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.

Welcome Newcomers to Coterie Connections!

Coterie Connections is 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.  Our next Connections gathering date is Thursday, April 18th, 2024 – location TBD.  We hope to see you there!

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 the third Tuesday of every month at 2:00 pm at Uniquely Yours Knitting and Quilting, 404 Highway 72. All are welcome!

Contact:

Fran Erickson
573-341-2109
erickson@fidnet.com

or

Frieda Carstens
573-364-7536

carstens@fidnet.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!

Contact:

Callie Perry
Cell: 573-587-2400
cperry@live.com

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!

Contact:

Sarah Potter
slp3455.sp@gmail.com

573-202-3336

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.

Contact:  

Karen Hogan

573-465-1838

kjhogan1977@gmail.com

 

 

Join the Early Bird Bowling League at The Rolla Bowling Center at noon to 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday afternoons for some fun and exercise.  Beginners are welcome, and we always need subs. 

Contact:  

Linda Meyer

clmeyer@fidnet.com


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

Kathy Nickason
573-341-2966
kathynickason@gmail.com

Closed to new members. This club meets the 3rd Monday of the month at 1:00 pm. Members take turns hosting.  Book selection is according to group interest (fiction and nonfiction) and chosen in September for the year.

Melba Read
573-578-8603
cmread@fidnet.com

Carol Jessop
573-364-2433
carol.frank@gmail.com

Closed to new members. This club meets the 2nd Monday of the month at 7pm . Members take turns hosting.  Book selection is according to group interest and chosen in October for the year.

Patti Fleck
573-341-3107
pfleck@mst.edu

Margie Edberg
952-237-0468
edbergs5@mac.com

This club meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. Book selection is determined by group members and can include non-fiction, general fiction and genre fiction.
 
Ben Potter
630-823-6286

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

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. 

Contact:

Kate Sullivan
katesullivan76@gmail.com

Get your week off to a good start! Come and enjoy a hot cup of coffee, tea or treats at Penelope’s, 1049 Kingshighway, 10:00 a.m. Casual – Come as you are.

Contact:

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

leeannmentink@gmail.com

Join the Earlybird Bowling League at Coachlite Lanes at 9:00 am on Wednesday mornings for some fun and exercise. Beginners are welcome, and we always need subs.

Kate Sullivan
574-265-7902
katesullivan76@gmail.com

Join us to play duplicate bridge every Friday from 1-4 pm in various homes. Party bridge schedule is yet to be determined.  

Sharron Lenox
573-368-9334
Sharron@SharronLenox.com

If you like to play games or get together for food and fun, join this group.  Meets monthly on Friday evenings at 6:00 pm at members’ homes for a carry in meal and to play a variety of card and board games.  Couples and singles are welcome.

Maria Grant

573-465-0036

mpgrant465@gmail.com

OR

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!

Sarah Potter
573-202-3336
slp3455.sp@gmail.com

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 weekly.

Kate Sullivan
573-265-7902 or 573-465-4273
katesullivan76@gmail.com