping, biking (as the season dictates), or to attend a concert or theatre performance. Below are a few photos from recent Bunch activities, and the schedule for 2009-2010.
Sept 2011 - Sept 2012 Schedule
Canoeing the Brule River in Northern Wisconsin
Camping
Canoeing in the Boundary Waters area in northern Minnesota
Winter retreat at Tamarack
Winter retreat at Tamarack
Winter hiking near Minocqua
Cooking dinner for the homeless shelter.
Our schedule for Sept 2011 - Sept 2012:
| Date | Event | Organizer |
| Sun, Sept. 11, 6 pm | “Taming of the Shrew”, APT (picnic on grounds at 4:30 pm) | Vern & Sylvia Lowell |
| Fri, Oct. 7, 8 pm |
“Sweet Honey in the Rock”, WI Union Theatre (dinner on State St. prior to performance) |
Gil and Nancy Emmert |
| Thur, Nov. 17 | Cook and serve dinner for the Homeless Shelter | Cheryl Castillo & Sylvia Lowell |
| Fri, Dec. 9, 7 pm | Wisconsin
Chamber Orchestra and Choir, “Messiah”, by Handel (dinner before) |
Linda Mintener |
| Sat, Dec. 31 | Tube Steak Roast and New Years’ Eve party | Gil & Nancy Emmert |
| January | Planning for a trip to Hawaii is underway. Stay tuned for details. | Cheryl Castillo |
| Sun-Fri, Feb. 12-17 | X-C skiing at ABR, Ironwood, MI |
Vern & Sylvia Lowell |
| Sat, March 17, 6 pm | Jones-Mintener Famous Gourmet Dinner | Bob Jones & Linda Mintener |
| Sun, April 15, 2:30 pm | Flute Concert for Chinese Aids Orphans Benefit | Linda Mintener |
| Sat, May 26 | Wandering around Lake Geneva |
Vern & Sylvia Lowell |
| June and July | open | |
| Sun, Aug 26 | Bunch planning meeting |
Vern & Sylvia Lowell |
Guests and visitors are welcome at all events. Call the person organizing each event for details.