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The ChautauquaWawasee is dedicated to the exploration of the best in human values and the enrichment of life through a program of events that explore the important religious, social and political issues of our times; it stimulates provocative, thoughtful involvement of individuals and families in creative response to such issues. Chautauqua promotes excellence and creativity in the appreciation, performance, and teaching of the arts.

Art

We celebrate, encourage and study the arts and believe they are integral to all of learning.

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Education

A cornerstone principal of Chautauqua is the belief in consistence self-improvement through lifelong learning.

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Faith

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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Recreation

We believe the recreation experience and a healthy lifestyle are essential to the Chautauqua experience and fuller life overall.

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Our 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.

We are a non-profit corporation 501-c3.  Consult with your tax advisor.  Donations may be tax deductible.

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Oakwood Foundation Inc. 

Chautauqua-Wawasee
702 E. Lake View Rd
Syracuse, IN 46567

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Enhanced Fitness Class for Seniors Class – Cancelled

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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.

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Purdue Glee Club Concert Cancelled

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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 […]

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Chautauqua-Wawasee Presents the Women’s Suffrage Centennial Celebration

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On Aug. 26, 1920, 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 first calls for women’s voting rights and the passage of the 19th Amendment. And, though momentous, 1920 is just […]

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