Monthly board meetings will be held at the LOWC Clubhouse on the following dates:
April 12th, May 10th, June 14th, July 12th, August 9th, September 13th, October 11th, November - No Meeting, December 13th
We know you are as excited as we are for the 2025 season to start! (opening date is Friday May 16!) Visitors are invited to join members in the annual Spring Cleanup Weekend: getting the clubhouse, pool, hot tub, and grounds in tip-top shape for the summer season.
Breakfast and lunch are free for participants on Saturday: 9 am doughnuts and coffee, and Lunch at 1 pm.
Check this post for rain date.
Stay tuned for special activities by date, in addition to regular activities as shown below. For additional information on visiting LOWC, click here: Visiting Lake O' The Woods — Lake O' The Woods Club
The weather may be ideal, or it may not be, but we know you can hardly wait to visit in any case!
The Toasty Buns lunch grill is open on Saturday and Sunday (burgers, dogs, etc) between noon and 1pm.
LOWC is open to visitors 9 am - 9 pm daily from May 17 through September 28 2025
Click here for additional information on visiting LOWC: Visiting Lake O' The Woods — Lake O' The Woods Club
There will be a prize for best recipe voted on by those who participate in the dinner.
Menu: Chili, Toppings, Grilled Cheese, Green Salad, Corn Bread, and Dessert
Please sign up @ Clubhouse Bulletin Board if you wish to enter the Chili Cook-Off.
Cost: $15 per person.
Use our disposable plates and utensils, or you are welcome to bring your own reusable plates and utensils.
Lake O' The Woods Club, 1353 Sager Road, Valparaiso, IN, 46383 (map)
Following a delicious meal prepared by our members, relax and enjoy LIVE MUSIC by one of our LOWC bands “Bare Bottom Ramblers”!
Please join us in honoring our Veterans who sacrificed for our Country. We will meet at the Flag Pole for the playing of Taps at Noon.
Baked Spaghetti Dinner by Laurel. Stay tuned for more details.
Cost: $15 per person.
Use our disposable plates and utensils, or you are welcome to bring your own reusable plates and utensils.
Lake O' The Woods Club, 1353 Sager Road, Valparaiso, IN, 46383 (map)
Join us for a fun night of Trivia after one of our delicious home cooked meals!
Detail your pride and joy and bring it to LOWC for the day to compete with other classic car enthusiasts.
Bring your car and set up in the RV area. Following is the Car Show schedule:
3-5 pm: Be available to share your knowledge about your car with others.
5-7 pm: Move your car to Tennis Court area. Voting will begin for People’s Choice Trophy.
6 pm - Join us for a FREE meal during our Tail Gait party.
7 pm Trophy will be awarded to the People’s Choice!
Stay for a bonfire following the trophy award.
Join us at the tent campground area for a Tail Gate Party
Contact Entertainment Director, Kim to volunteer for bringing a dish to share.
All guests welcome. No charge. Cash donations appreciated.
Stay around for a community bonfire.
(In case of inclement weather, the meal and sing-a-long will be held at the clubhouse.)
Use our disposable plates and utensils, or you are welcome to bring your own reusable plates and utensils.
Authentic German Meal Hosted by Astrid & Sabine.
Pork shanks with mashed potatoes and sauerkraut.
Cost: $15 per person.
Use our disposable plates and utensils, or you are welcome to bring your own reusable plates and utensils.
Lake O' The Woods Club, 1353 Sager Road, Valparaiso, IN, 46383 (map)
Join us in celebrating the Summer Solstice beginning at 3 pm near the clubhouse:
Bring your favorite fresh flowers to help decorate the beautifully hand crafted Maypole at 3 pm.
Next, create your own Summer Solstice floral headband.
Summer Solstice Meal - Hosted by LIz & Roland; Inez & Brad
Specific meal to be determined.
Cost: $15 per person.
Use our disposable plates and utensils, or you are welcome to bring your own reusable plates and utensils.
Lake O' The Woods Club, 1353 Sager Road, Valparaiso, IN, 46383 (map)
Join us after our Summer Solstice Dinner for Karaoke at Don & Jill’s house.
Everyone is welcome to come perform your favorite karaoke song or to enjoy listening to others. We have had several talented members and guests entertain us during previous karaoke nights!
Sun's out, buns out. Join Ashely, founder of Sacred Liberation Retreats, for the first Nude Yoga Retreat of the season. Pre-Registration is required! Email: sacredliberationretreats@gmail.com.
Taco Bar Meal hosted by Jan & Phil; Sandy & Craig
Specific menu to be determined.
Cost: $15 per person.
Use our disposable plates and utensils, or you are welcome to bring your own reusable plates and utensils.
Lake O' The Woods Club, 1353 Sager Road, Valparaiso, IN, 46383 (map)
Join us for our annual Golf Cart Parade followed by a FREE Weenie Roast.
Lake O' The Woods Club, 1353 Sager Road, Valparaiso, IN, 46383 (map)
Join in the fun by decorating your golf cart. Don’t have a golf cart? Check at the clubhouse to ride with someone who does!
If you love shrimp, you won’t want to miss this delicious meal prepared by LOWC Entertainment Committee.
Cost: $15 per person.
Use our disposable plates and utensils, or you are welcome to bring your own reusable plates and utensils.
Lake O' The Woods Club, 1353 Sager Road, Valparaiso, IN, 46383 (map)
Following a delicious meal prepared by our members, relax and enjoy LIVE MUSIC by one of our LOWC bands “Bare Bottom Ramblers”!
Activities will include:
1 - 3 pm - Nude Model Drawing or Paint & Sip (Choose Drawing or Painting) $10 for Paint Supplies
3:15 pm - Pool Photo for National Nude Weekend
4 - 5 pm - Gong Meditation (Clubhouse)
7 pm - Live Music by The Jaybirds
Baked Chicken Dinner with sides… Green Beans, Salad and more, plus dessert
Gluten Free & Vegetarian option also
Cost: $15 per person.
Use our disposable plates and utensils, or you are welcome to bring your own reusable plates and utensils.
Lake O' The Woods Club, 1353 Sager Road, Valparaiso, IN, 46383 (map)
Following a delicious meal prepared by our members, relax and enjoy LIVE MUSIC by one of our LOWC bands “Jaybirds”!
Hop on a golf cart and wear nothing but a poker face.
A card is dealt at every stop, as well as appetizers and a beverage.
Prize for the best hand!
(Contact Kim to sign up as a stop.)
Hosted by Bill & Marie
Specific Meal to be determined.
Cost: $15 per person.
Use our disposable plates and utensils, or you are welcome to bring your own reusable plates and utensils.
Lake O' The Woods Club, 1353 Sager Road, Valparaiso, IN, 46383 (map)
Join Ashely, founder of Sacred Liberation Retreats, for another wonderful life and body-affirming Nude Yoga Retreat.
Pre-registration is required! Email: sacredliberationretreats@gmail.com
Missed the June retreat? Don’t miss this one.
Celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary, Steve & Barb are treating us all to a FREE Pizza meal!
Meal will include salad and dessert.
Enjoy a delicious fried chicken picnic meal with various sides and salads.
Cost: $15 per person.
Use our disposable plates and utensils, or you are welcome to bring your own reusable plates and utensils.
Lake O' The Woods Club, 1353 Sager Road, Valparaiso, IN, 46383 (map)
Mandatory for all Members.
Join us for delicious food provided by our members and guests.
Stick around for a fun evening with music by DJ Emmitt and dancing!
Cost: FREE
Use our disposable plates and utensils, or you are welcome to bring your own reusable plates and utensils.
Lake O' The Woods Club, 1353 Sager Road, Valparaiso, IN, 46383 (map)
Kim & Tim’s Chinese Dinner
Stay tuned for meal details.
Cost: $15 per person.
Use our disposable plates and utensils, or you are welcome to bring your own reusable plates and utensils.
Lake O' The Woods Club, 1353 Sager Road, Valparaiso, IN, 46383 (map)
aka - Don’s Famous BBQ - Hosted by Don & Jill
Menu: Competition Style Smoked Pulled Pork Shoulder,
Indiana Corn Casserole (with bacon!), Baked Beans, Salad Bar, Dessert
Vegetarian BBQ Jackfruit option available (Please indicate vegetarian preference at sign up)
Cost: $15 per person.
Use our disposable plates and utensils, or you are welcome to bring your own reusable plates and utensils.
Lake O' The Woods Club, 1353 Sager Road, Valparaiso, IN, 46383 (map)
Labor Day Weekend STEAK DINNER!!!! - Presented by LOWC Entertainment
New York Strip & Baked Potato, (both w/fixings), Corn on the Cob, Salad,
French Bread and dessert.
Vegetarian Option: Stuffed Portabello’s Please indicate on sign up sheet
WHEN SIGNING UP, INDICATE HOW YOU WANT YOUR STEAK COOKED: Well Done - Med. Rare - Rare
Cost: $15 per person.
Use our disposable plates and utensils, or you are welcome to bring your own reusable plates and utensils.
Lake O' The Woods Club, 1353 Sager Road, Valparaiso, IN, 46383 (map)
Following a delicious meal prepared by our members, relax and enjoy LIVE MUSIC by one of our LOWC bands “Bare Bottom Ramblers”!
Join us for all of your favorite activities one more week… if you are a visitor.
Check out the Membership information online or when you check in with the gatekeepers.
Make plans to rent a member-owned AirBNB and you can still enjoy our beautiful trails for just $10 more per day.
Enjoy an authentic German Meal hosted by Astrid & Sabine.
Saturday, 6/14/2025 at 6 p.m.
Specific meal to be determined.
During the winter months, LOWC members have enjoyed opportunities to gather for delicious food fellowship and fun. Our final off-season gathering will be:
April 12th - Spring Potluck in the clubhouse 2PM - 5PM. Games, cards, food to share. Kitchen isn’t available; clean up after yourself (leave no trace!)
Please join us for a festive evening with friends and neighbors. Pot Luck Dinner starts at 5:00 followed by an optional gift exchange. Participants in the gift exchange, please bring a wrapped gift (budget set at $25). Please specify if the gift is for a male, female, or either).
Saturday, July 13, 2024
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Lake O' The Woods Club, 1353 Sager Road, Valparaiso, IN, 46383 (map)
All A & AA members are invited to attend our first ‘off-season’ gathering of the 2024/2025 season.
Mark your calendars for a delightful gathering where you can unwind and enjoy great company. Doors will open at 2 pm to mingle, play cards or board games and relax.
Please bring a dish to share with everyone and sign up ahead of time with dish you plan to bring. The meal will be served at 5 pm.
Bring your own beverages also.
Saturday, July 13, 2024
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Lake O' The Woods Club, 1353 Sager Road, Valparaiso, IN, 46383 (map)
Dam Inspection (1/2 Hour) with Marie. Sager Road - Litter pick up crew. Tennis Courts - put away umbrella, boxes and both nets in garage. Pool - Clean pool cover; move toys to garage; cover speakers; redove/tag/fold and store blue shade banners; stack chairs and cover with tarp. Landscaping - separate list, see Mary T. Clubhouse (Kim W and Amanda T) - Move merch cabinet to barn; prep lobby to paint; prep porch to paint (painting 10/11 & 12); Clean porch fridges; rake/clean north dumpster area; move lattice well screen to garage. Grounds - See Jim or Astrid. Beaches/Lawn - move floating dock to beach; move solar shower to garage; beach the raft; put toys away in boathouse; stack lounge chairs and cover with tarp; fold tables; clean/stack boats and boards; secure sailboat and paddle; bring boats up from East Pier. RV Area - Turn off water and pressure tank; Turn breakers off; Store chairs in shelter at campground. East Pier - stack lounge chairs; put umbrellas in garage; clean for painting; empty fridge; beach the raft.
Saturday FREE Breakfast @ 9 am: Doughnuts and coffee. Lunch also free - 1 pm.
We are also doing a canned/non-perishable Food Drive for Hilltop Neighborhood House. Please bring items to share. You may also visit their website at: Hilltop | Home (hilltophouse.org.
9/29/24 is the finaI day of the 2024 season for visitors.
Interested in visting our beautiful club year round? Become a member or rent a member-owned AirBNB and pay $10 to enjoy the trails for the day!
Join us for more laughter and relaxation after dinner (about dusk). We will have a stand-up comedian show “on the big screen”. Weather permitting, this will be at the pool. If inclement weather, the screen will be set up in the clubhouse.
Join us for one more delicious Pot Luck meal for the 2024 season.
Bring a dish to share and your own beverage.
Plates and utensils are provided.
Join us for all of your favorite activities and delicious food one more week… if you are a visitor.
Check out the Membership information online or when you check in with the gatekeepers.
Make plans to rent a member-owned AirBNB and you can still enjoy our beautiful trails for just $10 more per day.
Board meetings are held on the second Saturday of each month, April through December (except for November). Only members may attend the board meetings.
H’ordervy Wednesdays are back!
Every Wednesday - rain or shine (inside clubhouse if weather doesn’t permit outside).
Join us poolside to share some delicious food and amusing conversations.
Everyone is welcome. Guests do not need to bring a dish to share, but are welcome to if they choose.
Use our disposable plates and utensils, or, if you’d rather, you are welcome to bring your own reusable plates and utensils.
Calling All Musicians - Lake O’ The Woods Open Mic evening September 1, 2024
aka - Don’s Famous BBQ - Hosted by Don & Jill
Menu: Competition Style Smoked Pulled Pork Shoulder,
Indiana Corn Casserole (with bacon!), Baked Beans, Salad Bar, Dessert
Vegetarian BBQ Jackfruit option available (Please indicate vegetarian preference at sign up)
$12 Adults, $7 Kids 12 and under
Use our disposable plates and utensils, or, if you’d rather, you are welcome to bring your own reusable plates and utensils.
As we prepare for our first Nude 5K during the 2025 season, join us for a trial run through… walk/ jog or run our preliminary route. Then give us your feedback as we make plans for the main event next year.
Labor Day Weekend STEAK DINNER!!!! - Presented by LOWC Entertainment
Saturday, August 1st, 6 p.m.
$15 - cash or credit card accepted
New York Strip & Baked Potato, (both w/fixings), Corn on the Cob, Salad,
French Bread and dessert.
Vegetarian Option: Stuffed Portabello’s Please indicate on sign up sheet
WHEN SIGNING UP, INDICATE HOW YOU WANT YOUR STEAK COOKED!!
Use our disposable plates and utensils, or, if you’d rather, you are welcome to bring your own reusable plates and utensils.
Watch this space for details!
This perennial favorite is where it’s at on a Friday evening. Watch the sunset from the East Pier and enjoy desserts prepared by our members. Hosted by Louise, Robyn and Susan.
Every Friday, weather dependent.
No charge, no reservation necessary.
Use our disposable plates and utensils, or, if you’d rather, you are welcome to bring your own reusable plates and utensils.
Hordervy Wednesday’s are back!
Every Wednesday - rain or shine (inside clubhouse if weather doesn’t permit outside).
Join us poolside to share some delicious food and amusing conversations.
Everyone is welcome. Guests do not need to bring a dish to share, but are welcome to if they choose.
Use our disposable plates and utensils, or, if you’d rather, you are welcome to bring your own reusable plates and utensils.
Following our delicious Pork Tenderloin meal, stay for LIVE music by the Bare Bottom Ramblers
and then a Movie by the pool!
$12/Adults; $7/age 12 and under - cash or credit card accepted
Pork Tenderloin with mac & cheese, seasoned green beans, salad and dessert.
Use our disposable plates and utensils, or, if you’d rather, you are welcome to bring your own reusable plates and utensils.
This perennial favorite is where it’s at on a Friday evening. Watch the sunset from the East Pier and enjoy desserts prepared by our members. Hosted by Louise, Robyn and Susan.
Every Friday, weather dependent.
No charge, no reservation necessary.
Use our disposable plates and utensils, or, if you’d rather, you are welcome to bring your own reusable plates and utensils.
H’ordervy Wednesdays are back!
Every Wednesday - rain or shine (inside clubhouse if weather doesn’t permit outside).
Join us poolside to share some delicious food and amusing conversations.
Everyone is welcome. Guests do not need to bring a dish to share, but are welcome to if they choose.
Use our disposable plates and utensils, or, if you’d rather, you are welcome to bring your own reusable plates and utensils.
Everyone - members and guests alike - is invited to the Nature’s Hollow Pot Luck and dee-jay’d dance to celebrate in gratitude for having another Annual Meeting behind us!
No charge for this event. Bring a dish if you like.
Use our disposable plates and utensils, or, if you’d rather, you are welcome to bring your own reusable plates and utensils.
Mandatory for all Members.
This perennial favorite is where it’s at on a Friday evening. Watch the sunset from the East Pier and enjoy desserts prepared by our members. Hosted by Louise, Robyn and Susan.
Every Friday, weather dependent.
No charge, no reservation necessary.
Use our disposable plates and utensils, or, if you’d rather, you are welcome to bring your own reusable plates and utensils.
Hordervy Wednesday’s are back!
Every Wednesday - rain or shine (inside clubhouse if weather doesn’t permit outside).
Join us poolside to share some delicious food and amusing conversations.
Everyone is welcome. Guests do not need to bring a dish to share, but are welcome to if they choose.
Use our disposable plates and utensils, or, if you’d rather, you are welcome to bring your own reusable plates and utensils.
Kim & Tim’s Chinese Dinner
Mongolian Beef, Gen’l Tso Chicken, Asian Rice, Vegetable Lo Mein,
Asian Vegetables, Egg Roll in a Bowl, Salad & Dessert
$12/Adults; $7/age 12 and under - cash or credit card accepted
Use our disposable plates and utensils, or, if you’d rather, you are welcome to bring your own reusable plates and utensils.
Board meetings are held on the second Saturday of each month, April through December (except for November). Only members may attend the board meetings.
