Playdates at the Park
Aug
30
10:00 AM10:00

Playdates at the Park

Join Open Circle friend Mindy Hutt at Millennium Park and Beach for Playdates in the Park, weekly on Fridays from June through August. Bring your kids and enjoy Michigan summer together. All are welcome!

Get information on where to meet at Millennium Park and let Mindy know you're coming at mindyjhutt@gmail.com or 616-218-5609.

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Brunch Together
Aug
25
11:00 AM11:00

Brunch Together

Join Open Circle friend Mindy Hutt at her home for brunch and conversation. Mindy will provide brunch, and kids are welcome!

Let Mindy know you're coming by the Friday before each brunch date at mindyjhutt@gmail.com or (616) 218-5609.

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Playdates at the Park
Aug
23
10:00 AM10:00

Playdates at the Park

Join Open Circle friend Mindy Hutt at Millennium Park and Beach for Playdates in the Park, weekly on Fridays from June through August. Bring your kids and enjoy Michigan summer together. All are welcome!

Get information on where to meet at Millennium Park and let Mindy know you're coming at mindyjhutt@gmail.com or 616-218-5609.

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Backyard Family Picnic
Aug
21
6:00 PM18:00

Backyard Family Picnic

Join Open Circle friends Abby and Andy D'Addario at their home for Backyard Family Picnics every other week from June through August, weather permitting. Bring your own picnic meal, and the D'Addarios will provide the drinks, yard games, and kid friendly fun (think water guns, kiddie pool, chalk, etc.) All are welcome!

Get more information (including the D'Addario's address) and let Abby know you're coming at abbydaddario@gmail.com

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Yoga at the Park
Aug
19
7:00 PM19:00

Yoga at the Park

Join Open Circle friend Jami Kok of All is Well Fitness for Yoga at Hager Park in Jenison. No need to sign up, just show up! Bring $5 for the class, yoga mat (and block and strap if you have them – some available on a first come, first served basis), and bug spray if you'd like it.

**Weather Permitting**

Questions? Contact Jami Kok at 616-706-3168 or
alliswellfitness.jk@gmail.com.

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Sunday Morning Hike
Aug
18
10:00 AM10:00

Sunday Morning Hike

Join Open Circle friend Jennica Larson at Aman Park, on first and third Sundays through August. Meet at the trailhead next to the gate at the far end of the entrance road. Call Jennica at 616-481-6087 if you have trouble finding the group. All are welcome!

Get more information and let Jennica know you're coming at matthew.jennica@gmail.com.

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Playdates at the Park
Aug
16
10:00 AM10:00

Playdates at the Park

Join Open Circle friend Mindy Hutt at Millennium Park and Beach for Playdates in the Park, weekly on Fridays from June through August. Bring your kids and enjoy Michigan summer together. All are welcome!

Get information on where to meet at Millennium Park and let Mindy know you're coming at mindyjhutt@gmail.com or 616-218-5609.

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Open Pool Thursdays
Aug
15
1:00 PM13:00

Open Pool Thursdays

Join Open Circle friend Janet Stark for Open Pool Thursdays at her home throughout the summer. Drop in for a quick swim or enjoy a slow afternoon in the sun with friends. Kids of all ages are also welcome; bring whatever you need for their water safety. Feel free to bring snacks and drinks, just please no glass.

**Weather Permitting**

Questions? Contact Janet at starkcj2@gmail.com.

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Yoga at the Park
Aug
12
7:00 PM19:00

Yoga at the Park

Join Open Circle friend Jami Kok of All is Well Fitness for Yoga at Hager Park in Jenison. No need to sign up, just show up! Bring $5 for the class, yoga mat (and block and strap if you have them – some available on a first come, first served basis), and bug spray if you'd like it.

**Weather Permitting**

Questions? Contact Jami Kok at 616-706-3168 or
alliswellfitness.jk@gmail.com.

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Brunch Together
Aug
11
11:00 AM11:00

Brunch Together

Join Open Circle friend Mindy Hutt at her home for brunch and conversation. Mindy will provide brunch, and kids are welcome!

Let Mindy know you're coming by the Friday before each brunch date at mindyjhutt@gmail.com or (616) 218-5609.

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Playdates at the Park
Aug
9
10:00 AM10:00

Playdates at the Park

Join Open Circle friend Mindy Hutt at Millennium Park and Beach for Playdates in the Park, weekly on Fridays from June through August. Bring your kids and enjoy Michigan summer together. All are welcome!

Get information on where to meet at Millennium Park and let Mindy know you're coming at mindyjhutt@gmail.com or 616-218-5609.

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Yoga at the Park
Aug
5
7:00 PM19:00

Yoga at the Park

Join Open Circle friend Jami Kok of All is Well Fitness for Yoga at Hager Park in Jenison. No need to sign up, just show up! Bring $5 for the class, yoga mat (and block and strap if you have them – some available on a first come, first served basis), and bug spray if you'd like it.

**Weather Permitting**

Questions? Contact Jami Kok at 616-706-3168 or
alliswellfitness.jk@gmail.com.

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Sunday Morning Hike
Aug
4
10:00 AM10:00

Sunday Morning Hike

Join Open Circle friend Jennica Larson at Aman Park, on first and third Sundays through August. Meet at the trailhead next to the gate at the far end of the entrance road. Call Jennica at 616-481-6087 if you have trouble finding the group. All are welcome!

Get more information and let Jennica know you're coming at matthew.jennica@gmail.com.

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Playdates at the Park
Aug
2
10:00 AM10:00

Playdates at the Park

Join Open Circle friend Mindy Hutt at Millennium Park and Beach for Playdates in the Park, weekly on Fridays from June through August. Bring your kids and enjoy Michigan summer together. All are welcome!

Get information on where to meet at Millennium Park and let Mindy know you're coming at mindyjhutt@gmail.com or 616-218-5609.

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Open Pool Thursdays
Aug
1
1:00 PM13:00

Open Pool Thursdays

Join Open Circle friend Janet Stark for Open Pool Thursdays at her home throughout the summer. Drop in for a quick swim or enjoy a slow afternoon in the sun with friends. Kids of all ages are also welcome; bring whatever you need for their water safety. Feel free to bring snacks and drinks, just please no glass.

**Weather Permitting**

Questions? Contact Janet at starkcj2@gmail.com.

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Book Discussion
Jul
31
7:30 PM19:30

Book Discussion

Join Open Circle friends Stephanie Laidlaw and Elisha DeVries for a four-week discussion on John Pavlovitz's book "A Bigger Table: Building Messy, Authentic, and Hopeful Spiritual Community". Stephanie and Elisha have found the book to full of questions about the Church, spirituality, and inclusion in our circles.

If this group is successful, Stephanie and Elisha hope to have future book discussions throughout the year (including Austin Channing Brown's "I'm Still Here").

Let Stephanie know you're coming and get the address at stephanielaidlaw@gmail.com.

Purchase the book by following this link.

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Kids Play
Jul
30
1:00 PM13:00

Kids Play

Join Open Circle friend Jamie Duffey at Lakeside Beach in Spring Lake for Kids Play. Bring your kids and enjoy Michigan summer together. All are welcome!

Get more information and let Jamie know you're coming at ja.hartner.duffey@gmail.com.

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Yoga at the Park
Jul
29
7:00 PM19:00

Yoga at the Park

Join Open Circle friend Jami Kok of All is Well Fitness for Yoga at Hager Park in Jenison. No need to sign up, just show up! Bring $5 for the class, yoga mat (and block and strap if you have them – some available on a first come, first served basis), and bug spray if you'd like it.

**Weather Permitting**

Questions? Contact Jami Kok at 616-706-3168 or
alliswellfitness.jk@gmail.com.

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Pool Party
Jul
28
1:00 PM13:00

Pool Party

Join Open Circle friends Chris and Janet Stark at their home in Hudsonville and enjoy a summer Sunday afternoon pool party. The Starks have pool toys and floats, as well plenty of room for sitting poolside. Bring your own towels, drinks (no glass please), and a snack to share. All are welcome!

**Weather Permitting**

Let Janet know you're coming at starkcj2@gmail.com

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Open Pool Thursdays
Jul
25
1:00 PM13:00

Open Pool Thursdays

Join Open Circle friend Janet Stark for Open Pool Thursdays at her home throughout the summer. Drop in for a quick swim or enjoy a slow afternoon in the sun with friends. Kids of all ages are also welcome; bring whatever you need for their water safety. Feel free to bring snacks and drinks, just please no glass.

**Weather Permitting**

Questions? Contact Janet at starkcj2@gmail.com.

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Book Discussion
Jul
24
7:30 PM19:30

Book Discussion

Join Open Circle friends Stephanie Laidlaw and Elisha DeVries for a four-week discussion on John Pavlovitz's book "A Bigger Table: Building Messy, Authentic, and Hopeful Spiritual Community". Stephanie and Elisha have found the book to full of questions about the Church, spirituality, and inclusion in our circles.

If this group is successful, Stephanie and Elisha hope to have future book discussions throughout the year (including Austin Channing Brown's "I'm Still Here").

Let Stephanie know you're coming and get the address at stephanielaidlaw@gmail.com.

Purchase the book by following this link.

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Backyard Family Picnic
Jul
24
6:00 PM18:00

Backyard Family Picnic

Join Open Circle friends Abby and Andy D'Addario at their home for Backyard Family Picnics every other week from June through August, weather permitting. Bring your own picnic meal, and the D'Addarios will provide the drinks, yard games, and kid friendly fun (think water guns, kiddie pool, chalk, etc.) All are welcome!

Get more information (including the D'Addario's address) and let Abby know you're coming at abbydaddario@gmail.com

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Yoga at the Park
Jul
22
7:00 PM19:00

Yoga at the Park

Join Open Circle friend Jami Kok of All is Well Fitness for Yoga at Hager Park in Jenison. No need to sign up, just show up! Bring $5 for the class, yoga mat (and block and strap if you have them – some available on a first come, first served basis), and bug spray if you'd like it.

**Weather Permitting**

Questions? Contact Jami Kok at 616-706-3168 or
alliswellfitness.jk@gmail.com.

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An Evening At Long Road
Jul
21
6:00 PM18:00

An Evening At Long Road

  • Rickhouse at Long Road Distillers (map)
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Join Open Circle for an evening at Long Road Distillers on Sunday, July 21 from 6-9 pm, marking one year since we held our first information sessions there last July. Open Circle will provide light appetizers and a concert with some of our favorite guest musicians: Kate and Emilee from The Crane Wives, and Jordan Hamilton.

There will be a cash bar and plenty of space to connect with other friends from our community. Matt Laidlaw will be sharing some highlights from our journey together so far, as well as a preview of what’s ahead.

There is no charge for this event, but we need an accurate count of guests in order to plan for food. Space is limited; please RSVP here by July 7 to let us know if you can join us.

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Sunday Morning Hike
Jul
21
10:00 AM10:00

Sunday Morning Hike

Join Open Circle friend Jennica Larson at Aman Park, on first and third Sundays through August. Meet at the trailhead next to the gate at the far end of the entrance road. Call Jennica at 616-481-6087 if you have trouble finding the group. All are welcome!

Get more information and let Jennica know you're coming at matthew.jennica@gmail.com.

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Ice Cream Social
Jul
20
6:30 PM18:30

Ice Cream Social

Join Open Circle friend Beth Raese for an Ice Cream Social at her home in Northeast Grand Rapids. Beth will provide the sweet treats (including non-dairy options) – just bring yourself and a lawn chair, if the weather is nice.

Let Beth know you're coming by July 17 and get her address at bethraese@gmail.com.

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Open Pool Thursdays
Jul
18
1:00 PM13:00

Open Pool Thursdays

Join Open Circle friend Janet Stark for Open Pool Thursdays at her home throughout the summer. Drop in for a quick swim or enjoy a slow afternoon in the sun with friends. Kids of all ages are also welcome; bring whatever you need for their water safety. Feel free to bring snacks and drinks, just please no glass.

**Weather Permitting**

Questions? Contact Janet at starkcj2@gmail.com.

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Kids Play
Jul
16
1:00 PM13:00

Kids Play

Join Open Circle friend Jamie Duffey at Maplewood Park for Kids Play. Bring your kids and enjoy Michigan summer together. The park features a splash pad, lake, playground equipment, athletic fields, and a pavilion. All are welcome!

Get more information and let Jamie know you're coming at ja.hartner.duffey@gmail.com.

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Playdates at the Park
Jul
12
10:00 AM10:00

Playdates at the Park

Join Open Circle friend Mindy Hutt at Millennium Park and Beach for Playdates in the Park, weekly on Fridays from June through August. Bring your kids and enjoy Michigan summer together. All are welcome!

Get information on where to meet at Millennium Park and let Mindy know you're coming at mindyjhutt@gmail.com or 616-218-5609.

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Open Pool Thursdays
Jul
11
1:00 PM13:00

Open Pool Thursdays

Join Open Circle friend Janet Stark for Open Pool Thursdays at her home throughout the summer. Drop in for a quick swim or enjoy a slow afternoon in the sun with friends. Kids of all ages are also welcome; bring whatever you need for their water safety. Feel free to bring snacks and drinks, just please no glass.

**Weather Permitting**

Questions? Contact Janet at starkcj2@gmail.com.

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