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 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 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, 9:30 a.m.
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.
Game Night
This group is temporarily paused as we search for new leaders. If you are interested in bring this group back, please email lindsey.p@ihcouncil.org.
Meets: Third Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.
Location: Blakely Hall, 2550 NE Park Drive, Issaquah
Enjoy an evening of games ranging from Connect4 to Monopoly to Spirit Island with your friends and neighbors! All ages are welcome. Feel free to bring a game to share with the group.
Issaquah Highlands Hiking Group
The Issaquah Highlands Hiking Group is open to all ages to connect with other hiking enthusiasts and go on planned hikes in the beautiful Northwest.
Join our Facebook group for more information and details on our next scheduled hike.
Meditation Group
Meets: Fridays, 2 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!
Minecraft Mania
Meets: Second and fourth Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m.
Location: Blakely Hall, 2550 NE Park Drive, Issaquah
All elementary school-aged kids are invited to join friends and middle school group leaders Emmett and Eli for gaming fun! Participants are urged to bring a laptop computer, iPad, tablet or cell phone–with Minecraft Java Edition installed–to play.
Poker Night
Meets: Fourth Thursdays, 7 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.
Join us on Facebook for all the latest information and results.
Photography Group
Meets: Third Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.
Location: Virtual
Enjoy monthly meetings with guest speakers, share and discuss your work with others, and participate in an online community throughout the month.
Issaquah Highlands Pickleball Group
Meets: Mondays, 6-8 p.m.
Location: Central Park Courts
Join other neighbors interested in pickleball for games at the Central Park courts. All are welcome!
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.
Tai Chi Fitness Class
Meets: Wednesdays, 6:30 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: Thursdays, 7 a.m.
Location: Blakely Hall/Hybrid
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.
Toddler Playgroup
Meets: Wednesdays, 10-11:30 a.m.
Location: Blakely Hall, 2550 NE Park Drive, Issaquah
Parents/caregivers and kids under 5 are invited to meet, sing and explore alongside neighbors and friends in the community! Adults are responsible for the children they bring throughout the group.
Yarns & Threads Group
Meets: Wednesday and Fridays, 10 a.m.
Location: Blakely Hall, outside or virtual – See calendar.
All knitters, crocheters and stitchers are welcome. For more details or questions, please contact Cathie Coulter.
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.
