Special Interest Groups

NEW IN 2026

Leader: Norah

Discover the fun of a handmade market—without spending a dime! The Second Sunday Market Swap is a chance to share your homemade, handmade, and homegrown creations while discovering unique treasures from fellow members. From fresh-baked treats and jams to candles, crafts, soaps, and garden goodies, every swap is filled with creativity, community, and surprises. Come trade, connect, and leave inspired!

Market Swap Facebook Group

Leader: Terri & Tammy

Join us as we discover some of the best restaurants around Stuttgart and experience a variety of local international cuisines. Whether it's trying traditional German dishes or exploring new flavors, every meal is an opportunity to connect with others, share great conversations and create lasting memories!

Dining Out Facebook Group

Leader: Casey

Join us for a monthly fellowship group designed to bring people together through the shared experience of preparing, enjoying, and exchanging of homemade meals. Participants will have the opportunity to bring a favorite dish, share the story or recipe behind it, and build meaningful friendships in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

Gather Around the Table Facebook Group

Leader: Mari

Join us as we explore Stuttgart and experience German culture firsthand. Along the way, we'll meet local residents who will share traditions, daily life and unique perspectives on living in Germany. This is a great opportunity to connect with the community, learn about the country's culture and feel welcomed as you experience Germany through the eyes of its people. 

Cultural Connection Facebook Group

Leader: Michelle

Bring the whole family together for fun-filled activities and unforgettable experiences! From park and playgrounds to seasonal events and family friendly attractions, this group is all about creating lasting memories, building friendships and enjoying quality time with loved ones. 

Family Fun Facebook Group

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GROUPS LOOKING FOR A LEADER:

Searching for a Leader.  Please contact scsc.specialinterest@gmail.com if you are interested.

Love to snap all the photos of your family from your phone? Professional photographer? No matter your experience or skill level come join other photography lovers to share, learn new tips and techniques and have fun taking pictures!

Photography: Facebook Group

Searching for a Leader.  Please contact scsc.specialinterest@gmail.com if you are interested.

Are you creative? Maybe an artist at heart? Join this fun group to create craft projects and make new friends. 

*This group is separate from our DIY projects.

Let's Create: Facebook Group

Searching for a Leader.  Please contact scsc.specialinterest@gmail.com if you are interested. 

This tail-wagging group is all about getting our furry friends (and their humans!) together for fun, fresh air, and social time. Playful Pups meets up for casual walks, off-leash park play, pup-friendly events, and outdoor adventures around the area. Whether your dog is big or small, shy or social, there’s a place for every pup in our pack!  It’s part exercise, part doggy playdate, and part community for dog lovers who enjoy exploring with their four-legged companions.

Playful Pups: Facebook Group

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Leader: Sunny

Join our BUNCO community for lots of laughs, building friendships, sharing potluck and a chance to win with a lucky roll of the dice!

Bunco Facebook Group

Leader: Lisa

Looking to get active, meet new friends, or simply enjoy a great cup of coffee after some fresh air? This is the group for you!

Whether you're a runner, walker, beginner, or seasoned athlete, join us as we explore Stuttgart together, stay active, encourage one another, and build community along the way. Best of all, we often gather afterward for coffee, breakfast, or a little extra conversation.

Running Club: Facebook Group

Leader: Norah

Get ready for some dice-rolling, card-shuffling, and non-stop laughs! This high-energy board game group is all about fun, friendly competition, and discovering new favorites together. Whether you're a seasoned strategist or just in it for the snacks and surprises, you'll find your people here—because every game is better with great company and a little playful chaos!

Board Games: Facebook Group

Leader: Sadie

Curl up with a good book and bond with your fellow bookworms! Find a great new read and discuss your thoughts, opinions and feelings on it with the group every month.

Bookworms: Facebook Group

Leader: Heather

Try for a strike with our group at Galaxy Lanes on Panzer Kaserne for bowling and friendship. All skill levels welcome, so don't worry if you mostly roll gutter balls.

Bowling: Facebook Group

Leader: Joel

Are you a foodie at heart? We are surrounded by some amazing cuisine as well as new people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. This club seeks to build a group that discovers new tastes and learns about how to bring exciting flavors home.

Cooking Club:Facebook Group

Leader: Amber & Lori

Ready to take advantage of your new location? Come join as we explore and travel to nearby locations for some seriously exciting and adventurous day trips!

Day Trippers: Facebook Group

Leader: Mari

Come join us as we explore the beverages and culinary delights, as well as the regional specialties of Europe! Members of 'A Taste of Europe' enjoy the best artisanal products and time honored traditional food and beverage making practices through regular meet ups and unique hands on learning opportunities. We would love to help you savor the good life and all that it has to offer!  We also post about festivals and happenings in the local area.

Taste of Europe: Facebook Group

Leader: Helmi

If you are looking for relaxation, rejuvenation, and stress relief, this group is for you! Join us as we visit the many thermal baths in the Stuttgart area. Besides making new friends, you will leave feeling refreshed and re-energized!

Stuttgart Soakers: Facebook Group

Leader: Dianne

Join us as we go shopping in and around the Stuttgart area. Discover new shops for antiques, home decor, kitchenware and more. Get to know the area and meet new people. It's the perfect way to find that special something you just couldn't find anywhere else!

Keep Calm + Shop On: Facebook Group

Leader: Tammy & Terry

Love trying new restaurants and meeting up with friends for lunch? Come join us as we socialize and eat our way through Stuttgart! 

Lunch Bunch: Facebook Group

Leader: Mari

If you enjoy scrapbooking, card making, and other paper crafts while sharing creative ideas and chatting with fellow SCSC members, this SIG is for you! During each monthly event, participants will bring (or begin!) their scrapbook and/or card making project where a variety of materials (mostly Stampin Up) will be available (scissors, stamps, embosser, a variety of card/scrapbook paper, etc.) for everyone's use. Every participant will have their own comfortable and bright table-top space and appetizer-type nibbles and drinks to enjoy!

Scrapbooking: Facebook Group