LOL Event Calendar 2026
Jan 3rd
Lucky Lupper
Goodbye 2025 Hello 2026
Bonnie Smith
Feb 11th
Presentation at Community Church of the beautiful organ and its unique history
Followed by lunch at Sally Tursi's, hosted by Sally Tursi & Dawn Perks
RSVP by Feb. 1 to Dawn (540) 429-2202 or, Sally (860) 620-4026
Mar 20th
LOL BI-ANNUAL MEETING - Yacht Club - 11:30 meeting, followed by lunch for $24 (inclusive)
RSVP by March 10 with menu selection (see email from Laurie) and payment via check to Laurie Jones,
316 Inagehi Ln, or Venmo @Laurie-Jones-135
April 21st - Kathy Kutschera & Carol Smiley
Visit Aspire Park, and lunch at The Pearl (777 Aspire Dr., Clinton, TN)- limited to 20 guests; depart from Poplar Springs ramp at 10:30 a.m., lunch at 11:30, explore park after lunch.
RSVP to Kathy via phone or text - 865 548-8637 by March 31st. To hold your reservation, mail a refundable $10 check payable to Kathy Kutschera, 203 Ootsima Way, Loudon, TN 37774
May TBD
June 24th - 1:30 -2:30 - Top floor of Yacht Club - Bobbi Taylor
"Get up, Dress up, Never Give up" presented by Donna Roland. To register, make $15 check payable to Bobbi Taylor, 215 Tommotley Dr. If you have any questions, contact Bobbi, thebobetter14@gmail.com or (865) 591-4426.
July
Aug 4th - Appetizer & Recipe Exchange
Join us for a delicious lunch of yummy food, fun and sharing your favorite recipes!
Date: August 4, 2026. Time: 11:45
Location: 313 Saloli Lane, Chatuga Coves
Cost: $5.00
Limit: 20
Bring a potluck-style appetizer you love…whether it’s a family classic or new favorite. We will provide drinks and a salad to complement the shared dishes.
RSVP by July 20th and share the recipe you plan to bring to avoid duplicates.
RSVP by text to one of your hosts:
Linda Klein (865) 973-7233
Nanci Savage (702) 498-7101
Please make your check for $5 payable to Linda Klein and mail or drop off your check or cash to 117 Cayuga Drive.
Email or text a copy of your recipe in advance to nanci@qbwise.com or 702-498-7101 so we can compile a booklet and you can go home with a stack of new recipes to try! (You can also drop off a copy of your recipe when you mail or drop off your payment.)
As parking is always limited in our neighborhoods, we encourage you to car pool.
Sept TBD
LOL BI-ANNUAL MEETING
Oct TBD
Linda Arwood
Nov. TBD
Dec. TBD
Event Ideas
Erins Herb Farm in Oak Ridge/Lunch - pick and plant herbs (May or June)
Forensic Anthropology Center (Body Farm)
Ancient Lore Village
Sweetwater Valley Cheese Farm Tour
Proton Therapy Center Tour
Scopes Monkey Trial in July
Loudon County Sheriff K9 Demonstration
Ghost Walking Tours - Loudon
Tour of TVA Water Management Center
Tour of Loudon County 911 Center
Cumberland Playhouse
Echo Ridge Farm Tour
Amazon Center Tour
Crescent Bend or Marbry-Hazen Historical House
Jewelry TV Tour
Oakridge - Manhattan bus tour
Concerts or plays with lunch or dinner (Tennessee Theater, Maryville College, Clarence Brown)
UT Veterinary tour
Self-defense lecture and demo
Local Motors factory tour - 3D printed parts
Malibu boat factory tour
Cades Cove and lunch in Townsend
Jack Daniels tour in Lynchburg, TN
Overnight to Franklin, TN - historic sights, shopping, restaurants
Day trip to Cookeville and lunch
Tree & Vine, Knoxville - olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasing
High Tea at Carmella's in Kingston
Christmas show in Pigeon Forge
Lulu's Tea Room in Powell, TN
Rainwater Farm, Maryville - soap making demo or lesson and lunch
Pool or lake/dock party
Gotta Know Knoxville - two hour walking tour
Village Quilters art show
Spa day somewhere
Zoo trip
Bald River Falls picnic
Schacolad Chocolate Factory
Lunch and a movie