Come join us!
Make new friends, expand your mind, learn new skills and best of all, have fun with interesting, like-minded women by participating in one of our varied Interest and Study Groups.
It’s easy! Check out the Study and Interest Groups descriptions below and the Weekly Interest Group calendar to find a group that appeals to you. Then email the IG coordinator listed for that group to find out more information and/or join. They will get back to you soon.
Create Your Own Study or Interest Group
Don’t see a group that appeals to you? Want to join a group but it is already
full? Never fear! We encourage members to create their own Group. Almost
any fun or interesting activity can form the basis of a new Group. We’ll help
you get started by working with you to promote your new group in The
Vision, our monthly newsletter and announce it at a Branch meeting.
Before you know it, you’ll be meeting with new friends and sharing laughs,
skills, and ideas! Check out some possible ideas for new Study and Interest
groups and how to get started HERE
ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
PLAY READING
Try out your best theatrical voice by reading plays out loud
together and sharing snacks and conversation. We read a
variety of plays supplied by the AAUW Chapter in San
Clemente, CA. Usually, we read one play over two months.
New members are welcome. An email will be sent to
members prior to the meting listing where we are meeting
and what play is to be read. There is a $10 cost/yr to cover
postage for the plays.
Meets: 4th Friday, 3 pm
Chair: Cathe Ledford, cathel1047@gmail.com
HANDCRAFTS
KNITTERS & STITCHERS
Work together on your individual hand projects while sharing conversation and fellowship.
Meets: 2nd Tuesday, 1 pm
Chair: Peggy Audibert, pegaudibert@thegrid.net
DINING & COOKING
INTERNATIONAL DINING
Enjoy and learn about International Cuisine. Each month a new restaurant will be selected along with relevant book and movie suggestions. These will be provided in advance of each outing to help inform group members about the cuisine and get into the mood.
Meets: 4th Thursday, 6 pm
Chair: Susan Jain, susanjain.china@gmail.com
POTLUCK DINNERS
Get together four to six times a year to share fellowship, good conversation and a yummy potluck dinner. New members welcome.
Watch for an email invitation
Chair: Elaine Sweet, elaine@sweetshoppe.com
BOOK GROUPS
BRAIN BOOKS
How does social change happen? Why are we polarized? Learn about the lesser-known history of Eastern Oregon. Read about and explore social, historical and philosophical questions such as
these and more.
Meets: 4th Tuesday, 2 pm
Chair: Sandra Coyner, coyner@sou.edu
FICTION FANS
Do you enjoy a good story and gathering to discuss what makes it intriguing, enjoyable and thought provoking? Join Fiction Fans and friends for this long standing book group.
Meets: 2nd Monday, 7pm
Chair: Shannon Stuver, shannon_stuver@hotmail.com
BOOK BUDDIES
This is a Fiction book group for members who enjoy a little socializing and a lively but friendly book discussion. Be part of a new Book Group who truly enjoys reading and talking about it.
Meets: 1st Tuesday, 6:00pm
Chair: Coleen Colwell, coleencolwell@gmail.com
FRIENDSHIP CIRCLES
A wonderful way to get to know one another. Small groups of 4-6 meeting in each other homes, cafe, winery or the park. Each member talks about themselves, their interests, hobbies and plans. Groups choose day and time to get together so each member has a chance to share with the others.
Meets: TBD
Chair: Elaine Sweet, elaine@sweetshoppe.com
Currently the following Interest Groups are Closed:
Day Fiction: Chair Vicky Giffin, vgiff2020@gmail.com
Mystery Mavens: Chair Sally Peterson, sgpeterson1@msn.com
Gaming Gals: Chair Sylvie Whitman, swhitman52@me.com
Out to Lunch: Chair Sue Golish, suejohngolish@gmail.com
