Shared Interest Groups (SIGs) foster fellowship and allow members to engage with others who share a common interest. SIGs are member-driven. They are established and managed by the members who share an interest. Groups meet one to two times a month, but the group could decide what is best for them. Groups might choose to meet at locations especially for SIGs whose interest area is in gardening, theater, hiking or art, for example. Interested in learning more about a SIG or joining? Click the contact's name to send an email. We are always looking for new SIGs--if you'd like to start one, click HERE
Art of Fort Worth—contact: Penny McAdoo
The Artful Frogs explore art through visits to museums, galleries, studios, and private collections. We have lunch together before or after each event. Learning and camaraderie are the valued results.
Art Quest—contact: Laura Dyson
We provide opportunities for Silver Frog members who are not in the original Art SIG to meet for exploration of the Fort Worth area arts and artists. We offer regular events within the metroplex visiting galleries, studios, special events and museums by arrangement with docents, artists, gallery owners and curators of art collections. We also have lunch or coffee together on the same day to foster discussion of art and cultivate friendships.
Bake Anything Better—contact: Sharon Harrelson
Silver Frogs who are already bakers (or those who’d like to be) are invited to join this SIG to improve their understanding of ingredients, recipes, techniques, and tools. We’ll select a topic each meeting and take turns “hosting” to present and share information; members will be encouraged to bake a recipe at home, then share their observations and results with the group so we can learn together. Meeting virtually with Zoom.
Classic Canasta—contact: Susan Frymire
Meets to focus on playing Classic Canasta which provides many hours of fun and the opportunity to make new friends. The game is played with two or more partners making it easy and faster to play and players have fun playing and trying various strategies.
Euchre—contact: Bruce Diaz
Euchre is a fast-paced, four-player, trick-taking card game using a deck of 24 cards, consisting of A, K, Q, J, 10, and 9 from each of the four suits. The game is fast to learn and an easily be organized for groups ranging from four to 40 players. With larger groups, players typically rotate after each game to play with different partners and tables. A game consists of four hands, each player at the table dealing once, and will typically take about 10 – 15 minutes. Players keep track of their scores across multiple games until a target number of points (or games) is reached.
Furry Frog Friends—contact: Michele Gagne
Learn about the many ways you can volunteer with your local animal shelter and /or animal rescue organization to make a positive impact on the lives of animals and the community. Members will benefit from the companionship and unconditional love they receive from animals in their care and benefit from the supportive network of like-minded animal lovers in terms of volunteering individually or as a group.
Gardening—contact: Susan Turner
Members will visit various gardening locations throughout the Metroplex, including home gardens, non-profit gardens and retail gardening centers. Join other members to enjoy the beauty of nature while also learning new skills and increase knowledge of plant care and maintenance, as well as possible cutting exchanges and exhibitions by subject matter experts.
Ladies Afternoon Tea Group—contact: Sherry Flowers
Join women who are interested in learning about the English custom of afternoon tea and participating in it. Those who are already familiar with this custom will delight in having the opportunity to share in participating in it with other like-minded members.
Ladies Fine Dining in the Afternoon—contact: Sherry Flowers
For women who enjoy fine dining and prefer to have a late lunch/early dinner. We'll try new restaurants and also return to earlier favorites occasionally.
Ladies Lunch Out—contact: Susan Frymire
Meets once a month to share experiences, foster new friendships and socialize in general. Every participant will have the opportunity to suggest a nice restaurant to explore, have lunch and more importantly, have fun!
Liverpool Rummy—contact: Marsha Farrell
This American game is a multi-player, multi-round card game similar to other variants of Rumy that adds features like buying and going out. Come and have fun with this easy to play game and make new friends in the process.
Men’s Breakfast Club—contacts: Gary Harrell and Jim Box
The men’s monthly breakfast group meets with the goal of fostering friendships, networking and exploring common interests in a relaxed atmosphere. Social and/or service opportunities could arise out of any shared interests.
Non-Fiction Book Club—contact: Donya Leeman
Meets to read and discuss non-fiction books on a monthly basis
Paper Crafting—contact: Shawn Wagner
Brings together Silver Frog members who are interested in learning about paper crafting and fostering friendships while learning and developing skills in different forms of paper crafting.
Performing Arts—contact: Susan Turner
The Dallas/Fort Worth area is home to some of the finest live theatre productions and musical performances in the state. Join us to attend a variety of shows and concerts and then enjoy a meal together after the performance.
Photography—contact: Randy Smith
Provides a social and instructive forum for Silver Frog members to learn more about photography, the operation of their equipment, and share their artistic work with others. We aim to improve everyone’s photographic skills and possibly capture photos of Silver Frog activities for the newsletter, The Silver Streak.
Pickleballers—contact: Jack Darrell Crowder
Meet old or new friends and get some exercise playing the fastest growing game in the country. All games will be double pickleball. Play is at the TCU tennis courts, days and times are communicated by email—cost is $7.50 court fee, paid at the pro shop. Players will need to bring their own paddle and an outdoor pickleball. Instruction is provided for those who have not played before.
Positive Aging—contact: Anne Carlson
Meets to share resources that enhance positive aging, develop a supportive community to anticipate, smooth, and own expected/unexpected life transitions. In addition, it provides an informal forum to facilitate in-depth continuing discussions, relationship building and growth. Size may be limited due to the size of the facility we will be using (La Madeleine restaurant at 6240 Camp Bowie) and to allow for strong group interaction.
Women & Wine—contact Siân Borne
Meets to provide an opportunity for networking with other Silver Frog women who enjoy tasting and learning about wine, plus possibly arranging for more formal tastings/trips at local wineries.
