Connections & Gatherings
Southwest Idaho Groups
MEETS BIWEEKLY ON SATURDAYS & WEDNESDAYS
in Meridian, Idaho
Our guests living in Southwest Idaho are invited to attend our biweekly coffee/breakfast groups in Meridian. These regular gatherings help men continue the connections made during their Idaho2Fly retreat experience, or help men who are considering attending a retreat to find connection, camaraderie and support prior to their retreat experience. Groups meet every other Wednesday at 10am and or Saturday at 8am throughout the year.
For more information, contact:
Jim Garver: (951) 204-1345 j.garver@idaho2fly.org
Eastern idaho
GROUPs
MEETS THE SECOND WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH
in Idaho Falls
New! Starting September 9th, 2026
These new, regular breakfast gatherings are for our guests in eastern Idaho to help them continue connections made during their Idaho2Fly retreat experience. This group is also for men who are considering attending a future retreat so they can learn more about Idaho2Fly, and form connection, camaraderie and support prior to their retreat experience. This group will meet the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 9:30 am at Dixies Dinner.
For more information, contact:
Idaho Falls: Bob Starck (208) 589-9339 rcstarck@gmail.com
Idaho Falls: John Rutledge (208) 521-6238 johnsporty@icloud.com
Pocatello: Tom Echert (208) 240-5867 tjechert@yahoo.com
Tetonia | Mike Hooper (281) 221-8828 hooper77007@gmail.com
OTHER CONNECTION OPPORTUNITIES
Spouses GatheringS
MEETS THE SECOND TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH
IN MERIDIAN IDAHO
Since 2013, Idaho2Fly’s fly fishing retreats and year-round activities have created a powerful support program for men in Idaho, helping them to navigate cancer with resilience and community. Now we are extending connection opportunities to their spouses. Enjoy connection with other women who understand the unique journey of loving a man with cancer. No fixing, no pressure, no expectations —just real conversation with women walking a similar path. For more information, contact:
Christine Soza: (208) 965-7213 christinesoza7@gmail.com
Linda Harmon Butts: (310) 702-7023 lindajoan2016@gmail.com
BUDDY PROGRAM
ONE-ON-ONE MENTORING
You may also be interested in a more personal, one-on-one connection with a member of our community to help you process the ups and downs of cancer. If so, talk to your coffee group leader or contact Steve Drabek and they will try to connect you with a “Buddy” volunteer who has had a similar cancer experience. Your buddy will phone or meet with you for coffee or lunch on a regular one-on-one basis to listen and discuss the challenges you face battling cancer.