Our Showcase meeting in September was delightful, but it didn’t result in a lot of sign-ups for Interest Groups. Therefore, I thought I would mention again some groups that would welcome new members. Participating in interest groups is a great way to make new friends and expand your horizons!
- Board Games meets on the last Friday at 7 p.m. Members play card and board games. Contact Anne Rhodes, rhodesmicasa@yahoo.com
- Book Groups: There are currently eight groups that meet either during the day or in the evening, and most are accepting new members. Two new groups have been proposed, as well. Contact Book Group Chair Linda Cook, lindacook5833@comcast.net
- Bridge for Fun, which meets on the first Tuesday at 1 p.m., needs substitutes. Contact Jane Reinmuth, cajane42@aol.com
- Chicago Bridge meets on the fourth Wednesday at 10 a.m., and they also need subs. Contact Margot Leidig, MHLeidig@aol.com
- Cultural History meets on the first Thursday at 1 p.m. Members discuss two or three books during the year about cultural changes that have impacted history. Contact Diane Preece, dpreece@mcn.org
- Great Decisions I meets on the third Monday at 7 p.m. They discuss world issues using materials from an international organization. Contact Jen Henderson, jenhen@gmail.com
- Great Decisions III meets on the third Monday at 1 p.m. See above for description. Contact Marlys Huez, mhuez@comcast.net
- Healthy Heart meets on the second Sunday at 6 p.m. in members’ homes, bringing healthy, tasty food to share with the group. Contact Jane Cooley, janecooley1@gmail.com
- Readers Theater meets on the second Wednesday at 7 p.m. Members read aloud plays that are provided by an AAUW branch. Contact Diane Petersen, 916-214-4644
- Scrabble Just for Fun meets on the last Monday at 1 p.m. Members play one or two games of Scrabble in groups of two or three. Contact Vivian Counts, viviancounts@yahoo.com