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 Wednesday, December 13, 2023 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Hoppers – Rolla, MO 65401. We hope to see you there!
NOTE: You must be a Coterie member to join an Interest Group.
Due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, some interest group meeting times and locations may change for the safety of our members. Therefore, we encourage members to contact the group leaders to confirm all meetings before attending.
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
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, 9:30 – 11:00 am. Casual – Come as you are.
Contact:
Carol Bennett
573-465-2303
bennettc@rollanet.org
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