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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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Chautauqua-Wawasee
702 E. Lake View Rd
Syracuse, IN 46567
Chautauqua-Wawasee has asked local historian Ann Garceau of the Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum, and Erin Lomax of the Smithsonian Institute to share their knowledge of “What’s in the Depths of Lake Wawasee?” Based on their research, they will surprise, entertain and delight with stories about cars, boats, coins, and other relics known to have been lost, […]
Chautauqua-Wawasee and Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum are collaborating to offer the second annual Native American series, which consists of three programs that explore the history of Native Americans in northeastern Indiana. Each of the three one-hour programs will be presented over a three-day period, September 3-5, at the Syracuse Community Center, offered free of charge. Each […]
Women’s Suffrage Centennial Celebration | Event Schedule
/in News, Womens Suffrage /by CHTQAAdminChautauqua-Wawasee has a number of events planned to commemorate August 26, 1920 when Indiana women won the right to vote. Date Time Program Location August 26 6:30-7:30 Melissa […]
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.