Interest Groups
Audio Book Exchange | Book Exchange | Bridge
| Cork 'N Fork |
Daytimers | Games Night | Mahjong
| Reader's Theatre |
Reading Society
|Travel | Walking Group | Want to Join Me...
Audio books are great for listening to when driving, walking or exercising. The audio book group will follow the format of the book exchange, only instead of exchanging a hard back book once a month we will be exchanging an audio book. We will be exchanging unabridged audio books in CD format.
We will have signups at the fall brunch. If you will be unable to attend the brunch please call or e-mail Patrice Miller with the name of your selection.
Patrice Miller
Previous audio books exchanged
Do you like reading best seller, but don't like library waiting lists and time restrictions or bookstore prices? Then the Book Exchange is for you. To join, buy a hardcover book from the current year's best sellers list, either fiction or non-fiction. Your book will be rotated among the other Book Exchange members. You will receive a book on the first of each month and get your book back at the end of the year.
Lois Kamaroff
For bridge playing and congenial company, choose Tuesday Night Bridge with other AAUW members. Third Tuesday of every month.
Chris White
Enjoy good food and friendly company; one Saturday a month, members get together with their culinary contribution, tailored to a particular theme suitable for the season and weather at different members' homes. Third Saturday.
Janice Colby
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Members of this group plan day trips to various locations - museums, gardens, art galleries, historical sites and other places of interest. Outings are planned by the group members. So, where do you want to go?
Chris White
Daytimers vising the Palace Hotel.
Daytimers vising the Charles Chocolates.
A variety of games (board, dice, cards, etc.) are made available by the hostess, or by members bringing their own favorites. The games begin at 7:30 PM, but latecomers are always welcome. A friend or spouse is also welcome to attend. No skill is needed, except for the desire to have a fun evening!
Chris While
Twice a month, on the first Tuesday and the third Thursday, members gather to play Chinese mahjong, a game similar to gin rummy. Beginners can watch and learn until they feel comfortable enough to play.
Beth Allen
Calling all thespians! On the 2nd Tuesday of each month, from October through May, members gather to read a play aloud. Our purpose? Just fun! We "perform" with no rehearsals and no audience in the comfort of members' living rooms. Come once or every month! You will love it!
Carolyn Fishel
At the beginning of the year, interested members gather to decide on the reading list. Every third Monday at 7:30 pm, members meet at a predetermined home, with refreshments. A review of the book of the month starts the discussion.
Cheri Ng & Arlene Addison
Reading Society members in front of the book suggested for the year.
Pitching a book for selection for the upcoming year.
Date |
Book |
Author |
Hostess |
| Nov 21, 11 | Let the Great World Spin | Colum McCann | Judy Geib |
| Dec 19, 11 | Breakfast at Tiffanys | Truman Capote | Chris White |
| Jan 16, 12 | Buddha in the Attic or When the Emperor was Divine | Julie Otsuka | Chris Burchik |
| Feb 20, 12 | Old Filth | Jane Gardam | Fran Bartholomew |
| Mar 19, 12 | My Name is Mary Sutter | Robin Olivera | Claire Mailhiot |
| Apr 16, 12 | The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks | Rebecca Skloot | TBD |
| May 21, 12 | The Kitchen House | Kathleen Grissom | Sally Scholl |
| Jun 18, 12 | Sarah's Key | Tatiana deRosnay | Anna Fehrenbach |
| Jul 16, 12 | The Killer Angels | Michael Shaara | TBD |
| Aug 20, 12 | The Paris Wife | Paula McLain | TBD |
| Sep 17, 12 | Unbroken | Laura Hildebrand | Laurie Dennen |
| Oct, 12 | Pot Luck(6:00 pm) and Book Pick (7:00 pm) | Bring two books to share | Cheri Ng |
Pot luck before the book selection.
All suggested books with colored voting stickers.
All Books nominated 2008-2009 | All Books nominated 2007-2008
Travel Group meets several times during the year. We share our travel experiences with fellow AAUW members, their spouses, partners and friends by means of an organized presentation. This group enjoys learning about new places and cultures and loves to socialize with fellow travel enthusiasts. All are welcome to join us.
Renae Buckser & Anne Hayden
Join your AAUW friends on a once-a-month hike at different locations in the East Bay. We meet at 9 a.m., usually on the 2nd Saturday of the month, at the Bollinger Park and Ride and car pool to the various exciting locations. Besides being in the healthy outdoors, we get to see lovely vistas and enjoy the company of old and new friends.
Diane Griffiths & Lois Kamoroff
Date 2011-12 |
Hike | Details |
| October 22 | Bike Ride from Basketball courts on Bollinger along Iron Horse Trail to Danville Farmer's Market, San Ramon | 12 miles, roundtrip. Moderate. |
| November 12 | El Sobrante (p 62 '11), Richmond | 2.4 miles. Easy. |
| December 10 | Lafayette Reservoir, Lafayette | 3 miles. Easy. |
| January 14 | Dublin Hills (p 40 '11), Dublin | 1.8 miles. Easy. |
| February 4 | Diablo Foothills (p26 '10), Walnut Creek | 2.7 miles. Easy. |
| March 10 | Briones (p 20 '10), Lafayette | 4.8 miles. Moderate. |
| April 21 | Carquinez Strait Shoreline (p 30 '11), Crockett | 3.9 miles. Easy or Moderate. |
| May 12 | Pt. Reyes, Pt. Reyes | 8.2 miles Will bring lunch and rest at beach. Moderate. |
| June 9 | Benicia State Recreation Area, Benecia | 3-5 miles. Easy or Moderate. |
| July 14 | Las Trampas: Bollinger loop | 2.2 miles, Easy or Moderate. |
| August 11 | No Hike, Enjoy the summer |
Walking Group in Sunol
Get together with members who enjoy outings to movies, plays, foreign films, garden shows, art exhibits, museums, the ballet and the many ethnic events available in the Bay Area or just to sit and talk - about anything on earth. Members interested in a specific exhibition or function can alert other members and coordinate car-pools, tickets purchase, etc.
Pauline Nolte
