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New to the area? Maybe returning after a long absence? Spent your whole life here? Where do you meet new people, or learn about the places in our area?

‘BASS makes it easy. Every week we have Service, Social, or Sports events with great people who want to meet other great people like you. Most events are free, a lot of fun, and you don’t have to be a member to attend. Click on the link to get our newsletter, check our calendar below, and show up! You’ll find a warm and safe atmosphere that makes it easy to have fun.

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Meet 'BASS Member, Lori Volheim

Hometown? South Bend, IN.

Education? 1998-B.A. General Studies- Indiana University, South Bend. 2002-M.A. Organizational Communication-Ball State University,  2004-Language Arts 7-12 Teaching License (Indiana) Bethel College, Mishawaka, Present -M.A. English-IN progress, Indiana University, South Bend.

Last book read? "Eat, Pray, Love".

Favorite book, movie, or music? My favorite band of all time is Chicago! I've seen them in concert 6 times and I'm looking for #7.

Favorite weekend activity? I love to do all kinds of things such as hanging out with friends, bike riding, rollerblading, or going to see live music.

Any pets? No but I plan to get a dog someday, maybe two.

Why did you join 'BASS? I really wanted to make connections with other people in the area who liked to do the same things I did and who were around my age. And I found them!

What are you listening to? Right now, it's all about the classic and new songs of summer.

Favorite 'BASS event? The pub crawl is so much fun!

Hobbies? Dancing (especially swing and salsa), taking road trips, writing, and enjoying the local music and arts scene. 

Favorite Vacation? Anything near water. 

How did you hear about 'BASS? In 2003, my student teaching supervisor told me about 'BASS Club but didn't have a name for it so I forgot about it, even though it sounded interesting.  Four years later, I worked for Club Landing in the office for the summer, and the owner said "You didn't know about 'BASS Club?" and told me all about it.

Favorite local points of interest? I love that the beach is just 40 minutes away and try to go as much as possible.  I also go to Beutter Park often to run, bike, or walk, and am often in downtown South Bend, enjoying the newest entertainment editions.

Why did you join 'BASS? I was really searching for a way to connect with other young professionals and 'BASS was just the ticket.

What do you do for a living? This is my first year as a Professor of Communication and Writing at Ivy Tech.  The four years before that, I was a high school English teacher in Indiana and Florida.

What's your 'BASS experience been like so far? I've had such a good time! I've met some really cool people, done cool things, and made some wonderful friends. 

Favorite local restaurant? The Chocolate Cafe.

How has 'BASS affected your experience living in Michiana? Knowing there are people in this area who are like me and like to do the same things I do has made all the difference. It has made the Michiana area a place that is not only my home, but a place I can truly live.