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Monthly Programs

We have monthly gatherings open to all members and prospective members from September through May. Each month we'll meet somewhere different and have a program; some might include an activity, some might include a speaker. In December, we have our Holiday Luncheon and in May we have our Spring Luncheon. No matter what the month, we enjoy getting together as a group, seeing our friends, meeting new ones and having fun!

September 2026

Welcome Back Newcomers!

As summer winds down, we're excited to welcome our members back and look forward to a new season of getting connected, building friendships, and welcoming new faces to our group.

We're especially happy to welcome our new members. We hope you'll join us for our upcoming kick-off meeting and have an opportunity to meet others, learn more about the group and feel right at home.

Kick-off Meeting

Date: Monday, September 14, 2026

Time: 12:30 pm, Lunch provided

Location: Roselle Park - 1010 Grand River Dr NE, Ada

Our kick-off meeting will be a fun and relaxed opportunity to reconnect with members we haven't seen over the summer and introduce ourselves to those who are new to the group.

Speed Meet & Greet - to help everyone get to know each other a little better, we'll be doing a Speed Meet & Greet! Members will rotate around the group and share a little about themselves - especially something that others may not already know. It's a great way to discover common interests, learn something new about people you've never met before and make connections with members you may not know.

Whether you're a longtime member or joining us for the first time, we want you to feel welcome and included!

So come enjoy lunch, meet some new people, reconnect with friends and help us kick off another great year together. We look forward to seeing you at Roselle Park!

May 2026

The end-of-year last members program until fall, the Spring Luncheon at Cooper's Hawk!

The annual “end of the year” members' Spring Luncheon will be held on Monday, May 11, at Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurant, 4515 28th Street, SE, Kentwood, beginning at 11:30 am. This is a great time to bid adieu to Winter as we welcome Spring and Summer!

March 2026

Monday, March 9, 12 pm.

Casey Reis, P.E./Chief Asset Development Officer at the Gerald R Ford International Airport Authority, helps ensure GRR’s assets are ready to support guests and aircraft, connecting West Michigan to the world. With a background in civil engineering and a pilot’s license, he combines his passion for aviation with a focus on sustainable infrastructure. After working in construction and airport consulting, he joined GRR more than 10 years ago.

He leads the airport’s capital program, sustainability efforts, and provides engineering and maintenance guidance for airport assets. Casey has played a key role in major initiatives, including ELEVATE — a $600+ million investment in the terminal core — and the Gateway Transformation Project.

Please RSVP through our Contact Us page.

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February 2026

Monday, February 9, 12pm. Our speaker this month will be Matt Chapman, the Executive Director of Grand Rapids Whitewater. Matt is working with local partners to restore the namesake rapids on the Grand River. He will cover the history of the river, the reason behind the removal of the rapids and the efforts to restore and revitalize the Grand River.