Carefree CC Activities

Carefree CC Activities Information about the activities & events for members & their guests at Carefree CC in Big Lake MN Member-owned, seasonal, family RV park.

Open from mid-April to mid-October featuring private 18 hole executive golf course, tennis courts and swimming pool.

06/02/2026

PLEASE READ THIS!! There are a couple of misprints in the June On Cloud Nine regarding the Dance of the Decades. We want to clarify a couple of things. Food IS INCLUDED n the $25 ticket price. Tickets are $25 per person NOT $35. You will get a fresh grilled hamburger, coleslaw, chips, A root beer float (your choice of regular or sugar free root beer) and snacks from the different era's.

The dance Happy Hour starts at 4 NOT 3 as the calendar states. but you can certainly start happy hour anytime you wish

We encourage you to reach out to past members to be part of this great event - you can get tickets until Wednesday 6/3

Please leave any questions in the comments - Thank You!!!

Dance of the Decades is only a week away!!!! Stop by or call the office to get your tickets by Wednesday!!!

Happy Hour starts at 4 (BYOB)

Grilled burgers with sides starting at 4:45 - Root Beer Floats to follow, snacks from each era throughout the night (
all included with your ticket)

PAST MEMBERS welcome (need tickets prior)

Costumes not required but encouraged

There will be an Elvis appearance around 7 pm , lots of dancing with some contests and great music all night!!!!!!!

05/29/2026

Activities & Events

Special announcements-
Upcoming Events

Welcome Back Party and Karaoke: Join us on Saturday for the Welcome Back Party, followed by the requested karaoke event. The Welcome Back Party is at the Activity Building, with chips, dips, and margaritas All members are invited! Coordinators, Committees and Teams are encouraged to attend to represent your groups, activities and events and be available with information about what you bring to Carefree for people to attend. Donations will be accepted.
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Dance of the Decades: Get your tickets now for Saturday, June 6. This promises to be one of the season’s biggest events.
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Shamble Tournament: Tickets are still available, so gather your team and take part in this fun new tournament format.
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Fashion Show Luncheon: This event has been tentatively rescheduled for July 12. More details will be shared next week.

45th Anniversary and Time Capsule

We are collecting photos and memorabilia for our 45th Anniversary events scheduled throughout the summer. Items may be left at the Welcome Center. Please label anything you would like returned. For questions, contact Donna Grochow or Anda Campion.
Please also start thinking about items that represent our era for the 2026 time capsule, which will be buried later this season. On July 4, we will open the 1996 time capsule, and Root Beer Floats will be served. The location will be announced later.

Volunteers and Donations Needed

July 4 Food Stand Coordinator: We need two volunteers to coordinate the hot dog, brat, and hamburger stand after the parade. An outline is available, so much of the planning has already been done.
Kids Bingo Prizes: Donations for July 4 Kids Bingo can be dropped off at the Welcome Center or the Activities Office, or you may contact Bonnie Dill.
Monthly Cookouts: If there is interest in continuing the monthly cookouts, we need a coordinator. Please contact Donna Grochow if you are interested.

Committee Meeting
The Activity Committee will meet this Thursday at 3:00 PM in the Clubhouse Boardroom. Everyone is welcome to attend.

STOP IN THE WELCOME CENTER TO SEE THE NEW ACTIVITIES INFORMATION SCREEN!

Activities and Events Planned for This Week

Today, Friday May 29
7:00 PM — Texas Hold Em, registering begins at 6:30 PM, Clubhouse Gathering Room
Saturday, May 30
9:00 AM — Pickleball
4:00 PM–6:00 PM — Welcome Back Party at the Activity Building, with chips, dips, and margaritas All members are invited! Coordinators, Committees and Teams are encouraged to attend to represent your groups, activities and events and be available with information about what you bring to Carefree for people to attend.
6:00 PM–8:00 PM — Karaoke
Sunday, May 31
9:00 AM — Pickleball
9:30 AM–11:00 AM — Fellowship for Coffee followed by Sunday Worship Service, Activity Building
6:30 PM — Shanghai, Clubhouse Game Room
Monday, June 1
8:30 AM–9:30 AM — Strength & Stretch Exercise Class, Activity Building
8:45 AM–11:15 AM — MsFits Women's Golf League, meet at the Activity Building and play the Back 9
9:00 AM — Pickleball
1:00 PM — Mahjong, Clubhouse Game Room
2:00 PM — Ultra Beginner Line Dance Class, Activity Building
6:30 PM — All Games Night, Clubhouse Game Room
Tuesday, June 2
9:00 AM — Pickleball
9:30 AM — Ladies League Golf, meet at the Welcome Center parking lot, Front 9 play
10:00 AM — Fun, Casual Golf Group, Activity Building and Back 9
10:00 AM — Strength Training with Weights, Activity Building
1:00 PM — Hand & Foot, and Hand, Knee & Foot, Clubhouse Game Room
4:30 PM — JFF Social Group (Just for Fun) monthly meeting, open to all, Activity Building
6:00 PM — Samba, Clubhouse Game Room
9:30 Ladies League Golf, meet at the Welcome Center parking lot, Front 9 play There is also Scramble golf for those who do not want to play league golf
Wednesday, June 3
8:30 AM — Strength & Stretch Exercise Class, Activity Building
9:00 AM — Bridge, Clubhouse Game Room
9:00 AM — Men's Club Golf, register at Welcome Center Parking Lot, play Front 9
9:00 AM — Pickleball
12:00 PM — Couples Golf, meet at the Activity Building, play Back 9
2:00 PM — Knitting, Quilting & Handwork Social Club, Clubhouse Boardroom
6:00 PM — Pegs & Jokers, Clubhouse Game Room
6:30 PM — Confident Beginner Line Dance Class, Activity Building
Thursday, June 4
9:00 AM — Bridge, Clubhouse Game Room
9:00 AM — Pickleball
9:30 AM — Ladies League Golf, meet at Welcome Center Parking Lot, playing the Back 9
10:00 AM — Men's Bible Study, Clubhouse Boardroom
11:30 AM — Worship Committee, Clubhouse Boardroom
2:00 PM — Thursday Match Play League, meet at Welcome Center parking lot
3:00 PM — Activity Committee Meeting, Clubhouse Boardroom (anyone invited to attend)
6:30 PM — "500" and 7's, Clubhouse Game Room
7:00 PM — Singo, Activity Building

Donna Grochow
Activities Administrator
[email protected]
320-224-4266

If coordinators for events, activities and committees could come to represent your organization that would be great.All ...
05/28/2026

If coordinators for events, activities and committees could come to represent your organization that would be great.
All members are invited to this Party! Come find out all the new and exciting things that are happening at Carefree this year!!! See less

05/23/2026

Calling all Carefree Country Club Veterans!! We invite you to join us Monday morning for our Memorial Day flag raising ceremony. Please arrive at 8:30 @ the Activity Bldg.

05/23/2026

As you may have figured it out, we do not have a band tonight. They are available and coming tomorrow night from 6-9. We will also have meat raffle tomorrow...drawing for 6 packages. Tickets are 5 for $5 or 12 for $10 and be sold starting at 6. Drawing will take place at the bands first break.

Wake up for the flag-raising ceremony Memorial Day at 8:45 a.m. at the Activity Bldg. Afterward, grab a delicious breakf...
05/12/2026

Wake up for the flag-raising ceremony Memorial Day at 8:45 a.m. at the Activity Bldg. Afterward, grab a delicious breakfast burrito, coffee, and juice. Serving from 9:00-10:30 Tickets are on sale now for $10.
It's the perfect way to start your Memorial Day feeling grateful for the sacrifices made.

FRIENDLY REMINDER:LUNCHEON & FASHION SHOW SUNDAY, MAY 17TICKET SALES HAVE BEEN EXTENDED TO END ON THURSDAY, MAY 14TH - $...
05/12/2026

FRIENDLY REMINDER:
LUNCHEON & FASHION SHOW SUNDAY, MAY 17
TICKET SALES HAVE BEEN EXTENDED TO END ON THURSDAY, MAY 14TH - $15
See details in the office. Sure to be a fun afternoon!

There will be a Activity Committee meeting tomorrow,  Thursday May 7th at 4:00 in the Clubhouse Boardroom. Any existing ...
05/06/2026

There will be a Activity Committee meeting tomorrow, Thursday May 7th at 4:00 in the Clubhouse Boardroom. Any existing members or new members are invited to attend. We are always looking for new people. Bring your ideas to share!!

10/03/2025

BUNCO is at 6:30 tonight, not 7 as posted in the weekly update email. Sorry for the mistake 😞. Hope you can make it at 6:30

09/21/2025

Sorry, no hot Dogs today at the Clubhouse. Limited # of ham or turkey sliders will be there. 😟 Sorry !

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12311 185th Avenue SE
Big Lake, MN
55309

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