Star Groups

Star Groups are led by Second Act members, for Second Act members. They meet monthly and cover a variety of interesting topics and hobbies. Join a group for fun or to expand your knowledge. Registration is not required for Star Groups. Want to start a new Star Group? Just let us know. 

Star Groups

*Groups may not meet on holidays. Call 877.480.4040 for more information. 

• Bocce Ball
  1:00 PM, Wednesdays
  Location: Herrin Bocce Courts (behind Civic Center)
  Leader: Jeff Kurtz

• Bowling
  1:00 PM, Fridays
  Location: SI Bowl, Carterville, IL
  Leader: Dan Edmonds 

• Canasta Carbondale
  12:30PM, 1st and 2nd Tuesday
  Location: Senior Adult Services, Carbondale
  Leader: Norma Flores

• Canasta
  12:00 PM, Tuesdays
  Location: Murphysboro Senior Center
  Leader: Wilma Nelson

• Creative Writing
  1:00 PM, 1st & 3rd Thursday
  Location: Carbondale Public Library
  405 W. Main Street
  Leader: David McKay, Karen Simons

• Crocheting
  1:00 PM, 2nd & 4th Monday
  Location: Barnes & Noble, Carbondale
  Leader: Vicky Mohr

• Dining Out
  12:00 PM, 3rd Wednesday
  Location: Varies month to month  - Hunan in March 2024
  Leader: Dale Sands

• Hiking
  10:00 AM, 3rd Tuesday
  Location: Varies month to month
  Leader: Susan Plater

• Knitting
  1:00 PM, Mondays
  Location: University Mall, Carbondale
  Hallway next to Shoe Department
  Leader: Jan Randolph

• Line Dancing - Carbondale
  9:00 AM, Tuesdays
  Location: First United Methodist Church, Carbondale
  Leader: Kathy Johnson, Janet Sundberg & Beverly Hardnett-Young

• Line Dancing – Murphysboro
  9:30 AM, Thursdays
  Location: Murphysboro Senior Center
  Leader: Marcia Allen

• Photography
  Watch Newsletter for dates
  Location: Crab Orchard Wildlife Visitors Center
  Leader: Jim Osborn, Photographer

• Strutter’s Club (Walking Group)
  9:00 AM, Mondays
  Location: University Mall, Carbondale
  Meet at south mall entrance, parking lot J
  Leader: Jo Ann Whitehead