Milwaukee Widows or Widowers (WOW) Club

Walking Club
2026-02-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-28 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Brookfield Square, 95 N Moorland Rd, Brookfield, WI, 53005
Baby, it’s COLD outside! No worries – let’s get some exercise indoors with WOW friends. Meet at the mall entrance near Barnes & Noble on the east side of the mall. Afterwards, join us for brunch at Maxim‘s (18025 W Capital Dr, Brookfield). Please RSVP to the organizer, at mworgull@sbcglobal.net or 262-844-0414, as the restaurant requires a count.

Breakfast Together
2026-02-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Meyer’s Restaurant and Bar, 4260 S 76th St, Greenfield, WI, 53220
Please let Tim Mellema know in advance if you are planning to attend as the restaurant requires a count (tim.mellema@icloud.com or 262-722-0295). (Happens the 3rd Tuesday of every month).

WOW Board Meeting
2026-02-18 10:00, 2026-03-18 10:00 | New Berlin Public Library, 15105 W National Ave, New Berlin, WI, 53151
All Board members are required to attend; general members are welcome, but not required. (Happens the 3rd Wednesday of every month)

Sip ‘n Dip
2026-02-18 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-03-18 14:00 - 16:30 | Double D’s Sports Pub and Eatery, 5171 S. 108th Street, Hales Corners, WI
Come and enjoy an afternoon of sipping and snacking with the fellowship of WOW friends. It’s Wing Wednesday, at 85 cents/wing (in increments of 6). Or order off the menu. Great food with great servings!! Call Diana Yegge with questions (951-452-9087). (Happens the 3rd Wednesday of every month).

Bowling
2026-02-23 12:30 - 15:00, 2026-03-09 12:30 - 15:00, 2026-03-23 12:30 - 15:00 | New Berlin Ale House, 16000 W. Cleveland Ave, New Berlin, WI, 53151
Sign in will be at 12:30 PM so bowling can begin at 1:00 PM. The cost will be $3.00 per game and shoes will be available for $3.00 per rental. If you don’t have one, bowling balls are available for use. If you plan to participate, please contact Tim Mellema in advance at 262-722-0295. (Happens the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month, October 27th, 2025 through April 27th, 2026).

Taco Tuesday & Bingo!
2026-02-24 13:00 - 15:30 | Bullwinkle’s at the Galleria, 18900 W Bluemound Rd, Brookfield, WI, 53045
Taco Tuesday & Bingo featuring Beef or Chicken Tacos are $2.50 each or order off lunch menu. Beverages can also be purchased. Normally Bingo starts a half hour after ordering (exceptions on the number of Bingo players. Please confirm attendance to Kim 608-220-1536 or kimkorth.21@gmail.com or Lynn 262-378-9477 or lynn.powers66@gmail.com
The number of games are determined by number of Bingo players. Usually 4-6 games. Most games will be $1.00 per card, maximum 3 cards per game. Last game or larger pot amounts could be $2.00 per card or 3/5.00

DEADLINE to Sign up for Kenosha Civil War Museum Tour
2026-02-25
If you have already signed up for this event, but have not gotten a confirmation from the event host, give them a call no later than the end of today.
If you have not sent in your registration but still wish to attend, call event host no later than the end of today to see if it’s still possible to register over the phone.

General Meeting and Social Gathering
2026-02-25 13:00 - 16:00 | Hoeppner-Horn Bros VFW Post 5716, 17980 W Beloit Rd, New Berlin, WI, 53146
*** NOTE THE AFTERNOON TIME CHANGE ***
Following the short meeting get ready for TWICE the FUN with The Falcons and their exciting blend of your favorite hits….Plus……David E. Kirby and his salute to The King – Elvis Presley! Together, this musical combination is sure to brighten the month of February! For fun, members are encouraged to don their favorite red outfits decorated with hearts, roses, or whatever suits your fancy!
NOTE: Water is provided; other beverages may be purchased. The bar accepts cash only. There is an ATM is on site.

(The General Membership Meeting occurs every fourth Wednesday of the month and are open to all WOW members and their guests. Entertainment follows the meeting. There is a $10.00 fee for second time guests.)

WOW Book Club
2026-02-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Joney Cafe, Shaker House Building, 17700 W. Capitol Drive, Suite 20, #3, Brookfield, WI
For the month of February, we are reading The Briar Club by Kate Quinn. This is a haunting and beautiful story of female friendships in a Washington D.C. boarding house during the McCarthy era in 1950. At the Briar House, all are female in the heart of the nation’s capital, where secrets hide behind white picket fences. When the lovely, mysterious widow, Grace March, moves into the attic; she draws her oddball collection of neighbors into unlikely friendship. Grace’s weekly attic dinner parties become a healing balm in their lives, but she hides a terrible secret of her own. We always welcome new members! Join every 4th Thursday of the month or only on occasion. Food and drink can be purchased at the restaurant. There’s always good fellowship. No RSVP needed, but feel free to contact Sue at sue.siewert55@gmail.com or 414-813-0091.

Breakfast Together
2026-03-02 10:00 - 11:30 | Maxim’s Family Restaurant, 18025 W Capitol Dr, Brookfield, WI, 53045
Hosted by Joy Imms and Lisa Clapsaddle. Please let Joy (262-391-3606) or Lisa (262-501-5575) know in advance if you are planning to participate. (Happens the 1st Monday of every month).

A Night of Story Telling
2026-03-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Double D’s Sports Pub and Eatery, 5171 S. 108th Street, Hales Corners, WI
Let’s get together to enjoy a night of story telling! With all of our experiences, there are certainly some tales to share. Come to share or just to hear. Bring your personal stories, great and small, and perhaps some embellished ones too. Make it impromptu or planned, you decide. Stories should be two to four minutes in length and rated PG-13 or milder, please.
Our theme tonight will be “idioms” – common, culturally understood, figurative phrases whose meanings cannot be deduced from the literal definitions of their words (“break a leg” = good luck or “piece of cake“ = very easy. Let’s have a “chinwag!”
Feel free to order off Double D’s menu. Call John Herod with any questions (262-352-5822).

Friday Movie
2026-03-06 12:30 | Movie Tavern Brookfield Square, 175 S Moorland Rd, Brookfield, WI, 53005
Friday March 6th Movie will be “Crime 101” showtime 12:45pm at The Movie Tavern, Brookfield Square Mall. Ticket prices senior 8.50 + 1.90 fee. Meet in Lobby at 12:30pm.
Hope to see many of you there to share in the fun and camaraderie.
Synopsis: Set against the sun-bleached grit of Los Angeles, Crime 101 weaves the tale of an elusive jewel thief (Chris Hemsworth) whose string of heists along the 101 freeway have mystified police. When he eyes the score of a lifetime, his path crosses that of a disillusioned insurance broker (Halle Berry) who is facing her own crossroads. Convinced he has found a pattern, a relentless detective (Mark Ruffalo) is closing in, raising the stakes even higher. As the heist approaches, the line between hunter and hunted begins to blur, and all three are faced with life-defining choices–and the realization that there can be no turning back. Adapted from Don Winslow’s acclaimed novella of the same name, the film is written and directed by Bart Layton (American Animals, The Imposter). Barry Keoghan, Monica Barbaro, Corey Hawkins, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Nick Nolte round out the cast.
Contact Dave (262-622-2448) or Juli (414-339-1107) with questions. (Happens the 1st Friday of every month November thru April).

Saturday Game Afternoon
2026-03-07 12:00 - 15:00 | Martin Luther Lutheran Church, 9235 W Bluemound Rd, Milaukee, WI, 53226, United States
Join fellow WOW members for an afternoon of fellowship, and game playing, snacks and laughter. Cards are provided for card games (Poker, Sheepshead, “May I” and “Hand, Foot and Toe”). Dominoes, Cribbage, and Sequence will also be available. You may also bring your own games. There is a $4 fee, of which $3 will be donated to the church and $1 will be used for supplies like napkins, paper plates and utensils. Bring a snack to share (optional) and bring your own beverage(s). Any questions call Sandy Gast 262-349-0388 or Mary Ann Alberti Kopps 414-405-5147.

DEADLINE to Sign up for March Fish Fry!
2026-03-10
If you have already signed up for this month’s fish fry, but have not gotten a confirmation from the event host, give them a call no later than the end of today.
If you have not sent in your registration for this month’s fish fry but still wish to attend, call event host no later than the end of today to see if it’s still possible to register over the phone.

Learn to Play Mahjong!
2026-03-11 13:00 - 16:00 | New Berlin Ale House, 16000 W. Cleveland Ave, New Berlin, WI, 53151
Join us to learn the exciting game of Mahjong! The Hosts will be available to teach the basics of the game and to share their passion for it. We will, tentatively, meet at the Ale House on the same afternoon as “Pizza Night”. We will be gathering in the same space that we meet for Pizza. We welcome all levels of players, but especially those who are new to the game. We hope this evolves into a regular monthly opportunity to play Mahjong together. No registration required. No fee. We will provide the games, the cards, written instructions, website suggestions for practice, and plenty of verbal instruction (and laughter). (Happens the 2nd Wednesday of every month)

Pizza Night - SEE "ATTENTION" NOTE -
2026-03-11 16:30 - 20:00 | New Berlin Ale House, 16000 W. Cleveland Ave, New Berlin, WI, 53151
ATTENTION: If possible please sign up for Pizza Night at February’s Social Gathering. Pizza hosts will be unavailable from FEB 28th until March 8th, therefore NO correspondence will occur during that time. So please text or call AFTER March 8 if you wish to add or cancel your RSVP. Thank you for your cooperation!
Join your WOW friends for pizza! Check-in begins at 4:30 pm near the semi-private lower dining area, which is reserved for our group. Pizza will be served between 5:15 – 5:30 pm. Cost is $10.00 (cash only. No bills over $20 please). **NOTE: There is no ordering off the menu allowed** Sign up on the Pizza clipboard at the previous monthly Social Gathering OR by texting or calling one of the PIZZA hosts (Diane 414-587-3448 or Julie 414-477-0410). Registration deadline is the Monday prior to the Pizza Night.

PLEASE NOTE – It is extremely important for the host to be able to know exacctly how many will be attending each Pizza Night event so that they can order the proper number of pizzas with the kitchen staff. Please be aware that we are charged for no-shows – For this reason, a $10 sanction will be assessed on those who NEGLECT TO NOTIFY the Hosts after they signed up but then can’t attend. Furthermore, those who DO NOT register, but just show up on Pizza Night will be charged $12 instead of the regular $10.

Happens on the 2nd Wednesday of every month.

Kenosha Civil War Museum Guided Tour & Film - Only 3 Spots Left!
2026-03-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Kenosha Civil War Museum, 5400 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, 53140, United States
Only 3 spots left – call Cindy to reserve!
Please join us as we take a guided tour of the Kenosha Civil War Museum. We will learn about the upper midwest experience in the war and see their film “Seeing the Elephant” (it’s not about elephants!) Tour starts at 1 pm and goes to 3 pm. The museum is open until 5 pm if you would like to meander and see some of the other exhibits. Cindy Reed is happy to help with names of people going on the tour so that people can arrange their own car pools. If possible, we could also take in a casual dinner afterwards. It would be a fun way to end our day. Free parking is available nearby.
Make check out to “WOW.” Submit registration form and cash or check to appropriate dropbox at one of the monthly Social Gathering meetings, OR mail to Cindy Reed at the address on the registration form. Registration deadline is February 25th.
Download Registration Form Here

March Fish Fry - Registration CLOSED!
2026-03-20 16:30 | Machine Shed, N14W24145 Tower Place, Waukesha, 53188, United States
Sorry, reservations are now closed – we have reached the maximum capacity of 50; but if you would like to have your name placed on a wating list please contact Betty at 262-229-5286 or liebaubetty@gmail.com.
Buffet Includes: Baked and Beer Battered Cod, Warm German Potato Salad, Oven Roasted Potatoes, Warm Apples, Green Bean Almondine, Cole Slaw, Rye Bread, Coffee, Tea and Soft Drinks all for only $27 per person. Prices include tax & gratuity. Use Registration form below. Seating is limited to 50; Deadline for registration is March 10, 2026. SORRY, NO LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED, NO EXCEPTIONS! Contact Betty Liebau at 262-229-5286 or liebaubetty@gmail.com with questions.
Registration Form

Taco Tuesday & Bingo!
2026-03-24 13:00 - 15:30 | Bullwinkle’s at the Galleria, 18900 W Bluemound Rd, Brookfield, WI, 53045
Come and join the fun of Bingo and Taco Tuesday! Chicken or beef tacos are $2.50 each, or order off the menu. Upon arrival, sign in and then the server will take your food & beverage order. The first game will start while the food is being prepared, then we will enjoy lunch and continue playing Bingo. Some games will be $1.00 per card (maximum of 3 cards per person) and some games will be $2.00 per card, or 3 for $5 (maximum of 3 cards per person). Sign up by contacting Kim (608-220-1536 or kimkorth.21@gmail.com) or Lynn (262-378-9477 or lynn.powers66@gmail.com)

General Meeting and Social Gathering
2026-03-25 18:30 - 21:30 | Hoeppner-Horn Bros VFW Post 5716, 17980 W Beloit Rd, New Berlin, WI, 53146
*** NOTE SOCIAL GATHERINGS ARE BACK TO BEING HELD IN THE EVENING FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE YEAR ***
Following the short meeting we will have a Mardi Gras Party! And what better way to celebrate this festive event than with the exciting pop music of Dirty Boogie! Members are invited to get creative – Come dressed in Mardi Gras finery & beads and join the parade led by the “King and Queen” of “Nawlins”!!
NOTE: Water is provided; other beverages may be purchased. The bar accepts cash only. There is an ATM is on site.

(The General Membership Meeting occurs every fourth Wednesday of the month and are open to all WOW members and their guests. Entertainment follows the meeting. There is a $10.00 fee for second time guests.)

WOW Book Club
2026-03-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Joney Cafe, Shaker House Building, 17700 W. Capitol Drive, Suite 20, #3, Brookfield, WI
For March we are reading The Paris Daughter by Kristin Harmel. This month’s read is a gripping historical novel about two mothers, Elise and Juliette who must make unthinkable choices in the face of Nazi occupation, Paris, 1939. Elise became a target of the German occupation and she entrusted Juliette with the care of her daughter. Juliette’s world is rocked by a bomb dropping in their neighborhood and they flee. Here begins the effort of Elise searching for her daughter. We always welcome new members! Join every 4th Thursday of the month or only on occasion. Food and drink can be purchased at the restaurant. There’s always good fellowship. No RSVP needed, but feel free to contact Sue at sue.siewert55@gmail.com or 414-813-0091.

Karaoke
2026-03-26 17:00 - 21:00 | American Legion Post #449, 3245 N. 124th St, Brookfield, WI, 53005
Enjoy a night of Karaoke at the Legion. Delight us with your singing or just listen and clap for others. Singers need not be professionals, just have the courage to get up and sing. Food is available from Wicked Thyme Catering with a very good and reasonable selection. Libations are offered at the bar as well. This is a comfortable evening with friends of WOW. Text Diana Yegge at 951-452-9087 with any questions. (Happens 4th Thursday of every month)
