COEUR D'ALENE INSIDER

animals

COEUR D'ALENE AUDUBON

• Meets 2nd Tuesday (Sept-June), 7 pm

• Members participate in field trips, bird surveys/counts & various environmental & educational projects to protect Idaho’s wildlife, particularly birds & endangered species.

• Annual membership - $10-30

• Website -

COEUR D'ALENE DOG FANCIERS

• Meets the 4th Tuesday, 7 pm

• Meetings often feature guest speakers with health, training, breeding, conformation, & performance trialing as topics. Events include "Dog d'Alene", parades & dog shows.

• Annual membership - $2.50-$30

• Website - 

art - WRITING

COEUR D'ALENE ART ASSOCIATION​

• Meets the 3rd Thursday, 10:30 am

• Members participate in many local events such as "Art on the Green" & "ArtWalk".

• Non-members are invited to FREE "Paint with a Friend" sessions each Thursday from 10:30 am - 2 pm at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 501 E. Wallace Ave., Coeur d'Alene.

• Annual membership - $35

• Website - www.coeurdaleneartassoc.org

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IDAHO WRITER'S LEAGUE

• Meets twice a month - the 2nd Wednesday, 9 am-noon, & the 3rd Thursday, 6:30-9:30 pm

• Meetings are casual and a speaker if featured the first hour, followed by social time & a critique session. Constructive feedback is appreciated.

• Non-members are welcome to attend two meetings FREE of charge. 

• Annual membership - $30-45

• Website - www.iwlcda.wixsite.com/idahowriters​

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cars

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NORTH IDAHO CLASSICS

• Meets the 3rd Tuesday, 6 pm

• Members showcase cars in cruises, shows & community events such as the "Inaugural NIC Rod Run". Participate in "cruise nights" at Hayden, Post Falls & Rathdrum locations.

• Annual membership - ?

• Website - www.northidahoclassics.com 

community

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MICA FLATS GRANGE

• Meets the 3rd Friday for social meeting (days & times may vary). Business meeting held the 1st Thursday, 7 pm. Dances held the last Saturday of each month, 7:30 pm.

• Located at 7465 W. Kidd Island Rd., CdA; 208-765-8230 (Martha).

• Family-oriented, community-based group enjoys monthly dances, card parties, youth events, women's get-togethers, potlucks & community service.

• Non-denominational & non-partisan.

• Annual membership - $31

• Website - www.micaflatsgrange.org  

CRAFTS |  hobbies

NORTH IDAHO MINERAL CLUB

• Meets the 3rd Thursday, 6 pm

• Promotes interest & education in earth sciences such as geology, mineralogy, lapidary, paleontology & related subjects.

• Annual membership - ? 

• Website - www.northidahomineralclub.org

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NORTH IDAHO QUILTERS

• Meets the 4th Monday of odd-numbered months (Jan, March, May, July, Sept & Nov), 6 pm

• Members are involved in activity days, community service projects, quilt shows & Kids Quilt Camp. Community service days are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month in Coeur d'Alene. Public is welcome to help assemble & tie quilts.

• Annual membership - $25

• Website - www.northidahoquilters.com

gardening

COEUR D'ALENE GARDEN CLUB

• Meets the 2nd Tuesday, 1 pm

• Programs feature field trips, activities, speakers, member garden visits & an annual garden tour.

• Annual membership - $15

• Website -  www.cdagardenclub.com

NORTH IDAHO MUSHROOM CLUB

• Meets the 1st Wednesday in April, May, June, September, October & November, 6-7:30 pm

• Various workshops & scheduled forays are planned each year. Club educator is Tim Gerlitz.

• Annual membership - ?

• Website - www.facebook.com/IdahoWildMushrooms

MILITARY

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MUSIC - THEATER

CHORALE COEUR D'ALENE

• Rehearsals are Tuesdays, 6:30-9 pm

• Classical chorale performs outstanding music; sacred & secular - old & new.  Vocalists of all ages (16 years & older) are invited to audition. Chorale is made up of some of the most talented musicians from the Inland Northwest.

• Membership is $50 per semester (there are two concert semesters).

• Website - www.choralecda.com 

COEUR D'ALENE CHORUS | SWEET ADELINES

• Rehearsals are Mondays, 7 pm. Guests are welcome.

• A group of talented women of all ages who sing in 4-part barbershop-style harmony (a cappella)

• ​Music ranges from Broadway classics to popular songs - new & old.​

• Performs for civic & charitable organizations, private groups, churches, community events, fundraisers, produce shows & participates in regional competitions

• Annual membership - ?

• Website - www.cdachorus.com

LAKE CITY HARMONIZERS

• Meets every Tuesday, 7-9 pm

• A chorus of barbership singers (4-part a cappella harmony) who welcome vocalists of all abilities for holiday shows

• Annual membership - ?

• Website - www.facebook.com/pg/LakeCityHarmonizers

senior centers

HAYDEN SENIOR CENTER

• 9428 N. Government Way, Hayden; 208-762-7052

• Stop in for coffee, tea or cocoa. Browse library, read local newspaper, work on jigsaw puzzles, play Wii or check your own blood pressure/pulse. Many games in game closet too. FREE "Fit & Fall Proof" classes.

• Small fee charge for yoga/chair yoga, lunch, pinochle, Mexican Train, dominoes, cribbage, bingo & crafts.

• Website - www.haydenseniorcenter.org

LAKE CITY CENTER

• 1916 Lakewood Dr., Coeur d'Alene; 208-667-4628

• FREE activities include "Fit & Fall Proof" exercise class & blood pressure checks.

• Many other activities & classes are available for a minimal participation fee & include: billiards/darts, computer/internet use, cribbage, bridge, bingo, "Senior Artists", pinochle, canasta, "Lake City Tappers", line dancing, yoga, knitting/quilting, mah jongg, watercolor class, tai chi, live entertainment & lunch.

• Provides "Meals on Wheels", a home-delivered meals program for qualifying individuals 60+ years who are frail or homebound by reason of illness or incapacitating disability. 

• Website - www.lakecitycenter.org

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POST FALLS SENIOR CENTER

• 1215 E. 3rd Ave., Post Falls; 208-773-9582.

• FREE activities include "Fit & Fall Proof" exercise class & various community classes.

• Other activities include bingo, lunch, "CdA Casino Trip" & "Country Kickers".

• Website - www.postfallsseniorcenter.org

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RATHDRUM SENIOR CENTER

• 8037 Montana, Rathdrum; 208-687-2028

• Breakfast served on Sundays, 8-11am; lunch on T & Th at noon.

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SPIRIT LAKE COMMUNITY SENIOR CENTER

• 32564 4th Ave., Spirit Lake; 208-623-6125

• Game-playing from 11 am-3 pm. ​

• Meals served M & W, 5:30 pm; breakfast on F, 8-10 am.

SERVING OTHERS

CANCER & COMMUNITY CHARITIES (3Cs)

• Meets the 2nd Wednesday for lunch & a meeting which may include speakers.

• 3Cs is an organization of women volunteers committed to raising funds to fight cancer & to assist with other community worthwhile needs.

• Annual membership - $20

• Website - www.ccc-northidaho.org

social

55+ SINGLES FRIENDSHIP GROUP

• Meets every Wednesday, 5 pm, at Elmer's Restaurant, 290 W. Appleway, CdA

• All are welcome!

• Annual membership - $12

• Contact - 208-676-8456 or 208-699-3411

SPORTS - WATER

COEUR D'ALENE CANOE & KAYAK CLUB

• Meets the 1st Thursday in the months of April, June, July, September & November.

• Promotes canoe & kayak education, safety & recreation through scheduled trips for all abilities, safety/skills/rescue clinics, paddling with members, & inviting non-members on Thursday night local FREE "paddles".

• Members enjoy scenic trips, short & long distance excursions, overnighters, paddle-in camping/fishing & ocean kayak trips. Also picnics, potlucks & club socials. 

• Annual membership - $25-40

• Website - www.cdacanoekayakclub.com

LAKE CITY ANGLERS' ASSOCIATION

• Meets the last Wednesday, 6 pm

• Group discusses issues relevant to maintaining & preserving the fishery of Lake Coeur d'Alene. Helps organize "Big One Derby" for chinook.

• Annual membership - $20-30

• Website - www.lcaaidaho.com​

PANHANDLE BASS ANGLERS

• ​Meets the 2nd Tuesday, 6 pm

• Discuss upcoming events, hold seminar presentations & tell about the "one that got away". 

• PBA is for those wanting to participate in competitive angling. Holds annual state-qualifying events through which individuals can rise through ranks to Bassmaster Classic & Forest Wood Cup.

• Annual membership - ?

• Website - www.idaho-pba.com​

sports - winter

COEUR D'ALENE SNOWMOBILE CLUB

• Meets the 1st Tuesday (Oct-March). Social hour at 6 pm; meeting at 7 pm.

• Promotes safe family snowmobiling & helps support the trail grooming program. Meet new people; ride together.

• Annual membership - $32-35

• Website - www.coeurdalenesnowmobileclub.com

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PANHANDLE NORDIC CLUB

• Meets 1st Tuesday (Nov - March), 7 pm

• For those interested in promoting winter recreational activities. All ages are welcome; all skill levels too. The club helps manage the 4th of July Nordic Ski area. Also sponsors day trips, long weekend ski & snowshoe trips; also summer activities such as day hikes, weekend backpacking trips, kayak & bicycle day outings.

• Annual membership - $25

• Website - www.panhandlenordicclub.com

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INLAND NW CURLING CLUB

• Meets for practice & events at Frontier Ice Arena, 3525 W. Seltice Way, Post Falls; 208-765-4423 

• Annual membership - ?

• Website - www.inwcurling.com

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