Join an Interest Group
"Coterie offers a way for members from Missouri S&T and Rolla to connect to the community through 22 Interest Groups that meet throughout the year. It is all about having fun and expanding our experiences with people who share common interests. Together we can make new friends and make a new difference."
Coterie Connections are open get-togethers for new and returning Coterie friends to connect and find out more about what is happening in the Coterie community! We welcome anyone in Coterie and encourage members to bring a friend or newcomers to Rolla. No formal topics, just friendly conversations! Look for the Connections meeting time and place each month in the Coterie newsletter email and on the Coterie members Facebook page.
NOTE: You must be a Coterie member to join an Interest Group.
Take a day trip to interesting destinations within 150 miles of Rolla. Members take turns organizing and driving to these planned trips. Lunch is a delight.
Contact:
Nancy Duncan
Home: 573-341-5602
Cell: 573-308-5162
nsduncan2012@yahoo.com
Join other Coterie members for the art of German conversation.
Contact:
Martina Hahn-Baur
573-308-0036
martina21@aol.com
If you enjoy hiking outdoors, then this is the group for you! Please email or call the group leader if you are interested in joining to get connected to the group and for further details.
Contact:
Marsha Wayman
719-244-1156
marsha.wayman@gmail.com
Let’s get together and enjoy our beautiful rivers! Trips will be offered in late spring, summer, and early fall.
Contact:
Julie Roberts
989-698-6605
roberts5inmich@gmail.com
Are you working on a needlework project or starting a new one? You are invited to join our group, which meets every Thursday between NOON and 2:00 PM at Uniquely Yours Knitting and Quilting, 404 Highway 72. All are welcome!
Fran Erickson
573-341-2109
erickson@kelvinsons.com
Gladys Forciniti
573-466-3016
gforciniti4@gmail.com
Meet with other mothers and infants, toddlers and preschoolers for play and fun! Look forward to weekly park meet-ups, outings, and monthly Moms Night Out! Location and times of meeting to be determined by leader and members. Contact Callie with any questions!
Callie Perry
573-587-2400
cperry@live.com
Ashton Brown
816-682-9738
Emily Arthur
573-578-6672
Come volunteer with us! Opportunities for volunteering around the community will be emailed to members. We can go as a group or as individuals depending on interest and schedules. If this is a passion of yours and you have ideas, please join us in spreading our talents and good will throughout the community!
Get in shape and join us for fun, burning calories, and doing what we do best – talking! No eating involved. If you are interested in joining please contact Christine Duvernell for specific meeting times.
Contact:
Christine Duvernell
618-520-5078
cduvernell@yahoo.com
Come join beginner pickleball! This group for those of us who like to play hard but not play at tournament level. We welcome all players and are prepared to teach others the game.
Karen Lich
314-882-9891
This club meets on 3rd Tuesday afternoons at 1pm in individual homes. Book selection, both fiction and non-fiction, is according to group interest and is chosen in September for the year.
Mary Kwantes
573-578-6913
mlakwantes@hotmail.com
There are a few open spots for new members. This club meets the 2nd Monday of the month with socializing at 6:00pm and book discussion beginning at 6:30pm. Members take turns hosting. Fiction and NonFiction Books based on group interest are chosen in October for the year.
Melba Read
(573) 578-8603
readcm617@gmail.com
There are a few open spots open to new members. This club meets the 2nd Monday of the month with socializing at 6:00pm and book discussion beginning at 6:30pm. Members take turns hosting. Fiction and NonFiction Books based on group interest are chosen in October for the year.
Patti Fleck
573-578-6193
pjfleck@icloud.com
Closed to new members. This book club meets the last Thursday of the month. The focus is on science fiction and members read short stories or novels, then come together to watch the movie based on the written word.
Steve Volz
573-578-5102
dsvolz78@gmail.com
Love powerful, emotionally rich plays? Join Script Club, a group dedicated to reading and discussing dramatic works by great American playwrights—think Tennessee Williams, Arthur Miller, August Wilson, Lillian Hellman, and more.
We’ll focus on themes like heartbreak, longing, and unrequited love—not comedies or musicals. In addition to reading scripts, we may explore reviews, playwright bios, original stage casts, film adaptations, and even attend live productions if there’s interest.
Scripts are quick reads, affordable, and often easy to find. Meeting times and places will be set by the group. If you’re missing this kind of theater in Rolla, come be part of it.
Contact:
Morgan Bearden
573-578-2982
morganjbearden@gmail.com
This group meets for lunch and fellowship at various restaurants around town – Meets 1st Wednesday of the month. Contact group leaders below for more details and specific time.
Contact:
Lana VanDoren
573-578-4153
lanavandoren@gmail.com
Lisa Clinton
573-465-0977
elizabethpclinton@gmail.com
Meets monthly for a variety of experiences. Eating out at a restaurant, taking a cooking class, or meeting at someone’s home for a recipe they’d like to try or share. Contact for specific meeting dates and times.
Start your week on a bright note! Join us Monday mornings at 10:00 AM at IHOP (1735 N Bishop Ave, Rolla) for coffee, tea and treats. Casual and relaxed—just come as you are. For more details, reach out to the group leader below.
Carol Bennett
573-465-2303
bennettc1940@gmail.com
The Coterie Wine and Spirits group is for anyone over the age of 21 and older who enjoys coming together with fellow enthusiasts to taste and learn about wine, cocktails, and liquor! Whether you are new to tasting, or are a seasoned expert – this group is lots of fun! Our goal is to bring people together in a culture of fun and exploration! Our agenda includes curated events at wineries, one of a kind experiences with spirits and cocktails, and even gatherings at the homes of members! Please note that due to the cost of adult beverages, gatherings and events for this group have a per person per event cost.
Contact:
Lee Ann Mentink
573-368-6597
Join us for good company, light refreshments and engaging conversations!
Our group explores a wide range of topics chosen by members—women authors, Missouri landmarks and health and science issues. We meet twice a month, on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, to share ideas, learn from each other and enjoy meaningful dialogue in a welcoming atmosphere.
Mary Cunningham
(573) 202-8951
mmcunni31@gmail.com
Join us to play duplicate bridge every Friday from 1-4 pm at Phelps Connection For Seniors located at 12200 Dillon Outer Road, Rolla MO.
Sharron Lenox
573-368-9334
Sharron@SharronLenox.com
If you like to play games or get together for food and fun, join this group. We will meet 3 to 4 times a semester on weekend nights for food and gaming fun at various public venues. Couples and singles are welcome.
Diane Stutts
573-578-7691
dianes@mst.edu
Do you enjoy trivia nights with a fun group of friends? Join the Coterie Trivia Group for a monthly gathering at a local trivia night. You don’t have to be a know-it-all just enjoy playing trivia games with a group. Snacks are always welcome!
Mah Jong is a tile-based game that originated in China during the Qing dynasty. It is similar to card games with suits and wild cards. Usually played with 4 players and has a unique dealing system. Meets every Wednesday 11:30 till about 2:00 at Alex’s Pizza.
Joan Mullin
573-578-0030
jvmullin14@gmail.com
Janet Miller
573-201-9555
janbeumil@hotmail.com