Clubs & Interests

Hobbies, Out & About, Senior Games

HOBBIES

Buttons: The Washington State Button Society holds its 75th anniversary Show and Sell event Sept. 14-16 in Shoreline. The Seattle One chapter, which includes Snohomish County, holds meetings third Saturdays at a different member’s home, from Seattle to Anacortes. More info: washingtonstatebuttonsociety.org, dalep@gohuskies.com.

Camera Club, Puget Sound: Meets 7-9 p.m. second and fourth Mondays at Maplewood Presbyterian Church, 19523 84th Ave. W., Edmonds. More info: 425-776-2442, www.puget soundcamera.com.

Gold prospecting: The Gold Prospectors Association of America Everett chapter meets 7 p.m. second Fridays at the Silver Lake Alfy’s, 9620 19th Ave. SE, Everett. More info: Eras Gattshall, 425-263-2293.

Mycology: The Snohomish County Mycological Society meets 7:30 p.m. second Wednesdays at the Baker Community Center, 1401 Poplar St., Everett. More info: info@scmsfungi.org, www.scmsfungi.org.

Radio, antique: The Puget Sound Antique Radio Association meets noon third Sundays (except June and December) at the Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood. Dedicated to the preservation and restoration of antique radio and wireless. More info: 425-478-3643.

Radio, amateur: The Cascade Radio Club meets 7 p.m. third Wednesdays (except December) at the Snohomish County PUD building, 2320 California St. More info: Bill Watt, 425-806-8005.

Radio, amateur: The Sky Valley Amateur Radio Club meets 8:45 a.m. third Saturdays for breakfast at Trax Edge Cafe, at the east end of EvergreenHealth Monroe, 14701 179th Ave. SE. More info: www.W7SKY.org.

Radio, amateur: The Island County Amateur Radio Club meets 9 a.m. last Saturdays (except November and December) at the county commissioners hearing room, 1 NE Sixth St., Coupeville. More info: www.w7avm.org.

Rock and Gem Club, Everett: Meets 7 p.m. third Tuesdays (except December) at Everett United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. More info: www.everettrockclub.com.

Rock and Gem Club, Marysville: Meets 7-9 p.m. second Tuesdays (except July) at Marysville United Methodist Church, 5600 64th St. NE. More info: Bill Moser, 425-238-8222 or bill-jj@comcast.net.

Ship Modelers: The Northwest R/C Ship Modelers Club meets 7-8:30 p.m. first Thursdays at Galaxy Hobby, 19332 60th Ave. NW, Lynnwood. Projects, modeling techniques and more with remote-control scale models. Fun Floats every following Saturday. More info: www.ship modelers.com.

Stamp Club, Sno-King: Meets 7:30 p.m. second Wednesdays at Snohomish County PUD, 2320 California St., Everett. Family nights are 7 p.m. third Fridays at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 S. Railroad Ave. More info: sno-kingstampclub.freehostia.com.

Woodcarving, Quilceda: Meets fourth Saturdays with open carving 9-11 a.m. and meeting following until about 1:30 p.m. in the building next to the barn at Jennings Park, 6915 Armar Road, Marysville. Guests welcome. More info: 425-335-4904.

OUT &ABOUT

Boating, Everett: Everett Sail and Power Squadron monthly potluck meetings are 6:30 p.m. first Tuesdays (except April, July, August) at Firemen’s Hall, 2411 Hewitt Ave., Everett. More info: www.usps.org/localusps/everett.

Boating, Mukilteo: The Mukilteo Yacht Club meets 6 p.m. fourth Thursdays (except August and December, and third Thursday in November) at the Milltown Sailing Association clubhouse, 410 14th St. at the Port of Everett. Power and sail boaters welcome. More info: www.mukilteoyachtclub.com, rearcommodore@mukilteoyachtclub.com or Denise at 425-218-3359.

Cars, Buick: The North Cascade Chapter of Buick Club of America meets 7:30 p.m. fourth Tuesdays, with dinner at 6:30 p.m., at Golden Corral, 1065 State Ave., Marysville. More info: Doreen Donald, 360-658-9067.

Cars, Model A Ford: The “Moon on A” Model A Ford club meets 7:30 a.m. second Sundays at Collector’s Choice Restaurant, 215 Cypress Ave., Snohomish. More info: 425-338-3229.

Fishing, Edmonds: The Puget Sound Anglers Sno-King Chapter meets 6:30-9:30 p.m. second Thursdays at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave. Presentations from expert speakers, food, raffle. More info: 425-493-1737.

Fishing, Everett: The Steelhead and Salmon Club meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. third Thursdays at Everett Firefighters Hall, 2411 Hewitt Ave. Fishing seminar, discussion and raffle. Hot dog meal available. More info: www.everettsteelheadandsalmonclub.com.

Horses and trails: Back Country Horsemen of Washington help maintain trails on public lands and hold recreational rides. Local chapters include Traildusters in Everett (www.traildusters.org, 425-327-4881) and Cascade Horse Club in Lake Stevens (www.cascadehorseclub.org, 425-334-6010). More info: www.bchw.org.

RV, Everettes: The Everettes RV and Trailer Club dinner meetings are 5:30 p.m. fourth Tuesdays (except August and December) at Evergreen Bowling Lanes, 5111 Claremont Way, Everett. Monthly outings April to October. More info: 360-435-8169, www.oakesws.com/everettes.

RV, Good Sam: Good Sam Club chapters in Snohomish and Island counties seek new members who enjoy RVing, meeting new friends and going to new places. More info: John Jensen, 425-238-9482. Interested singles contact 425-402-7034 or toygramma@gmail.com.

SENIOR GAMES

Bingo, Arlington: 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 7 p.m. Fridays at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd. Ages 10 and up. Prizes, large pots available. Pull tabs, food. More info: 360-653-4551.

Bingo, Everett: 12:30-3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave. Cost is $2 for three-on. Daubers available for purchase. Age 50 and older. More info: 425-257-8780.

Bingo, Edmonds: 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave. Cost is 25 cents per card with prizes available. More info: 425-774-5555.

Bingo, Granite Falls: 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays ($6 buy-in) and 50-cent sessions 4-6 p.m. Wednesdays at the Granite Falls Senior Center, 302 S Granite Ave. Also, penny bingo follows Thursday lunches (lunch is $3). More info: 360-691-7177.

Bingo, Lake Stevens: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Fridays at the Lake Stevens Senior Center, 2302 Soper Hill Road. Free coffee and desserts. More info: 425-335-0345.

Bingo, Snohomish: First Saturdays at the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth St. Doors open at 4 p.m., early-bird session is 5:30 p.m. Regular games and blackouts; progressive $500. More info: 360-568-0934.

Bridge, Arlington: The Arlington Bridge Club meets 12-4 p.m. Thursdays at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18218 Smokey Point Blvd. More info: 360-653-4551 or 360-652-0463.

Bridge, Edmonds: The Friends of the Edmonds Library bridge group meets 10 a.m. first Mondays in the plaza room at the library, 650 Main St. Cost is $15 for the year. Play 20 hands. Prizes awarded in May. All ages. More info: Kyleene Perry, 208-440-5982.

Bridge, Everett: The Unsanctioned Duplicate Bridge Club plays 12 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave. Party bridge is 12:30 p.m. Fridays, 8:45 a.m. Tuesdays. Age 50 and older. Cost is $1. More info: 425-257-8780.

Bridge, Mukilteo: Party Bridge at 10 a.m. second and fourth Mondays, with practice bridge with limited lessons at 9 a.m., at Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave. All ages. More info: Mamta at 425-789-1106 or Patti at 425-280-4940.

Scrabble, Everett: Plays 12:15 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Age 50 and older. More info: 425-334-2878.

Scrabble, Snohomish: Plays 12:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth St. All ages welcome.

Table tennis: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays, 12:30-7 p.m. Wednesdays and 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Five tables with paddles and balls provided. Cost is $2 per session. For ages 50 and older. More info: 425-257-8780.

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