Monthly Outings

Our monthly outings are usually the First Saturday, Second Thursday (Gig Harbor) and Third Wednesday. Also listed are any "ad hoc" outings planned (outside of the usual schedule). 

Be mindful of the COVID risk. Rates are low now though it's still with us.  Flu is high right now. 

Please stay home if you're feeling ill, regardless of a negative COVID test.  It could be a cold, flu, or RSV to which older people are also vulnerable.  Our group has many Seniors. Even if it's "just a cold", we'd rather not catch it!
Thanks for taking care of each other. 
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First Saturday, Sept 6 - Black Diamond
 
32805 Railroad Ave, Black Diamond, WA  98010

Meet at 10 am outside the Black Diamond Bakery  BTW, it has good food and a view of Mt. Rainier out its picture window. It's a good place to snack and sketch if the weather is bad.  
 
UPDATE 8/32:  The restaurant portion of the Black Diamond Bakery had a fire and is closed. The bakery is still open. 
 
There are views of Mt. Rainier, old buildings, and a train station. 
 
 
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Second Thursday, September 11:  Rosedale Gardens in Gig Harbor 

7311 Rosedale Street NW, Gig Harbor  98335

Rosedale Gardens 

Rosedale Gardens

Please park in the upper lot in order to save customer parking.  You are welcome to off load your gear near the gift shop if needed.

Meet at 10:00 am near the gift shop.  Rosedale Gardens has beautifully landscaped grounds.  This site has covered outdoor areas for shade.  There are open areas, walking paths, a gift shop, plants, sculptures and pottery.  Public restrooms are available.

We will be partnering with the Peninsula Art League Plein Aire painters.

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Third Wednesday, Sept 17 - Tacoma Old Town

 Meet at 10 am at the Job Carr Cabin

2350 N 30th St, Tacoma, WA 98403

We might have access inside the cabin.  UPDATE 8/21:    We will have access to sketch inside the small log cabin.

Anthem Coffee is next to the park. There is also large shelter with picnic tables near Anthem. 
Further down the street are views of the bay. 

Street parking.