Member's Corner

Grouper regularly spotlights members and club leaders who bring our mission and vision to life.

From Swimming to Social Circles, Wellness Goals Are Supported

I worked in the financial field. It’s extremely important to stay active after retirement. I’ll take it even further, it helped me find a purpose. I travel, but traveling is expensive. When you’re retired, and you’re on a fixed income, you’re kind of shell-shocked about your income and adjustments have to be made. So you try to find your purpose and find things that keep you active that aren’t costly, and for me, Grouper helps me with my purpose and so does Durham Parks & Rec – not to get bored and to stay active during my retirement years.

From Swimming to Social Circles, Wellness Goals Are Supported

I worked in the financial field. It’s extremely important to stay active after retirement. I’ll take it even further, it helped me find a purpose. I travel, but traveling is...

Tony Cross is a Legionnaire on a Mission

Join us as we spotlight American Legion member Tony Cross, a dedicated advocate for The American Legion’s ‘Be The One’ campaign, aimed at preventing veteran suicides. In this video, Tony...

Life On The Rails Keeps Roy Masterson Connected

Like a train staying on schedule, Roy Masterson maneuvers through the National Model Railroad Association’s community of clubs and conventions, connecting with fellow NMRA members over their shared love of...

Susan Watkins: The Queen of Red Hats and Belly Laughs

Susan Watkins: The Queen of Red Hats and Belly Laughs By Spencer Morgan Founder and Chief Community Officer When I first meet Susan Watkins, she is on the hunt for...

A Chess Pioneer And His Pursuit Of Purpose

A Chess Pioneer And His Pursuit Of Purpose By Spencer Morgan Founder and Chief Community Officer Mike Abron moved to St. Louis in 2019 to become a better chess player....

No Look Rhonda Leads The Way

No Look Rhonda Leads The Way By Spencer Morgan Founder and Chief Community Officer Every Tuesday night at 6 p.m., in Huntsville, Alabama, 88 familiar faces gather under the neon...

RC Eagles Keep Passions and (Most) Model Planes Aloft

RC Eagles Keep Passions and (Most) Model Planes Aloft https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjLGb7KOKQc By Spencer MorganChief Community Officer and Founder On a recent Wednesday afternoon at Suhaka Field, Loren Anderson craned his...

Walking with Joan: Dave Brown Keeps Wife’s Memory Alive, One Step at a Time

Walking with Joan: Dave Brown Keeps Wife’s Memory Alive, One Step at a Time By Spencer Morgan As darkness fell on Dec. 30, 2008, Dave and Joan Brown stood overlooking...

Piecing a New Life Together

Piecing a New Life Together By Spencer Morgan Ruth Kennedy had some scraps of fabric leftover from making clothes over the years for her family. Living now in a town...

Partner Spotlight

The Fabric of Connection: A Chat With SAQA’s Martha Sielman

The Fabric of Connection: A Chat With SAQA’s Martha Sielman By Ed Ryan The Grouper Gazette recently chatted with Martha Sielman, Executive Director of Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA), to...

ACBL Leader Guided By A Passion For Bridge

ACBL Leader Guided By A Passion For Bridge “The ability to connect through cards allows really different types of people to be friends because they play bridge.” Bronia Jenkins, Executive...

Walk With A Doc’s Founder: “You have to walk the talk”

Walk With A Doc’s Founder: “You have to walk the talk” Dr David Sabgir walks his dog Mudge as he talks with nine year old Sophia Sturiano during the “Walk...

A conversation with Naples Pickleball Center’s Bob Strommen

A conversation with Naples Pickleball Center’s Bob Strommen “You learn to realize that life is very precious, very short. Life is enhanced through the relationships you have with people around...