Issaquah Highlands community groups are open to the public and free to join unless otherwise noted. For the most updated meeting dates and times, please check the online community calendar.
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ADHD Caregiver Support Group
Meets: First Thursdays, 10-11:30 a.m.
Location: Blakely Hall, 2550 NE Park Drive, Issaquah
If you care for someone with ADD/ADHD, you are welcome to join us to chat, share experiences and get support. Caregivers and parents with kids of all ages are welcome! Meets first and third Thursdays at Blakely Hall.
Book Club
Meets: Second Tuesdays, 7-8:30 p.m.
Location: Blakely Hall, 2550 NE Park Drive, Issaquah
Book club is a great place to meet neighbors, socialize and explore a variety of books.
Issaquah Highlands Business Networking Group
Meets: Meets quarterly, time fluctuates
Location: Virtual
Join other small business owners for a new spin on networking. The more we connect and share, the more we all grow! This group is inclusive, connection-based and valuable to all members. No obligations, just genuine connections!
Chess Club
Meets: Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m.
Location: Blakely Hall, 2550 NE Park Drive, Issaquah
Love to play chess? Miss playing over-the-board (OTB) games live with real people? Come join us for fun and (chess) games! All ages and experience levels are welcome. Please bring your chess set if you have one. Otherwise, there will be plenty to share.
Co-Working Group
Meets: Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: Blakely Hall, 2550 NE Park Drive, Issaquah
Grab your laptop and head over to Blakely Hall on Tuesdays for free Wi-Fi, coffee and snacks. All adults looking for a place to get some work done while enjoying the co-work environment are welcome.
Figure Drawing Group
Meets: Mondays, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Location: Blakely Hall, 2550 NE Park Drive, Issaquah
Join fellow artists for weekly three-hour sessions to draw from a live nude model. Please bring your own drawing materials; you may use any medium that doesn’t unreasonably discomfort fellow artists. $15 per person.
Figure Drawing Group
Meets: Second Sundays, 7-10 p.m.
Location: Blakely Hall, 2550 NE Park Drive, Issaquah
Delve into the art of figure drawing at these monthly immersive sessions. Artists of all skill levels are welcome to practice sketching a professional model in a series of poses. A $15 per person donation will be collected on entry. Please bring your own drawing materials.
Media Club
Meets: First Tuesdays, 7-8:30 p.m.
Location: Blakely Hall, 2550 NE Park Drive, Issaquah
Welcome to the Issaquah Media Club—a vibrant group for anyone 14 and up who loves diving into what they’re reading, watching, or listening to! This isn’t your average book club. This club celebrate all kinds of media, from books and podcasts to movies and shows. Bring your unique take on your current favorites and get ready for lively, thoughtful conversations.
Meditation Group
Meets: Fridays, 2-3 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Discover how to find moments to relax the mind. The group practices exercises that promote balance, strength and calmness. Learn techniques to help deal with the stress and strain of a busy life. Free to attend and open to all!
Poker Night
Meets: Fourth Thursdays, 7-10 p.m.
Location: Blakely Hall, 2550 NE Park Drive, Issaquah
Love watching the World Series of Poker on TV? Want to test your Poker skills at a friendly neighborhood game? Join us for a $40 buy-in, No-Limit Texas Hold ’Em tournament! Whether you are novice wanting to network or a salty vet looking for some steep competition, you will love our monthly club! Sign-in starts at 6:45 p.m.
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Portrait Drawing Group
Meets: Fridays, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Location: Blakely Hall, 2550 NE Park Drive, Issaquah
Join fellow art enthusiasts for portrait drawing from a live clothed model. There is no instruction provided; however, many group members are experienced artists who are willing to share insights. Please bring your own drawing materials. $15 per person will be collected to cover the cost of the model.
Senior Social Group
Meets: Tuesdays, 2-3:30 p.m.
Location: Blakely Hall, 2550 NE Park Drive, Issaquah
Meet fellow seniors for casual social time every week. Coffee, tea and snacks will be provided, courtesy of Sunrise Senior Living. Occasional speakers will be planned. Volunteers wanted! If you would like to help organize this group and be a welcoming presence at the socials, please contact lindsey.p@ihcouncil.org or 425-507-1109.
Sew Together
Meets: Second and Fourth Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Location: Blakely Hall, 2550 NE Park Drive, Issaquah
Let’s sew together! Sewers of all levels are welcome – bring your current sewing project and supplies (including your machine).
Are you a beginner just starting out? Kelly Su will offer beginner sewing lessons to up to five people each session – SIGN UP NOW. For a $10 pre-registration fee, you’ll get a loaner sewing machine, a beginner’s kit, and hands-on instruction for the first hour. You are then welcome to stay and work on the project you started!
Tai Chi Fitness Class
Meets: Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 a.m.
Location: Blakely Hall, 2550 NE Park Drive, Issaquah
Free Chen-style Tai Chi for all who are interested in learning and practicing together. This ancient Chinese martial art promotes health by reducing bodily tension and stress, improving balance and coordination, increasing joint flexibility, calming the breath and clearing the mind.
Issaquah Highlands Toastmasters
Meets: First and third Mondays, 6-7 p.m.
Location: Fire Station 73, 1280 NE Park Drive, Issaquah
Say it better with Toastmasters. Share your interests and goals in a positive, supportive environment. Let us help you expand your knowledge and horizons. Guests are welcome to join a meeting to see what it’s about. It’s one hour of fun, and you won’t be put on the spot!
Note: This group requires a fee to join, but free for guests.
Yarns & Threads Group
Meets: Wednesday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Location: Blakely Hall, outside or virtual – See calendar.
All knitters, crocheters and stitchers are welcome.
Yoga Group
Meets: Saturdays, 7:30-8:30 a.m.
Location: Blakely Hall, 2550 NE Park Drive, Issaquah
Explore the mental and physical benefits of yoga with friends and neighbors as we follow videos together. Bring your own mat, towel, water bottle and props. Each week, attendees will follow yoga videos displayed on a big screen and explore a variety of styles such as Vinyasa, Hatha, Ashtanga, Yin, etc.
Interested in starting your own community group?
Volunteer group leaders share their passion and bring people together with common interests. Want to connect with others who share your passion? Highlands Council can help you get a community group started. Complete the form below (under “Type of Service,” select “Lead a community group”) or email Lindsey Pinkston, Highlands Council executive director, to share your ideas.
