Interest Groups

The Art Club meets once to twice a month at the Bozeman Art Museum.  A variety of projects are created and different mediums are used.

Learn how to make beautiful beaded jewelry!  No previous experience is required; we will teach you if you are new to the craft.  You can make bracelets and necklaces for yourself and/or friends and family.  You will be surprised at how easy it is to match your own truly unique handmade creations to your favorite outfits!  The group meets monthly in group members’ homes for fun and inspiration.

The Gallatin Valley has a plethora of birds and bird habitat to be explored. This group meets more often in the warmer months.

GVNC hosts a variety of book clubs which are reading and discussion gatherings.  These meet monthly and the places, times and subjects vary.

There are several bridge groups that play once a month in addition to a ladies’ marathon group of ten pairs.

This card game is similar to rummy and requires some strategy. They meet monthly in members’ homes.

Caring Notes are written by GVNC volunteers and are sent to members or members’ family (e.g., spouse, children) to express the club’s concern and/or recognition of various events in a member’s life.  Examples are major family events (e.g., birth, marriage, death), a medical issue, or a significant achievement for which congratulations are in order. Members are encouraged to share such news with the GVNC Caring Notes volunteer so she can craft an appropriate note that she will mail.

This group provides information and manpower to service organizations in the Gallatin Valley who request volunteers to support projects in our community.

Cribbage or Crib is a card game that involves playing or grouping cards in combinations which gain points. The group meets every other Monday at Mukia coffee shop at 1:00 pm. No experience is required and new members are welcomed.  A reminder is sent out by text on Sundays.  Text the group leader if you are interested in joining.

This outdoor activity appeals to all skill levels for Nordic skiing adventures in the Bozeman area.

Excursions are a very popular benefit offered to GVNC members and their guests. An Excursion committee works to schedule a variety of activities of interest in the community. But they are always looking for ideas, so members are asked to share suggestions for future possible excursions with the Excursion Committee Chair.

Beginning in late Spring, this group meets several times throughout the summer to hike the beautiful trails in Gallatin and Park Counties.

Members are encouraged to contact the Interest Group Coordinator with ideas and suggestions for adding new interest groups.  The Coordinator will assist in organizing new start-ups and communicating the information about the new group to the organization.

This dancing group is divided into different levels of skill and experience. It meets in the group leader’s home weekly.

Fridays at 9:00 am – Beginner Class      Fridays at 10 am — Advanced Class

START UP class each Wednesday morning at 10 a.m.  at home of home of assistant group leader.

The Lunch Bunch meets once a month to explore one of Bozeman’s/Belgrade’s wide variety of great restaurants.

American Mah Jongg is considered by some as a more challenging game than its Chinese counterpart. It is played with the same set as Chinese, plus 8 joker tiles and an American Mah Jongg card that comes out every year in April. That card has formulas that allow you to claim Mah Jongg. You choose the formula based on the tiles you have. It’s a fun game! The group meets every Monday afternoon, 1:00 – 3:30 at the Belgrade Senior Citizen Center. Join us!

This group will meet on Wednesdays in the summer of 2024 starting Wednesday, July 31st through Wednesday, August 28th at 10 am.  Participants will meet at East Gallatin Recreation Area. This is not a class, just people having fun on the water together.

All skill levels and equipment are welcome. This group meets every few weeks, taking pictures throughout our community then meets again a few weeks later to critique the photos taken.

The Newcomers Pickleball Interest Group schedules year-round indoor games several days a week. Players with varying levels of experience are welcome.

This trick-taking card game meets once a month and is hosted by member volunteers in their homes. Anyone who would like to learn to play is welcome.

This group attends live performances in Bozeman monthly, varying venues and times.

GVNC is a volunteer-led organization and therefore depends on members working together to make all of our activities and initiatives possible. Contact the GVNC Volunteer Coordinator to offer your assistance, whether it be for one event or for an ongoing role within the organization.

This interest group is for anyone who would like to get out in the beautiful Montana outdoors for a short bit with a few friends! The walks are geared toward zero- to low-elevation gain and are generally an hour or two at the most. There will usually be an option before or after to sit for coffee or a bite to eat. Walks will usually be on Thursday, Friday or Saturday. An email will be sent out each week detailing the plans for the for the upcoming walk. Email Karen to get included on the weekly email, but no need to RSVP weekly – just join us when you can!