LAUGH

groups

Fun activities for those who have a shared interest.
*sorted alphabetically & there's a calendar at the bottom too. 

10:30am Worship Choir

Sundays / August 27, September 24, October 29, November 19
Location: College Church - Green Room + Main Worship Center
Leader: Katie Rose Weissend
Target: Kids, Youth, Adults
Contact Katie Rose if interested: katierose@collegechurch.com
An opportunity to sing in the 10:30am Service once per month. If you love to sing, are new to singing, or are looking for a chance to learn more about music, this is the opportunity for you. We rehearse the Wednesday night prior to the Sunday morning we sing and you will receive all the details in advance to feel prepared. Join us!

Biking

Saturdays / October 7, November 11
9:00am - 10:30am
Location: College Church - Garret Entrance
Leader: Denise Spotts
We leave right at 9:00am to bike on the Indian Creek trail.

Boomers & Builders Branson Trip

Tuesday / November 28 - Thursday / November 30
Target: Boomer & Builders
Leader: Michael Cork

Boomer & Builders Lunch with Staff

Thursdays / September 7, October 12, November 9
11:30am
Location: College Church - Uphaus Worship Center
Target: Boomer & Builders
Leader: Michael Cork

Bunco

Fridays / September 8, October 13, November 10, December 15
7:00pm
Location: College Church - V301
Target: All Adults
Leader: Denise Spotts
Cost: $3, bring a snack to share.

Cooking: Dessert Duo - The Sweet Treat Spectacle

Saturday / January 6 / 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: College Church - Dining Room
Target: All ages - great family outing
Leaders: Spencer James + Stephanie James
Limited Space: Sign up by January 3
Cost: $10
Come learn and sample some new sweet treat recipes.

Cooking: Falling in Love with Soups

Saturday / October 28 / 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: College Church - Dining Room
Target: All ages - great family outing
Leader: Denise Spotts + Special Guests
Limited Space: Sign up by October 21
Cost: $10
You will be treated to a cooking demonstration of a variety of soups. Lots of taste testers needed!
Sign up for a laugh group today!

Cooking: Hispanic Cooking with Cristty Beltrán

Saturday / September 9 / 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: College Church - Dining Room
Target: All ages - great family outing
Leaders: Cristty Beltán + Stephanie James
Limited Space: Sign up by September 6
Cost: $10
Cristty will cook some Hispanic dishes for you to sample.

Cooking: Kids Only

Saturdays / September 30, November 4, December 2 / 9:30am - 12:00pm
Mini Pies, Making Cookies, Decorating Cookies
Locations: September 30 at College Church - Dining Room, November and December at Jerri's home - register for location.
Target: Kids 8 to 12 - no adults please
Leader: Jerri Sapp
Sign up at least a week prior to the dates. Space available for only 8 students.
Cost: $8 per child

Cross Stitching - X Marks the Spot

Mondays / October 2, November 6, December 4
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: College Church - V304
Target: Anyone wanting to cross stitch - All skill levels welcome
Leader: Amy Bird

Gettin' Crafty

September 23 / 9:00am
November 16 / 6:30pm
Location: College Church - V301
Target: Adults
Leaders: JoAnn Degraffenreid + Janelle Freeburg
Cost: $20
Limited Space: Signup by September 4 and November 13
Join us for an evening of laughter and fun! Step by step instructions provided to create seasonal decor for your home.

Hasfit

Mondays / August 28 - December 18
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Wednesdays / October 4 - December 20
9:00am - 10:00am
Location: College Church - Downhaus
Target: Adults
Leader: Denise Spotts
We will use a website that encourages strengthening by using small weights or the weight of your body. A variety of levels will be demonstrated, including how to utilize a chair. You need a mat and a pair of small weights (1-3 lbs). 

Intersection: Family Tailgating Party

Sunday / September 17 / 12:00pm
Location: College Church
Leader: Amber Weyrauch
Hamburgers, hotdogs, paper goods and drinks will be provided. A-L bring a side dish. M-Z bring a dessert. Kids are welcome. 

Intersection: Big Kids' Night Out

Thursday / November 9 / 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Main Event, Olathe
Leader: Amber Weyrauch
Cost: $20 (includes 3 hours of play with 1 hour arcade time)
Registration required. Leave the kids at home and come play like a kid!

LAF (Lunch and Fellowship) Bunch

Thursday / October 19 / 11:30am - 1:30pm
MNU Cafeteria - Meet in the seating area
Thursday / December 14 / 11:30am - 1:30pm
K-Machos Mexican Restaurant - 1229 E. Santa Fe, Olathe
Leaders: Mary Davidson + Joan Fore
Meet with others from College Church and get to know each other. We will share our prayer needs and talk about special things going on in each other's lives. 

Life in the Blender

Sundays / August 27, September 17, October 22, November 19, December 17 / 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Register for location
Leaders: Justin + Megan Bell
Stepfamily life is like making a smoothie. We throw a bunch of complex ingredients into the blender, press the button, and experience the chaos. When we add scripture to our blender, we take our finger off the button and allow God to do the mixing. What we see and hear as chaos is the Master Chef creating a drink with a richer flavor than any single ingredient could achieve on our own. This fall, fellowship with other blended families living in the blender. We'll share Bible-based resources, eat, play and pray through the chaos. 

Men: Just Some Men Eatin' Breakfast

Saturday / September 16 / 8:30am
Wooden Spoon, 11823 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS
Saturday / October 14 / 8:30am
Snooze, 7012 W 135th St, Overland Park, KS
Saturday / November 11 / 8:30am
Shack, 7940 W 135th St, Overland Park, KS
Saturday / December 9 / 8:30am
Black Bear Diner, 11981 S Strang Line Rd, Olathe, KS
Target: Men

Join a group today!

Laugh a little, make some new friends, and find encouragement for all that life throws at you.

Men: Top Golf

Saturday / September 23 / 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Top Golf
Register by September 15 to receive an email with further details.
Target: Men and boys
Cost: Approximately $10 for an hour of Top Golf

Men: Par-Tee Disc Golf

Saturdays / 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month
9:30am – 12:30pm
Location: Register for location
Target: Men
Leader: Daniel Albertson
All dates are weather permitting.

Miniature Painting & Gaming

Wednesdays / August 2 - December 13
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: College Church - V301
Target: Adults and accompanied children (13+)
Leader: Philip Foster
Paint miniatures, build miniature terrain, and play tabletop games. Some materials will be provided, but experienced members are welcome to bring supplies such as paints, hobby tools, and miniatures.

Pickleball: Beginners / Low Impact

Saturdays / September 2, October 21, December 9
9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: College Church - Gym
Target: Adults who want to learn the game of pickleball or those who need improvement in skills
Leader: Denise Spotts
These dates are set for beginners or those still needing assistance with the rules. Some instruction of the game will be included. Racquets will be available. This is not a clinic - no signup needed.
Sign up for a laugh group today! 

Pickleball: Level 2+

Thursdays / August 31 - December 28
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Saturdays / September 16, October 14, November 18, December 16 / 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: College Church - Gym
Target: Adults who have played pickleball before and have a knowledge of rules.
Leaders: Kristi Sanderson + Nancy Shultz
These dates are for those comfortable playing the game of pickleball and understand the rules. Please no beginners. Bring your own racquet.
Saturdays / September 9, September 30, November 11 / 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: College Church – V301
Leader: Rachel McLane

We will work on sewing projects of our own choosing and/or offer mending services. If you are in need of mending services, please stop by.

Volleyball

Tuesdays / August 29 - December 19 / 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: College Church – Gym
Target: Ages 16+
Leaders: Jenny Albertson + Kim Toburen

Come for the whole time or just for a little while. Teams will be mixed and rotated throughout the night.

Walking

Saturdays / August 19 - October 28 (excluding Labor Day weekend) / 8:30am
Location: College Church - Front Steps
Leader: Deb Ellis
Join us for a walk along the trail. All dates are weather permitting.

Women of Hope

2nd Tuesday of each month / 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Register for location
Target: Widows
Leaders: Nancy Hill + Gina Jacobsma + Janet Simpson + Kathy Walter
Need fellowship and laughter with people who get it? Come to our group.
Contact Kathy Walter with questions: kathy.walter@sbcglobal.net

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Youth Fall Retreat

October 6 - October 8
Location: Register for location
Target: Middle school and high school students
Contact Pastor Hannah Beers-Borger for more details about Youth events.
hbeers@collegechurch.com

Laugh Groups Calendar

Registration is required for many of the events in this group.
Where required, the forms are available by clicking in the event description.