This is Chautauqua. Community events for the whole family hosted at Oakwood Resort on Lake Wawasee
We celebrate, encourage and study the arts and believe they are integral to all of learning.
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A cornerstone principal of Chautauqua is the belief in consistence self-improvement through lifelong learning.
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At Chautauqua, religious faith is perceived, interpreted and experienced as central to the understanding and expression of our social and cultural values.
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We believe the recreation experience and a healthy lifestyle are essential to the Chautauqua experience and fuller life overall.
Learn MoreOur goal is to “raise the bar” continually by improving the quality of programs, authors, and presenters. Your support enables us to grow and carry out our mission of providing valuable programs related to education, arts, faith and recreation. Our vision is for Chautauqua-Wawasee to be cited as one reason a business and/or people choose to move and live in Syracuse, Kosciusko County, and Indiana. We promise to use all gifts wisely and responsibly toward this vision.
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Oakwood Foundation Inc.
Chautauqua-Wawasee
702 E. Lake View Rd
Syracuse, IN 46567
Chautauqua-Wawasee Presents the Women’s Suffrage Centennial Celebration On Aug. 26, 1920, with final ratification of the 19 thAmendment to the U. S. Constitution, Hoosier women won the right to vote. At first glance, the meaning behind that statement is simple. But the real story goes much deeper. In Indiana, almost seventy years passed between the […]
Chautauqua’s event for July 30 with the Parkview YMCA has been canceled due to Covid-19 concerns. Parkview is offering this class on a regular schedule, as a virtual event, so visit their website for details.
We are sad to announce that the October 23rd concert, featuring The Purdue Varsity Glee Club, has been cancelled. Purdue has decided to cancel all concerts for the rest of 2020. We hope to see them back in 2021, however as of this moment, we do not have any word on a date. Stay tuned […]
Enhanced Fitness Class for Seniors Class – Cancelled
/in News, Recreation /by CHTQAAdminChautauqua’s event for July 30 with the Parkview YMCA has been canceled due to Covid-19 concerns. Parkview is offering this class on a regular schedule, as a virtual event, so visit their website for details.
Fort Wayne Philharmonic’s Patriotic Pops Concert has been canceled due to Covid-19
/in Art, Events, News /by CHTQAAdminIt is with great sadness that we announce that the Fort Wayne Philharmonic’s Patriotic Pops concert, has been cancelled for 2020, due to the pandemic. We look forward to this amazing event in the future.
Historic Lake Wawasee Cruise Rescheduled
/in Events, News /by CHTQAAdminDue to COVID-19, the May 21st Historic Lake Wawasee “Then & Now” cruise aboard the S.S. Lillypad has been rescheduled for July 31. All those who purchased tickets for the May 21 program are being refunded, and will need to purchase tickets for the July 21st cruise. Tickets for the new date may be purchased […]